Horskins returned scores of 73 and 74 during the 36-hole two-day event, giving him a total score of 147, to beat the rest of the 53-strong field.

With a strong southerly breeze and strategically placed pins in the final round, solid scores were hard to come by.

Mount Isa’s Robbie Murphy (156 total) claimed the A grade title, ahead of runner-up Grant Poole and his 156.

B grade went to the red course record holder Orrie Sawczak in a play-off against John Dunne, as they were tied on 170 total.

Professional retiree Darrel Kropp  claimed the C grade title with an outstanding total of 173, ahead of Darren Drake (178).

The nett titles went to Phil Sweeney 138 (A grade), Gavin Goodall 143 (B grade) and Tom Foot 138 (C grade). 

Murray Smith’s 66 nett on the first day was the strongest recorded while John Lodewyk’s 69 took out day 2’s award.

Nearest to the pins recipients: Day 1 - Jamie Stewart (2nd hole) , Shane Proud (5th), Darren James (8th), Dan Horskins (10th), Peter Montgomery (14th). Day 2 - Tom Fangrath (2nd), Orrie Sawczak (5th), Kevin Smart (8th), Tom Fangrath (10th),  Jacob Smith (14th).

Players will now turn their attention to Saturday’s single par (+/-) event at the Mount Isa Golf Club.