UPPER Hunter Veterans have won their initial clash with Henbury in the first round of the Challenge Cup at Denman Golf Course.
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UH Vets won the day with 359 stableford points to Henbury’s 286.
The best individual scorers for the men were Terry Mitchell with 39 points on a count back from Buzz Pascoe and Eric Lockwood.
Max Holz and Don Sparke were next on 37.
In the ladies’ event, Nellie Holz, 33 points, won on a countback from Di Thorley, with Roz Daniel and Lyn Griffiths also on 33.
Nearest the pins on the fifth went to Bruce Robinson, 12th was Eric Lockwood and the 14th was Ken Williams.
In the ladies, the third was taken out by Chris Noonan, 12th went to Kath McCormick and 14th was Marlene Riley.
Norm Dixon claimed first place in the raffle prize, with Phil Ledgerwood in second, Kath McCormick third and Mal Bruce fourth.
Thanks to captain Max Holz and Nellie for all the organising and to everyone who supplied food.
A special mention also to treasurer Bob Minch and Paul Gorman who arranged all of the drinks.
