Marion Nelson, Denmark Bulletin

Perth Golf Network and Harvey golfers Dee and Drew Devenish delivered an outstanding performance to secure the Denmark Summer Golf Classic winners’ trophy.

They achieved an impressive 49 points on Sunday and 86 points in the 36-hole stableford classic event.

The runners up were the local team of Richard Oxford and Paul Harbron, who also finished with 86 points but lost on countback.

The third placed were Jarred Newby and Rick Slattery, who scored 85 points.

The Summer Golf Classic celebrated its 12th anniversary at the Denmark Country Club from February 14-16.

As one of the most prestigious golfing events in the region, the competition attracted golfers from across the State, from Geraldton to Esperance, Hopetoun and Capel, all aiming for a place in the winners’ circle.

The event began with a 2-person ambrose on Friday, February 14, followed by the 36-hole stableford competition.

Registrations for the three-day event were fully booked within 48 hours, underscoring its status as the highlight of the golfing calendar.

Participants enjoyed the course and the support of more than 90 volunteers.

Committee chair Irene Stone said that more than 300 golfers representing 57 clubs competed.

“The event is a major fundraiser for the club, with the thousands of dollars raised used to maintain the course,” she said.

In the lead-up to the weekend event, local players Paul Harbron and Richard Oxford won the Friday two-ball ambrose event with 64 net.

The runners up were Steve and Carmen Palframan from Lake Karrinyup, who finished with 64.75.

Following them were Nigel Reeve and Frank Baeli from Manjimup, who scored 65.

The prize for the best men’s team was awarded to Sky Pusmucans and Michael Silver, who finished with 67, while the best women’s team prize went to Marion Nelson and Annette Harbron, 66.75.

Results 36-hole 4BBB stableford:
Winners Dee and Drew Devenish (Perth Golf Network and Harvey) 86 points, runners up Richard Oxford and Paul Harbron, (Denmark) 86 points CB, third Jarred Newby and Rick Slattery (Denmark) 85 points.

Best women Doreen Hughes and Marion Hutch (Denmark and West Aviat) 80, runner up women Lisa Wake and Judy Simmons (Capel) 73.

Best mixed Anna and Les Wolfe (Denmark) 81, runners up mixed Ruth Bigwood and John Tuckett (Denmark and Dunsborough) 78.

Best men Sky Pusmucans and Mike Silver (RFGC and Denmark) 84, runner up men Grant Scollay and Adam Davey (Perth Golf Net) 80.

Best visitor men Mike and Nick Mathwin (Kojonup and Hartfield) 80, best visitor women Julie Twight and Jenny Kelly (Rockingham and Pinjarra) 69, best visitor mixed Wendy and Larry Woods (Capel) 81.

Saturday prizes: best men Reyne Ketteridge and Campbell Burt (Hartfield) 44, best women Lesley Owens and Debbie Coombs (Denmark and Dunsborough) 36, best mixed Lynette and Rusty Lissa (Denmark) 41 CB.

Sunday daily prizes best men – Tim Maciaszek and Colin Gunning (Denmark) 44, best women Shirley Dempster and Susanne O’Connor (Denmark and Busselton) 37 and best mixed Ray and Jo-Ann Vergone (Waroona) 41.

Club competition results: February 5 – par competition, 18-hole winner Stephen Grimmer +2, runner up Marion Nelson -1, 9-hole winner Sharon Sachmann -2, runner up Lisa O’Farrell -2, CB Jenny Whishaw.

February 8 – stableford competition, club day, winner Graham Buckland 38, runner up Doug Noakes 38 CB.

February 12 – stableford competition, 18-hole winner Stephen Grimmer 35, runner up Lynette Lissa 35 CB, 9-hole winner Pip O’Dell 17, runner up Dina Tabeart 15.

See all the photos in the issue.
This article appeared in the Denmark Bulletin, 20 February 2025.