Gardner finished the round with 36 points to claim the win by two shots ahead of runner-up Mick Collins on 34 points.

Nearest the pin on the third hole went to Peter Davis while Mick Collins collected the ninth hole honour. 

The club hosted its stroke event with the usual names at the top of the scoreboard on Sunday.

Brian Richards won the event after he shot 83 off the stick to finish with a net score of 69.

Runner-up Collins fell just short of the mark, finishing one shot further back with both competitors playing off a handicap of 14.

While Collins might be disappointed at two second-place finishes, it shows he is not far away from the mark.

Nearest the pin went to Stuart Allen on the eighth hole and Collins on the ninth.

The club will host events again this weekend with Saturday and Sunday rounds scheduled, with tee-off at usual time.