The ninth annual veterans tournament conducted by the Mudgee District Veteran Golfers Association was held at the picturesque Mudgee golf club in the week commencing September 15th. 230 players, comprising 137 men and 93 women, up a total of fifteen from last year, representing 78 clubs enjoyed a great week conducted in arguably the best weather ever experienced for this tournament. Given the great rain from the week before, the course was in great nick and gradually got greener and greener as the week progressed. The best represented clubs this year were Kiama with 21 and Cronulla with 20 players. The scores reflected the conditions and were better than any previous year.
Tournament Director Ewan Burgman and Veterans President Tom Cooke ensured a successful week for everyone by planning the event very thoroughly. They were capably assisted by the “girls”, led by Marcia Box, who were again at their efficient best checking cards, writing up result sheets and keeping all scoreboards up to date. Starters, spotters and marshals ensured that the large field flowed smoothly with four and half hours proving to be the longest round. Mudgee now is on golf link and all scores have been forwarded to clubs.
The three rounds of the 54 holes stableford were played on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, with the fourball on Friday. The five NSWVGA trophy vouchers were up for grabs on Thursday. The Presentation Dinner on Thursday evening at Mudgee Golf Club was attended by 280 people with the host club represented by Club President Trevor Crosby, General Manager Phillip Small, the club professional and the course superintendent. The two course meal was well received and Tom and Marcia handled the presentations very efficiently. Jim Cavanagh topped off a fine week by acting again as the DJ that evening, after working on the barbecue all week. His BBQ area adjacent to the tenth green is now titled “Cav on 10”.
This event once again reflected a great team effort characterised by strong harmony amongst all the workers. Well done to all!
The NSWVGA Trophies on Thursday
Mens Winner:Geoff Dove (Mudgee) + perpetual shield41
Runner Up:Brian Turrell (Dubbo)39 c/b
Third :Ken Kerrigan (Henbury)39
Women’s Winner:Teena Hollands (Kiama)50
Yes your eyes are not deceiving you.
Runner Up:Tricia Coop (Springwood)44
Complete Trophy List
MEN
A Grade :54 holes:Winner :Rob Heaney (HerveyBay)111
Runner Up :Russell Worth (Kiama)110
Third:Neil Jeffery (Windsor)105c/b
First 18 :Winner :Ted Smith (Forster/Tuncurry)37
Runner Up :Neil Reynolds (Mudgee)36c/b
Third :Col Hargraves (Camden)36
Second 18:Winner:Clive Hollands (Kiama)36c/b
Runner Up:David Williams (Kiama)36c/b
Third :Richard Doyle (Glenmore)36
Third 18 :Winner :Ken Kerrigan (Henbury)39c/b
Runner Up: Barrie Bamford (Kiama)39
Third :Bruce Bell (Mudgee)37c/b
B Grade54 Holes :Winner :David Parr (Hurstville)109
Runner Up: Brian Turrell (Dubbo)108c/b
Third :Peter Ford (Fox Hills)108
First 18 :Winner :Bob Harrison (Port Kembla)38
Runner Up: John Shay (AntillPark)36c/b
Third:Les Mann (Moss Vale)36
Second 18: Winner :Brian Insull (Mudgee)40
Runner Up:Oscar Tolemeo (Mudgee)37
Third :Graham Williams (Cam. Haven)36
Third 18:Winner :Brian Turrell (Dubbo)39c/b
Runner Up:Gerry Bartyn (Mudgee)38c/b
Third:Richard Hyland (Everglades)38
C Grade54 Holes :Winner:Bill Tearle (Charlestown)106
Runner Up: Bill Ring (Cronulla)103
Third:Geoff Dove (Mudgee)101
First 18 :Winner :Eric Hickman (Pam./Merim.)37
Runner Up:Colin Huntley (Camden Haven)34
Third :Cecil Pedron (Wingham)33c/b
Second 18: Winner:Darcy Kristensen (Taree)35
Runner Up:Ron Derrin (Belmont)34c/b
Third :Norbert Berringer (Jamberoo)33c/b
Third 18 :Winner :Geoff Dove (Mudgee)41
Runner Up: Allan O’Keefe (Kiama)38
Third:Charles Reid (Highlands)34
LADIES
A Grade54 holes :Winner :Annette Worth (Kiama)115
Runner Up: Lyn Berringer (Jamberoo)113
Third:Caryl Durand (RedlandBay)112
First 18:Winner :Patricia Lumley (Coffs Harb.)37
Runner Up: Wendy Price (Port Macquarie)35c/b
Third:Lee Daley (Yamba)35c/b
Second 18: Winner :Sandra Naismith (Mudgee)36
Runner Up: Sylvia McGregor (Mudgee)35c/b
Third:Desley Bartels-Heaney (H. Bay)35c/b
Third 18 :Winner :Marie Farrant (Jamberoo)42
Runner Up: Robyn Smith (Forster-Tuncurry)38
Third :Tina Hilary (North Ryde)37
B Grade54 Holes :Winner :Dawn Darley (Nowra)120
Runner Up: Teena Hollands (Kiama)114
Third:Donna Linnegar (North Ryde)112
First 18 :Winner :Joan Gorick (Bexley)35
Runner Up: MargaretShay (AntillPark)33c/b
Third:Patricia Young (Wollongong)33c/b
Second 18: Winner:Juanita Bamford (Kiama)40
Runner Up: Daphne Bailey (Vincentia)39c/b
Third:Sue McKay (Fox Hills)39
Third 18 : Winner :Teena Hollands (Kiama)50
Runner Up: Carmen Fitzgerald (Gosford)43
Third:Joan Woods (Sawtell)39
C Grade54 holes : Winner :Zell Turrell (Dubbo)109
Runner Up: Roma Marchant (Taree)108
Third:Sue Boundy (Tugg. Lakes)102
First 18 :Winner :June Wilson (Muswellbrook)37
Runner Up: Lorraine Hughes (Mudgee)34
Third:Laurelle Gordon (NelsonBay)33
Second 18: Winner:Cynthia Roper (Camden)36
Runner Up: Beryl Dunn (Cabramatta)35c/b
Third :Barbara Olde (Everglades) 35
Third 18 :Winner :Tricia Coop (Springwood)44
Runner Up:Mavis Fogarty (AntillPark)38
Third :Sandra Kinnish (Windsor)36
*For Michael Jackman, of Kiama, the highlight of his week occurred on Thursday when he scored a hole in one at the 4th hole at Mudgee. He received a $300 voucher, donated by Mudgee RSL, as well as a special trophy from the golf club. And he complained all week of a bad back!
