Bruce Kindred served as Secretary of the Dalhousie Veteran Golfers Association since 2004. He was only the third Secretary in the Associations history. The evergreen Leo McNamara was the original Secretary and in 1997 Ken MacLean took over until 2004.
McNamara was a hard act to follow with his sharp mind and efficient manner but Ken was just as sharp. Bruce was able to match his predecessors.
Bruce joined the Veterans at 55 years of age became a delegate in 1997 to 2000, then moved to become Dalhousie President in 2001,2002 and 2003 prior to becoming Secretary/Treasurer in 2004.
Bruce intends to continue as a playing member so he will be able to enjoy his golf.
Well done Bruce, pictured right.
The 36 hole championship was won by Kevin Etherton from Devil Bend in a sudden death play off against Ross McFarlane Barwon Valley after both players shot 150.
Etherton led over night 74 to 75 and paired together they had a titanic game with Etherton holing a monster putt on the last hole to force the play off, he won on the first play off hole with a par.
The tournament was a great success and a credit to both the Central Victorian Veterans and the Neangar Park Club which was in superb condition. The hospitality extended to the Veterans and the ladies was magnificent. The event was sponsored by Apia represented by Richard Peers.
VVGA events are not solely for the Championship players and other events are conducted in conjunction.
On day 1 a four ball best ball stableford event was won with a wonderful score by evergreen David Trewarne and Mick Pearce with 53 points. A ladies stableford event was won by Pat Reidy with 40 points (see ladies section).
Day 2 a single stableford was played and division 1 was won by Kevin Bayley from Wonthaggi with 42 points . The VVGA President George Thorne Warragul with 41 points was a popular winner of Division 2 despite absorbing some gentle ribbing re his 26 handicap.
The 36 hole nett stroke Division 1 was won by Kerry Robertson Quarry Hill on 140 from Alan Axford Traralgon 141 and local member Terry Coban won Division 2 with nett 141 from Luke Papettis Devil Bend 143.
Next year the event will be played at Portland on May 7 and 8 Entry Forms will be available in November 2011.
(Top left) David Trewarne and Mick Pearce (Top right) Kevin Bayley and George Thorne with Apia sponsor Richard Peers.
(Below left) the play off Kevin Etherton and Ross Mcfarlane and (Below right) the winner Kevin Etherton.
PLAYED AT THE MOE GOLF CLUB APRIL 5 2011
On a magnificent day for golf, and the Moe golf course in excellent condition, one hundred and thirty five players from the four districts of the Eastern zone enjoyed a round of stableford golf while competing for the honour taking the Challenge Shield back to their district.
When all of the players' scores from each of the districts were calculated and averaged the following result and districts winners were announced.
Challenge Shield Winner: West Gippsland with an average of 32.4898, 2nd East Gippsland with 30.5806, 3rd South Gippsland 29.4848, 4th Peninsula 29.1905.
Individual district winners: West Gippsland Jack Grainger 45 points, runner up Trevor Doultree 42 points. Peninsula Geoff Smith 35 points, runner up Ian Purchase 34 points. South Gippsland: Phil Nightingale 37 points, runner up Tom Jacobson 35 points c/b. East Gippsland Frank Simmons 40 points, runner up John Wake 37 point's c/b.
Acting captain for West Gippsland Alan Axford (left) presents the Challenge shield to Vice President of West Gippsland Maurie Harrison.
The two Districts met at Kilmore for the 18th annual event . Melbourne retained the Kris Testro trophy winning 14 games to 5 with one tie. This made the score 8 wins each with 2 ties. As usual the country hospitality extended by the ladies was exceptional and much appreciated by the participants .The Kilmore course was in fine condition and scores were outstanding. Best scorer for Melbourne were Neil Aubert 21 and Graeme Clark 25 with an amazing 52 points. Terry Gibbs 25 and Terry Chaplin 19 were best for Dalhousie with 47.
Below left: Neil Aubert and Graeme Clark and below right: Terry Chaplin and Terry Gibbs.
Bill Cleary Kilmore left and Alan Grant Harrow visited the Southern Ports Golf Week and had a great deal of success. Using a four iron Bill holed out on the 17th hole at Kingston and Alan won the B grade Championship on the second hole of a play off. He also won the best nett and the Veterans trophy.
The tournament is played at Beachport, Robe, and Kingston
The winning team with 141 stableford points in the Noel Parsons Teams Event held at Rainbow Golf Course on Monday 23rd August 2010.
L to R: Roy Schultz (Horsham) 30 pts, David Bell (Toolondo) 40 pts, Bill Hutchinson (Dimboola) 32 pts, Noel Parsons (sponsor) and Hugh Smith (Toolondo) 39 pts.