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Jamieson edges out Coochiroff in countback to claim honours at Teven Golf Course

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December’s monthly medal winner Ryan Hubbard at Teven with Ian Coochiroff. Photo contributed
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Peter Blackwood

Frank Jamieson on 28 shots has just managed to hold off Ian Coochiroff on 29 to claim the Teven Golf Club Men’s Division played a 9-holes Stroke competition last Saturday.

The final results were determined after a countback.

Ball rundown: Bill Wayte (Net 29), Peter Blackwood (Net 30), Robert Tillman (Net 31), John Selwood (Net 31). NTPs: 4th: Peter Harden;  8th: David Fowler. Putting:  John Selwood (13 putts).  Many thanks to Steve Blackmore for the barbecue breakfast after the game.

This week: Nine holes Stableford – 6.30am start.

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