Ian has recently returned from a golf trip to China where he played 7 games in 10 days. He played some of the best courses in Asia, with 5 games at different courses at Mission Hills and 2 games on the East and West courses at the Sheridan Dunes right on the South China Sea. Spectacular scenery!

Unfortunately, Ian developed a cough on his return and and is undergoing antibiotic treatment and had to withdraw from the Nagahs away trip. All the best Ian and we look forward to you playing the Nagahs Tour again next year.

Thanks for the photos.

Away Trip Winner (Downlow) – Peter with 70 points.

Geoff Blackman Trophy – Yearly Winner – Phil with 55 points.

Loads of grog, nature walks, lost Nagahs & buggies – just the usual!!

 It’s all over again for another year. The trip went well – perhaps too well for some who were not even up to having breakfast with us. The name rhymes with HOTTY. Lots of beers and wines after golf, then at the pub, then back at the cabin. We shared a number of great memories of John Watty back at the cabin and Brendan read out Al’s epistle about the boy. Oh, to be as laid back as John was.

Both courses were good, and we were all counted as pensioners at Curlewis (green fee $65). Rick played out of his skin and scored 39 points. They certainly have done lots of work at Curlewis in the last few years with a new clubhouse, and lots of accommodation on course. Chris brought attention to himself by feigning a heart attack (or something like that) and abandoning his round. It certainly ruined Graeme’s round when he had to go back to the clubhouse to check on Chris’s condition. When he reached the Clubhouse there was Chris tucking into his second schooner!!! Great work as well by John L for “stealing” his daughter’s car to get to Curlewis after his broke down.

We have a new secretary. Whilst consuming too many cans I think Brendan mistakenly raised his hand when the question was asked. The motion was passed unanimously before he had a chance to change his mind.

On Monday, we enjoyed a good breakfast in Queenscliff before heading off to Sanctuary Lakes. Graeme and Chris departed for the ferry after breakfast, and Brendan decided to “go for a walk” before heading back to Indented Head. Editor’s Note: This is a phenomenon called the “Watty Nature Walk”, and John was an expert! Some of the longer-serving Nagahs would remember John after a big night out on an away trip, wandering outside the following day and drinking in the fresh air and listening to the sounds of nature to help clear his head (it must be a genetic thing!).

Scores not as impressive at Sanctuary Lakes although both Rad and Peter scored 36 points. Rick threatened to make a late grab at the Geoff Blackman trophy but tiredness and hangover got the better of him. I’m embarrassed to say that I have gone back-to-back trophy winners. It helps if you are the Secretary and can make up the rules. Peter won the away trip trophy (Downlow) by one shot from Rick.

Nick was awarded two golf balls for managing to lose his buggy whilst putting out on the 10th hole. He eventually found it in the bush with its wheels still running then later had to push it through the last few holes after its battery went flat.

Thanks, Al, for all your great work with the website and emails etc. It just makes the secretary’s job so much easier.

Hopefully, it shall continue next year.

Cheers and Happy Christmas to all Nagahs,

Phil

Thanks to Rick and Brendan for providing some photos from the away trip (see below).

A big thanks to Phil for his job as Secretary over the past few years – he has done an excellent and efficient job. He also managed to play good golf over this period and congratulations to him for snagging the Geoff Blackman Trophy for the second year running!

Also, thanks to Brendan for putting his hand up to take over Secretary duties from Phil. Welcome aboard Bren!

I hope all Nagahs have a great Christmas and New Year and I look forward to communicating with everyone again next year.

Al 

The new Secretary (Brendan) will put together a schedule early in the new year and details of our first game for 2025 will appear above.