Golfers throughout the region teed up in Baradine recently for an annual competition held in remembrance of a former player.

Players had a perfect, if windy, day at the Baradine Golf Club Russell Chilstone (Chilly) memorial trophy day held on Saturday, 22 May.

The event was funded by the former NSW Government Reconnecting Regional NSW Community Events Program, with support from the Warrumbungle Shire Council.

Club secretary, Paul Leonard said organisers were delighted with the roll up for the three-person Ambrose 18-hole event.

“The course was in top condition and what a great day it was with the windy pines living up to its reputation,” said Mr Leonard. “A big thanks go to all the players and our club members for making this such an awesome event.

“Congratulations go to the trophy winning team and a special thanks to the ladies for their work preparing food and serving beverages. We are all delighted that this competition has become well and truly established as an annual event.”

The local team of Tony Arndell, Nic Dewson and Zac Buckley took out the memorial trophy with a score of 52.9.

Second place went to last year’s winners, James Whillock, David Cruickshank and Jason Mills.

Third place went to Bryce Daniels, Wyllie Waterford and Clint Weasley and the encouragement award, to the group that came last went, to Natalie Varty’s team.  

Steve Masling won the men’s longest drive and nearest to the pin going to Tony Arndell on the fifth and Trent McGlashan on the fourteenth hole.

Kylie Patterson was congratulated for winning both the ladies longest drive and nearest to the pin on the fourteenth.