Helensburgh Sunday Social Golf Club

Robert ‘Indy’ Jones reports

We returned to Boomerang Golf Course on Sept 15, after four successful years on tour in The Shire, Georges River and Campbelltown council areas.

Our return celebrated the life of a long-standing member “Kevvy” Brown, who signed his final card in late August. Kevin graced the fairways of Boomerang for many years, during our more than 40-year history, sinking putts as well as his favourite VB cans carried amongst his clubs. He was regularly in the company of good friend Mark O’Connor and ever present at the post-event BBQ. Kevin will be missed, but remembered as a proud HSSGC supporter who was always early to commit to our events and annual trip away. His son Jarrod joined us as Kevin was remembered fondly on the 1st Tee, ushered by the words of our President.

Members played in blustery conditions. Stableford was the game and some new faces were atop the podium to share Kevvy’s favourite VB as well as a Christian’s Premium Meats Voucher for Rob Aspromonte, finishing on 36, followed by Ben Clarke and Ryan Carter both with a 34.

Chuckie, Rosco, Tim Lowe, El Presidentè and “Hollywood” Carter bagged the on-course offerings. The return of the BBQ’d snag and a tinnie or two was roundly enjoyed.

Next events: Oct 6th (TT 8:30am), Nov 3rd (TT 8:20am), and Dec 8th (TT 9am). Thanks to Ben Gersback and Daniel Gersback for their assistance and to Mark O’Connor for the post-event feast.

Call Tony, 0418 863 100, for all your membership details and remember to register your attendance and cart requirements on the Tuesday ahead of the date of our next event.

Indy signing off: A couple of fellows pair up to play golf. They reach a par 3 carry over water. The fellow with the honour proceeds to hit a brand-new ball into the lake. He reaches in his bag, pulls out another sleeve of new balls and proceeds to hit all three of those in the water. At that point, he is asked, “Why don’t you just hit an old ball?” He said, “I’ve never owned one.”

Tradies Social Golf

Barry Thompson reports

Twenty players teed-off into a well-prepared Boomerang with Dave Astill and Aaron Griffiths late withdrawals due to illness. Aaron’s forfeiture means Dave Tipping will play Iain Birss in the Matchplay grand finale in our Oct tournament.

Conditions for the Stableford event were ideal, although several players were plagued with an inability to drive past the ladies’ tee and air-swings were the order of the day. Hayden Overton won with 42. Recipe for success: Have a sore shoulder, change style and record 40 for second place. This explains Terry Maney’s performance, but Geoff Hammond’s revival (40) needs explanation.

Kynan Ainslie took out the Bradman’s, but won the Bucket of Balls voucher so we should see an improvement next round. Steve Morgan was welcomed, playing his first round for handicap, he may soon see why Mick is called the Merciless.

Please advise Mick by Oct 1st if you are playing the Nowra away tournament and remember to keep Dec 7th open for our Presentation night.

Thanks to our sponsors Tradies, Helensburgh Butchery, Gallardo’s Pizzeria and Helensburgh Driving Range.

Next: 7am Tee-Off, Sat 19th Oct, Boomerang, Stableford. Please arrive early.