THIS weekend’s golfing highlight at Duntryleague is the June monthly medal, which is expected to see a capacity afternoon field and a somewhat smaller morning field greet the starter.

The medal round is sponsored by Peter Smith Wholesale Cars and the Overall NTP is being sponsored by the Oriana Motor Inn. We thank both these sponsors for their continued support.

With the balmy weather and the large quantity of frozen rain that fell on the course during the past weeks, this Saturday’s round will also see the implementation of the preferred lie rule. This rule would have to be a favourite amongst members, especially those with limited imaginations.

They can now play the one shot around every green - they just have to choose which shot that is and choose a lie that is appropriate.

As we all know the perfect lie for a chunk is quite different to that which is required for a skull and the ever-elusive shank requires a different lie altogether.

Also a quick reminder to a wet golf course’s greatest enemy, the cart driver. Please be mindful of where you drive, as damage this time of year will take a long time to repair and grow back to normal.

Last week saw the City of Orange Championships contested over the three golf courses in Orange, with around 160 players braving the ghastly conditions, with many of our members featuring in the prizes.

A special mention goes to Lloyd ‘Numbers’ Dunlop, who took out the main prize by six shots from Dean Turner, with Charles Dunlop a further three shots back in third. To all those that competed - a big congratulations and to the organisers - a job well done.

After a quick look at this Saturday’s time sheet I will now try and eliminate some contenders in the next few paragraphs.

Of the morning players few people stand out more than Mark ‘Hildy’ Hildebrandt. Mark is a world-renowned elite athlete and if he can hole some putts longer than his surname a podium finish is not out of the question.

Though overcoming playing with his playing partners may yet be his biggest obstacle.