If Larry had any hair it would be much greyer after having to sort out more issues with the 4BBB card system, there is a bonus to having no hair Larry. Well done to our (eventual) winners in the Ladies event Leanne Spruce and Janine Smith with 48 points and in the mixed event husband and wife team Dave and Margaret King (46 Points). Smile Dave ! Vets should note that there is no competition at Bargara next Tuesday the 12th because of greens coring. There is the BARGMARY Shield being played at Maryborough with a 9.30AM shotgun start. If you wish to play please contact Larry or Ian. Also, Vets should be aware that there is the Monthly Medal Competition on Tuesday February the 19th however the Clubhouse is CLOSED due to essential maintenance work, so there will be no Presentation. We will be asking if the Caddy Shack can be opened so we can at least enjoy a cold beer after our round. Results will be posted on the website as soon as possible.

The Vets Christmas Party and Presentation held on Monday evening was a great success, the room was packed and everybody had a good time. Reports of a few sore heads the following morning were common (Chippy!). Thanks to our Vets Committee who organised a great evening and congratulations to Ian and Larry for their presenting of all the awards. Many awards were handed out, many photographs of winners were taken but once the photos with closed eyes (Kerri), looking away (Garry Craig), looking like a rabbit in headlights (Ross) and various other misdemeanours were omitted I’ve managed to whittle it down to 16 great photos of our winners throughout the year. 2018 has again proved to be a great year for Bargara Vets and I’m sure, with our new Committee in place, 2019 will mirror this year’s success and more. The Vets Committee wish all our Vets a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing you for opening day in January 2019 when all those New Year’s resolutions will be put to the test.

The final Monthly Medal of the year combined with the Medal Of Medal finals made for some really close encounters not of the third kind. In the Men’s D1 the winner was decided not only on countback, but it was so close it went to countback of the last 3 holes. Chris Wake just pipping Des Ryan for the Medal of Medals and Monthly Medal prize with Nett 66. In the Men’s D2 Paul O’Neill came in with an incredible Nett 60 to win both the Medal of Medals and the Monthly Medal. D3 saw Michael Anderson claim the Medal of Medals with a Nett 67 and Geoff Irwin take the Monthly Medal prize with a Nett 64. D4 Medal Of Medals was claimed by Alan Mansfield with a Nett 69, the daily prize going to Robert Allan with a great score of Nett 61. The Ladies also produced some close finishes. In D1 Bernie Fitzgerald took both titles with a Nett 69 edging out Julie Brown by 1. Janine Smith, in D2, took the Medal of Medals title with a Nett 70 but was beaten by countback in the Monthly Medal comp by Robyn Warren. Finally, in D3 Sandy Dawson produced a Nett 69 to take the Medal of Medals prize with the Monthly Medal going to Babs Behs with a Nett 67. The Christmas Party / Presentation Night is December the 10th, tables are filling up fast, so book your spot now to see all our winners collect their prizes and celebrate Christmas with all your Veteran golfing playing pals.

What a great photo, Wendy’s lovely smile gave it away for me. Fantastic sideburns Ross. Thanks to Ross and Wendy Sturwohld for sharing their wedding photograph.

As indicated in the fixture book competitions are only able to be won by players who are full members of the Bargara Golf Club and the Bargara Vets.  Other veterans, visitors and temporary members are welcome to play, however such players are only eligible to participate in pin and approach shots and ball run down including runner up prizes.  Exceptional scores maybe rewarded at the discretion of the Match Committee.