Golfing in April with local social clubs

Barry Thompson reports from Tradies Social Golf

February: Just as Terry’s game was on the improve after frolicking in the trees on the first and second, the rain started and developed into a deluge that halted play at the ninth. 

Dave Astill led the field home with 21 points off a 28 handicap, followed by Roger Hendry and Mick Carroll, both scoring 17. Shane Wilson won the Helensburgh Driving Range Bucket of Balls voucher and the Presso took out the Bradmans. 

I am assured that there was no violence involved when Terry tripped over his towbar in the parking area. Luckily, he was not injured, and Rod was only an innocent bystander. 

March: Finally, we were able to tee-off into fine weather. The event was a two-man Ambrose and Paul flew home from foreign snowfields to partner the evergreen Sparrow in taking the Bradmans. At the other end, Shane and Jerry took the crown, followed by Gary and Hayden. My embedded agent was not present, so I have no scandal at hand. Will do better next month! 

Our next outing (an individual Stableford event) is at Boomerang on April 11, we tee-off at 7am. Please arrive early to assist our starters.  

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

Robert ‘Indy’ Jones reports from Helensburgh Sunday Social Golf Club

On a cool and breezy morning we welcomed Dan Sullivan for the first time, birthday boy Luke Hatcher (one year after his last appearance) and Blake O’Connor’s handicap slashed (-4) to join “A” grade.

The day began with Benny the “Dozer” collecting the loot in Treasurer Scotty’s absence. On-course eyes were searching for the marker, longest drive “B” grade, “Hatched” on the 4th (drug-testing required). Standing on the dais at the 19th were Peter Gardner (42 points), Frank Zuccala (36) and Luke “Longest drive Birthday boy” (35). Newcomer Dan S. nabbed an NTP along with Craig N., Ben Gersback, Peter G., Frank Z. and Luke H, all winners on the day. A handicapped Blake crashed to FATOE.

Thanks to our sponsors: Christian’s Premium Meats and Helensburgh Driving Range. Next events are April 12, May 3 and June 14 – all 8am tee-offs. 

Call Tony (0418 863 100) to register attendance and cart requirements on the Tuesday before the date of our next event and for membership info.

Indy signing off: Greatest fear… Making a hole-in-one and having to buy the entire clubhouse a drink. (I think I’m safe.)