A sensational 5 birdies on the front nine for an outward total of 31, set up a one stroke victory for Hawkeye and Hangers in the annual EPOB Australia Day Golf Classic for 2005.  A bogie, bogie  start was not a true indication of what was to come, as they then reeled off three straight birdies to go sub par, grab the lead in the tournament and not look back. There is already talk amoungst a few players of a Fine Cotton type affair as Hangers has now gone two wins from two starts and anyone who has seen him play can't see how this could be possible. Hawkeye was quick to grab the trophy and it will proudly hang in the Aspen office boardroom. Besty and Shane stormed home going  birdie, birdie, birdie to finish on 72, one stroke behind. There was a log jam for third, with Rocky and Rosey  just getting the nod. NAGAs for this year were Lino and Brendan. A good showing at the aftermatch saw some punters picking a few winners and while there weren't as many collections as last year, we still had plenty of beers and laughs. Quite a few headed of to the Queens and the old Brisbane and stumps were drawn about midnight.

The scorecard:

Results:
!st:                 Hawkeye and Hangers                         
Runners Up:  Besty and Shane 
Third:            Rocky and Rosey
NAGAs:         Lino and Brendan
Longest Drive 3rd hole:   Rocky and Rosey
Closest to pin 6th hole:     Gav and Steve
Closest 2nd 10th hole:      Porky and Bainy
Closest to pin 11th hole:    Tommy and Trotty
Longest Drive 18th hole:   Ross and Arch

Sponsors:
As per usual the sponsorship this year was top notch with quite a number of the boys weighing in with an assortment of goodies for the lucky few. It was also good to note that the prizes were well spread amoungst the group.
Thanks to-
Aspen group. Aspen Parks   Gav, Delbs, Phil and Lino
Choice Homeloans                Butch
Bunbury Toyota                   Blakes
Kings Park Settlements      Bainy
East Perth Football Club     Rosey and Pudu
L.J. Hooker                           Gav Howlett
Asperon                                Rocky
Besty, Phil, Cheese and anyone else that I may have forgotten.
Thanks to Besty for organizing most as usual.
Talk has already started about next years event and if anyone is keen to take on the job-be our guest.