16th July 2008
Albinski wins Queensland Senior Amateur in Playoff

New South Welshman Stefan Albinski (Mona Vale) has taken out the Queensland Senior Men's Amateur Championship after an impressive performance this week at Bribie Island Golf Club which saw him defeat Kiwi Rodney Barltrop in a playoff after both players finished at 215 (-1) for the 54 holes.

It was an exciting climax to a great week as the 2007/ 2008 Australian Senior Order of Merit draws to a close with the final event, the Queensland Senior Open at Nudgee Golf Club next week.

In wet conditions that cleared into the afternoon, the final round today saw both players battle it out on the front nine, with nothing separating the two.

Barltrop holed his 3rd shot from about 50 metres on the par 5, 12th hole for eagle to get to four under par (-4) at that point and three in front. He made three late bogeys including one on the last to allow Albinski back in. Albinski took full advantage with a birdie on the 12th, to get to one under par (-1), and then a birdie on the 14th (par 3). A bogey on the last left him all square with Barltrop in regulation play.

Stefan Albinski - 2008 Queensland Senior Men's Champion

Going down the difficult par 4, 10th hole in the sudden death playoff, Albinski managed a solid par 4 after hitting the green in regulation. Barltrop hit his second in the green side bunker and failed to get the ball out, costing him any chance of the title.

In fading light, Albinski was announced 2008 Queensland Senior Men's Amateur Champion.

Unlike the State of Origin series in Rugby League, the trophy will find its way into New South Wales for a second year in a row after Brian Sams (Port Macquarie) won the event last year at Southport Golf Club.

Interestingly it was Barltrop who won this event in 2006 at Carbrook Golf Club, and defending champion Sams, finished 3rd, 9 shots back.

New South Wales took out the International Teams Event, eventually running away with the title, 16 shots ahead of nearest rivals New Zealand.

Adding to the Championship, Golf Queensland also awarded the following age and Nett winners:

55 - 59 Years - John Beaumont (Mt Gambier)
60 - 64 Years - Tony Kennings (Tallwoods)
65 - 69 Years - Barry Miles (Sanctuary Cove)
70 Years and Over - Geoff Everett (The Lakes)

Overall Nett Winner - Darryl Wilkins (Pacific Harbour)
Overall Nett Runner-Up - Norm Way (Gailes)
55 - 59 Years Nett Winner - Lindsay Stuckey (Keperra) OCB
60 - 64 Years Nett Winner - Geoff Burke (Keperra)
65 - 69 Years Nett Winner - Jim Maher (Southern)
70 Years and Over Nett Winner - Alan Welch (Sanctuary Cove)

The Championship continues to be very popular amongst the players, attracting players from all over Australia and New Zealand. In fact 185 entries were received this year for the 160 places in the field. Golf Queensland will announce the venue for the 2009 Championship shortly.

For further information contact Scott Wagstaff on 0433 669 623.

Full results can be accessed by clicking on the links below.

Leaderboard - all scores

International Teams Event

(Best 4 of 5 scores count per round)

Placing		Name	Players	1	2	3
1	911	New South Wales	Dale, Oliver, Albanski, Stanford, Bockman	304	301	306
2	927	New Zealand	Leitch, Webber, Webber, Barltrop, Pitches	305	314	308
3	933	Queensland	Morrison, Read, Terrace, Coats, MacDonald	306	307	320
4	958	Victoria	Percy, Giles, Buckley, Lulofs, Jackson	323	314	321
5	982	ACT	Banks, Gover, Pasfield, O'Brien, McAuliffe	321	317	344

 

Scores in each age division click on the links below:

55 - 59 Years Division

60 - 64 Years Division

65 - 69 Years Division

70 Years and Over

Overall Nett Event