The 29th edition of the Bendigo Bank-Bruce Ware Australian 2-Man Ambrose has been run and won, with scoring by the leaders in testing conditions not too far off the record scores.
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No stranger to the big title, Nick Cochrane and Kris Hellier have blown away the field with a marvellous effort at 61 off the stick both days (10 under) for a combined 20 under par weekend of 122 shots.
Considering the wind, the mud storm and the weather that kept on giving, these are just out-of-this-world scores.
Runners up in the open division were 3 shots back on 125, after very respectable scoring were Mark Buick and Michael Peard.
The A Grade 36 hole nett went to Peter Annetts and Adam Twyford from Cootamundra with 124.5 nett. Runners up nett 36 hole A Grade went to Dave McGilvray and Josh Read, only 0.5 shots back on 125.
In our B Grade division, our champions were brothers John and Steven Hollie, who shot a very tidy 4 under for the weekend with 70/67 to claim the weekend result. George Morigiannis and Stephen Williams were 2 shots back for runner up in B Grade with rounds of 68/71 for 139.
B Grade nett winners for 35 holes were local cunning ambrosers Tom Poole and Mark Parker with 124.5 nett, whilst the runners up were 1 shot back with 125.5, being Ben O'Loughlin and Phil Manwaring.
The Veterans Cup for over 50s went to last year's open runners up, Wayne Evans and Gary Cooke, who shot a tidy 127 off the stick, showing the young bucks how to rock with some condition and style.
Thanks extended
Events like these only enjoy the longevity our tournament has from a unique combination of the employed staff in unison with our team of volunteers.
Next year it will be our 30th year, by far and away the longest standing national title of its type, and this tournament goes from strength to strength.
Our platinum naming rights sponsors were Bendigo Bank Harden.The ladies were there with wide smiles and helpful advice on the 18th tee watching some impressive approaches to 17 and sharp shooting on 18.
In her sponsor's speech, board member Ev Shea, confirmed that Bendigo Bank were on board with the tournament next year and that, being the 30th edition, some special arrangements were already being contemplated.
Exciting news and confidence for our special event was well received among the participants and tournament organisers. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the bank that is really making a difference in our community.
Associate sponsors for the weekend were 4 Pines Brewing (by Carlton United) and Yenda Ales (via Coca Cola Amatil) and we thank these guys for their generosity through provision of all the nearest the pin and longest drive trophies.
- Alby
