SOS Golf

Saturday, March 29, 2025

AGM STABLEFORD ROUND

Yesterdays round heralded the end of our 2024/2025 season and coincided with the clubs AGM. More on this in the Info Desk section following.

Despite a scorching 36 degrees forecast a record 30 players signed up for the days play . As things turned out the maximum probably exceeded that forecast and this took it toll on the field apart from our podium placers.

Prior to play I asked all players photographed to put on their best AGM faces and these are the results

The 3 Paul's with Paul G & B seizing the opportunity to display their newly shaven noggin's (Paul C inserted to provide contrast)

Not sure what what Coops is planning to do with his coffee!

Outstanding AGM faces here by Birgit & Andrea

Another outstanding effort here by Hilly & Garry

Pathetic effort here with the AGM face from Karl & our newest member Dave Millar

Too much smiling in this group

The Shaven Noggin's pointing to something that has Coops baffled. Unbelievably Coops was without his toasted cheese and bacon sandwich because the later tee time inspired his wife (Coops words) to prepare a proper breakfast for him. Without giving too much away his performance on the day, following the breakfast, may become a permanent part of his pre game routine. Spare a thought for Coops wife though.

"Spots of Bovver"

Our newest member Dave and Lynley featured prominently this week.

The resting place of Dave's drive on the 10th.

Two miracles followed, firstly Dave managed a smile for this photo and secondly, after advancing is second shot a meagre 2 metres he hit his third within a metre of the hole and walked off with a par.

Lynley's diabolical dilemma on the 6th?

"The Results"

The Winners & Losers"

In first place with a hearty breakfast in his belly Coops who had a day out to be remembered with a sensational 77 off the stick for 40 points including an "eagle" on the 4th, arguably the hardest hole on The Tuart, and a birdie on the 14th. What a show off!.

In second place with a great round of 37 points was our newest member, Dave Millar

In third place with a solid 35 points (and impressive 79 off the stick) was Garry.

Sadly for Anthony it wasn't the day he envisaged and he took home the lollies.

Golf can be like that and the graph below sums it up pretty well

"The Novelties"

Golden Hole # 3 - Club (Huge jackpot on offer next week)

Nearest the pin in 2 on # 7 - Andrea followed by Paul B
Men's longest drive # 9 - Gardy

Nearest the pin in 3 # 14 - Shelly followed by Andrea followed by Earle

Ladies longest drive - Shelly followed by Andrea followed by Lynley

Nearest the pin in 1 #18 - Paul by followed by Frances

Hopefully enough drama in there for Puggy

"Eagles"

Coops on #4 and he's now talking appearance money!!

"Birdies"

Another plethora of birdies

Coops on #14

Paul B on #7 and #10

Jo-Ann on #12

Frances on # 18

James on # 7

Hilly on # 7

Karl on # 15 and #18

Bernie on # 6

Gardy on # 9

"THE INFO DESK"

THE AGM

We had a big turnout for the AGM which reflects the keen interest in the club by its members and its future.

The meeting was chaired by Derek who did a splendid job ensuring that all had equal opportunity to speak and express their views on various matters up for discussion.

Excellent presentation were provided by our president Gerry and treasurer Peter and assistant treasurer Shelly.

All motions were passed unanimously with a lively discussion around the awarding of novelties to any member that fails to attend the after match presentations. This resulted in Greg volunteering to retain and distribute any novelties not collected on the day.

The election of our new committee went unopposed with no further nominations from the floor and for 2025/2026 is:-

President for a second term - Gerry

Captain for a second term - Andrea

Vice captain for a first term - Karl

Treasurer for an uncountable number of terms - Peter

Booking officer for an uncountable number of terms - Shelly

Social Organiser - Glen K

Assistant social organisers - Frances & Carol

A big shout out to all those that worked behind the scenes to make it a successful AGM - Shelly (subway food), Earle (wine), Frances & Lynley (table, table layout, and nibbles), Cyrena (fruit platter), Andrea (beer). My apologies if I have left anyone off.

A warm thank you to Popey

who sponsored the club for the last 3 years and a call out to Barry who stepped up to the plate with a generous $250 donation to the club .

Lastly but not least it was great to see Lyn at the AGM and we wish her well with a speedy recovery and return to golf. Given Lynley's recent form Lyn's return is eagerly awaited. It will be good t have the dynamic duo reunited again.

ALL ABILITIES GOLF

In keeping with the clubs long history of supporting good causes Garry Burgess has represented our club at many PGA events in Australia in the past and continues to do so. This May, Garry heads off to the UK to pay in the Ping Scottish Open for Disabled Players, and also the G4D Open to be played at Woburn. Most of his costs are funded from various sources, however he still finds himself with a shortfall of $800 and any donation members would like to make to assist Garry would be greatly appreciated. Speak to Garry direct with any assistance you can offer.

TENACIOUS HOUSE

Again in keeping with the clubs long history in supporting community groups and those that need a little assistance Roland has asked if any member can support the organisation, Tenacious House a rehabilitation faculty for men with addictions. Roland volunteers there and has advised that the men have built a make shift driving range at the property where they are housed and require any old golf balls you may have stashed away. If you have please bring them to golf with you and Roland will be very happy to take them. Personally I have a bag full that I'll drop off next week.

NEXT WEEK

Next week is the Opening Day of our 2025/2026 season and we will be playing The Tuart again with the format to be announced. Tee off time is 9.08 am allowing for Coops wife to make him breakfast again. The long range forecast is 26 Degrees with the possibly of 1 mm of rain

CONCLUSION

I'll leave you with this. The old adage that's there's two sides to every story is as true today as it has ever been. I've always suspected the golfers "may" be smarter than others and recent research seems to have confirmed this. However other research and developments in AI suggests otherwise.

Saturday, March 22, 2025

STABLEFORD

It was Stableford on the Old Course, with a decent winter tee-off time of 0900 hrs.

And so we celebrated the equinox (March 22) which the calendar will tell you is well into autumn.

However, the weather hadn’t read the memo, so we had a beautiful blue-sky day with nary a breeze, and in any other part of the world we would have been relaxing by the pool, cooling down with an ice-cold pina colada on the side.

But this is Perth.

Harald and Gary Williams joined us for the day (Andrea’s family).

And prospective member David Miller joined for a game with Gerry, Karl and Coops.

Which meant that we had a strong field of 24 for the day.

Good to see some old friends back.

And thoughts for those who are still in recovery mode - looking forward to having you all back again as soon as you’re fit.

There were anniversaires to celebrate. Lynley tells us she’s now 70 (but we’re to put 50 in the blog, so we have).

Colin likes to increase the challenge on the 10th

And Kerry and Wally Edwards celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary (gulp). Congratulations to you both.

The novelties went as follows:

Nearest the pin in 1 on the 2^nd - Popey the only name on the card. (He was in the 5^th group - no-one on the green until then?)

Longest Drive for girls on the 5^th goes to Andrea (only three girls played - where were you all?)

Nearest in 3 on the 7^th - Gardy

Puggy shows how it's done

The Golden Hole was unclaimed.

Men’s longest drive on the 17^th - Roland, then Dave, but Popey got even further

Nearest in 3 on the 18^th, to Pug Dog in the first group, and there it stayed for the rest of the field. (It was pretty close!)

Pug Dog was a bit disappointed with the lack of tension and passion in the reading of the novelties. He has offered Karl lessons in drama. (Well-qualified to do so, as some have commented!)

Keith was sinking putts from all corners of the green.

Apparently Popey could do no wrong.

The Welsh contingent struggled a bit (probably the weather, a few snow flurries might have helped you feel at home) but enjoyed the lollies.

Andrea had a birdie on the 1^st (Makes you feel today is going to be the day, doesn’t it!)

Goochie on the 4^th and 17^th (The rest were just bloody pars, I suppose)

David scored a birdie on the 8^th

And Popey picked one up on the 15^th

Well done, those players.

Now if you’re short of cash, we’ll publish here a full list of the raffle winners. A sob story could well strike gold here:

Gerry the big winner, then

Barry

Gary Burgess

Greg Williams

Paul Cooper

Andrea Williams

Now the competition - a wide range of scores today, from the sublime to the ridiculous.

So, a thank you to the fines collectors, and all those who sent in photographs. Karl will be taking care of the blog next week, so make sure he has plenty of material.

A reminder that next week we’ll be celebrating (?) the AGM at Perry Lakes after the game, before enjoying free drinks and tasty snacks. Do turn up if you can, or send your apologies to Derek if you’d like to have your apology recorded in the minutes.

Saturday, March 15, 2025

IRISH STABLEFORD

Expect to sea a see (or to see a sea) of lush green greens & fairways and a couple of green & blue shirts.

It's St. Patrick's day and the SOS'lers played an Irish Stableford perfect for this occasion. Though wait! Till we dive into action let's fact-check first.

St. Patrick wasn't Irish, but he was born in Wales (Andrea, did you know that??)

He was captured by Irish pirates and enslaved in Ireland......

AND those of us wearing blue today were not that wrong :-)

Have a look here if you are interested in history!

https://theconversation.com/how-the-color-of-st-patricks-day-went-from-blue-to-green-248985

OK, but now let's return to the more serious SOS golf business:

We had a full field of 24 players, although sadly Greg Bennett pulled out so we were 23 players.

Greg, we hope you are ok mate and I'm sure through the blog you will experience the great atmosphere of the day.

BEFORE THE GAME

I leave that up to the reader

Andrea's borrowed headdress
looks much better on her

than on that sad buggy.

Some are greener than others,
but a good effort nonetheless.
Sorry Roland, forgot to capture your socks onto the photo

The usual pre-game banter

between captain and president (stand in)

Our treasurer & bookings officer with
pre-game paperwork.
What would we do without yous?

Blogger & blogger
(she thinks it might be
German Altweiber,
where you cut off ties)

yes, I got those green "pearls"
at Red Dot too!

Peter & Maureen

The "GREEN GOBLINS"
aka
"HILL'S ANGELS"

group 2 " STONED BLARNEYS"

"the stoned ones" called "to order"

the "SHENANIGANS" more of one of them later

the greenest group the "KILL KENNY'S"

Birgit & her green cowboy

our last group "RINGS OF KERRY" Kerry, not
sure if you got a ring, but at least you got a photo done

DURING THE GAME

Peter, our very own Scottish-Irish warrior

Mark W on the first tee,
more on him later

Yeah Goochy,
those gym sessions finally pan out

This crazy mate drove his ball
out onto the street.....
(hope nothing
else was "squeezed")

... climbed over the fence
& pitched it back to the fairway.
NEEDLESS to say:
He continued to play his provisional ball
so no rules were broken

Who's wearing that hat??

Never ask your fellow players
to keep an eye on the drive you try
to give everything.
Paul B. attempting his 2nd shot.

Shelley somewhere out there...

yep that looks good! Mission fulfilled.

The " Kill Kennys" somewhere

Where is the little bugger.....

oh well, we'll find it!

Quick shot of group 5 (Derek, Glen, Bernie & Roland)

Paul C. shot that one nicely
under the green tree, got it out almost
perfectly....

...to the next tricky situation.

Mark W. had one of the best games
of his life he almost
PARED,
but the small white devil
skimmed over the hole.
The whole team couldn't believe it.

2 sad people

3 sad people

4 sad people

AFTER THE GAME

Steph and her Irish coffee... 😼

Garry found a green bag....

Andrea's only green
equipment of the day

RESULTS:

The winning group took home a bottle of "Tipperary Road",

pour it over your ice-cream and enjoy

Well done Hilly!
You cracked the GOLDEN HOLE
100$$$$

BIRDIES

Glenn 15

Goochy 17 & 18

Hilly 16

Karl 8 & 15

Keith 16

Mark W 4 & 5 & 7 & 15

Popey 10

Shelley 3

NOVELTIES

# 2 Nearest the pin in 1: Lynley

# 4 Ladies LD: Lynley, Maureen

# 7 Nearest the pin in 2: Mark W

# 16 Golden Hole: Mark H

# 17 LD Men & Women : Karl, Mark W.

# 18 Nearest the pin in 3: not put out :-)

RAFFLE

Earle got the main price with #72 and another one with 74

Birgit aka "Elton John's sister" got the award
for the best costume of the day

President's address:

Bernie was welcomed as a guest player and Matt joined us for a drink afterwards.
We're launching a campaign to attract more players to the club, a big thank you to Derek for composing the flyer. Each member is expected to distribute a few of them.
Next week: Stableford @ the Old Course

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