South Pines GC hosted the GEG Mixed Foursomes Event that had been held over from 2024.

66 players entered but due to some inclement weather, 52 players made it to their tee. In an great result, two of GEG most promising juniors combined to have a scratch score of 84. Congratulation Maddison Kelly (Bairnsdale) and Cooper Rimmington (Maffra GC).

Thank you also to all those who attended with 7 GEG clubs represented on the day.

Division 3 (WEST) now has a bye included in the draw.

A new version of the draw can be found under the pennant tab.

GV has awarded the 2025 Country Week venue to the Murray Darling Golf District.

Clubs hosting will be Coomealla, Mildura, Riverside and Red Cliffs.

GV had made inquiries with clubs in the northern metro area but were unable to secure the required number of courses.

Further details will be forwarded to clubs and announced via this website and the GEG Facebook page when more details are known

GEG is looking for Expression of Interest from interested members to join the GEG Match Committee.

The main objective of the match Committee is to assist our GEG Captains in the running of District Events.

SELECTION PROCESS:

• Selection will be via expressions of interest to GEG Captains via GEG Secretary.

• Captains will review nominations & select appropriate members for the match committee

STRUCTURE:

• Is a subcommittee & is responsible to the Captains & GEG executive committee

• Committee to comprise of at least 6 and will be made up of:

o Female Captain

o Male Captain

o 2 female members

o 2 male members

• Committee will meet at least twice per year: February & August

RESPONSIBILITY:

 Assist Captains in running of District Events

 Maybe called upon to act as Tournament Sec for events occasionally

 Assist with the implementation & review of conditions of play for District events ~ if required.

 Assist with Pennant draws & results

 Assist with selection of Country Week players.

 Assist with yearly budget for events

Please email GEG Secretary Sue Horsford via golfeg22@gmail.com by COB 20th February

To be held Saturday, 8th March

Tickets are $75 per head or $540 for a table of 8. Includes a two course meal. Drinks at bar prices.

Speakers will be Australian Masters winner, Peter Lonard and long time PGA Professional, Peter Fowler.

See view details for information. Bookings can be made at the club or online via eventbrite.

2025 GEG Men’s Pennant draws, venues, rules and conditions and result sheets can be found on the GEG website under the Pennant tab

9th February 2025

The GEG AGM will be held on Sunday 9th February at the Maffra Golf Club commencing 9:30am.

Positions for the Executive Committee will be decided upon and we will be looking for nominations for:

• President
• Vice President
• Women’s Captain
• Male General Committee

Nomination forms attached under view details - Nominations to be submitted by the 2nd February

The roles are not onerous and we meet bi monthly - Please take time to consider nominating for one of these roles to ensure the continued good governance of GEG. Nomination forms will be distributed in due course.

This is an important time for GEG with the push from GA/GV to force District Amalgamations - If we show strength and commitment as a District we will be able to continue as our own entity, but it will rely on your involvement. If you wish to discuss your possible involvement, please contact any of the current GEG Committee members.

A selection criteria for Country Teams Representation has been finalised.

If you wish to be considered for future Country Teams selection, then please make yourself aware of the selection criteria

Selection Criteria can be downloaded under the About GEG, GEG Overview tab or the below link under view details

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

GEG Men will play in Plate Section (Division 2) from the 30th September to the 2nd October.

Courses played will be Clifton Springs, Curlewis and The Sands as South West District host the event.

2024 team:

Noah Patterson - Bairnsdale GC

Kody McCormick - Bairnsdale GC

Ashley Bayliss - Bairnsdale GC

Cooper Rimington - Maffra GC

Alf Jessup - Newry GC

John Simic - Sale GC

Carl Turner - Sale GC

Stuart Yeates - Lakes Entrance GC

Congratulations to all those players selected.

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