Back to back titles for Gorman

He is the president Upper Hunter Veterans Golf Association and now he is a defending champion.

Paul Gorman has once again been announced as the winner of the Vets’ Bernie Behringer Memorial Par 3 event for 2020.

Gorman won with nett 72 from second placed Des Partridge (73), third placed Warren Rankin (74 -C/B), Doug Dowell (74) and Alby Colbert (78).

The putting wine kindly donated by Aberdeen Recreation Club, was won by Warren Rankin with 38 putts C/B over the 24 holes.

Balls were awarded to Jim Elder and Rod Upton (79).

The Bradman’s trophy, kindly donated by Gary Morley was won by Gary Gray.

NEAREST TO THE PINS

1st – Phil Ledgerwood

3rd – Alby Colbert

4th – Doug Dowell

5th – Gary Gray

6th – Graham Guest

7th – Des Partridge

8th – Graham Guest

9th – Phil Ledgerwood

Many thanks to Doug Dowell for setting up the teeing areas for the many special par 3 holes.

FUTURE GAMES:

  • Tuesday, August 4 at Murrurundi, Stableford.
  • Tuesday, August 11 at Scone, Stableford.
  • The annual stroke championships at Denman on August 18 and Aberdeen on August 25.

IN OTHER NEWS this week’s competition which was to be held at the Denman Golf Club on Tuesday, July 28 was cancelled by Captain Phil Ledgerwood.

“This was due to the very damp conditions,” he explained.

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