
High Prairie senior golf men’s champion Vince Cunningham, middle, holds the championship trophy. Others in the photo, are J.R. Giroux (56-65 winner), left, and John Giroux (66-75). Missing in photo is Jimmy McLean (75-and-over).
Richard Froese
South Peace News
Vince Cunningham won the men’s championship at the Sir George Bennett Seniors’ Golf Championship at High Prairie and District Golf Course on Aug. 18.
Judy Hamelin won the ladies’ championship.
“We had 38 golfers and George Bennett was the oldest golfer at 95 years,” says tournament co-ordinator Dylan Barrons.
Last year, the tournament drew 42 golfers.
Here’s a rundown of the results for the men:
Men’s championship flight – 1. Vince Cunningham (76), 2. Carl Willier (78), 3. Sanford Gauchier (83).
Ages 56-65 – 1. J.R. Giroux (90), 2. Ray Willier (92), 2. Kevin Twin (92).
Ages 66-74 – 1. John Giroux (81), 2. Dave Flett (83), 2. Brian Bliss (83).
Ages 75-and-over – 1. Jimmy McLean (80), 2. Gordon Rumley (40, tie), 2. George Bennett (40, tie).
Here’s a rundown of ladies’ results.
Ladies’ championship flight – Judy Hamelin (88), 2. Sharon Laboucan (97), 3. Laura Laderoute.
Ages 56-59 – Dianne Willier (88), 2. Becky Turcotte (102, tie), 2. Carol Basarab (102, tie).
Ages 60-and-over – Therese Giroux (101), 2. Hazel Laboucan (109), 3. Yvonne Hendry (113).
Other special prizes were given away.
Pat Billings was the closest to the pin on hole 2.
Daniel Anderson was the closest to the pin on hole 4.
Sanford Gauchier made the longest putt on hole 6.
Carl Willier made the longest putt on hole 8.
J.R. Giroux made the longest putt on hole 9.

High Prairie senior golf ladies champion Judy Hamelin (right) holds the championship trophy. Other winners in the photo are, Therese Giroux (60-and-over), left) and Dianne Willier (56-59).































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