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April 2026
Hello Boys,
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,
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 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
March 2026
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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