The Wanganui Golf Club champions for 2018. Back left, Neville Butler, John Taylor, Phil Hooper, Graeme Paulger. Front left, Krish Patel, Pat Follows, Tara Raj, Sue Wilson.
Wanganui Golf Club's Phil Hooper and Tara Raj were able to repeat their 2017 success when the club championship finals were decided on Saturday.
Playing in good conditions, Raj won her fourth consecutive Ladies Championship, taking out the Silver final in comfortable fashion, while Hooper had a tougher round to
retain his Senior Men's crown, with the lead exchanged several times and the outcome went right down to the end of the 36 holes.
In her first championship final, it was an emotional win for Pat Follows in the Ladies Bronze 1 Championship, who was in front for most of the day against defending champion Anne Williams.
Graeme Paulger was solid all day and never looked like surrendering the lead he gained in the Intermediate Men's Championship, allowing little opportunity for spirited opponent Bryan Healey to make a comeback.
One of the toughest finals was the Junior Men's Championship, with Krish Patel and Ray Signal both worthy finalists and capable of performing above their weight.
