Stableford on Old Course + AGM

A perfect late summer day greeted 22 players to the Old Course for a stableford competition.

Then, on to Perry Lakes for the SOS Annual General Meeting and competition results!

The forecast temperature did not eventuate and a cooling breeze resulted in a very pleasant experience under blue skies, particularly if you used a cart!

Always leave a 'tap-in' until you have a good stance!

Colin's ball went left off the 4th tee and dropped into the centre of a
 massive fallen branch reqiring both Peter and Colin to move the tree

Annual General Meeting

The SOS 2026 annual general meeting was chaired most adeptly by Derek Longhurst who kept the business moving along at a good pace whilst allowing members to debate the various motions before calling for a vote.

President, Gerry Tessier's report was well received, the focus being on membership, finances and the work of the committee.

Chairman Derek in action! 

All motions contained in the notice of meeting were carried, including motion 5 with a minor amendment. 

Discussion on the motions

Gerry puts the case for Shelley's Honour Status

New Honour Member

The President put a proposal to the meeting that Shelley Yeo be made an Honor Member of the SOS Golf Group.  Members present unanimousley approved the appointment acknowledging Shelley's long term membership and significant contributions to the administration of the club.

New Committee Appointed

The President advised the meeting that nominations for the 2026/2027 committee had been received for each committee position. The new committee for 2026/2027 comprises:

President                            Gerry Tessier

Captain                               Roland Petrie

Vice-Captain                       Paul Gardner

Treasurer                            Peter Baird

Booking Officer                  Shelley Yeo

Communications Officer    Derek Longhurst

Social Organiser                Frances Longhurst

Roland thanks Chair for appointment as Captain
while Shelley records the minutes of the meeting!

Competition Results

Newly apppointed Captain, Roland Petrie, advised that he had won the competition with a score of 40 points!  But only on a count-back from Dave Millar, also on 40 points.

Earle Scarff is to be congratulated for coming 3rd, only 1 point back on 39.

Then a bit of a gap to 35 points, then all the way down to 23.  Over half the players scored in the 20's with Gerry winning the bag of lollies !

The Podium

Earle 3rd with Roland 1st
Dave Millar absent

Eagles & Birdies

There were no Eagles and only two Birdies.

Congratulations to:

Derek - hole 6

Roland - hole 10

Definition of a Captain*

"The referee, therapist and part time

 comedian for 45 golfers with fragile handicaps".

Novelties

Hole 1    Mens longest drive -   Derek beaten by Boris

Hole 9    NTP in 2   -   Don bettered by Paul G

Hole 11  Womens longest drive  -  Lynley

Hole 14  Closest to bunker  -  Shelley, Lynne, Coops but Wayne B was closest

Hole 7    Closest to 150 marker - see picture of card below (was it Roland?)

Captain's Words of Wisdom*

"If you can't fix your slice, at least learn to enjoy the scenery on the next fairway".

"If your ball goes missing, don't panic. It's probably hiding from you!"

Next Week 

Opening Day -  Perry Lakes Cup

A stableford competition on the Tuart Course commencing at 9.00am.

There will be two Golden Holes in play - the #1 pot will be worth $150 (hole 3) and the #2 will be approximatelty $50 (hole 18).

*  courtesy of Roland