Peter is not a new member by any means, having joined the Club in March, 1975. He is married with an 18 year old daughter. Until recently, when he retired, he was Principal Solicitor in the Office of the Australian Government Solicitor, in the area of civil litigation. 

I caddied for him in the C Grade Summer Cup. He reciprocated during the C Grade Club Champ. finals and threatened to bill me at $200 an hour. Where I'm going to get the $1600 I don't know! 

Some of the highlights of his achievements include: Retired Major in the Australian Army Legal Corps Reserve (19 years); Life Member of the Adelaide University Athletics Club; State Rep. in the 800m in 1965, Australian Universities Rep.(4x400) and University Blue. 

He is also a Life Member of Rostrum Club No 9; Member of the Naval, Military and Air Force Club and Snooker/Billiards Committeeman. Other interests include: badminton, athletics, music, and SACA Peter follows overseas sporting teams, including the San Francisco 49ers, Dodgers, Leeds United, Boston and Scottish Celtics and, of course, all Australian Teams. 

Since his retirement it has been good to see him develop from an unimpressive duffer into a keen as a blade golfer with a great zest for the game. 

What is quite evident when playing golf with Peter is his sense of fun. Naturally, he doesn't like to play poor shots, but he doesn't throw clubs and can laugh at himself. I've never heard him blame someone else who takes a deep breathe on the next fairway for his momentary lapses of skill. It's pure delight to see him perform his Mohican war dance whenever he gets that elusive putt, or chips in to win a side match. I wish I had it on film. 

You're a gem, Peter! Maybe not the world's best golfer, but a revered members, nevertheless. 

Frank Coulter

I Didn't Know That! 

1. Poor Steve Pellatt, our Course Super, hit a snag while riding on one of the Club's motor bikes a few weeks ago and broke his leg. Hope to see him back soon. 
2. After countless hours of research and argument, the Committee finally gained permission to remove several trees to make way for the new 7th tee. When work was about to begin they found that permission from the environmental body was not enough, they needed permission also from the Stirling Council. If all goes well, work on the project should begin as soon as the weather improves. 
3. You probably do know a golf cart or bike user who doesn't keep to paths, or drives on tees and surrounds. "Wheelies" have appeared where the thoughtless have struck trouble going through sloppy patches. Tell them about it! The Rules don't relieve hapless golfers trapped in such ruts. Recently I saw a cart slithering around the top of the ninth green. It took three golfers to push the vehicle up the bank. Now it's a dreadful place to be if you overshoot nine! 

Frank Coulter 
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