Stellar performance from Wagin’s golden shot secures 43rd Narrogin Cup win in clay target shoot

The Wheatbelt’s golden shot ensured his glory by clocking a perfect score while club stalwarts received their lifetime memberships at the 43rd Narrogin Cup. The 21 competitors from Narrogin, Wagin, Wandering and Boddington aimed for the Narrogin Cup in the annual event on September 8, where four shooters struck 50 out of 50 clay targets. Spectators were on the edge of their seats at Narrogin Valley as the cup was furiously fought over in a 125-target shoot-off to break a four-way tie. Wagin Gun Club member Cameron Browne displayed show-stopping talent during the shoot-off, hitting 125 of 125 clay target shots and securing his Narrogin Cup win with Owen Ross close behind at 124. Ross claimed his 100 break badge after his near faultless performance by hitting 100 targets straight for the first time. The David Walker and Arthur Transport 75 Target Medley victory went to Neil Suckling in the open division on 122 points and runner-up Zac Baker scored 117. The grade A shooters exhibited impeccable skill when Paul Lawler scored 121 of 125 points and Ross took his second silver medal for the day with 119, and that performance was emulated by Matthew Adson (120) and Dane Sieber (117) who took gold in the B and C-grade events. Roger Beven saw his own success when handed his Narrogin Clay Target Club life membership for his role as an office bearer, organising field and game shoots and mentoring new shooters. Beven said he was honoured to be awarded a life membership and thoroughly enjoyed the fellowship provided by the club. The late former club president David Walker was handed his life membership during a private presentation in August.