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by Megan Mould
AFTER three years of organising the centenary golf tournament the 18 hole ambrose came off without a hitch. Even the weather - sunny warm and made to order - was perfect. Not to be missed was the huge "Tinty 100" wording spray painted in bright red on the hillside. As with other events over the weekend, the infectious community spirit was to the fore, with so many people whose lives have been touched by Tintinara in one way or another reviving memories and renewing friendships on the golf course. Letters sent to former golf club members yielded a huge response, with 88 golfers entering the competition. "It was a nice comfortable crowd on the larger side of normal for the Tintinara Golf Club. The teams all know how to play golf and are serious about the game", Doug Twelftree, golf representative on the centenary committee, said. Along with the players, about 18 previous members also returned to watch the golf and revisit the golf course that holds so many good memories of sporting days. Mavis Braddy lived at Terrapee, Tintinara, for about 40 years from 1961. She worked at the school for 11 years and was a keen golfer and handicap manager. She played golf at Tintinara every week along with lots of other women who played in those days. "I absolutely loved golf and could hit the ball straight, although often not quite far enough", she said with a laugh. Tournament sponsor Phil Candy said the weekend, with so many people returning, made him realise how fortunate he had been to stay in Tintinara with his business, while many former residents had to move on to further career opportunities. Trophy presentations followed the competition. Off the stick ambrose results: Winners: C. Smedley,
P. Smedley, L. Fatchen, N. Simpson.
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