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South Pines Captain, Rod Moreland, achieved every golfers dream when he scored a hole in one at the par 3 second hole at South Pines GC on Saturday 17th November.

84 players took part in the Annual veterans challenge between East & West Gippsland District Golf Associations.

The event was played at the Sale GC and East had an average overall score of 27.46 to West 26.52

Better scores for the day:

East: Mal Kirkpatrick 39pts

West: John McFarlane 39pts

See view details for results sheet.

Congratulations to Christie Arras who aced the par 3 4th hole at Bairnsdale during day two of their tournament.

As part of the 100th tournament anniversary, there is $1000 up for grabs for the first male and female to score an ace.

Well done Christie.

Promotion to Div 1 in 2019 awaits East Gippsland Ladies after the topped the table in Div 2 at Country Week.

The team was able to secure top place by one game after the won their final match 4 1/2 to 2/12 over Western.

They edged out Dalhousie who needed at 6 1/2 to 1/2 win over South Gippsland but managed only a 5 / 2 win.

Congratulations to all the players, caddies and officials.

See view details for the Golf Victoria link and results.

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Congratulations to Allen Lawson.

Allen from the Lakes Entrance GC holed out on the par 3 third hole at Buchan Valley GC during the Veterans event held on Tuesday 2nd October.

48 players attended the day with results posted under the Veterans tab.

Well done Allen, hope the bar bill wasn’t too great

East Gippsland Men’s & Ladies teams are both in Division 2 for this years Country Week.

On Monday 1st October @ Keysborough GC

The men played two matches but were defeated in both. They lost Round 1 v Murray Darling 4/3 and in Round 2 to West Gippsland 5/2.

The ladies had one match today against Dalhousie and won 5/2.

Day Two Results - matches played @ Cranbourne GC

Ladies defeated South Gippsland 4/3 in the morning but lost in the afternoon to South Western 3/4

Men defeated Golf Central (Bendigo) 4/3 and had the bye in the afternoon.

With one match to go, the Ladies find themselves tied in 2nd place with a realistic chance of finishing on top if they can have a big win over bottom placed Western and hope Dalhousie can steal a few games from South Western.

The men are currently in last place but only one game off third - All the teams are evenly matched so relegation could come down to an individual game but will avoid relegation if they can win their match over third placed North Eastern.

Day Three Results -Matches played at Patterson River

An extremely exciting day for both our teams and for different reasons.

The men managed to avoid relegation by half a match when they lost 4/3 to North Eastern. Thankfully, Golf Central was up against eventual Division winners in Murray Darling and lost 5 1/2 to 1 1/2 with them losing two of the games 1 down.

The Ladies side however won their Division and will be promoted to Division One next year. The ladies team held off Western to win 4 1/2 to 2 1/2 and then await the result of the South Western v Dalhousie match. Dalhousie duly won but missed out on top stop by one match.

Well done and congratulations to all players, caddies and officials who represented East Gippsland in Country Week.

During a recent event held at Maffra Golf Club, held in conjunction with the Country Girls Play Golf group, Johanna Wyllie of Tambo Valley Golf Club shot a two under par, 70, to beat the previous course record of 72.

During her round Johanna had 8 pars, 6 birdies and 4 bogies.

In the recent South Pines GC tournament, Johanna also set a course record of 78 to beat the previous best of 79 which she had also held.

The next Country Girls Play Golf Event will be held in conjunction with the Lakes Entrance tournament on the 13th October.

The following players have been selected to represent East Gippsland Women’s Golf in the Coltman Cup to be played on October 1, 2 & 3 on various courses in Melbourne.

Maffra: Mel Bransdon & Jo Sellen

Sale: Jo Ballinger & Liz Foreman (emerg).

Newry: Robyn Walker

Lakes Entrance: Nadine Martin & Renee Percival

Toongabbie: Leanne Wallace

Bairnsdale: Sue Wood & Kerryn Clemm (emerg)

All Gippsland Championship was held at Maffra today again in great golfing weather. 86 ladies from 20 clubs extending from Lang Lang to Lakes Entrance.

Winner of the Championship was Rebecca Thomas hcp 3 from Leongatha 80 gross with Maffra player Jo Sellen hcp5 84 gross r/up.

A grade handicap winner from Maffra was Denise Mulcahy 71 nett.

Maffra’s Kaye Gallagher won both Minor Championship & Handicap in 19 - 27 handicap division.

Winner of C grade Championship & Handicap is Sandra Kirkpatrick Sale 105 - 30 - 75.

See view details for further photos.

ENTRIES CLOSE 5th SEPTEMBER

In 2018, the new look Golf Victoria Girls Camp will move to Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort. Previously known as the Burtta Cheney Girls Assessment Camp it was held annually at the Anglesea Golf Club and Camp Wilkin.

Open to girls between the age of 9-16 (as of 24/9/2018) with or without a handicap, the camp aims to assist girls in all aspects of their game including strength and conditioning and course management.

The camp also provides a great opportunity for girls to meet other young girls with a passion for golf!

The girls will be under the guidance of PGA teaching professionals and Golf Victoria staff for the duration of the camp. Throughout the three days girls will cover long game, pitching, chipping, bunkers, putting, strength and conditioning and course management. Night time actives will include a guest speaker (TBC), team building activities and a movie night.

The camp will begin at Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort at 2pm on Monday 24th and conclude with lunch a presentation on Wednesday 26th at 1pm.

An optional mini bus will be available to transport girls to and from Yarrawonga. It will leave the Golf Victoria Office (47A Wangara Road, Cheltenham) at 9am on Monday 24th and return approximately 6pm on Wednesday 26th. Pick up and drop off points will be available along the way at Campbellfield and Seymour (exact locations TBC). The bus will cost $50 if travelling from the GV offices. Costs will be adjusted from Campbellfield and Seymour based on interest levels.

All meals, accommodation and golf expenses will be organised by Golf Victoria with Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Resort and included in the entry fee.

See view details tab for link to entry.

48 prs played in All Gippsland Foursomes championships st Maffra today in beautiful golfing conditions.

Foursomes winners Robyn Walker - Newry & Anne Renehan - Maffra 81 gross.

R/up Rebecca Thomas & Andrea Thorson - South Gippsland. Robyn & Anne also won Overall Nett with 72 1/2 nett.

Denise Mulcahy & Kaye Gallagher won Foursomes Bronze event All Gippsland with 95 gross from June Pusmucans & Robyn Coleman Maffra.

Robyn & June were also r/up in overall nett with 73 Congratulations to all

The EGDGA passes on its deepest sympathy to the family of long time Lakes Entrance member, Mr Tony McManus.

Tony has passed away in Darwin after a short illness.

Husband of Marg, father of Annemarie, Andrew, Mick, Bec & Jess - Grandfather of 13, great grandfather of 3.

Tony was a great supporter of golf in East Gippsland and will be sadly missed.

His funeral will be held at St Brendan’s Catholic Church, Lakes Entrance on Tuesday 21st August at 11am.

RIP Tony.

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