A cold south wind greeted the players on the morning of Sunday, March 3.
This was the start of the annual golf tournament held by the Kilmore Golf Club, KGC, for both members and players from surrounding regional areas and metro Melbourne.
Entries were received from 110 players from Barham, Craigieburn, Growling Frog, Hidden Valley, Nagambie, RAAF Williams Laverton Base, RACV Country Club and Romsey Golf Clubs.
The field consisted of four Juniors, 48 non-handicap players and 48 with handicaps.
The non-handicap section is extremely popular for players who want to take part in a competition without going through the process of gaining a handicap.
More and more players are entering this section, and it was pleasing to see many familiar faces who continue to return each year – especially the Melbourne contingent.
The popularity of this tournament is not just the golf, the ‘Hit the Keg’ competition sponsored by Woolworths was a great success once again, won by Steve Dove from six other contenders.
Volunteers served free sausages on the course which kept the field happy and full of energy. The volunteers on the drinks carts were also kept busy all day.
There were many other helpers beforehand and on the day, including several non-members. KGC thanks all of them for their support.
KGC also wishes to thank the many sponsors, 19 in all.
Once again Kilmore Toyota was the major sponsor. The Toyota car offered as a prize for a hole-in-one on the 12th hole was nearly won this year, with one player landing his ball nine centimetres from the hole. Maybe more luck next year.
The $1000 offered for a hole-in-one on the seventh is still in the hands of Kingsgate Village.
A hole-in-one on the seventh was achieved recently by a KGC member on a normal competition day – so it can be done.
KGC looks forward to welcoming all players again in 2025.
Grade winners
Men
A Grade
Winner: S. Chetty (9) nett 55
Runner-up: D. Bashtannyk (4) nett 57
B Grade
Winner: R. Baker (12) nett 55
Runner-up: M. Schadendorff (12) nett 55 c/b
Ladies
Winner: B. Gunn (19) nett 51
Runner-up: D. Cleary (34) nett 52
Non-handicap (using the Calloway system)
Winner: N. Ware gross 61, nett 55
Runner-up: T. Levington gross 64 nett 57
Juniors (using the Calloway system)
Winner: C. Reaghan gross 106, nett 68
Runner-up: K. Laws gross 98, nett 68 c/b
