Sport
23 January, 2026
Near-perfect conditions for golf
A FIELD of 42 Corangamite veteran golfers enjoyed near-perfect conditions at the East Framlingham course earlier this month.
The stableford competition, played on Monday, January 5, saw John Hoiles from Birregurra finish on 34 to win A grade.
He was followed by Camperdown’s Bernie Sinnott on 32, with Jeff Costin (Colac) third on 31 on countback.
NAGA went to Camperdown’s Murray Lucas on 21.
The course presented beautifully, though the slick greens had several players second-guessing their putts.
Adding a little extra excitement to the round were a couple of Suborder Serpentes making their way across the fairways, ensuing golfers stayed alert throughout the day.
Before play started, president Graham Clifford welcomed members to the first event of the new year.
B grade was won by John Eccles from East Framlingham on 33, followed by Terang’s Colin Venn 31 on countback from Daryl Johnson (Terang) 31.
NAGA was Timboon’s Andrew Grant on 13.
Nearest the pins: 3rd (golden hole) Tom Moran (Camperdown), 7th Andrew Burrows (Camperdown) and 9th John Hoiles (Birregurra).
A reminder to all players of the stableford event at Peterborough on Tuesday, February 3.
Golfers aged over 55 who enjoy friendly competition and visiting courses across the region are welcome to join.
