Wellington Deaf Golf Club: Best Stableford
1991 – Ray Wilson, Wgtn; 1992 – Ray Wilson, Wgtn; 1993 – Royce Flynn; 1994 – R. Wilson; 1995 – R. Wilson.
- Deaf Clubs
- Deaf Sports
Relevant Links
Taonga source:
Wellington Deaf Society
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SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, 086-O-WDS
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1992
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1990
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1995
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