The Victorian Country Regions golf championships was played at the Bendigo & Neanger Park Golf Clubs on the 6th & 7th August.

Competing under a new format East, West & South Gippsland combined to form a Super Gippsland team. We congratulate Bairnsdale GC member Maddison Kelly for competing in this event. Maddy finished 16th overall in the girls individual section (10th Nett).

was a great experience for Maddi to play in a two day event on different courses to what she is accustomed to and this will help her improve as she continues her golfing journey. Well done Maddi.

ddi is a part of the Bairnsdale GC Girls squad - further information is available here https://www.golf.org.au/next-generation-set-to-soar-at-bairnsdale

One of the most anticipated tournaments of the year must be the Tambo Valley Spring Tournament in October

The Committee has confirmed that the Tournament will go ahead this year from Wednesday 12th to Sunday 16th October.

Full details will be posted after the 18th September so be on the lookout for entry forms after that date. Fields fill very quickly for this tournament so mark your diaries.

Today marked the final round of GEG Ladies Pennant Season for 2022 with the Finalists decided.

In Division 1, Lakes Entrance who remained undefeated for the season will take on the Bairnsdale # 1 team

Division 2 should be a very tight affair with Heyfield V Bairnsdale. Only two games separated these teams.

Division 3 has the undefeated Sale team take on Kings Cove #1 - These were the two standout teams for Div 3 and the final promises to go down to the wire.

FINALS WILL BE PLAYED AT SALE GOLF CLUB ON MONDAY 6TH JUNE COMMENCING 9:30AM

What a fantastic day of Pennant finals played at the Sale GC today. With every match decided 3/2 the results could have gone either way. Bairnsdale GC were victorious in Division 1 defending their title when they defeated Maffra. 4 games went to the 18th hole and the result was decided on the 22nd hole when Jack Young defeated Mugsy. An epic battle. South Pines will be promoted to Division 1 next year when they defeated Bairnsdale. It will be the first time the Pines will be in Division 1 and a great result for the club. South Pines took the double when their Div 3 team also defeated a team from Bairnsdale in the Div 3 EAST competition. It has been sometime since South Pines has won a pennant final so to win two today is a big result for the club In Div 3 WEST the Maffra #2 team defeated Toongabbie. A great result for the #2 team but also for Toongabbie to make the final. Well done to all teams who competed throughout the season and for those who competed today. A huge thank you also to Sale GC for making their course available for the day.

See the pennant tab for photos

Regional Primary School Final was held today at the Bairnsdale GC after pre qualifying rounds had been held at Orbost, Lakes Entrance and Maffra 10 boys and 4 girls teed it up and 4 boys and 1 girl qualified to attend the State Final @ Kooringal GC on 30th November. Schools represented were Orbost, Paynesville, Lucknow, Lindenow, Maffra & Toorloo Arm Primary Schools.

Scores:

Girls

1st place: Maddison Kelly (Paynesville) 48

2nd place: Kayley Robinson (Orbost) 63

3rd Matilda Stewart (Lindenow) 77

Boys

1st place: Tyler Elliott (Lucknow) 42

2nd place: Cooper Rimmington (Maffra) 46

3rd place: Lachlan McGrath (Paynesville) 47

4th place: Darcy Johnson (Lucknow) 53 on a count back from Mason Irish

Congratulations to all those who participated through the qualifying rounds to the local final. Also to the parents, grandparents and friends who supported each and every player.

2022 Pennant finals will be played at Sale GC on Sunday 29th May.

Div 1 - Bairnsdale V Maffra

Div 2 South Pines V Bairnsdale

Div 3 EAST - South Pines V Bairnsdale # 1

Div 3 WEST - Maffra #2 V Toongabbie

Hitoff times will be posted when determined.

| 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.