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Results for Vets Golf at Murtoa Monday 10th August

We had 33 competing at Murtoa for the 3rd and final round of the Wimmera Vets Sandscrape championships (results will be out soon) 33 competing including 27 Men & 6 ladies - with some new members too today!

I think the horrible weather the night b4 might’ve put a few off, but it stayed fine for us all day 

Results for the day - 2 Divisions:

A Div (0-20): Winner with 36 points - Mark Edelsten, Runner-up on a countback was Frank Plozza with 34; & 3rd, also on 34, was Noel Robertson.

B Grade (21+) Winner with a fantastic score of 42! was Terry Tyler; Runner-up on a countback with 33 was Keith Clarke; & 3rd, also on 33, was Ray Knight.

NTP’s: on the 3rd Elaine Oakley & Jeff Allen; on the 6th Paula Clark & Darryl Watson; on the 12th Heather Richards & Brian Pitt; & on the 14th Heather Richards & Ian Hair.

Thank you SO much to Anthony Henry (Henryville Golf Works) for sponsoring today’s events with some very generous prizes! 

Congratulations to all the days winners, & thank you to all the Murtoa Volunteers that made it a great day for us all 

Next event will be a 4BBB at Natimuk on Monday 24th August.

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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