 Morgan Lightbourne IslandStats.com The Bermuda Golf Association hosted another high-stakes outing this weekend as the February Monthly Medal descended upon the manicured fairways of the Turtle Hill Golf Club. Known for its technical challenges and breathtaking coastal views, the venue provided a stern examination for the island’s top amateurs across all divisions.
In the Men's Championship Division, Fraser Hunt delivered a composed performance to secure the top spot on the leaderboard. Navigating the par-three layout with precision, Hunt carded a three-over par 57 to claim a three-shot victory. The battle for the runner-up position proved to be a far tighter affair, with Dan Roy and Alistair Lynch finishing locked together at six-over par. Ultimately, Roy’s 60 was enough to edge the scorecard countback to take second place, leaving Lynch in a respectable third.
The Ladies Division saw Morgan Lightbourne return to winning form following a string of podium finishes throughout the winter season. Lightbourne’s round of 13-over par 67 was sufficient to hold off a determined chasing pack and claim the February title. Much like the men’s event, the fight for the remaining podium places was inseparable. Linda Down and Ann Mitchell both finished their rounds at 16-over par 70, with Down eventually securing the second-place finish ahead of Mitchell in third.
The Senior Men’s Division, reserved for players aged 55 and over, was split into two competitive flights. In the First Flight, Christopher Phillips showed why he remains one of the island's most consistent senior performers, carding a six-over par 60 to lead the way. He was followed by Steven Duxbury, who finished two strokes back at eight-over par, while Sinclair Trott rounded out the top three with an 11-over par 65.
The Second Flight of the Senior division provided its own share of drama as David Roberts emerged victorious. Roberts finished the day at 17-over par 71, narrowly edging out Alan Lugo and Simon Benedek, who both finished a single stroke behind at 18-over par. Lugo was awarded second place via the tie-break, with Benedek taking third. The high level of competition across the flights reinforces Turtle Hill's reputation as a course where experience and short-game accuracy are paramount.
Closest to Pin #11 - Ladies: Morgan Lightbourne Closest to Pin #9 - Senior Men's: Aaron Adams Closest to Pin #6 Juniors: Arthur Cooper Closest to Pin #17 Men's: Ciaran Duffy
Men's Division
1st Flight
+03 Fraser Hunt +06 Dan Roy +06 Alistair Lynch +06 Ciaran Duffy +07 Paul Egan +07 Jarryd Dillas +07 Damian Palanyandi +11 David Soutter +12 James Caplice +13 Matt Hagerty +16 Ramsay Soutter +16 Fraser Steel +16 Sam Butler +22 Ryan Carruthers
2nd Flight
+14 Shawn Wade +15 Stefano Barioni +16 EJ Carreio +18 James Russell +37 Rui Pacheco
Women's Division
+13 Morgan Lightbourne +16 Linda Down +16 Ann Mitchell +17 Valerie Nearon +17 Sarah Dwyer +19 Ann Symonds +19 Rebecca Solayao +25 Christine Oldfield +27 Gursharn Harvey +36 Dianna Mitchell +37 Kimberly Lewis +46 Nancy Gosling +48 Dianna Armstrong
Senior Men's Division
Flight One
+06 Christopher Phillips +08 Steven Duxbury +11 Sinclair Trott +14 Walter Jackson +14 Geoffrey Piggott
2nd Flight
+17 David Roberts +18 Alan Lugo +18 Simon Benedek +19 Aaron Adams +27 Vincent Frith +28 Ed Frey +28 Ian Oldfield
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