A perfect Sunday in early April saw the Tipperary Golf Club celebrating a major milestone — 30 years of fairways, friendships, and a whole lot of community spirit. To mark the occasion, the club hosted a two-man Ambrose competition on April 6th, drawing 30 players from across the region.
The day wrapped up with familiar faces on the leaderboard and plenty of laughs around the clubhouse. First place went to Lindsey and Justin Sheather, clinching the win on a countback from runners up Thadem Davies and Cecil Finley. Robert Norton and John Sheather took third place, also on a countback, narrowly edging out Tim McMillan and Ron Thompson. Kurt Terry and Cooper Morrison walked away with the Bradman Award, given to the team with the most strokes, with good humour. “That one went to my mate Kurt,” a fellow member laughed. “Let’s just say he kept us entertained.”
Other standout moments included Nigel Willett and Ralph Bristow taking out the nearest to the pin, a highlight for any local golfer. But beyond the competition, it was a day of looking back and celebrating how far the club has come since its humble beginnings three decades ago.
“There’s been a lot of work over the years, especially from the Jaspriser family,” one long-time member shared. “It’s a big family, and all of them played on Sunday. Kay was flat out organising everything in the clubhouse, from lunch to drinks. She didn’t even have time for a round, but she made the day happen.”
What started with an old wooden slab shed has grown into a licensed clubhouse and a well-kept course, thanks to years of dedication from members and volunteers.
“We’ve bought two zero turn mowers, and there’s a solid group of us out here most days mowing, whippersnipping, just keeping the place looking good,” he said. “It gets a lot of use now. People really enjoy it.”
Though he only rejoined the club recently after retiring from the hotel business, he’s found the experience rewarding. “It’s a good way to keep busy in retirement. Don’t retire too early, it gets boring!”
The club is more than just a golf course. It’s a tight knit community, with competitions running three days a week, including a 12 hole social comp on Tuesdays and full 18 hole rounds on Thursdays and Sundays.
One of their most dedicated players is over 90 years old and still hitting the green. To top off the celebrations, the club hosted a free barbecue after the game, with only the beer on tap costing a few dollars.
“The game was free, the food was free. All in all, it was a very, very successful day.”
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