November's golf reports

Tradies Social Golf

Tradies Social Golf

Barry Thompson reports

Who’d be a groundsman in these times of turbulent weather?

Just when the course is improving it buckets down again and you’re back to square one. However, reports suggest that Boomerang’s preparation was better than anticipated and some respectable scores were recorded.

The lack of carts restricted our numbers to 11 and Ivan McMillan won the day with a 41, just outshining his playing partner, Dave Astill, with a 39. Tung Nguyen carded a 38 for a third placing.

They, of course, will be off to Helensburgh Butchery and Gallardo’s Pizzeria to claim their prizes. Geoff Hammonds rounded off the prize
list by winning the Helensburgh Driving Range voucher.

Congratulations to Dave Astill who becomes our Match Play champion with a 5-3 win over Jerry Reilley.

Would those holding trophies please return them to Mick to be prepared for our Presentation Night, which will be held at Tradies on Friday, 2nd December. Mick is also taking names of attendees for this event.

We have two outings listed for November. The first is on Saturday 5th at Boomerang with a 7am tee-off. This is the big money event, the second Championship round where reputations are made and broken.

We return to Boomerang on the 19th (7am) to contest the Uptown-Downtown Cup. I don’t subscribe to mumblings about Terry Maney’s Uptown crew’s tactics in winning the last two encounters. All the same, it wouldn’t hurt us Downtowners to keep an eye on them.

Hope to see you at both events and may we play in sunshine.

Helensburgh Sunday Social Golf Club

Robert ‘Indy’ Jones reports

The HSSGC tour attempted a return to Kareela after a number of months, but alas the weather yet again ruined the opportunity to get the coveted “Hole in One”, the unlikely “Eagle”, or for some, those “A” graders, see the “birdies” jump onto the score card.

Our next scheduled events are to be held at Campbelltown on November 20th, followed by Kareela on December 4th. Updates to members via email and contact “Titanium” Tony on 0418 863 100 for membership information.

Please continue to support our sponsors Christian’s Premium Meats and Helensburgh Golf Range and other local businesses that support the local community.

Back on course, join us to enjoy a game of golf, the outdoors and good company.

Indy signing off: What are the primary components of a golfer’s diet? A lot of greens and water … Lately, water has been very prominent.