It's winter and test time for stayers. 

To once-a-week golfers the weather doesn't seem to matter. Whether the sun shines or whether it snows, golf is always on. When one can play any day of the week, one is more selective, getting wet, from above at least, only by the unexpected shower. 

Once-a-week golfers are an object of pity, as they trudge through the drizzle knowing that this is their only chance for seven days. They think, thankfully, 'There's always the 19th to drown a few sorrows!' 

Maybe the Club should charge more to play on week days than Saturdays, because so many of the Saturday players are paying "full tote odds" for that one game a week, while others might avoid Saturdays but still play up to five games, Monday to Friday. 

Those of us who have suffered the 'Saturday or bust' affliction know what it's like. 

I reckon we'll never have the chance to play golf under cover, though. We'll leave that sort of luxury to the sissies in the AFL. 

There must be something about golf that brings us back week after week in all weathers.

 *****

It was sad to hear of the death, recently, of Frank Hartley. Frank was of that old school of gentleman golfers - becoming a rarity, as the years pass. 

I cannot recall Frank saying anything derogatory about anyone; except whomever he was talking to at the time, that is. His dry humour was a delight. 

The manner of his going, suddenly, with friends about him, after much suffering, was a blessing. 

We shall miss him.

Our sympathy goes out to Dot, his loving wife, another wonderful person, whose personal loss is a world greater than ours. 

Frank Coulter, Editor 

From The President

Our 42nd Annual General Meeting is behind us and it's a privilege for me to take over from Ray Freer as Club President for my year or so of service. The Members passed a thoroughly well deserved vote of thanks to Ray for his guidance and leadership. Having served on his Committee of Management, I know that he has been a tireless worker for the Club. 

Club finances are sound though as always we have to maintain tight control over our operating costs. This means that course improvements will occur as and when finances permit. The central issues for our Club remain unchanged. We must retain and expand our membership base for men, women and juniors. We must increase our other sources of income including dining and bar. We must keep a tight rein on our operating costs. We must manage our debtors more effectively. In short, the task facing us is much like that of any other Small or Medium enterprise Australia wide.

 Pennants are now in progress. The new format pits us against some of the best amateurs in South Australia. On Sunday, July 16 we hosted all the pennant teams at Mount Lofty. It was a chance to see some fine amateur golfers play our course. If you can spare an hour or two, come along some Sunday and give the home team support. They'll appreciate it. Although the course is damp just now and playing long, we still have the odd mild and dry winter day when it's a real pleasure to play. I look forward to having a game with as many of you as possible over the coming year; especially the newer members. 

Jack McKean, President

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