In 1915, through adversity and horrendous conditions, the Anzac spirit revealed itself as a national characteristic.

At the 2008 Anzac Memorial Golf game it was the Anzac spirit which displayed itself as over 150 golfers refused to let the adverse weather conditions defeat them.

“Playing golf in such atrocious weather we still had the luxury of giving up if we wanted and returning to the clubhouse; our diggers did not have that comforting thought, they had to stay in their trenches no matter what,” golfer Betty Clinch said.

There was no defeat at Gallipoli and the weather did not defeat the golfers; both made a strategic withdrawal with the 18 hole competition becoming a nine hole.

There was no failure, the Anzacs achieved an iconic status because of their courage and mateship; the golfers, well what did they achieve?

Not much compared to those courageous diggers I suppose.

A number of the ladies made Anzac Biscuits which were served to the golfers with tea and coffee before the tee off by the RSL ladies Auxiliary and volunteer Tea Gardens RSL members.

The Myall Coast Veteran Golfers and the RSL Sub Branch did a marvellous job of organising and coordinating the game.

Donations for prizes came from so many organisations and individuals, too many to name all.

Thanks to the Hawks Nest Golf Club and their help to make the event so much fun; also the Myall Barbershop Chorus who entertained the troops.

And of course there is the money which was raised for the Anzac Memorial Trust Fund on the day.

These were all trivialities really and it was just a small community getting together to do a worthwhile job.

Congratulations to all winners both male and female and a very big thank you to all that helped make the day such a tremendous success.

Brian Jones