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We had a fantastic day on Monday 10th Nov at Edenhope ….. although, there were only a few stand out stars today
(The rest of us really struggled for some reason?!) - but, we all had a great time & enjoyed the beautiful course & the golf.
So …. Great turnout! - 53 players, including 20 ladies! & we had some Star Lady scores!!!
2 Divisions today - first off:
A Grade: Winner with 41 Points!!! Was Margaret Warren (Edenhope) with 41 Points!!
Runner up with another great score of 36 Points was Debbie Burton (Donald)
& Third went to Andrew Koop (Nhill) on a 3 Way Countback with 32 Points
B Grade: Winner was Tony Kernick (Moor Park) with 34 Points
Runner up was Greg Schultz (Natimuk) with 33 Points
& Third went to Janie Farran (Edenhope) with 31 Points
Nearest the Pins: on the 4th was Debbie Burton (Donald) & David Ryan (Nhill);
on the 7th was Chris Heenan (Edenhope) & Graeme Launer (Nhill);
on the 12th was Andrew Koop (Nhill) & Debbie Burton again;
& on the 16th was Liz Kealy (Edenhope) & Ron Thoulis (Warracknabeal)
Congratulations to all the winners for the day, & big thank you to the Edenhope Volunteers for looking after us today.
(Picture of the days winners L to R: Deb Burton (Donald), Margaret Warren (Edenhope), Tony Kernick (Moor Park), Greg Schultz (Natimuk), Andrew Koop (Nhill), & Janie Farran (Edenhope).
3 Special Service Awards:
We Presented 3 Special Service Awards to 3 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)
Thank you So much guys for all your valued service & commitment to our Association.
Lastly:
Congratulations to the Wimmera Vets - winning the Inaugural Wimmera / Kara Kara Vets Challeng at Donald - in memory of Peter Kelly from Donald.
Thank you to everyone attending today, & big thank you to Ern Kraulis (President) & John Robertson (Secretary) of the Victorian Veterans Committee for attending today.
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).
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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.
