Mark Poustie pays tribute to Peter Floyd and a select group of men he met along the way while being introduced and taught about golf at a very young age. The lesson Mark shares is when given the opportunity, to take some time and help a child with a pursuit, they may learn to love it and your small effort may produce a life altering outcome.
Almanac Golf: House Rules
February 17, 2022 by 3 Comments
Mark Poustie recalls improvised games of golf in the lounge room and his family’s backyard – always creative, sometimes dangerous, and not without the odd catastrophe!
Almanac Cricket: Chopper’s Big Day Out
February 4, 2022 by 3 Comments
Mark Poustie tells the story of a mighty Div 6 grand final in the Eastern Cricket Association (but could be anywhere) when Chopper overcomes the agony of a blow to the Jatz Crackers to at least get himself to the crease. [A fine account – JTH]
Almanac Obituary: Erik Pootjes
July 29, 2021 by 6 Comments
It took him a while to get around to writing it, but Mark Poustie’s obituary for his friend Erik Pootjes is a tale of friendship bonded by a mutual love of rock climbing.
Almanac (Country) Golf: Bridgewater on Loddon in the 1970s and today
June 29, 2021 by 9 Comments
Mark Poustie once roamed the greens of Bridgewater on Loddon (just outside Bendigo) with great frequency. He recalls a different time with pigs and semi-trailers as hazards…though the green fees remain a steal!
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