Sport
28 March, 2025
Strong field contests championships
PLAYERS from across the district took to the Port Fairy golf course last weekend to contest the Western District Golf Association Championships.
A total of 31 men and 23 women contested the 27-hole competition while six men and 22 women entered the 18-hole event (including five juniors).
While tee-off began in light drizzle early morning, the day cleared and provided ideal playing conditions.
It was great to see some of the younger players taking home some of the major prizes.
The winner of the men’s District Champion trophy, named after Marc Leishman, was Heywood’s Jayden McLeod.
Molly O’Brien from Hamilton went one better than last year (when she finished runner-up) and took home the women’s District Champion award.
O’Brien was also the girls’ under 21 champion.
Jayden McLeod was also named the Champion of Champions, qualifying for the award by winning Heywood’s championships.
Clinton Foster from Portland was named the Senior Champion while Warrnambool’s Elijah McLeod was named the boys’ Under 21 Champion.
Many thanks to the Port Fairy Golf Club for hosting the event and helping with the running of the day.
Results:
MEN
Mark Leishman Trophy: Jayden McLeod 108, Noah McLeod 109.
WM Bell handicap: Paddy Scanlon 123-22-101, Matt Pruys 111-7-104.
Senior champion (50 years+): Clinton Foster 112, Julien Gollasch 113.
27-hole handicap: Malcolm Groves 112-6-107, Mark Russell 115-7-108.
27-hole Champion of Champions: Jayden McLeod 108, Daniel Oakley 110.
Nearest the pins: 4th Noah McLeod, 8th Jarrod Fary, 11th Jayden McLeod, 15th Brad Tozer.
18-hole stroke (open, gross): Noah McLeod 73 on countback from Clinton Foster 73.
B GRADE:
27-hole (gross): Leo Beardsley 129, Shane Hearps 135.
18-hole (gross) Leo Beasley 83.
18-hole (stableford) Andy Lamont 75 on countback from Mark McKenzie 75.
Seniors (over 50): Mark Russell (Grampians) from Malcolm Groves (Hamilton).
C GRADE:
18-hole (gross): Paddy Scanlon 91.
18-hole (stableford): Riley Johnstone.
LADIES
27-hole Open Champion (gross): Molly O’Brien 112, Di Robinson 117.
27-hole handicap: Heather Walcott 106, Marion Venn 107 on countback from Sue Wilton.
18-hole Open (gross): Di Robinson 79.
18-hole Open (handicap): Glenda Clarke 70 on countback.
Nearest the pins: 4th Di Rogers, 8th Di Robinson, 11th Cate Glennon, 15th Janine Shepherd.
JUNIORS
Under 21 girls 27-holes (gross): Molly O’Brien 112.
Under 21 men (27-holes gross): Elijah McLeod 127, Leo Beasley 129.
Under 21 men (18-holes gross): Elijah McLeod 84.
Under 21 men (18-holes nett) Riley Johnstone 62.
