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What a fantastic turnout at Donald Golf Club on Monday 22nd June for the Peter Kelly Memorial Shield of the Kara Kara / Wimmera Challenge.
We had 74 competing, 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
Daily individual winners:
Div A (0-15): Winner Trevor Baldock (St Arnaud) with 35 on a countback to Runner-up Kerry Raven (Donald) also with 35. 3rd place went to Bill Rodger (St Arnaud) with 34.
B Grade (16-22): Winner Keith Clarke (Tolondo) with 34, Runner-up Keith Lewis (Wedderburn) with 33, & 3rd went to John Goode (St Arnaud) with 31.
C Grade (>23): Winner Terry Tyler (Murtoa) with 34, Runner-up was Kate Clark (Donald) with 33, & 3rd Dexter Schilling (Rainbow) with 29 points.
NTP’s: on the 3rd: Kate Clark & Mal Elliott, on the 7th: Kerry Wood & Dick Gallagher, on the 14th: Chris Campbell & Ron Thoullis, & on the 16th: Glenda Bird & Mal Elliott.
(No-one took home the $1,000 Hole in one ) - but big thank you to Donald Bakery for sponsoring the Hole in one prize ….. next time!
& a Huge thank you to all the Donald Golf club volunteers that hosted a fantastic day!
Congratulations Kara-Kara & all the days winners!
And lastly, thanks to everyone for attending today
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
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You can contact our Committee using the club email address: veteran.golfers@gmail.com
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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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You can update an email address through the "contact us" link on the website.
The Australian Veteran Golfers Union (AVGU) is an Australian wide organization with an association in each Australian state and boasting of 30,000 members. The AVGU conducts a National Veteran Golfers Union Championship each year, which is open to all Veteran Golf members. The event is rotated between states and venues.
The Victorian Veteran Golfers Association (VVGA) has 5,000 members distributed among 21 districts. Each district conducts events at least monthly using over 250 golf courses throughout Victoria. Veteran Golfers are welcome to play in any of these events. Open VVGA championships are conducted at 5 different locations annually. The Four Ball, Country, Sandscrape, Teams and State Championships events make up the VVGA major events.
There is a new VVGA website - it can be sourced at https://www.vvga.org.au
The Wimmera District Veteran Golfers Association (WDVGA) has approx 150 members and our fixture schedules events at 19 golf courses in the area bounded by Edenhope, Kaniva, Rainbow,Hopetoun and Ararat during the year. Events are held on Mondays, generally fortnightly.
