The event was played at Kyabram Parkland on Monday, July 8.
A spokesperson said the tournament was organised by Kathy Bell of Parkland, who was ably assisted by Nola Arnold.
“(Thank you) to the catering staff led by Heather Sleeth, the grounds staff and all who helped with the great event at which 12 district clubs were represented,” the spokesperson said.
As part of the official proceedings, Goulburn Murray Golf Association secretary David Roberts welcomed life members Faye Gollan, Joy Kelly and Iris Hicks.
He also introduced local golfing legend, Ann Johnston, before outlining the tradition of the event and thanking all involved in making the event so successful.
“The event honours Ann Johnston whose achievements are too many to list,“ he said.
“(They) include taking part in District and Victorian Championships, representing the Victorian state team on five occasions, including two Australian Championships, being part of the Western Australian state and Australian championship teams, as well as being a member of the Australian Trans-Tasman team.”
Roberts then handed over to GMGA captain Mandy Faram and Ann Johnston to do the presentations.
The winners of the day, with the best scratch score of 56, were Bobette Wilkinson (Tocumwal) and Maxine Saddler (Cobram-Barooga) 56-4.25 =51.75.
The runners-up, from Shepparton, were Di Wood and Denise Whyte 64-12.25 = 51.75.
Third place went to the Rich River/Parkland pairing of Chris Kelly and Pam Spokes with 68.12.25=55.75.
Nearest the pins:
1st - Liz Mulcahy (Hill Top).
9th - Denise Whyte (Shepparton).
14th - Bobette Wilkinson (Tocumwal).
Scores for balls down the line ranged from 56 to 57.5 and went to teams from six different clubs, namely, Sonia Verlinden and Nina Pell (Nathalia), Nola Dalton and Bev Hutchins (Numurkah), Annie Pegg and Donna Trickey (Shepparton), Helen Emery and Tracey Wade (Kyabram Valley View), Yvonne Smith and Karen Mose (Rich River) and Jenni Gould and Veronica Irvine (Cobram-Barooga).
