The Lady President’s Report
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Thank you to Robyn Judd, our Lady Captain and
members at Green Acres as always by President’s
Anne Marie Quinn our Lady Vice Captain for acting
Day on 28 January. We had a full field and played
as team managers and serving on the selection
nine holes followed by a beautiful lunch. A great
committee with Anne Nelson and Fiona Bunting.
day was had by all and we were ready to tackle
A big thanks to our team of caddies who faithfully
another season.
turned up rain, hail or shine. Our teams displayed
The
golfing
year
commenced
for
the
integrity and good sportsmanship at all times and
THE YEAR THAT WAS
we are very proud of their efforts.
Board Events
The Yarra Courses Interclub season is to be played
The premier event of the year was as always the
Club Championships, which were held in March,
culminating with the final on 13 March.
A large
contingent of players watched Claudia Marazita
defeat Louise Winder in the Championships.
In
B Grade Robin Carter defeated former Captain Julie
McDonald and in C Grade Pat Thomas defeated
in August this year to try to avoid the wettest months
which usually have an impact on the number of
matches able to be completed.
Hopefully the
change of date will mean that all matches can be
played.
Social Events
first time entrant Wilma Gray.
Our social events are always very well patronised.
The Captain’s Trophy was played on 29 May
a full field. Royal Melbourne took home the trophy
between former Lady Captain Julie Pilling and
former Club Director Felicity Beaumont with Julie
proving victorious in a close match between two
great friends.
For a list of other Board event winners throughout
The Green Acres Bowl was held on 21 February with
for the second year running. The Green Acres Bowl
remains extraordinarily popular due in no small part
to the many volunteers that act as spotters and help
make the day run so very smoothly. Thanks to all
who contributed again in 2014.
the year, see page 14.
The Irish Day in March is always great fun with many
Representative Golf
players getting into the spirit and dressing for the
The Golf Victoria Pennant season did not unfold
as we hoped, however 2014 was the first time any
Pennant team from Green Acres had competed
in Division 2, so we should be proud of the manner
in which the team conducted themselves against
such strong opposition. It was extremely competitive
but we did manage a win at Long Island. Next year
Green Acres will be in Division 3 and I am sure we
will be very competitive as we have learnt a lot
from this season. The Matchplay season was not as
successful as last year, even though we fielded very
strong teams every week.
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occasion.
The Ladies Guest Day was held on 29 April under
very threatening skies.
We always have a full
field and 2014 was no exception. We missed the
majority of the rain and had a wonderful lunch. We
received many compliments about the course, the
Clubhouse, the event, the staff and the lunch.
The Bridge group on Thursdays is thriving and is very
much enjoyed by those who participate.