Years of Age: 97

Years of Membership: 65

Beryl has been a member of The Grange Golf Club for an incredible 65 years, making her one of the Club’s longest serving members.  In recent years Beryl has held Category 8 (Social and Special Honorary) membership. We will always remember Beryl meeting the playing group of Howe, Howe, Howe and Howe (her husband and three sons) on the 6th Tee of the West Course every Saturday morning with morning tea.

We thought members would like to hear the story behind Beryl.

What city were you born in? Describe your childhood home and where it was?

I was born in Semaphore, South Australia and we lived in Woodville Park in a house which my father had built complete with a tennis court.

Where did you go to elementary school? Middle school? High school? College?

My Elementary and middle school years were spent at Woodville Primary and I attended Croydon Central for High School.

What was your profession and where did you work?

I was a short hand typist employed at Bronson’s Dry Cleaners at Ethelton until I was married in 1942.

Where did you meet your husband?  How many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren do you have?

I met John Howe at Woodville through a family friendship.  I have 3 children – all sons – Geoffrey, Stephen and Philip.  6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

What great historical events have you experienced in your lifetime?

Meeting with King Olav V of Norway at the time my husband John received his knight hood, and I am still entitled to be called ‘Lady Howe’.

When did you start playing golf and why?

 In 1950 at Woodville Gardens Golf Club and then joined The Grange Golf Club in 1952 and have been a member ever since.

What attracted you to join The Grange Golf Club?

The McKay girls, Mavis and Phyl, and their father Arthur who was also a member were good family friends.

What is your first memory of The Grange Golf Club?

The very high standard of the course for that time.

What is your favourite hole on the course (old or new)?

The old 8th Hole on the West – when I had a hole in one on 28th March 1972.

What has been the biggest change you have seen at The Grange during your time at the Club?

The building of the current Clubhouse and the addition of the East Course which is widely recognised throughout the golfing world.

What is your most memorable moment at The Grange?

When I was elected as Ladies President of The Grange Golf Club.

We would like to thank Beryl for her time and hope members enjoyed reading Beryl’s story.