21/06/2026
ARTHUR LICKERMAN MEMORIAL TROPHY 🏆🌞⛳️
After weeks of preparation, team selections, controversial omissions and plenty of clubhouse discussion, a full field of 134 players assembled for the Arthur Lickerman Trophy 4-Person Ambrose at Highlands Golf Club yesterday.
The course was presented in outstanding condition and, despite a testing breeze, scoring was impressive throughout the day.
With several of the fancied teams posting early scores, it was the underdog team that emerged victorious. Led by Captain Courageous Wendell Gerial, alongside Chief Energy Officer (CEO) Peter Wakeling, possible MVP candidate Ben Parkes, and master tactician Luke Bessant, who quietly went about his work with all the strategic nous of Wayne Bennett in a grand final week, the quartet combined brilliantly when it mattered most.
The play of the day came on the 10th hole. As Wakeling reached for the putter, Bessant stepped in with supreme confidence, telling him to put it back in the bag and use an 8-iron instead. Wakeling duly chipped in, while Bessant could do little more than stand there with a grin on his face reminding everyone within earshot, “I told you so.”
While we can’t repeat much of the advice offered to Bessant by fellow members throughout the day, we can confirm it appeared to have the desired effect and kept him fully focused on the task at hand.
A fantastic day of golf on a course presented in superb condition, with great camaraderie, plenty of laughs and another memorable chapter in the Arthur Lickerman Trophy. Thanks to everyone for being involved.
The big events keep coming where next Saturday we are playing for the Wingecarribee Cup so make sure you get your names down!
See you soon!
Highlands Golf Club Ltd
Anthony Storich Golf