Unfortunately the Tournament planned for the 29-30th May has been cancelled.

New synthetic greens have been installed but the surrounding grass works is not yet ready.

The Women’s President’s & Captain’s Day and Bowl are scheduled for 2 August 2021, and the Wildflower 4BBB Mixed event on 14 November 2021.

GEG AGM was held on the 11th April 2021

Congratulations to Karin Liedke was was re-elected President of Golf East Gippsland.

Karin was our inaugural President after the successful amalgamations of East Gippsland District Golf Association and East Gippsland Women’s Golf.

Clive Storey is the current Vice President

Janet Gibson Secretary/Treasurer.

Chris Munday - Ladies Captain.

Chris Shanahan - Men’s Captain.

Brett Wyllie & Angie Duddridge Committee members.

Welcome to Angie who was elected to the Committee. Angie replaces Barry Hoskin who stood down from the Committee after many years of service on the previous East Gippsland District Golf Association and then the Golf East Gippsland Committee. On behalf of everyone associated with golf in East Gippsland, we thank Barry for his years of service.

As one of only two member clubs in Golf East Gippsland that had sand scrape ‘greens’, the Buchan Valley GC have now converted to synthetic grass.

The greens are small and contoured around the edges, and while there is still some growth needed on the fringes, the result is spectacular and will be a popular decision for members and visitors alike.

With subtle breaks, the greens are lightening fast, a far cry from the scrapes. However, a deft short game is required if you wish to score well here.

Venture out to Buchan Valley and enjoy a unique golf course - Green fees are $15 for 18 and $10 for 9 on this 9 hole layout with alternate tee blocks.

Buchan Valley will hold their two day tournament on the 29th & 30th May

In 2021, the Victorian Junior Girls Camp will be held at Tocumwal Golf and Bowls Club, from the 13-15th April. Cost $300.

Open to girls between the age of 10-16 with or without a handicap, the camp aims to build friendships, support and develop all aspects of their golf game and have fun.

The camp provides a great opportunity for girls to meet other young girls from around the State with a passion for golf!

The girls will be under the guidance of PGA teaching professionals and Golf Australia 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 games and team building activities.

The camp will begin at Tocumwal Golf and Bowls Club at 2pm on Tuesday 13th April and conclude with lunch a presentation on Thursday 15th April at 1pm.

An optional mini bus will be available to transport girls to and from Tocumwal. It will leave the old Golf Australia (Victoria) Office (47a Wangara Road, Cheltenham) at 9am sharp on Tuesday 13th and return approximately 6.30pm on Thursday 15th. An additional pick up and drop off point will be available at Campbellfield McDonalds (1603 Hume Highway, Campbellfield)). The bus will cost an additional $60.

All meals, accommodation and golf expenses will be organised by Golf Australia with Tocumwal Golf and Bowls Club and are included in the entry fee.

Primary School Golf Tournament - Qualifying Rounds

Orbost GC 1st March or Lakes Entrance GC 2nd March

This event is aimed to encourage students of any ability, both beginner and experienced, to get out on the course and have a go at golf. The event and course is modified to suit the primary aged student with all holes shortened and equipment available to borrow.

To be eligible to play students must be enrolled in grades 3, 4, 5 or 6 at a School Sport Victoria member school. The event consists of three stages: division events, region finals and the state final.

In both the division and region events the students will play 9 holes on a short course. Those who qualify for the state final will play 18 holes on a shortened course.

To be played at Bairnsdale GC.

Held on 15th March 2021 at 10am

The School Sport Victoria (SSV) secondary school golf events are a great way for students of all abilities, beginner and experienced, to get out on course and play golf. All events involve modified rules and do not require a Golflink Handicap to participate.

The event consists of two stages: division events and a state final, with students also split into junior (grades 7-9) and senior (grades 10-12) sections. The division events are played over a shortened 9 hole course, with the state final played over 18 holes.

To be eligible students must be enrolled in grades 7,8,9,10,11 or 12 in a School Sport Victoria full or associated member school.

Refer view details for link to entry

Country Girls Play Golf will play their first game of the season on Saturday, 6th February @ the South Pines GC. Tee off from 9.30am

CGPG is a concept driven by Tania Holmes of the South Pines GC who identified the need for events to be played on weekends for those women who couldn’t normally play mid week events due to work commitments.

The events are stroke events and referred to as a ‘monthly medal’. Played monthly and the venues are spread around various courses within Golf East Gippsland.

Entry is NOT restricted to working women, and all ladies are welcomed and encouraged to participate so as to enhance the game of golf and to forge new friendships through golf.

If you have any further queries please contact Tania on 0439 658 070 or follow Country Girls PG on their facebook page. (See view details for the link)

As part of the Gippsland circuit there were two pro ams played in the Golf East Gippsland area in the past week.

On Wednesday 13th January, 46 pros’ teed it up to challenge for the $11,000 purse with an additional $2,500 on offer for the female pros’.

Ben Ford was the overall winner shooting 5 under 66, while leading female was Joanna Flaherty, a trainee pro at Commonwealth GC who carded a 2 over 73.

Sunday, 17th January saw another 46 pros take on the Yarram Golf Course for a $12,000 purse and again, a $2,500 purse for the female pros.

Christopher Wood shot 7 under, 65 to be a clear winner. The leading female was Sienna Voglis, who had to share the babysitting duties with husband Matthew. Sienna shot 3 over, one clear of the Bairnsdale Pro Am winner, Joanna Flaherty.

Both course were presented in magnificent condition and drew many favourable comments from those playing. The courses presented were a credit to the clubs and to the staff and volunteers who no doubt put in many hours to ensure their course was in immaculate condition.

See view details for the results.

Please see the coming events page for the GEG Opening day to be held at the Orbost GC on the 14th February.

Due to the forecast of excessive heat the Veterans event at Sale GC has be postponed to 18/1/2021

View Veterans tab for latest draw and all the results.

14 Golfers took on the South Pines GC over 72 holes in a day

In very warm conditions, and a 5.30am start the PAR TEE @ the Pines team took partin the Longest Day Golf Challenge to raise money for Cancer research.

12 1/2 hours later they could put their feet up ecstatic with their effort in raising $7956 for the day.

Well done team -a great cause.