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July 2026
July was an eventful and busy month!
Vale – Pat
It was indeed sad to lose Pat so suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday 17 July.
She was a fixture at DAGS shows as both a participant and helper.
We have truly lost a revered member of the DAGS family.
Again, our thoughts are with Gaye, Bruce, and the family at this difficult time.
I am sure there will be a large number of DAGS to wish Pat farewell at Pinnaroo at 3:30pm on Friday 7 August.
Meanwhile……
Had to go to the arc and review a decision on 11 July wherein Barfly was listed as the winner over Tampo on a countback. Turns out Barfly was one point shy of Tamps and the result was reversed on review. Well done Brad – AND who stuffed up on Jeff’s card?
I know who stuffed up Tony’s card on 18th July – but I do recall he was calling out the points when he was initially scoring the holes on the wrong nine. Well done Pete on being the runner up!.
August Birthdays
4th Brad 70 years
8th Clive 74 years
Special congratulations to Bradley on his milestone birthday on the 4th.
He does such a great job with patience and good humour.
A great Clubman who is without peer – we couldn’t do without him!
Have a great day Brad from everyone – we hope to see you back on the course in the near future.
Winners July
Week Winner Runner Up Trophy
4 July Aussie (36) Barrie (35) OJ
11 July Tampo (36) Barfly (35) Muzz
18 July EK (34) Pete N (33) Club
25 July Steve (40) OJ (40) Fintan
July Mystery 9 Winner
Tampo
Arrivederci to Tampo is off to Italy on 1 August for 6 weeks to settle some “Family Business” - put that in your Cappola & Scorcese!
An unfortunate time to win the Mystery 9 as he will miss the whole month!!!
Safe Travels Danny!
Around the Traps
OJ’s generosity was much appreciated when he shouted food and drinks after the 4 July game. Good stuff from the kid who turned 52 on 3rd July.
Just a thought for those screaming for the Winter Mug flask and complaining when others beat you to the punch – there are no rules prohibiting people who want to have a tipple from bring their own flask and dare I say it - sharing it with their playing partners!
Fantastic to see Fintan out and about and swing a club again! He finished the full round on 25 July without wiping a hole. Well done Flapperoonie and thanks for the loan of your sticks to yours truly.
Talk about cost of living – while dining at a good restaurant in Europe Jef considered having ½ dozen natural oysters listed on the menu at 16€. Not too bad until further enquiries revealed the cost wasn’t for six oysters – they were 16€ EACH!!!!
As a person whose people are from Ballintubber in County Mayo – well done to the Boys in the All-Ireland final (Gaelic football) where a 75 year curse was finally broken!!!
Don’t forget to check the website for all the DAGS news and information – including bookings and results dagsgolf.org.
That’s all folks!!
Joe Baskwell
Hon. Secretary
June
The Winter Mug at Marangaroo was once again a superb event.
Congratulations to Aussie who played out of his skin to beat a very game and courageous Barrie 2 &1.
Eagle, birdie, par in consecutive holes off a 23 handicap makes it tough.
Marangaroo certainly seems to suit his game with two trophies out of 3 weeks there
July Birthdays
3rd OJ 52 years
6th Muzza G. 65 years
Winners June
Week Winner Runner Up Trophy
06 June Tampo (70) Joe (73) Ged
13 June Ged (67) Aussie (69) Club
20 June Clive (68) Wilbur (68) Club
27 June Aussie (69) EK (70) Maurice’s
June Mystery 9 Winner
Steve (One Putt) Lean
Around the Traps
Just a plug for Pete’s son Declan who has a landscape business. We needed some work done by way of removing a tree which was done professionally, efficiently, quickly and cost effectively. All the rubbish carted away, I can highly recommend Declan if anyone has any such work.
DAGS 40th Celebrations are being finalised.
The mystery of Tampo’s lost car keys might have been solved when a kangaroo with a bandage around it’s head was heard to mysteriously jingle as it hopped. For those who don’t know, on the 10th hole on 13th June, Tampo hit a mighty low drive then went into the side of the head of kangaroo making a huge cracking sound which caused it to get up stagger, fall over and get up again before hopping away. The ball ricocheted about 40 meters forward onto the other side of the fairway.
While on the topic of Tampo’s car keys – it took Border Force to locate then in his new top secret- compartmental golf bag
Not a great coach, not the best businessman but he is the best footballer ever to pull on a boot. Billy Walker the LEGEND!!!!!
I was somewhat remiss if failing to highlight Geoff’s 60th birthday on 26 May. His trip to Monaco was a modest way to celebrate the event either staying on a yacht or socializing with the Kardashians. Also seen in Portugal at Piccadilly Circus Bar where many good times had been had when the DAGS toured.
Don’t forget to check the website for all the DAGS news and information – including bookings and results dagsgolf.org.
That’s all folks!!
Joe Baskwell
Hon. Secretary
May
Carramar got off to a flier with all 14 players in the field having to buy a jug!
Rod & Joe K (A Grade) and Clive & Wilbur were stiff getting penalised for worst nett and putts given they were the only ones standing in their respective grades who hadn’t been penalised.
Back-to-back winners – Aussie wins weeks 1 & 2, Steve wins weeks 3 &4.
Thanks to my Uncle Bill Hughes for the Rellies Trophy which went into safe, and responsible hands. I will treat the flask respectfully!!!!
June Birthdays
No DAGS birthdays in June.
Winners May
Week Winner Runner Up Trophy
1 May Aussie (37) Clive (36) Tampo
8 May Aussie (39) Lindsay (34) Steve
15 May Steve (39) JK (36) Wilbur’s
22 May Steve (35) Brad (33) Pig’s
29 May Joe B (+5) Hughes/Rellies
May Mystery 9 Winner
Maurice
Around the Traps
Sad news for Aussie on the loss of his mum who passed on unexpectedly. Condolences to Graeme and the family from the DAGS.
Good news on the injury front with Pete successfully getting through his surgery, although maybe a tad ambitious coming back to golf so soon. Fint is continuing to improve, we might even see him in the next few weeks – word has it he has been able to have a Guinness or two.
Yours truly had a dubious honor of probably the highest score on a single hole for the year. I needed to get up and down out a fairway bunker on the 8th the salvage a point but unluckily walked off with a 15. ( Only one putt)
To mark the 40th anniversary of the DAGS, Smeg resurrected as John Sleath tradition when his drinks were cut off on a Bali flight. Shows we have matured – he wasn’t hit by anyone or handcuffed .
Well done OJ on his excellent effort to reschedule the calendar – he’s done a stellar job!
Globe Trotters Aussie, Muzza and Ged retuned after trips to New Zealand, Europe and Borneo. Clapper and Pig and the girls doing their Russell Quoit adventure at Karijini.
Other trips to the MCG saw Charlie see the Pendlebury game and Bruce watch the Mighty Tigers prevail in the Dreamtime match.
Don’t forget to check the website for all the DAGS news and information – including bookings and results dagsgolf.org.
That’s all folks!!
Joe Baskwell
Hon. Secretary
April
Marri Park in April was a bit of a challenge as could be seen when the best score being only +2 and there were winners with -2!
Only 10 DAGS and two guests playing ANZAC Day was a bit of a let down on what has been a premier event on the Calendar. Having said that, it was still a great day with Rum and Anzac biscuits provided by Captain Stirling which were enjoyed and appreciated by all
Hopefully, we will be back at Sun City next year and back to normal.
It was great to back at Wembley, even if it is more than a tad pricey!
May Birthdays
Ged 5th 60 years****
Tampo 7th h 75 years
Steve 9th 66 years
Wilbur 17th 66 years
Geoff 26th 60 years****
Pig Dog 26th 68 years
Winners April
Week Winner Runner Up Trophy
4 Apr Bruce (+2) Barrie (+1) Club
11 Apr Wilbur (-2) EK (-2) Club
18 Apr Brad (+2) M9 – No R/Up Club
25 Apr Bruce, Charlie H, Tampo & EK Charlie (Thanks for 4 trophies)
April Mystery 9 Winner
Donald “Pig Dog” George (also Runner Up)
Around the Traps
Good to see the Booze Bus near Marri Park didn’t catch anyone – responsible drinkers all round with Clapper and Wilbur waltzing through their respective test with flying colours.
Steve lean outdid Teresa ‘celebrity photo’ Clatworthy with a snapshot of himself with former Canadian PM, Pierre Trudeau at the footy on ANZAC Day at the MCG,
Best wishes to Pete Neilsen coming through an unexpected health episode which once again shows that you can’t be too careful.
Fintan appears to be continuing to make progress and let’s hope he’s back sooner than later.
Whose erection will be first? Trump’s Ballroom or JK’s shed????
We missed Tony on ANZAC Day as he celebrated yet another birthday – in Thailand – a truly amazing man!
Don’t forget to check the website for all the DAGS news and information – including bookings and results dagsgolf.org.
That’s all folks!!
Joe Baskwell
Hon. Secretary
March
March is the new February with a couple of scorchers and a cyclone at the merciless Hillview track.
Interesting that on 21st March only 3 DAGS were walking out of 19 playing – everyone else in carts. Sign of the times?
Even more interesting on 28th March when for the second time withing 9 months Hillview was closed due to torrential rain – however 4 intrepid DAGS persisted and were rewarded with a game of golf in what they described as surprisingly benign conditions,
Birthdays
April
Charlie 12th 75 years
Willy 25th 85 years
Maurice 60 years***
Winners March
Week Winner Runner Up Trophy
4 Apr OJ (38) Barrie (35) Fluffy
18 Apr Wilbur (42) Andy (42) JK
21 Mar OJ (38) Brad (38) Bruce
28 Mar Cancelled Cancelled
March Mystery 9 Winner
Rodney – Back to Back
In recognition of Bruce’s resilience and resolution his effort in a 4-person game was rewarded with an Hon. M9 for a week albeit challenged by Steve who submitted that despite his ranking he got nothing so he should have got the award. A tad inconsistent in his rationale.
It was decided to use the cards from 21 March to determine the winner who turned out to be Mr Herring again!
Around the Traps
Condolences to Pam and Barrie on the loss of Pam’s Dad.
More sad news with the untimely and tragic passing of Mike Gunn who for a short time played with the DAGS.
Lots of DAGS away travelling in March with Lindsay, Muzza and Geoff playing golf in Thailand. Pig and Greg in Bali with Pig then going to Vietnam, Aussie in India, Dominic in China. Tampo was supposed to have been in Italy, however President Trump stuffed up his plans which involved travelling through Doha.
Not very often we have two players break 80 on the same day. Well done to OJ and Brad who scored of 78 and 79 respectively on 21 March on the Classic and Lakeside Courses
You have to say since Captain Stirling has taken the helm the announcements after golf have quickly become the feature of the day. It’s worth the money just to watch!
Is Rod too nice to win the mug????
Interesting doppelganger – my wife was looking at a Gunsmoke posting when a photo of the bartender form the Long Branch came up, she thought was JK! Play it again Sam for Mr Dillon, Miss Kitty, Doc and Chester!!!
Don’t forget to check the website for all the DAGS news and information – including bookings and results dagsgolf.org.
That’s all folks!!
Joe Baskwell
Hon. Secretary
February
It was great to be back at Hammo for February
There is no doubt the North Beach Bowling Club is a splendid venue – with great hospitality and reasonable prices for the drinks. It was quite a session on the 28th!!!!
Congratulations to the Quiet Achievers (Brad/Pete) on winning the PAIRS over the DJs (Dom/JK). A three-peat for a very formidable side.
Unfortunately, the Minor premiers went out in straight sets. 7 months between their last qualifying game and the finals may have been a factor in their demise.
Thanks again to Aussie for the sponsorship which saw all the finalists pick up a prize.
March Birthdays
Fluffy 6th 57yrs
JK 16th 68 yrs
Fintan 22nd 69 yrs
Winners February
Week Winner Runner Up Trophy
7 Feb EK (74) Steve L (74) Joe
14 Feb Brad (71) Muzza G (72) Barfly
21 Feb Steve (69) Pete N (71) Club
28 Feb Tony (71) Erin (71) Prickles (Countback extraordinaire with 5 plyers finishing on 71)
February Mystery 9 Winner -
Rod (after more countbacks)
Around the Traps
Steve’s health situation was revised after getting a second opinion which suggests he is much better than originally prescribed. Just goes to show that seeking such advice may be well worth doing.
Fintan is looking good and getting into his rehab. He starts his radiation as of 2 March, so we all wish him well.
Welcome back to Peter Murray after a long lay-off with injury and to Rod and Prickles from their respective travels – looked like the Herrings and Reynolds had a swell time!
Good strong fields were a feature of February with 23 players turning up on the last week. Great to see!
Wilbur took the opportunity to enjoy his first ever Mystery 9 Mug. Well done Cider-man!
Great to catch up with BJ this month. Most former players are always welcome.
Speaking of which I have been trying to contact the former players regarding availability for the 40th celebrations. I know Neal Williams will be back from Canberra sometime this year. Preliminary discussions suggest the cocktail party may be the premier event – early days yet.
Donald George has had his “Road to Damascus” moment – he now loves playing at Hamersley!!! – Possibly experiencing the company of other more politically inclined company at Wembley rather than enjoying the camaraderie of the DAGS had something to do with his conversion.
Another strong commitment to the PAIRS in 2026 – games should be getting underway after the announcement of the teams
Don’t forget to check the website for all the DAGS news and information – including bookings and results dagsgolf.org.
That’s all folks!!
Joe Baskwell
Hon. Secretary
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