SYC Social Golf

SYC Golf President Terry Stephenson

SYC Golf Report by Terry Stephenson Unfortunately we haven’t succeeded in playing any games this year under the club’s banner. We tried on three occasions to “get the ball rolling” only to be thwarted by the elements and COVID-19. Surfers Paradise was all set with twenty four members ready to go when the drought broke in the days preceding. The sun was bright and shining on the day, however the course was so wet they closed it. Next was Arundel Hills on 9th March. There had been a fair bit of rain the previous day and the weather was not looking good on the day. I checked with BOM and rang the club at 6am as I always do. My BOM indicated the skies were clear and it was decided we should play. Notice was given and all twenty four players turned up. As it turned out my BOM had given me a false reading and there was in fact a large and heavy bank of rain about to descend upon us. Everyone paid their money and as we stood around awaiting our allotted hit off time, down came the rain. After half an hour it became obvious it wasn’t going to let up and everyone departed for home having had their money refunded of course. Our next game was scheduled for 6th April at Sanctuary Cove. Because the

COVID-19 distancing rules were just coming in, it was hard to get a clear picture as to whether or not we would get a game as new distancing decisions were being made on a daily basis. Finally we assembled a field of fifteen players ready to go, each in separate carts. At the “eleventh hour” the course management advised, the course was now closed to visitors and it was “members only” till further notice. We have ceased playing until restrictions ease.

Terry Stephenson President SYC Golf.