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After many
months of patiently waiting for the 3 new holes
at Barwon Valley to be open members and
dignitaries attended an opening ceremony and
luncheon at the clubrooms on Sunday the 13
November to mark the occasion. Andrew Katos cut
the " official ribbon " to start proceedings and
then the designer of the course Bob Shearer had
the honour of hitting the first ball to open the
new 14th, 15th and 16th holes.
Vic Roads regional manager, Robyn Miles
praised the club, the contractors, the Barwon
Valley Green Keeper Luke Primus and his staff,
for the cooperation that was shown between all
parties, during the construction of the 1.5
million dollar project.
With the opening now completed South Western
District Ladies are encouraged to come down and
checkout the course for themselves. In the words
of Bob Shearer, "Barwon Valley is now " a lovely
challenging golf course". The undulating greens,
and lush fairway grass clearly blend in to the
original ambience and layout of the original
course.
A " Chicken Run " is held each Friday and a
counter tea is available in the clubrooms from
6.00pm
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7.30. A Sunday competition has commenced and
members from other clubs are most welcome to
play. For all further information and bookings
etc contact the clubrooms on 5243 5443
The Secretary of the SWDLGA Joye Burton, and
President Sue Hazell provided wonderful support
and encouragement to the ladies committee by
their attendance and participation on the day
Lady Captain of Barwon Valley, Brenda Carmody
thanked the SWDLGA for their cooperation
involving Pennant throughout the reconstruction
and also the other district clubs who offered
their facilities while the course was being
constructed. Brenda indicated that all Barwon
Valley lady members were looking forward to this
coming season when they could show off their new
course.
A luncheon served by the ladies catering
committee dressed resplendently in their new T
shirts, provided a fitting end to a great day.
Thanks Chris Primus, Norma Nankervis, Maretta
Ridgeway and Carole Egberts.
Roll on the development of the next 4 holes
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