The day dawned at Atherton cold, windy and with misty rain falling. One of the better days in Atherton. Sorry, “Tablelanders”, only joking. It was, however, quite brisk and moist when the Committee and early players arrived. There was a consensus amongst the “early birds” that we would be lucky to have 60 players turn up for a game. To our great surprise and delight, we finished up with 88 players, if not a record, then one of the biggest turnouts I can remember in my time on the Committee. The field was made up of 72 men and 16 ladies.
I believe that this is in a great part due to the way our organisation is made to feel so welcome there by Kylie who is efficient, helpful and attentive when looking after our members administratively and in her catering. I understand that she had some assistance today from an Atherton stalwart, Cheryl Piccone. Another incentive is the excellent condition the course is in and this is due to the efforts of Brendan, the Course Superintendent. The greens and fairways were in great condition, and there are a number of improvements visible including the creation of new bunkers at 7th, 11th, 17thand lengthening of the bunker on the right of 13th green. (No doubt there are some players who would debate my use of the word “improvements” when talking about new bunkers).
We had six new members join today, Brian Hughes from Atherton, Gail O’Shea from Cairns, Shirley Carney, Mossman, Roger Simm, West Aviat and Greg Ferry and Peter Fox from H.M.B. This brought our membership up to 220, with 166 men and 54 ladies. Additionally Lance and Rhoda Pedrana rejoined and it was great to see them return to our games. Tony Ellen from Mt. Garnet played as a visitor today and was also welcomed.
The event today was sponsored by DRUMMOND GOLF, a valued sponsor. It was a 2 Person Ambrose and it appears the players enjoyed a different game from the normal Single Stableford. Voucher winners today are reminded that they have one month to use the vouchers. If you have difficulty in redeeming them within the month, Darren Golder, the proprietor, encourages you to contact him so that he can assist you in the voucher’s redemption.
A list of successful nominees for our game at Mirage on Friday week, 6th July, will be published either in the Blog and/or an email will be forwarded those members in the next 48 hours. The final arrangements will be published in the next couple of days also.
You are all reminded that our next game is at Half Moon Bay next Tuesday. I’m advised that the kitchen will be open for hamburgers, chips, sandwiches etc. It would be appreciated if players pre-order any snacks and forms will be available to facilitate this. Also don’t forget the Club’s generous donation of a slab of beer for our free raffle for those staying after the game.
Take care,
Greg.
“El Presidente”.
TODAY’S RESULTS
2 PERSON AMBROSE:
Winners: Lois Tait & John Tolhurst, 58.
Runners Up: Roger Simm & Tony Lattimore, 61.25.
62: Andrina Wilson & Robin Tonks.
64: Dave Morrison & Don McHardie.
64.5: Greg Gibb & John Everall, John Gregan & Keith Schirmer.
64.75: Graeme & Trish George, Greg Ferry & Peter Fox, Rick Gooderham & Darryl DeClifford.
65: Claud Clark & Brian Brown.
65.25: John Famularo & Bruce Jenner.
65.5: Tracy Dickinson & Ross Ellen.
65.75: Steve Edwards & Peter Doherty.
66: Les Doolan & Barry Pike.
66.25: Tae Zheng & Colin Smith.
66.5: Alan Dwyer & Mark Buckle, Kevin Walsh & Doug Christison.
N.T.P.’s MEN: 3rd Roger Smith, 11th Dennis Lankester, 13th Colin Smith, Ian McLeod/Carey. EAGLE 5th Keith Schirmer.
N.T.P.’s LADIES: 3rd Kay Cleland, 11th and 13th Andrina Wilson. 18th No Winner.
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