GOLF: The golfing mates of Ken Pinington will always remember a quiet achiever at the Warwick Golf Club.

Last year he passed away after a debilitating illness. He and wife Yvonne joined the club in the 1990s.

Ken was one of the original members of "The Bunker Boys”, a group of volunteers who helped maintain the bunkers and assist with whatever maintenance was required.

Thursday was their main working bee day or "men's shed” day as they dubbed it.

The Piningtons operated their own panel beating business in Warwick for 30 years and in retirement Ken was a regular on the course at working bees or with his golf clubs.

He was a player, volunteer and stalwart of the Eastern Suburbs club in the days of the Warwick and District Rugby League before the formation of the Warwick Cowboys.

As a golfer, he had his share of wins in Warwick, including a hole in one, but most of all he loved the camaraderie with his fellow players. He and Yvonne were regulars at charity days.

It was the overwhelming character of the man that endeared him to all golf club members.

As his health deteriorated and playing regular golf became harder for Ken, four close mates stepped up to ensure he had his weekly game of golf when most would have given the game away.

Yvonne said she was grateful to Ken Burley, Con Seibel, Keith Farrell and Robin Farrell who all stepped up to help Ken.

"Rhys Farrell was a junior but was great to Ken when they played in the same group for a couple of years,” Yvonne said.

"The group who helped Ken were wonderful to him. Ken was always wanting to be early for golf, whether he was playing or volunteering.”

Now his mates with the support of all members of the Warwick Golf Club have erected a plaque on the steps to the 12th tee to remember one of the most enthusiastic members and volunteers to drive up the hill to a place that could be dubbed their second home.