MORE than 100 veteran golfers representing 23 golf clubs from all over NSW met at Leeton for the annual veterans week of golf last week.
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Procedures consistent with NSW COVID restrictions were applied.
Representatives from NSWVGA spoke highly of the course quality, of the event organization and the hospitality provided.
Many visiting golfers have made plans and bookings to return next year.
The Four-ball event held on Monday was won by Yvonne and Colin Bean from Kooindah Waters, Des Bennell won the longest drive, all the way from Coolangatta.
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He was presented with a bottle of Frank Senior Port by winemaker Robert Bruno.
In Bennell's playing group were Gordon Newton from Ballina and Trevor Topp from Nambucca Heads.
The NSWVGA Trophy was presented by program director John Daley from Yamba.
Winners were Nigel Watler from Sussex Inlet and Susan Reid from Leeton.
The 54-hole events were held over three days.
The Leeton event has continued to grow in stature over the years, earning itself a reputation as being one of the "must-attend" competitions for veterans.
Results
A grade winner Col Mahoney from Narrandera, B grade Barry Irvine from Leeton.
Division one winner: Penny Hudson, division two Joan Dartnell.
Daily competition winners were:
Ladies (division one and division two)
Tuesday: Janelle Sullivan (Leeton), Betty Elsom (Leeton).
Thursday: Lynnette Bates (Gosford), Susan Reid (Leeton).
Friday: Mary Dodd (Leeton), Lorraine Kefford (Leeton).
Men (A grade and B grade)
Tuesday: Eric Hudson (Leeton), Gordon Whitby (Beverly Park).
Thursday: Nigel Watler (Sussex Inlet), George Leister (Leeton).
Friday: Mark Stimpson (Gosford), Kelvin Green (Leeton).
