The course was in excellent condition in preparation for the HK Open to be held in two weeks, however, the unusually late summer conditions provided testing hot and humid conditions for the players. The HKGC provided excellent accommodation and hospitality for all players.
Thanks to Alan Evans for sending this report and photo.
Full scores available here Hong Kong Golf Association and then click on the Tournaments button.

Following the excellent article submitted by Paul Lulofs fellow Victorian Denis Long took the opportunity to forward a piece of cardiovascular advice for senior golfers. To download the file click here Cardiovascular Exercise for senior age golfers.

Well known Victorian golfer Paul Lulofs has forwarded an interesting document as worthwhile advice for all. In summary, it explains why we need to drink more water each day and also includes a simple calculator to work out just how much we each should drink. (I am not sure if wine does the same thing!) To download the file click here Water Calculator and then click the Open button.

Following the recent South Australian And Victorian Senior Championships there have been changes at the top of the Australian Senior Order of Merit.

After the points had been allocated for 2008 South Australian Seniors the 2007-08 Order of Merit winner, Rick Oliver, was replaced at the top by Brian Sams. This was the first time at the top of the Order of Merit table for Sams who has been a prolific winner over the past few years.

However, it proved to be a short stay at the top for Brian Sams as one week later Stefan Albinksi claimed the top position with his one shot victory in the Victorian Seniors Championship. These two senior golfers look set to contest the top two positions for some time to come.

The new table has been calculated using the changes to the Australian Amateur Ranking System introduced by Golf Australia last month. For details on these changes click New Ranking System.

To view the current points and finish tables click on the Order of Merit button above.   Back to Top

Current Australian Senior Amateur Champion Stefan Albinski has "come from the clouds" to record a magnificent victory in the 2008 Victorian Senior Amateur Championship played at Rosebud Gold Course. After opening with a nine over par 80 Albinski improved every day with 73, 72 and a fantastic closing round 67 for a one stroke victory from the defending champion Brian Sams (NSW).

Albinski was on fire in the final round and with two holes to play was six under par. He showed he was human with a bogey, bogey finish while the ever steady Sams recorded a par, birdie finish to narrow the gap to one stroke.

The victory means Albinksi has won at his last four starts in Order of Merit events - a marvellous achievement. Sams was also very impressive in his determined attempt to make it three Victorian Senior Championships in a row. Clearly these two are the standout players in Australian senior amateur golf.

Third place went to Victorian Chris Tatt who also broke par in the final round with a one under score of 70. Fourth and fifth went to Victorians Phil Wood and Greg Welsh with ACT golfer Tony Gover and NSW player Denis Dale in a tie for sixth. For all the scores, photos and comments on the 2008 Victorian Seniors click here - 2008 Victorian Seniors Championship.    Back to Top

Victorian Ross Percy has recorded a great victory in the 2008 South Australian Seniors Championship recently completed at the Murray Bridge Golf Course. Percy returned the lowest score ever in an Australian Senior Odrer of Merit, a four under par 64. This followed his two under par 66 in the second round. His total of 204 for the 54 holes was even par.

This was the first ever Order of Merit victory for the much travelled Victorian and his win was a very popular one. Percy will now play in the Victorian Seniors before heading to Malaysia as part of an Australian Seniors team competing in the 2008 Asia Pacific Senior Championship.

Fellow Victorian Pat Giles finished second seven shots behind Percy in his best performance in an Order of Merit event. Giles held the 36 hole lead with opening rounds of 72 and 66 and gave Percy a good battle. Peter Terrace compiled three consistent rounds of 70-71-71 for third place.

Leading Scores:
204   Ross Percy 74-66-64
211   Pat Giles 72-66-73
212   Peter Terrace 70-71-71
215   Peter Bywaters 68-71-76 Bill Wellington 72-70-73
216   Brian Sams 70-70-76, Graham Bowen 72-69-75
For progress scores, photos and additional comments on the SA Seniors click here - 2008 South Australian Seniors Championship.    Back to Top