Swift Takes Glenelg Cup

Wednesday 11 August, 2010

The Glenelg Cup finally got underway today, after day one of the tournament was cancelled due to wet weather conditions. Usually a 36 holes event, the competition format was altered to 18 holes to accommodate for the lost day.

Players made their way around the Murray Course at Yarrawonga and Border Golf Club with rain still falling throughout the day. Despite the miserable weather conditions players that remained in the tournament made their way around the course with a smile on their face, even though they were wet from head to toe.

Whilst many players found the course challenging due to unfavourable conditions, Vivienne Swift from Howlong Golf Club had no such trouble. Producing a score of 69 (Nett)on a handicap of 25, Swift proved that she was in her element and made her way around the course with relative ease. Driving the ball down the fairway strongly, Swift was able to approach the greens from the most advantageous positions, minimising her chance of error on the greens.

Swift’s nearest rival was Libby Mott from Commercial Albury Golf Club who also demonstrated that rain was no influence over her golf. Mott’s ability to sink the ball from nearly anywhere on the green ensured the she was always in contention of a top spot finish. Unfortunately Swift was able to get one stroke ahead and Mott, who held a handicap of 27, finished one stroke behind the winner to take runners-up in the tournament.

Best 18 holes Gross score was given to June Woznica from Moe Golf Club who had a score of 92 (H’Cap 19).

Thank you to all the women who braved the cold, wet and windy conditions today and special thanks to all the helpers for their assistance.

Four Take Foursomes Title

Monday 9 August, 2010

Hosted by the sensational Yarrawonga and Border Golf Club the Victorian Country Foursomes Championship (Marion Dwyer Cup) began today under near perfect weather. With a field of sixty-eight pairs the day began smoothly with the women teeing off early in the morning.

Play was undertaken on both the Murray course and the Lake course with the split field changing courses at the completion of round one. As players had favourable weather conditions, little error was made on the course resulting in a round one finish that was tightly contested. Davis and Heywood (Murray Downs/Rich River); Gilson and Wooster (Yarra Yarra/Moonah); and Langford and Hagy (Yarrawonga & Border/Howlong) all placed equal first with a gross score of 83 at the conclusion of the first round. A review of the round one results revealed that at least twelve other pairs were within grasp of the lead, sitting within ten strokes of the leaders.

Players received a quick, but well-deserved rest before teeing off again for round two of the Championship. As it was evident this tournament would be no walk-in-the-park, players were driven to play some outstanding golf in order to gain an advantage over their opponents.

The day finished off as sensationally as it had begun with the scores so close that it was still anyone’s guess as to who would win the Championship. Judy Langford from Yarrawonga & Border GC together with playing partner Sara Hagy from Howlong GC currently held the lead with a gross score of 167. However as the latter end of the field made their way off the course it became exceedingly possible that a tie could occur. Sure enough, Maryanne Davis of Murray Downs GC and Kacey Heywood of Rich River GC produced a score of 167 to equal that of the current front runners.

With no playoffs for the Championship both playing pairs tied for the prestigious Marion Dwyer Cup, named Victorian Country Foursomes Champions.

Congratulations to the winning pairs for their remarkable achievement and providing such an exhilarating game of golf for all those present. Congratulation must also be extended to all players for participating in the event.

WGV Royal Women's Hospital Melbourne Golf Day

Monday 2 August, 2010

The second RWH Melbourne Golf Day was held at Kingston Heath on Tuesday 13th July. The event attracted 88 golfers from as far afield as Barwon Heads, Mansfield and Shepparton. The course was magnificent and the weather cold but sunny. 

The 4 Ball Stableford teams event commenced with a shotgun start at 8am. It was generously supported by Tassal, the Atlantic Salmon people serving morning tea on the 5th Hole.

The players enjoyed a delicious lunch and a glass of wine in the magnificent 8 month old club house. The RWH Senior Physiotherapist, Margaret Sherburn, talked about the importance of a healthy pelvic floor and led the group in exercises assisted by an ultrasound film!

“Since 2006 WGV has raised over $90,000 for the Pelvic Floor Unit at the RWH. One specialist has been trained and the money raised today will be added to the Victoria wide club competitions and go towards training a second specialist in urogyneacology”, said Amanda Derham, WGV Board.

Over $8,000 were raised this year due to the players on the day and the sponsorship by Kinston Heath Golf Club and, together with the moneys raised in the RWH Victoria wide club based knockout competition, will be donated to the RWH. The day would not have been possible without the efficient house, grounds and golf staff of Kingston Heath Golf Club and WGV.

Women's Golf Victoria would like to thank the following sponsors for their support:

Golf Sponsor: Kingston Heath Golf Club

Silver Sponsor: Tassal , Pure Beauty Food

Bronze Sponsor: Griffin + Rowe, the Australian Skin Care specialists

Prizes including sides of smoked salmon were well received by the following winners:

Winner:  Suzanne Millar, Jane Rodd, Suzy Margetts & Prue Holyman (96 points)

Runner Up: Greta DeHoogd, Deb Holland, Marg Livermore and Mary Griffin (90 points)

NTP 5^th: Julie Hope-Johnstone

NTP 10^th: Suzanne Millar

Long Drive 14th: Una DeNeefe

Organizing Committee: Amanda Derham, Mimi Ermert, Lou Learmonth, Isobel Lucas, Sandra Ritchie, Annie Perkins

The R&A Launches Free Rules App for iPhone, iPad and iTouch

15 July 2010, St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has launched an official Rule App for the Apple iPhone, iPad and iTouch. It is available to download now for free from the iTunes App Store.

The Official Rules App allows the user to quickly find information about all aspects of the laws of the game from etiquette, through a summary of the fundamental Rules, to the complete Rules of Golf (2008 – 2011).

“The Rules App is a fantastic reference tool that allows you to find any Rules information you might require, on the move,” said David Rickman, The R&A’s Director of Rules and Equipment Standards. “It is useful for any golfer or official from those who are just starting to play, to those officiating at higher levels of golf.”          

The Quick Guide to the Rules explains how a player should proceed in a number of frequently occurring Rules scenarios. Designed for easy reference, the Guide contains numerous images, diagrams and video footage.

Also included is a guide to the essential etiquette of the game, in which two-time Open Champion Padraig Harrington explains pace of play, care of the course, and consideration for other golf course users.

The complete Rules of Golf (2008-2011) can be referenced in the application. Further features include an interactive Rules quiz.

R&A Media Press Release 15th July, 2010

Handa Women's Australian Open Returns to Commonwealth

Friday 9 July, 2010

Golf Australia is pleased to announce that Melbourne’s Commonwealth Golf Club has been selected to host the 2011 HANDA Women’s Australian Open from 3-6 February.

Following an outstanding 2010 championship and on the strength of player feedback, the championship will be held at the same course in consecutive years for the first time since 2002.

In 2010, the championship became the first major tournament to be held at Commonwealth Golf Club in more than 40 years as World Number 5 Yani Tseng lifted the Patricia Bridges Bowl for the first time.

Commonwealth Golf Club President Heather Scales said the club was looking forward to another great championship in 2011.

"We are delighted that the HANDA Women's Australian Open will be played at Commonwealth again in 2011,” Mrs Scales said.

“With a quality field of national and international players now having experienced the challenges of Commonwealth , we expect to see more exciting golf and fantastic scoring. We know that the international field will once again enjoy the test and we look forward to crowning a new champion in February 2011.”

Golf Australia CEO Stephen Pitt said the championship would build on the success of the 2010 event.

“We are looking forward to returning to Commonwealth for the second year in a row,” Pitt said.

“We had wonderful feedback on the strength of the course and its condition from both Australian and international players so we’re very happy to be at Commonwealth again.”

The HANDA Women’s Australian Open has a rich history with winners holding 31 Major championship victories and five World Golf Hall of Fame memberships between them.

The title’s former champions include Karrie Webb, Annika Sorenstam, Laura Davies, Sophie Gustafson and Yani Tseng.

(Golf Australia: 8th July, 2010)

Odgers Performs at Par 3 to retain Championship Trophy

Wednesday 7 July, 2010

Catherine Odgers (Wodonga GC) has again taken the title for the Par 3 Championship with a total score of 116, two strokes ahead of her nearest rival Sienna Lambert from Cohuna GC. Odgers who walked away with the prestigious title last year, was fourth off the pace following completion of round one at the Buninyong golf course. However today she began strongly on the fairways, showing the field that a winning streak for the event was possible.

The rest of the field proved to be worthy opponents with players displaying some amazing birdies and putts on the greens. With the top players within six strokes of each other it was still anyone’s guess as to whom would walk away as Champion. Whilst lambert proved to be in contention, Odgers managed to slip ahead of the field to receive the Par 3 Championship trophy.

Whilst frost delayed the begining of play for the AM field this morning, on the whole the tournament ran very successfully with all participants enjoying themselves. A tournament dinner last night at the club provided a great opportunity for players to mingle with each other and meet others who travel the WGV tournament circle.

A big thank you must be extended  to Buninyong Golf Club for their efforts prior to and during the tournament. Special thanks to Lady's Captain Vera Lund, Lady's President Helen Hovey and all other Buninyong staff and members who assisted on the day, your help does not go unnoticed.  

2010 Anglesea Camp

Monday 6 July, 2010

This year the weather was kind to the junior girls participating at the 2010 Burtta Cheney Anglesea Golf Camps. All up 80 juniors participated in the two camps over 6 days.

Juniors from all around Victoria made their way to Anglesea, including girls from Cobram, Wangaratta, Bairnsdale, Portland, Broken Hill, Birchip and many other places.

The 3 day camp which is designed for 9-13 year olds was held from Sunday the 27th of June until Tuesday the 29th of June. The girls were split into 7 groups all of which had a coach and a leader that they were assigned, for the 3 days. The girls also participated in a 9 hole ambrose event.

Congratulations to the girls who won the 9 hole handicap and non handicap divisions:

9 hole handicap division

·         Georgia Nankivell

·         Jaz Gardner

·         Emily Kerr

·         Olivia Kline

9 hole non handicap division

·         Georgia Scott

·         Sheradyn Johnson

·         Despina Moshopolous

The 4 Day Camp began with the annual Kangaroo Trophy held on Tuesday the 29th of June, with 33 girls between the ages of 12-17 years of age, participating in the event.

Congratulations to Tilly Poulsen from Kingston Heath who won the Overall Kangaroo Trophy Gross winner for the second year in a row with a score of 77. Tilly won by 1 shot over Kingswood Junior Bianca Ling.

Julienne Soo from Woodlands won the Gross Winner for the 12-14 age category.

The overall nett winner was won by Zoe Larrieu (H’cap 19) from Patterson River Country Club, this was Zoe’s first camp and she had a great round, scoring nett 70.

The A grade nett winner was won by  Bianca Ling (Kingswood) with a nett 74, Alex White from the Dunes had a score of 71 to take out the B grade nett winner and Alexandra Makin from Chirnside Park won the C grade nett with 75.

The 9 hole competition was won by Hannah O’Brien from The Dunes Golf Club who had a Gross score of 57.

The 4 Day campers followed on with 3 days of coaching in groups of 6. The camp also included physical screenings, strength and conditioning, High Ropes and lots of games.

Women’s Golf Victoria would like to congratulate all the juniors for their achievement on completing the camps.

WGV would also like to acknowledge and thank the volunteers, the coaches, Camp Wilkin and Anglesea Golf Club for their continued support and contribution to the development of Girls Golf in Victoria, without them these camps would not be made possible.

For full results of the Kangaroo Trophy click here

Webb Welcomes Keating and Speechly to US Open

Tuesday 6 July, 2010

Victorian Stacey Keating and Western Australian Jessica Speechley have arrived in Pennsylvania to meet up with World Number 9 Karrie Webb for the 2010 US Women’s Open at Oakmont Country Club.

 As recipients of the Karrie Webb Series scholarships, Keating and Speechley will shadow Webb during championship week and use the experience to benefit their elite amateur and future professional careers.

 Webb, the 2000 and 2001 US Women’s Open champion, said the scholarship was an important opportunity in the development of young female golfers in Australia.

“I always look forward to having the girls join me at the third major of the year,” Webb said. “I think it is valuable to give them an opportunity to develop as individuals and give them first-hand experience of a major championship and everything that goes with it.”

“I enjoy being able to assist in the development of Australia’s elite amateurs through my work with Golf Australia on the Karrie Webb Series,” Webb added.

Keating and Speechley have both recently completed a tour of the United Kingdom playing in England, Ireland and Scotland before travelling to the United States.

“For me, last year was a real eye opener about how much they all taper off their practice and try to conserve all their energy for the week by not cramming in all the practice possible,” Keating, who was a recipient in 2009, said.

Speechley said the experience would give her valuable insights into the professional ranks.

“It’s going to be such a great week. I know I'll learn a lot and I think I'll see a step closer than most on how Karrie deals with playing a major event including tournament preparation and media,” Speechley said.

The Karrie Webb Scholarships are awarded annually to two women on the basis of the following criteria: performance in the Karrie Webb Series events, community work supported by the individual (either inside or outside of golf), performance as an ambassador for golf in Australia and overseas, exhibits outstanding demeanour both on and off the golf course and is an Australian citizen.

Alison Whitaker is named ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Wednesday 30 June, 2010

Duke University senior student Alison Whitaker (Victoria GC) was named the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Women's Golf Scholar-Athlete of the Year on Tuesday as the ACC Commissioner released the 2010 All-ACC Academic Team.

To be eligible for consideration, a student athlete must have earned a 3.00 grade point average for the previous semester and maintained a 3.00 cumulative average during her academic career.

A senior psychology major, Whitaker is a three-time ACC All-Academic and All-ACC team honoree.

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Elliott takes out North Eastern Championships

Friday 11 June, 2010

Congratulations Breanna Elliott (Yarrawonga & Border), 2010 North Eastern District champion. Elliott took out the championship with at total of 149, 16 shots ahead of fellow club member Judy Langford (165).

Mansfield GC (Andrea Marsden, Jenny Foster, Donna Sedgeman & Shelley Comerford) won the teams event. Catherine Odgers & Catherine Manthey won the Foursomes Championship (84) defeating Bernie McLean & Linda McGrath (86).  Read more...

Fisher takes Victorian Veteran's Championship at Trentham  

Thursday 10 June, 2010

 Ros Fisher from Gosnells Golf Club (Western Australia) has taken out this year’s Victorian Veterans Championship. Playing off a handicap of 2, Fisher lead the field from day one shooting scores of 80 and 81 for day one and two respectively. Finishing on top with the best 36 hole gross score, Fisher went into the qualifying round one stroke ahead and followed through defeating Dale Stuart in the final  7/5.   

Dale Stuart from Seymour Golf Club who qualified seventh had an impressive run this tournament defeating last year’s Champion Anna Mason (Kew GC), proceeding to the semi-final to defeat Judy Kruger (Yarrawonga GC).  

 Click here to read more and for results

WGV Honours Miss Burtta Cheney MBE

Thursday 27 May, 2010

At the recent Golf Industry Awards night held on the 3rd May at Docklands, Women’s Golf Victoria (WGV) honoured and recognised Miss Burtta Cheney MBE with the “2010 WGV Award of Excellence” in recognition of her lifetime contribution to women’s golf in Victoria.

Miss Cheney has enjoyed a long and illustrious career in golf as a player, outstanding administrator and the founder of junior girl’s golf in Victoria.

Some highlights of her achievements and contributions include:

• Australian Champion in 1957, runner up in 1937
• Commonwealth Tournament team in 1959 and Team Captain in 1963
• Tasman Cup team – six times and Captain five times
• Victorian Amateur Champion three times
• Victorian and South Australian Junior Girls’ Champion
• Victorian state team player – fifteen times
• Huntingdale Golf Club Champion – eighteen times
• Team member and Captain of Huntingdale’s pennant team for over twenty years

Miss Cheney was a founding member of Huntingdale Golf Club and at 21 years of age became the club’s first and youngest female captain. Burtta was also involved in course design and handicapping and was instrumental in introducing a new handicapping system for the Australian Ladies Golf Union; later becoming Vice President of the ALGU.

In 1937 Burtta became the VLGU’s (WGV’s earlier title) youngest delegate ultimately acting as Vice President, President and becoming a life member of the organisation in 1983.

Burtta’s enthusiasm for golf translated into the introduction of the Anglesea Girls Golf Camps which were commenced by Burtta in 1966 and are still conducted today over forty years later; and still at Anglesea! Some outstanding Australian golfers developed through Burtta’s programs include Penny Pulz, Sandra McCaw (nee Williams), Jane Lock, Jane Crafter, Anne-Maree Knight and Kate Macintosh.

At the Industry Awards Tilly Poulsen one of WGV’s rising young stars paid tribute to Miss Cheney and presented her with a certificate of recognition as well as a beautiful vase engraved with details of the award.

Miss Cheney provided a delightful and amusing response and showed her formidable wit and memory recalling various instances throughout her impressive career. The entire room erupted in applause and Burtta received a standing ovation from the large crowd in attendance.

Stacey Keating part of Australian winning team at St. Andrews!

Friday 4th June, 2010

Stacey Keating (Victoria G.C) recently competed in the St. Rule Trophy at St.Andrews Links Golf Club, Scotland. Stacey scored a total of 6-under for the three rounds to find herself in a playoff once again where she finished in outright 3rd position.

Stacey was also a dominant contributor to the overall win for the Australian team, comprising Stacey and fellow AIS members Ashley Ona (QLD) and Justine Lee (NSW). Australia has never won the teams event in the history of the tournament, so congratulations to Stace, Ashley and Justine for making it an Aussie first!

Sue Wooster wins NSW Amateur Championship!

Monday 31st May

2009 Victorian State Team member Sue Wooster (Victoria G.C) wom the Johnson & Johnson NSW Amateur Championships in a thrilling final against Fabienne In-Albon (Manly G.C) to win 1 up on the 36th hole. Sue qualified in 9th position after the NSW 72 hole Strokeplay Championship and beat some tough competitiors to take out the Championship at Pacific Dunes Golf Club. Well done Sue!

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Stacey Keating wins Karrie Webb Series!Wednesday 26th May

Stacey Keating (Victoria G.C.) was recently announced as the winner of the 2009-10 Karrie Webb Series! This series comprises up to 13 events annually and forms part of the Australian Women's Amateur Ranking System.

The top two players on the Karrie Webb Series after the NSW 72 Hole Strokeplay have been awarded scholarships. These scholarships include $10,000 to be spent on international travel, exemption into the Women's Australian Open, mentoring support and training with Karrie Webb herself at the Women's US Open!  Well done to Stacey and Jessica Speechly on winning the 2010 scholarships!

 Pennant Season Finishes on a High Note!

 Monday 24th May 2010

The 2010 Pennant season for WGV has come to a close following the successful finals played across Keysborough, Kew and Northern golf clubs.

This year WGV and the VGA had men and women playing at the same venues which ensured an exceptionally large spectator turn out occurred across all three venues. Under surreal weather conditions for finals, the players graced the fairways with their remarkable drives and beautifully mastered putts.  

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2010 Men's & Women's Pennant Golf Finals Tee off on Sunday

Thursday 20 May, 2010

For the first time ever the Men’s and Women’s Pennant Golf Finals will be played at the same venues this Sunday (May 23rd ). All finals will be played at the Keysborough, Kew and Northern Golf Clubs.

In total, twenty eight of the forty-four competing clubs will be represented in the six VGA Pennant, five WGV and six Colts Finals to be played. A number of clubs have the chance of winning more than one Pennant flag.

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Lambert Fires Course Record to Win

Young Cohuna golfer Sienna Lambert fired a final round course record of 70 to win the 2010 Victorian Country Tournament - Autumn. The Ruby McKenzie Trophy winner improved on her Round 1 score by 10 strokes to win the tournament by seven strokes from Port Arlington golfer Adele Huggard...

Click here for full story and final results

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Plenty to celebrate as WGV Pennant finalists determined

Thursday 20 May, 2010

After an almost year long review of women’s pennant, the 2010 season played under the revised Sunday format concluded today.

Not only were early starts part of the 2010 season, so too were playing games to conclusion, finals in all sections and a two-up/two-down grading system. The combination of these three conditions produced extremely high levels of golf across all five sections throughout the season, with some matches today determining finalists and relegations...

Click here to read more and for todays results and finals information

Fierce Competition for Final Round of Friday Matchplay

Friday 14 May, 2010

Friday was this year's last round for the 2010 Metropolitan Matchplay competition.The newly formed competition has had a sensational run this year with a large number of teams competing for their Division's Title.

Across the State, a number of people converged on the grounds of five golf courses to see see the teams battle it out for top spot. Unfortunately there can only be one winner and this year Royal Melbourne, Long Island, Cranbourne, Centenary Park and Sandhurst took out the titles of Divisions 1-5 respectively.

A fantastic effort by all teams involved in the competition and a big thank you to Clubs, Managers, Captains, Team Captains and Players for making this year's Matchplay one of memorable moments.

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Eastern Sward takes out Golden Putter

Friday 14 May, 2010

Eastern Sward golfers Sharon Woodward and Jeni Robinson teamed up to win this year’s Golden Putter at Rosebud Country Club. The pair posted a score of 45 points to win on a countback fro Sue Mehrengs from Victoria Golf Club and Anne Drummond from Woodlands.

Pat Randall from Amstel and her partner Annette McKeand also finished on 45 points.

This year’s Golden Putter, the single biggest women’s amateur competition played on the Mornington Peninsula, drew a capacity field of almost 200 golfers

Rosebud Country Club captain Pam Booth said it had become the “must play” event for club golfers.

And she was again surprised by where the women had come from.

“Every year we’re finding the demand to play getting stronger and stronger,” she said.

“This tournament is a wonderful opportunity to showcase out two golf courses. And the feedback we get is always wonderful.”

Victorians Breanna Elliott and Stacey Keating dominate National Ranking Events in QLD and WA!

Friday 7 May, 2010

In an all-Victorian playoff, Breanna Elliott (Yarrawonga & Border GC, Commmonwealth GC) defeated Stacey Keating (Victoria GC) to win the Queensland Strokeplay Championship!

In an exciting turnaround one week later, Stacey Keating won the WA Bowra & O'Dea Strokeplay Championship in a playoff against fellow AIS member Jessica Speechly, with Breanna finishing in a close 3rd place.

This victory for Stacey adds to her growing list of National and State Championships, and propelled Stacey clearly into first position on the National Women's averages.

Breanna's win was her first National Ranking victory, following on from her fantastic runner up finish at the 2010 Srixon Australian Strokeplay Championship.

Congratulations to both Victorian players!!

For more details, visit the Golf Australia website

Section Five Finalists Determined

Sunday 2 May, 2010

Sandhurst will take on Amstel in the Section Five Pennant Final after completing an almost flawless season today.

The minor champions dropped only two games during the season - both to the runner up team Amstel. This is the first final determined under the revised pennant conditions, with sections 1-4 scheduled to complete their season's on May 16.

Amstel vs Sandhurst at Northern G.C. on Sunday 23rd May at 10:15am.

Full results

Sensational Day for Stableford

Tuesday 4 May, 2010

Medway Golf Club on Monday 3rd May, hosted round two of the State Stableford Series. Whilst the field of competitors was smaller than the previous round, this did not detract from the talent that was displayed on the day.

Players Perform for Pennant

Monday 29 March 2010

Metropolitan Pennant launched into it's second round Sunday morning with Victoria, Riversdale, Rossdale, Northern and Waverly hosting the day of competition. Whilst day-light saving did mean that the ladies were teeing off before the sun had greeted the day, the soft light and warm weather made for a serene atmosphere.

Section one proved to be a battle between club teams with Kingston Heath and Southern wining out on the day 4/3. Unfortunately Victoria could not use their home club to their advantage and sadly went down 6/1 whilst Heidelberg had the upper hand over Long Island 5/2.

In section two Woodlands and Rosanna had a convincing win, despite some terrific efforts from their opposing teams. Kew and Huntingdale also walked away with a win against Cranbourne and Eastwood respectively.

Section three saw a number of games been played past the 18th hole. Unfortunately this effort was not enough to secure a win for Rossdale, who went down to Spring Valley. Keysborough came out strongly defeating Latrobe, whilst Sunshine defeated Patterson River. Kingswood also managed to walk away with a win, despite two games going to Peninsula.

Despite their best efforts The Heritage and Box Hill were unable to pull of a win against the Eastern and Croydon respectively. Greenacres and Medway battled it out on the course, with Green Acres just managing to pull away for the win 4/3.

Finally section five is turning out to be highly competitive with the teams regularly having close games, with the defeated player only going down by the narrowest of margins. Sandhurst proved to be too strong on the day for Waverley, whilst Cheltenham managed to defeat Sanctuary Lakes. A tough battled was played out between Kooringal and Amstel, with the latter managing to take the win 4/3.

Thank you to all clubs that hosted this weeks round of Pennant and special thanks to all helpers on the day, your efforts do not go unnoticed. 

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Friday's No Match for the Ladies of Matchplay

Friday 26 March 2010

Today saw five Victorian Golf Clubs host the first round of the Metropolitan Matchplay. The new competition started on a good note with great weather and ladies eager to get out on the golf course and battle it out to regain top spot in each of their divisions.

Metropolitan Matchplay is a newly formed competition played on the Friday, after Metropolitan Pennant moved to the new day of Sunday. The competition is split into five divisions, each with a number of six to eight golf clubs participating within.

Having the pleasure of viewing division three's matches hosted at the lovely Keysborough Golf Club, it was easy to observe the intensity of the competition. Gathered round the scoreboard, the ladies were carefully studying the scores of the first 9 holes. The competition was tight, and it could be seen that every shot played was been scrutinized by not only the players and teams, but the small gathering of spectators that had come out for the day.

Other clubs also got to enjoy a great day on course, and whilst the sun streamed down on the players some fantastic golf was played. At Kew Golf Club, the hosting team had the upper-hand, with Commonwealth, Royal Melbourne and Huntingdale wining their game.

Division Two played at the serene Heidelberg Golf Club, saw again the hosting team use their home club knowledge to their advantage and walk away with a win. Rosanna, Long Island and Latrobe also proved to be too strong on the day of competition and whilst a fight was put up by the opposing teams, it was not enough for victory.

Patterson River hosted for Division Five, and whilst their team had a bye, fantastic golf was played on course. Sandhurst and Northern battled it out, and whilst the games were extremely close, Northern managed to get ahead, pulling off a win 4/3. The Heritage and Kooringal also displayed some fantastic golf, with both their opposing teams, playing some remarkable golf, and only going down by the closest of game points.

Yarra Valley hosted Division Five for round one, with the competition there looking quite spirited. Yarra Valley managed achieved a win on their home turf, whilst Eastern managed to just pip Centenary Park. Box Hill and Rossdale were also fortunate to come away with a win. Well done to the ladies, who teed off quite late in the afternoon and played well up to 6 o'clock.

A fantastic effort by all teams involved, congratulations to those that walked away with a win, and better luck next time to those that just missed out. A big thank you must go out to all hosting clubs and the numerous helpers on the day.

Sunday Pennant Begins Successfully

Monday 22 March 2010

The first round of Metropolitan Pennant commenecd yesterday signifying the begining of a new era for Women's Pennant in Victoria.

Whilst many Victorian's view Sunday morning as the 'sleep in day', the ladies in Pennant were out the door and teeing off before daylight had fully come about.

With five sections within the Sunday Pennant competition, great golf could be viewed from a number of golf clubs; from Rosanna to Southern, across to Amstel and the Peninsula, and up at The Heritage. The ladies had a perfect day, weather wise, for the competition with little breeze early on.

Whilst some teams were fortunate enough to have a convincing win on the day, other team scores revealed a battle was on hand, with team mates playing up to the 21st hole, only to just miss out, going down  4/3.  Once the ladder scores were entered it could easily be seen that there is some tight competition within some of the sections, which should prove interesting to watch in the coming weeks.

On another note, following the first day of Pennant a number of positive comments were made regarding the competition, to some of our committee members who were out and about in the field as players and caddies. Many ladies were thankful for the opportunity to play as it no longer clashed with work, whilst other clubs enjoyed the opportunity to play the younger up and coming talent in their team. Regardless, it looks like overall all ladies enjoyed the day of golf and socialising with other club members and look forward to the next week of competition.

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Two Holes in One for Lyn James

Thursday 18 Mach 2010

Congratulations to Lyn James (Rich River) who had 2 holes-in-one within a fortnight. On February 13th, 2010 Lyn holed out on the 13th hole (West Course), two weeks later February 27th, 2010 on the 4th hole (West Course) over a line of bunkers she holed out again. 

Southern Shines For Bronze Teams

Wednesday 17 March 2010

The Long Island ladies team narrowly defeated Royal Melbourne on Monday to take the title of Best Combined Stableford for 2010.

With one point separating winner and runner-up, Long Island with a score of 98 points managed to prevail over Royal Melbourne (97) to take this year's title for Bronze Team Winner.

Played on the sensational course that is the Southern Golf Club, the 50 team field began a fun-filled day of laughs, tears, triumphs and challenges in the name of golf. With the competitors divided into morning and afternoon fields, fantastic golf could be seen throughout the day.

Early on it was evident that a battle was on hand with many of the competitors' scores in close range to one another. With the morning ladies finished and mingling over lunch, the morning results were tallied. Elizabeth Poort from Long Island stood out from the rest and took the morning field title for Best Stableford Score of 38 points (H'cap 22).   

Whilst some ladies in the afternoon found the course a slight challenge, requiring the use of their sand wedge on more than one occasion, only smiles could be seen from all those that participated. The afternoon field finished up in the evening, and while the ladies discussed their triumphs and tribulations from the day the scores were counted.

With a score of 98 Long Island were claimed the winners of the day thanks to some high-quality golf being played by team members Elizabeth Poort, Helen Treacy and Cheryle Jenkins. Runners-up were Royal Melbourne with a score of 97, by Bonnie Robson, Chrisse Hood and Jenny Clegl.

Best Stableford Score for the afternoon field was taken by Tina O'Brien of Box Hill, with Handicap of 35 and score of 40 points.

Congratulations to all winners on the day and a big thank you to all the players who participated in the tournament and made the day such an enjoyable one for all involved.

Special thanks to Southern Golf Club's Ladies President Judith Giraud and Ladies Captain Irene Wyld for all their help on the day and prior to. Recognition must also be given out to committee members Lee Wills, Dawn Nagel and Nicki Charman for their tireless effort on day.

Speechley wins 2010 Riversdale Cup

Wednesday 3 March 2010

Congratulations to Jessica Speechley, winner of the 2010 Riversdale Cup. Speechley defeated Courtney Massey in a sudden death play-off with a birdie on the second play-off hole (18th) at Riversdale GC. Both girls had finished 72 holes with 291 totals after close finishes by 3 other players.    

Congratulations to Rachel Korevaar who had a Hole in One on the 3rd hole.

Ashlee Ona and Courtney Massey (QLD) won the Teams event and were presented the Shield by Lee Wills, WGV City Vice President.

Click here for media release 

Ladies Grace Long Island for Successful Day 

Monday 22 February 2010

On Monday 22nd February Long Island Golf Club hosted the first round of the State Stableford Series for Women's Golf Victoria. With a turn out of thirty-three competitors, the field was well beyond the expectations of WGV.

With a starting time of 8.30am, the ladies were off tackling the difficult course that lay before them. A drive around the course half way through the 18 holes was meet with smiles all around and a few searches for lost balls. There were some terrific shots played on the day, with some ladies fortunate enough to obtain amble practice time in the bunkers.

Despite the difficulty of the course, the day was played under clear blue sky and barley a puff of wind. Having completed their 18 holes, the ladies had nothing but praise for the layout and challenge of the course. Whilst the rest of the field finished up, those fortunate enough to tee off early were able to enjoy lunch in the club house, with Vice-President Lee Wills keeping us entertained with many of her well known jokes.

As the sea winds rolled in, the last group completed their round and retired to the clubhouse. With a well deserved thank-you to the hosting club and volunteers on the day, the prize winners were announced.  Maureen Platt from Morack Ladies, (H'cap of 33) claimed the title of winner of round one with a score of 35. Runner-up was given to Robyn Owens (Long Island) with an H'cap of 33 and a score of 34C/B. Best 9 out was given to Jenny Bowman (Long Island) with a score of 19, whilst Runner-up winner Robyn Owens also took out Best 9 in, with a score of 24.

Congratulations to all competitors who made the effort to come down for the day and start the new event off with a bang! A big thank-you must be given to the Long Island Club for hosting the event, Ladies President Pamela Lambert, Lady Captain Susan Cripps and a number of other Long Island members whose assistance was greatly appreciated. Thank-you must also be given to Match Committee member Dawn Nagel and Vice-President Lee Wills for their efforts on the day.  

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Stacey Keating Takes the Title at Keysborough Golf Club

Friday 19 February 2010

This year's Victorian 72 Hole Stroke-play Championship has been won by local girl Stacey Keating from Victoria Golf Club. With a 72 hole score of 285, Keating narrowly obtained victory over fellow competitor Justine Lee (The Australian) by one stroke. Remaining consistent throughout the four day tournament, Keating not only produced a solid performance but set a new course record of 68 in round three at the Keysborough course.

The Victorian 72 Hole Strokeplay Championships is one of WGV's biggest tournaments in the Calender year, with competitors across the country descending onto the golf course to battle it out for the title. Playing four consecutive stroke rounds, the Championship attracts a first-class field and this year was no exception. With a talent pool of 67 competitors, the field included players from interstate, the Golf Australia National Squad, the China Elite Squad and members from within the state. Hosting the four day tournament this year was Keysborough Golf Club.

Under what can only be described as near-perfect weather, the first day began with ease, with all competitors settling in nicely, and some fantastic strokes being exhibited on course. Round one completed, it was evident that a battle was on hand, with nearly half the field within ten strokes of the leader, Jessica Speechly (Lake Karrnyup) on 71.

Day two proved just as exciting, with Breanna Elliott (Yarrawonga/Border) finishing on top for Best Gross Score for the second round and setting the new club record of 69. A 36 hole count of 145 placed Young Jin Chi (Sandhurst) and Ebony Heard (Kooyonga) in the lead, with the rest of the field hot their tail, one stroke the difference between the top five on the leader board.   

Round Three saw the field reduce to only the top 36 competitors. The struggle for top score continued with the girls producing some magnificent shots on the green. Stacey Keating (Victoria) finished on top for best score of the day and also set a new course record of 68. The 54 hole count showed that three competitors were beginning to break away from the main group, with Keating, Heard and Lee holding top places respectively, and separated by only one stroke each way.

The final day proved to be an exciting one, with all players displaying great enthusiasm and skill. However, when the final scores were tallied, Keating with a handicap of +2 took the title of Victorian 72 Hole Strokeplay Champion with a score of 285. Runner-up was taken by Justine Lee (+2) with a score of 286.  Congratulations to the girls and all prize winners for a sensational tournament.

Special thanks to Keysborough Golf Club, Ellie Stawell, Helen Brown, Rosaleen Williams and Club Captain Maggie Cripps for all their help at the tournament.

WGV Junior State Team Announced! 

Thursday 18 February 2010

The WGV Junior State Team for 2010 was announced this afternoon at the presentations of the Nell Smithett Cup. The six team members were named, but the selected development players for the team will be announced shortly.

Congratulations to the following players who will be participating in the 2010 Australian Junior Interstate Series:

- Jacinta Brideson
- Reanna Matthews
- Britney Mueck
- Tilly Poulsen
- Julienne Soo
- Montana Strauss

Please click here for more information

Amalgamation Set to Proceed

Friday 12 February 2010

Progress towards the amalgamation of the administration of men's and women's golf in Victoria is set to go to the next stage.

The Women's Golf Victoria Board and the Victorian Golf Association Council have agreed on a model for amalgamation that is to be recommended to members (see below). Consultation over the model will begin in February. Over the next three months members will be asked to provide feedback on the recommended structure through meetings of WGV District Delegates, the VGA Country Conference and a series of open forums that will be held in regional centres around the state and in Melbourne, giving everyone an opportunity for input. It is envisaged that a formal vote on amalgamation will occur during the latter half of this year.

Joint statement

Warrnambool Gives Golf a Go

Monday 15 February 2010

Yesterday 60 women participated in a Give Golf a Go clinic at Warrnambool Golf Club. Professional Craig Bonney will teach the women different swings and skills over the next three weeks which will give all participants a great introduction to the game.

At the completion of the clinics Warrnambool GC will offer a 2 day beginner program, trial membership and 9 hole competiton to keep motivation levels high.

For more information on Give Golf a Go programs please email leah@womensgolf.org.au.

Major Champions Head to Melbourne

(Sourced:Golf Australia February 2, 2010)

Tuesday 2 February 2010

Two of the biggest names in international women's golf will come to Melbourne from 11-14 March for the 2010 HANDA Women's Australian Open.

Swedish World Number 4 Anna Nordqvist, who completed a stunning rookie year in 2009, will be joined by Taiwan's Yani Tseng, the World Number 6, at Commonwealth Golf Club.

Nordqvist, in just her fifth start as a professional, won her first Major at the 2009 LPGA Championship at Bulle Rock Golf Club, defeating Australia's Lindsey Wright by four strokes.

Not satisfied with a Major win in her rookie year, Nordqvist won the LPGA Tour Championship presented by Rolex to complete a year which began with her win at the Ladies European Tour Qualifying School in Spain.

She was named 2009 Ladies European Tour Rookie of the Year for her performances.

Coincidentally, Yani Tseng's first Major victory also came at Bulle Rock Golf Club at the LPGA Championship in 2008.

Tseng won the LPGA Corning Classic title in 2009 and in 2008 finished runner-up at the Ricoh Women's British Open before being named LPGA Rookie of the Year.

In March 2009, Tseng became the fastest player in LPGA Tour history to reach the US$2 million mark in career earnings.

Nordqvist and Tseng join four-time champion Karrie Webb AM and two-time champion Laura Davies CBE in what is shaping as the finest field in the championship's history.

CEO Stephen Pitt said Golf Australia was looking forward to welcoming two of the world's top 10 women to Melbourne.

"We're very pleased to have players of the calibre of Anna and Yani join us at Commonwealth Golf Club," Pitt said.

"At just 22 and 21 years of age respectively, these two women have made stunning starts to their professional careers which is reflected by their world ranking and we're thrilled that fans will be able to see these talents live on Melbourne's sand-belt," Pitt said.

The 2010 HANDA Women's Australian Open is held from 11-14 March at Commonwealth Golf Club.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW at http://www.ticketek.com.au/or 132 849.

2010 Handa Women's Australian Open Volunteer Rosters

The second Draft of the 2010 Handa Women's Australian Open rosters are now available. WGV, Commonwealth GC and Golf Australia thank all those people from Victoria, Interstate and overseas for supporting this wonderful event.

Unfortunately we were not able to allocate everyone's first preference role - we have made every effort to allocate at least second preferences where possible.

There are still some vacancies within the rosters. These are highlighted in yellow. If you know anyone interested and available please ask them to register by clicking here.

To see what role you have been allocated, please download the first file 'Volunteer Role Allocation.' The list is sorted in Club order. Once you have found your allocated role, you can then easily download the appropriate roster below. To easily locate your name pres Ctrl F and type in your name.

Any volunteer seeking to change roles, times or make a special request, please email volunteers@womensgolf.org.au. Rosters will be updated at the end of each week with more detailed rosters including times, the week before the event.

Volunteer Role Allocation

Rosters

Channel 10 Cart Drivers

Caddy Bibs

Carry Board Holders

Drinks Distribution

Drivers

Hole Marshalls - Thurs      Hole Marshalls - Fri       Hole Marshalls - Sat       Hole Marshalls - Sun

Leaderboard Personnel

Locker Room Personnel

Media Centre

Mini-Bus Drivers

Practice Fairway

Scorer's Hut

Roving Marshalls

Volunteer Central

Walker-Scorers

Will Call

VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

Brideson's Big Day Out

Monday 7 December 2009

State junior player Jacinta Brideson from Southern GC shot 66 around Yarra Yarra last week to win the Robert Allenby Scholarship invitational event.

To top off her outstanding score, Brideson was also awarded the Robert Allenby Scholarship valued at $4000 to assist her golf development. Kingston Heath golfer Tilly Poulson was awarded the $1000 scholarship for her runner up score of 73.

Full Results

Albert Park and Brighton Give Golf a Go

Monday 16 November 2009

Albert Park & Brighton Give Golf a Go clinics commenced on Thursday. The clinics will run over five consecutive weeks and will provide over 30 women with an introduction to the game.

Each week participants will focus on different areas of the game and will conclude with some on course coaching.

Please click here for upcoming clinics in your area.

A FIRST for the APS Old Boys and for Woodlands Golf Club!

Friday 6 November 2009

Grace Daniell, as an Old Boy/Girl of Hailebury won the prestigious Singles Championship of the APS (Associated Public Schools) Old Boys Association at Royal Melbourne on Friday 30th October and followed it up with a win in the Woodlands Club Championship on Sunday 1st November.

The APS Cup, was first presented in 1927 by Geo. E. Dickenson Esq. to the winner Mr L G Jackson, then follows seven appearances for seven wins by none other than Ivo Whitton. Other luminaries whose names appear on the cup include D. Haig, T. Crow, P. Maloney and B. Langford-Jones, such great company for Grace to find herself included amongst, and the first woman to appear on the cup in its 82 year history.

The Singles Championship was contested by 249 Old Boys (with 3 Old Girls participating), with Grace winning with a fine score of 76!

The Woodlands Championship was contested over 36 holes between seven times winner in the past nine years, Tara Shimmin and 19 year old Grace. Tara, with husband Peter caddying, was watched closely by their 13 month old son Reilly, (a future champion?). It was outstanding golf to watch and a great reminder to us all of the importance of dedication to your sport.

Sometimes we sit glued to our televisions watching some amazing golf being played by professionals, when we can see equally remarkably golf being played in our Club Championships. Well done Grace!

It wasn't only about the golf at Mansfield!

Monday 26 October 2009

A fantastic overnight to Mansfield took place on the weekend with 28 Women's Golf Network members participating.

Combine a fantastic golf course, lovely weather, great food and wine, good company and there you have it...a recipe for fun!!! Want to join us next time? Simply join the Network. Read more...

Congratulations to Keysborough Who Has Won Five Bowls in 2009!

Friday 23 October 2009

The Peninsula
(Kerry Pressley, Joan McCafferty, Hilary Yencken and Andrea Burne)

Berwick-Montuna
(Carolyn Neilson, Lynne Boucher and Jayne Thorwesten)

 Portsea Bowl
Sarah Cockell (B Grade Division), Hilary Yencken and Andrea Burne)

Sandhurst Bowl
(Hilary Yencken (Silver Division), Sandy Collingwood and Margaret Leeds)

Murray Downs Bowl
(Hilary Yencken, Sandy Collingwood, Carolyn Neilson and Daphne Georgoussis

Victorian Government's 2009 Sport and Recreation Awards

Tuesday 6th October 2009

Nominations are now open and up to $50,000 in cash prizes will be awarded across eight categories. Online nominations are simple to complete and provide an opportunity for the unsung sporting heroes in your community to be rewarded.

These awards are open to private, public or community sector organisations or individuals based or operating in Victoria. Nominators may nominate their own organisation/themselves or a third party known to them.

Submit your nomination today by visiting http://www.sport.vic.gov.au/. Enquiries can be directed to 03 9208 3440 or awards@sport.vic.gov.au. Nominations close Friday 16 October.

Junior State Squad and Border Team Announced!

Monday 5th October 2009

The Junior State Squad and Junior Border Team for 2009-10 were announced at the conclusion of the Victorian Junior Championship on Friday 2nd October. 

Due to the vast talent pool of young golfers, the Junior State Squad was extended to include 14 of the best junior golfers in Victoria. This squad will have access to elite training over the next three months.  Click here to find out more about the Junior Squad! 

The Border Team consists of six junior players selected to contest in the 2010 Cudmore Cheney Challenge. Click here to find out more about the Border Team! 

Bettine Burgess SWDLGA Clinic

Tuesday 29 September 2009

Funding from the WGV Bettine Burgess Foundation enabled the SWDLGA to organise a successful clinic at Anglesea Golf Club.

Seventy Five women representing 15 clubs recieved tuition from 4 professionals with assistance from South West district club members.

The day was broken up into four 1 hour sessions which focused on putting,  bunkers, short game and long game. The day concluded with Valda Connelly (Anglesea) giving a talk on Course Manaagment and How to use the Rules book.

The one day clinic went so well that participants have requested the South West District run another clinic next year.

Wimmera and Kara Kara districts will be hosting Bettine Burgess clinics in 2010.

Breanna Elliott smashed the course record to lead qualifiers after Day 1

Monday 28 September 2009

Yarrawonga's Breanna Elliott continued her fabulous form to shoot an even par 72, to smash the old course record at Sunshine GC and to lead after the first round of the Victorian Junior Championship.

With the previous course record sitting on 80 at the 18 month old layout, Breanna played consistent golf to par both nines to set her self up in a solid position for the rest of the tournament.

Breanna leads 2009 Victorian Amateur Runner-up Tilly Poulsen (Kingston Heath GC) by 3 shots going into the final qualifying round at Sunshine Golf Club.

Sparkling Starts at Peninsula and Keysborough

AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S INTERSTATE TEAMS MATCHES, ROUND 1

Tuesday 22 September 2009

The Queensland Women's Team roared into first place with a superb performance on the opening day of the Australian Women's Interstate Teams Matches at Peninsula Country Golf Club in Victoria.

Ashley Ona, fresh from being crowned the Australian Girls Amateur Champion in Alice Springs in mid-year, partnered with Bree Arthur for a 3&1 win against Tasmanian top pair Ashlee Dewhurst and Sarah Johnstone.

Ona backed up her performance in the foursomes with a resounding 7&5 win in the singles. Courtney Massey and Ash McCourt added comfortable wins to help Queensland to a 6-2 victory in the opening contest and top spot on the leaderboard.

Western Australia are within touching distance after a 5 ½ to 2 ½ win over South Australia. Emma Ash?s solid 8&6 win in the singles was not enough for the South Australians as WA restricted them to half a point in the morning foursomes.

New South Wales won the day's other contest as they went head to head with fierce rivals Victoria. Results were shared in the foursomes as Victorians Stacey Keating and Tilly Poulsen were too good for Allyce Watkinson and Srixon Australian Amateur champion Justine Lee, winning 3&1. A 4 ½ to 1 ½ performance in the singles was enough to seal the opening day win.

AUSTRALIAN MEN'S INTERSTATE TEAMS MATCHES, ROUND 1

Victoria began its campaign for a second successive Australian Men's Interstate Teams Matches title with an impressive 7-4 win over close rivals New South Wales. After an even foursomes display, Srixon Australian Stroke Play champion Bryden Macpherson and Daniel Beckmann helped the Victorians to good opening round win with tight victories in the singles.

South Australia lie in second place after a 6 ½ to 4 ½ win over Western Australia. A 3-1 lead from the foursomes helped the South Australians to a commanding position but WA battled back to claim valuable points. Golf Australia National Squad member Jordan Sherratt was among the best- winning both his matches.

Tasmania and Queensland fought out the closest battle with a narrow 6-5 win to Tasmania. 5&4 wins to both Craig Hancock and Kalem Richardson eased Tasmania past their northern opponents.

AUSTRALIAN COLTS INTERSTATE TEAMS MATCHES, ROUND 1

The action could not have been closer in the opening round of the Australian Men's Interstate Colts Teams Matches at Keysborough Golf Club.

Queensland lead by just one match after a late fightback from Tasmania kept all States in the hunt after the opening day's play. Lead by good performances from Eagle Chang, Kris O'Sullivan and Kevin Marques, the Queenslanders won both the foursomes and their singles battle.

Victoria sits second after a hard-fought win over New South Wales. Daniel Popovic won both his matches for Victoria.

South Australia and Western Australia battled it out for a squared contest and there is all to play for in tomorrow?s second round.

Australian Women's Interestate Series - Rd 1 Results

Australian Men's Interestate Series - Rd 1 Results

Australian Colt's Interestate Series - Rd 1 Results

Victorian State Team fires up at Peninsula

Monday 21 September 2009

The Australian Women's and Men'sInterstate Series tees off today at Peninsula Country Golf Club with Victoria up against New South Wales.

The Women's State Team (above)is Alison Munt (Captain), Lauren Sinclair (Heidelberg), Tilly Poulsen (Kingston Heath), Sue Wooster (Victoria), Grace Lennon (Heidelberg), Michelle Howard (Coach), Stacey Keating (Victoria) and Elissa Orr (Commonwealth).

Come down to Peninsula to support the Vics! -draw

Live Scoring

2009 Kookaburra Trophy

Tuesday 15 September 2009

Kingston Heath GC's Su-Hyun Oh won the 2009 Kookaburra Trophy by two strokes over Southern GC's Jacinta Brideson. The Kookaburra Trophy was held at Kooriongal Golf Club on Sunday 13 September.

The weather proved great for a Sunday game of golf. Su Hyun Oh (-) had a gross score of 75 defeating last years runner up Jacinta Brideson (1) with a score of 77.

The Kookaburra Trophy Nett was a tie between Ahila Ann Krishnamurthi (26) from the Girls' Golf Network and Soo Bin Park (16) from Kingswood GC, both worthy winners. The girls had a nett score of 71.

The Kookaburra Trophy has been run in conjunction with the Kooringal Winn Lloyd trophy since the early 80's. The A grade Nett winner was Montana Strauss (7) from Long Island GC with a score of 72.

The B Grade Gross winner was Johanna Wyllie (12) from Bairnsdale with a score of 86 and the Nett winner was Soo Bin Park.

The C Grade Gross winner was Girls' Golf Network member Ahila Ann Krishnamurthi (26), with a score of 97, Olivia Lewis (27) from The Heritage won the Nett with a score of 80.

The 9 hole rookie event winner was Georgia Nankivell from Sunshine with a gross score of 61.

Congratulations to all girls who participated in the Kookaburra Trophy.
We hope you enjoyed the day and look forward to seeing you at future events.
Full results click here

WGV would like to express a big thank you to Kooringal Golf Club for continuing to support junior golf and for hosting the 2009 Kookaburra Trophy.

2 Day WGV Member Clinic hosted by Woodlands GC

Friday 11 September 2009

Woodlands GC hosted a WGV Member Clinic this Tuesday & Wednesday for women with handicaps between 7 and 30.

These clinics have been introduced to club members to further develop thier golf skills and provides an oppotunity to get advice from top professionals.

Seventeen women from around Victoria participated; receiving tuition on all parts of their game e.g. putting, wedge play, chipping/bunkers, full swing, ending with a nine hole on course session.

Michelle Howard, Richard Slade, Kate Nolan and Linda Mew were the professionals, each having four - five participants in their group.

Thank you to Woodlands Golf Club and the above Professionals for helping to make the day a great success.

If your Golf Club is interested in hosting a WGV Member Clinic please email leah@womensgolf.org.au

North Eastern Comfortably Take Country Teams Title

Wednesday 9 September 2009

North Eastern District enjoyed a tight tussle in its final match of the 2009 Country Teams Matches at Patterson River Golf Club to hang on and win the Division 1 Alice Coltman Cup comfortably.

North Eastern played Ballarat in its final round and on paper looked the easy victor, however the less fancied Ballarat combination won two matches and halved 2 to go down just 4-3. Read more ...

Women's Open Set to Sparkle at Commonwealth

Friday 4 August 2009

Melbourne's world class sporting calendar has been further bolstered with the addition of the Women's Australian Open Golf tournament for the next two years.

Sports Minister James Merlino today joined Golf Australia CEO Stephen Pitt and Victorian golfer Stacey Keating at Federation Square to announce the premier women's golf event would call Melbourne home until 2011.

Read More...

RWH Melbourne Golf Day

Friday 28 August 2009

2009 Winners: Philipa Hintz, Susan Hughes, Di Palmer, Suzanne Millar Hole in One: Linda Fox Corporate Sponsor: Tassal Golf Sponsor: Yarra Yarra Golf Club Official Sponsor: Women's Golf Victoria Raffle Prize Donors: Kingston Heath GC, Metropolitan GC, Peninsula GC, Ladies Tee, House of Golf (Malvern), Griffin and Roe, Mark Derham, Lou Learmonth and Eleanor Stawell.

The inaugural RWH Melbourne Golf Day was organised under the auspices of WGV and raised over $12,000 for the Royal Women's Hospital Pelvic Floor Unit.

Held at Yarra Yarra Golf Club on Monday 3 August the day was established to add to the funds raised annually ($40,000 over 4 years) at the statewide 4BBB Teams event.

The money helps train doctors specializing in the treatment of the pelvic floor, a part of our body critical to the well being of both men and women, but one that is rarely discussed openly. 

Next year the RWH Melbourne Golf Day will be held at Kingston Heath GC on Tuesday 13 July.

For further information please contact info@womensgolf.org.au

The day was generously supported by:

Alexandra GC hosts Give Golf a Go

Wednesday 19 August 2009

Alexandra Golf Club hosted a Give Golf a Go program for beginner golfers on Monday morning. 

Eighteen women attended a two hour golf clinic with professional Neil Clutterbuck teaching participants the basics of putting and chipping.

This program will run over three weeks and give participants an insight to all areas of the game.

Give Golf a Go aims to improve the social, health and wellbeing of women living in regional and rural Victorian communities via increased physical activity through golf.

History repeats at Hamilton Golf Club

Thursday 14 August 2009

The 1959 Hamilton Golf Club Ladies Championship was won by Gwen Satchell with Athlea Archer runner up. This year, fifty years on, the Championship was won by Athlea Archer!

 Following close behind in her grandmother Gwen's footsteps, was Lyn Crow. Ninety six year-old Gwen Satchell, was standing on the sidelines supporting her granddaughter - Lyn Crow. A bit of DejaVu you may say with a Satchell family member and Athlea Archer playing off in the final!

 "We both played good golf, we didn't make many mistakes. She got a couple of long putts on me" Crow said

 Archer told the Hamilton Spectator Newspaper "Gwen was a great player in her day. She won twice. Lyn hasn't won yet, it was her first final. She has been playing a while and she is looking very promising and I have no doubt she will be a champion one day!"  

Gwen stopped playing golf about seven years ago, just before Lyn started to play. Crow said it was lovely to have her 'nanna' by her side supporting her game. "I wish I had of been able to play with her. It's one of my regrets. She is very positive and encourages me a lot"  

Congratulations Athlea Archer for winning her 12th A grade ladies title and bringing back some history and memories to the game!

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Kingswood's Family Affair

Monday 10 August 2009

A mother and daughter has had to fight it out for the title of Club Champion of Kingswood Golf Club.

Karen Wigg and her daughter Jessica both went through to the final at Kingswood after finishing first and second in the 36 hole qualifying strokeplay rounds.

Eighteen year old Jessica came back from being 3 down after 18 holes to win on the 38^th hole. Although Club Champion was something Karen has strived to achieve she was proud of her daughters? achievement and thought that it was fantastic to have the opportunity to compete with one of her children.

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Breanna Elliott wins her first Country Championship title

Friday 7 August 2009

Yarrawonga teenager Breanna Elliott continued her domination of the Victorian Country Championship with a resounding victory in the final at Rich River Golf Club.

 

In an all Yarrawonga final in windy conditions, Breanna managed to hold out 2008 defending titleholder Judy Langford to win the prestigious title 4/3.

 

"I'm really excited about the win ... it means that my golf is going in the right direction and all of the work I've doing on it in the past 3 years is starting to pay off," Breanna admitted.

 

"I probably played better over the past few days but conditions were more difficult today with the wind," the affable youngster said.

 

Breanna capped off a fabulous week in which she equalled the course record in the first round of qualifying with a 1-under par 71, backed it up with a 72 to qualify No.1 then trounced her quarter and semi final opponents Helen Pascoe and June Tickell respectively.

 

Howver Judy Langford will not leave the tournament disappointed after winning the Victorian Foursomes Championship with her partner Liz Cussens on Monday.

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Bright players tussle for Glenelg Cup honours

Wednesday 5 August 2009

Bright's Bev Griffith (26) held on to win the Glenelg Cup on a countback from her clubmate Marj Andreatta (34) who at the end of 36 Holes at Rich River Golf Club were both locked on 145 Nett.

 

Colleen Smedley (20 - Clifton Springs) won the 36 Hole Gross event with a score of 188, on a countback from Warrnambool's Susan Wilton (19).

 

Marj Andreatta turned the tables on Bev Griffith to win the best 18 Hole Nett event on Tuesday on a countback with a score of 68, while Josephine Adams (34 - Bright) took the honours in Wednesday's 18 Hole best Nett with a score of 71, on a countback from Drouin's Helen Coghlan (31).

 

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Breanna Elliott top qualifier at Vic Country Champs

Wednesday 5 August 2009

Yarrawonga's Breanna Elliott shot rounds of 71 and 72 for a 2-round total of 143 to qualify in the No.1 position for the matchplay element of the Victorian Country Championship - 7 shots clear of Shepparton's Kate Moore.

There was a 3-way playoff for the 7th and 8th position in the field, with Marion Venn (Terang) and Helen Pascoe (Buningyong), sneaking in ahead of Sue Laird (Coomealla).

The top 8 qualifiers are:
Breanna Elliott  (Yarrawonga) 143, Kate Moore (Shepparton 150), Judy Langford (Yarrawonga) 158, June Tickell (Trafalgar) 162, Maree Ciavarella (Rich River) 167, Sue Mead (Yarrawonga) 167, Marion Venn (Terang) 168, Helen Pascoe (Buningyong) 168.

Full Leaderboard

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USGA Course Rating & Handicapping

Monday 3 August 2009

Golf Australia have released information regarding the implementation of the USGA Course Rating System. (Please see attached documents below)

WGV and VGA will be forwarding information to clubs regarding the implementation of the USGA Course Rating System at Victorian courses in coming weeks.

Click here for important information relating to the current Handicapping System. 

Please contact Louise MacDonald louise@womensgolf.org.au or Margaret Fanner mfanner@bigpond.com if you would like more information.

Click here for Memo          Click here for Q&A

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Cussens & Langford win Marion Dwyer Foursomes Championship

Monday 3 August 2009

Liz Cussens (Corowa) and Judy Langford (Yarrawonga) shot rounds of 86-75 (181) to win the Marion Dwyer 36 Hole Foursomes Championship at Rich River Golf Club.

 

Six shots back were runners-up Helen Pascoe (Buningyong) and Gai Skinner (Midlands) who shot rounds of 86-81 (187). Read more ...

 

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Cobram Barooga breaks record!

Monday 3 August 2009

Cobram Barooga Ladies Golf Club has set a new club record winning three premiership flags in a season. Three teams were entered this year ? Divisions 2, 4 & 5 with all being victorious.

Division 2 played their last match at Hilltop and had to beat Tocumwal to win the flag. They won 3 1/2:1 1/2 with Rich River coming runner up.

Division 4 played their last match at Rochester starting the day level on points with Mooroopna but 1 game ahead. We won 4:1 against Parkland and Mooroopna were defeated so the flag was ours.

Division 5 were ahead on points from Kialla but played them on the last day. Needing to win to secure the flag they were all square at 2 all with the last pair having 1 hole to play. This was one by Cobram Barooga giving us our 3^rd flag for the day.

Congratulations to all the ladies that helped achieve this wonderful result.

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North Eastern District Championship Results

Tuesday 21 July 2009

36 Hole District Champion: Breanna Elliott 147
(Yarrawonga & Border)

Runner Up : Louise Briers 151 (Commercial Albury)

Divison 2:
Winner: Liz Jarrard 185 (Yarrawwonga & Border)
Runner Up: Jan Manchester 187 (Thurgoona)

Division 3:
Winner: Lynne Vildovas 201 (Commercial Albury) Play Off
Runner Up: Cath Lowrie 201 (Yarrawonga & Border)

36 Hole Handicap

Division 1:
Winner: Catherine Odgers 146 (Wodonga
Runner Up: Billy Cardin 146 (Commercial Albury)

Division 2:
Winner: Anne Knox 143 (Commercial Albury)
Runner Up: Bobbie Iredale 151 (Yarrawonga & Border)

Division 3:
Winner: Pauline Lynch 149 (Yarrawonga & Border)
Runner Up: Donna Sedgman 150 (Mansfield)

Click here for more results.

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2009 State Team Announced

Monday 20 July 2009

The 2009 State Team was announced at the conclusion of the Victorian Amateur final at Moonah Links on Friday afternoon. Alison Munt will captain the team and Michelle Howard will be their coach.

The selected players are Stacey Keating (Victoria), Grace Lennon (Heidelberg), Elissa Orr (Commonwealth), Tilly Poulsen (Kingston Heath), Lauren Sinclair (Heidelberg), Sue Wooster (Victoria).

Emergencies are 1. Breanna Elliott (Commonwealth) and 2. Jacinta Brideson (Southern).

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Oh keeps up outstanding form as the Vic Am heats up at Moonah Links

Wednesday 15 July 2009

Outstanding Kingston Heath teenager Su-Hyun Oh, 13, took out Commonwealth's Lauren Sanft 7/5 in the Round of 16 Matchplay as the Victorian Amateur Championship heats up at Moonah Links.

 

Tilly Poulsen, who is also a Kingston Heath member who qualified second behind Oh, had a much closer encounter but managed to hold out Metropolitan's Joanna Charlton 2/1.

 

Results from Wednesday, July 15:

 

Su-Hyon Oh (Kingston Heath) def Lauren Sanft (Commonwealth) 7/5
Michelle Hui (Sorrento) def Julienne Soo (Woodlands) 2/1
Courtney Massey (Southport) def Susan Glasby (Ipswich) 4/3
Alison Whitaker (Victoria) def Sienna Lambert (Cohuna) 7/6
Tilly Poulsen (Kingston Heath) def Joanna Charlton (Metropolitan) 2/1
Elissa Orr (Commonwealth) def Jess Parker (Woodlands) 2up
Breanna Elliott (Yarrawonga) def Britney Mueck (Heathcote) 3/1
Ebony Heard (Kooyonga) def Jacinta Brideson (Southern) 1up

 

Matchplay draw for Quarter Finals to be played on Thursday, July 16:

8.30am - Su-Hyun Oh v Michelle Hui
8.40am - Courtney Massey v Alison Whitaker
8.50am - Tilly Poulsen v Elissa Orr
9.00am Breanna Elliott v Ebony Heard

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13-year-old shoots new course record in Vic Am

Monday 13 July

Sensational teenager Su-Hyun Oh (Kingston Heath) started her 2009 Victorian Amateur Championship campaign with an outstanding course record 1-under 71 on the tough Moonah Links Open Course.

 

Read more ...

 

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Teenagers snag their first Vic Foursomes Title

Monday 13 July

Sixteen-year-old friends Jacinta Brideson (Southern) and Tilly Poulsen (Kingston Heath) combined to win their first Victorian Foursomes Championship at Moonah Links.

 

The outstanding teenagers shot a morning round of 76 to open up a 3-shot lead heading into the afternoon round of the 36 Hole Championship.

 

 Read more...

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Hepburn Springs Gives Golf a Go

Monday 13 July

Blustery winter weather didn't deter sixteen women who attended the beginner golfer clinic at Hepburn Springs on Sunday.

These clinics focus on the basics of golf, encouraging participation in sport, and being physically active.

Gayle Flynn (Golf Professional) focused on chipping and long shots for the first clinic.

Another clinic will be held this Friday at 10am followed by an on course session on Wednesday 22 July at 9am.

For further details please contact Leah Sandeman on 03 9524 7605.

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2009 Burtta Cheney Anglesea Girls' Golf Camp

Monday 6 July 2009

 

This year over 90 girls participated in the Burtta Cheney Anglesea Girls Golf Camps.

Two camps were held:

3 Day Camp           28-30 June             9-13 year olds
4 Day Camp            30 June-3 July        14-17 year olds 

The girls who attended on the 3 day camp were very lucky with nice weather, particularly for their 9 hole Joey Ambrose Event. The non handicap winners were Nicola Rix, Aimee Edwards, Jaynaya Wharton and Hayley Young. The winners of the handicap event were Alice Caddy, Tegan Bruce, Abbey Trinca and Jacqui Garvey.

The 4 day camp participants were not so lucky, faced with torrential rain and wind, however that didn't deter the girls from continuing in horrendous weather. The girls still managed to have fun and further develop their golf despite the conditioins.

The Kangaroo Trophy held on the first day of camp, saw Tilly Poulson (3) from Kingston Heath win the overall gross on a count back with the defending champion Rachel Korevaar (5) from Queens Park.

Alex White (33) from The Dunes won the Overall Nett with a score of 68 and

Anna Coffey (45) from Traralgon won the 9 hole stableford competition. Congratulations to all girls who completed the camp and we look forward to seeing you at future events

A big thank you to Anglesea Golf Club for giving up their course and practice facilities for the camp. WGV also would like to thank all the volunteers and coaches who made the camp possible.

For full Kangaroo Trophy results please click here.

 

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Kids revel in Tri Golf

Tuesday 24 June 2009

Hundreds of kids have discovered just how cool golf can be with thanks to "Tri Golf", a joint initiative between Women's Golf Victoria(WGV), Stuart Appleby Junior Golf(SAJG), and funded by the Victorian Government through Sport and Recreation Victoria.

In recent weeks at clubs across Victoria, girls and boys aged 6 to 12 years have been taking part in 'Tri Golf', a three-tiered golf learning program that gives children an introduction to basic skills, supports them in moving onto the golf course, and encourages their ongoing participation.

'Tri Golf' comprises: 1) a learning phase 2) an on-course phase, and 3) a competition phase. Its success is not necessarily its program structure, but the innovative way in which it's being delivered. "We engage the children's imagination through fun games that cleverly develop the skills appropriate in learning the basics of golf technique" says Ashley Marshall, SAJG Manager.

"Tri Golf is effective in getting children to have fun in golf, building their confidence and supporting them to play a modified version of the game in its real environment."

"It's essential to recognize progress and achievement and to develop a strong social network for them to enjoy", says Marshall. "Our golf professionals are fully qualified and experienced in working with kids."

"The retention rate between phases has also been outstanding. For example at Kooringal Golf Club alone, 83 boys and girls participated in the initial learning phase, with 44 still having a ball out on the course".

The Victorian Government has backed the initiative through its State Sporting Association Support Grant Scheme, and is a committed partner in the roll-out of the project over the next two years. The initiative is helping to ensure the long term vitality of the sport of golf.

The success of Tri Golf provides an additional benefit to Women's Golf Victoria, says CEO Bronwen Young. "This project will strengthen our Girls Golf Network brand. One of WGV's key strategic goals is to position golf as the sport of choice for women and girls of all ages, and in partnering Victoria's junior golf foundation Stuart Appleby Junior Golf, and Victorian Government, we are pooling specialist resources to best achieve this outcome".

All equipment is provided and every child receives a cool Tri Golf starter pack. At a very nominal rate per session, participation is easy. Host clubs are thrilled to see so many young children getting involved, and there is an added bonus in that clubs retain the participation fee to further develop their ongoing junior activities.

Volunteers are also a key component, and persons interesting in assisting at a voluntary level regardless of their golfing skill, are encouraged to contact WGV. Similarly, in launching 'Tri Golf', WGV and SAJG welcome interest from corporate organisations to partner the project long term.

For full information flyer - click here

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Hill Top GC celebrates 100 years

Tuesday 16 June 2009

Last weekend Hill Top GC celebrated 100 years of golf with a weekend tournament and a celebratory dinner on the Saturday night.

It was a most successful event with over 170 attending the dinner. Many old and new members enjoyed a power point presentation during the evening showing achievements and celebrations over past decades.

 

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Come and Try Day held for members from the Special Olympics

Sunday 24 May 2009

Women's Golf Victoria and Special Olympics combined resources to create a Come and Try Day for Special Olympic members at Ivanhoe Golf Club on Sunday May 24 with over 32 participants.

Thank you to all the volunteers, coaches, and carers who contributed and took part in the day.

Women's Golf Victoria would like to thank Ivanhoe Public Golf Course for hosting the event.

Nathalia GC Celebrates 100 Years Tuesday 19 May 2009 The Nathalia Golf Club held a most successful weekend celebrating their Centenary on May 16th-17th 2009. Players and former members returned to help celebrate the occasion. Nathalia should be very proud of their achievement of providing a sport for their community for 100 years. Nathalia commenced in 1909 as a 9 hole sand course west of Weir Street taking in Tricarico's market garden out to Leaf's slaughter yards and back. In 1915 they moved to crown land taking in the Showgrounds and football oval. In 1956 they purchased their current site and developed an 18 hole sand course to which they moved in 1959. In the late 1980's it was decided to convert to a grass green course of 9 holes with 18 different tees which continues today.(Excerpts from Celebrating 100 years of golf in Nathalia) Foundation for Young Australian's set for Royal Melbourne Thursday 14 May 2009 WGV and the VGA are pleased to announce a revised format of the Foundation for Young Australian's Trophy (formally known as the QEII).   The FYA Trophy will take the form of a 4BBB charity event and will be played at Royal Melbourne GC on Sunday 27 September. Teams may be mixed, male/male or female/female and need not be players from the same club. The day will raise money for the Foundation for Young Australians and the Victorian Golf Foundation. An initiative of WGV and the VGA, the VGF exists to support the development of Victorian golf initiatives. Clubs that have already raised money for the FYA Trophy can refer to the Q&A document to find out how that money can be donated to the FYA. Entry Form       FYA Conditions        FYA Q&A

Golf Australia To Pursue USGA Handicap System Friday 8 May 2009 The Board of Golf Australia has resolved to open discussions with the United States Golf Association about adopting the USGA Handicap System in Australia. This decision was made immediately following a State Forum at which each State Association expressed the view that the USGA Handicap System provides the best way forward for Australian golf. Since Golf Australia's formation in 2006, a unified handicapping system for men and women has been one of the new organisation's key objectives. The USGA Handicap System will not only deliver a series of notable improvements to Australian handicapping, it will also finally realise this goal. Read more... Debbie Rix wins the Autumn Ruby McKenzie Trophy at Midlands May 6, 2009 Cobden golfer Debbie Rix shot rounds of 81 and 78 to win the 2009 Autumn Country Tournament title at Midlands Golf Club. Debbie, the overnight leader, held on to win the Ruby McKenzie Trophy for the best 36 Hole Gross score by 3 shots from Buningyong golfer Sam Booth who recorded rounds of 85 and 77. Promising Creswick youngster Tayla van Rossum, cleaned up the field in the Division 3, collecting the Vi Teesdale Trophy for the best 36 Hole Nett score along the way. Read more ... Alison Munt PGA Female Assistant of the Year Tuesday 5 May 2009 Alison has been awarded PGA Female Assistant of the Year by the British PGA, following a three-year training programme. This is great news both for Alison and also serves to strengthen the coaching stocks in Australia. There are a growing number of female coaches at state junior and open level, a trend which should continue. Read more...    WGV Member Clinic survied rain, hail & shine! Wednesday 29 April 2009 WGV's second Club Member Clinic was held yesterday at Spring Valley Golf Club. The clinic was for women with handicaps between 24 and 32. Thirty two women from around Victoria participated; receiving tuition on all parts of their game e.g. putting, wedge play, chipping/bunkers, full swing, ending with an on course session. Michelle Howard, Torie O'Connor, Robyn Sottile, Kate Nolan and Ben Davey were the professionals, each having six participants in their group. Thank you to Spring Valley Golf Club and the above Professionals for helping to make the day a great success. Anna crowned 2009 Victorian Veterans' Champion Wednesday 22 April 2009 Kew's Anna Mason continued her blistering form in the Victorian Veterans' Championship at Bright Country Golf Club to take out the title in resounding fashion. Anna played Tocumwal's Sue Pappas in the 18 hole final but needed just 13 holes to put away her opponent, winning convincingly with a 6/5 margin. Anna played consistent golf throughout the tournament and was never troubled at any stage. Beechworth's Glenda Marshall won the 55-59 years final comfortably against Yarrawonga and Border's Anna Castles 5/4. Kew Golf Club picked up its second title of the week when Louise Hall defeated Commercial Golf Resort's Billie Carden to win the 60-64 years Veterans Division. Royal Melbourne's Letitia Shelton, the 1998 Veterans' Champion and runner-up in last year's event, failed to qualify for this year's Championship title, however has taken out the 65-69 years Division, defeating Anglesea's Vida Brenner 4/3. The final of the 70 years and over age Division ended in thrilling circumstances, with Wangaratta's Margaret Price taking 22 holes to beat the oldest competitor in the field, Yarrawonga and Border's Heather Baxter. Anna storms into 2009 Veterans' Championship final at Bright Tuesday 21 April 2009 Kew golfer Anna Mason has stormed into the final of the 2009 Victorian Amateur Veterans' Championship at Bright Country Golf Club. In her quarter final clash with Anglesea's Margot Parton this morning, Anna dismissed Margot with a resounding 5/4 victory to advance to this afternoon's semi final. Anna, a 6-marker,  downed Yarrawonga and Border's Karen Droop 3/2 in the semi final and will start tomorrow's Championship final a clear favourite to take out the title. In the second semi final, Tocumwal's Sue Pappas defeated Trafalgar's June Tickell in a much closer contest 1up. Sue, a 12-marker, earlier in the day defeated Southern's Sue Wright 7/6 in their quarter final encounter, with Karen Droop knocking out Southern's other contender Marion Peasley 8/7. Age Division Semi-final results: 55-59 years: Anna Castles (Yarrawonga & Border) d Judy Thomson (Shepparton) 2up, Glenda Marshall (Beechworth) d Liz Jackman (Horsham) 6/5. 60-64 years: Billie Carden (Commercial Golf Resort) d Libby Barker (Bright) 4/3, Louise Hall (Kew) d Margaret Osment (Hawkvalley Ladies) 4/3. 65-69 years: Leititia Shelton (Royal Melbourne) d Pam Barker (Yarrawonga & Border) 3/2, Vida Brenner (Anglesea) d Heather Campbell (Anglesea) 4/3. 70 and over: Margaret Price (Wangaratta) d Rhelma Barnett (Anglesea) 6/5, Heather Baxter (Yarrawonga & Border) d Pam Nankervis (Beechworth) 4/2. Kew's Anna Mason 2009 top qualifier at Bright Monday 20 April 2009 Kew's Anna Mason shot an impressive round of 81 to qualify in the top spot of the 2009 Victorian Amateur Veterans' Championship at Bright Country Golf Club today. Anna, an experienced 6-marker, got off to a nervous start with a triple bogey 8 on the first hole but managed to hold it together beautifully. Anna birdied the Par 5 ninth hole, bogeyed the 10th and then finished with 8 straight pars, four shots clear of the second top qualifier, Trafalgar's June Tickell. The next top 4 qualifiers were clear cut, however local hope Shirley Penny, Anglesea's Margot Parton and Commercial Golf Resort's Billie Carden were forced into a 3-way playoff for the final 2 places in the quarter-finals. All 3 players shot 88, with Bright 21-marker Shirly impressing everyone, surviving the playoff with Margot Parton, to advance to the next stage in the Championship. Full Results: Top 8 Qualifiers: Anna Mason 81, June Tickell 85, Susan Pappas (Tocumwal) 85, Karen Droop (Yarrawonga & Border) 87, Marion Peasley (Southern) 87, Sue Wright (Southern) 87, Shirley Penny 88, Margot Parton 88. Age Division Qualifiers: 55-59 years: Anna Castles (Yarrawonga & Border) 89, Elizabeth Jackman (Horsham) 91, Glenda Marshall (Beechworth) 95, Judith Thomson (Shepparton) 102. 60-64 years: Billie Carden (Commercial Golf Resort) 88, Margaret Osment (Hawkvalley Ladies) 91, Louise Hall (Kew) 91, Coral Ward (Beechworth) 92. 65-69 years: Letitia Shelton (Royal Melbourne) 94, Vida Brenner (Anglesea) 94, Heather Campbell (Anglesea) 97, Pam Barker (Yarrawonga) 97. 70 and over: Margaret Price (Wangaratta) 93, Heather Baxter (Yarrawonga & Border) 94, Pam Nankervis (Beechworth) 100, Rhelma Barnett (Anglesea) 102. Lightning Strikes the opening round of Metropolitan Pennant  - all but 3 of the 9 Sections abandoned Perfect conditions greet Metropolitan Pennant Players today! Friday 17 April 2009 It was a far more pleasant day at the office for those involved in Metropolitan Pennant competition today. Unlike the last round, held two weeks ago, conditions were ideal, all matches were completed in a timely fashion and some great golf was played on some fabulous courses in and around Melbourne. Player's packed away their umbrella's and dug out their sunscreen as Melbourne showcased just how vastly different two weeks can make in weather conditions. Click here for results North Eastern District Pennant Finals Tuesday April 14 2009 Close matches was the order of the day for the North Eastern District Pennant finals played at the Jubilee Course, Wangaratta on the 14th April. Division 1: Thurgoona def Corowa 4/1 Thurgoona Div 1: A.Tresize, J.Manchester, D.Anstee, J.Asmussen, J.Nicholls & J.Fitzgerald Division 2: Yarrawonga & Border def Wangaratta 3/2                       Yarrawonga & Border Div 2 : A.Collins, A.Castles, M.Duggan, H.Giblett, S.McKeown, L.Jarred, C.Tippett Division 3: Yarrawonga & Border def Commercial Albury 3/2 Yarrawonga & Border Div 3: M.Cook, M.Hidson, S.Edwards, C.Spinks, J.Anwin, J.Hogan, M.Shell.  Division 4: Mansfield def. Yarrawonga & Border 3/2 Mansfield Division 4 : Patsy Smile, Shelley Comerford, Lyn Holland, Chris Fraser & Louise Calvert-Jones. Division 5: arrawonga & Border def Bright  3/2 Yarrawonga & Border Division 5: M.Bleckwehl, H.Jarvis, E.Mason, M.Hauser, L.Moore, R.Baldwin The highlight of the day for Corowas Division 1 team was a hole in one hit by Corowa?s Bernie McLean on the 8th Hole. Round 1 Pennant Friday 3 April 2009 It was a miserable start to Victoria's premier amateur teams matchplay competition in Melbourne today. Lightning struck all 9 host courses at various stages throughout the day, causing widespread suspension of play and ultimately play was abandoned at 6 Sections of the competition.   Players battled wind, bucketing rain and were forced to take shelter from lightning as course staff struggled to keep their greens playable and compeition underway.   Section 2 at Woodlands, Section 3 at Victoria and Section 6 at Long Island, against the odds, all managed to complete play in what can only be described as testing conditions.   For FULL RESULTS, visit Metropolitan Pennant in the Tournaments and Events section of our website.   Marysville GC Recovering after Bushfires Monday 30 March 2009 Marysville GC has had alot of work done on the course with assistance from some Melbourne greenkeepers. The front 9 is looking good and the Rotary Clubs have erected sheds on the course this past weekend which will allow the club to buy mowers etc. Captain of Marysville GC, Lesley Rundle commented "The recent rain has 'greened' everything up and its amazing how much better people feel with some green around!! Nature is so resilient and I think the people are getting inspiration from that". "The Ladies have played in a number of competitions including the Kilmore Bowl last week and it is great to be able to have Alexandra and Eildon as local clubs". Medway taking charge after Round 2 Pennant Friday 27 March 2009 Medway Golf Club has taken a strong lead in Section 9 pennant after going two from two today. Playing at Yarra Valley, Medway overcame The Heritage Golf Club in closely contested matches to stand 1.5 games clear of Centenary Park, who sit in second position. Read more...

Victor Victoria ... sandbelt club runs away with Bronze Teams Event Trophy Monday 23 March 2009 An outstanding round of 44 points from Victoria's Janet Buxton  set her team up for a runaway victory in the 2009 Bronze Team's Stableford Event at Beaconhills Country Golf Club. Janet's partners Alison Champion (36 pts) and Jan Tootell (37 pts) combined for a team total of 117 points, 8 points clear of the next best team The Sands on 109. A clear winner in the individual stableford event with 44 points, Janet's nearest rival was Berwick-Montuna's Carol Ronalds with 39 points. Carol finished runner-up in the individual event after surviving a three-way countback from Royal Melbourne's Jane Daish and Elwyn Thom from The Sands. The prestigious Bronze Teams event is exclusively for 19-38 handicappers, representing their clubs in teams of 3. Beaconhills CGC this year enjoyed two full shotgun start fields, was in superb condition and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone in attendance. FULL RESULTS Junior Girls Come & Try Day Sunday 22 March 2009 As part of the new Golf in Schools program, Women's Golf Victoria held a Come & Try Day at Riversdale Golf Club on March 22. Seven junior girls between the ages of seven and eleven participated in the three hour Come & Try Day. The day was run by Golf Professional Andrew McInnes. Women's Golf Victoria would like to thank Riversdale Golf Club for letting the junior girls use their practice facilities and course. It is great to see young girls getting involved in golf. The next Come and Try Day will be held at heidelberg Golf Club, Sunday June 14. For more information on the Golf in Schools program contact Louise Pellegrino 03 9524 7603. Australia and the USA tie at the 2009 Junior Pacific Cup Monday 2 March 2009 The Junior Pacific Cup was held at Croydon Golf Club (Yering Meadows) from Monday 23rd - Friday 27th February. Australian team representatives Breanna Elliott (Yarrawonga & Border G.C) and Jacinta Brideson (Southern G.C) competed in the Ryder Cup style event against a team from San Diego in a thrilling final day to tie the event. Four boys and two girls from Australia and the US were involved in a week long event competing for the title of the first Junior Pacific Cup winners. The tournament was run by the Aaron Baddeley Junior International Championship and will provide Australian Junior golfers each year with the opportunity to compete against top players from the USA. For more information, click here. Janine Williams Breaks Record! Friday 27 February 2009 Congratulations to Warragul golfer Janine Williams who recently shot the lowest score ever by a woman in a daily stroke event at Warragul GC. Janine had a par round of 71 off the stick and plays off a 15 handicap.   Tasmania's Ashlee Dewhurst wins Riversdale Cup Friday 26 February 2009 Tasmania's Ashlee Dewhurst shot a three-under final round to claim the 51st international Women's Riversdale Cup at Riversdale Golf Club in Melbourne on Thursday. The 19-year-old reigning Tasmanian Women's Amateur champion, won by three strokes from overnight leader Emily Perry, of New Zealand and last year's winner Julia Boland, from NSW, one stroke further back. Ashlee, who is a member of Royal Hobart Golf Club, carded a 72-hole total of 292 in her fourth appearance in the Cup. She started the day one shot behind Perry, but a string on birdies on the 6th, 7th and 8th holes took her into the lead. She also had birdies on the 2nd and 12th holes to record the best round of the day. Victorians Stacey Keating and Grace Lennon tied for fourth on 297 with final rounds of 73 and 75 respectively along with New Zealander Zoe-Beth Brake (75) who was the joint leader at the half-way mark with Emily Perry. Keysborough Victorious in Group A SWEMP Tuesday 24 February 2009 Keysborough have won Group A of the 2009 Summer Weekend Matchplay with a total of 10 Match Points, Woodlands came in a close second losing only by games and Box Hill was third with 7 Match Points. Click here for full results Photo details: Back row from the left: Karen Osborne, Lynne Hilet (C), Margagret Leeds, Carol Dove. Front row from left: Angela Hughes, Daphne Georgoussis, Christine Horwood, Leonie Sander, Absent Players: Joan Gardner, Cecily Pezet, Carol Davies   Cheltenham Victorious in Group B SWEMP Cheltenham have won Group B of the 2009 Summer Weekend Matchplay with a total of 10 Match Points, Waverley and Spring Valley came in second and third place with 8 Match Points. Click here for full results WGV Website Launch Friday 20 February 2009 Parliamentary Secretary for the Department of Justice Mr Brian Tee officially launched the WGV website at the conclusion of the Nell Smithett Cup presentations yesterday at Yering Meadows. The website provides users with up to date golf information, tournament results and will soon give golfers the oppotunity to enter tournament online.   Keating shoots 2-under Par Wednesday 18 February 2009  Victoria's own Stacey Keating (Victoria GC, AIS) fired a stellar 2 under par to be 1 stroke from the lead on 142 after the second round of the Nell Smithett, played at Yering Meadows today.  Keating trails Julia Boland (Pennant Hills, AIS) by 1 stroke and is 3 strokes ahead of Su Hyun Oh (Kingston Heath).  The cut was made at 164 with play commencing at 8.00am.   Boland leads 1st Round of Nell Smithett with a 3 under par Monday 16 February 2009 Julia Boland (Pennant Hills) holds a 3 stroke lead after the 1st round of the Nell Smithett- Victorian 72 Hole Strokeplay Championship held at Yering Meadows with a 3 under par 69 from fellow AIS athlete Whitney Hillier (Joondalup).  Five players are tied 4 strokes back after a 1 over par 73.    Women's Australian Open Monday 16 February 2009 Congratulations to Laura Davies on an exciting win at Metropolitan Golf Club yesterday after a tight contest to the finish! Thank you to all the 600+ volunteers, who worked tirelessly and happily across the four days to support Golf Australia in the delivery of an outstanding event and were expertly guided by Louise MacDonald, Golf Manager at WGV. WGV acknowledge the significant contribution of all the volunteers, without whom there would not be a Women's Australian Open. Laura Davies graciously visited Volunteer Central after her outstanding win, thanking all Volunteers for their hard work, signing autographs and having her photograph taken with many of the Volunteers. Heidelberg take out the 2009 Summer Weekend Matchplay Group C Monday 16 February 2009 Heidelberg Golf Club has won Group C of the 2009 Summer Weekend Matchplay, narrowly edging out Green Acres for the top spot on Sunday.  After the final round being postponed due to heat last Sunday, Heidelberg was able to take full advantage of their home course on the final day of play. Click here for full results   Victorian Bushfires Tuesday 10 January 2009 Women's Golf Victoria's Board of Directors, Committee Members, Volunteers and Administration Team acknowledge the suffering and loss of all Victorians affected by the bushfires. We extend our collective thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by these catastrophic circumstances and encourage all our members to provide whatever support and assistance possible.   Jenny Hoff                                           Bronwen Young President                                            Chief Executive Officer

Grade C Summer WEMP Postponed due to Heat

Grade C Matches of Summer WEMP scheduled for Sunday 1 February at 11.30am at Heidelberg GC have been postponed to Sunday 8 February. Click here to read the memo.

WGV Heat Guidelines

 

Rules Seminar for Goulburn Valley golfers

Friday 30 January 2009

Poulsen takes out first ranking event for 2009

Friday 23 January 2009

Mornington junior Tilly Poulsen has fired a course record 69 today to take out the Point Nepean Trophy.

Playing within a first class field of Victoria's best amateur golfers, Poulsen claimed the title by 2 shots from Young Min Chi (Long Island). In tough conditions yesterday at Sorrento Golf Club, Poulsen opened her campaign with an 83. Today's stunning round at Portsea sealed the local's first win for 2009.

The Point Nepean Trophy is held jointly between Sorrento and Portsea golf clus annually, and is a prestigious event on WGV's ranking calendar.

For full results click here.

Ladies' 36 Hole Open Amateur Tournament

2009 Results

· The Point Nepean Trophy - 36 holes Stroke Play

o Scratch Winner Tilly Poulsen

83 69 152

o Scratch Runner Up Youngmin Chi

 76 78 154

o Net Winner Tilly Poulsen Hcp (4)

 79 65 144

o Nett Runner Up Samantha Cooper Hcp (6)

 78 69 147

· The A.S. Patterson Cup - 18 Holes Stroke Play at Sorrento

o Scratch Winner Rachel Korevaar 76 (Play off 1^st hole)

o Scratch Runner Up Youngmin Chi 76

o Nett Winner Rachel Korevaar (5) 71 c/b

o Nett Runner Up Fay Vizard (6) 71

· The Cheviot Cup - 18 Holes Stroke Play at Portsea

o Scratch Winner Tilly Poulsen 69 (Course record)

o Scratch Runner Up Samantha Cooper 75

o Nett Winner Tilly Poulsen (4) 65

o Nett Runner Up Penny Lindeman (18) 68

Grace Lennon and Stacey Keating selected in Trans Tasman Teams!

Grace Lennon (Heidelberg G.C) and Stacey Keating (Victoria G.C) were recently selected to represent Australia at the Trans Tasman Cup to be held at Royal Canberra from March 1 - 4.

The Trans-Tasman Cup consists of four teamswith four players each women's team, men's team, girls' team anda boys' team from both Australia and New Zealand. Congratulations to both players on their selection!

Cudmore Cheney Challenge Matches (Vic vs SA)

Michelle Marcola (VIC) has won the Audrey McLaren Trophy today at the beginning of the Cudmore Cheney Challenge. Michelle (Northern G.C) plays off a handicap of 13 and scored 40 stableford points. This year Victoria are defending their title in Robe, South Australia.

For more information on the Cudmore Cheney Challenge and overall results click here.

2nd Round of Summer Weekend Matchplay