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18 Wednesday May 15 2019 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi SELWYN TIMES Dodging the rough, bunkers and coffins • By Jacob Page WEDNESDAY’S at the nine-hole Lincoln Golf Club sees players dodge more than just bunkers and the rough: They are dodging coffins as well. Each week, with the backdrop of Lincoln Cemetery, at least 50 golfers ranging in age from 60 to 92 take part in the Wednesday’s Whackers or as it is dubbed over a drink on the 19th hole - Coffin Dodgers Wednesday. It is an 18-hole stableford competition, with the best score in each group often earning a free ticket into the $2 meat raffle drawn at the end of the day. While friendship and banter are the driving force behind the initiative, make no mistake, many are out there trying to shoot under their age. Bill Campbell has been a regular Wednesday Whacker for more years than he can remember. “I’m a broken-down brick-layer, you know? The body is rooted, but I love the game,” he said. Campbell, who has been a member of the club since 1969, said it was the banter after each round which kept him coming back. “The chat is the guts of the whole day and the highlight of my whole week. “If it’s a nice day, we sit there and talk s**t and it’s wonderful. “With Lincoln golf course played around a cemetery, we thought we often poke fun at ourselves and say we’re all Coffin Dodgers.” Campbell describes himself as “a baby in the group” at 77-yearsold. “Dave Donald (father of the late former Green Party leader Rod Donald), is 91 and he plays every week. “Ed Henderson is 87 and he comes out each week and he shoots under his age almost every time he plays. “As I say to him, each year he gets older, it’s getting easier for him because he gets an extra shot. “I shot under my age for the first time six weeks ago and that’s where the competitive nature begins and ends,” he said. “People want to score low for themselves.” Life member Morrie Henderson, 81, is the designated barman each Wednesday and said it has grown from humble beginnings in the late 80s to early 90s. “We had the Selwyn veterans who met on a Thursday once a month and the thing was you could only join when you turned 60 and you had to put your name down at 55 to be eligible because there was so many people playing,” he said. “So a few people started playing on a Wednesday and what was half a dozen has, over time become 50 people. Henderson said he had been a member for 53 years and is a proud Coffin Dodger. “Above the bar, there’s a row of photos with life members on it and of course there’s only three of us left now I think and I believe that’s where the name Coffin Dodgers took off from – there’s no respect whatsoever,” he said. “Back in my early days if you were 60, you dressed old, you looked old, you were old but these days if you retired at 60 SPORT PUTT: Norm Stokes, 80 and Tom Scahill, 92, are part of the Wednesday golf round at Lincoln, which is played around the cemetery. you’re doing well.” Henderson said it allowed people to stay active and give wives a well-earned break from their husbands. “The important thing isn’t the game, the important thing is that you’re able to walk on the right side of the turf so enjoy it while you can. “If I only play a round a week, I’d rather play on a Wednesday, than a club day on a Saturday because it is less competitive. “Still, if you ending winning the raffle, there can be hell to pay,” he said. •More sport, pages 20-23 Ants Gray Bill Campbell Morrie Henderson Ivan Fletcher Ed Henderson New enrolments in the months of May and June will receive one month FREE* Montessori & Early Childhood Preschool • We offer a friendly, fun and supportive environment – only 5 minutes from Rolleston. • We believe that Tamariki thrive in a peaceful, structured and caring environment, full of fun and challenges. • We offer focused, balanced curriculums that prepare Tamariki for the next step in their learning journey. • We value diversity within our Tamariki and their whānau and this is reflected in our whānau focused philosophy. • We have 3 well resourced classrooms, caring for Tamariki from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. We are proud of our large, natural playgrounds that offer challenges for all ages. Call in to visit us today, meet the teachers and have a look around our school LiMitEd spaCEs avaiLabLE iN ouR NuRsERy! *Fees on confirmation of enrolment (with terms & conditions). Offer limited to 2-3 year old enrolments only. For enrolments please contact Jasmine or Kylie on 347-6161 visit us at 643 burnham school Road Download forms from www.burnham-montessori.co.nz
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