2/29th Bob Christie Memorial Golf Day
The inaugural 2/29th Battalion Association Golf Day took place on 8 November 2015 at the Burnley Golf Course Richmond attracting twelve players (and entourage).
In fine, sunny conditions the nine-hole competition was played under the Callaway Scoring System ensuring that all participants played at or close to a handicap that was applicable to their relative golfing prowess.
The Bob Christie Memorial Trophy (pictured) was the ultimate prize and on which the winner’s name is placed together with the winning score. No one anticipated the tight scoring range or the triumphant winner.
In 1st place with a remarkable 32 points was...Janella Christie! In 2nd place with 34 points, achieved after a nerve-racking ‘putt-off’ occurring on the practice green when three other players (Ash Christie; Ron Lovett and Gary Simmons also recording scores of 34) was Grant McKay and 3rd place went to Gary Simmons. Registered scores ranged from 34 to 40 and included players who had never before swung a club!
Mrs Berris Christie, in honour of Bob presented daughter Janella with the trophy at a very emotional presentation ceremony. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house!
All present were extremely pleased with the event and gave undertakings to return to have a crack at next year’s perpetual trophy.
The Committee, on behalf of all members and friends of the 2/29th Battalion Association would like to offer its sincere thanks and gratitude to the sponsors of the event, Harvey Norman (via Mr Ryan Ford of RFM Agencies); D’Angelo Estate Vinyard at Officer Victoria (via Mrs Sabrina D’Angelo) and Mr Ron Lovett (Coast2Coast Corporate Finance, Phillip Island).
The 2016 Golf Day took place on 20 November, with Ron Lovett taking out the major prize.
The 2018 2/29th Battalion Association Golf Day took place at the ‘Royal’ Burnley Golf Course in Richmond on Sunday 18th November and a very enjoyable day was had by all.
Using the Callaway scoring system there were only five shots separating first from last! A three-way tie for first place was decided by way of a unanimous decision that the highest (Callaway) handicapped player of the three would take out the event and Sharon Lovett claimed the trophy! Gary Simmons placed second followed by Grant McKay at third.
The course is well designed with relatively short holes and is situated on flat ground so there are no hills or valleys to negotiate. Clubs and pull-buggies are available for hire if you don’t have any equipment and golf shoes are not a necessity as any comfortable sneaker-type footwear will suffice.
Weather on the day was fine and clear and the game was followed by a (BYO) BBQ and the presentation of prizes. There are gas BBQ’s on site and the venue is licenced for those who prefer something a little stronger than lemonade. It is a stipulation of the golf club that drinks be purchased on site.
We invite one and all to future events and encourage players of all ages to participate as it an opportunity for members of our 2/29th family to gather and enjoy each other’s company in a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.