A SEASONED player will be the first name on the Gisborne Cosmopolitan Club’s newest piece of silverware — the President’s Trophy.
Campbell McFarlane is the inaugural champion after topping a field of 16 in the handicap event involving players who have won or finished runner-up in club competitions this year.
McFarlane defeated David Yee two frames to one in the championship final.
He booked his spot in the last two with a 2-0 semifinal win against Rip Morgan, while Yee eliminated Nathan Coombs 2-1.
Wayne Tautau beat Steve Wood 2-0 in the plate final. In the semis, Tautau knocked out Tiny Thompson 2-1 and Wood beat Rex Kennedy 2-0.
