SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS VETERAN GOLFERS ASSOCIATION
34th annual WEEK OF GOLF
– NOVEMBER 11TH TO 15TH 2024

The SHVGA 34th week of golf had on average 110 players each day playing some very good golf at four very well presented courses.
Throughout registration a number of players had to cancel for various reasons such as health or unplanned surgeries and were reimbursed their entry fees in full.
In all 112 players registered from 45 individual golf clubs from Melville Glades in Western Australia, Port Arlington in Victoria to Gainsborough Greens in Queensland, with NSW and the ACT also well represented.
The weather was kind, with the rain hold off for golf days and producing some periods of sun at times 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 and 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

110 players took on the Highland golf course which was in beautiful condition. Very fast greens and the usual water carries made scoring difficult for some.
Results Day One – Stableford
Men’s
Division One
Winner – Gordon Newton – 36 pts
R/U – Peter Waters – 35 pts
Division Two
Winner – Geoffrey Elliott – 35 C/B
R/U – Ziggy Prykiel – 35 pts
Division Three
Winner – Luke Oborn – 39 pts
R/U – Alan Bassett – 34 pts
Ladies
Division One
Winner – Alison Johnson – 36 pts pts
R/U – Catherine Pautsch – 32 pts
Division Two
Winner – Gillian Pirie – 33 pts
R/U – Suellen Wills – 32 pts

Day Two – Bowral Golf Club

Players today faced the challenges of Bowral Golf Course. Set in the heart of Bowral conditions were good, a little overcast with the greens a little slower and cooler temperatures allowing for some good scores. Two eagles were recorded on the day. Viginia Oxenford recorded a 3 on the Par 5 18th and Wal Hutchinson a 3 on the par 5 10th.
Results Day Two- Stableford
Men’s
Division One
Winner – Wal Hutchinson – 40 pts
R/U – Peter Hazer – 38 pts
Division Two
Winner – Kerry Bensley – 40 pts
R/U – James Bullock – 38 pts
Division Three
Winner – Phillip Lumby – 40 pts
R/U – Peter Taylor – 37pts
Ladies
Division One
Winner – Judy Handebo – 42 pts
R/U – Anita Hutchinson – 40 pts
Division Two
Winner – Kim Oborn – 43pts
R/U – Margaret Butcher – 37pts

Day Three – Moss Vale Golf Club

Players ventured into Moss Vale today and the course was in immaculate condition.
Again some slight drizzle but mostly dry weather. Scores were good and all enjoyed a drink and snack in Dormie House afterwards. Again two eagles were recorded for Sharen Carberry and John Bell.
Results Day Three- Stableford
Men’s
Division One
Winner – Steve Jones – 41 pts
R/U – Michael Wilson – 39 C/B
Division Two
Winner – Craig Langby – 56 pts
R/U – Gavin Low – 36 pts
Division Three
Winner – Christolph Pautsch – 38 pts
R/U – Graeme Scobie – 37 pts
Ladies
Division One
Winner – Colleen Beattie – 38 pts
R/U – Virginia Oxenford – 37pts
Division Two
Winner – Eileen Baker – 40pts
R/U – Donna Robinson – 33 pts

Thursday Night Presentation Dinner
The Mittagong RSL Club put on a lovely Dinner for over 130 Guests.
Daily prizes were presented by the SHVGA President.
The NSWVGA representative Catherine Pautsch 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 Miller.
A great night was had by all.

Results of Major Events
Val Man Trophy for Ladies (held Monday at Highlands)
Winner – Robyn Friis – (Easts Leasure and Golf) 31 pts

Men’s NSWVGA Shield ( played for over the first three days)
Winner Andrew Treloar – ( Highlands) 114 pts

R/U Warwick Barr – ( Gosford ) 109 pts
Ladies NSWGA Shield (played for over the first three days)
Winner Sharon Carberry – ( Ballina ) 114 pts

R/U Leesa King – ( Gainsborough Greens ) – 107 pts
Day One Prize Winners Male

Day One Prize Winners Female

Day Two Prize winners Male

Day Two Prize winners Female

Day Three Prize winners Male

 

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.
Results Day Four – Best Ball
Winners Judith and Steve Woodfield ( Ocean Shores GC) – 43pts
R/U Julie and Peter Taylor (Breakers Country Club) – 42pts

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