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As I write this edition, I am thinking of all the things I need to pack for the trip down to Country Teams on Sunday, excited am I or what! I have been waiting two years to go with the stars to this event, and I can’t believe its here already. We played the windy Country Teams day fundraiser last Friday and unbelievably the rain stopped, but not the wind. It was a terrific day and the weather behaved itself until we were all safely in the clubhouse, that is most of us anyway. A countback, are you serious! The selectors must have picked the right people to be in our team because 4 of them battled it out for the Salver. Vickie and Wendy against Jenny and Marilyn, 82 off the stick each. And wouldn’t you know it, unpacking their gear to resume playing and down came the rain, was I going out to watch, not on your life, if you 4 want to go and play games in the rain, good luck to you. As an aside, the day was a complete success due to the forward planning of the Tournament Secretary, Marilyn Young. Again, top job from the SWDLGA Match Committee and general committee. Eventual victors were Vickie and Wendy, congratulations. Captain Gael was most impressed that the girls wanted more match play practice before Melbourne, dedication or what? Then the announcement of Team for 2010. How good is this team, good luck girls, your district is extremely proud and our best wishes go with you. But before all that excitement at the end of the month, tons of other good things happened. Some of our ladies ventured to the border, just for the drive it seems because they were washed out, the only playable day the 36 hole 4somes on the Monday. Margot Parton, the sook, played 1 hole on the 2nd day stroke event, saw some lightening, actually a lot of lightening, and walked back, no better correct that sprinted back to the clubhouse. Woke up the next day and the Ango girls one by one, I’m not playing, I’m not playing, neither am I. Steffi and Tess were the only two to brave the weather and finish the last rounds, good on you girls (are you mad?). One who did make the trip and came away happy, or should be happy is Mandy. Qualified 5th and played the eventual winner in Matchplay. Well done. Marcia Williams, WGV delegate capably conducted the District final of WGV/RWH event at East Geelong and again rain dampened the day, with one almighty drenching and then it was fine with sunshine, weird. Congratulations Barb Cook and Ann stokes from Anglesea and Vicki Hannah and Kerryn Wagstaff, Apollo Bay. Both teams qualified to go to Melbourne to compete in the final, good luck girls, Go South Western.
Another month,
another guest day at Torquay, this time as the guest of Joye
Burton. Our playing partners, Mandy and Glenda ensured
another fun filled day at Torq. Anyway neck and neck hole
after hole, on and on we went. Picture the 4th, a
beautiful par 5, and Mandy drives a screamer and was heard
to say under her breath, “that’s better Mand,” her drives
had been good but not up to standard! so up I get and let
one rip, I swear, never again would I ever hit that well,
it bounced and rolled and bounced and rolled and bounced
and rolled a bit more, and guess what…..150 metres past HER
drive, no maybe I am lying, but at least all of 145 metres!
Glenda paced it out, so she was impressed. But
Another good
thing to come out of the day was that being a foursomes I
was very nervous about my orange monogrammed ball going in
the water on the first as has been the case of late, but of
course, Joye was my partner and I am happy to say that she
duly respected my ball and it made it into the
You may
remember last month I mentioned that I was to be the guest
of President Rita at Queens Park. Well, that happened, but
alas poor readers, my prediction failed miserably. I must
say that we played better golf, winning a ball in the ball
run, and Rita shot a nice NTP. We played with Vice-Pres
Henny
Had the
pleasure of playing at St. Leonards in their open. Their
course is in spectacular condition at
How’s your
course at the moment? I think all the courses are up to
pussies bow at the moment and
I must make
mention of the fabulous day the Juniors had at Ocean grove
for the 2nd Round of the
Ocean Grove’s
hospitality is fantastic and Captain Salpal, (that would be
Sally) was such a help to
Glenda, who
joined the committee early this year, is proving to be a
great addition to the
Well dear
readers, I had best throw another tree in the Coonara,
because its still cold and ….just had
When I return
from Country Teams, I will send Joye a short (as if) story
of all the news from the Good golfing in 2010 Luv suehxxx Here is the latest…….its still cold…….and wet. Now for the real news of SW. After the hive of activity that was Page 7, I am going to try to cover the month of July concisely and informatively. But how much fun would that be? Ok here we go. Round 1 of the Vicky Uwland was finally played at Inverleigh, and yes it was freezing cold and at times wet, but our Junior girls were gallant. Rd one was won by Reshae Armstrong, being the benchmark and the one to chase in the following 3 rounds. Good luck to all the girls for Rd 2 at Ocean Grove August 15th. On that day we are beginning a terrific initiative for girls without handicaps to play a 6 hole event and be a part of the Vicky Uwland Bracelet day, Rd 2. Glenda has been working tirelessly to get things up and running for the girls, and we are very proud of this new idea, it should be wonderful. Look out for the South Western “Minkes” (bubby whales I am told, cute eh?) Good on you Glenda. We held the SW clinic at Anglesea on 26th and what a great day that was. The story of everything about the day is on the website, but just in case you missed it, scroll back and just look at the happy faces in the happy snaps. This year it was the chance for the 30-45 handicap range to participate, and by all accounts, some handicaps are about to nosedive. The intuition given by the Pros and our own girls, Mandy, Marilyn, Micha, Glenda and Ange and Putting Princess Joye was unbelievable. Our committee was employed as usherettes to ferry the groups from 1 point to the next and I believe all clinic-ees were present and accounted for at the end, so not losing a customer is always a bonus. To have the gift of time from Micha, Marilyn and Ange, who are not on SW committee is something we are all most grateful for, such is their passion for the game and South Western District, thanks on behalf of us all. And how about the end, I have heard so many people say that Valda’s inspirational delivery at day’s end was fantastic, which it was. All coaches say that golf is very much inside your head, and Valda got right in there. Thank you Valda, it was a pleasure to hear you speak, even though you had risen from your sickie bed to attend, we are hoping that you didn’t infect us all, but of course they would be good karma germs coming from you. The following day, Marcia and I attended as SW reps, the Elcho Park Guest/Day /President and Captains day. We had a super day playing with my mate Heather Rivett and a fellow friend from Port, Carmel Scarff. (Carmel attended the clinic the day before and you could see she had her listening ears on at the clinic, because she played a ton of beautiful shots – so its working Carmel). Heather and Carmel played together and came out of the blocks firing on all cylinders, 26 on the way out, and Marcia and I were in their wake, Marcia played a great game as well, but it looked all over red rover, BUT are you thinking what I am about to say….the golf tide turned and all of a sudden we are looking pretty good, point for point or I should say 3 pointer for 3 pointer, up to the last hole and guess what, 45 points each, and we beat them on a countback, we thought alls well with the world. Well it may have been had we been in the same category, Marc and I were guest/guest, Heather and Carmel, member/guest. We were rolled in our section but they won theirs. Not feeling so cocky now, something about chickens and hatching………. Then the next day, and yes it was a big week, we ventured down the highway to Beeac in the inaugural SW clinic for clubs without a Professional. AND IT WAS FREEZING and foggy, but the Beeac ladies are an absolute delight, loving every moment and very grateful for our attendance. This is a brand new idea of Mandy’s, as is her tunnel vision to make every woman and child love this game of ours and improve as many players as she can. Barely able to see the road ahead to drive to her house, then to pick up Glenda still not seeing too far ahead and rock on down the highway getting foggier, getting colder, wondering if anybody would bother to come out in this fog and cold (did I mention the fog and the cold). Micha met us at Beeac looking like she was leaving for the Antarctic and one by one the girls arrived, eager to learn and happy to stand on the wet grass and in the cold (there’s that word again) and suck up as much as they could in the numbing cold. (is there another word for cold, I seem to be overusing it) (memo) it is now 9.37pm the same night and my toes have not resumed normal transmission yet. Micha, gave her time Monday and again today, that’s some effort Mich, you are so much appreciated. Then, out again, no visitors please this week, the house is a disaster zone, Bri is lucky to be fed, because I have eaten great lunches every day this week, so evening meal not so important to me, but being the good wife that I am (?) he did not starve. Thursday, Ocean Grove guest day. Playing with old mate Salpal, O/G Captain. I love Sal, we always spend a lot of time laughing. Last year, Sal and I played the same event with Serena Chirnside and Deb Sharrock and decided that same time same place, we would do it all again. Well we did. Some might say we should never do it again, we were probably the noisiest 4 on the course. Unfortunately, we have a date for the next 8 years, Deb wants a 10 year anniversary! I am claiming a relationship to the winners, well one of them. Faye Wheatley, Pennant Secretary was another invited guest. Alana Grimaud and Faye managed a whopping 48 points, a great score, one that Faye admitted she had never been part of a 4B that scored that well. First and foremost, picture this 9am on the 2nd at the Grove, the fog was so thick we just assumed that our drives were good because we certainly hit them out of sight, and they could have gone 50 metres only, but how would we know. We moved on and found the balls pretty good actually. What a great day it turned out to be, Deb (aka Sergio Garcia, grip and change, grip and change, grip and change) and Serena, hits a big big ball, just your regular size of course, but BIG, and Sal, never played a shocker shot all day, much to my pleasure (read embarrassment) she will do handicap on our score! If you have ever had the pleasure of eating lunch on bring a plate day…..well…..enough to say that Bri may struggle for a decent meal again tonight. It was such a good day, it is always special to return to O.G. it is with fond memories that us ex’s go back and be welcomed so graciously. You will always be special O/G ladies. Well, August in a couple of days, and we heat up again, golf wise, not the cold and wet weather, I may have mentioned that once or twice. You may like to know that I am invited to the Queens Park guest day to play again with lovely Rita, President. This time it’s a fourball, sorry Rita, so anything can happen. No, I may just take Valda Connelly with me and she can impart only good thoughts into this head, yeh, that’ll work. I might make a prediction, pop this in your diary……Rita and I are going to blitz the field! Tune in next month for the result. The WGV/Royal Womens Hospital District Final is on at East on the 16th, good luck if you were the best players at your club , see you there. Then, on the 20th at Curlewis, the Country Teams day fund raiser to send our great players down to Melbourne to compete against the states best in a 3 day matchplay event. We have drawn the short straw this year playing 2 x 36 hole days and the third day a bye. If you haven’t entered the event, come on, this is where you can repay these girls by helping them to represent us in this fantastic tournament. Curlewis is in top nick at the moment I believe, so get your entry forms in to Marilyn Young, Tournament Secretary, $20 per person ($40 pr) with a light lunch included and fantastic trophies. Plus have the privilege of seeing the team announced, that is always thrilling. Be there. Speaking of Country Teams, the bus……….that fantastic reliable bus (maybe). Contact Rhonda Fatone who is the organiser this year and reserve your spot. And lovable Lou the bus driver will be up front again, what a sweetie! Great raffle prizes again and loads of fun here and back. News of this is on the website, check it out. Well girls, best get
this off to Joye for printing. Maybe by next month’s issue, the sun might have put it’s head out, oh I so hope so! Good golfing in 2010 suehxxx PAGE SEVEN Hi everybody, have just this moment taken breath and sat down to tell you all about the fabulous month of June. It has been a huge time in the South Western District. All those things I mentioned on page 6 have happened and they were all screaming successes, starting with the Joye Burton Salver at 13th Beach with the Sunday girls coming out to play. It was a beautiful day and the first day our “Bali” flags fluttered saying, it seemed, that the SW girls were in attendance and loving it. For a full report, check the story already printed, but once again, well done girls, especially the 13th crew winning their first Sunday flag and also Susan Gorfine and Judy Fry from Lonsdale taking the Joye Burton Salver. Speaking of Lonsdale, that was the venue for the 1-7 break-up and pennant players vying for the Jean Russell Salver. It was a lovely day, although windy, and while I am talking about the wind, what is going on with that? It seems like it has been blowing all year, give it a rest puleese! Anyway, I digress, a near capacity field turned out and the winners of the salver were Dana Austin and Cynthia Thomas, Barwon Heads. How well did they play, what a great score, they must know what they are doing, congratulations. But the highlight of this day is of course the presentation of the Shields and small Pennant flags. 13th and Anglesea were the greedy gut’s of this years season taking 4 between them, Curlewis 1 and Clifton Springs 1, and let me think…….who won Division 1, I”ll get back to you with that later. Just kidding, it was us! Ange and her wonderful crew from Portarlington. I cannot say very much about Pennant dinner at Port, but I might just add that the ladies field the next day was fairly ordinary. And then mad Monday, well you have all heard about that. Next we geared up for the Championships, B & C first, and not only did it blow just for a change, it absolutely bucketed, and if I hear another person say, oh but we need the rain, I just may have to hurt them. Yes we need the rain, but lets be fair, middle of the night, I’m OK with that, late afternoons during the week, another acceptable time, but not when we are trying to get through 18 holes. And another thing, who’s idea was it to hold off on the rain until we are teeing up on the 18th, it’s just so wonderful to return to the clubhouse, having been dry for 17 holes and then have to turn the golf bag upside down to pour out the rain that managed to run down to the bottom of your bag. Problem is, this is the first time in about 5 years we have had a real winter. And cold, don’t start me on that either. Sorry, I digress once again. The Championships. The June Gillivour at Portarlington looked like being a great day, BUT the precipitation (that means rain) prevailed and made it a miserable day. For all those thinking I am a sook, I had an urgent call from my doctor that morning saying I could not play that day, Mandy, the certificate is in the mail! The girls that decided to play, and there were still many, and we thank you for that, either started in the wet and finished kind of dry, or started in very light rain and got saturated, it was a win win all round! It wasn’t miserable for a few talented golfers, trophies were still awarded and I could not be more pleased to have my friend Di Wallace of Colac GC take the June Gillivour Perpetual Trophy, well done Di, it was a great score in the wet and it was also a great dry day score. Di’s photo is on the web and the blue jacket she is wearing was wringing wet when I patted her on the back, she is probably reading this from her bed where she is perhaps recovering from pneumonia. Get well soon Di, and enjoy your holiday. Big heaps of thanks to Tournament Sec, Mandy. It was a nightmare in the beginning when ladies were registering and their pleading eyes were saying please don’t make me go out there, but out she sent them with the comforting words, its only a bit of rain, it will pass. And it did….by Sunday. Same day the Margaret Smith Trophy was taking place at Colac. And surprise surprise it was raining there too. Congratulations Kathy Simson Torquay, the start of something big for you. I could not be at Colac so had to appoint a pretend Pres to cover for me, and I think I am in trouble. P.A.Peg from all accounts is going to do a Julia Gillard on me and make a run for my job! Thanks big heaps P.A. if anybody can do it, you are the one, as I keep telling you. I also heard that the raffle girl had a credit card machine, such is her power of removing cash from the girls there to purchase raffle tickets. I also heard that the raffle prize went to the raffle ticket seller, is nobody asking for a royal commission. Margot once again showed why she is Match Chair. She just does it and always does it well, she has promised to stay on and on and on and on committee, and we thank you! Both tournaments had committee members and 1 life member (Joye) pitching in to ensure the events ran without hitches. We also had some assistance from club girls, thanks to all who worked on the two events. Once again, I was very proud of this committee for its commitment to this District, which is why SWDLGA are the envy of all. Then the big girls. It was freezing at the Sands at 8am on Monday 28th, the wind was gale force, and the frost was on the ground, another great day for golf, not. But no rain. 27 holes with the last nine in worst wind than the morning, but out they went, some happy, some not so happy. It was a pure delight to be there and feel the intensity but more than that, the friendship between these better golfers of the district. It was a close affair at the top of the leader board after 18 holes. In for a quick feed and water before the next 2 hours of battle. One by one they returned with their scores, and for the conditions terrific scores. I must mention Katharine Bunting, and oh to be young, she arrived at my house at 11.45pm Sunday night, and I had her up on Monday morning 6.30am, no complaints and she played a terrific first 18 to be equal leader with Mandy and Adele 1 stroke behind them. For anybody who knows Kat, you will agree she is a delightful young woman, plays great golf on a handicap of 8, and welcome to stay in our spare room anytime, my dog loves her, and so do I. So, Kat first in, and clubhouse leader with 81 / 41 fantastic golf, but sitting waiting, knowing that Mandy and Adele are capable of running her over. And the rest is history, taking her 6th Championship, Mandy Buckley. You cannot help but be in awe of Mandy, and to know her is to like her. Such an ambassador for golf and South Western. Her acceptance speech was so from the heart, moving and inspiring. Congratulations Mandy. Adele was runner – up in the 27 holes gross and the lovely Kat accepting the Audrey McKenzie Salver, presented by Audrey, for her 27 holes nett of 110. Congratulations Kat, and Dad Alan, who is her greatest supporter. Also played on Monday was the Rene Austin Brooch. Anitra Franklin of Clifton Springs was the winner there. Have had the opportunity to talk to Anitra a few times lately and got to know her a little more and it was a pleasure to pin the badge on her, and present her with the Shield to take back to Clifton Springs. Well done Anitra. I am in trouble with the editor again, my computer has just told me I am now starting on the fourth page of this episode, and I have so much more to add. Sorry Joye, just a few more items. Secretary Lyn and I were lucky enough to be invited to play with Joye and Mandy in Torquay’s charity day. (she probably wished she hadn’t as it was the day after the Championship, and resting would have been preferable) and guess what ……it was raining and absolutely arctic. We had a super day though, sooky Mandy rode in the cart with me, and we two should not be that close, we laugh way too much to be serious, but she was a touch tired, anybody would think she had just done something good the day before. But the good news is that she didn’t put my orange monogrammed ball in the water on the first, such a relief (memo to self-move on) and we won! Joye played a blinder and Lyn not too far away, Mandy and I, well as I said we just laughed. Nearly there Joye. School holidays are here and we have the usual Junior clinic at Barwon Heads par 3, a terrific day for our youngies. Bring your daughters or granddaughters along for some fun and games. Information is on the website. Also coming soon is the 1st Rd Vicky Uwland Bracelet, check out the Junior page on the web. Coming up is the Country Teams day at Curlewis on Aug 20th. The announcement of the team to contest in Melbourne on Aug 30, 31st and 1st Sep is eagerly anticipated, and good luck to all the squad. The magic bus once again is taking the supporters to the Monday game at Sanctuary Lakes, get on board, information is on the website. Well my lovelies, I am done, its 10.15pm, its raining, AGAIN/STILL its cold, my dog is asleep in front of the fire and I am about to send this to Joye to put on the web. Jolly June is over, congratulations to all the winners and if I am allowed, will be back with page 8, at the end of July. Stay warm and dry. Good Golfing in 2010 Suehxxxxxxx JOYE BURTON SALVER AND PRESENTATION OF SUNDAY PENNANT SHIELD TO 13TH BEACH The players from the Sunday Business Ladies and Junior Pennant can finally sleep in on Sundays until 2011 when they resume combat again. The winners of the flag, 13th Beach were there in numbers to accept their spoils of victory, but could not continue their winning ways with the 4B competition to take the much sought after Joye Burton Salver. That trophy went to Judy Fry and Susan Gorfine from Lonsdale with a sensational score of 46 points. Runners – up were Amanda Derham and Barb Inglis from Barwon Heads with a very nice 44 points. Also on 44 points were last years Salver winners, Lyndsey Smith and Cathy Parkin losing on a cb. Having witnessed some of the rounds during the season, I got a real sense of friendship amongst these ladies, some having been in the competition many years. This is surely what playing our game is all about. The Sunday Pennant has been in existence since 1987, an innovation back then for any District and we are still at the forefront of Women's golf anywhere. 13th Beach is a magnificent course and we at District thank them for their hospitality and to all the clubs during the season who allowed our players on their courses on busy Sunday mornings. Sleep in on Sunday mornings while you can over the next 8 months girls, until your clubs call on you once again to rise and shine and do battle for the flag in 2011.
AT LAST…….PAGE 6! Sorry to all those followers of fun and frivolity……….er um make that all those interested in what’s been happening, that sounds better. Pennant, over, done, dusted except for the upcoming Joye Burton Salver for Sunday Pennant and the Jean Russell for the Div 1-7. I’m sure some of us so thrilled with the season just gone, and some of us not so. There is always next year, I hate that saying but I am believing it at the moment, because I am one of the not so thrilled genre. BUT I just have to say how pleased I am for the Div 1 girls at Port, I cannot be unbiased here, hooly dooly how great is it to have the Division 1 flag flying at your club. This is indeed a wonderful achievement. Other clubs who have had the flag at their club will agree, it is something special. That is not to take anything away from other Division winners. All Divisions should be very proud of themselves. Had a call from Frankie McGowan the other day and I could see her beaming over the phone, she said “I felt like a mother hen to all my chicks”. They scooped the pool this year with Sunday, Div 5 & 6 plus the Interclub shield. Best build another room at 13th for all the trophies! Close behind were the Anglesea teams taking 3 & 4. I had the pleasure of watching the Div 3 Ango team all year, and I couldn’t have been more pleased to present them on final day. Wait a minute…..I could have been much happier…..giving myself the badge and flag. You understand I’m not bitter! To those girls lucky enough to receive our new badges, aren’t they beautiful. SWD once again with a new innovation. Welcome to Division 1, Curlewis, well done. Congratulations to all clubs and teams no matter where you finished, playing and representing your club is the most important thing. We have something new and exciting to display at all our events now. Wonderful “bali” type flags proudly swaying in the breeze. Look out for them and tell someone who cares how great they look. Portarlington held their guest day recently and it seemed to be wall to wall SW committee members, present and past. It was a very friendly Ambrose drop out. My team did OK but SOMEONE didn’t bring enough handicap to the table, so we came third. Susie Austin was a phone a friend for a friend, and her group came 2nd, and wasn’t she pleased when giving a thankyou speech. Guest days are just the greatest fun aren’t they, especially if your partner doesn’t put your ball in the water on the first at Torquay,……….ooopppsss I thought I was over it, clearly I’m not. Have a game, have some laughs, maybe tooooooo many laughs, have some lunch and not having to worry about the handicap. PS Given up worrying about that, I have decided I am a very inconsistent ordinary golfer. Being on Committee obviously is good for your golf. My lovely sec Lyn has just won the Singles Knockout at East, back to back, well done and of course 18 and counting Club Champs for MB. And P.A.Peg, first game ever in Pennant for Winch, pop me down for a win thanks. And Pennant Sec Faye proudly wearing a Pennant badge. Come on to Committee, its all good. What's coming up……heaps. Of course this Sunday at 13th is the Joye Burton Salver. It’s terrific that this event is named in Joye’s honour. A more passionate SW person you will not find, and I admire Joye immensely. When I grow up I want to be just like her. Then the Jean Russell, at Lonsdale where I get to present the Club Captains with their shields and flags, something I am looking forward to, as well as the Jean Russell Salver to the winning pair. Later in the month is the District Championships, firstly on June 25 - B, June Gillivour and C, Margaret Smith trophies. B this year is at beautiful Portarlington, at only $10, why wouldn’t everybody eligible enter. Then down at the picturesque Colac, we hold the C Grade. I have said it before, Colac is in first class condition and if you qualify for this division, do yourself a favour, get a car load together and travel down to play this superb course. They offer pretty good yummys too. Then on June 28th, the big girls come out to play at the magnificent Sands, Torquay. 27 holes for the championship and the Rene Austin Brooch of 18 holes should showcase our best golfers on a fab course. Entries for all events are open so what are you waiting for? Well I’ve done it again, too big a page that is now 3 pages and counting. I’ve got so much more, but my editor will chop me so, play good golf, happy holidays for those about to fly away, and if not, see you at the Champs. Attention Robin Irwin, if you are reading this at 7P, you are missing your favourite show! Good golfing in 2010 suehxxxx 13th Beach Wins the Flag. Sunday Business Ladies and Juniors Pennant BUT, Barwon Valley win the culinary flag! Picture this, crossing the bridge to the Island home of golf, fog on the water, and the heater on full. Then the reality of stepping out of the warmth of your car and an icy blast hits you! Welcome to the final round of Sunday Pennant. Waiting to warm the players up were the fab caterers from Barwon Valley, as this was a transferred game from their home while repairs are done to their course. Hot coffee and scones, jam and cream, wonderful. As the first groups began to tee off, the sun started to thaw out the players and then, we saw a lovely course on a beautiful morning. Only needing a half a point to take the flag in convincing manner, the team from 13th Beach fairly strode the fairways once knowing that the flag was theirs, one of the girls even asked do I need to finish? Her opponents quick reply, absolutely, you need to earn the win! And quite right too, good on ya Paddy, make ‘em earn it. And they did, congratulations to all Sunday girls (and their caddies) and hearty congratulations to 13th. Pennant Secretary, Faye Wheatley was beaming while presenting her clubmates with the coveted flag, full of modesty, but unashamed pride. Those Barwon Valley girls surely fed and watered the players well, with a choice of soup and lovely salad sandwiches, and to see their display of cakes and slices, well they must belong to the CWA! They even fed the President and Pennant Sec, mmm, can’t wait till next year! Many thanks to the Queenscliff Golf Club for generously allowing us to use their course. Great to see a fellow club, who don’t even field a Sunday team, letting us have the tee on short notice, it is appreciated. Now we look forward to meeting up again at 13th Beach for the Joye Burton Salver on June 6th, see you there. Suehxx Page 5 April 30 Where do I start? The first of the Pennant flags, that being Otway has been won by the Clifton Springs team, who followed it up with a terrific win on the Otway Shield day. I was fortunate enough to be invited to participate along with Faye, Pennant Sec and P.A. Peg (that’s Presidents Assistant!). How clever are the C/S crew. They were made aware that they would have no electricity to prepare lunches, so we enjoyed a fab BBQ cooked by their men members and a host of Salads supplied by the ladies. It was truly an exercise in adjusting to a situation beautifully, well done Clifton Springs, a great day enjoyed by all. The next Pennant to be decided was Leigh, won once again by the Inverleigh Golf Club, making it back to back. I was previously booked so in my place went Lyn, District Secretary and Mandy Buckley. They reported that the day was very enjoyable and anyone who has played there will attest that their hospitality is second to none. Chair of Match, Margot invited me to be her guest at the Anglesea Guest day, and I am sure she will rethink asking me again. How in the hell can you continually hit when the ball is above/below your feet? When I grow up I’m gunna master that, the Ango girls play those shots beautifully. We played a very friendly Irish 4B with Vida Brenner and her guest Sylvia Foster, East Geelong. We finished mid field, but I was a real winner, as Vida presented me with a lovely gift. Apparently her husband brought this back with him from overseas, and Vida wasn’t too thrilled with the colour, are you thinking what I am about to say………why wouldn’t anyone just adore an orange watch! Thanks Vida, I love it! We held another Junior Clinic at the very generous Par 3 course at Barwon Heads. It has become a ritual now, no matter when we hold these popular clinics, the weather is always against us, we haven’t had one perfect day, maybe next school holidays we may be surprised, here’s hoping. The young girls attending these clinics run by the District are so enthusiastic and we are hoping to add another dimension for the young girls who keep attending and reward them. More on that when we fine tune the ideas, stay tuned for more later. The helpers that Glenda, Junior Organiser, obtained, I think enjoy the day just as much as the girls. And when the Ambrose happens at the end of the day, I think that there is some competitive personalities creeping into the teams by SOME of the helpers! Talking about Pennant, 2nd Round Div 1-7, my Division 3 was at beautiful downtown Colac. It is now beautiful downpour Colac. Wet, let me tell you, only those who played there can attest to just how much water fell. When I spoke to other Divisions, they reported little if any rain that Friday. As I have always said, that’s why the course is so lush, if it rains anywhere, it will rain at Colac. Cheeky Ben, the Manager out there put me back on my heels. It was so wet when we finished, my driver cover was too wet to keep putting on the club, so I just left it off, in the back of the cart. I left it there when I packed up and emailed Ben to keep it for me to collect the next Friday. It just happened to be the next day that the Mighty Blues trounced the Cats, and my beloved wood cover was a beautiful CFC one. Ben suggested that nobody would want it anyway and he would be pleased to be rid of it! Damn cheek I reckon! GO BLUES!!!! (How cute is Juddy?) Taking you back to last month’s page, there was a cryptic reference to the television series, Neighbours. I can now reveal, that there is a Ladies President who just will not miss an episode, and I have since learned that there is a certain lovely member at Torquay who will not miss an episode of another soapie! More later. This new handicap system is interesting, until you start dropping those precious flags. Now more than ever, I find myself checking on golflink as my handicap goes out and comes in and then goes back out again. Something to be said for consistent golf. What’s that? It seems like overnight that, winter and colder nights are upon us. It is a great time of year, indoors and snuggly warm drinking hot soup, ooppss am I dreaming, there’s lots of golf to play, so get out there and do it and I will catch up with you all doing battle. Stay warm and play well, Good golfing in 2010 Page 4 How about that for a magnificent March. Perfect conditions every day for the coveted Betty Kernot Scratch Foursomes greeted the tapering field round after round, and there was some super golf in between. But all of a sudden there were 2 and it was a showdown at the magnificent Sands, Torquay on March 26th. The finalists, Barwon Heads 1 and Torquay 2 fought out a great battle but unfortunately there can be only 1 victor and the spoils of victory went to the Barwon Heads team of Susie Austin and Lyn Fraser, congratulations girls, and commiserations to Ainsley and Ros, who are in no way losers. Simply to appear in the final pairing is a great achievement. This event was played at Clifton Springs, Colac, 13th and finally the Sands and I must say we have got some excellent courses in our region and they are all presented beautifully and on behalf of the committee, we thank you all sincerely for making the courses available and for all the assistance we receive. There was a terrific gallery following on most days and while mainly competing club supporters on the last round, it was heartening to see ladies who just love this event and its standard of competition. If you missed this event in 2010, mark it in your diary for next year, these are the cream of the district and worth watching. It’s amazing what you learn about your NEIGHBOURS. During the act of spectating, you can learn a lot about your NEIGHBOURS. One such NEIGHBOURS is a BUDdy of mine who was a NEIGHBOURS but has become good friends. This probably is very confusing, but like I said, getting to know some NEIGHBOURS, is all about their likes and dislikes. My NEIGHBOURS Bud probably lives in Ramsay Street! (If this little ditty confuses, tune in next month and all will be revealed, if I am not sued in the meantime!) Also this month, the Pres out and about was out and about at the Colac President and Captains day with the District “Captain” Margot Parton. Margot and I enjoyed a lovely day and were fortunate enough to take the gross trophy for the day. I cannot say how beautiful it was to play at Colac. I have mentioned it before, but the course is an absolute pleasure to play on and a credit to their 1 ½ groundsmen. Also this month I was a guest at the Torquay guest day, again in superb condition. My partner and I were not so clever but had the pleasure of watching our playing partners, Margot (again) and Joye Burton (intrepid webmaster) play a near perfect game losing top spot by 3/8th’s. I almost played the Pinehurst solo as on the first hole at Torquay my partner assured me she could retrieve my errant ball when she found the water with my newly oranged monogrammed Bridgestone, but I warned her, slip in the mud and you stay there. But in she went, slipped and slid and decided that it was only a ball after all, I had others. Even tho it was a newly oranged monogrammed Bridgestone, I wasn;t bothered!!!!!Yeh right! But it was new, and shiny and had an orange S on it, but I wasn’t bothered, but…….new…..its….. OK I’m over it now…….. Dropped in on another couple of Sunday Pennant venues and again witnessed some top golf, and enjoyed a lovely scone jam and cream at Barwon Heads, yummo! Congratulations to Clifton Springs, Otway Pennant Champions for 2010. Good luck in Division 1-7. Best of luck to all clubs for the coming Pennant season and I am looking forward to playing in the Otway Shield day. We closed the month with the Dorothy Smith Veterans Championship at the lovely 13th Beach golf links. The field was packed and it was a pleasure to welcome the ladies and super (senior) ladies in full flight. Past Match Chair of SW, Judy Emerson was a worthy Senior Veterans champion while 2nd time winner Jenny Clayton of Barwon Valley accepted the Veterans trophy. A full list of results and minor winners is on the web. The good news is that Mandy and I will STILL be too young next year. At the other end of the spectrum, the Juniors are representing SW at the annual Kay Mahlook Shield in Bendigo and surrounding clubs. After the first round we have a 2 ½ to ½ win which is terrific. Katharine Bunting and first timers Chloe Pukk and Alice Caddy will be having a hoot with our Junior Organiser Glenda Deans and assistant Ange Foott. As an aside, Chloe has never played matchplay before and had a 6/5 win! Go South Western, we are very proud of you. By the time the next episode is submitted, we will be full on into the Pennant season. Good luck to everybody playing and may your season be successful. Don’t forget that the prize at the end is sweetened this year by the very special SWDLGA Pennant Badges. (I want one of them!) Ooppss methinks I had better stop right there, I could go on for pages and pages, don’t mind a chat me, but the Webmaster will be shaking her head at this lot, so that will have to do. Good golfing in 2010, suehxxxxxxxxxxx CONGRATULATIONS BARWON HEADS GOLF CLUB What a wonderful event we have just experienced The District committee congratulates all the competitors and applaud the finalists from Barwon Heads Susie Austin and Lyn Fraser and from Torquay Ainsley McCallum and Ros Lewis Our 2010 Betty Kernot Scratch Foursomes winners are Barwon Heads 1 after a seesawing, entertaining match at The Sands
(3 March 2010) Before we start……Queens Park 2…President nil. Wish I had better news but I think we will leave it there thanks. Welcome back to the country our intrepid travellers, and pretty sure we will leave that there as well. We may not see Joye for many many weeks, apparently she has an inbox to rival Bill Gates, and will be busy loading up our wonderful website, we are pleased you had a great trip, but we certainly did miss you. Now for some real news. Our brand new Junior Champion is Katharine Bunting from Elcho who also is the Open Junior Champ. Kat had a day out on Feb 14th and we are thrilled for her. Katharine is a delightful young lady who is a pleasure to be around. Well done Kat. Following the next day was the fabulous Irish Fourball at Anglesea, where we had wall to wall golfers, such was the capacity field. What a great format the Irish is. Home ground advantage was evident as 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th places went to Ango teams, and fair enough too. When the tournament Secretary/Chair of Match was announced in the winning team I thought of calling for a royal commission, but after all her hard work in making the day a roaring success, I was very pleased to present her and her team the spoils of victory. As you can see here, Margot and I presented to a capacity crowd! |
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