June Golf Reports: Rain forces banning of chariots

Helensburgh Sunday Social Golf Club

Robert ‘Indy’ Jones reports

We headed to Campbelltown once again on May 5th. The damp conditions were an unwelcome addition, the putts slowing down and the fairways holding up well-flighted drives once on the ground put members to the test. On-course prizes were limited to Jordan Munro and Mark O’Connor.

Next events are as follows. Campbelltown: June 2nd – 7:31am, Hurstville on July 7th – 7:45am and August 4th – 8am.

Looking further ahead, interest in a return to Boomerang was evidenced by members who played in May, and back to the future … playing at a single location, that being on the top of the Illawarra escarpment.

Thanks to our sponsors Christian’s Premium Meats and Helensburgh Golf Driving Range.

Contact Tony on 0418 863 100 for all your membership information and remember to register your attendance and cart requirements on the Tuesday ahead of the date of our next event. Join us to enjoy a game of golf, the great outdoors and good company.

Indy signing off – Last month, I heard Master Yoda as Luke sliced the ball onto the next fairway over: “May the Fores be with you.”

Tradies Social Golf

Barry Thompson reports

It was slippers and cocoa for me and others dependent on carts this tournament. Rain had forced the banning of our chariots, so it was sleep-in time for we senior members.

Fifteen of our younger brigade (yes, that includes Terrance Maney) drove off into the tempest and, considering the conditions, some good scores were recorded. Shane Wilson won the Helensburgh Butchery voucher with an impressive 66.

Blake Collins, Paul Morahan, and Dale Blackwell all recorded 72, with Blake claiming the Gallardo’s Pizzeria prize on count-back. Terry collected the Helensburgh Golf Driving Range Bucket of Balls coupon.

Kynan Ainsley won the first nine with Aaron Griffiths taking the second nine. The conditions brought out the best in Shane and Blake with Shane taking out the 10th hole Super Pin and Blake the 14th Nearest the pin. Shane also outlasted Terry 3+2 in their match-play round.

Our next outing is on Sat. 15th at Boomerang. We tee-off at 7am for Stableford event. Let us hope it stays dry so that we can get blokes like Sparrow, Yammu, Bill and myself back on the paddock.