October's Golf Reports

Tradies Social Golf

Barry Thompson reports

The split round format is allowing us to field the maximum numbers allowable. However, I am impatient for the Saturday we can meet back at Tradies as one raucous group. I am even anticipating Terry’s presentation speeches with enthusiasm.

Learnt the secret! Win the Helensburgh Driving Range voucher one month, put it to good use and win the next tourney with 42 points. Well, done to Jerry Reilly. Hope this month’s voucher winner, Brian Taylor, can do the same.

Good to see Kevin O’Brian back after a lay-off and still swinging well enough to card a 40 to pip the ever-consistent Sparrow King’s 39 card. Our thanks to Gallardo’s Pizzeria and Helensburgh Butchery – your prizes add spice to our tournaments.

Our one truly isolated member, Laurie Thompson, sends his regards to we lucky ’burghers who can get to a course. His car is parked in a Greystanes street, nose toward Boomerang, waiting for the gun.

Shared a cart with Bill Dodd. Two older gents out for a Friday drive. I doubt Bill used much more than a 3 iron and putter to win the front nine, beat my driver every time.

Full results will be on our Facebook and Paul will advise of the format of our next outing. This is scheduled for Saturday, 9th October at Boomerang,7.30 Tee Off. Stay well and hope to see you next round.

Helensburgh Sunday Social Golf Club

Robert ‘Indy’ Jones reports

Another month has raced past and hopefully we are closer to socially resuming our beloved game with friends. Whilst there may not be Stableford scores, nearest the flag or holes-in-one to arouse the members, there are a number of events to celebrate:

Congratulations to Darren and his partner on the birth of their baby girl, Frankie Jayne.

The expansion of the Gersback clan, Adam and Teghan in October.

The opportunities provided to members, to enjoy a round (who are close enough to play), by Kareela pro Scotty and our dedicated President.

Unfortunately, the trip away to the Southern Highlands has definitely landed out of bounds for 2021. Continuing Covid restrictions has our October event landing in the rough so we look forward to hitting a drive or two in November. Alas not too much more to report other than our wish to members as we endure the impact of this virus, remain positive whilst keeping safe and healthy.

Support our business partners, look out for our reports here at 2508 and emails to members. For membership information to be playing, hopefully in the not too distant future, enjoying the outdoors and good company contact Tony on 0418 863 100.

Indy signing off … Golf: A five-kilometre walk punctuated with frequent disappointments. If only it was within 5k.