Tuesday 18th April saw the first game of the two games between Maryborough Vets and Burrum Vets for 2023. This game held at Burrum with sixty-six players in all. A light lunch was provided and all had a great day. The low scores reflected the difficulty of the Burrum Course at this time. Burrum won the day with the following players winning individual grades: Mens Div 1 Mike Drew Burrum R/U Ray Berkery Burrum Mens Div 2 Mal Learmonth Burrum R/U K.McNab Maryborough Mens Div 3 John Anderson Burrum R/U Peter Tyler Burrum Ladies Div 1 Marilyn Allen Burrum R/U Wendy Matthews Maryborough Ladies Div 2 Eve Cooper Burrum R/U Shirley Bullock Burrum Captains Kevin Leader and Craig Botting with Burrum President Kerry Styles

Interest this year was over the top with us turning away over twenty potential players from other clubs in the district. As it was we fielded seventy players(three failed to appear on the morning)on Tuesday 26th July being two groups to each of our nine holes. The course was in pristine condition with only the bunker on the fifth green out of play due to moisture. Hats off to all contestants for getting around the track in very good time with few hold ups. Most sat down to a quality lunch followed by the raffle and then the main presentations. It was gratifying to see many of our visitors winning both raffles and major golf prizes this year.

Thirty-six players enjoyed a two ball ambrose comp on the day with John Short and Ray Crosby winning the day. The day however was less about golf and more about having fun. John Horwood started off the day with champagne and orange juice for all mixed with soap bubbles floating through the air. The ladies put on their best hats and the winner for the fashions on the field was Kath Francis. Shirley Bullock won the best displayed buggy and Kerry Styles the best dressed male, although he looked more like a pommie pole(Morris) dancer than a jockey. A hamburger was then enjoyed by all and many thanks to Kate and Phyllis for the catering. Thanks also to Neil Clarke for running the sweeps. As always big thanks to Danielle for her tireless work behind the bar and in the kitchen. We hope to attract a bigger field next year. Ian Anderson Treasurer/secretary

Tuesday 27th July saw Burrum District host its open day. Sixty-seven players fielded from Burrum, Mundubbera, Biggeden, Hervey Bay, Fraser Lakes, Craignish, Gin Gin and Bagara vets clubs. Some seventy-four persons were in attendance for lunch and the presentation. Winners for the day were as follows: Mens A division A. Proctor r/u K. Leader Mens B division P.Griffin r/u T.Allen Mens C division E.Vandersee r/u R Suter Ladies A division S.Berkery r/ju R McCluskie Ladies B division C Fenn ru/ T Townsend Pin shots to B Martin, L Bennett, E Vandersee, J Leader and L Drew.

Five of the Burrum vets attended the Gin Gin open day on Tuesday 15th June. Warm day after some cold and drizzle the day prior. Course a bit dry but otherwise in good nik. Myself, Mike and Lorraine Drew, Mike Dally and Francis McGovern had a great day with Mike being the A division winner with myself at A division runner up. Francis won the B division men and Lorraine was runner up in ladies division. Lorraine also had longest putt and one NTP. Thirty-six players in all were at the day. A great meal at the end of the day but before would were allowed to eat we had to assist with the unloading of a pallet of beer and place same into the big fridge. I think Bruce McCormack must have timed the delivery just right. Even though we won just about everything we were invited back next year.

The vets group had a little two ball ambrose event on Tuesday 13th October. A light lunch and meat trays for the winners was on the menu. Thirty-one players graced the field. Ian Anderson and Shirley Bullock won the day from Carrol and Les Bennett, who came second on a count back from Barry Lohmann and Merl Vandersee. Marilyn Allen won the NTP on the third hole. Welcome also to new member Les Williams.