SPORT I COMMUNITY
Four-way tie for charity golf Pro-Am The Lane Cove Golf Club staged its 27th annual Charity Golf Pro-Am under glorious blue skies and with the course in tiptop condition thanks to the Lane Cove Council and its ground staff. The new footbridge linking the tees to the 4th green was in operation for the first time. Sydney Community Services (formerly LC&NSCS) is the beneficiary of the ProAm’s proceeds. The Golf Club and its sponsors are very proud of the support they have provided to the Lane Cove community with around $200,000 raised since the event started. Gill Batt, General Manager of Sydney Community Services, attended the prize presentation and spoke of the organisation’s work in the community and thanked the Club for its support over many years. The Pro Am gave amateur golfers, both members and guests, a chance to play a round of golf alongside 34 professional golfers. The professional winners in the 4-way tie were Matthew Millar, Troy Moses, Andrew Evans and James Nitties with scores of 2 under par 62. Matthew Millar won the Porter’s Shootout. Team event winners were Matthew Millar, Janet Lean, Michael Meade and James Meade.
LANE COVE GOLF CLUB IS VERY GRATEFUL TO THE SPONSORS OF THIS YEAR’S EVENT. THEY INCLUDE:
Ian Butters (MC), Alan Moss (President) and Gill Batt (General Manager, Sydney Community Services).
• Alto Land Rover & Jaguar • Willard Public Affairs
• Jocelyn & Greg Gregory • Porters Northwood • Able Liquid Waste
• Caltex Star Shop, Longueville • Hillross Financial Services • L J Hooker Lane Cove
• The Mountain Garage • NiBu Café, Lane Cove • Coca-Cola Amatil
• Business Professionals
LCFC ends season on a high!
Another season comes to an end for Lane Cove Football Club, with close to 900 players aged from 5 to 70+ turning out in the blue and gold.
LCFC recently held their Club Day at Blackman Park and players were presented with their trophies and medals.
Team winners Matthew Millar, Janet Lean and Michael Meade with Golf President Brian Doherty.
Over 1,000 games were coordinated across the various competitions with many thousands of spectators braving the cold in support of their children, friends, partners etc. There were mixed results (as is normal) throughout the Club, but an overwhelming feeling that at the end of the day everyone had fun! A note should be made of our division winners in the Northern Suburbs Competition, with the Under 18 Mens team taking out the Division 2 title, and the Under 14 Girls taking out the Division 4 title (and being undefeated all season). The investment in coaching throughout the Club, and in particular the Development Squads (Under 8 – Under 13), is now paying off with Lane Cove teams now regularly appearing at the top of the rankings in these age groups. A great sign for the future strength of the Club in what is becoming an increasingly competitive environment! A debt of gratitude is owed for all the volunteers across Lane Cove who pull this together year after year. THE VILLAGE OBSERVER I NO. 267 I OCTOBER 2017 I 31
