Veteran’s Golf: February 4

By Graham Turvey

WINDY and much cooler conditions were enjoyed by the 24 vets who played a two ball best ball and individual stableford events at the lush Muswellbrook Golf Club on Tuesday, February 4.

George Campbell and Bruce Robinson combined well to win the two-ball with 41 points from Red Palmer and Terry Mitchell 40 C/B.

Balls went to the following individuals: Captain Phil Ledgerwood 35, Elie Raad and Jock O’Connor 32, Graham Guest and Rod Auld 31 and Wayne Murphy and Gary Gray 30.

The Bradman’s trophy, kindly donated by Gary Morley was won by Graham Turvey.

Nearest the Pins:   5^th Christine Smith   8^th Ross Banks   11^th Elie Raad   14^th Graham Huggins   17^th Ross Banks

Future Games:

• February 11 at Murrurundi STFD;
• February 18 at Denman STFD;
• February 25 at Aberdeen stroke and putting (Medal).

Hit-offs by 8.30 am.

The Week of Golf is next month at Muswellbrook – Monday, March 9 to Friday, March 13. Contact tournament director Paul Gorman if you are planning to play.

Congratulations to Vets member Bob Keating (and Diana Keating) on being awarded Citizens of the Year for 2020 for Muswellbrook Shire.