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100 Years on
“The Rock”
T
he Rock Golf Club proudly celebrated
its centenary on the weekend of 1718 May 2014. The club is situated on
a picturesque 18-hole sand green course
nestled at the foot of Rock Hill just 25kms
south of Wagga Wagga in the Riverina
District. It was formed on 24th April 1914
and formally opened its golf club in “The
Paddock” a month later by a group of
enthusiastic locals interested in developing a
golf course in their small country town.
A book titled ‘At the Foot of a Hill – The Rock
Golf Club celebrating 100 years 1914-2014’ was
created to mark the celebration and record
its history.
Chairman of the Centenary Committee
Ian Weily acknowledged the hard work
of the Centenary Committee Members
Carol Magrath, John Jarick, Penny Stewart,
Col Stewart and Lyn Blake as well as local
historian Mr Ian Vennell.
Ian stated “I would like to congratulate all
members of the golf club past and present
for their dedication and hard work in keeping
this club going for 100 years.”
He also thanked all those “who have
contributed articles and photos, etc. to
this book…This is a very big milestone
considering the club has survived through
two world wars…This centenary has given us
a great opportunity to record the history of
the club for present and future generations.”
The Tier 1 golf club currently has 43
members and 11 associate members. It
recorded 2,144 members through its doors
from 1937-2014 with numbers peaking at 58
(1956) within a year.
The club is showing no signs of slowing
down. A brand new kitchen was installed
in February. The Friday morning VET
competition has grown to become one of
the Club’s most popular events during the
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summer months. The members look forward
to attending the Vets Christmas Party and
their new kitchen will add further benefits to
help the club generate more social activities.
A group of dedicated players make up their
ROCKART Pennant team.
The Rock Golf Club has become an integral
part of the local community, hosting not
only golf events but has supported charities
and other events such as the Pony State
Championship, a Girl Guide Muster, and was the
launching pad for hot air balloon enthusiasts
for The Rock to Narromine campaign.
The next club event, The Women’s Rock
Tournament, will be held on 13th August
2014 at Tootool Road, The Rock, NSW 2655.
For more information contact
[email protected]
at www.riverinalga.com.au
UPCOMING EVENTS
KENO NSW Mixed Fourball
Championship
WHEN: 10-11 September
WHERE: Bonville Golf Resort
The 2014 KENO NSW Mixed Fourball
Championship is about to reach its
pinnacle – the State Final. The year-long
event will culminate with 40 golfing pairs
from around NSW, playing 36-holes over
two days.
There are 20 Men’s Country Districts,
and from this, the winning pair in each
Country District playoff qualify for the
State Final. This year Finalists range from
as far as Grafton and Finley.
The Metropolitan playoff encompasses
all Clubs in the Metropolitan District. The
leading 20 pairs qualify for the State Final,
taking the total number of pairs to 40.
www.golfnsw.org
Golf NSW CEO Stuart Fraser and The Rock Golf Club President Rod Martin
GOLF NSW – AUGUST CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Golf NSW Events
Start Date
Pennants / Grade
Event
9-10 Aug
Women’s NSW
Sand Greens
Tournament
23-24 Aug
Women’s
Weekend
Tournament
Venue
Barraba GC
The Vintage GC
Event
2-3 Aug
Seaside Classic
03-Aug
Twin Towns
Amateur
16-Aug
Cumberland Cup
23-24 Aug
24-Aug
30-31 Aug
30-31 Aug
Mollymook
Amateur
Kooindah Waters
Cup
W.E. Alexander
Open
Goulburn Cup
Venue
Port
Macquarie GC
Cool/Tweed
GC
Cumberland
CC
Mollymook
GC
Kooindah
Waters GC
Waratah GC
Goulburn GC
Women’s Jean Derrin / Senior Order of
Merit Events
Date
21-Aug-14
Event
Royal Canberra
Open Day
Event
Eric Apperly Shield Metropolitan
03-Aug
Rd 3
03-Aug Warren and Gibson Trophies - Rd 1
Venue
Various
Various
10-Aug Eric Apperly Shield Metropolitan Rd 4 Various
10-Aug Warren and Gibson Trophies - Rd 2 Various
17-Aug Eric Apperly Shield Metropolitan Rd 5 Various
Men’s Vardon Events
Date
Date
Venue
Royal Canberra
GC (ACT)
17-Aug Warren and Gibson Trophies - Rd 3 Various
Eric Apperly Shield Metropolitan
24-Aug
Various
Quarter Finals
24-Aug Eric Apperly Shield Country Play Offs Various
24-Aug Warren and Gibson Trophies - Rd 4 Various
Eric Apperly Shield Metropolitan
Various
31-Aug
Semi Finals
31-Aug Warren and G X