Kellett Golf Society Christmas Texas Scramble and Dinner

Hopefully the last photograph of the KGS with masks on!

WORDS: PATRICK SHERRIFF | IMAGES: DAVID LEE

This was our last game of the season on 6 December and an opportunity to celebrate a great year of golf. It was also my last game as Convenor. Although I was unable to play (due to injury again!) I helped Chris Li with the organisation. Along with several other generous KGS members, I donated to the prizes which were presented at the end of the evening.

Four flights played on the South Course at Kau Sai Chau and two flights played the North course in the Texas scramble format. The team handicaps took into consideration slope ratings for the South and North course and playing from the Gentleman's and Ladies tees.

What a great day it was too. The weather improved during the course of play and all players seemed to have had a really good day of golf. This was particularly evident when we all gathered at the Shelter Cove Clubhouse for our Christmas celebrations, meal and presentations.

So, after 10 or so years as Captain and latterly as Convenor, it was time for me to hand over the reins to Chris Li. Rene Theil now steps into

1st team tee

the hot seat as captain of the KGS! Congratulations to them both. The KGS is now the largest non-core sports society of the RHKYC with a membership in the region of 75.

I would also like to thank you, the members, for making the KGS what it is today. Additionally, I would like to thank all of those members who contributed to my personal charity appeal for the World Land Trust (https://www.worldlandtrust.org). In all we raised $12,800. I have doubled that to make a grand total of $25,600 to be donated to their life on the Edge appeal in Ecuador.

To the results of the golf! The team handicaps were very, very close. 1.5 strokes separated the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams.

Winning Team

Daniel Lau, Ambrose Lo, Jason Woo, Simon Lam

Second

Chris Li, David Lee, Patrick Pender, Nicole Leung

Third

Niclas Rydin, Steve DeKrey, Tom Tam, Ricky Leung There were also a number of winners for nearest the pin, longest drive and nearest the pin in 2 shots. However, my memory fails to recall who those successful players were. That said, at the end of the night, everybody was a winner. We had prizes for everybody. Secret Santa played a great role in rewarding everybody.

WORDS: YMC JUDY CHAN

The Kellett Golf Society (KGS) organised a golf clinic and invited Young Members Committee (YMC) to attend on the evening of 17 November. It was recognised that many of our young members would like to learn the game of golf and it is the best way to connect Club members with golf. and was their first time to play golf. Food and beverages were provided and most importantly a coach was there to teach lessons for two hours before a mini tournament took place. Everyone had three chances to hit a target and those who get closest to the target win!

We had a fantastic evening and looking forward to another event. If you are also interested in playing golf with KGS, please contact golf@rhkyc. org.hk for further information.