OH WHAT A SEASON!

It was a roller coaster 2024-25 season but one replete with great golfing moments, fixture mayhem, personal milestones, a touch of sadness and a new and very memorable east coast golfing Open. Some notables included:

• Macca's 500th game in the opening round surrounded by hectic activity on the new clubhouse and practice facility;
• Ronzo's much appreciated after round tasty and varied snacks;
• A Binningup Open featuring Pinky's strawberries in Cointreau; Macca's nicknames (Muffin Man to MacMuffin to RagaMuffin); Pinky and Scobes' Collie charcuterie; Chris and Squancey's magnificent meals;
• A first ever set of 4 consecutive away games prior to the Hamersley reopening round;
• December 17th - a return to Hamersley and the very impressive refurbishments contrasting with the relatively poor course condition; and the celebration of Ronzo's 77th birthday with a magnificent chocolate birthday cake;
• The sad news of Sue Jack's passing;
• The Christmas Cup - played despite the "Course closed for maintenance" sign; a season first - no LD or NTP winners; a brilliant celebration breakfast at the House of Joseph (and Trump?);
• South of the River - Day 1: Pinky's sensational record equalling 47 pts at Rockingham; Day 2: High heat, 5 starters, 3 finishers, low scores;
• January 14th - Walks's 500th game (and a 2nd placing); No GBW booking! But Vikki saved the day;
• Joondalup fire delayed the event for a month with Maylands proving an adequate substitute. It wasn't until we played the Classic that we witnessed all of the building housing the pro shop, cafe and cart store closed;
• Club Championship significant for the fact that no player bettered their handicap despite 15 attempts;
• March 11th - a dark day - GBWGC did not have a booking and couldn't be fitted in. AND there were no bookings for the remainder of the season - until Macca straightened them out!!
• A rare appearance at Marri Park was enjoyed by all - well maybe not Macca after an almost non-appearance.
• The Pièce de Résistance was undoubtedly the Hunter Valley Open, an unforgettable series of social and golfing experiences brilliantly organised and unique to the Valley.

Next season may see a notable new regular - The (retired) Little Master - and a notable absentee - Pinky, on safari. In the meantime, our positive thoughts and best wishes go out to our great mate Scobes for a steady and complete recovery.

Our gratitude goes out to our Platinum Sponsor Steve Allardice for his unwavering support of our great club.