SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS VETERAN GOLFERS ASSOCIATION WEEK OF GOLF –
NOVEMBER 13TH TO 17TH 2023
The SHVGA 33rd week of golf had on average 125 players each day playing some very good golf at four very well presented courses.
Throughout the event two golfers achieved Holes in One and thanks to sponsors each received a bonus $100 Prize.
Throughout registration 22 players had to cancel for various reasons such as health or unplanned surgeries and were reimbursed their entry fees in full.
In all 129 players registered from 46 individual golf clubs from Port Arlington in Victoria to Gainsborough Greens and Rockhampton in Queensland, with NSW and the ACT also well represented.
The weather was kind , producing sunny days and not too much wind.
My apologies to those who had to be moved around to satisfy a high demand for golf carts, but it all worked out in the end with everyone catered for.
We have a great committee in the Southern Highlands led by our President Mike Bolton. I would like to thank them for the fantastic work they put into the lead up and during the event.
I would also like to thank the staff at Highlands, Bowral, Moss Vale and Mount Broughton golf clubs who went the extra mile to help us in so many ways.
Dennis Harelle
(Tournament Director)

TOURNAMENT DETAILS
The tournament was conducted as a three day event with a NSWVGA SHIELD for both men and ladies as the ultimate prizes. As a result and in accordance with NSWVGA policy No.2 re the conduct of WOG events and in the spirit of sharing good fortune, participants could only win one major prize during the event and in cases where they won more than one prize were awarded the one of higher value.

Day One – Highlands Golf Club

125 players took on the Highland golf course which was in beautiful condition. Very fast greens made scoring difficult for some but not John Smith who had a Hole in One on the 12th.
Results Day One – Stableford
Men’s
Division One
Winner – Geoff Ibbett – 38 pts
R/U – Andrew Bell – 35 pts
Division Two
Winner – Fil Cullum – 39 pts
R/U – Henry Kubacki – 38 pts
Division Three
Winner – Peter Taylor – 35 pts
R/U – Andrew Finlayson – 34 C/B
Ladies
Division One
Winner – Gabriella Catanzariti – 30 pts C/B
R/U – Petronella Holz – 30 pts
Division Two
Winner – Charmaine Patterson – 39 pts
R/U – Robin Kent – 32 pts

Day Two – Bowral Golf Club

Players today faced the challenges of Bowral Golf Course. Set in the heart of Bowral conditions were perfect with the greens a little slower allowing for some good scores.
Results Day Two- Stableford
Men’s
Division One
Winner – Peter Hazer – 40 pts
R/U – Bill Maystrovich – 39 C/B
Division Two
Winner – Warwick Dawson – 37 pts
R/U – Terry Mc Dermott – 36 C/B
Division Three
Winner – Daryl Spence – 40 pts
R/U – Alan Bassett – 39pts
Ladies
Division One
Winner – Evelyn Potts – 37 pts C/B
R/U – Christine Ibbett – 37 pts
Division Two
Winner – Robyn Friis – 37pts C/B
R/U – Trish George – 37pts

Day Three – Moss Vale Golf Club

Players ventured into Moss Vale today and the course was in immaculate condition.
Sunny Weather with a little too may flies, however scores were good and all enjoyed a drink and snack in Dormie House afterwards.
Results Day Three- Stableford
Men’s
Division One
Winner – Wayne Finkelde – 39 pts
R/U – Michael Gray – 36 pts
Division Two
Winner – Max Holtz – 38 pts
R/U – Peter Kuti – 36 pts
Division Three
Winner – Peter Guy – 37 pts
R/U – Garry Handley – 36 pts
Ladies
Division One
Winner – Leonie Gates – 36 pts
R/U – Jenny Hazer – 33pts C/B
Division Two
Winner – Patricia Davidson – 36pts
Thursday Night Presentation Dinner
The Mittagong RSL Club put on a lovely Dinner for over 130 Guests.
Daily prizes were presented by members of the SHVGA Committee.
The NSWVGA representative Peter Guy was called upon to present the Major awards for the Men’s NSWVGA Shield and Medal and the Ladies NSWVGA Shield and Medal.
The Val Mann Memorial Trophy, a local Southern Highlands Veteran Golfers award celebrating the contribution of the late wife of Les Mann, was also presented by Peter Guy.
A great night was had by all.

Results of Major Events
Val Man Trophy for Ladies (held Monday at Highlands)
Winner – Jill Stain – (Shelly Beach) 31 pts
Men’s NSWVGA Shield ( played for over the first three days)
Winner John Smith – ( Goulburn) 117 pts
R/U Mike Wilson – ( Antill Park ) 109 pts

 

Ladies NSWGA Shield (played for over the first three days)
Winner Carmel Downton – ( Callala ) 104 pts
R/U Vivian Hand – ( Tully Park ) – 102 pts
R/U – Eileen Baker – 35 pts

Day Four – Mount Broughton Golf Club

Our last day saw a few cancellations and a different style of golf course at Mount Broughton.
A long course with large greens and unforgiving rough.
The event was a best ball with again some very good golfing conditions.
In fact conditions were very good for Louis Roren who was able to score a Hole in One on the 10th hole.
Results Day Four – Best Ball
Winners Kim Oborn and Allen Davies – 44pts C/B
R/U Wassa Mitchell and Ray Sanderson – 44pts

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