Vale Brian Taylor

Tradies Social Golf Club's Barry Thompson reports.

Our club has lost a staunch member and friend with Brian’s untimely passing.

Brian was a born and bred ’Burgher and even before serving in Vietnam he was an active member of the Workers golf club. He held several committee positions over the years and when our club transitioned into Tradies Sports and Social Golf Club he became our President, a position he held for many seasons.

Perhaps he came to the fore when he worked with the late Bob Britten, Bill Dodd and other stalwarts of the day in organising the frequent charity and family days we held. We need corporate sponsorship for two more holes, someone would say. “See Brian Taylor” would come the reply and generally Brian would deliver the goods.

Brian was a real club man, and we will miss watching him stride up the fairway, trakkies tucked into his socks and wearing that signature ’orrible hat.

We reflect with appreciation on Brian’s contribution to our club and extend our condolences to Jean and daughter Alana.

Club report: Roger Henry proved to be a real mud runner when he mastered the atrocious conditions to win our April tournament with 38 hard-won points. His shot on the tenth plonked within the 1m circle of the Eagles Nest… a sure winner until Steve Facey put one even closer to take the prize. Can’t win them all Roger but you still claim the Helensburgh Butchery prize.

Iain Birss and Dave Astill both carded 34’s. Iain won the Gallardo’s Pizzeria voucher on count back.

Jerry Reilly won the Helensburgh Driving Range certificate. Should have gone to a desperate 36 handicapper who really needs it (only saying). We welcomed Tang Nguyen back to the fold, Tang vied against his father Tung who gave him a thrashing winning by one point. Welcome back Tang.

All other results will be on our Facebook page. Please don’t scoff when you read them, it was pure murder out there. The Golden Jacket is in mothballs (literally) after another postponement of the tour. No doubt Mick will organise something interesting for next year; or maybe sooner?

Our April numbers were down due to ban on carts. Let’s hope conditions allow a greater roll up for our May outing. This is the first round of our Championships and Tee-Off is 7am on Sat 21st. Paul will be inviting entries nearer to the event.