GOLF VICTORIA PROPOSED DISTRICT AMALGAMATIONS NOT TO PROCEED IN CURRENT FORMAT:

Recently GV forwarded a proposal that would have seen 15 country districts amalgamate into 6. Under the plan, East, West & South Gippsland was to merge to become one ‘Gippsland District’

GEG Executive had many concerns over the proposal, not least the lack of consultation and the lack of time that was given for us to canvas all GEG Clubs for their view prior to this being determined at the GV AGM on the 11th November.

All GEG clubs were spoken to by a member of the GEG Executive and information forwarded to clubs so that they could make an informed decision on the future of our District. All 16 clubs responded that GEG was to reject the merger proposal.

As you could imagine, the majority of other Country Districts were also disturbed by the lack of consultation and the impact this would have of their Districts and Country Golf in particular.

A meeting of Country Districts was held and an amended resolution was put forwarded from GV. The unanimous decision from the Country Districts was to reject the new resolution as it did not allay the concerns held. A motion was then put forward by Golf Central (Bendigo):

"That Golf Victoria, in consultation with impacted parties, conduct a review and investigation into the current Victorian Golf League and District boundaries, structures and club alignments, and if such a review proposes changes agreeable to the parties that subsequent amendments to the Golf Victoria Constitution and other necessary actions to enable the changes be undertaken".

This new motion was accepted by the majority of the Country Districts and subsequently presented to the GV Board.

Today we were advised that this new motion was accepted by the GV Board and as such there will be no vote at the coming GV AGM

The GEG Executive are aware that some Country Districts are struggling and we accept that a review could achieve benefits across the board. We now hope that with proper consultation with all 15 Country Districts and Golf Victoria, a resolution can be achieved that will satisfy and benefit all parties.

2024 Women’s Country Week Team has been announced.

Playing in Division 2, our team will play at Clifton Springs, Curlewis and The Sands Golf Clubs, from the 30th September to the 2nd October.

Congratulations to

Joanne Ballinger Sale GC

Robyn Walker Newry GC

Sue Wood Bairnsdale GC

Christine Fisher Bairnsdale GC

Nadine Martin Bairnsdale GC

Fiona Grey Bairnsdale GC

Lucy Haussegger South Pines GC

Tania Holmes South Pines GC

Celia Wallace South Pines GC

Orbost GC was the host of the 2024 Golf East Gippsland Men’s Championship on Sunday, 1st September. Huge thank you to Orbost for hosting the event. Despite the very gusty conditions, the day was a great success, with Dale Reynolds (Maffra GC) defeating Blake Robinson (Orbost GC) after a playoff hole was required.

Results:

GEG Champion: Dale Reynolds (Maffra GC) 115

A grade Runner Up: Blake Robinson (Orbost GC) 115

A grade 18 nett: Alf Jessup (Newry GC) 74

A grade 9 nett: Luke Endley (Orbost GC) 37 c/b

B grade Champion: Steve Robinson (Orbost GC) 123

B grade Runner Up: Merv Lowing (Orbost GC) 133

B grade 18 nett Jacob Farley (Orbost GC) 75

B grade 9 nett: Peter Nicholas (Orbost GC) 35.5

Overall 27 nett: Steve Robinson (Orbost GC) 105 nett (Fred Morecroft Trophy)

Seniors 27 gross: Alf Jessup (Newry GC) 120

Junior Champion: Blake Robinson (Orbost GC) 115 - H.H. Fox Trophy

NTP’s - 2nd: Peter Nicholas, 8th Steve Robinson, 10th Barry Brand, 12th Alf Jessup