Proserpine Veterans Golf

It was a glorious day for golf as the sun shone brightly with a gentle, cooling breeze—a touch blustery at times, but overall, simply beautiful. A strong field of 35 players took part in the highly anticipated September Monthly Medal, including special guest Graham Banister from Easts Leisure and Golf, Maitland.

Results:
Ladies:
   • Winner: Tiina Randmaec, with an impressive 69 nett.
   • Runner-up: Elspeth Scotford, close behind with 72.
   • Run Down: Leanne Alexander and Pam Harrison with 74, Helen Deighton with 79, Jan Shuwalow, Rehab Hull, and Robyn Whitham with 80, and Beryl Noszworthy with 81.

Men:
   • Winner: Craig McLean, continuing his fine form with a 67 nett.
   • Runner-up: Wilf Herweg, also outstanding with 69.
   • Run Down: Gary Scotford with 70, John Oates and Steve Mitchell with 73, Colin Hounsell and Barry Mortimer with 76, Laurie Dakin with 77, John Wallace with 78, and Nic Apruzzese with 80.

Pin Shots:
   • Ladies: Tina Badenhorst, Beryl Nosworthy, Jenny Hounsell, Jan Shuwalow, Tiina Randmae, and Paula McQuat.
   • Men: Craig McLean and Gary Scotford, both finding the hole on the 2nd, Nic Apruzzese and Craig McLean (again) on the 9th, and Peter Fox, Laurie Dakin, and John Strelec on the 16th.

Least Putts:
   • Ladies: Pam Harrison and Leanne Alexander with 31.
   • Men: Gary Scotford with an impressive 28.

Chip-ins:
   • A solitary but skillful chip-in by Tina Badenhorst.

The day was a wonderful showcase of talent and camaraderie, with both seasoned players and newcomers enjoying the ideal weather and competitive spirit. Congratulations to all the winners!

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Contributed with thanks to Paula McQuat

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