Shotgun start for Pro-Am

A two-session shotgun start was held for this year's Pro-Am competition at Everglades Country Club.

Kurt Barnes, who had played at Everglades as an amateur for the Hunter River DGA side, captured his first win as a professional, returning a score of 62, six under par.

Gary Simpson captured second place money returning 66.

Everglades player Lee Papps fired a round of two under, to return 43 points to lead the amateur field from Darren Elkin on 38 points.

The "B" grade winner, John Woods, recorded yet another win in the Pro-Am with 35 points, holding off John McInnes by a point.

Ray Hart captured the "C" grade prize with 33 points by a point from Kris Capewell.

State player Nikki Garrett was able to hold off the other women with a round of one under par to edge out Josie Cadden for the women's prize.

Men's golf president Ian Elliott said Nikki showed why she was regarded as a great prospect for the future and impressed all that were fortunate enough to see some of her shot making during the round.

Nikki is coached by Everglades professional Darren Chivas and played alongside him during the event.

Bulletin, October 1 Ian Elliott, Everglades Men's Golf Club