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Results for Vets Golf at Natimuk Monday 24th August

We had 53 competing in a 4BBB Comp at Natimuk Golf Club, including 12 women & 42 men.

There were some great scores, and our winners for the day were Ian Hair & Daryl Watson from Natimuk with 43 points.

Runners-up on a Count-Back were Ross Barnett (Horsham) & Tony Kernick (Murtoa) with 42 points.

Then third place went to Bernard Noonan (Natimuk) & Erin Schultz (Horsham) also with 42 points.

NTP’s: on the 3rd & the 16th Chris Campbell & Glenn Morgan; on the 9th Paula Clark & Trevor Yole; 13th Paula Clark & Geoff Smith; & on the 18th Deb Burton & Reg Cunningham.

Congratulations to all the days winners & thank you to all those attending today.

Big thank you also to the Natimuk volunteers that made it such a great day for us all

Our next event will be Moor Park on Monday 7th Sept, but if you’d like to play at St Arnaud, the Kara Kara Vets have their next event on Tuesday 1st September St Arnaud Golf Club.

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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