Bob hits score that beats his age, again

BOB McFarlane has been described as a “tremendous fellow and an inspiration to all at 13th Beach Golf Links”.

A member of the club for about 17 years, Mr McFarlane recently beat his age during the club competition for the eighth time.

“I had 40 on the front nine and 49 on the back nine, which made 89, and I turned 91 a couple of days later,” Mr McFarlane said.

“I usually get anything between 95 and 100, but occasionally I get my age.

“Every now and then I have a good round.”

Mr McFarlane – who has six children with his wife of 69 years Margaret, 14 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren – said he was feeling pretty good in regards to health and still played golf three times a week.

“I love my golf, I took it up when I was 50 and enjoy it immensely,” he said.

“I joined 13th Beach about 16 or 17 years ago, not long after it opened, when Geelong disbanded a lot of us came here.

“I love the companionship and you meet a lot of nice people here – it just gets ya!”

Mr McFarlane said his best score was 79 when he was playing at Geelong.

“That was my best score ever and I’ve never done it again, it’s not possible,” he joked.

“I’m very fortunate, I keep good health and I’ll play as long as I can play.

“And if I drop dead on the golf course that will be great.”