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Match Report – The Australian Golf Club
Thursday 8 January 2026
Match Report
Rescheduled Auchterlonie Putter Trophy (August 2025 Washout)
A limited field of 44 players contested the rescheduled Auchterlonie Putter Trophy, originally declared a washout in August 2025.
It is always a privilege to play on this wonderful golf course, which was presented in immaculate condition — a real credit to the course team. Although the afternoon was warm, a strong northerly breeze helped temper the heat while also making scoring conditions more challenging.
Event Format
The competition was played as an Individual Stableford, split into two equal divisions, with the best overall score awarded the Auchterlonie Putter Trophy and accompanying wine glasses.
Individual Stableford Results
Scoring was exceptionally tight, with four players returning 31 points across Division 1 and Division 2. With scores tied, the Society’s SGS countback by age was applied, resulting in Ken Lockery edging out Philip Small by just one month to claim the overall trophy. The ball run down went to 27 points.
Trophy Winner: Ken Lochery – 31 points (SGS age countback)
Division 1
- Winner: Ken Lockery (14) – 31 points (6 balls)
- Runner-up: Greg Hohnen (1) – 31 points (3 balls)
Division 2
- Winner: Philip Small (18) – 31 points (6 balls)
- Runner-up: Richard Farrar (20) – 27 points C/B (3 balls)
Nearest the Pin
- 2nd Hole: Ken Bourke (3 balls)
Ball Run Down
David Burgess (14) – 31 points Laurie Glanfield (10) – 30 points Guy Wall (Scr) – 29 points
Denis Lenagan (12) – 29 points Lindsay Verdon (4) – 28 points Neil Jagger (14) – 28 points
Robert Shield (7) – 27 points Bruce McKay (15) – 27 points Ken Munro (14) – 27 points
James Dunning (17) – 27 points Michael O’Brine (20) – 27 points Rod Davies (18) – 27 points
Closing Remarks
President and TAGC member John Barbour, who did not play on the day, passed on the Society’s appreciation to the Board and Management for allowing this rescheduled event to proceed. He also thanked the professional shop team and hospitality staff for their support and excellent service throughout the day.
In closing, new members Frank Beament, playing his first Society game, and Guy Wall were warmly welcomed.
Members who won a ball may collect their prize from me at the next event.
Next Event
UK Trophy – Pymble Golf Club
Monday, 2 February 2026
Our next game will be played at the newly renovated Pymble Golf Club.
Until then good golfing!
Darren See Hoe
Captain
Senior Golfers’ Society of New South Wales
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