GPCC hosts annual senior tournament

Published on Wednesday, 14 August 2024 10:30

The Gilbert Plains Country Club hosted its annual Senior Mixed Open Tournament, with 120 golfers taking part.

Pearl Maksymetz won the ladies tournament, carding an 88. Sam Robinson was awarded second place on a countback, while Joan Miller was third. They both shot a 90.

Sue Leney was awarded top spot in the first event, ahead of runner-up Edith Stevens, while Dez Fisher was third. They all finished with a 113.

Miller won the closest-to-the-line contest on no. 5, while closest-to-the-hole winners were Linda Ushkowski on no. 9 and Joan McCasker on no. 14.

Darrell Binkley shot a 76 to win the men’s tournament, finishing one shot ahead of Bill Allbutt. Jim Klempp was third with an 80.

Del Pasiechwik won the first flight on a countback over Clay Wyborn after they both finished with an 87. In third place, one shot back was Merv Beazley.

A countback was needed to determine the top three in the second flight.

Top spot went to Jim Wright, with Brian Michelski in second and Doug Cook in third. They all shot a 95.

A countback was also needed for the third flight, with first place going to Larry Hammett, with Wayne Brezden taking second place and Terry Murray in third. They all shot a 101.

A countback gave first place in the fourth flight to Curt Pedersen with a 117. Stephan Bobinski was second after shooting a 123, while Len Yakielagsh was third with a 130.

Darren Drisko won the putting contest, while Frank Clement won the closest-to-the-line contest on no. 5 and Binkley won the closest-to-the-hole on no. 4. John Abrams won the closest-to-the-hole on no. 17.



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