​Graham wins Past Captains honour at Leighton Buzzard Golf Club

​Career fireman Graham Freer has won a prestigious golfing competition he was ineligible to compete for until he stood down as captain of Leighton Buzzard Golf Club at the start of the year.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Aug 2023, 11:11 BST
Updated 21st Aug 2023, 11:11 BST
Graham Freer (left) receives his trophy from club president Trevor Stimpson.Graham Freer (left) receives his trophy from club president Trevor Stimpson.
Graham Freer (left) receives his trophy from club president Trevor Stimpson.

​And at his first attempt on Sunday, Graham topped the table in Leighton’s Past Captain’s competition, beating the Captain who won it this time last year.

Graham carded 37 points to beat holder John Preston on countback over the last nine holes, with John Bateman finishing third in the 15-strong field of former club captains.

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*Judy Richmond’s return to form continued with a 40-point haul to win Leighton Ladies Olive Wood Trophy, two shots clear of runner-up Christine Robinson, with Alison Shirville taking third place on countback from Carolyn Chamberlain after both finished with 37 points.

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