July's Golf Reports

Tradies Social Golf

Barry Thompson reports

A chilly early-morning tee-off, the ping of a three iron on a Callaway pill and a fast-improving Boomerang course, what could be better? We’re back in business!

The ban on carts, however, restricted our numbers to 15 and the rust occasioned by our lay-off was reflected in our scores. One member was so out of touch he forgot how to read his golf calendar and had to chase his group up the fairway after arriving late.

Dave Astill won the event on count back from Iain Birss, both on 32 to share the major Helensburgh Butchery and Gallardo’s Pizzeria prizes. A 31 placed me third.

“Only three turn up?” chortled Jason as I proudly presented my voucher.

Match play got underway and first round winners were: Roger Hendry, Jerry Reilly and Mark Ryan.

Lucky Paul Morahan took the Helensburgh Driving Range voucher. Thanks to Tradies for our new winter jackets. They are as warm as toast and a nice piece of kit.

The postponed Gold Jacket tour is now booked for 12th-14th November. There are options for playing in this event. If interested speak to Mick Carroll at our next outing which is at Boomerang on 16th July with a 7.30am tee-off.

Note: There will be a levy on our next month fees to buy Mark Ryan a new alarm clock!

Helensburgh Sunday Social Golf Club

Robert ‘Indy’ Jones reports

The HSSGC Tour is well underway in 2022. The fairways of Hurstville GC are the current challenge with our first look having already taken place on June 26th, to be closely followed on July 10th. Hopefully we will see the rise of new members testing the old guard.

We look forward to the return of Tim Lowe and Matt Green in the coming months and Kevvie who has been a little under the weather.

Thanks to Christian’s Premium Meats and Helensburgh Golf Range in support of HSSGC and other local businesses that support the local community.

Emails continue to keep members up to date. For membership information, contact Tony on 0418 863 100. Join us and enjoy a game of golf, the outdoors and good company.

Indy signing off …

To some golfers, the greatest handicap is the ability to add correctly…. (Tony is right).