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1.� Dave Wiseman

Life Member Since 1984 . 

Dave served 9 years as President, 8 as Captain, 2 as Secretary/Treasurer and 1 as Handicapper for a total of 20 appointments.

During the late eighties and early to late nineties Dave was instrumental in the clubs survival, membership was low and interest in serving the club at an official level was also low.  He often held more than one position simultaneously on the committee in the absence of any other volunteers.

2. Sonny Biddle

Life Member Since 1992. 

Sonny joined in the late 1980�s from Kwinana Golf Club.  An Ex RAAF Veteran from WWII. Sonny has a strong camaraderie with WANGS members.

He has enjoyed many years with WANGS serving as the Patron. Unfortunately he� passed away in 2016 and was a true gentleman.

Life Members 1984 to 2012

In 1984 WANGS introduced into it�s constitution provision for the recognition of members who had contributed to a significant degree sufficient that they should be recognised by the award of �Life Membership�.

Since the introduction of this initiative Fifteen members have been recognised Nine of whom still regularly play . Without the additional effort and dedication provided by this select group.  WANGS may well have folded when times were tough and membership low during the late eighties to nineties

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3. Scotty Gillan

Life Member Since 1994. 

Served 3 years as the captain and was a committee member on three other occasions.  Scotty was a staunch supporter in the formative years of WANGS.

He served WANGS well in the eighties and nineties but hasn't been seen for awhile.  Comes from the same garden as Dave Wiseman.

4. Norm Snashall

Life Member 1996.

Norm acted as the Secretary/Treasurer has held this position on 7 occasions.

He has previously been the Handicapper on 3 occasions and a Committee Member 4 times.  Norms unbroken membership and support since the clubs inauguration has been instrumental in ensuring the clubs survival, he was one of �the few� during the difficult years. One of our key members who keeps WANGS on track.  Walking, talking historian for WANGS and always a consummate gentleman.

5. Peter Mansey

Life Member Since 2001. Pete the Handicapper spent many years in this position.

Peter became associated with WANGS as a novice golfer with a handicap of 31 in 1991 having arrived back in WA.

He was also 2005�s concurrent President drafted in when the elected President had to stand down, he has also served as the Captain and a Committee Member.

6. Craig  �Tiger�  Lyons

Life Member Since 2003, Tiger joined WANGS in 2000. 

He was first elected captain in  2004. Tiger is a driving force in the current WANGS club, in 2002/2003 with the president Lance Davis Tigers presence around the club ensured the club grew to another dimension He continues to be a regular stalwart of the ethos that the WANGS club represents and strives to maintain as a social Club. Like the Eveready bunny, he just keeps on keeping on!  Workhorse who does a lot of the behind the scenes work.

7. Sam Lyne

Life Member 2004 , Sam joined WANGS in 1987 from Kwinana.

He was the Captain in 2001 through to 2003 and served on the committee in 2000, 2004, 2006, 2007 . We are sure in a previous life he must have worked as a debt collector.  Was always there at the end to take our money or raffle prizes.  Gentleman through and through.

8. Wayne Merritt

Life Member 2004, Wayne joined in 1982 whilst serving at HMAS STIRLING in the USN.

Wayne was the handicapper in 1982 and served as one of the organizing committee members for the 25th anniversary and is considered to be  

One of the cornerstones in the eighties and nineties, and is always there for the Championship week.  Likes a chat and a great bloke to have a beer with. 

9. Peter �Pod� O�Donohue

Life Member 2006, PoD has been a member of WANGS since 1989.

He has carried out duties as the Secretary/Treasurer 1989, 1990, 1994 and Handicapper 1992 and 1993, other duties have included driver and provider of amusement during times of extended drinking.

PoD is a passionate member who regularly sponsors events during the year. Reliable and will get in and help whenever needed. Regularly Teams up with his twin, Tiger, to skin many people out of their money.

10. Mick Hoar

Life Member 2006, Mick Joined WANGS in the 80�s.

He has served as the Captain 1999, Secretary/ Treasurer 2000, Handicapper 1989 and Committee 1997. A dedicated member who has represented on many occasions in services cup and is a regular sponsor of WANGS at Capel Known by some as the elder whose sensibility is sometimes lost at WANGS. 

Has his name on the honour board more times than most people.  Hits a great ball and top Ambrose partner.  Wicked sense of humour.

11. Mick Currie

Life Member 2006, Mick Joined WANGS in 1982 serving on the Committee 1982, 1983 1988, Handicapper 1984. Mick is a Cornerstone of WANGS since its inception having represented on many occasions at Sun city, Services cup and inter-service.

Mick is one of the elders of the current WANGS playing members and is an inaugural sponsor at Capel. Mick is considered to have been   Top golfer in the early days but father time has caught up with him, don�t however think this means he won�t give you a run for your money.

Believed to have been supplementing camel dung in his pipe to enhance his performance on the course.  Always happy to have a chat and of a course, a drink . Wicked sense of humour.

12. Dave Parry

Life Member 2008, Dave� Joined WANGS in during the 90�s.

He was elected president in 2003 through to 2016. Dave is the idealistic club President, he is always professional in his club duties, friendly, courteous and sociable on and of the course, thus promoting the values which make WANGS the club it is today. He has represented WANGS on a number of occasions with varying success, but is always reliable and dependable to be there for the game. Dave is a gentleman who�s golfing skills continue to improve, a far cry from one who once mumbled �for me, the worst part of playing golf, by far, has always been hitting the ball�.

13. Peter Bullock

Life Member 2012.  Peter Perfect joined WANGS in 2000

He has served as a Committee member, Vice Captain and Captain.  He is the utmost professional in fulfilling his duties.

Peter is a very good golfer and spends considerable time studying the mechanics of golf to work out how he can improve his game.  If he could play at Rockingham Golf Course each week he would as he always plays well there but any other course is a different story.  Keeps everyone focused on golf etiquette and will let you know if you are playing slowly with his favourite quote, "your job is to be behind the group in front, not in front of the group behind, now hurry up!".