Country Championship
Wooster Victorian Country Champion 2010
FINAL
Sue Wooster from Moonah Links Golf Club/Victoria Golf Club has won this year's Victorian Country Championship defeating Louise Briers from Commercial Albury 8/6.
PM QUALIFYING RESULTS
Sue Wooster (Moonah GC) defeated Breanna Elliott (Yarrawonga & Border GC) 2 Up
Louise Briers (Commercial Albury) defeated Sienna Lambert (Cohuna GC) 1 UP
Victorian Country Championship - Matchplay Knockout
AM QUALIFYING RESULTS
Breanna Elliott (Yarrawonga and Border GC) defeated Donna Rohrich (Commercial Albury GC) 5/4
Sue Wooster (Moonah Links GC) defeated Mandy Buckley (Torquay GC) 5/3
Louise Briers (Commercial Albury GC) defeated Judy Langford (Yarrawonga & Border GC) 4/3
Sienna Lambert (Cohuna GC) defeated Kacey Heywood (Rich River GC) 19th
Country Championship Qualifiers
To view the finalists for the Country Championships Matchplay Knockout pease click below.
Swift Takes Glenelg Cup
The Glenelg Cup finally got underway today, after day one of the tournament was cancelled due to wet weather conditions. Usually a 36 hole 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.
Whilst many players found the course challenging due to unfavourable conditions, Vivienne Swift from Howlong Golf Club had no such trouble finishing with a score of 69 (Nett) off a handicap of 25.
Swift’s nearest rival was Libby Mott from Commercial Albury Golf Club who also demonstrated that rain was no influence over her golf. Swift however was able to hold a one stroke lead, with Mott (Hcap 27), finishing in runner up position.
The best 18 holes Gross score was won by June Woznica from Moe Golf Club who finished with 92 strokes (Hcap 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.
CHAMPIONSHIP CONTINUES DESPITE TOUGH CONDITIONS
Day two of the Victorian Country Championships began with participants completing the 18 holes at Yarrawonga and Border Golf Course under constant rainfall and chilly winter conditions. After the first day of the Championship was cancelled due to heavy rain resulting in unplayable oncourse conditions the Championship, usually a 36 holes qualifier, was reduced to an 18 holes qualifier.
The going was slow for those players that still participated in the event with the rain and already wet conditions making the 18 holes a challenge for even the most skilled golfer. Still the players moved through the 18 holes of the Lake Course enjoying the design and the degree of difficulty it provided.
As the day progressed those participating in the Championship made their way around the course despite the raining showing no signs of clearing. Wind proved to be another element that players had to contend with, and whilst players kept the ball low when driving down the fairway some still found themselves in the rough.
Whilst all players showed remarkable skill on the course, only eight players qualified for stage two of the Championship. Tomorrow the top eight finalists will begin knockout matchplay in the morning with those winning progressing to the next round until only to finalists remain for the Friday.
Special thanks to all players who participated in the championship despite the bad weather, your contribution to the game of golf and the Championship is invaluable.
Victorian Country Championship Results - Gross
Victorian Country Championship - Nett
Hole In One
Amidst all the chaos surrounding the weather and winners of the Glenelg Cup, Grace Parkinson from Kyneton Golf Club scored a hole-in-one on the second hole of the Murray Course – Congratulations Grace! ...an accomplishment most golfers can only dream of!
Wet Weather Forces Cancellation of Day One Play
Due to terrible weather conditions of heavy rain and lightning resulting in flooded greens, today's Country Championship round one qualifier and round one of the Glenelg Cup have been cancelled.
The Country championship will now be played as a 18 hole qualifier, whilst the Glenelg Cup will be played as an 18 hole event.
FOUR TAKE FOURSOMES TITLE
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.
Special thanks to WGV Country Vice President Sue Rea, Yarrawonga & Border Lady Captain Jo Anwin, Lady President Pamela Barker and the many other members and staff who assisted today – your contribution is greatly appreciated.
Victorian Country Foursomes Championship - Final Results (Gross)
Victorian Country Foursomes Championship - Final Results (Nett)
BEST 36 HOLE NETT WINNER
Score 144 June Woznica - Moe Golf Club (H'Cap 19)
Christine O'Rielly - Moe Golf Club (H'Cap 28)
BEST 18 HOLE NETT -RD 1
Score 70 Glenda Clarke - Warrnambool Golf Club (H'Cap 17)
Lauren Higgins - Warrnambool Golf Club (H'Cap 23)
BEST 18 HOLE NETT -RD 2
Score 70.5 Libby Mitchell - Cardinia Beaconhills Golf Club (H' Cap 26)
Rosalie Leake - Cardinia Beaconhills Golf Club (H'Cap 23)
ROUND RESULTS
Victorian Country Foursomes Championship - Round 1 Gross Results
Victorian Country Foursomes Championship - Round 1 Nett Results
Victorian Country Foursomes Championship - Round 2 Gross Results
Victorian Country Foursomes Championship - Round 2 Nett Results
This year there will also be a Tournament Dinner at Yarrawonga & Border Golf Club to celebrate the Country Foursomes, Country Championship and Glenelg Cup. Come join in the fun and mingle with other players from the tournament, have a nice dinner and dance the night away! Booking is essential, so please fill out the form below and return to Yarrawonga and Border Golf Club.
Victorian Country Foursomes
The Victorian Foursomes handicap limit for 2010 has been extended to 30 per player as authorised by the match Committee.
Entries Open: 31st May, 2010
Entries Close: 25 June, 2010
H'Cap Limit: 30
Played At: Yarrawonga & Border GC
Victorian Foursomes Draw This draw has had all afternoon tee times brought forward by 30minutes. Players please note the change in tee time.
Victorian Country Championship
Entries Open: 31st May, 2010
Entries Close: 25 June, 2010
H'Cap Limit: 0-18
Played At: Yarrawonga & Border GC
Victorian Country Championship Draw - Tuesday
Victorian Country Championship Draw - Wednesday
All players entered into the Country Championship have been accepted. If you are unable to find your name on the draw please contact Tournaments on 03 9524 7600.
Glenelg Cup
As the Glenelg Cup reached field capacity prior to the closing date all entrants not listed on the draw are currently on the waiting list. Should you handicap go below the limit of 19 prior to the start of the Glenelg, please contact Tournaments on 03 9524 7600
Tournament Dinner
Up to ten people may be listed on the one form and booking is essential. If participating in the tournament by yourself do not be intimidated to go alone, the aim of this dinner is to meet new players who travel in the WGV tournament circuit, so sign up for the dinner and we will introduce you to a number of other players and ensure that a good time is had by all. Any questions or queries may be directed to the tournament assistant rachel@womensgolf.org.au
Tournament Dinner Booking Form
Please send your Dinner Booking form into Yarrawonga and Border GC NOT WGV. Thank you
About
The Country Championship of Victoria was first played in 1910. This event is extremely popular with country golfers.
The Country Championship is a week long tournament including the Country Championship, Glenelg Cup, Marion Dwyer Country Foursomes, and Stableford Competition.
Country Championship
The Country Championship is open to golfers holding a playing membership with an affiliated WGV country golf club. The event is played with two 18 hole qualifying rounds of strokeplay, followed by knock-out matchplay between the eight highest qualifiers. The winner holds the Country Championship Cup for one year. The player with the best Gross score over 36 holes holds the Betty Kernot Trophy, a gift from the South Western District Golf Association.
Miss Betty Kernot has a remarkable record as a player and club official. A member of Geelong Golf Club from 1923, she was made a Life Member in 1939 and was President from 1952 - 1956. As a player she won the Club Championship 13 times, Australian Championship twice and was runner up once.
Miss Kernot represented Victoria on many occasions in the interstate teams and Australia for the Tasman Cup. The South Western District Golf Association presented the trophy to commemorate Miss Kernot's great contribution.
to view past Country Championship winners click here
Glenelg Cup
The Glenelg Cup is open to players on handicaps between 19 and 35. The event is run over 36 holes stroke, with the best nett score claiming the trophy. The Glenelg Cup was first played in 1953 and was open to country players with handicaps between 19 - 25. WGV has since extended the handicap range to 35. The trophy was donated by Mrs. A Nash.
to view past Glenelg Cup winners click here
The Marion Dwyer Country Foursomes Championship
The Marion Dwyer Country Foursomes Championship was first played in 1979. To be eligible players must be amateur playing members of a WGV Country Club and their individual handicaps must not exceed 25 at the date of entry. The event is a 36 hole scratch event.
Mrs Marion Dwyer has a number of titles under her belt including:
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Victorian Country Champion 9 times
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Victorian Veteran Champion 3 times
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Gippsland Champion 13 times
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East Gippsland Champion 16 times
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East Gippsland Foursomes' Champion 2 times
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Bairnsdale Golf Club Ladies Champion 32 times
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Bairnsdale Golf Club Foursomes' Champion 4 times
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Tournament singles 106
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Total Championships 185
Mrs Dwyer held office at Bairnsdale Golf Club and the East Gippsland Golf Associates Association for many years, being honoured with Life Membership from both. She was also a member of the VGLU (now WGV) council for 10 years and upon her retirement was honoured by having the Foursomes Championship named after her.
