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Spencer Brothers Memorial comes to a close

In 2005, the senior men of the Weyburn Golf Club initiated a match play event in memory of an avid golfer, Howard Spencer. In 2010, the event was expanded to become the Spencer Brothers Memorial to honor the memory of both Howard and Barry Spencer.
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Organizer Frank Kaip (right) presented plaques and $200.00 cheques to the winners at the annual Spencer Brothers Memorial dinner. Lyman Sargent (left) was the winner in the Barry Spencer division (aged 50-69) and Mickey Woodard was the winner in the Howard Spencer division (aged 70 and over). The event was held Tuesday at the Weyburn Golf Club and marked the end of the ten year event. The winning golfers donated their $200 cheques to the Weyburn Hospital Foundation.


In 2005, the senior men of the Weyburn Golf Club initiated a match play event in memory of an avid golfer, Howard Spencer.


In 2010, the event was expanded to become the Spencer Brothers Memorial to honor the memory of both Howard and Barry Spencer.


The Howard division included golfers aged 70 years and over.


The Barry division included golfers aged 50 to 69 years of age.


Over the past ten years, the Weyburn Auto Dealers Association has sponsored this event with a $600 annual membership. The auto dealers include Barbers Motors, Great Plains Ford and Knight Dodge (formerly Redcoat Chrysler).


During the season, on Tuesdays, the handicap scoring system is used. Accumulated points determined the division winner.


On Thursdays, the golf format used is skins.


This year marked the completion of the Spencer Brothers Memorial golf event.


The senior men golfers expressed their gratitude for the support and sponsorship received over the past ten years.

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