Tradies Social Golf
Barry Thompson reports
Perfect weather, albeit a bit chilly, greeted the field of 20 as we sought to conquer the Boomerang course.
Craig Murphy was the most successful in that endeavour scoring 38 Stableford points. After a slow start, Geoff Hammonds cobbled a 36 to claim the silver. Remember Geoff, the scoring starts from the first tee. Mark Ryan hit a 35 and John Towns won the Bucket of Balls.
Mick Carroll and Gary Overton finished all square in match play, while Paul Morahan beat Dave Astill in a tight match.
We welcomed Dave Tippet into the group and an old member Laurie Thompson dropped into the 19th to renew friendships.
Time is passing so quickly that Ivan McMillan will soon defend his Gold Jacket title. Mick Carroll is busy organising this popular away event. Watch for upcoming announcements.
Please support our sponsors: Helensburgh Butchery, Gallardo’s Pizzeria and Helensburgh Driving Range. Thanks to Tradies Bistro staff for preparing our BBQ.
Our next outing is on August 19th, the second round of the Club Championship. We tee off at 7am. Join us in the chase for glory.
Incident. I am willing to face any enquiry instigated by Roger, Jammu, and Geoff due to my absent-minded attempt to tee off a second time on the 16th. I shall plead not guilty, me lud! Just hope Terry Maney isn’t on the bench.
Helensburgh Sunday Social Golf Club
Robert ‘Indy’ Jones reports
Round 1 of the HSSGC Championships took place on July 3rd at Hurstville GC, stroke play at its finest. The championships continue at Hurstville GC, with tee off at 8am on August 6th and August 20th, for a total of three rounds; 54 holes akin to LIV, albeit without the money.
On the day we welcomed Rob Aspromonte to the group, where penalties were almost applied to the time taken to retrieve a lost ball … from the ball washer, and birdies were seen to be believed.
Round 1 saw Mark Buckley lead the way from Mark O’Connor and Frank Morgan, net scores of 70, 74 and 74 respectively, to secure the Christian’s Premium Meats, Catch Shopping and Helensburgh Golf Range vouchers. Eight exponents made the most of their skills out on course, nearing the pins and driving and pitching.
Longest drives were back on the fairways with Adam, Blake and Rob Carter leading the grades. A-Grade being hard to please, providing some discussions and will be back to the 15th next round for the demanding few.
On a solemn note, HSSGC members offer our thoughts and sympathies to Brett Carazzo and Wal Hawkins on the recent passing of their mothers.
Updates to members via text and email, contact Tony on 0418 863 100 for membership information.
Please continue to support our sponsors, Christian’s Premium Meats and the Helensburgh Golf Range.
Time to come out to play? Join us to enjoy a game of golf, the outdoors and good company.
Indy signing off. The difference between “Put” and “Putt”: To “Put” is to place something where you want it. To “Putt” is a fruitless attempt to place a ball in a hole.
