LEGC is holding a qualifying round for the Victorian 4BBB Championship.

Qualifying round will be held in conjunction with the first day of the LEGC Spring Tournament, Wednesday, 16th October.

If you wish to enter the 4BBB Championship, please register by contacting Lakes Entrance Golf Club on (03) 5155 2832

See the link to access details on the GolfVic 4BBB Qualifier, conditions of entry, cost and finals venues

Are you wanting to get into Golf?🙋‍♀️

South Pines GC is offering a free golf clinic for women/girls that is suitable for beginners, new players or previous golfers that wish to reconnect with the game.

A 6 week instructional series will commence on Sunday 13th October from 1pm. Clinics are two hours in duration. Clubs can will be supplied, but if you have your own, please bring them. All other equipment is supplied 🤩 You must registered your interest with Wayne Thomas, who is a well renowned PGA instructor. There are limited spaces and preference will be given to those who can commit to the full 6 week program.

WAIT THERE’S MORE:

Not only is there the 6 week program, attendees will be afforded the opportunity to practice their new skills with FREE access to the South Pines Golf Club over the summer period. 😍 You can play to your hearts content while enjoying all golf has to offer.🏌️‍♀️

NOW THE STEAK KNIVES:

Not only do you get the 6 week clinic & free golf over summer you also get: 4 more clinics commencing 9th February just to polish up on that game. So register your interest now and let’s see you on the course.

SEE VIEW DETAILS TAB FOR INFORMATION AND CONTACT DETAILS

57th National Left Handed Golf Championships will be held on the Bellarine Peninsula from the 10th -15th November.

The event is held over 72 holes and will be played on the Lonsdale Links and Queenscliffe Golf Clubs.

Open to both Men and Women there are a number of events including the National Championship.

Travelling with a Righty? The event has a dedicated Right handed section for those who persist on standing on the wrong side of the ball

Full cost is only $380 that includes 4 rounds of golf, welcome function, presentation dinner and registration pack

See download for entry form and information about the event

Further information can be obtained by contacting Brian Lynch on 0419 110 794 or brian.lynch@bigpond.com

The Australian Tax Department requires not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, including sports clubs, to regularly self-review their tax status to ensure compliance with taxation laws and maintain their tax concessions.

What’s Required

On 11 May 2021, the Australian Government announced changes to the administration of NFP entities that self-assess as income tax exempt. This was announced as part of the 2021–22 Federal Budget. The changes require non-charitable NFPs with an active Australian business number (ABN) to lodge an annual NFP self-review return to self-assess their eligibility for income tax exemption.

The annual reporting requirement came into effect from 1 July 2023 and is designed to enhance transparency and integrity in the system, by ensuring only eligible NFPs access income tax exemption.

Further details available: https://www.golf.org.au/not-for-profit-self-review

It has come to notice that some clubs are receiving Land Tax Invoices from the State Government. Not for profit, sporting clubs, are exempt from Land Tax. Should your club receive a Land Tax Invoice, where it has previously not, it is recommended you contact your club Accountant to query the invoice.

Finals were played at the Lakes Entrance Golf Club on a beautiful autumn day.

2024 Division 1 - Sale defeated Bairnsdale 3/2

Division 2 - Orbost defeated Sale 3/2 - Orbost to be promoted to Div 1 in 2025.

Division 3 EAST - Lakes Entrance defeated South Pines 4/1

Division 3 WEST - Yarram defeated Maffra 3/2 with the deciding match going to the 21st hole.

GEG is offering grants up to $2,000 to increase participation of juniors or women at clubs.

The program is to attract new golfers or encourage previous golfers to return to the sport.

Applications to be received by the 4th June, 2024. Criteria is under the view details tab.

2024 Pennant draw has been released.

There are 5 teams in Div 1 with Bairnsdale being promoted from Div 2 and South Pines relegated.

Div 2 has 6 teams

Div 3 West has 5 teams

Div 3 East has 6 teams.

Any changes to teams must by conveyed immediately to GEG Men’s Captain, Neill Tacey.

ALL RESULTS TO BE FORWARDED TO NEILL TACEY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AT THE END OF THE DAYS COMPETITION SO RESULTS CAN BE PUBLISHED

See Pennant tab for draw, venues, rules and result sheets.

GEG has allocated grants up to the value of $2,000 for clubs to promote and conduct junior clinics.

The GEG Executive realises the importance of junior involvement at club level to ensure the continued growth of golf within the region.

Clubs are invited to submit an application to the GEG Executive, via the Secretary outlining your proposal, costings and expected outcomes for consideration.

Congratulations to South Pines golfer, Maureen Sampson who scored her first ever hole in one during the Women’s Veteran’s event held at Newry GC, on the picturesque 6th hole.

Maffra GC hosted 100 players post GEG AGM on a rather warm day vieing to become GEG 4bbb Champions.

Scores were good with Sale pairing Tracey Potter & Di Grimble victorious with 46pts

Mixed winners Heyfield’s Gavan Lack & Kaye Stevens 45pts

Men’s winners David Pollard - Bairnsdale & Greg Meldrum - Maffra 45pts.

NTP: 2nd: Andrew Cashman Robyn Walker

7th: Grant Murray Robyn Walker

12th: Bill Sage Robyn Walker 16th: Rohan Dare Robyn Walker

Many thanks to all who made the day such a success & to all who assisted on the day

2023 Championship was played at the South Pines GC on Sunday 17th December with the course in superb condition..

33 teams representing 13 clubs competed in the event with the largest turnout for some time. Thank you to everyone who participated in the event.

2023 Mixed Foursomes Champions were Rohan Dare (Bairnsdale GC) & Lucy Haussegger (South Pines GC) with a score of 80 gross. Runners up were the Newry combination of Carmel Cameron & Alf Jessup.

A Grade Nett, Hayley & Trevor Cotton - 66 nett

B grade Gross, Daryl Kable & Diane Gray - 98

B Grade Nett, Gavan Lack & Kaye Stephens - 73.5 nett

Thank you to all who attended and to South Pines for the use of their course.