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Helensburgh Sunday Social Golf Club

Robert ‘Indy’ Jones reports

On a very warm January 21, members drove and “fore’d” their way along Hurstville GC’s fairways. New prize holes leading up to the start of the new handicap system saw Luke Hatcher take the first prize of 2024 with a Stableford score of 34, followed by Rob Carter 33 and Daniel “of the many” on the podium with 30. 5 players shared on-course goodies. It was too hot for me.

We returned two weeks later to contest the Joe Doherty Cup on February 4th. Ben Clarke scooped up 1st prize with 41 Stableford points, followed by Luke, in 2nd with 37 (despite the “-4”) and Bruce “of the many” on a count-back settled for 3rd place with 35. Mr Clarke gave the course a bit of a touch-up generally, collecting four on-course prizes leaving the rest of us to build a castle or two in the bunkers. Will “-4” give us a chance?

Next events: Campbelltown, March 3rd, 6.28am. Campbelltown, April 7th, 6:28am. Campbelltown, May 5th, 7:38am. Plus, Blotto is waiting, get a number and win.

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

Indy signing off: Many a golfer prefers a golf cart to a caddy because it cannot count, criticise, or laugh… Don’t forget to organise yours!

Tradies Social Golf

Barry Thompson reports

Twenty-seven members played a 2Ball Best Ball format under pleasant conditions with the early Tee Off allowing us to be back at Tradies before the heat.

Two of our newcomers, Jye Smith and Hayden Overton, amassed a healthy 53 points to win the day and the Helensburgh Butchery prize. Well done, boys, you will be giving the older blokes something to chase.

Roger Hendry and Terry Maney beat Geoff Hammonds and Gavin Sinclair and three other 46-point teams to take second place on count-back. Enjoy your Gallardo’s Pizzeria winnings. I tried to get an extra prize for Roger for having to play with Terry. This proposal was rejected by a heartless committee, however, Roger’s pockets were a’jingle after he won the 7th Eagles Nest.

We welcomed Blake Collins and Aaron Griffiths who were playing for handicap. It is a good sign for the club that I did not know the names of a lot of the players. It has been a few years since that occurred and reflects the influx of a younger brigade.

Iain Birss and John Towns won the Helensburgh Driving Range voucher, just in time to prepare for our 2024 Matchplay campaign. Mick will need the names for this event by next tournament.

Our next outing will be on 16th March. Tee Off 7am. Please arrive early to assist starters. Our next Sunday away game will be to Calderwood on 24th March. Tee Off will be at 8.45. Mick needs names by 16th March.