Golfers in play-off for Bette Dawson Cup

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Golfers in play-off for Bette Dawson Cup

May 08 2025 Updated May 8, 2025

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Winner of the Bette Dawson Cup at the ladies golf tournament was Helen Haynes from Hawkes Nest (left) and Bron Rogers (right) from West Wyalong was the runner-up. PHOTOS: Supplied

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Last weekend the Forbes Ladies held their annual tournament.

On Saturday there was a 4BBB in Scratch and Handicap and on Sunday a Stroke round for divisions one and two and a stableford for division three.

The tournament attracted 73 players from the local western region as well as players from Hawks Nest, Foster-Tuncurry, Taree, Manilla and Queanbeyan.

The weather was beautiful ...

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