TWO familiar names emerged victorious at the Nhill Golf Club's final round of the club championships on Saturday.
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David Ryan claimed his seventh club championship in the men's competition after four impressive rounds of golf.
Ryan, playing off a handicap of two, seized an early lead at the championships with a first-round score of 71. He never relinquished the lead from there, ultimately defeating Shane Grover by eight strokes.
Meanwhile in the ladies competition, Libby Lacey claimed a remarkable 23rd club championship.
It was however one of Lacey's hardest battles yet, as she bested Jill Morrison by just three strokes.
Meanwhile in C Grade, a playoff is still required to determine the victor, as Rod Jones and reigning champ Ewan Cameron were all-square after the final round.
The championships were more unconventional this year, with participants able to play their four rounds on Wednesday or Sunday.
Nhill Golf Club captain Shane Grover said it was an excellent competition, attracting a record number of participants.
"Golf Australia are trying to move away from tradition a little bit ... and it's worked a treat," he said.
"We probably had the best numbers in my time here. I've been here 16 years, and it's the biggest field we've had."
OTHER WINNERS
Intermediate men: Winner Bryan Smith, runners-up Luke Werner
B Grade: First-time winner Ben Marra, runners-up Rodney Bound
C Grade: Playoff required between Rod Jones and Ewan Cameron
Intermediate women: First-time winner Eunice Ferguson, runners-up Jean Clark
B Grade: Winner Wendy Norton, runners-up Mary Waugh
C Grade: Winner Judy McFarlane, runners-up Alison Braendler
Overall nett winners: Shane Grover and Todd Alexander
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