Matchplay Qualifying Round 1

Conditions were ideal as 17 SOS players lined up to do battle in the 1st round of the Matchplay competition.  Roland gallantly withdrew as the odd player out as he has other commitments in later matchplay days. Three guests, Kirsten Anastas as well as Kalgoorlie residents Carl and Zac Naake were welcomed.

Birgit, Kirsten, Gerry & Andrea basking in the morning sun

Colin, Paul G, Earle & Gerry

Gary, Keith & Stephanie

There were calls for Stephanie to be fined for arriving early!

Nice to see Karl making a quick visit. 

He will be back on course soon after completing a few Pennant commitments

Karl & Barry

Paul, aka Gardy, uses a reverse putter stroke to clear the native grass tree!

Gardy in strife with the native grass again!!!

Gardy provided the following link which provides a number of inspired practice routines for imperfect lies!!

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1847952869155938

Peter in the rough, possibly looking for someone else's ball?

Either Peter is looking for his tee, or being told by Shelley
 to hit from the green markers, not the white!!

Peter tees off on the 10th!

Birgit had a 'bunker to bunker' event on the 8th but, her recovery shot 
travelled 80 metres or more, landing just short of the green!

Birgit, Shelley, Boris and Peter stop for a snack on the 12th.

Still occurs too often!

Birgit made an excellent approach to the 14th hole but, not as good as Barry
 who managed just two shots to within 4 metres of the hole.
As the Novelty competition was closest in 3, Barry made short work of claiming the prize!

No-one could see Shelley's ball on the 16th green after she chipped
 her 3rd stroke from 20 metres down the slope!
 Of course, it was "in the hole".

President opens meeting 

SOS President Gerry Tessier opened the meeting by congratulating Greg Bennett on his recent birthday. Shelley noted that it was also World Beer Day in commemoration of Malcolm's birthday!

We also welcome back Gary Burgess from his competition play in Great Britain where he played on several famous courses including St Andrews. Gary finished the global disability competition in the top ten players; a great effort!

Next Week's Competition -  the 3rd round of the Club Championship will be played on the Tuart Course commencing aroud 9.16 am.

Matchplay auction night - a reminder that the auction of the 8 remaining players in the Matchplay Competition will be held on 11 July at the Lot Six Zero eatery in Innaloo. This is always a fun night with Brett Fordham weilding the gavel !  Donations of other auctionable items from members prior to the event will be very well received. Please contact Roland or Paul G.

Competition Results

SOS Captain, Roland Petrie, announced the results of today's competition. There were 7 'wins' and one drawn game.

Novelties

Ladies longest drive on hole 2 - Steph beaten by Andrea

Golden Hole on hole 3 - still no winner since 11 October 2025 !!!!

Mens longest drive on hole 4 - James

NTP in 2 on hole 10 - Kirsten, Roland, both beaten by Shelley

NTP in 3 on hole 14 - Andrea beaten by Boris

Golden Hole #2 on hole 18 - Roland who won $29.

Birdies

There were 5 only birdies scored today:

3 by Roland on 7, 15. & 18

1 by Shelley on the 16th (a blind 'chip in' from 20 metres)

1 by Coops on the 15th

Raffle

The raffle was a bit of a two-sided event with Barry winning both 1st prize  ($10) as well as one of the later draws ($5) !  A total of $55 was raised and $30 paid out in prizes.

Earle also cleaned up with two $5 wins.

Ash Tray Collection

Paul G and Gerry pitched in to collect the fines, which claimed a total of just $25 towards the SOS Ash Tray Fund; used for donations to the WABGA and other worthy causes! Collective amnesia or too many 10 & 20 cent pieces?

Many thanks to Birgit, Gardy & Derek for providing photos and material for this blog.

A few tips on speeding up play:

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 2

 

Club Championship, Round 2.

Not a care in the world

Another perfect day for golf - a steady 21° and not a cloud in the sky.

Birgit always brings her own sunshine

We were meant to play golf.

Don gets support from a convenient tree

Before that shot of Don's, he played one backwards from inside the hole in the tree! Tough game eh?

Stroke play.

Colin's visiting the Outer Limits

Always a nervous start.

All fun and games

Paul B manages a nine on the first hole

Paul shows Derek how to wear a hat

Before going on to crush the next half dozen.

Chips all round

Including a monster on the fourth to claim the longest drive

Oh dear. And the round was going so well...

Good to see James back with us again

We welcomed Wendy as a guest

And Tom playing off his first SOS handicap

This is a tricky one

Roland felt the pressure of playing in the first group, but finished with an amazing somersault off the net on the 18^th to save what would have made the car park, but instead made the green.

He did propose that we made this the ‘Biblical Round’, ie the first shall be last and the last shall be first.

The committee disagreed.

Peter missed an absolute tap in on the 6^th, by incomprehensively using the back of his curved putter instead of the flat.

Andrea's Afro - could catch on

So, to the novelties:

Nearest in 3 on the 9^th, Derek, but outpointed by Paul B.

The ladies longest drive on the 15^th, just Lynne.

Men’s longest drive on the 4^th, Paul B again.

Greg's gardening

Nearest on the 6^th - Paul B yet again.

Gets the hat trick

Now, we trust you have July 11^th marked in your diaries - it is the much anticipated

FOOD AND FUN NIGHT

at Lot 60. 

There will be sit down hot meals, raffles, prizes and the auction of the Match Play finalists.

It’ll be fully catered for, under the management of your Social Committee.

Booking is now open, $30 for members, $37.50 for guests.

Send your payment to the SOS account - not the booking account - to secure your place.

That’s SOS GOLF GROUP INC

036-032

816543

We’re hoping members will contribute to the raffle and hamper prizes - please let Gerry or Paul G help you with your donation.

Back to the golf

Birdies from Paul B on the 3^rd,

Keith on the 4^th,

and an EAGLE on the 10^th from Lynne - congratulations.

Some solid scores this week, 

and a great round from Andrea.

Thanks to all our photographers this week - some great shots,

Next week, first round of the Match Play.

There are a few special rules.

One to remember is that you should let the player furthest from the pin play first, or you can be asked to play your shot again. (Annoying, if it was a good one).

Haven’t had to play in the rain much recently, but if the greens are flooded, here’s how to play your shot: