Golf reports: Well done Up Towners

Tradies Social Golf

Barry Thompson reports

ICAC is closed on Saturdays. I found this to be true after several desperate calls to rescind the devastating news that the mighty downtowners had fallen. Sunday morning, I awoke to the realisation that the opposition had outplayed us and that even Shane Wilson’s classy Struggle Town tee shirt had not lifted us to victory. Well done, Up Towners, see you next year.

Our AGM saw the outgoing committee re-elected in its entirety except for the handicapper. Paul Morahan stood down from the position and we thank him for his work over the last few years. Paul’s replacement, Mick Carroll, is a true gentleman in every sense of the word. He is a paragon of virtue and a pillar of society. That should earn me a few brownies.

During my role as Returning Officer, I accidentally welcomed the new committee as the class of 1984.

Do not think that this slip indicates senility. I recently re-read the book of that title and it must have stuck in my mind. Either that or I must have been pining for the last year I played decent golf.

So, another year has rolled over and once again President Terry and his committee members have excelled themselves. It has been pleasing to see several new younger players join our ranks.

It is too close to Christmas for any snide digs so I will just wish one and all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

See you back at Boomerang for a 7am Tee Off on Saturday, 20th January 1984 – sorry, 2024!

Helensburgh Sunday Social Golf Club

Robert ‘Indy’ Jones reports

November 12th, a day out on the fairways of Campbelltown. On a warm sunny morning we kicked off on the 10th tee, giving the B-Grade longest drivers an instant challenge. Stableford scoring reached a well-earned 40 points by Frank Morgan leaving a gap to Peter Gardner on 33, closely followed by Frank Zuccala with 32 points, the rest of us in the 20s.

Josh Smith’s instant success after securing his handicap is now looking to have it increased, possibly dragged back by playing partners including my good self, the young afflicted Ben and witnessing a snooker shot, in off the red marker but alas in the water, on the fourteenth. On course Peter G. and Frank M. cleaned up 60% of the prizes, leaving little to be had by the rest, whilst Ben Clarke continued on his 2nd card with the driving exhibition.

Our final golfing event for 2023 is on December 10th on the fairways and greens at Hurstville followed by, on Sunday December 17th, the HSSGC gala event to relive those almost birdies and eagles MC’d by the well-travelled Tony.

Please make your presence and partners known as early as possible by contacting Tony on 0418 863 100.

Updates to members via text and email. Please continue to support our prize sponsors Christian’s Premium Meats and Helensburgh Golf Range and join us to enjoy a game of golf, the great outdoors and good company.

Indy signing off …

A scratch golfer? One who hit the ball, and scratches his/her head wondering where on Earth it went.