THE MARGARET SMITH EVENT

This event was originally the Bronze Division of the 19‑ 36 handicap event inaugurated in 1981. In 1991 this section was divided into two further divisions, the 30‑ 36 handicap division was then named for Mrs Margaret Smith who has been associated with the SWDLGA for many years. Firstly as delegate for Geelong; Match Committee SWDGA; Chairman of Match SWDLGA; Country Team player and selector for 20 years.

Mrs Smith won 6 SWDGA Championships; 13 Geelong Golf Club Championships; 4 Lonsdale Golf Club Championships; 2 GDGA Ladies Championships; Winner Betty Kernot Scratch Foursomes 4 times; Runner‑ up 5 times; VLGU Country Championships runner- up 3 times.

Mrs. Smith felt most honoured at receiving this tribute to her past work for the Association. Margaret died in 2003