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Results for Vets Golf at Grange Monday 28th Sept

It was a perfect day for golf on Monday 28th Sept, at the beautiful scenic Grange course just out of Stawell. 

We had 54 competing in a 4BBB Pinehurst including 7 ladies and 47 guys.

Winners of the day were Mal Elliott & David Baker with 78 - 5.75- 72.25

Runners-up were Kerry Wood & Dick Gallagher with 88 - 12.75 - 75.25

& 3rd were Ian Hair & Daryl Watson with 84 - 7.5 - 76.5 on a countback.

NTP’s: on the 2nd Mal Elliott & Debbie Burton; on the 10th Anthony Jones; on the 14th Erin Schultz & David Baker; 

2nd shot on the 7th Kerry Wood & Dick Gallagher & 2nd shot on the 9th David Baker & Mal Elliott.

Congratulations to all the days winners 

We also had a special presentation for Tom Cooper on being our oldest Wimmera Vet - 100 years young!

Thank you to all the Grange Golf Club volunteers for hosting a fantastic day for us all!

Good golfing everyone & thank you all for your support 

2026 Wimmera / Kara Kara Vets Challenge - Peter Kelly Memorial Shield - Results.

We had a fantastic turnout at Donald Golf Club for the Peter Kelly Memorial Shield of the Kara Kara / Wimmera Challenge.

74 competed on the day with an even split of 37 for each side. And the Winners this year were …. Kara-Kara!with a total score of 332 points, against Wimmera’s 302.

David Lanyan was ecstatic! So, We have one win each now

2026 Wimmera Vets Greens Championship Results 

The Results are now in for the Wimmera Vets Greens Championships

Winner: David Baker (Horsham) with 75 Points

Runner-up: Anthony Jones (Moor Park) 73 Points, & 3rd Tony Kernick (Moor Park) with 72 Points.

4 Special Service Awards:

We Presented 4 Special Service Awards to 4 of our very valued members since our AGM for all their dedicated service to the Wimmera Vets over the years.

Norrie Poulton (Hopetoun), Bob Hayes (Horsham), Daryl Dunford (Chalambar) & Max Rogers (Natimuk)

Thank you So much guys for all your valued service & commitment to our Association.

Photo of our Wimmera Exec Committee Receiving the Trophy from Left -Ron Oakley (Glenelg Vets President): (Centre) David Baker (Wimmera Captain), and (Right) Ian Hair (Wimmera President).

& Photo of (Wimmera Captain) David Baker & Ian Hair (President Wimmera) being presented with the Inaugural Wimmera / Kara Kara Vets Challenge Shield at Donald, in memory of Peter Kelly from Donald.

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Our Champions for 2025  are:

Greens Champion - Mark Edelston (Rainbow)

& Sandgreen Champion - Anthony Jones (Moor Park)

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• Please note: You must be a financial member for 2025 to accept prizes or participate in vets.     

• The programs for 2025 are printed, so get your copy at the next event (some program changes are likely in response to scheduling, attendance, club support and distances travelled for the events.) The committee appreciates the support of all in keeping our small association functioning

•  You can contact our Committee using the club email address: veteran.golfers@gmail.com   

• Thanks to Crop Opti and Allan & Trev's workwear for supporting the WDVGA polo shirts. They look great. If interested in ordering a shirt, please drop a note to wimmera.veteran.golfers@gmail.com.

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