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Grammar School. His family moved to the picturesque slopes of Ermington and later, in 1905, to Beecroft where John North lived for the rest of his life. He was a third generation partner in the stockbroking firm of J. & J. North which was established by his grandfather in 1867. He loved golf and was originally a member of the Concord Golf Club where he played on a handicap of Standard Scratch. He became involved in the establishment of the Pennant Hills District Golf Club (later P.H.G.C.) and helped organise working bees to clear fairways of timber and stones. He was the first captain of the Club and also served as honorary secretary, honourary treasurer and handicapper. He was appointed to the board of the Pennant Hills District Golf Club Limited as a director in 1928 and served for seven years, contributing his vast knowledge of business which was of inestimable value during the difficult period of the Great Depression. He had a daughter Judith and his four sons John, David, Brian and Ian have all been members of the Club, David and Brian having served as committee members also. Following his death in 1959, the J.A. North Memorial Trophy was donated by his family and was accepted by the Club in appreciation of his contribution to its foundation. The Club has now taken over the responsibility of this trophy. It was deemed appropriate that recognition be made of the contribution of our first Club Captain.

THE ASSOCIATES

Ourminutesindicatethaton the 23rd April 1923,Mrs. Dorothea Page became the first associate member of the Club. Her membership was closely followed by Mrs. O.S. Walshe, Mrs. H.J. Hendy, Mrs. R.W. Stone, Mrs. Doris Marjorie Beck and Mrs. Primrose Buckle, who were all accepted as associate members on the 14th May 1923. By the end of the first year there were seventeen associate members, by 1925 the number had increased to fifty. Over the years the Associate membership has steadily increased in numbers, today it is over 400. From the inception of the Club the associates have formed an integral part, contributing in many ways, to add to the unique qualities it possesses today. During the course's formative years the women worked alongside the men, not only giving moral, but physical support. In the early years, as the men removed the rocks, felled the trees and grubbed out the stumps, the women supplied food, dug out the paspalum grass and watered, weeded and mowed the greens; push mowers in those days. For several years regular working bees were formed to attend to the many jobs as the course was moulded. Rocks gathered around the course were used to form the foundation for the 8th green, a monumental task using horse and dray to transport most of them. The early members recall with great affection the time George Howard used to tether his cow around the 9th green in an attempt to keep the grass down. His children, Gwen (Symons) and Jack used to bring the cow up to the house for daily milking. The early members often received a free lesson from George Howard who would knockoffhiscoursedutiestogive a player some advice about their game. This often helped some poor golfer in strife. The older members remember with a certain amount of nostalgia some of the landmarks o( yesteryear. The swinging bridge over the 10th gully, which scared some of the elderly members. The Wisteria covered gum tree to the right of the associates' 9th tee. The canvas water bag which would be hung on a tree around the 12th to supply clear cool water to help quench the thirsts on hot days. It was the wisteria around the course that prompted Vince Church to name the Salver he donated to the Associates in 1969, "Wisteria Salver". This event is played each ye'1r during the blooming of the Wisteria. Most of the plants, including the white variety, came from Lilian Mark's garden. One of the most outstanding features of Pennant Hills Golf Club has always been the beautiful flower arrangements displayed within the clubhouse. The associates have mainly been responsible for these and on numerous occasions have supplied the flowers from their own gardens. Whilst each week

one admires the artistic talents of these girls, one cannot help but remember the magnificent displays created for special occasions by Hope Best, Enid Buttel, Betty Freeburn, Lilian Marks and Joan Gee. In 1969, the beautiful painting of the Clubhouse and gardens was donated by associate, Louise Humphrey. There have been a variety of social functions held over the years, involving both members and associates. One of the highlights of the bygone years was the "Club Ball". This function was held at the Horden Ball Room and was well patronised, with full evening dress being the order of the day. Later when the Clubhouse was enlarged this function was held on the premises. One of the largest and most successful functions ever held at the Club was the farewell dinner to retiring Secretary-Manager, Alex Marks. Other large functions were the farewell dinner to Vince Church and the Club Concert in 1973. Some Members will remember the impromptu Sunday night singalongs of the fifties. There was always someone willing and able to play the piano, and no one wanted to go home, in fact, Alex Marks threatened to ''banish them to another Club" if the clubhouse were not emptied by midnight. They were happy days and full of fun. · One of the outstanding events in our calendar is the associates' annual dinner. At this evening the current ladies champion is the guest of honour and after the usual formalities a stage show is presented. This is invariably of the highest order and for many years has been under the direction of Betty Musgrove, unfortunately male members are not allowed to attend this function. However, on one occasion, after much persuasion, the associates agreed to present their show "My Fairway Lady"toamixedaudienceofover300. Theshowwasreceived with enthusiasm and appreciation. On that occasion Pauline Lammey starred and was ably assisted by Mavis Richards, Norma Cole, Marion King and Yvonne Clarke. Betty Musgrove produced this musical comedy and Hope Best designed the costumes. The choreographer was Yvonne Clarke with Pam . Green the pianist.

61 From the very inception of the Club, the associates have always been very active when itcametoraisingfunds, whether it be for a Charity or to refurbish the clubhouse. One of the most successful days organised is the Melbourne Cup Day, with the proceeds being donated to Legacy. In the early days raffles were regularly conducted, dances in the local Beecroft School of Arts were popular, bridge parties were held in private homes. In those early money was not plentiful and at one stage the associates were asked to contribute 5/- each (not a small sum in those days) towards the making of a new green. It has been the pattern, throughout the Club's life, that anything the associates wanted, they worked for. They were never stinting in their efforts no matter what they were called upon to do and this is the basis of the wonderful cameraderie that exists amongst them.

A group of our Past Associate Presidents: Mollie Sutherland, Betty Musgove, Meg. Hornbrrok, and Pat Jones. Front: Margaret Callow, Dixie Lovell and Joy Halloran

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

The first associate committee was formed on the 22nd February 1924. It consisted of six ladies who were to serve fpr one year and meet at least once per calendar month. The first Committee consisted of:

President Vice Presidents Captain Secretary Treasurer Mrs Vicars Mrs Nossiter-Mrs Holt Mrs Holt Mrs Morgan Mrs Walsh

The first annual meeting was held in the Beecroft School of Arts, as the clubhouse was too small, 50 associates attended. It was decided at this meeting to add a general committee of seven to the above positions, making a total of thirteen. On the 19th November 1937 the Club became a company which necessitated new rules and by-laws. It was suggested the associate committee should consist of associate members (7) president, captain, secretary, treasurer and three general committee, with any three at the meeting considered to be a quorum. In the event of the president being absent, the captain would occupy the chair. This proposal was adopted in July 1938 but was not put into operation until the annual elections in 1948. The by-laws were again revised in 1948 leaving the committee with seven members. The match committee to consist of captain, secretary and one other elected by ballot from the committee. The annual meeting to be held no later than the 30th November each year. It was also decided that the associates committee be given the right to issue handicaps subject to the L.G.U. rules and regulations.

In 1962/63 the Committee was increased to nine. The handicap manager became a separate office and the general committee was increased to four. The match committee would in future be : captain, secretary and handicap manager. In 1977 the committee was increased to ten, with five serving on the general committee. This was necessary due to the increased work load. The associate membership had now increased to 342 and regular competitions were being organised by the professional.

FINANCES

The first associates admitted to the Club were required to take up a debenture. This £5 Debenture was also considered to be the fee for joining the Club. The annual subscription was 5 guineas. In 1987 the Club's articles were amended to grant "Life Membership" to 3 associate members. The first two nominated and approved by the Annual General Meeting in 1988 were Margaret Callow and Mollie Sutherland. In 1927 the Associates were given permission by the Club, "to handle their own 1J10ney." This would consist of competition fees and monies raised by other means. The Associates Subscription fees would remain under the control of the Club's Management. This agreement remains in operation today. The assodates are justly proud of this agreement, because in most Clubs the committee has to rely on a gratuity from the Annual Subscriptions. The first competition fees were threepence, which gradually increased to one shilling in 1952 and to 80 cents in 1986. The early trophy consisted of a ball, valued 3/6. As time went on trophies were donated by the associates for various competitions. This arrangement continued for many years until it was discovered the same members were contributing year after year. A much fairer system came into operation in 1973, whereby all playing Associates contributed a set amount to form a Trophy Fund. The money was collected with the annual subscription fees. Likewise, two other fees are collected on behalf of the associate committee; the L.G.U. membership fee and the "All Purpose Fund". The All Purpose Fund was introduced in 1949 to cover the cost of purchasing Greeting Cards, Flowers etc for associ-

ates in hospital, weddings, bereavements and other special occasions.

PROVISIONAL ASSOCIATES

Provisional associate membership was introduced in 1956 with the increased membership and large Thursday fields. They were given restricted playing rights and were not allowed to vote at the Annual General Meeting. (This was changed in1985) They were not permitted to play in the Thursday competition until they had attained a handicap of below 36 or had been in the provisional section for a given time, usually two to three years. This also depended on the size of the Thursday summer competitions. Competitions for the provisionals are organised by the committee on Mondays in a blocked time granted by the Club.

BUSINESS ASSOCIATES

There was very little competition for the Business Associates, except for a Sunday Ball Competition organised by the Club Professional, until 1953. It was then that Heather Arndale (Garrett) Betty Brown (Musgrove) and Pat Sharp, representing the business associates, outlined a proposal for organised competition on Sundays. As a result, the Club them a block time and the associates committee allowed them to organise their own competitions through two liaison officers. Their programme was also printed in the fixture book and the associates committee supplied the main trophies. In time, interclub matches were also played.

VETERANS

Veteran competition for Club associate members are run in conjunction with Thursday play. They are mostly nine hole events, with the exception of medal rounds and the Polly Wearne or Veterans Trophy. To be eligible to play in the Veterans competitions, associates must be fifty years of age and have paid a $5 joining fee. Two veteran associates are elected each year to run the competitions. They work with the associates committee, but are financially independent. The

63 Two of our most illustrious Associate Champions; Left Lavene (Vene) Taylor who won the Championship on 11 occasions and Jean Smith the winner of this event 7 times.

Following the recommendation of the associates, the Annual General Meeting of the Club unanimously approved the election of Margaret Callow and Mollie Sutherland to become our first associate Life Members.

governing body of the veterans is the N .S. W. Veterans Golfers Association who arrange competitions throughout the year at various clubs. Gwen Barmby, who also served twenty'years on the association committee, worked tirelessley for this Association and for many years was secretary and later President. Each year, usually in September, the N.S.W. V.G.A. organises a day at Pennant Hills. The Competition is held over nine holes and with fields of 300 it is not uncommon to see six groups of players on the same fairway. The congested golf appears to be unimportant as many come just to enjoy the lunch and enjoy the beauty of the course. The spring display in the gardens add to the attractions of this very popular event.

LOCKER ROOM

Over the years the ladies locker room has seen many changes in decor and layout. The original locker room was adjacent to our Presidential Room which was then the Dining Room and Bar. As associate membership increased it became apparent that additional facilities would be required. Over the years improvements have been carried out, often by the associates themselves. In 1974 the layout was altered to incorporate a much needed committee office and in 1985 the toilet and shower block were extended and the whole locker room refurbished professionally - total cost $30,000. (A detailed summary of all the minor and major alterations to the locker room have been compiled by Mrs. Betty Musgrove. These documents have been placed in the Archives for reference purposes.)

HONOUR BOARDS

With the exception of the Office Bearers Honour Boards, the Honour Boards no longer adorn the Walls of the Locker Room. In 1985 the Club honoured the Associates, by hanging the Honour Boards in the Dining Room. The Honour Boards of both Members and Associates now hang within the Clubhouse proper.

ASSOCIATES CHRISTMAS DINNER

The end of years festivities did not always include a Christmas Dinner. The dinners first started in 1954. Before that date the Xmas Party took the form of an afternoon tea and later a luncheon. All the women attended these functions, adorned in their best frocks, hats and gloves and were entertained with a song from Jean Derrin or a recitation from Margaret Barry. Entertainment over the years has been varied. One year a fancy hat com petition was held and another films were shown. The first stage production began in 1969 on a borrowed catwalk. The girls who performed will never forget the experience. It was only 3 feet wide and wobbled. A more suitable stage was built in 1970. Betty Musgrove, ably assisted over the years by Hope Best, Yvonne Clarl<e, Norma Cole, Erla Nandor, Di Oakley and pianists Pam Green and Alma Wilson, organised some twenty productions from 1968 to 1984, including the entertainment for Vince Chur.ch's farewell dinner, Alex Mark's farewell dinner and with the men, two club dinners. These shows were mainly revues, except for "My Fairway Lady" which was performed in 1973 and 1984. Some of these performances were said to'be quite "professional". In 1985 and 1986 Marcia Lifchfield introduced a more musical format involving less performers. The accompanist was Christine Dean. Apart from the entertainment, the talents of many other associates contribute to the success of the Xmas Dinner. The flowers are arranged by the "Flower Roster Girls", the Xmas Cake is usually made and iced by one of the associates and the table decorations, a feature of the evening, are arranged by yet another group. These girls always manage to create something interesting each year. Some of the girls who have been in charge of decorations are: Hazel Kent, Betty Swan, Norma McMurchie and more recently Jeanette Batley.

L.G.U. (LADIES GOLF UNION)

Until the Australian Ladies Golf Union was formed in 1921, all major international competitions for women were organised

by the Men's Golfing Association. State competitions, however, were organised by the respective State L.G.U's. The N.S.W. Ladies Golf Union was formed in 1903. The L.G.U. in Australia is affiliated with the L.G.U. in England and is the governingbodyof women's golf in Australia. TheA.L.G.U. is made up of representatives from the State's L.G.U.'s, the number depending on the size of the State. These Representatives are referred to as Delegates to the A.L.G.U. The State L.G.U. Council is formed from representatives of each golf club. Every year, each club, according to membership size, is allotted a number of delegates, appointed by their respective Committees, to vote for the State L.G. U. In addition to those voted onto Council, a certain number are co-opted. Over the years, several Pennant Hills Golf Club Associates have occupied important positions on the L.G.U. Council. This is quite an honour for the Club.

JEAN DERRIN

First joined the N.S.W. L.G.U. in 1941 and was the first Pennant Hills Associate to do so. She was soon on the Executive Council, chairman of the match committee and vice president from 1958 to 1964. She was also a N.S.W. delegate to the A.L.G.U. from 1949to1951, 1953to1956 and 19S8to1960. On the A.L.G.U. she was a trustee of the International Fund and a vice president. With Mollie. Mc Lush she was co-originator of the Commonwealth Golf Tournaments, which are played every four years between the Common wealth Countries. These tournaments are organised by the L.G.U. in England. In 1979, coinciding with the tournament being held in Western Australia, Jean was made a vice president of the L.G.U. (England) and was their first representative at this Tournament. In 1964 she was the non-playing captain of the Australian team which played in the St. Germain Golf Club, France. It is the Womens World Amateur Team Championship and is played bi-ennially by teams of three different countries. The competition is held at various golf clubs throughout the world. The N.S.W. L.G.U. honoured her work by naming the Jean Derrin Trophy · after her. Jean is an artist and replicas of the Grade Pennants,

65 Margaret Callow was Honorary Treasurer from 1960 to 1962.

Peg Seale held the paid position of Secretary, Assistant Secretary 1950-1959 and Secretary 1959-1974.

Doris Williams was Honorary Treasurer from 1963-1965, she was also a Vice President.

Olive Craig held the position of a Vice President and Chairwoman of the Match Committee and a Delegate to the A.L.G. U.

Enid Buttel was State Handicap Manager for seven years.

Mollie Sutherland is still an active Member of the N.S.W. L.G.U. Executive. Since joining the Council in 1969 Mollie has

Winners and runners up at the 1982 Associate Championships: Back Row: Runners Up; Meg Hornbrook (President), Bea Hicks, Jeanette Batley, Eilene Henricks, Val Bradley, Bess Joscelyn and Pat Jones (Captain). Front row: Winners; Margaret Anderson, Pauline Alexander, Jenny (Swadling) Abrahams, Sue Poole and Beryl Sefton.

held the positions of Honorary Treasurer and Vice President alternatively for many years. She has also been a delegate to the A.L.G.U. Some of our associates have been made Counsellors. They are appointed for life and attend meetings where they give advice and take part in debate, but cannot vote. These Counsellors are: Margaret Callow, Olive Craig, Jean Derrin, Doris Williams and Utha Young. Other Associates who have been on the N.S.W. L.G.U. are : Norma Allen, Margaret Kendall, Eilene Henricks, Meg Hornbrook and Dixie Lovell.

PLAYING

When the Club first began, golf competitions were held on Saturdays. The associates played their own competition or joined the men in their event. The men's committee gave them handicaps and the first competition played under handicap conditions was a stroke event, won by Mrs. Morgan in 1923. In 1925 Thursday was adopted as Ladies Day and has re-

The American Rag was unfurled alongside our Blue Spruce to honour the presence of the U.S. Ambassador Marshall Green and his Aide Col. Jack Detour as they were entertained as guests of our President, Jack Thomson and Captain Bob Wickens in 1975.

mained so ever since. However restrictions on Saturday play were soon imposed and from July 1927 associate members were not allowed to play on the course on Saturday afternoons and public holidays. It soon followed that the course and clubhouse were completely "off limits" to associates on Saturdays, except for twice a year when the associates became guests of the members for a mixed golf day and Social evening. This has now been changed to once a year, being the day of the Club Dinner. More recently, however, Saturday evenings have been set aside for members and associates. Clothing worn on the course and golfing equipment used have changed over the years. Associates are now permitted to wear slacks and battery driven buggies and motorised carts are now a common sight. There are now a variety of competitions played each year both in stroke and rriatch play. Conditions for these events are set out by the match committee. Inter-Club competitions arranged between individual Clubs, apart from the L.G.U. fixtures have always been well attended. Pennant Hills has played annual interclub matches with Avondale and Oatlands for many years. The Avondale competition was first played in 1941 and the Salver played for was donated by Phoebe James, a member of both Clubs. The Oatlands match started in 1955. Each Club became the hostess club on alternate years, with a limited number of pairs playing each event. A similar competition is now played with Castle

Hill.

Open Days, as such, have never been held at Pennant Hills. Instead we have the Pennant Hills Cup, open to all Clubs in the Silver Division and the Bronze Salver for handicaps 19-29, which is also open to other Clubs. These two events are played on separate days. Associate competitions on Thursdays were played in 2's in 1925 but soon changed to 3's except for Medal rounds which were played in 2's. Today, with the exception of four-ball and match play events, the competitions are played in 3's. Time sheets were used to determine the orderof play for years. Unfortunately this system was abused by some members

living close to the course, with the best times being taken by them and their friends. A more equitable system was introduced in 1964. This allowed for all games to be drawn by ballot with the exception of four-balls and Summer competition. A paid starter was introduced in 1964. This was a welcome relief to the committee who was hard pressed to send the field away and still play their round. The first paid starter was Betty Cresswell.

HANDICAPPING

The handicapping system in operation for the associates is the one recommended by the L.G.U. It is quite different from the system used by the men. Handicaps are reviewed in January and a new handicap is issued each year. One of the pleasures of golf on a Thursday is the "Halfway House" (The Spike Bar) where associates, after playing nine holes, can stop and partake of refreshments. The cook's hot buttered fruit scones are always popular and hard to resist by the most diet conscious associates.

GOLF ACHIEVEMENTS

A list of winners in the main Club events have been included in this History to remain in the archives of the Club. It is felt special mention should be made of some, particularly those in events not listed, such as team events and others organised by the L.G.U. One of the most outstanding players belonging to Pennant Hills Golf Club was Edwina Kennedy. She not only was successful in Australia but overseas as well. The following is a list of her achievements whilst a Member of the Pennant Hills Golf Club:

1978 She won the British Womens Amateur Championship. The first Australian to win in 85 years. Edwina won this Championship on her 19th birthday.

1978 Edwina was one of a Team of three who won the· Espirito Santo Trophy World Amateur Team Championship

67 1979 She won the Junior Championship of Australia and the N.S.W. Amateur Open Championship.

1980 She won the Canadian Amateur Open Championship.

Edwina was also a Member of the Australian Golf Club, which is her home Club. Because of this she played most of her competitive golf as that Club's representative.

THE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

The Associate's Club Championship has always been a keenly contested event and coupled with the Bronze Championship, the "Finals Day" is one of the highlight of the golfing programme. Interest in these Championships always attracts a strong following of supporters and as a fitting finale the trophies are presented at an afternoon party, beautifully catered for by members of the committee and willing helpers. The Club Championship, first played in 1924, was won by Mrs. H. Morgan who also won in 1925/6/7 /8. In later years the most outstanding Club Champions were Vene Taylor who won the Championship eleven times, which included eight consecutive wins from 1957to1964. Jean Smith won seven consecutively from 1946to1952. Eilene Henricks and Jenny Swadling (Abrahams) have six wins each. To honour the wins by Vene and Jean, their photographs were hung in the locker room.

THE SINGLES KNOCKOUT

This competition was first played in 1925 with a handicap limit of 4D. It has remained a very popular match play competition. Trish Whitton holds the record for this event, having won it six times.

TEAMS EVENTS

Pennant Hills, playing in No. 1 Reserve Grade, won the event in 1978, (Captain - Eilene Henricks) and won again in 1980,

Captained by Trish Whitton. Winning in these years was particularly exciting as the win coincided with the Men's No. 1 Grade Team winning their pennant. This has never been previously achieved.

The only other Grade won by Pennant Hills Associates was the Grade No. 3 in 1974, which consisted of a Team of 8 with a handicap limit of 25. It was a composite team of Silver and Bronze players. Pennant Hills Associates have played in No. 1 Grade, but have never been successful. The Bronze No. l Team won the Interclub Pennant in 1963 and 1967 and again in 1968 being undefeated. The Bronze No. 2 Team won the Shield in 1982 and the Business Associates won their lnterclub competition in 1973 and 1976. The Bronze II Salver Team won in 1987 and 1988. Another Teams event in which Pennant Hills was successful was the Bronze Medallion, organised by the L.G.U. This is an 18holeBronzeTeamevent,(HandicapLimit19-25). Thisevent is played over selected courses by a team of four. Two on one course and two on another. The winning team is the one with the best aggregate of four bronze players entering from the same club. Pennant Hills, very proudly, won this event in 1967, the only time in the history of the Club. The successful Team was Pat Jones and Mary Herd on Asquith and Dot Fogarty and Bub Thompson on Muirfield.

A.C.T. CHAMPIONSHIP

This Meeting, organised by the L.G.U., is held over four days in Canberra. A very popular event, it enables golfers from all over the State, on handicaps below 25, to relax and enjoy a golfing holiday. Over 400 associates attend this meeting and Pennant Hills is always well represented. The two most important events are the A.CT. Open Championship, a 36 hole scratch event, and the Seat of Government Cup, a 36 hole stroke handicap event. Each event is played over two days on different courses. 18 holes each day. Mary Herd was successful in winning the Seat of Government Cup in 1968, the only time a representative from our Club has achieved the honour. In 1979 Jenny Swadling and Merilyn Little won the ACT Open Foursomes Championship.

MAJOR L.G.U. CHAMPIONSHIPS

Whilst no associate, entering from Pennant Hills, has been successful in the individual championships, some have qualified. Mrs. H. Morgan, Vene Taylor, Norma Batten, Eilene Henricks have all qualified in the N.S.W. Amateur Open ships. Enid Buttel, Rua Johnson and Betty Musgrove have qualified in the N.S.W. Bronze Amateur Championship. In the Foursomes Championship the Club has been more successful. Betty Swan and Beryl Parker won the N.S.W. Amateur Open Bronze Foursome Championship in 1966. In 1967 Beryl Quayle and Rua Johnson were successful. Jenny Swadling, one of our associates, entered in the 1983 N.S.W. Country Championships as a member from Tuggerah Lakes and won the Silver Division Foursomes Championship with Deidre Rogers from Queanbeyan. This event was played at the Pennant Hills Golf Club.

MAJOR EVENTS HELD AT PENNANT HILLS BY THE L.G.U.

1964 N.S.W. Amateur Open Foursomes Championship 1965 N.S.W. Amateur Open Championship 1967 N.S.W. L.G.U. and N.S.W. G.A. Amateur Open Mixed Foursomes Championship 1971 N.S.W. Country Championship Meeting 1972 N.S.W. State Amateur Open Championship 1983 N.S.W. Country Championship Meeting Silver Division Foursomes Championship

COURSE RECORDS

The present course record of 73 is jointly held by Mrs. G. Gosse,

Mrs. I. Blumberg and Miss A. Jones. Mrs. Gosse and Mrs. Blumberg established their records during Championship conditions. In 1971 Mrs. Gosse returned a 74 in her morning round to equal Miss R. Wright's record created in 1965. In the afternoon round she returned a 73 creating a new course record. In 1972 Mrs. Blumberg equalled this record. This record was again equalled by Miss Jones whilst playing in the Pennant Hills Cup in 1984 and Sue Serhan playing in an L.G.U. medal round in 1987.

THE MOST REDUCED HANDICAP

The most reduced handicap is determined over twelve months from February 1st to January 31st each year. Sally Tribe holds the record for the most reduced handicap, having reduced her handicap from 36 to 20. This 16 stroke reduction was achieved during 1986.

LOWEST ASSOCIATE CLUB HANDICAP

E. Kennedy S. Serhan J. Abrahams (Nee Swadling) E. Henricks V. Taylor J. Woods Plus2 3 4 4 4 4

In reviewing the golfing achievements of the Pennant Hills associates, no division has enjoyed as much success in one year as the Bronze 1 Division 1968. During that year they were successful in winning the following events:

Bronze Interclub Pennant (Undefeated) L.G.U. Bronze Medallion Mary Herd won the A.CT. Seat of Government Cup Beth McCaskill won the L.G.U. Legacy Cup

THE WAR YEARS (1939-45)

Playing golf during those years was not easy, petrol rationing . added to the difficulties. However golf competitions on a

69 Thursdaydidcontinue, with the exception of the L.G.U. Medal rounds. The events were reduced to 12 holes. The main events such as the Club Championship and Singles Knockout were not played. Fields were not large, less than 50 and sometimes only 25 to 30 would play. The associate membership at that time was 120. With their husbands away at the War or working on various War associated projects, the women had less time to play golf. Reducing the competitions to 12 holes certainly helped the situation. The associates worked very hard indeed for the L.G.U. Patriotic War Fund, the Anzac Buffet, the Womens All Service Canteen and a Group went twice a month to Liverpool Army Camp to attend to the sewing needs of the Soldiers. They also knitted garments for the Servicemen and made camouflage nets.

In 1942 the Military took over more than half the clubhouse. The associates were left with only their Locker Room as they were not allowed inside the main section of the Clubhouse, whilst the Military personnel were in attendance. An entrance was built into the northern wall of the locker room. Two Associates, Miss M. Savill and MissJ. Whitworth received M.B.E's for their services during the War. The associates history would not be complete without some mention of "unforgettable characters". One can remember Margaret Barry, golf bag and clubs swung over the shoulder, pedalling her push bike from her home in Barry Lane, off New Line Road, to the Club, eager for her game of golf. Jean Bowry will be remembered for her marvellous performances at the Xmas Dinner shows and her great sense of humour. Cressa Butterworth for her dramatic late entrances at all functions. Vera Davis for her lovely cakes. Vera cooked all the cakes for the Grade afternoon tea. In those days the visiting grade teams were given afternoon tea instead of luncheons.