Helensburgh Sunday Social Golf Club
Robert ‘Indy’ Jones reports
HSSGC Headed to Campbelltown on April 7th to be once again challenged despite atrocious weather. Regardless, being damp underfoot did not deter members, the game of “Par” resulted in a narrow win to Mark O’Connor with a score of “+1”, ahead of Rob Carter and Blake O’Conner both with a score of “0” (no, don’t ask me) separated on a count back to be 2nd and 3rd on the day.
The O’Connors displayed their love of an early start capturing 70% of the on-course prizes, again Dad leading the way, leaving one other member, Rob Aspromonte, with the remaining spoils.
Next events: Campbelltown: May 5th - 7:38am; Campbelltown: June 2nd - 7:31am; and a return to Hurstville on July 7th - 7:45am.
Call Tony, 0418 863 100, for more info and to register your attendance and cart requirements on the Tuesday before our next event.
Indy’s sign-off: You can drive me crazy, waste time puttering around and still be the best, by par.
Tradies Social Golf
Barry Thompson reports
Twenty-three players teed off under bleak conditions although our Presso turned up a bit late as he had to get his Saints flag out of mothballs. We welcomed new members Blake Collins, Aaron Griffiths, Dale Blackwell, Ryan Wrigley, and Shaun Lindsey. They’ve turned in three cards and we petition Ming the Merciless to treat them gently.
In the Stableford, Gary Overton (38) pipped Blake Collins (38) on countback to share the Helensburgh Butchery and Gallardo’s Pizzeria prizes, Iain Birss (36) third and Ivan McMillan (19) admitted playing dead to win the Bradman’s prize.
There were some good drives despite the conditions with Kynan winning A grade, Craig B and Geoff C. Hayden won the 10th Eagles Nest. Bad luck, it was not the 7th Hayden, that’s where the money is. Roger took out the Helensburgh Driving Range Bucket of Balls voucher
In the Matchplay first-round games Iain beat Dave Astill 4&3, Dave Tipping beat Kynan 2&1, Mick beat Geoff 4&3 and Blake beat Gavin.
Our next outing is on May 18th. We Tee Off at 7am and play a stroke event, the first round of the club championships. Please arrive early.
