Veterans Golf Club of Victoria
Newsletter - March 2014
On Monday 3 March 2014, we had 44 starters at Keysborough Golf Club.
Our game on the day was Stableford and we played for the Thord Lorich Trophy.
President:
President Bernie welcomed all members to Keysborough GC. He thanked the
Club for the use of their excellent course, facilities and lunch. He stated that it was a great day.
Apologies:
Apologies were received from John Currie, Alan Baker, Ken Pride, Roger Huxtep, Ken Griffith, Malcolm Turner, Bill Dooley, Chris Proctor and John Farrow.
Sick List:
Ian Martin (ankle), Colin Wiseman (hip), Alan Millard (heart). Bernie also welcomed back Stan Odachowski who is nearly off the sick list.
Guests:
Bernie also welcomed Ken Chamberlain, who has become a new member.
Starters today:
Bernie thanked John Sutherland and Jeff Taylor for being our starters for the day.
Special Achievements:
There were five known special achievements in the past month.
- (1) 18 February, Kelvin Tyler at Riversdale had 43 pts off 24 handicap;
- (2) 18 February, John Hiscock at Long Island had 43 pts off 16 handicap;
- (3) 25 February, Lance Bolam at Churchill Park had a hole-in-one on the 6th;
- (4) 1 March, Darryl Gangell won C Grade at Rossdale with a 68 off 31 handicap; and
- (5) 1 March, Ray Desmond won his Monthly Medal playoff at Brighton.
Tura Beach:
Bernie stated that he had entry forms for the Week of Golf on the NSW South Coast in July, if anyone wanted to play.
65th Anniversary:
The 65th Anniversary polo shirts are now available. He thanked Daryl Edwards for his efforts.
65th Anniversary Photograph:
Bernie asked all to wear the new shirts to Long Island in April for a club photo.
Question Time:
No questions were asked, so Bernie handed over to the Captain.
Captain:
Captain Donald welcomed members to Keysborough GC for today’s event.
The CCR for the day was 36.
Winners on the day were:
Thord Lorich Trophy:
David Vine (17) was our winner with 42 points; Grade WinnersA Grade: Ray Underwood (20) 39 points |
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Nearest to the Pin:
3rd Hole: Roger Parker; 12th Hole: Roger Parker
8th Hole: John Hiscock; 15th Hole: Ronnie Chong
Balls down the line:
John Hiscock 37 pts; Ken Chamberlain 37 pts; Peter Bryan 37 pts;
Don Barrett 36 pts; Stan Klofa 36 pts;
Darryl Gangell 35 pts; Reg Davey 35 pts; and, Ray Reed 35 pts
NAGA Award:
Laurie Comerford was our lucky winner.
Raffle Winner:
The raffle prize was won by David Shutler.
Next Event:
Monday: 7th April 2014 at Long Island Golf Club |
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.
Good health, happy golfing and apologies for the layout and typing!
Bernie Coyle
(A/Minute Secretary)
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