| PGA Professionals and Community Instructors play a key role in the delivery of the MyGolf Sporting Schools program.

Sporting Schools is a $280 million Australian Government initiative designed to help schools to increase children’s participation in sport, and to connect them with community sporting opportunities.

Any school can register and apply so there is sure to be a local school in your area that could be looking to run a Sporting Schools program, so now is your chance to make sure it is MyGolf.

Sporting Schools funding applications for open Term 3 Monday 23 May, and will be open for two weeks until Friday, 3 June!

Now is the time to get in touch with your local schools, encourage them to apply and let them know you are keen to deliver their MyGolf Sporting Schools program.

Coaches receive payment (approx. $90 - $120 per session) for their time but most importantly can create a pathway for children to transition into your local MyGolf Club program.

Schools will be able to apply for Sporting Schools funding as of Monday, 23 May.

If you are interested in potentially delivering a MyGolf Sporting Schools program, it is recommended that you get into contact with your local school to see if they would be interested in applying for the funding and then having you deliver their program, or contacting your State/Territory Sporting Schools coordinator (below) to become part of the coaching network.

Please note: To be eligible to deliver a Sporting Schools program, you must be a qualified PGA Professional OR hold a current Community Instructor Accreditation. You must also be able to provide and maintain a valid State/Territory Working with Children Clearance.

Please check the Pennant tab for draws, venues and results sheets.

There has been some amendments on both the Men’s & Ladies draws.

Please also email your results through to eastgippslandgolf.com.au so that the web page can be updated as soon as possible for the information of all

David Pollard is the new GEG men’s Captain.

David is a member of the Bairnsdale GC and is a single figure golfer, and brings a wealth of experience to the position.

The 2022 Pennant Venues & draws has been compiled and is available under the Pennant tab.

Tambo Valley GC have made the difficult decision to cancel their March tournament.

The Committee feels that due to the camping at the club, together with the 2 communal ablutions, they would be placing not only golfers, but other members of the community at an unnecessary risk in these times of Covid.

It is not a decision that was taken lightly and hope people will understand why such decision was made

Today was the launch of Australian Golf Foundation Junior Girls Scholarship Program held today the the Bairnsdale GC. Under the tutelage of PGA professional, Matt Portelli, and assisted by Johanna Wyllie, 5 junior girls have been accepted into the 2022 program that will consist of 24 sessions over the year. Congratulations to the girls selected, we look forward to following your progress.

Golf East Gippsland pass on their sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Robin Rogerson.

Robin was a very active golfer in East Gippsland attending many tournaments and events and also representing her beloved Buchan Golf Club. Robin was also a member of the Lakes Entrance Golf Club and was a friend to many golfers in the district.

Known as the ‘Gippsland Swing’ a number of Pro Ams will be played locally in January 2022.

Events will be posted under coming events page

Schedule:

25th January - Maffra GC

26th January- Yaram GC

27-28th January - Traralgon GC

29th January - Bairnsdale GC.

Entries can also be made by clicking on the link under view details

Great news

Competition golf is now allowed in Regional Victoria.

Please check with your club for any specific requirements regarding Covid compliance.

In a very frustrating year for event organisers, the Golf East Gippsland Championships have been rescheduled to be played on the 26th September, 2021, at the South Pines Golf Club.

See the coming events tab for the entry details.

If you have previously entered and CANNOT make the new date, can you please advise the club ASAP. For those wishing to enter, details and entry form can be found under the coming events tab - payment to be made ‘on the day’.

With the cancellation of Country Week, this is a great opportunity to mix and play with some of the best golfers in the district

Great to have golf back again for regional areas.

If you a wanting to get in some competitive golf there are two great events coming at the end of the month.

South Pines GC have their Annual Tournament, commencing Thursday August 26th thru to Sunday August 29th.

Meanwhile, Loch Sport GC is hosting the State Sand Green Championships on August 28th & 29th.

Let’s support fellow Golf East Gippsland clubs

SEE THE EVENTS TAB FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND ENTRY FORMS.

After 5 rounds of Pennant, the finalists have been decided.

Lakes Entrance will play Maffra #1 in the Division One final - this game will be a repeat of today’s game that was held at the South Pines GC where Lakes Entrance won 3-2. With the final to be played on Maffra’s home track, the final promises to be a beauty.

Division 2 will be contested by Maffra & Sale. - In their Round 4 meeting at Newry, Maffra defeated Sale 3-2 and on their home track for the final will be hard to beat.

Division 3 will be between Sale & Bairnsdale after third placed Maffra lost to the bottom team Yarram, putting them out of final contention. This is another contest that will be close, with Sale winning their previous encounter 3-2.

Division 4 will be contested between the the Lakes Entrance teams - In their contest during the season, #1 team defeated #2 5 nil but anything can happen in handicap matchplay. Either way, they will be celebrating in Lakes Entrance.

Good luck to all the teams.

After a very hotly contested pennant season the finalists will line up at the Orbost Golf Club on the 23rd May to determine this years Champions.

Division 1 Bairnsdale V Tambo Valley

Division 2 Bairnsdale V Lakes Entranace

Division 3 West Maffra 1 V Sale

Division 3 East Lakes Entrance V Orbost

Check under the Pennant tab for all results and ladders