Tradies Social Golf
Barry Thompson reports
The fog will lift, said Rod Vaughn … it didn’t. Wind and rain joined in to heap misery upon misery on our bedraggled group. Don’t apply for employment at the Weather Bureau, Rod!
Ron Easton tamed the conditions to win the Par event with a plus 3 and Mark Ryan entered the placing circle for the first time with a minus 3. Jim Hawley finished the placings with a minus 4.
The rest of the results can be seen on our Facebook page and it is not pretty reading.
Several of the group didn’t finish and I don’t blame them; I kept longing for my armchair and cocoa. Terry Maney pulled out with a muscle injury that wasn’t caused, despite the rumour, by him picking up his wallet.
The only highlights were Ian Birss taking out the $100 Eagles Nest and the company back at Tradies.
Our next outing is on Saturday, 13th March at Boomerang, Tee off 7.30am. Hope to see you, surely the weather must improve soon. Mick Carroll is taking bookings for our day trip to Kiama on Sunday, 21st March.
Thanks again to Helensburgh Butchery, Gallardo’s Pizzeria and Helensburgh Driving Range for their continued support. As mentioned, full results are on our Facebook page at Tradies Helensburgh Sports and Social Golf Club where I can be contacted for further information. 2508
Helensburgh Sunday Social Golf Club
Robert ‘Indy’ Jones reports
I am informed a group of golfers is called a Tedium and so it was a large Tedium turned out on February 7th to try to win “Gerseys Gazillions” and, of course, inscribe their name on the trophy.
As well as shooting for stableford points, the best side of members was focussed on and that is not necessarily their golf. Matt Green scooped the pool with 37 points with Dylan Nigro on a count back and ahead of Michael Emmett on 35 points to pick up the remaining prizes. On course there was a good spread of members driving and pitching and nearing the pins, unlike the dominance of Tim Lowe last month. Maybe the Handicappers’ number-cutting kept him away.
New faces, Anita and Jordan graced the fairways and a crop of new members, having gained their handicaps, set out to grab the big one and “strike it lucky”.
At the 19th, presentations were held to complete the day. Blotto has resumed, Frank was ready and willing to collect your money and the trip away to the Southern Highlands has been carried over from 2020, a three-course challenge, so it’s time to take your place.
Our next event is on March 7th, followed by April 11th and May 2nd. New players are always welcomed – call Tony on 0418 863 100 for membership information and to secure your spot on game day. Also, keep an eye on our reports here at 2508 and via emails to members.
Thanks to our sponsors Christian’s Premium Meats and the Helensburgh Golf Range and other local businesses that support the local community.
Indy signing off.
Why do golfers prefer a golf cart to a caddy? Because it can’t count, criticise or laugh.
