Women's Golf NSW Annual Report 2010 - Final

1905 NSW players, including Mrs Braithwaite (front left) and Miss Trevor-Jones (front right), NSW Champion in 1903 & 1904, and Australian Ladies Champion in 1904.

end of an era...beginning of a new

107 years of women’s golf

1903 - 2010

Patron

Life Members Miss Una Miss Ka t onora iss LeY MBE CLIFT MBE ARMSTROhNleen M M Miss Cissie ES WRA0-1970 1957-1960 1960-1976 G (TRrs Barbara )S 195 TREVOR JON 1977 TREET -1998 1928-1949

Past Presidents

Mrs Anne MM (GE) Fairfax 04/08/1903-1903

Mrs RD (Patricia) BRIDGES OBE

1985-Current

Lady Mabel Halse Rogers (Trevor Jones) 1904

Centre Mrs Langer Owen 1905-1911

Miss Una Clift MBE 1912-1914

Miss Una Clift MBE 1915-1956

Miss Leonora Wray MBE 1957-1965

Mrs Barbara (TR) Street 1966-1973

Mrs Gwen (RJ) Bevan 1986-1988

Mrs Helen Lowe 2001-2003

Mrs Faye Heywood 1989-1991

Mrs Carol Humphreys 2004-2006

Mrs Margret Drury 1992-1994

Mrs Anne Lenagan 2007-2008

rgeryAM Mrs Ma 2004-C

IA M O McWILL urrent

Mrs Ruby (RC) Lethbridge 1914

Mrs CH Locke (GI) 1974-1977

Mrs Barbara Uttley 1995-1997

Patron 2003-2010 Her Execellency the Governor of NSW Prof. Marie Bashir, AC

Mrs Nonie (RV) Pennefather 1914

Left Miss Kate Egan 1915

Miss Beryl E. (Beb) Johnson BEM 1978-1981

Mrs RD (Patricia) Bridges OBE 1982-1985

Mrs Sue Ross 1998-2000

Mrs Katrina Brown 2008-2009

Mrs Sue Fabian 2009-2010

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WGNSW Background Ladies Golf Union - 1903

Women’s golf in NSW began on 29th June 1903 at a meeting with representatives from five clubs: Mrs Taylor Young and Miss Johnson (Royal Sydney), Miss M Trevor Jones and Miss Cowley (Marrickville, later Bonnie Doon), Mrs Braddon and Miss Egan (Lindfield Golf and Recreation Club, later renamed as Killara to prevent people getting out of the train at Lindfield), Mrs Lethbridge and Miss Despord (Hunter’s Hill, 1900-1932), and Mrs Logan and Mrs Monday (Dobroyde, 1899-1920). At this meeting the suggested Constitution of the Ladies Golf Union of NSW (LGU) was read and amendments were made at subsequent meetings.

Styles over the century

The instigators of this initial meeting were the ladies of the Marrickville Golf Club who, by way of a letter to the ladies of the Royal Sydney Golf Club, suggested that a Ladies Golf Union be formed in New South Wales. At the time, Royal Sydney had the largest membership of any golf club, and because of this Marrickville suggested that they should take the matter in hand. It is believed likely that the Marrickville ladies were aware that in 1902 the NSW Suburban and Country Golf Association had been formed by male golfers of a number of golf clubs to represent the interests of golfers in the State who belonged to the increasing number of golf clubs. One of the leaders in that move was EW Brooke, Treasurer of Marrickville Golf Club; and it is believed that it was his advice and counselling to the golfing sisters, Misses Mabel (later Lady Halse Rogers) and Cissie Trevor Jones, that resulted in Marrickville’s letter being sent to Royal Sydney.

At the June 1903 meeting, the proposal that a Ladies’ Golf Union be formed was unanimously adopted by the representatives from the five clubs. At a subsequent meeting held on 4th August 1903 in the ABC Tearooms, Sydney, the following were elected to office: President, Mrs GE Fairfax (Royal Sydney); Secretary, Miss M Trevor Jones (Marrickville); Treasurer, Mrs C Lethbridge (Hunter’s Hill); Council Members, Mrs (Lady) Braddon, Miss Egan, Miss Cowley, Miss Salter, Mrs Logan and Mrs Wood. Affiliation fees were set at one guinea for metropolitan and suburban clubs, and half a guinea for country clubs.

Soon after its formation, Bathurst & Richmond joined in 1904, followed by The Australian, Bowral & Kiama (1905), Concord, Cooma, Goulburn & Moss Vale (1906), Manly (1907), Camden, Beecroft, Dubbo, Grafton, Armidale, Orange & Maitland (1908), Bombala & Drummoyne (1909) and Newcastle (1910). Some of these clubs left the LGU and re-affiliated at a later date.

Associations

WGNSW has five metropolitan zones: Northern, Northern Peninsula, Central Southern, Western; and the latest in Nepean as a result of the splitting of Women’s Golf Nepean Illawarra (formed in 1934) into two zones.

Women’s Golf Illawarra became a stand-alone District in 2008 and Nepean became part of the metropolitan area in 2009. There are 13 country associations as listed below: (*Note: see respective District Reports) Western District Ladies Golf Association Inc. Central Southern Golf Association Blue Mountains District Ladies Golf Association Newcastle Hunter District Ladies Golf Assoc. Inc. Far South Coast & Tablelands Golf Assoc. Inc. New England District Golf Association Riverina Ladies Golf Association North & North West District Ladies Golf Assoc. Inc. Women’s Golf Central North Coast Women’s Golf Northern Rivers Women’s Golf Illawarra (formerly with Nepean Illawarra in 1934) South West Ladies Golf Association Central Coast Women’s Golf Association (Previously known as Brisbane Waters Ladies Golf Association)

Formed 1927 Formed 1928 Formed 1929 Formed 1930 Formed 1931 Formed 1931 Formed 1931 Formed 1932 Formed 1932 Formed 1932 Formed 2008 Formed 1935 Formed 1980

“I wear a mini-skirt when playing golf because it’s the fashion,” said Jan, the exceedingly pretty girl from Balmain. “But I don’t wear one as short as when I’m going out. My golf skirts are two inches longer.” ... the daring Jan Stephenson.

Current affiliates include over 32,000 members from 362 clubs. (*Note: See Membership Breakdown.)

Presidents from New South Wales

The ALGU, Australian Ladies Golf Union, was not formed until September 1921. The ALGU became Women’s Golf Australia in 1998 and in 2006 amalgamated with the Australian Golf Union (AGU) to become Golf Australia (GA).

Five ALGU Presidents have come from NSW: Miss U Clift, Miss L Wray, Mrs TR Street, Mrs CH Locke and Mrs RD Bridges (who held the office three times). Following amalgamation with AGU, Mrs Anne Lenagan was Nikki Garret by Anthony Powter appointed Chairperson of Golf Australia when the new Board took up office on 1st February 2008 signalling the st end of its interim board on 31 January. Mrs Lenagan still serves as Chairperson of Golf Australia to date [October 2010].

In 1981, Mrs RD Bridges was awarded the OBE for her “Service to the Sport of Golf and the Community.” She later had the distinction of becoming the ONLY Australian man or woman to hold an Executive position on an International Golf Committee during her tenure of office as Chairperson of the Women’s Division for the World Amateur Golf Council from 1994 to 2000.

Women’s Golf New South Wales

Since the formation of the LGU, when the first Constitution was ratified in 1903, there have been changes to the Constitution in 1924, 1929, 1959, 1972, 1998 when the New South Wales Ladies Golf Union was changed to Women’s Golf New South Wales, and in 2004 and 2009 in preparation for the amalgamation with NSWGA. WGNSW (LGU) cements its place in Australian golf history in its 107 years as one of the oldest golfing bodies in the nation.

First State Amateur Championship

The very first NSW Amateur Championship for ladies was a 54-hole stroke event. The entrance fee was 3 shillings. The championship was held at The Australian over three days in September 1903 and was won by Miss Mabel Trevor Jones with a score of 312. She won it again in 1904.

Since then the NSW Amateur Championship has been won by incredible golfers following in Miss Trevor Jones’ footsteps, with many of these players winning the Australian Amateur title. Pat Borthwick, with her six wins, retains the title of winning the most Amateur Championships.

She won in 1948, 1949, 1951, 1952, 1953 and 1958. (*Note: See List of NSW Amateur Champions).

Source: WGNSW Archives and 100 Years of Women Drivers - A Brief History of Women’s Golf in NSW

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 3 4 4-5 6-7 8 9 10-11 12 13-14 15 16-17 18-19 20 21 22 23 24-42

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1905 NSW Players Patron, Life Members & Presidents WGNSW Background Table of Contents The Council The Board Committees & Representatives Staff, Consultants & Acronyms President’s Report WGNSW Organisation Flow Chart General Manager’s Report Course Rating & Handicapping Report Match, Rules & Amateur Status Report Junior Committee Report NSWIS Golf Program Report NSW State Seniors Coach’s Report Archives Committee Report Golfers Club NSW/ACT Report District Reports 24-37 COUNTRY DISTRICTS 24 BMDLGA 25 CCWGA 26 WGCNC 27 CSGA 28 FSC&TGA 29 WGI 30 NHDLGA 31 NEDGA 32 N&NWDLGA 33 WGNR 34 RLGA 35 SWLGA 36-37 WDLGA 38-42 METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS 38 Central South 39 Northern 40 Northern Peninsula 41 West 42 WGNepean WGNSW Members 2009-2010 WGBSW Trophies Summary of Events 47 NSW Amateur Champions 48 International Championships

National Championships 49 NSW Women’s Open Winners 50 NSW Championships

Special Events 51 NSW State Teams 52-53 Other Events 53 District Pennant Div 1 Winners 54 Metropolitan Grade Winners Hole-In-One Achievers Laurel Wreath Recipients 2009-2010 50-Years of Service Recognition Cups & Records - LGU/WGNSW Finance Report 2009 - 2010 WGNSW Historical Timeline Sponsors and Supporters

The Council

The Council is comprised of President, Board of Directors, District Delegates, Junior Chair and Life Members.

“Women’s Golf NSW aims to promote, encourage and foster participation by women of all ages in the sport and maintain a high profile for women’s golf throughout NSW through the development of the State’s amateur golfers.”

COUNTRY DISTRICT DELEGATES...Susan Brooks (BMDLGA), Ellen Rae (CCWGA), Verelle Miller (WGCNC), Janet Bracken (CSGA), Colleen Bennett (FSC&TGA), Lynne Townsend (WGI), Deanne Deitz and Margaret O’Donnell (NHDLGA), Janet Frater (NEDGA), Di Boulton (N&NWDLGA), Joy Slater (WGNR), Aileen Whiticker (RLGA), Julie Jenkins (SWLGA), Marcia Box & Robyn Newey (WDLGA).

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT DELEGATES...Jill Roach, Val Bronson, Diana Lindsay (Central South); Margaret Koeninger, Julie Jones, Jeannie Henry (Northern); Olwyn Johnstone, Lynne Robson, Jann Pearson (Northern Peninsula), Elsa Hocking, Jane Searle, Margaret Ashton (Western) and Yvonne Day, Judy Harris, Jo-Ellen Thorpe (Nepean).

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The Board Sue Fabian - President Sue is a member of the National Championship Committee and the National Course Rating and Handicapping Committee, and she represented WGNSW on the National Council. She served on the Women’s Golf NSW Council as a Western Metropolitan Zone Councillor for three years from 1997, WGNSW Director for six years and fulfilled roles as Chair of the Match Committee and member of the Amalgamation Committee. Sue is a member of Pennant Hills Golf Club, where she has served as Honorary Secretary from 1997-1999 and President from 2000-2003. She was the Chairman of the Board of a large Independent School for ten years and Director of the NSW Association of Independent Schools for four years.

Paula McAnally - Chair of Finance Paula brings more than 20 years experience as a bookkeeper in the Dubbo and regional areas.

She began playing golf in 1995 and has been involved at the Trangie Golf Club as a Committee Member and Captain. Paula has been heavily involved at District level since 1997. She is currently Vice President of the WDLGA and serves on the WDLGA Match Committee. She was Publicity Officer and Treasurer for five years. Paula served as the Chairperson of the Finance Committee and a Member of the NSW Golf Foundation.

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Annette Baggie - Director A member of the Killara Golf Club for 41 years, Annette has represented the Club in interclub competition in Bronze, Silver and Grade Teams. She has had roles as the Convenor of Interclub competition, the General Committee Handicap Manager and Captain. She has been a Council member since 2000, representing Northern Metropolitan and has served on WGNSW Committees for Course Rating and the Women’s Golf Club (now known as the Golfers Club NSW/ACT). She was appointed to the Match Committee in 2006-2007; having assisted at tournaments for the Match Committee 2000-2006 and completing Club Rules Accreditation in 2006. With a Bachelor of Economics followed by accounting studies, her experience includes work in both the finance and travel industries. Annette was a member for ten years on the Board of Kidsafe NSW, originally the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia. She recently completed the Course Rating Seminar and will be involved in the rating of golf courses for the next two years.

Sandra Gillies - Chair of Match, Rules & Amateur Status Sandra has been a member of Long Reef Golf Club for 30 years. During that time she has served on the Club’s Women’s Committee as Secretary, Captain and President. During her time as Captain she was also Convenor of the Zone Interclub competition for three years. She was the first woman elected to the Board of Long Reef where she served as Club Vice Captain and Director. Sandra was also part of the Junior Committee at Long Reef for 5 years. A former WGNSW Councillor representing the Northern Peninsula she served on the Match and Junior Committees. She was elected as a Director in 2007 and as Chair of Match for 2010. She has also been a Referee at State and Australian Championships and holds a Level 1 Coaching Certificate and Clubs Rules Accreditation.

Jean Moran - Director Jean was a member of Oatlands Golf Club for thirteen years, Vice Captain for two years, Lady Captain for three years, and member of the Match and Greens Committees. She has been a member of Toukley Golf Club since 2005 and was the Lady Captain for three years. She is currently the Treasurer on their Ladies Committee. Jean is also the Captain (local District) of the CCWGA District Committee. She served on the District Match Committee since 2007 in addition to the WGNSW Match Committee since 2006. Jean is a State Accredited Rules Official and a member of the Golf Australia Rules Team officiating at a number of state and national events as well as teaching on weekend seminars.

Lynne Ritchie - Chair of Course Rating & Handicapping Lynne has played a part in the golf administration from grass roots level to National level. She was elected to WGNSW Council in 2002 and is currently the Chair of the Course Rating and Handicap Committee as well as a Representative of NSW on the Golf Australia Course Rating and Handicap Committee. A Member of Lithgow Golf Club for 35 years, Lynne was Club Secretary for eight years and continues to be a Board Member. She has served as part of the Ladies Committee for 32 years holding positions of President, Secretary, Captain and Handicap Manager. At District level, Lynne is in her 13th year as Secretary of the BMDLGA and has been a Member of the Committee for 22 years.

Susan Wilson - Deputy Chair of Match Rules & Amateur Status Susan has been playing golf for over 45 years and is a member of Merewether, Newcastle and NSW Golf Clubs. She has participated in Metropolitan Grade, District Pennants, State, Interstate, Australian and overseas events. Her part in golf administration commenced in 1999 with the Newcastle and Hunter Ladies Golf Association where she held the positions of Junior Promotion Officer, Vice President and District Councillor until 2007 when she was elected to the Board of WGNSW. At Club level, Susan has held the position of Vice Captain and Captain of Newcastle Golf Club for six years, and was appointed in 2002 as non-playing Captain (Manager) of the NSW Open State Team. She is the Deputy Chair of the WGNSW Match Committee having served on this committee since 2006 and has State Rules Accreditation.

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Jeannie Walker (Chair) and Joanne Wilson

Course Rating and Handicapping

Lynne Ritchie (Chair), Olwyn Johnstone (State Handicapper), Margaret Koeninger, Sue Brooks, Yvonne Day + District Handicappers

Elite Development

Jan Heys, Peter Van Wegen, Glenn Whittle, Dennise Hutton and Nicky Bethwaite

Finance Committee

Paula McAnally (Chair), Sue Fabian, Nicky Bethwaite with Denise Rogers

Golf NSW Steering Committee

Stuart Cox (Co-Chair), Sue Fabian (Co-Chair), Jean Moran, Alan Harrison with Nicky Bethwaite and Greg Mills

Juniors (Combined Committee with WGNSW, NSWGA & JNGJF)

Peter Van Wegen (Chair)(JNJGF), Jan Heys (WGNSW), Khan Pullen (JNJGF), Bruce Nairn (NSWGA), Nick Evans (JNJGF), Emily Miller (WGNSW), Graeme Phillipson (NSWGA) and Robert Scott (NSWGA)

Junior Promotions Officers

Barbara Beveridge, Dianne Chellew, Jenny Fisher, Pauline Jeffrey, Julie Jones, Ruth Lucas, Karen Marshall, Gillian Mowat, Sharon Nott, Margaret Playford and Kay Wallace

Match, Rules & Amateur Status

Sandra Gillies (Chair), Susan Wilson (Deputy), Jean Moran, Margaret Ashton, Annette Baggie, Judy Haddrick, Elsa Hocking, Olwyn Johnstone, Julie Jones, Jann Pearson and Lynne Robson + Tournament Panel...Di Boulton, Marcia Box, Janet Bracken, Sue Brooks, Jan Butterell, Yvonne Day, Deanne Deitz, Jan Frater, Jeannie Henry, Jan Heys, Margaret Koeninger, Di Lindsay, Joan O’Connell, Ellen Rae, Lynne Ritchie, Jill Roach, Jane Searle and Liz Smyth

NSW Golf Foundation

Richard Hattersley (Chair), Katrina Brown (Deputy), Jane Buckley, Chris Allen, Jim Glenday and Sue Fabian

Representatives

Australian Golf Heritage Society Golf Australia Championship Committee Golf Australia Council Golf Australia Course Rating & Handicapping GA Insurance, Elite, Social, Women’s Committees Golf Australia Junior Advisory Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation Board NSW Institute of Sport Senior Advisory Group Veterans Representative

Committees & Representatives

Archivists

Nicky Bethwaite Sue Fabian Sue Fabian Lynne Ritchie Nicky Bethwaite Peter Van Wegen Sandra Gillies Nicky Bethwaite Sandra Gillies Sue Wilson

Honorary Members

Marjorie Askew, Leonie Busch, Frances Crampton AM, Margaret Drury, Meg Felan, Betty Ferguson, Lilith Gollan, Fay Heywood, Val Hudson, Carol Humphries, Lois Lillyman, Helen Lowe, Helen Mayman, Mim McCutcheon, Laurie McFadden, Didy McLaurin, Joan O’Connell, Sue Ross, Mollie Sutherland, Barbara Uttley, Jeannie Walker and Carol Williams.

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New Honorary Members

Life Member Margery McWilliam OAM presented Honorary Membership pins to former WGNSW CEO Frances Crampton AM and Honorary Archivist Jeannie Walker at the 2009 AGM. Margery McWilliam OAM and outgoing CEO Frances Crampton

Jeannie Walker and Margery McWilliam OAM

The Staff & Consultants

Nicky Bethwaite General Manager

Denise Rogers Finance Manager

Emily Miller Golf Programs Manager

Samantha Malkoun Admin Assistant (from Sept ‘09)

Adam Power (to Nov ‘09) Membership, CR/Handicap

Liz Watson (to Sept ‘09) Temp Admin Assistant

Terri Rogers Temp Admin Assistant

Donella Freeman Communications Consultant

Mitsie Kent Projects & GCNSW Mgr

Dennise Hutton Open State Coach

Glenn Whittle NSWIS Head Coach

Peter Van Wegen Junior State Coach

Staff

Nicky Bethwaite (General Manager), Denise Rogers (Finance Manager), Emily Miller (Golf Programs Manager), Samantha Malkoun (Administration Assistant); Adam Power (Membership, CR/Handicapping Coordinator until November 2009), Temporary Administration Assistants Liz Watson and Terri Rogers, Glenn Whittle (NSWIS Head Coach), Frances Crampton AM (CEO until July 2009 pictured facing page receiving Hon. Membership).

Auditors

Consultants & Contractors

Donella Freeman (Communications Consultant), CBC Partners (Auditor), Dennise Hutton (Open State Coach), Mitsie Kent (Projects & GCNSW/ACT Membership Manager), Performance Enhancement Systems (IT Consultant), Pigott Stinson (Solicitors), Tony Stevis (Cleaning & Security) and Peter Van Wegen (Junior State Coach).

Acronyms

AGIC Australian Golf Industry Committee AGHS Australian Golf Heritage Society ASC Australian Sports Commission AWCR Australian Women’s Course Rating CHS Combined High Schools CR Course Rating GA Golf Australia GAA Golf Access Australia GCNSW/ACT Golfers Club NSW/ACT

Performance Enhancement Systems

Solicitors

JNJGF JMC JPO MAO NSWIS NSWSF NSWWO PSSA SOOM TAP TAWCR WAO

IT Consultant

Tony Stevis Cleaning & Security

Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation Joint Management Committee Junior Programs Officer Men’s Australian Open NSW Institute of Sport NSW Sports Federation NSW Women’s Open Primary Schools Sports Association Seniors Order of Merit Talented Athlete Program Temporary Australian Women’s CR Women’s Australian Open

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President’s Report t is with mixed feelings that I write the President’s I Report for the last Annual Report of Women’s Golf NSW. On 1 July 2010, the Merger between Women’s Golf NSW and st

the NSWGA was officially completed and Golf NSW Limited came into being.

The past year has seen many changes in our organization, many causes for celebration and some challenges. The fourth NSW Women’s Open was a great success, with a field of quality players from Australia and overseas, including Laura Davies, Catherine Hull, Wendy Doolan, Nicky Campbell, Kristie Smith, Nikki Garrett and Sarah Kemp. Sarah Oh was the winner, defeating Catherine Hull by one stroke. Some of our top amateurs benefited from the opportunity to play in such company, and a good crowd of spectators enjoyed the golf. Congratulations and thanks to Oatlands Golf Club for their support of the event, to Warren Sevil, Graham Nightingale and the ALPG team, to Nicky Bethwaite Yenda Lee (Chair of Bing Lee)& Sarah Oh and the staff of WGNSW, and to the team of Rules Officials, scorers and the wonderful volunteers whose contribution was vital to the success of the Open. Special thanks to the Sponsors of the Open, Bing Lee Samsung and the NSW Government without whose support the Open could not have been held.

NSW players have performed with distinction in National and International competitions during the past year. The NSW Senior Team of Rebecca Flood, Rebecca Blain, Justine Lee, Allyce Watkinson, Sue Fairhurst, Nerida Gregory and Olivia Wilson were winners of the 2009 Interstate Series, a second consecutive win for NSW. Congratulations to the team, Coach Dennise Hutton and Manager Jane Searle.

The NSW Junior Girls Team had an outstanding success in the 2010 Junior Interstate Series – the Burtta Cheney Cup – held at Ulverstone Golf Club. The Team was undefeated in the series, and celebrated a great win for NSW after nine years as runnersup. Congratulations to Chantal Hodson, Carly Beck, Claudia Lim, Jordana Keaton and Cathleen Santoso, Coach Peter Van Wegen and Manager Jan Heys.

NSW player Julia Boland has been selected in the Australian Team to compete in the World Amateur Teams Championship to be held in Argentina in October 2010, and Justine Lee will be reserve. We are delighted that Dennise Hutton has been selected as Coach for the Australian Team, and Jane Searle as Manager. Justine, with Stacey Keating (Victoria) and Ebony Heard (SA) was also part of the Australian Team which gained third place in the 2010 Queen Sirikit Cup, held in New Zealand.

A major project of WGNSW during the past year has been the implementation of the Golf Australia decision, supported by all the States at the Forum in April 2009, to move to the USGA system of Course Rating and Slope Handicapping. I express our great gratitude to Lynne Ritchie, who took on the role of State Coordinator of Course Rating for both men and women, and has given her time so generously in organizing and carrying out the training of Course Raters all over NSW. Training of raters is nearly complete, and the process of rating courses has begun. We are very lucky to have Lynne, with her wide experience and attention to detail, to oversee the whole process. Golf Australia released the first package of handicap changes in April 2010, which introduced “rolling averages” (based on the best 10 of the last 20 scores). This has been generally well received and seen as giving a fairer indication of a player’s ability and performance.

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Sue Fabian - President

Our relationship with Golf Australia continues to remain positive and productive. WGNSW has been represented on a number of national committees, and has therefore been able to contribute to discussion on a range of issues. Golf Australia’s initiative in areas such as player insurance, high performance and junior development has been widely appreciated. At the 2009 AGM, the Board of GA was able to report a greatly improved financial situation, for which they are to be congratulated.

The NSW Golf Foundation continues to provide assistance to clubs and individuals according to its Charter. Assistance at present is limited to the amount produced in interest on its capital investment. This capital reserve is very gradually being increased, thanks to the efforts of the women’s committee which continues to run its popular and successful Committee Days, and to the generous donation given by John and Jill Kinghorn. An important project of the Foundation during the past year has been providing assistance to small clubs to acquire computers to enable them to access Golf Link and manage the new Handicapping system.

WGNSW has seen a number of significant staff changes over the past year. We were sorry to lose Frances Crampton, who resigned in July 2009 to take up a position with Golf Australia, and Adam Power, who also moved to Golf Australia in November. Emily Miller, our excellent Golf Programmes Coordinator, was offered a position by Golf Australia and resigned in June 2010. I commend Nicky Bethwaite, who became General Manager of WGNSW in July 2009, for her contribution during the past year, particularly in her support of the staff and her attention to the often complex and demanding administrative details required for the Merger. We are all thankful for our wonderful staff, who took on the challenge of learning new skills and assumed new responsibilities to maintain the high degree of friendly, efficient and professional service which we have all come to expect from WGNSW. Nicky will take up the position of Chief Operating Officer for Golf NSW, Denise Rogers will be Chief Financial Officer, and Mitsie Kent will take up a full time position as Communications Officer.

Donna Mitchell has been appointed to the position of Golf Programmes Coordinator.

AGM - Colin Walker Our best wishes to them all.

Paysmart After six years of discussions about the Merger between Women’s Golf NSW and the NSW Golf Association,

Council casting their votes

negotiations for finalizing the new Constitution and the Merger Implementation Agreement, which set out the agreed framework for the new organization, were conducted intensively during the latter part of 2009 and the beginning of 2010. A thorough Due Diligence process was carried out early in 2010, along with consultation about the draft Constitution, and a joint meeting of both Boards agreed to recommend the draft Constitution and the Merger to Members.

Handing in Ballots

On 27th April, Members of the NSW Golf Association voted unanimously to adopt the new Constitution of Golf NSW Limited and to approve the Merger. On 30th April, 2010, Members of WGNSW voted on and passed, by a 91% majority, two Special Resolutions to effect the winding-up of WGNSW and its merger with the NSWGA to form Golf NSW Limited.

The structure for the Merger was chosen following careful consideration and the receipt of detailed legal advice, as being the most cost-effective (minimizing Stamp Duty) and efficient means of merging the two organizations. The 30 Councillors of WGNSW and the 35 Councillors of NSWGA voted for the new Board of Directors during May. The Board elect, consisting of nine Directors, five men and four women: Chris Allen, Frank Gal, Alan Harrison, John Waanders, Darryl Watts, Carolyn Bloch, Sue Fabian, Jean Moran and Lynne Ritchie, was announced on 4th June. The Board held a number of preliminary meetings during June, and formally assumed office on 1st July. Meetings of the new Board have been most cordial and positive, and there is a real feeling of energy and enthusiasm for the future of golf in NSW. Our wonderful organization has supported women’s golf in NSW for 107 years, and we have a history and tradition in which we can take great pride. Our story is built on the contributions of many talented and committed women, and we owe them a great debt for the part they have played in the development and promotion of this great sport. I particularly acknowledge the Life Members of WGNSW over past years, and especially our current Life Members, Mrs Patricia Bridges and Mrs Margery McWilliam, who have supported our organization with their wise counsel and constant encouragement. I also thank our Honorary Members, recognized for their generous service and ongoing support of WGNSW. We were delighted to award Honorary Membership Outgoing CEO Frances Crampton at AGM

Board & Staff Farewell Dinner

Signing of Merger Agreement

to Frances Crampton and our Archivist, Jeannie Walker, at the November AGM. It is pleasing to note that Mrs Bridges and Mrs McWilliam have been invited to become Life Members of Golf NSW, and that the Honorary Members of WGNSW have been invited to accept Honorary Membership of Golf NSW. I express sincere thanks to the many people who have contributed so generously to our organization. Our Councillors have served WGNSW and their own Districts and Zones with tireless effort and an intelligent and constructive contribution, not only to local matters, but to the welfare of women’s golf in general and to the many issues involved with the Merger. I thank them and wish them well in their new role as Councillors of Golf NSW. Thanks also to the Chairs of our Committees: Lynne Ritchie (Course Rating and Handicapping), Jan Heys (Juniors) and Sandra Gillies (Match), and to those who have served on and supported those Committees. Paula McAnally has been an excellent Chair of the Finance Committee, and she and our Accountant, Denise Rogers, have worked well together to provide clear and accurate information to the Board, Council and Members of WGNSW. I express great appreciation to those who have served as Board Members of WGNSW during

Final WGNSW Council Meeting at Penrith Panthers on 30 June 2010

the past year: Annette Baggie, Sandra Gillies, Paula McAnally, Jean Moran, Lynne Ritchie and Susan Wilson, for their dedication and commitment and for their thoughtful, positive and courageous approach to issues and decisions.

The Board of WGNSW strongly supported the creation of Golf NSW as being in the best interests of all the golfers of NSW, both men and women, of all ages and backgrounds.

Golf Clubs will see benefits in more effective and consistent communication and a more efficient and streamlined service.

Women’s golf in particular will benefit from being part of a stronger, unified voice, especially important when it comes to obtaining sponsorship from Government and business. Since Golf has been designated an Olympic Sport for 2016, we hope for even greater support. Golf NSW provides a wonderful potential to progress into an exciting future, to develop participation and to strengthen and enhance opportunities for all golfers to continue to play and enjoy the game. We look forward, with confidence and enthusiasm, to the next 107 years.

Final Board Meeting 29/6/2010 & Guest Speakers Chris Allen & Peter Van Wegen at Final Council Meeting

Joy Gives Special Presentations at Council Dinner honouring Councillors’ Achievements

Final Council Meeting 30/06/2010

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WGNSW Organisation Flow Chart 2009 - 2010

Board of Directors

Life & Honorary Members

Council

WGNSW Staff Districts

Country Districts

Consultants & Contractors Metro Districts

Committees

Junior Promotions Officers

Archivists

Course Rating & Handicapping

Australian Golf Heritage Society

District Handicappers

Finance

Match, Rules & Amateur Status

Juniors (Combined)

Tournament Panel

NSW Golf Foundation

Golf Australia

NSWIS

Elite Development

Golf NSW Steering Committee

Representations

Affiliated Members

General Manager’s Report W

ho knew what a significant year 2009-2010 would become?

Some of the highlights were: •

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After six years of negotiations, Women’s Golf NSW and the NSW Golf Association agreed to merge as Golf NSW from 1st July 2010; Nicky Bethwaite The open NSW Women’s Interstate team General Manager Women’s Golf NSW Homebush Office defended their win of the previous year to retain the Gladys Hay Cup at the Australian Interstate Series; Lynne Ritchie, Sue Wilson, Sandra Gillies, Paula After nine years of coming second, the NSW McAnally, Jean Moran and Annette Baggie have Junior Girls Team won the Australian Junior provided wisdom and guidance as the Directors of Interstate event and the Burtta Cheney Cup; WGNSW and have also allotted many hours and miles The 4th NSW Women’s Open was won by Sarah to the furtherance of golf in NSW. Oh, for the second time;

The economic climate of 2009-10 was when the Global Financial Crisis had its full impact. Although it was triggered in September 2008, the full effects became apparent this past year, and even though Australia weathered the downturn relatively well, there was much belt-tightening and reappraisal of spending by both individuals and businesses.

Coupled with the 10th year of drought, some clubs were forced to close and others to merge, reflecting a downturn in golf club memberships in the country areas. The metropolitan areas increased in numbers, partly due to clubs becoming much more innovative in their membership categories. There are opportunities for women to be seven-day members, mid-week, social and everything in-between.

HONORARY MEMBERSHIPS

Frances Crampton was awarded Honorary Membership of WGNSW thanks to her vision and unceasing commitment to women’s golf in NSW. Her departure to Golf Australia in July 2009 was a mixed blessing, terrific to have someone of Frances’ calibre working at the national level, yet leaving huge shoes to fill.

Jeannie Walker, a tireless volunteer, over the past five years has brought order and structure to the WGNSW archives and was also awarded Honorary Membership.

As a former archivist with the ABC, Jeannie took charge and along with The History Company, has ensured that the history of women’s golf in NSW is available to posterity. This is an ongoing exercise and only the other day further Presidents were discovered, hitherto unrecognised. In 1914 Mrs RV Pennefather and Mrs Ruby Lethbridge served consecutively as Presidents of the NSW Ladies Golf Union.

ARCHIVISTS Board and Staff end-of-year celebrations

BOARD AND COUNCIL

I have had the very great privilege of working with an amazing group of women comprising the Board and Council of Women’s Golf NSW. They have been unfailingly helpful and supportive and form the basis of the women’s very strong volunteer network. At every event, country and city, these Council representatives form a fundamental part of the organisation of tournaments and events across the state. The WGNSW Council have also considered and embraced a future that includes merging with the men to ensure that our game grows and competes with other recreational pastimes.

Sue Fabian, as President of WGNSW, has provided strong leadership in helping to forge the amalgamation with the NSW Golf Association. Whether it has been consulting and writing the new Constitution, or travelling many miles around NSW to explain, encourage and answer questions, Sue has given her time over to the women in golf.

Jeannie Walker was assisted in the long, invaluable and detailed work of recording the history of women in golf in NSW from 1903 to 2010 by Joanne Wilson, Pat Ellis, Margaret Poulton and Mim McCutcheon. This was done with the professional assistance of The History Company, who is continuing the work in conjunction with Golf NSW. The Australian Golf Heritage Society has set up its museum at Granville, under the curatorship of Tom Moore.

With a fascinating collection of Australian golf memorabilia, the museum is open to the public every Sunday.

GOLFERS CLUB NSW/ACT The Golfers Club NSW/ACT is seeing a regular churn of around 60 members per year – 60 new ones join and approximately the same number leave, nearly all to join clubs that they have found during their time ‘in limbo’.

Staff member Mitsie Kent took this over after Adam Power joined Golf Australia in November 2009, and has injected it with enthusiasm and energy, organising many

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coaching clinics and rules/etiquette sessions. There is a regular group of around 20 members playing comp at North Turramurra each Thursday and Saturday and Marrickville has been very pro-active in welcoming the Golfers Club beginners.

STATE TEAMS As mentioned above, our open State Team retained the Gladys Hay Cup, winning the Australian Interstate Series being played at Peninsula Country Golf Club in Victoria. The team members were: Rebecca Blain, Suzanne Fairhurst, Rebecca Flood, Nerida Gregory, Justine Lee, Allyce Watkinson and Olivia Wilson.

Their Manager/Coach was Dennise Hutton, and Assistant Manager was Jane Searle.

The Junior State Team, playing at Ulverstone Golf Club in Tasmania, was also victorious, winning the Burtta Cheney Cup and the Australian Junior Championships.

The team was comprised of: Carly Beck, Nerida Gregory, Chantal Hodson, Jordana Keaton, Claudia Lim, Cathleen Santoso and reserves Aliza Huff and Dana Barriball, Coach Peter van Wegen and Manager Jan Heys.

STAFF Every business relies heavily on its staff, and WGNSW has been very fortunate to have individuals who have worked well beyond expectations. The staff clicked as a team, so that when a hole needed to be plugged, there were willing volunteers to help support the members and organisation.

Denise Rogers, Finance Manager, steered us through the GFC with confidence and accuracy, monitoring investments and expenditure. Denise’s expertise has been rewarded with the offer of the position of Chief Financial Officer for Golf NSW and I am looking forward to continuing our liaison and friendship.

The new course rating system being introduced around the country has absorbed many hours, not least those of Adam Power, who made this his specialty. Golf Australia identified his passion and made him an offer he couldn’t refuse, particularly as it meant relocating back to his home state of Victoria. Adam left us in November 2009.

Our Golf Programmes Manager, Emily Miller was awarded great recognition by Golf Australia offering her one of two places at the R&A to further her Rules accreditation. This she did in February, sending us wonderful photos of Scotland in the depths of winter.

Emily’s quiet efficiency and confidence was also noted and she too was lured south to join Golf Australia in June 2009. Our loss, their gain.

WGNSW was extremely fortunate to have several permanent part-time associates in Mitsie Kent and Donnella Freeman (nee Burridge). Donnella had the significant role of PR, contributing results and stories of women in golf to many magazines and newsletters, while continuing her extremely successful sporting career, coming 2nd in the 2009 World Masters Games in synchronised swimming.

Mitsie is a talented graphics artist and drove the production of the very popular Yearbook, as well as the Annual Reports (including this one). Much to my delight, Mitsie accepted the offer of a fulltime position with the new merged organisation, Golf NSW, as Communications Officer. As well as managing the communications output, Mitsie is continuing with her vital role with the Golfers Club NSW/ACT and encouraging beginners and social golfers into the fold via clinics and rules nights.

In January 2010, WGNSW took over the employment of Glenn Whittle, Head Coach of Golf at the NSW Institute of Sport. In conjunction with the NSW Golf Association and WGNSW, Glenn has helped to identify and recruit gifted young golfers, to encourage them to perform at their best and also to develop as ambassadors for our sport. Glenn’s mastery of the latest technology and his constant enthusiasm has rubbed off onto his protégés, who come from all over the state. After the merger, Glenn will be part of the Golf NSW team looking after the NSWIS High Performance athletes.

Personally, I have enjoyed the past year enormously. It’s not often that you are in a position to observe – and be part of – significant changes to a sport as well-established as golf.

Managing the legal aspects, the communications process and the negotiations has been an unfailingly interesting process and it has had the overriding benefit of knowing that the game of golf will evolve and grow to keep abreast of our changing times, to the advantage of all golfers.

I’ve had the privilege of meeting many wonderful people and I look forward to many more rewarding friendships and acquaintances as part of Golf NSW.

WGNSW and NSWGA Staff Get-together in Arncliffe

L-R: NSWGA Staff - Julie Skamperle, Christy Collier, Wynter Hines, Robyn Jones, and background: Adam Dransfield and Rod Clark. WGNSW Emily Miller (front right)

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WGNSW AGM - November 2009, Oatlands GC

Course Rating & Handicap Committee Report 009/2010 will go down in history not only for the 2amalgamation of the peak golfing bodies in NSW but also for

the introduction and implementation of the USGA Slope System.

NEW/REVISED RATINGS During this reporting period there have been no new ratings and only a few revised ratings mainly due to the anticipated changes in the System. As the drought has eased there have been reductions also in the number of Clubs requesting “special strokes” and in fact some Clubs have returned to their regular AWCR’s.

COURSE RATING With Golf Australia agreeing to implement the Slope System, NSW was left with the mammoth task of training people to rate some 390 plus golf courses.

Our task was not made any easier with the departure of our NSW Course Rating Co-ordinator, Adam Power who had been appointed to co-ordinate both WGNSW and NSWGA raters. A team then had to step up and organise the NSW Training Seminars. A Course Rating Co-ordinating Committee was formed which included Sue Fabian, Colin Kaye (ex Australian and NSW Representative), John Lock (Councillor NSWGA) and myself as Co-ordinator.

To date there have been 3 Metropolitan and 10 Country Seminars conducted, with 2 Country ones remaining.

When completed NSW will have around 260 Trained Raters. This may appear excessive however as mentioned there are 390 plus courses by at least 2 sets of tees and up to 5 sets of tees per course to rate.

CR & Handicapping Seminar held at Pennant Hills GC

Rating has just commenced in the Metropolitan area and will begin shortly in the Country regions. The Raters have until the end of 2011 to complete their task. There is much work to be done by a relatively small band of volunteers so Clubs need to be patient.

HANDICAPPING April saw the introduction of the first package of changes to the handicap system. The “rolling averages” appears to be a much fairer system of handicapping

Lynne Ritchie - Chair CR & Handicapping

as the player is not handicapped on her best round but averaged out of 10 best of last 20. Inevitably players increased their handicaps but after a period of time, perhaps three to six months, I believe handicaps will stabilize and players will be happier with the system.

Daily reviews are also a concern to some. Golf Australia is looking at fortnightly/monthly reviews perhaps for their 2nd package which is supposed to be adopted in August. NCR’s have proven to be a bigger issue than imagined; perhaps GA will investigate these as well.

CLUB VISITS During the next 18 months our Teams will be visiting your Club to complete the new ratings. The Zone Coordinator will contact the Club and set up a meeting with both the men’s and women’s Captains and other personnel to discuss your Clubs’ requirements. As has been in the past your hospitality and assistance will be greatly appreciated and WGNSW thanks you for that.

CONCLUSION As the workload during the second half of this year has been enormous, unfortunately WGNSW CR Committee has not had many meetings; for this I apologise to the Members of the Committee and hope they understand the amount of time that has been devoted by a few volunteers in the organisation of the Slope System. I would like to acknowledge and thank them for their friendship and support during this exciting period; Deputy Chair Olwyn Johnstone, Margaret Koeninger, Yvonne Day and Sue Brooks.

A special thank you to Adam Power, who has joined Golf Australia staff as National Course Rating Director and Emily Miller who also took up a position at GA. To those wonderful Staff Members who are remaining, Nicky Bethwaite, Denise Rogers and Mitsie Kent, thank you so much for your continued support, assistance and encouragement throughout the year.

I look forward to working under the new entity, Golf NSW and trust we will give the same guidance and assistance that has been extended by WGNSW for the past 107 years.

Again, my sincere thanks for allowing me the opportunity to be the Chairman of the WGNSW Course Rating Committee.

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Match, Rules & Amateur Status Committee Report he year 2009/2010 has been an exciting year T for all concerned with WGNSW. As the firm commitment was made to amalgamate WGNSW

with the NSWGA from 1 July 2010. WGNSW affirmed its commitment to continuing to provide support and opportunities for competition for all the women golfers of NSW. We have always been very aware of the need to offer opportunities for women of all handicap levels to participate in our events. We are still the only state to offer an open event with our NSW Open again held at Oatlands Golf Club in February. We held State Championship events for our elite amateurs, mid amateurs, juniors and senior players. We offer a grade competition open to all metropolitan clubs, club competitions with our WGNSW Medal competition, Club team events in our Coronation Medal, Bronze Medallion and 3BBB Team Event.

Our three 4-day events (Summer Meeting in the Southern Highlands, Autumn Meeting in the ACT and Mountain Meeting) cater for the entire range of handicaps and ages midweek; and our weekend tournaments (women at the Vintage and Shellharbour and mixed at Pacific Dunes) all cater for the working / weekend female golfer. These events are all played on good quality courses and offer social opportunities which are an integral part of golf for women.

Our aim to promote and foster golf for all women golfers of NSW will continue to be our priority as we enter the 2010 / 2011 year as Golf NSW. I am happy to report that I will continue as Chair of Match (women) for Golf NSW and report that both the women’s committee and the men’s committee under the Chairmanship of Les Browne is progressing with a positive and constructive relationship under Golf NSW.

Sandra Gillies - Chair Match, Rules & Amateur Status

We were heartened by a recent report that women golfer numbers in NSW are on the rise and this can be directly attributed to the many Clubs running incentive programs to attract women members and the tireless work of Women’s Committees in our Clubs to provide coaching and mentoring to new female members. Golf NSW is committed to work on improving the participation levels of both men and women golfers in NSW into the future.

I would like to thank the many clubs that make their courses available for our tournaments. We realize that clubs are commercial businesses yet we continue to receive support for our tournaments in both the country and city areas. I particularly would like to thank the Club Management and Boards for their generosity, the Course Superintendents who have presented their courses so well and the Women’s Committees who have helped with the “on the day” running of our events.

Our first major event in 2010 was the Bing Lee Samsung NSW Women’s Open at Oatlands Golf Club 5-7 February, 2010. Despite heavy rain prior to and overnight during the event the Green Staff at Oatlands managed to present their course in immaculate condition. Congratulations Oatlands! A field of 112 competitors contested the event headed once again by Laura Davies who thrilled the spectators over the first two days with scores of 69 and 70.

In an exciting third day of play Sarah Oh (207) was the winner by one shot from Katherine Hull (208) with Nikki Campbell and Karen Lunn equal third one shot further back. Once again a great team of match and rules officials helped make the event such a success.

2010 Bing Lee Samsung NSW Women’s Open L-R: Yenda Lee, Stacey Keating, Sarah Oh, Katherine Hull and Sue Fabian

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Deidre and Ian Brander (Newcastle Golf Club)

Newcastle Golf Club hosted the 72-Hole Stroke Play Championship and qualifying for the State Championship. The course was in superb condition and a challenge to an elite field. We thank the staff and members at Newcastle for their assistance. The event attracted a strong field of 60 plus players with 13 interstate players and 17 players on scratch or better including the Australian elite squad.

In conjunction for the first time was the NSW MidAmateur Championship. The Johnson and Johnson Champion of Champions Division 1, and the Country and Metropolitan Championships were also held in conjunction.

The 72 Hole Stroke-Play Championship was won by Ashley Ona (288 - Gailes Golf Club in Queensland) with Justine Lee (292 - The Australian) as runner-up.

The Mid-Amateur Championship was won by Jill Blenkey (154 – Newcastle) from Kim Burke (157 – Tuggerah Lakes). The Metropolitan Champion was Justine Lee and the Country Champion was Kim Burke. The Club Champions Championship Division 1 was won by Carly Beck (Wakehurst) and Division 2

by Sue Jeffrey (Merewther).

The Johnson and Johnson State Amateur Championship, the LGU Salver and the Margery McWilliam Bowl were played at Pacific Dunes Golf Club on May 22-24.

Sue Wooster (Victoria) won the Johnson and Johnson State Amateur Championship defeating Fabienne InAlbon (Manly) in the 36 hole final 2 up. Excellent golf from both players provided a gripping finish right to the last hole.

The LGU Salver was won by Susan Fenwick (Duntryleague) 5/3 in the 18 hole final against Rebecca Goldsmith (Tuggerah Lakes). Jenny Abrahams (Tuggerah Lakes) defeated Rhonda Primmer (Toukley) 3/2 in the 18 hole final of the Margery McWillliam Bowl.

Pacific Dunes was in beautiful condition despite the abundant rain received prior to the match-play and also during the first day’s matches. The hospitality and service provided by the staff at Pacific Dunes could not be faulted and was most appreciated by the players and officials.

The 2011 NSW 72 Hole Championship & State Championship will be played at The Lakes and The Australian Golf Clubs and the Margery McWilliam Bowl will be held at Bonnie Doon Golf Club.

The 2010 NSW Women’s Senior Amateur Championship was also played on a country course. Hosted by Duntryleague Golf Course in Orange a thrilling final saw Sylvia Donohue (Narooma) defeat Lynne Townsend (Wollongong). The NSW Junior Champion for 2009 is Justine Lee (NSW). WGNSW appreciates the continuing efforts of JNJG (Jack Newton Junior Golf) under the leadership of Peter Van Wegen for their efforts to foster our junior girls.

The Jean Derrin Trophy for 2009/2010 was won by Justine Lee (The Australian) and the Senior Order of Merit was won by Liz Smyth (Royal Canberra).

I thank the Match Committee for their continued support and hard work and the time they give to attend meetings and work at our events. This year the members are: Deputy Chair Sue Wilson, Margaret Ashton, Annette Baggie, Sue Fabian, Judy Haddrick, Elsa Hocking, Olwyn Johnstone, Julie Jones, Jean Moran and Lynne Robson.

We were sorry to farewell Emily Miller who left us to join Golf Australia and we wish her all the best in her new venture. We are pleased to welcome Donna Mitchell to the team at Golf NSW. With Sue Fabian, Lynne Ritchie and Jean Moran as part of the new Board of Golf NSW and Nicky Bethwaite, Denise Rogers and Mitsie Kent as part of the team and our entire Women’s Match Committee continuing to be part of Golf NSW we look forward to a great future for our sport in NSW in the years ahead.

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Junior Committee Report The Primary School Interstate Series was held in Victoria this year. The winner of the Craig Parry Shield was Queensland with Victoria second and NSW third.

The NSW team; Kura Poko, Celina Yuan, Mikayla Edwards & Madeleine Nurdi.

The inaugural girls under 21 Pennant was played in November/December 2009. Only five teams competed but the competition was fierce. The winning team was Concord who went through undefeated. Second place was a combined Cronulla/NSW team. We are hoping to have more starters in 2010.

Jan Heys- Chair Junior Committee

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unior golf in NSW continues to grow. The initiation of a Talent Identification Program in the Regional Academies of Sport across NSW, along with a new Primary School golf program is great news for our future young golfers.

Thanks to the financial support given and a lot of hard work from the staff of JNJG these programs are sure to increase player numbers over the years to come.

The State of Origin was held 18th & 19th January 2010.

Well done to NSW who defeated Queensland, 19 points to 11. The girls who represented NSW were:- 12 years: Celina Yuan, 13 years: Elizabeth Elmassian, 14 years: Cathleen Santoso, 15 years: Nerida Gregory, 16 years: Chantal Hodson, 17 years: Carly Beck.

For the first time since its inauguration, the Girls Encourage Shield needed a play-off to find the winner of a division. The Cabramatta team were successful and went on to play Castle Hill in the final. Twins, Sarah & Katie Walker and sisters, Madeline & Bella Woodley playing for Cabramatta went on to win, defeating Castle Hill 5/2. It was the first time Cabramatta had entered a team in ‘Girls Encourage Shield’, hopefully the first of many more! Congratulations Cabramatta.

Commencing with the NSW Junior Championship along with the State Age Championship held in July 2009 at the Mollymook & Catalina golf courses, the year was off to a great start. Following on from her win in 2008, Justine Lee defended her title with a four round total (304). Runner up and winner of the sub-junior medallion (15 years & under) was Chantal Hodson (306). The Golf in Australia Cup – for the 72 hole nett winner, went to Cathleen Santoso (294).

The Age Champions were as follows:- 17 years: Justine Lee, 16 years: Minsu Kim, 15 years: Chantal Hodson, 14 years: Cathleen Santoso, 13 years: Lizzy Elmassian, 12 years: Sophie Madden. Congratulations to all winners!

We returned to the beautiful Ulverstone golf course, Tasmania for the Australian Junior Championship in April 2010. It had been lengthened since the girls last played there in 2007, which of cause made it a little more difficult and some of the girls really struggled.

The winner was Annie Choi (222) with Saki Suzuki (Japan) second (224). Cathleen Santoso (NSW) & Jayde Panos (WA) were equal third (225). Other NSW girls to do well were Chantal Hodson (5th) 228, Claudia Lim (6th) 229, and Dana Barribal (11th) 234.

The Gatehouse Award was won by Jessica Martin (Cumberland); one who is very worthy of encouragement, helps whenever she can at JNJG events & is a delightful young lady.

NSW WON THE BURTTA CHENEY NSW WON THE CUP! BURTTA CHENEY CUP!

The Combined High Schools Interstate Series for 2009 was played at Gungahlin Lakes golf course, Canberra.

The NSW Team of Justine Lee, Carly Beck, Chantal Hodson, Claudia Lim, Amanda Chin & Aliza Huff won the match play beating both Queensland & Victoria; but were runners up in the Stroke Teams event with Queensland running out winners.

Could you believe ‘SNOW & a wind chill factor of –5 degrees’at Blackheath in September? Well unfortunately that’s what was in store for the young girls who played in the Statewide Round Robin. For the girls sake and safety reasons the event was reduced to nine holes, The winning team was Cumberland; Casey Lappaman, Vanessa Lee, Kura Poko, & Megan Tebutt with a score of 49 points. Runners-up were the girls from the Central Southern District.

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How good does that sound after nine straight years as runner up!

The team for 2010 was Carly Beck, Chantal Hodson, Claudia Lim, Cathleen Santoso, Jordana Keaton and Nerida Gregory. All played extremely well. Out of the 25 games played, the girls won 21, drew 3 and lost only 1. How good is that! As the manager of the team, I can’t tell you how proud I was of all of them.

NSW Combined High School Annual Tournament was held at Wentworth Falls golf course during last week of April 2010. It was won by Carly Beck (146) from Claudia Lim (155) with Chantal Hodson third (156).

The match play winner was Cathleen Santoso who defeated Carly Beck on the 19th hole.

TAP Camps are now being held in November and March. The November camp is a compulsory camp for the Golf NSW state junior squads (selected in October) and other talented players identified through the TID camps as future state representatives. This will be a 3-day intensive camp to prepare players for the following interstate series.

Camp 2 in March will be for the State Teams (selected in January or February) as final preparation for the interstate series. The focus will be on match play and competitive drills under pressure.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members of the Junior Committee, Peter van Wegen, Khan Pullen, Graeme Phillipson, Emily Miller, Nick Evans, Bruce Nairn & Robert Scott for their efforts and contributions to help make junior golf progress in NSW. Also to the staff at JNJG & WGNSW a big thank you for your support and assistance. To the board of WGNSW thank you for all the financial assistance provided to promote the juniors.

Congratulations and Good Luck to Emily Miller on her appointment to Golf Australia. As always parents and helpers continue to play a big part, so thanks to all who assist in anyway.

Finally, ‘farewell’ to WGNSW & NSWGA and ‘welcome’ ‘GOLFNSW.’ The amalgamation taking place on 1st July 2010 can only be a good thing for junior golf and golf in general; so I am looking forward to seeing the number of juniors playing golf increasing over the next few years. I along with my fellow junior committee will endeavour to help make this happen.

Burtta Cheney Cup Winners – L-R/Back Row: Jan Heys (Team Manager), Carly Beck, Nerida Gregory, Cathleen Santoso, Peter Van Wegen (Coach); L-R/Front Row: Chantal Hodson, Jordana Keaton and Claudia Lim.

NSWIS Golf Program Report

Glenn Whittle NSWIS Head Coach

L-R: Michael Smyth, Pat Wilson, Lincoln Tighe, Michael Williams, Jordan Zunic, Matthew Stieger, Samantha Whittle, Rebecca Blain, Allyce Watkinson, Justine Lee, Tamra Moore and Glenn Whittle (Coach).

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009/2010 scholarship year was a successful one for the NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) Golf Program, which saw twelve athletes, Rebecca Blain, Alizah Kendler, Justine Lee, Tamra Moore, Michael Smyth, Matthew Steiger, Lincoln Tighe, Allyce Watkinson, Michael Williams, Olivia Wilson, Patrick Wilson and Jordan Zunic participate in the program. Glenn Whittle was once again chosen for the program as Head Coach and worked with the athletes on a regular basis.

All athletes had access to the many services available to them through NSWIS such as Psychology, Nutrition, Public speaking, Biomechanics and Athlete Career and Education.

We continued to visit supporting Golf Clubs such as Terrey Hills, The Lakes, Cronulla and New South Wales; used The Ridge Golf Course and Driving range at Barden Ridge in Sydney’s south west who have recently upgraded their facilities with a new putting green, chipping green and practice bunker The program year ended with a number of athletes competing both in Australia and overseas combined with our annual Development Camp at Bonville Golf Resort in Coffs Harbor.

Rebecca Blain (NSW Golf and Anthill Park Golf Clubs) started her PGA Traineeship on 1st January 2010; so Rebecca has left the program but takes with her our support and best wishes for the future as a PGA Professional.

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RESULT HIGHLIGHTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

NSW Women’s state team won the Gladys Hay Series for the second year in a row Matthew Stieger finished second in the NSW Junior Championship Justine Lee and Jordan Zunic won State Junior Mixed Foursomes Justine Lee won the NSW Junior Girls Championship Michael Smyth made 6 cuts from 6 tournaments during his trip to the USA Alizah Kendler qualified to represent Australia in the World University Games Tamra Moore tied first in the NSW Mixed Foursomes Championship Allyce Watkinson and Matt Stieger tied first in the NSW Mixed Foursomes Championship Olivia Wilson won the Club Champions of Champions Olivia Wilson finished T8th in the NSW Stroke play Championship Rebecca Blain, tied 5th NSW Stroke play Championship Pat Wilson shot 62 at Long Reef in a weekday club competition Pat Wilson finished 6th at Federal at 6 under par Lincoln Tighe finished 8th at Federal at 5 under par Michael Smyth finished T19th at Federal at +3

NSW State Seniors Coach’s Report NSW STATE TEAM 2009 L-R Back Row: Rebecca Flood, Allyce Watkinson, Sue Fairhurst, Olivia Wilson, Dennise Hutton (Coach); Front Row: Jane Searle (Manager), Justine Lee, Rebecca Blain and Nerida Gregory.

Dennise Hutton - Coach NSW State Seniors

my privilege to present this report on the NSW State Seniors.

I Thet isAustralian Women’s Interstate Team Matches were conducted

at The North Course Peninsula Golf Club from the 21st to 24th September 2009. We started with fourteen players in the squad in January who were selected based on their handicaps, 2008 winning team members, NSW Institute Players and availability to participate. A letter was sent out by Women’s Golf NSW inviting over eighteen girls to be part of the squad, and requesting that they would agree to certain conditions. A number of training sessions and match practices were conducted before the squad was reduced. A team of seven was named at the Lakes in early July to compete in the Interstate Series which included: Julia Boland, Rebecca Flood, Justine Lee, Allyce Watkinson, Nerida Gregory, Rebecca Blain and Sue Fairhurst. Unfortunatley, Julia pulled out one month prior to the interstate series. It was fortunate that we had not yet named our six members out of the seven.

Rebecca Flood was voted Captain by her team mates and she did a fabulous job in this position. She attended all trainings before she moved to Queensland and went overseas. Her contribution to the team points was fantastic. She was undefeated in the Singles and won two out of the five foursomes. I look forward to following her progress as a professional golfer.

This was Rebecca Blain’s second and last year on the team as she has taken up a PGA traineeship. Illness prevented her from performing on the first day, however she managed to compete in all the other matches coming into the 5th position. She is sure to be an asset to golf and we wish her well in her endeavours.

Allyce Watkinson (Leaf) played well in her individual matches; unfortunatley just fell short in the foursomes. The planned foursomes took a bit of re-juggling, dealing with new combinations due to illness, late withdrawals and best fit between team members. The final combinations were: Flood and Justine, Leaf and Sue, Nerida and Bec Blain. The youngest member of our team, Nerida, played number 4 every match and did a good job in that position as she had some tough competition.

All team members were eager and excited about participating in the Interstate Series. They had trained and prepared well. The girls picked a team inspiration song which they played on the bus on the way to the course each morning. Justine, together with Nerida, purchased decorations splashing the bus with NSW colours and symbols. Justine even gave the girls blue ribbons to wear. She is certainly coming of age

and is a very good team member. Like Bec Flood, she was undefeated and earnt the same number of points.

Thank you to Jean and Ted Radford (Peninsular Golf Course) for their help in providing fifteen fantastic caddies for the girls. It was a mighty effort and took a great deal of planning and work by them. It was also great value having a travelling reserve in Olivia caddying for the girls as she knew their games well having practiced with them all year. Olivia caddied for Rebecca Blain in the foursomes and individual matches, Nerida three times and Allyce once. She was an invaluable member of the team.

We were very fortunate that through Sue Fairhurst’s connections we gained a sponsorship from IT Sports who offered their fantastic compression garments. These products, if we were to purchase them, would have retailed for close to $3,000. Many thanks to Carl from IT Sports who gave us a presentation on its benefits and how these products worked.

The garments were fantastic and certainly assisted in recovery for all of us.

The NSW Women’s State Team, like last year, were prepared and trained quite hard. It takes time and effort to bring together, prepare and play as a team in an individual sport like golf. To this end I feel that this was achieved. A major highlight of the year was when the NSW Women’s State Team won the Gladys Hay Inerstate Series for the second consecutive year.

Assistant Manager Jane Searle has now been in this role with the State Team for five years. She is a great asset and without her support and encouragement my job would have been much more difficult. We would not have achieved the results we did if it were not for the teamwork she and I share.

We are extremely grateful to the clubs who so generously provided practice rounds: NSW, The lakes, Bonnie Doon, Macquarie Links, The Coast, Kooindah Waters and Bankstown.

To Women’s Golf NSW, thank you again for your support, faith and trust in me. It is such an honour to assist our future stars in their quest to be the best they can be in golf and in life. I look forward to 2011 with excitement continuing my coaching role in Golf NSW. Opening Ceremony of the Interstate Series for both men and women

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Archives Committee Report The objects of the Union shall be to uphold the Rules of the Game, to advance and safeguard the interests of Women’s Golf, and to decide all doubtful and disputed points in connection therewith ..... The Ladies’ Golf Union of New South Wales Constitution, 1929.

hoped to complete these listings up to 30 June 2010. An oral history recording was made with our esteemed Life Member, Mrs RD Bridges OBE. Along the way we have found out much extra history, including a complete list of all our Presidents from 1903, the year of the NSWLGU’s inception. We can also compile lists of our Life Members and Counsillors (Honorary Members), and most of the Secretaries and Treasurers. Most importantly, however, we leave behind a fine record of the activities – golfing, business, bureaucratic – of this significant women’s sporting organisation.

Joanne Wilson & Jeannie Walker

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n 2004 I was encouraged to begin work on the Archives of Women’s Golf NSW. Thanks to the foresight of the Board and the CEO, Frances Crampton, we were able to enlist the help of the professional organisation The History Company and their skilled archives expert Kylie Rees. I asked my friend Joanne Wilson if she would join me in this endeavour.

I wish to thank Joanne Wilson, Pat Ellis, Mim McCutcheon and Margaret Poulton for their extensive volunteer work and support, and Kylie Rees for her expertise and encouragement. It has been a pleasure to work as a volunteer on this wonderful collection.

Jeannie Walker Honorary Archivist

Over those five years we have been able to catalogue and index Executive Council/Board Minutes of the Ladies Golf Union/Women’s Golf NSW and this information has been entered into the database Archive Recorder for easy retrieval (the indexing is still incomplete, but by the end of 2010 I hope we can say that the Minutes from 1903 to the mid-1950s will be completed).

We updated the Scrapbooks and at present are completing the Scrapbook collection to the date of 30 June 2010 when Women’s Golf NSW ceases and a line is ruled under the archives of this organisation. There is now a collection of early and contemporary photographs stored to archival standard. There is also a collection of ephemera (paper) and memorabilia (badges, uniforms and other objects).

We have received some fine donations of photographs and scrapbooks which have been duly acknowledged. For research purposes, data entries of all the champions have been entered in Archive Recorder, and the Office Bearers to 1999 have been completed. It is

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Miss Una Clift with a wartime gift from the Ladies Golf Union to the Salvation Army - canteen Units for the Troop in 1941.

Miss Clift was the longest serving President (1912-1956).

During her time spent overeseas between 1914-1915, three Presidents took over her role: R Lethbridge, N Pennefather and K Egan.

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he Golfers Club NSW/ACT has been around for over a decade. It was introduced in 1999 as Women’s Golf Club, renamed to Golfers Club NSW in 2008 due to the pending amalgamation of Women’s Golf NSW and the men’s NSW Golf Association. The name ACT was added in 2010 to reflect WGNSW’s reach across NSW and the ACT region.

The Club’s aim is to provide a pathway for individuals to join a Golf Club.

The view is that by providing opportunities for individuals to be exposed to golf activities, a variety of courses and networks within the golfing community, they will eventually develop confidence, friendships and skills to want to reap benefits of becoming involved in a structured organisation that only Golf Clubs can provide.

them wean into or back into golf. Others are taking lessons from local professional golfers, gradually gaining confidence to become part of a bigger and formal network.

We are fortunate to have a support base for our activities. North Turramurra plays host to regular competitions on Thursday and Saturday mornings for our members. Results are published on our website and in our Club newsletters.

Golf professionals such as Gillian Rae and Kylie Moulds have been unconditional in their support, not only for our members but for any newcomers wanting to know more about golf. Gillian has run clinics for our members at Moore Park and Golf Paradise Driving Range in Terry Hills. She has been a guest writer for our newsletters offering golfing tips to our readers.

At Marrickville resident pro Kylie ran regular clinics; she also hosts Ambrose events and Sunday golf competitions inviting our members to participate.

These have been beneficial for working women who are unable to play midweek.

Monash Golf Club has provided support as hosts for our joint Beginners’ Rules and Etiquette evening. We were fortunate that Sue Fabian, President of WGNSW juggled her busy schedule to be our presenter for the workshop. We owe our sincere gratitude to the Monash Country Club members and Ladies’ President Veronica Thomas (pictured left) for their gracious hospitality.

Rules & Etiquette Seminar at Monash Country Club

We field queries daily asking how to become involved in golf. Our first point of reference is to point them to their local Clubs in their post code areas; or take lessons from local pros. Not everyone is keen to commit immediately to a particular club, and for various reasons are looking for alternatives, such as: • • • • • • • • • • •

Golfers on waiting lists to join their local Clubs but would like to retain their handicap and continue to play in the interim; Returning golfers wanting a less conspicuous and slow re-entry into golf; Golfers wanting to slowly expose their partners to the game or invite them to travel or play in mixed competitions with them; Golfers who no longer play, however wish to keep their handicaps to stay involved with others, helping future golfers, or just being in the loop about what is happening in golf; Golfers who are unsure of which club to join and trialling various Clubs by participating in Open Competitions and getting to know the courses and its members; Individuals who find joining a Club intimidating, and just want to get a feel for what golf is about; Individuals who do not want to be formally involved in golf, however would just like to participate periodically with family or friends when they travel, work or socialise; Senior golfers who are on a pension, perhaps get a game in two to three times a year, and would like to feel empowered with the choice to play and retain their handicap; Some golfers have played socially for years and would like the opportunity to gain a handicap or are curious about what benefits handicaps can provide; Social golfers who want that extra security of having insurance; Golfers who travel extensively and not in one place long enough to commit to formal memberships.

The structure of Golfers Club is a virtual club requiring self-management by the individual golfers. We are affiliated with Golf Australia through the Golf Australian Network. Ideally members would have a mentor that is helping

Kylie Moulds Marrickville Clinic & Ambrose Event

We are thrilled that a number of our members have joined local clubs through contacts they have made, after gaining confidence from playing at their courses, and even read about special membership deals and fun social events held at local Clubs via promotions in our newsletters.

It is extremely rewarding to hear the success stories of golfers who do make the transition to a Golf Club. We have received numerous testimonials in full support for this program. After successfully moving on to a Club, a number of ex-members continue to introduce the program to their family and friends as a stepping stone to golf.

We are open to avenues on how to direct newcomers to local Clubs and would be happy to discuss programs that can cater to this market to make transitioning to golf clubs smoother.

A huge thank you to Adam Power who handed over the reins to the Club in November moving on to national golf. He has always been a phone call away offering support and guidance throughout the year which is really appreciated.

With similar sentiments as expressed throughout this Annual Report, I feel very fortunate to have been involved in such a wonderful organisation over the past four years who are bound by friendships, support and a passion to work together to grow this wonderful game.

I look forward to working with you and the Golf NSW team moving into a full-time role, not only with this program but as the Communications Officer.

Gillian Rae at Golf Paradise Driving Range

Blue Mountain District Ladies’ Golf Association

BMDLGA

Founded in 1929

AFFILIATED CLUBS AND DELEGATES Blackheath (Louise Aaron), Katoomba (Janette Hall), Leura (Carol Massey), Lithgow (Olwyn King), Oberon ( Joan Sullivan), Portland (Miriam Burgess), Springwood (Barbara Templeton) and Wentworth Falls (Mary Muldoon).

COMMITTEE MEMBERS President Helen Toohill Vice Presidents Jenny Elliott, Fran Blakemore Secretary Lynne Ritchie Treasurer Lyn Prowse Handicap Manager Sue Brooks Counsellor Leonie Busch

Sue Brooks

WINNERS OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS BLUE MOUNTAINS CHAMPIONSHIP Division 1 Open & Closed: Kerry Davis (Wentworth Falls) Division 2 Open Joint Winners: Wendy Thompson (Wallacia) and Janice Mannix (Macquarie Links) Division 2 Closed: Janice Mannix (Blackheath) FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIP Di Pease and Virginia Hurst (Blackheath) INTERCLUB PENNANT SERIES Springwood Country Club

the balls would not stay on the greens. This decision was not made lightly and is extremely disappointing to the players and the clubs. However, we believe it was the only fair decision the Committee could make. Sue Wilson came to represent WGNSW and we would like to say “Thank You” to her.

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ur outgoing President Leonie Busch was honoured with the position of District Counsellor at our Annual General Meeting.

Leonie has worked very hard for many years and has held just about every position on the District Committee. Besides that Leonie has an absolute wealth of knowledge and experience in all aspects of golf and rules. In her new role we are sure she will continue to guide our District for many years to come.

We have struggled with entries at our District events all year. This is rather worrying and our committee will have to work hard to turn this around.

Our Annual Tournament entered new territory last year when for the first time, the Match Committee had to make the very hard decision of reducing the tournament to 18 holes. Gale Force winds on Day 2 made conditions dangerous and the Blackheath Course unplayable as

Our Blue Mountains Ladies’ District Association was extremely proud of how well Lynne Ritchie polled in the Golf NSW Inc. elections. Lynne has worked extremely hard in her position on Course Rating and this was a well earned reward.

The Oberon Team consisting of Helen Toohill, Glennie McGrath and Colleen Saul represented our District at the 3 Ball Play-off at Port Stephens. The girls enjoyed the experience and Thank WGNSW for a very well run tournament.

Our Committee has received an invitation to meet with the Men’s District Committee to discuss the possibility of amalgamating the two associations.

Springwood Golf Club winners of the District Wendy Snelling Bowl Pennant Series Photo L-R: Leonie Busch, Fran Blakemore, Maureen Cole, Barbara Templeton, Janet Furnell and Margaret Thrift

Central Coast Women’s Golf Association Formerly known as Brisbane Water Ladies Golf Association - BWLGA

CCWGA Founded in 1980

AFFILIATED CLUBS AND DELEGATES Everglades (Donna Mitchell/Wendy White), Gosford (Annette Dunk), Kooindah Waters, Magenta Shores (Margaret Miles), Mangrove Mountain (Nicole Ward), Morisset (Maureen Bruckshaw), Terrigal (Aiki Harrigan), Toukley (Yvonne Boardman), Tuggerah Lakes (Val Gibney) and Wyong (Noelene Sharpe).

Ellen Rae

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Life Member Joan O’Connell President Joan O’Connell Vice President Annette Ward Secretary Di Thomlinson Treasurer Jan Montgomery Captain Jean Moran Handicap Manager Ellen Rae Counsellors Betty Clark & Ruth McPhan Committee Rebecca Goldsmith & Joan Scott

WINNERS OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS

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009...Our Charity Day for 2009 was held at Morisset. The club hosting

the event chooses a charity and this year ‘South Lakes Refuge” was chosen.

Clubs raised $3,500 which was presented on the day to a representative from the Refuge. The Charity Shield is an 18 stableford event with 10 players in a team and the best six scores on the day determine the winning club which was Tuggerah Lakes. Played in conjunction with this event is our Stableford Brooch which is played under similar conditions to Women’s Golf Medal in three divisions. District winners were: Division 1: M Day (Terrigal) Division 2: R Annechini (Tuggerah Lakes) Division 3: M Rose (Tuggerah Lakes) The “Club Champions Day” was held at Toukley on 16 November. The event was originally scheduled for 26 October but was postponed due to wet weather.

Division 1 Champion: Kim Burke (Magenta Shores) Division 2 Champion: Kylie Brough (Magenta Shores) Division 3 Champion: Stephanie Rapmund (Mang Mtn) The 3BBB WG Qualifying event District Final was held at Everglades and the winning team from Terrigal were Margaret Day, Sandra Kunze and Pam Crowe.

The Annual November Tournament was once again a great success with over 300 entries. The Presentation Dinner was held at Tuggerah Lakes Golf Club with 120 ladies in attendance.

CCWGA Annual Tournament Results Open 36 Hole Scratch Winner: Belinda Diamond (Morisset) 152 Closed 36 Hole Scratch Winner: Belinda Diamond (Morisset) 152 Division 2 Open Winner: Maureen Tagg (Wallacia) 199 Division 2 Closed Winner: Helen Hill (Magenta Shores) 204 Division 3 Stableford Open Winner: A Wynmalen (Wakehurst) 75 pts Division 3 Stableford Closed Winner: Yvonne Brooker (Terrigal) 64 Sponsors Shields Best nett score Divisions 1 & 2: Stephanie Rapmund (Mang Mtn) 66 nett Best Stableford Round: A Wynmalen (Wakehurst) 41 pts Betty Clark Shield Winning Club: Tuggerah Lakes,

K Burke, D Quinn, A Glance Open Scratch Team: CCWGA Team

B Diamond, E McMaugh, W Stapleton Club Nett Team Division 1 Winning Club: Tuggerah Lakes

K Burke, R Goldsmith, E McMaugh Club Nett Team Division 2 Winning Club: Wakehurst

L Brown, P Burrows, P McSorley Stableford Team Winning Club: Wakehurst

C Hadwen, A Wynmalen, P Hannan The foursomes were played on the last day of the tournament.

Division 1 Winners: C Nertney & R Goldsmith (Tuggerah Lakes) Division 2 Winners: J Stain & H Harvey (Tuggerah Lakes)

2010...The 2010 season started with a very successful Opening Day held at Gosford. The event was a team of 4 event with 2 scores to count. Over 200 entries were received and format for the day was 2 shotgun starts. This year entries were restricted to players from our district.

AM Session Winners: H Hill, L. O’Donoghue, J Walters,

J McNaughton (Mag) 87 pts

PM Session Winners: E Moore, J. Rushton, R Murray,

F McKinnon (Wyong) 85 pts Junior Classic: Unfortunately the date in February which had been set down for the event clashed with CCDGA Junior Pennant matches and was cancelled.

The District Foursomes Championships were held at Toukley in April.

27 Hole Champions: Y Boardman & K McKinnon Toukley 125 18 Hole Champions: B Wilson & B Tooth Wyong 100

PENNANTS....The 2010 Pennant series has been completed. This year Magenta Shores and Kooindah Waters entered a team in Grade 2. This is the first year that these clubs have been able to field a team and we had nine teams in Grade 2.

Our Presentation afternoon tea was held at Gosford Golf Club with 144 ladies attending. Kim Burke (TL) who has made the State Team and wasn’t in attendance due to her commitments to the team gave us an outline of what it takes to make the team and this was read out at the Presentations.

CCWGA is extremely proud of Belinda Diamond and Kim Burke for making the state squad. The Presentations were changed to the afternoon to allow for a washed out match to be played in the morning. Unfortunately due to the wet condition of the course these matches were cancelled.

Grade 1 Winners: Everglades Grade 2 Winners: Tuggerah Lakes Grade 3 Winners: Toukley Margin Shield: Tuggerah Lakes & Everglades As at 1st July 2010 Tuggerah Lakes Golf Club will now be known as Shelly Beach Golf Club.

2010 Tournament will be held on November 8, 9 & 10 at Everglades, Gosford, Shelly Beach, Toukley, Wyong and Morisset Golf Courses and the Presentation Dinner will be held at Breakers Country Club Terrigal.

Di Thomlinson Secretary CCWGA 2009 Tournament Winner Belinda Diamond with 2009 President Ellen Rae.

WGCNC

Women’s Golf Central North Coast

Founded in 1932

AFFILIATED CLUBS AND DELEGATES Bellingen, Bonville International, Bowraville, Bulahdelah, Camden Haven, Coffs Harbour, Coomba Park, Crescent Head, Dorrigo, Forster/Tuncurry, Frederickton, Gloucester Harrington Waters, Kempsey, Krambach, Macksville, Nambucca Heads, Port Macquarie, Sawtell, South West Rocks, Tallwoods, Taree, Urunga, Wauchope, Wingham and Woolgoolga.

Verelle Miller

COMMITTEE MEMBERS President Vice President Secretary Handicap Manager/Chair of Match Treasurer Junior Promotions Officer

WINNERS OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS WGCNC ANNUAL TOURNAMENT AT SOUTH WEST ROCKS WGCNC Champion: W Rowe (South West Rocks) Closed WGCNC Champion: K Payne (South West Rocks) Champion of Champions: G Lavender (Port Macquarie) Division 2 Champion: K Fowler ( Wauchope) Division 3 Champion: R Moore (Kempsey) Division 4 Champion: P Brady (South West Rocks) Judith Branson Salver: R Moore (Kempsey) Beryl Avery Open Teams: D Nutchey-Robinson &

R Murphy (Coffs Harbour) AA Maloney Cup: K Payne, W Rowe, D Lackenby &

S Morrison (South West Rocks) Essie Chadwick Salver: R Snell, M Martin, E Watson &

P Brady (South West Rocks) WGCNC Foursomes Champions: K Payne &

S Morrison (South West Rocks) WGCNC SENIORS TOURNAMENT AT BELLINGEN 36 Hole Stableford: F McDonald (Urunga) Division 1: M Wright (Taree) Division 2: B Boyd (Taree) Division 3 Veterans Salver – Best 36 Hole Stableford o/field:

F McDonald (Urunga) Barbara Boyd Cup – Best Score 70 years & over:

M Oliver (Bellingen) [B Boyd actually won but chose not to accept her own trophy]

2011 Annual Tournament: Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th August 2011 at Forster Tuncurry.

Robyn Hampson Barbara Mort Jean Ramsey Di Warman Audrey Crow Julie Jones

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he District Committee AGM was held at South West Rocks and as our Secretary Jan Swift retired, Jean Ramsey was elected as Secretary.

Another very successful Annual Tournament was held at South West Rocks Country Club attracting a capacity field each day. The lead up to the tournament was very wet so it was decided Division 4 would play Stableford. The course itself was well presented under trying conditions and congratulations to the South West Rocks Committee and members on a very well organized tournament and for their hospitality. Our special guest from Women’s Golf was Paula McAnally and we were delighted to have her play in the tournament.

The 3BBB Final was held at Sawtell. There were 21 teams entered from 18 Clubs within our District. The winners were K Howton, B Smith and L Butler from Bonville with a great score of +15.

Our Committee Day was held at Wauchope in March and was well attended with 104 players from the various Clubs in the District when a teams event was played. This day gives the ladies a chance to renew friendships and make new friends.

Bellingen was the Host Club for our CNC Senior’s Tournament held in May. Despite the course having been flooded several times this year it was very well presented, although a little heavy underfoot. The Ladies Committee from Bellingen provided great morning teas and made all players very welcome.

Julie Jones, our enthusiastic JPO, assisted by President Robyn Hampson conducted two very successful junior girls’ golf camps; one at Kempsey and one at Harrington Waters. Approximately 20 girls ranging in age from 8 – 17 attended the 2-day Kempsey Camp. The camps have been very well received by the players with the girls building friendships and also encouraging each other to continue with their golf. With the result there are more junior girls in our District than previously.

Congratulations to the following 2010 Pennant winners: Division 1: Bonville; Division 2: Camden Haven; Division 3: Port Macquarie.

59 Players competed at Kempsey for the WGCNC District Medal.

Division 1 Winner: T Foster (Coffs Harbour); Division 2: J Smith (Sawtell) and Division 3: J Seccombe (Coffs Harbour).

I would like to extend thanks to retiring Board Members, Paula McAnally, Sandra Gillies, Annette Baggie and Sue Wilson on their contribution to Women’s Golf over many years and I am sure which will continue. To Sue Fabian, Lynne Ritchie and Jean Moran congratulations on your appointment to the Board of Golf NSW and every good wish for continued success in the coming years.

WGCNC Champion Wendy Rowe (South West Rocks) receives Trophy from Paula McAnally WGNSW and Robyn Hampson CNC President

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Good health and golfing in 2011.

Division 1 Pennant Team Winners - Bonville L-R: Lyn Smith, Bev Smith, Machelle Nichol, Lynda Butler and Paula Palin

CSGA

Central Southern Golf Association

Founded in 1928

AFFILIATED CLUBS AND DELEGATES Belconnen (C Taylor), Bigga (M Ridland), Bowral (P Barker), Braidwood (J Scott), Capital (J.Blackwood), Crookwell (H.Badgery), Fairbairn (J.Rickert), Federal (A.Evans), Gibraltar Country, Gold Creek (S Edlington), Goolabri, Goulburn (A Ridley), Gungahlin Lakes (C Gainey), Highlands (R Brindle), Kangaroo Valley, Moss Vale (R John), Mount Broughton, Murrumbidgee (S Fenwick), Queanbeyan (W Lynch), Royal Canberra (J Wilson), Royal Military College(P Shearwood),Tully Park (J Leary), Yass (M Bray) and Yowani (M Byrnes).

Janet Bracken

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Life Member Helen Mayman President Shan Tretheway Vice President Trish Smith Honorary Secretary Des Carter Honorary Treasurer Zelda Cianchi Junior Promotions Officer Karen Marshall Tournament Director Liz Smyth Pennant Coordinator Pauline Jeffrey Technical Officer

Coralie Amos Publicity Officer Pam Ferrar Property Officer Elizabeth Hall Committee Member Margaret Webb

WINNERS OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS ANNUAL TOURNAMENT GOULBURN 2009 Canberra Cup (Open Scratch) - L Stenstrud (Qbyn) Goulburn Cup (Clsd Scratch) - L Stenstrud (Qbyn) First Ansett Diamond Jubilee Trophy (Best Nett) - K Mynott (Qbyn) Foursomes - L Smyth (RCGC) & W Lynch (Qbyn) Champion of Champions Opening Day (RCGC) - L Stenstrud (Qbyn) Division One - V Tait (Yowani) Division Two - Sheila Fry Salver - L Page (Yowani) Division Three - Eric Fry Salver - J Davis ( Belconnen) Frances Adam Bowl (Best Nett) - L Gaudry (Yowani) Diabetes Trophy 2010 PENNANT SEASON Brindabella Shield for Weekend Players: Capital defeated Gungahlin Lakes 3/2 Bruce Cup (Scratch): Queanbeyan defeated RCGC 4/1 (26 wins out of 37 years!)

CSGA Plate: Federal defeated Moss Vale 3/2 Bronze Shield: Capital defeated Gungaahlin Lakes 3/2 Emily Hurt Encouragement Shield: Federal defeated RCGC 3/2

Annual Tournament: September 2011 at Gungahlin Lakes, Royal Canberra & Yass. ur major event, the Annual Tournament, was played in O September 2009 at Queanbeyan, Federal and Gold Creek. The Tournament was well attended. The weather was “almost” warm and the courses, despite still being drought affected, were in good condition. The Tournament Dinner was held at Federal Golf Club and we were privileged to welcome Susan Wilson from WGNSW. Susan played in the two stroke rounds of the Tournament and

presented the major trophies. The evening’s entertainment was provided by The “Femmes Fatatales de Federale” with a golfer’s version of “Menopause – the Musical.”

It will be clear from the following results that Queanbeyan is a dominant force in our District...and this dominance was celebrated at Queanbeyan Golf Club in July. Queanbeyan first competed in the Bruce Cup Interterclub competition in 1973 and in 1975 won its first title. Since then they have won a record twenty six times! 26 wins in just 36 years of participation!

Colleen De Costa, a golfing legend in our District, played in 24 of the 26 victories and was chosen to unveil a commemorative plaque on that evening.

Interestingly, all members of the 1975 winning team, except one, were present for the celebration.

TOURNAMENT RESULTS Division 1: Lauren Stenstrud (Queanbeyan) scooped the pool, winning both the Canberra Cup (Open 36-hole scratch score) and the Goulburn Cup (best 36 holes scratch score for players from affiliated clubs). Sadly, several hours after the end of play on the second day, Lauren received the news that her grandmother had died that afternoon. Her grandmother followed Lauren’s golfing activities closely and was very proud of her only granddaughter. All members of CSGA extend our condolences to Lauren and her family.

Division 2: Jean Casburn (MCC0) won the Mary Hoddle Salver for the best 36-holes scratch score.

Division 3: Winner of the Molly McGleish Trophy for the best 36-holes scratch was Kerry Mynott (Queanbeyan). Kerry also won the Ansett Diamond Jubilee Cup for the best nett over all divisions.

Division 4: Winner of the Peg Baxter Trophy for the best 36-holes scratch was Janet Banfield (Yass).

The Bridges Cup for the Foursomes Championship was won by Liz Smyth (RCGC) & Wendy Lynch (Queanbeyan). The 50th Anniversary Trophy for the best 18 holes score in any division was won by Kerry Mynott(Queanbeyan). Both the CSGA Cup, for the team scratch score, and the Bloomfield Cup,for the team nett score,were won by Queanbeyan.

Shan Tretheway President, CSGA

Opening Day 2010 Champion of Champions Lauren Stenstrud

Pennants Bruce Cup (Scratch) - Queanbeyan L-R: Colleen De Costa, Sue Taylor, Pauline Jeffery, Wendy Lynch, Tanya Rutley, Lauren Stensrud and Julie Reid.

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Far South Coast & Tablelands Golf Association Inc.

FSC&TGA

Founded in 1931

AFFILIATED CLUBS AND DELEGATES Bega (Robyn Kilkelly), Bermagui (Marion Calder), Bombala (Dianne Ingram), Catalina (Lynne Richardson), Coolamatong (Caroly O’Byrne) Cooma (Valerie Leitch), Delegate, Eden (Janice Davidson), Jindabyne (Machelle Grant), Mollymook (Beverley Parker), Moruya (Janette Lumsden), Narooma (Deidre Landells), Pambula Merimbula (Kath Chenery), Tathra Beach (Narelle Harrison), Thredbo, Tura Beach (Myriam Van Hock) and Tuross Head (Leonie Doolan).

Colleen Bennett

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Life Members Marie Buckland and Pamela Pickett President Edith Jones Vice Presidents Colleen Bennett and Christa Waehrer Secretary Leone Whelan Assistant Secretary Angie McMillan Handicap Manager Gwen McGregor Treasurer Helen Groch Captain Jill Ricardo Junior Promotions Officer Kay Wallace Tournament Director Jill Ricardo Assistant Director Gwen McGregor Co-Opt Members Veronica Coman, Dorothea Bilbow, Patricia Jones

WINNERS OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS Snowy Mountains Cup: Sylvia Donohoe (Narooma) Mrs R. D. Bridges Shield: Sylvia Donohoe (Narooma)

(District Champion of Champions) Pickering Redmond Salver: Judy Stove (Pambula/Merimbula) Mrs P. O. Mitchell Bowl: Sylvia Donohoe (Narooma) Mrs Enid Jeffreys Cup: Judy Stove (Pambula/Merimbula) Mrs Marie Buckland Trophy: Leonie Doolan (Tuross Head) Clarice Smyth Trophy: Maria Marr (Bega) WGNSW Golden Jubilee Trophy Division 1: Maria Marr (Bega) Division 2: Val Schilling (Bermagui) Yeta Thistleton Veterans Trophy: Maria Marr (Bega) Cox, Balmain, Bush & Stew Margaret Austin Trophy: Day 1: Bermagui (Open Team of 4) Day 2: Bermagui (Closed Team of 4)

FSC & TGA Medal Winners Gold: Lorraine Austen (Catalina) Silver: Anne Mort (Tura Beach) Bronze: Beverley Lamont (Catalina) Sirius Shield Division 1: Sylvia Donohoe and

Di Wilkes (Narooma) Marjorie Campbell Shield Division 2: Rose Amos and

Jan Dobson (Tura Beach) Mrs Marg Newbound Trophy Division 3: Jan Heaver and

Pat Whitty (Bermagui)

Annual Tournament 23rd -25th March 2011 at Pambula Merimbula

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ur Annual District Tournament was well attended with close to 300 entries each day. Due to the number of entries it was necessary to use Bega’s neighbouring course, Tathra, to help with the load. Both venues were extremely well presented and congratulations are extended to the Bega and Tathra Clubs for their wonderful hospitality. Our thanks also to Sandra Gillies who made the trek down south to represent WGNSW. The rain has helped all courses in the area and while we could do with a little more at this time. The courses have recovered well from the drought conditions experienced last year.

All Clubs throughout the District have reported good numbers for their Open Tournament with entries either being maintained or slightly increased. This highlights the camaraderie within our District and our desire to support the Clubs in their major open events.

We changed the format of our Pennant Season for this year to seven players in a team and only one Division. While there were a few clubs who liked this concept, there were quite a few who were disappointed to see the long standing trophies not being used. A Forum was held in July and while the format for 2011 is still being finalized, we will more than likely see a return to three Divisions. Congratulations to the Pambula-Merimbula Club on winning the Pennant Flag for 2010.

The initiative of the Jack Newton Junior Golf to introduce golf via the “Play Golf at School” programme is very welcome. We have very few new female Junior golfers coming through and it is difficult to make inroads and hopefully this programme will encourage more juniors to take up our great sport.

There have been many changes to golf as we knew it this year. The change to the handicapping system has seen most players adding a few shots to their handicap. We are only half way through the overhaul and there have been many discussions over the changes still to come. Ultimately, like most things, this will settle down.

Golf in NSW has undertaken a major change. It is with a certain degree of sadness that the history of WGNSW has come to the end of an era as we join forces with the NSWGA to move towards a stronger united body. To everyone involved in ultimately ensuring the smooth transition, thank you.

Sylvia Donohue FSC&TGA Open Tournament Winner Pambula-Merimbula Gold Pambula-Merimbula’s Winning Pennant Team L-R: Elizabeth McErlain, June Williams, Carlene Ramsay, Chewy Chia, Joy Holt, Cheryl Ramsay & Lynne Bothamley.

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Women’s Golf Illawarra Inc. Was previously Women’s Golf Nepean/Illawarra founded in 1934. Nepean became a Metropolitan Nepean District in 2009.

WGI Founded in 2008

AFFILIATED CLUBS AND DELEGATES Callala (Sandra Walter), Gerringong (Leanne Weir), HMAS Creswell (Dianne Smith), Jamberoo (Nat Fischer), Kiama (Janelle Hoskins), Nowra (Dianne Lewis), Port Kembla (Carol Coleman), Russell Vale (Dianne McKellar), Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemen’s (Trish Wiltshire), Shoalhaven Heads (Fay Howes), St Georges Basin (Kerry Mayer), Sussex Inlet (Kaye Vincent), The Grange (Josie Richardson), The Links Shell Cove (Gael Doyle), Vincentia (Frances Savige) and Wollongong (Janet Hayes).

Lynne Townsend

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Life Member Myrtle Rees President Lauris Kentwell Vice Presidents Marilyn Wright, Margaret Campbell Secretary Bev Millard Treasurer Barbara Howsan Junior Promotions Officer Joye Nelson Technical Officer Kath Sunderland Counsellor

Eleanor Ewart Other Colleen Bell

WINNERS OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS District Championship 2009: C. Bell (Port Kembla) Division 2 Winner: G. Schofield (Port Kembla) Division 3 Winner: T. Wilson (Kiama) Pennants 2010 Grade Winner: Wollongong Gold Winner: St Georges Basin Silver Winner: Kiama Junior Championship 2010 Champion: Tahnia Ravnjak (Port Kembla) Runner-up: Brittany Maher (Vincentia)

Annual Tournament 10th - 12th October 2011 at St Georges Basin Country Club

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omen’s Golf Illawarra District is now well established and the Committee is proceeding with enthusiasm. To enable a wider representation of the district on Committee, Vice-President positions for the northern and southern clubs were sought and filled for 2010.

3BBB Ladies’ Teams Classic District Playoff This event provided the district with a fun, club team competition. The Playoff brought club teams together with great camaraderie. All were present for lunch and Presentation.

In 2009, this event was played at Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemen’s Golf Club with the Jamberoo team winning with a +13 score.

Finals’ Day and District Championship Played in September 2009 at The Grange Golf Club, this closed event produced our inaugural WGI District Champion, Colleen Bell. In future years, these events will be played in conjunction with the WGI Tournament.

Club Committee Day In February this year, 81 ladies from club committees played a 9 holes Las Vegas Ambrose (3 person team) at Kiama Golf Club. With 3 teams on each tee, the field moved surprisingly well. The biggest handicap was the heat so all were happy to finish after 9 holes. Trivia questions on the tees added to the amusement. Following the golf, everyone gathered in the function room for talks, questions, problem solving. This was a very successful day that clubs are keen to host in the future.

Inter-Association Match Continuing this competition that started in 1964, a combined team from the Illawarra and Nepean districts played against a team from the CSGA district at Penrith Golf Club in August 2009. This time the Illawarra/Nepean team won. In August 2010, this match will be played at Moss Vale Golf Club.

Pennants The 2010 Pennant season started in March and played through June. There were some very close contests in all competitions. Grade was played off scratch; Gold (h’caps + to 35) and Silver (h’caps 25 - 45) with handicap. The Gold and Silver competitions were split into 2 zones. The Grade Pennant was won by the team from Wollongong Golf Club. St Georges Basin won the Gold pennant, defeating Kiama 3/2 in the Final. A Kiama team won the Silver Pennant, defeating Nowra 3/2 in the Final.

Juniors WGI Junior Girls’ Championship was played at Wollongong Golf Club on 15th January in conjunction with the Junior Prime 90 event. The Junior Girls’ Champion is Tahnia Ravnjak (Port Kembla) and Runner-up is Brittany Maher (Vincentia).

Two teams were entered in the Encourage Shield earlier this year. The 10 girls’ ages were from 10 to 12 years with one 15 years. A junior girls’ team (0 – 21 handicaps) will compete in the Sydney Pennant competition later this year.

WGI District Champion Colleen Bell

The Inaugural Tournament for Women’s Golf Illawarra will be held at Wollongong Golf Club in October 2010.

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Newcastle Hunter District Ladies Golf Association

NHDLGA Founded in 1930

AFFILIATED CLUBS AND DELEGATES Aberdeen, Belmont, Beresfield, Branxton, Charlestown, Cyprus Lakes, Denman, Dungog, Hawks Nest, Horizons, Karuah, Kurri Kurri, Maitland, Merewether, Merriwa, Muree, Murrurundi, Muswellbrook, Nelson Bay, Newcastle, Pacific Dunes, Paterson, Scone, Shortland Waters, Singleton, Sugar Valley, Tanilba, The Oaks, The Palms, The Vintage, Toronto and Waratah.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Maggie O’Donnell

Deanne Deitz

WINNERS OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS 2009 RESULTS Champion of Champions: Alicia Dundas (Toronto) Mary Moore Salver: Ann Jeffery (Belmont) Division 1: Jill Blenkey (Newcastle) Division 2: Sue Horton (Merewether) Division 3: Margaret Lewin (Belmont) 3BBB Winners: Newcastle 2010 RESULTS District Champion Newcastle Cup: Belinda Diamond (Morisset) Closed Championship: Julie Swanson (Newcastle) Division 2 Open Champion: Shirley Walsh (Belconnen) Closed Champion: Joan Lewis (Horizons) Division 3 Open/Closed Champion: Charmaine Elliott

(Nelson Bay) Division 4 Champion Stableford: Anne Rodgers (Newcastle) Junior Champion: Aliza Huff (Belmont) Beryl Tobin Trophy: Jill Blenkey (Newcastle) Veteran Salver Winner: Maggie O’Donnell (Charlestown) Pennant Winners Division 1: Waratah Division 2: Merewether Division 3: Upper Hunter Weekend Grade Winners: Nelson Bay Dolphin Team Grade Pennants: Merewether Country Cup Winners: Newcastle

Life Members

President Vice Presidents

Honorary Secretary Assistant Secretary Treasurer Junior Promotions Officer Captain Vice Captain Publicity Officer

Beryl Tobin, Barbara Smith & Sheila Kinsella Pamela Edwards Anne Watkins, Maggie O’Donnell, Aileen Williams &Delma Conlon Susie Davies Margaret White Melita Watson Gillian Mowat Judy Kildey Helen Tunks Julie Bevan

managed to remain philosophical about her “adventures.” The dates for next year District Tournament 16th, 17th and 18th March 2011 in an attempt to avoid wet weather and short daylight hours.

The inclusion of an IT person for our Publicity Officer this year has been invaluable. We have seen a revamp of our web site, flyers, and general golf news. The District is 80 years old this year so it was appropriate to start doing our Archives which has been a work in progress by one of our Vice Presidents and a past member of the NHDLGA Committee. We have found out some interesting history within this District and may we continue to make history for the generations to come.

The District held a Rules Seminar at Maitland and had a great response from clubs. Our thanks to Sue Fabian, Jean Moran GNSW Board members and Sue Wilson Deputy Chairperson Ladies Match Committee GNSW for their attendance.

WGNSW State 72-hole, State Championship, the Margery McWilliam Bowl and the LGU Salver were held in May 2010 at Newcastle, Shortland Waters and Pacific Dunes Courses. Jill Blenkey (Newcastle) won the State mid amateur championship.

As this is the last report for WGNSW it is with much pleasure on behalf of NHDLGA to wish the new identity GNSW every success. May we enjoy this wonderful sport united for the betterment of all.

ANNUAL TOURNAMENT: 16th-17th and 18th March 2011 he 2010 year started off with a huge field at Hawks Nest for T Committee’s Day. The course was in beautiful condition for everyone to enjoy. We played a 4 person team event with a slight

difference, one score on a par 3, two scores on a par 4, and 3 scores on a par 5. The year has progressed well through many events at both club level and District events.

The District Tournament held this year at Nelson Bay with capacity fields was extremely successful. The Nelson Bay weather didn’t disappoint us, it rained. First tee times were 6.45 am and with dark skies it was hard to comprehend golfers being that keen. We managed to have a slightly better day for the second day with the field moving well and delivering some excellent scores. The Dinner on the Tuesday night hosted 150 happy ladies, socialising and enjoying new company.

It was wonderful to have all three life members in attendance at the dinner, to present their individual trophies on the night. The three days ended with the foursomes at Pacific Dunes. The winning scores were excellent considering that the course was playing heavy from the continuous rain. Our thanks to Annette Baggie from WGNSW for attending. Unfortunately Annette didn’t manage to see much of the course either day due to a flat tyre day 1 and a flat battery day 2 and

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NHDLGA Division One Pennant Winners - Waratah [Their third year in a row to win and were undefeated.]

L-R: Robyn Watt, Leah Wright, Jan Sutherland, Louise Blomfield, Bev Button, Jacqui Morgan, Maree Vincent and Cheryl Middleby.

New England Golf Association

NEDGA Founded in 1931

AFFILIATED CLUBS AND DELEGATES Armidale, Deepwater, Delungra, Emmaville, Glenn Innes, Inverell, Guyra, Tenterfield, Uralla, Walcha and Warialda.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Life Members Beryl White and Deirdri Cuninghame President Joan Bragg Vice Presidents Margaret Curr and Marlene Ballinger Honorary Secretary Pat Hall Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Jan Frater Honorary Treasurer Janice Egan Handicap Manager Lorraine Moore

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ur District consists of eleven affiliated clubs with a mix of grass and sand greens; we have approximately 350 ladies playing with over 260 being veterans.

After another good (and successful for some) year of golf in the District, the committee, with Joan Bragg, our President, at the helm, is busy reviewing our constitution with the end result being the incorporation of the NEDGA. I hope we are all looking forward to the new handicapping and course rating systems and are a little less confused by it all.

Our annual three day tournament was held at the beginning of May, hosted by Armidale, with Paula McAnally being the representative from WGNSW. The following being the successful players:-

WINNERS OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS Open and Closed Champion: Amanda Carr - Armidale Division II Champion: Barb Mulligan - Walcha Division III Champion: Sally Munro -Armidale Open Veterans Champion: Jeannie Doolan - Armidale Champion of Champions: Val Davidson – Tenterfield Open Foursomes Championship: Vanessa Ward & Jan Kirk - Armidale Walcha Open Foursomes Championship Division II: Jenny Lisle & Barb Mulligan Although the numbers attending the tournament were down on the expected, I hope all the visitors enjoyed their experience of the Armidale Golf Course and the hospitality of the Armidale ladies. I would like to take this opportunity and I’m sure all committee members will join with me to thank the Armidale ladies for their help and support in the hosting of this tournament.

As we do not have our AGM until October, the results of our Veterans and 4BBB Tournaments for 2010 are not to hand at this time but the winners of 2009 tournaments were - Veterans Tournament – Carolyn Donaldson and Val Terbutt from Warialda. 4BBB Tournament – Sue Urquhart and Helen Lockwood from Inverell. These two tournaments are still to be held for 2010 and our committee is now busy arranging the Annual Sand Green Championships which are to be held at Walcha. We hope to see a large number of visitors to this event as I am sure they will enjoy playing on this lovely sand green course.

Congratulations to all who have had wins over the past year, and for those who haven’t, please keep trying and most of all enjoy your golf and good luck to all for 2010/11.

Pat Hall – Honorary Secretary NEDGA Vanessa Ward and Jan Kirk receiving the Leila Stagg Trophy from Life Member Beryl White at the Tournament Dinner in Armidale 2010

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North & North Western District Ladies Golf Association Inc.

N&NWDLGA INC. Founded in 1931

AFFILIATED CLUBS AND DELEGATES Barraba (Gail Simpson), Bellata (Sue Kirkby), Bingara (Jenny Burling), Boggabri (Adele O’Connell), Collarenebri (Sue Behsman), Gunnedah (Val Billsborough), Longyard (Amber Hill), Manilla (Carol Martin), Moree (Diane Amos), Narrabri (Peg Penberthy), Nundle (June Burr), Quirindi (Ruth Osborne), Spring Ridge (Sally Toppin), Tamworth (Pat Clark), Wee Waa (Margaret Ridley) and Werris Creek (Jann Moore).

Diane Boulton

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Life Member Betty Cross President Sally Toppin Vice Presidents June Burr and Val Chorlton Secretary Diane Boulton Handicap Manager June Doubleday Treasurer Jenny Burling Junior Promotions Officer Jenny Fisher Tournament Secretary Gail Wright Counsellor Alice Eather Co-opted Robyn Grover

WINNERS OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS N&NWDLGA Open Championship: Tamra Moore (Moree) N&NWDLGA Closed Championship: Tamra Moore (Moree) Kath Hart Salver: Lee Gourlay (Moree) Hart Jug Champion of Champions: Tamra Moore (Moree) Veterans Open Scratch: Jeannie Doolan (Armidale) Veterans Closed Scratch: Gail Wright (Narrabri) Jubilee Trophy: Vicki Gall (Moree) Bruce Beveridge Bowl: Moree Christopher Cook Cup: Narrabri Open Scratch Team: N&NWDLGA Inc. Open Foursomes Championship: Vanessa Ward &

Jeannie Doolan (Armidale) Veterans 4BBB - Goodacre Salver: Jenny Fisher &

Jann Moore (Werris Creek)

Annual Tournament 7th 8th & 9th June 2011 at Tamworth

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his past year, 16 Clubs continued to operate as affiliates with our Association, all of which were represented on our Association Committee. It is amazing how the smaller clubs continue to operate despite low numbers of lady members. We held Committee Meetings four times during the year, these include the AGM. A number of Match Committee Meetings were held when deemed necessary. In my role as District Councillor I represented our Association at the Meetings held March, June, September and November at WGNSW in Sydney.

The Moree and Thacker Salvers were played for at Wee Waa. Moree and Narrabri played for the Moree Salver and the Thacker Salver was a three way play-off between Moree, Narrabri and the host Club Wee Waa. The winner of the Moree Salver was Narrabri and the Thacker Salver was a tied win shared by Narrabri and host club Wee Waa. The Inter Club Pennants were run as a Round Robin competition with 11 teams participating, divided into two Zones. Tamworth entered two teams. Winners were: Moree (Zone 1) and Gunnedah (Zone 2). The final was held at Boggabri with Gunnedah winning the Pennant Salver 3 matches to 2. A sincere thank you to all Clubs who hosted Pennant Matches on their courses and also to those who provided lunches as well as morning tea.

The Annual Veterans Fourball was played at the Longyard in August and 96 nominations were received. The Goodacre Salver was won by Werris Creek ladies Jenny Fisher and Jann Moore. The Handicap Event was won by Longyard ladies Jo Ruttley and Margaret Daley.

Twelve teams from our District Clubs participated in the 3BBB Ladies Team Classic play-off, held at Tamworth. The event was won by a very excited Werris Creek team. The Association Country Cup 2009 was hosted by Bingara with nine clubs participating. Gunnedah Club were the winners and the runners-up were Bingara.

Junior Promotions Officer Jenny Fisher reported that there are six junior girls with WGA Handicaps. The Junior Girls Golf Clinic was conducted at Tamworth in July by Tamworth Professional Scott Roworth, with only seven girls attending. The Schoolgirls Championship was held in conjunction with the Clinic, the winner was Melissa O’Keefe of Warialda and runner-up was Teegan Daley, also of Warialda. Both girls from Warialda entered the Championship but were unable to attend the Clinic. The Handicap Manager June Doubleday reported that there are 756 players Junior Salver was played at the Tamworth Junior Open and was won by Montana Dries of Gunnedah. Montana also won the Alison Watt Memorial Trophy that was donated by with handicaps ranging from 0 to 45. This figure is a decrease of 11 players from last year. The largest group is 245 players in the 19 – 27 the Tamworth Junior Committee. handicap range, followed by 241 in the 28 – 36 handicap range.

The 2009 Annual Tournament was held at Moree Golf Club. Thanks go to the continuing sponsorship of Toyota Finance and the local District Toyota Dealers from Moree, Gunnedah, Narrabri, Tamworth and Quirindi. 175 players nominated for the 2 days and 136 players nominated for the Foursomes. The inaugural Division 4 stableford event was played with 13 players. Two new trophies were presented for the Tournament. These were the Betty Cross Salver for the Division 3 Open Championship 36 Holes and the Tamworth Trophy for the Division 4 Stableford 36 Holes.

We were pleased to welcome WGNSW Board Member and Chair of Match Sue Fabian who attended as the representative of WGNSW. Thank you to the Tournament Secretary Sandra Orton for her work and also to the Moree Lady Golfers for their hospitality and set-up for the Presentation Dinner. Thank you to the Chair of Match Committee, Betty Cross, and all other available Committee ladies for the work done throughout the duration of the Tournament as this contributes to a successful Tournament.

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N&NWDLGA 2009 Pennants Winners Margaret Allen, Coral Lorimer, Val Billsborough, Nancye Farquhar and Jacinta Stanley

WGNR

Women’s Golf Northern Rivers

Founded in 1932

AFFILIATED CLUBS AND DELEGATES Ballina (M Willis), Byron Bay (H Lewis), Casino (J Karam), Coolangatta-Tweed Heads (C Holmes), Coraki (I Drewe), Grafton (M Upton), Iluka (M Whitton), Kyogle (S Innes), Lismore (M Turnbull), Maclean (M Hirst), Mullumbimby (B Woolnough), Murwillumbah (M Parkes), Ocean Shores (V Loomes), Teven (P Brosnan), Twin Towns (C Atkinson), Woodburn-Evans Head (H Savins), Woodenbong (J Smith) and Yamba (P Cope).

Joy Slater

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Life Members Irene Fuller and Beryl Harris President Patsy Jessup Vice Presidents Cathy Blissett and Margaret Rogers Secretary Jenny Apps Assistant Secretary Joy Slater Treasurer Noeline Smith Handicap Manager Betty Mules

WINNERS OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS

Champion: A Wooldridge (Coraki) Jean Masterton Slaver: N Smith (Maclean) Irene Fuller Salver: S Russo (Yamba) Jean McIntosh Salver: A Wooldridge (Coraki) Champion of Champions: A Wooldridge (Coraki) Foursomes Champions: M Bowdidge (Twin Towns) and

H McFarlane (Maclean) Pennant Grade 1: Maclean Pennant Grade 2: Lismore Pennant Grade 3: Coolangatta-Tweed Heads Veteran Champion: Anne Jackson (Ballina) 3 Player Teams: Maclean District Medal Gold: D Sams (Yamba) District Medal Silver: M Essery (Mullumbimby) and

J Boyd (Murwillumbah) jointly District Medal Bronze: H Olive (Kyogle) 3BBB Ladies Team Classic: Iluka Gwlad Murray Scratch: D McCabe (Murwillumbah) Gwlad Murray Nett: J Gilmore (Ballina) Gwlad Murray Senior Veteran: M Kelly (Ballina)

ANNUAL TOURNAMENT 25th - 27th July 2011 at Yamba

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lthough numbers were down, the Annual Tournament was played at Maclean in dry conditions. The successful event was won by Ashleigh Wooldrige (Coraki). The foursomes were taken out by local Helen McFarlane (Maclean) and Michelle Bowdidge (Twin Towns).

Maclean hosted the Annual Veteran’s tournament contested by 71 ladies. Anne Jackson (Ballina) took out the event for the 4th consecutive year.

A Wooldridge - Northern Rivers Champion and Champion of Champions

In September Lismore hosted the Northern Rivers 3 Player Team event. With the best two of the three players’ scores to count, the event was won by Maclean, with Lismore runners-up.

Also in September the 3BBB Ladies Team Classic was keenly contested at Iluka.

Introduction of the additional teams concept saw three clubs nominate two teams.

Iluka were the winners with +10, Yamba second with +9 and Maclean third with +8.

The Northern Rivers District medal playoff took place at Coraki. The Grade 1 medal was won by Dawn Sams (Yamba), Grade 2 by May Essery (Mullumbimby) and Jeanne Boyd (Murwillumbah) jointly, with Helen Olive (Kyogle) winning Grade 3.

After commencing early, the pennant season finally finished at the end of July after protracted wet weather disrupted proceedings. Coolangatta-Tweed Heads managed to get a team into every Grade final. At the final played at Coraki, Maclean were winners of Grade 1, Lismore Grade 2 and Coolangatta-Tweed Heads were successful in Grade 3 over Casino.

In June a Ladies Golf Development camp was held at Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head. Twenty-four players came together over a weekend of coaching provided by a team of three Lady Professionals lead by Donna Southam. All facets of the game were covered. The weather was beautiful, which allowed all planned activities, both inside and outside, to flow without any problems. There has been excellent feedback from those who attended, with many reports of reduced handicaps and successful wins. There are plans to expand the program.

Jean Dahl (Grafton) has successfully defended her Club Champion title and her name will adorn the Honour Roll for the 29th time.

Our new constitution has now been accepted and the District will proceed to Incorporation.

We look forward to progressing women’s golf in conjunction with the Golf New South Wales group.

Joy Slater (District Council Delegate) and Jenny Apps (Secretary)

Pennant Winners - Maclean L-R: Molly Plunkett, Nancy Phillips, Chris Forrester, Pat Harris, Helen McFarlane; Mary Moore (absent).

WGNR 3 Player Teams Winners 2009 L-R: Molly Plunkett, Noeline Smith & Nancy Phillips

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Riverina Ladies Golf Association Inc.

RLGA Founded in 1932

AFFILIATED CLUBS AND DELEGATES Berrigan (Maree Doyle), Coleambally (Margaret Nasby), Commercial Albury (Billie Carden), Coolamon (Karen Hilton), Corowa (Priscella Sellick), Culcairn (Laurel Brown), Deniliquin (Virginia Lange), Finley (Pam Angove), Ganmain (Fay Winter), Goolgowi, Griffith (Sue Peters), Hay, Henty (Ellen Pratt), Hillston, Holbrook (Yvonne Roach), Howlong (Sue Eisenhauer), Jerilderie (Joy Sturrock), Jindera (Louise Harper), Kapooka, Khancoban, Leeton (Jacqui Walsh), Lockhart (Jeanette Ronfeldt), Narrandera (Judy Vearing), Rand (Chris Robey), Rankin Springs, The Rock ( Carol McGrath), Thurgoona (Jenny Larkin), Tooleybuc, Wagga City (Trish Gray), Wagga Wagga Country Club (Lyn Stewart), Welaregang, Wilcannia and Yenda Diggers.

Aileen Whiticker

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Life Members Kath Bahr and Beryl Kennedy President Lorraine Hickey Vice Presidents Barbara Weiley,Virginia Lange,

Rayma Kemis, Kath Lamont Secretary Meralyn Fage Treasurer Olive Finnen Captain Carolyn Martin Junior Promotions Officer Margaret Playford Counsellor Noni Hulme Trophy Custodian Janelle Hoban

WINNERS OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS Riverina Champion: D Wolfe (Wodonga) Bronze Champion: C Robey (Rand) Foursomes: Sue Peters and Annie Hicks (Griffith) Sandgreen Champions: Joint winners Kylie McDougall

(Hay), Rosemary Orr (Narrandera) and

Carolyn Martin (Coleambally) Pennant: Finley defeated Henty

Annual Tournament August 2011 at Corowa

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he AGM and Open Championship was held at Wagga City Golf Club in August with over 200 players. This year it was decided to combine the Open and Bronze tournaments which was very successful, both for the golf and socially. It was described as a “happy and friendly tournament.” The good weather was a bonus as well having Jan Heys represent WGNSW. The team from Wagga City golf represented RLGA at Nelson Bay for the 3BBB final.

They thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The Opening Day was held at Howlong in March with 120 ladies enjoying great weather and a very good course in immaculate condition. Barbara Weiley and Chris Mildren from Commercial Albury won on the day with 45 points.

The Pennant was keenly contested and the team from Finley won from Henty. It was 15 years since Finley had won the pennant.

Foursomes Championships were held at Narrandera with 80 players. Sue Peters and Annie Hicks from Griffith were the champions for 2010.

Sandgreen Championships were held at Lockhart with 70 players. Joint winners were Kylie McDougall from Hay, Rosemary Orr from Narrandera and Carolyn Martin from Coleambally.

The Inter-Association Match was hosted by Temora. RLGA won the Silver division and South West won the Bronze division.

Culcairn Golf Club celebrated their centunary this year. This is quite a significant achievement as they have only a few voluntary helpers to maintain their course.

We are pleased to announce that RLGA became incorporated on 1st July.

RLGA Champion Di Wolfe with Wagga City Golf Club Lady President Pam Uhr

The introduction of the new handicapping system has proved very challenging, especially as we have been in drought for ten years and now have wet courses.

The committee and members have been busy attending tournaments over the Riverina.

This is greatly appreciated by the host clubs. Many thanks to all those players.

Good golfing to all.

Lorraine Hickey President RLGA

Winning Pennant Team, Finley L-R: Margo Bobertson, Debbie Pyke, Pam Angove, Jeanette Delminco and Margaret Lemsing

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South West Ladies’ Golf Association

SWLGA Founded in 1935

AFFILIATED CLUBS AND DELEGATES Ariah Park (D Collis), Binalong (A Glover), Boorowa (P Croker), Clover Leigh, Cootamundra (M Phillips), Gundagai (S Murray), Harden (R Chard), Junee (J Longmore), Lake Cargelligo (J Sanson), Temora (A Flakelar), Tipperary, Tumbarumba (M Horwitz), Tumut (J Cooper), Weethalle (B Fenning) and Young (N McGregor).

Julie Jenkins

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Life Members Audrey Flakelar and Jenny Leahy President Jill Graham Vice Presidents Fay Bryce, Julie Jenkins,

Vicki Johnson and Mandi Onus Secretary Helen Spencer Assistant Secretary Lyn Martin Treasurer Barbara Beveridge Handicap Manager Judy Finkle Co-opted Member Sheila Murry

WINNERS OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS Open and Closed Champion: Helen Spencer Division 2: Judy Gorton (Temora) Division 3: Audrey Flakelar (Temora) Open and Closed Foursomes: Helen Spencer and Jeanette Elliott SWLGA Scratch Teams Event A Grade: Temora B Grade: Cootamundra

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  he 2009 SWLGA Annual Tournament was held at Cootamundra in October 2009 and was a successful and enjoyable weekend. Helen Spencer won both the Open and Closed Championship. Judy Gorton from Temora won Division 2 and Audrey Flakelar from Temora won Division 3.

The foursomes on Sunday had to be halted mid morning due to thunderstorms but eventually got underway an hour later with a slightly reduced field. Helen Spencer and Jeanette Elliott were the winners of both Open and Closed Foursomes Championships.

The AGM held at the end of October saw a change in some committee members with Jill Graham taking over as President but Helen Spencer stayed on as Honorary Secretary and Barb Beverage as Honorary Treasurer.

Open & Closed Champion Helen Spencer

The first major tournament in 2010 for SWLGA was the Scratch Teams Event in early May held this year at Binalong. After a rain delayed start play got under way.

A Grade was won by Temora for the third year in a row. B Grade was won by Cootamundra for the very first time.

In May a few of our girls attended the Rating Course held in Wagga Wagga over two days. It proved to be quite challenging and there seems to be a lot of work ahead to rate our area.

The annual Inter Association Match between SWLGA and Riverina Ladies Golf Association was held at Temora in early June with Riverina retaining the Silver Division for which we struggled to get enough players due to the new handicapping system. The Bronze Division was won

by SWLGA. Our Pennant Final is our next event to be held at Harden between Young and Gundagai on 2nd August. Then it will be full steam ahead for our Annual Tournament in October at Gundagai.

Congratulations to all those involved in the Merger Agreement between Golf NSW and Womens Golf NSW Inc. We are looking forward to the future under Golf Australia and being part of NSW Golf Inc. Jill Graham President SWLGA

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Western Districts Ladies Golf Association Inc. AFFILIATED CLUBS AND DELEGATES NORTH DIVISION Binnaway, Brewarrina, Cobar (Sally Bannister), Coolah, Coonabarabran (Megan Clifton), Coonamble (Pam Goldsmith), Darling River, Dubbo (Melissa Russell), Dunedoo (Lores Denman), Gilgandra (Margaret Harris), Gulargambone (Pauline McIsaac), Gulgong, Henbury (Carol Anderson), Lightning Ridge, Mendooran, Mudgee (Frances Hodges), Narromine (Marj Kelly), Nyngan, Trangie (Linda McCutcheon), Walgett, Wanaaring, Warren (Joan Robey) and Wellington (Lorraine Forrest ).

Marcia Box

Robyn Newey

SOUTH DIVISION Albert (Josie Matthews), Bathurst (Lyn Cameron), Blayney, Bogan Gate (Dorelle Scott), Canowindra (Thelma Bliss), Caragabal, Condobolin (Robyn Ries), Cowra (Anne Coates), Cumnock (Sue O’Brien), Duntryleague (Helen Corby), Forbes (Jill Cripps), Grenfell (Julie Scott), Lyndhurst, Manildra (Narelle Provost), Molong (Betty Watcham), Orange Ex Services (Maureen Commins), Parkes (Anita Medcalf), Peak Hill (Sue Connolly), Sunny Ridge, Tottenham (Tricia Vincent), Trundle (Threse Drenkhahn), Wentworth (Brenda O’Neil), West Wyalong (Anni Stear) and Yeoval (Lorraine Konovas).

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Life Members Mrs Eunice Bishop & Mrs Trish Wyatt President Beryl McCloskey Vice Presidents Paula McAnally Jenni Fagan & Josie Matthews Honorary Secretary Robyn Newey Assistant Secretary Sue Martin Treasurer Jo Doughty Handicap Managers Colleen Helyar & Carol Furney Captain (Chair of Match) Penny Russ-Smith Junior Promotions Officer Sharon Nott Counsellors Edna Jenkins, Betty Brennan,

Ada Brien & Jill Fagg Newsletter Editor Anne Coates Co-opted Penny Russ-Smith, Nancy Elrington,

Val Heferen & Marcia Box

WINNERS OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS Far West Rose Bowl 2009: Played at Nyngan

Pam Davis Salver:

Canowindra - Team Members: T Bliss, M. Agustin & H Constable Jenny Hoy (Parkes)

Junior Championships 2009: Kayla Smith (Orange Ex-Services) Played at Duntryleague 3BBB District Final 2009: Canowindra - Team Members: Played at Warren J Middleton, J Fairley &

H Constable Finals Day 2009 Champion of Champions: Lyn Guise (Parkes) Sand Green Champion: Rosemary Newton (Walgett) Pennant Winners: Parkes – Team Members:

Kaye Jones, Margaret Hogan,

Colleen Flynn, Leonie Thompson &

Anne Berkeley

WDLGA Spoon Division 1: Lorriane Maxwell (Parkes) Division 2: Ruth Lay (Wellington) Division 3: Heather Mewitt (Wentworth) Annual WDLGA Tournament 2010 Cowra & Grenfell Open Jubilee Bowl & Alan Yuille Cup: Alison Seib

(Orange Ex-Services) Division 2 Open & Mable Mackenzie Salver:

Colleen Flynn (Parkes) Division 3 Open & Joyce Abbott Cup:

Chris Dolbel (Cowra) Division 4 Open & Euncie Bishop Bowl:

Yvonne Stapleton (Bathurst) Open Foursomes Mrs J H Fagan Cup:

Kay Dymond & Alison Mooney (Antill Park) Friendship Salver: Pauline Potts & Lois Lang (Wellington)

Annual Tournament on the 10th 11th & 12th May 2011 at Wellington & Molong Golf Clubs

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WDLGA Founded in 1927

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  DLGA Committee and members have travelled extensively throughout our large District not only to district meetings but also to our 47 clubs for their annual tournaments.

thank the players for their attendance and look forward to seeing you all next year at Wellington & Molong on the 10th – 12th May 2011.

In June, Coolah hosted our Sand Greens Team event, with Manildra the winners.

Firstly to Nyngan in July 2009 for our Far West Rose Bowl with a coach load of ladies enjoying a very well organized and fun filled weekend. Also in July our Junior Camp was held in Duntryleague in Orange in very cold conditions. With our JPO Sharon Nott at the helm all the girls were very well cared for. The winner of the Junior Championships was Kayla Smith from Orange ExServices Country Club.

The Committee and Members of WDLGA would like to congratulate and thank Paula McAnally for her hard work and commitment as a WGNSW Board Member for the past six years. Paula has been a huge part of the work, helping to mould the new and exciting future of golf in NSW. We are very proud of her achievements and are pleased she is part of our District as a Vice President.

It was then onto Cowra for our August Meeting. Warren hosted 3BBB District Final in August with a shot-gun start, that worked very well for this event. Canowindra were the winners, with 30 teams and 27 clubs represented.

Happy Golfing to all!

WDLGA would also like to thank WGNSW for all the support through-out the years and wish the new Board of Golf NSW every success for the future.

Robyn Newey Honorary Secretary WDLGA

September was Finals Day at Wellington with Parkes winning the Pennants and Lyn Guise (Parkes) winning Champion of Champions and Rosie Newton (Walgett) Sand Greens Champion. Also the same day a large field contested the WDLGA Stableford Spoon Event.

In October our AGM was hosted by Wellington with Beryl McCloskey elected as our new President. Prior to the AGM we were fortunate to have Lynne Ritchie speak to us about the new handicap system and how it all was going to work.

November our meeting was held at Cumnock bringing 2009 to a close.

February we travelled to Mudgee for our meeting and in March our bi-annual Special Meeting was held at Wellington, with Sue Fabian our Guest Speaker informing us of the Golf NSW Merger. This meeting was very well attended, with Sue having an extremely captive audience.

Our 2010 Tournament at Cowra & Grenfell was very successful. We were fortunate to have Jean Moran representing WGNSW in our field playing all three days and it was pleasing to see her in the winning circle.

WDLGA Open Tournament 2010 Winner Alison Seib (right) with Jean Moran (left)

The Presentation Dinner was at Cowra Golf Club on the Wednesday night with Alison Seib from Orange Ex-Services taking out the honors for the first time.

Following Presentations, Cowra & Grenfell put on a wonderful floor show that was very entertaining. We

Pennant Winners 2009 Parkes Team L-R: Anne Berkerely, Leonie Thompson, Kaye Jones, Margaret Hogan & Colleen Flynn

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METROPOLITAN Central South AFFILIATED CLUBS AND DELEGATES Bardwell Valley, Beverley Park, Bexley, Bondi, Bonnie Doon, Botany, Cronulla, Eastlake, Hurstville, Kareela, Kogarah, Marickville, Moore Park, New South Wales, Randwick, Royal Sydney, St Michaels, The Australian, The Coast, The Lakes, Woolahra and Woolooware.

Jill Roach

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his year we farewelled two Councillors, Rosemary Stone and Barbara Bohdanowicz, and welcomed Diane Lindsay and Val Bronson.

WINNERS OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS Australian Senior Championship

Val Bronson

Diana Lindsay

Sylvia Donohoe (Bonnie Doon) won for 6th time Lynne Townsend (NSW) runner-up Grade Bonnie Doon won the No.1 Grade; the

Royal Sydney won the No.4 Grade and

The Lakes were Runners-up in No.1 Grade.

JNJGF Harvey Norman Juniors

Carly Beck (The Australian) Scratch Winner, Chantal Hodson (The Australian ) 2nd Scratch

Claudia Lim (The Australian) 3rd Scratch Jack Newton State Championships Jessica Martin (NSW) won the Girls 17 years Plate

Cup by 12 Shots, 2nd in the Girls 17 years Plate

Scratch.

Michaela Scheetz won the Girls 15 years Cup Nett,

2nd in the Girls 15 years Cup Scratch Kogarah Open Salver Zoe Ticehurse (NSW) won with 79 scratch.

The Salver for Nett Event was won by Dinah Moran

(Kogarah) on a 37 handicap, Recording 63 nett.

Moore Park Bowl

Glee Vereker 66 nett; Lesley Heath, Stableford Jane Taylor, Scratch (St. Michaels) NSW Mixed Foursomes

Allyce Watkinson (The Lakes) and

Matt Stieger (St. Michaels) won this championship

for the second year in a row.

The Lakes Cup

Adrianna Brent (The Lakes) won with 75.

The Runner-up was Jacqui Morgan (Monash) with 76

BEVERLEY PARK - The William (Bill) McWilliam Memorial Trophy for ladies was played on February 23 at BEVERLEY PARK, and for men on the following Saturday. It was a single stroke event, and the inaugural lady winner was Carol McDonald with a score of 71 nett. Her name, together with that of the male winner, is engraved on a trophy which had been organised in remembrance of Bill.

One of the younger members of The Lakes, Cathleen Santoso, came equal 3rd in the Australian Girls’ Amateur Championships at Ulverstone, Tasmania. She also played in the NSW Interstate Junior team that went on to win the Burtta Cheney Cup. After nine consecutive years as runners-up it was a great victory for NSW. Nerida Gregory (NSW) was a member of the NSW Junior team that won the Interstate series. Olivia Wilson (NSW) was awarded the WGNSW Laurel Wreath for her round of 71 (2 under par) at Newcastle Golf Club in the NSW Stroke event.

Averil Waters, from Randwick ,was elected President of the Women Veterans Golf Association. A special week of golf was held to celebrate 50 years since Randwick Golf Club came to Malabar.

ST. MICHAELS successfully defended their Silver Interclub Trophy for 2010 in a very exciting finish at The Australian winning 4 games to 3. NSW were runners-up.

Many of our clubs are very active in organising Charity Days, and we recognise the hard work and time that is involved in organising these events. Randwick raised $28,000 taking total donations to the Prince of Wales Children’s Hospital to approx. $300,000. Kareela had a very successful day raising $19,000 for Anaphylaxis Australia.

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METROPOLITAN North AFFILIATED CLUBS AND DELEGATES Asquith, Avondale, Cammeray, Castle Cove, Chatswood, Gordon, Killara, Lane Cove, Northbridge, Pymble and Roseville.

W

ith Annette Baggie’s election to the WGNSW Board in November, Julie Jones (Northbridge, Killara) was appointed to the Council.

Our Zone meeting has been postponed until after the merger has been finalised.

A general observation amongst clubs has been the experience of declining numbers of women players.

Older players are retiring and younger players are not joining in sufficient numbers to make up the difference. Several clubs have implemented programmes to encourage new players. Clinics, interim memberships, trial memberships, and reduced joining fees have been offered in several clubs, and are proving successful.

In addition, many clubs are offering shorter competitions, e.g. nine or twelve holes. The reduced format has proven popular. Handicapping these events has enabled players to compete and maintain a handicap.

Jeannie Henry

Congratulations to Northbridge on the celebration of their 75th Anniversary.

Several clubs including Roseville, Gordon, Lane Cove have undergone course modifications. Gordon, in conjunction with Ku-Ring-Gai Council, is undertaking a sewer mining project. The works are massive, but will provide the club with an environmentally friendly watering system.

The World Masters Games drew several entrants from our area. Nina Davidson, Killara, won a gold medal for her age group (49-54) in the Stableford Competition, and Akke McLintock from Pymble made the finals.

Margaret Koeninger

In competitions, Chatswood came on strong, being shield winners in Bronze I, Bronze 3 and Bronze 4, with their Silver team coming second. Chatswood have retained the Bronze I Pennant for 2010. Asquith was runner-up in the Bronze Medallion Team event and will be hosting in September. Avondale played host to the Gold Medal Play-Off, and Suellen Barker – from Avondale, was joint winner (nett score 70).

Deb Barber from Gordon won the Bronze Medal at North Ryde. Gordon was also represented at Killara by Fiona Dowsing, Anne Morton and Carol Peters to play in the Peugeot Women’s Classic. The Willoughby Shield was hosted and won by Castle Cove in October, beating Chatswood and Northbridge.

Two clubs had course records broken. Lesley Papworth, who won the Cammeray Bowl, set a new course record, with a scratch score of 70, beating the previous 73. Sharon Thompson set a new closed course record of 75 at Avondale.

Clubs are settling in to the new handicapping system. Installation and upgrading of computers, players adjusting to higher handicaps and the new method of calculation, and the interesting exercise of selecting teams have all made for a challenging new experience. In a year’s time, all will have settled down, and we’ll be handling this with the greatest of ease!

All clubs have been generous in their charity fund-raising. The beneficiaries of these activities include Breast Cancer Research, Red Cross, Jeans for Genes Day, Biggest Morning Tea, Alzheimers, Careflight, Riding for the Disabled and for local organisations, Hornsby Hospital and StreetWORK.

Julie Jones

With the end of the era of WGNSW, we look forward to working in the newly established Golf New South Wales. We wish all the best to the inaugural Board of GNSW.

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METROPOLITAN Northern Peninsula AFFILIATED CLUBS AND DELEGATES Avalon, Balgowlah, Bayview, Cromer, Elanora, Long Reef, Manly, Mona Vale, Monash, Palm Beach, Terrey Hills, Wakehurst and Warringah.

n 2009, Tarina Foote resigned from Council and was replaced by Jann I Pearson (Mona Vale). Our first event of the year was the Pewter Plate, played at Monash Country Club in July with joint winners being declared

– Ryde Parramatta represented by Heather Austin and Jan Gearing and Wakehurst represented by Barbara Webster and Sheila Hamilton with a score of 54 points.

Playing for Bayview, Di Hoschke won the Metropolitan Vets Championship at Carnarvon and Chris and Tess Clarke won the Mother and Daughter Cup at Killara.

Olwyn Johnstone

Lynne Robson

World Masters Games golf was played at Long Reef, Monash and Mona Vale with Gold Medals won by Jacqui Morgan (Monash) and Anne Martin (Wakehurst), a Silver Medal by Loretta Woodhead (Wakehurst) and a Bronze Medal by Lucy Minehan (Mona Vale). Wakehurst had a very successful Mountain Week with Debbie Nunn taking out the Yallambee Cup, Anne Mitchell the Blue Mountains Trophy, Barbara Webster the Megalong Valley Trophy and Jacquie Collins the Jamison Valley Trophy. The 3BBB Teams Classic final was played at Nelson Bay and Wakehurst teams came in first and second.

Over 600 entrants, local, interstate and overseas played in the Barrenjoey Peninsula week of golf in February. The main event was won by Adriana Brent from The Lakes from Carly Beck of Wakehurst and the nett event by Jacqui Morgan from Monash.

Biggest Morning Teas for Breast Cancer were held by Balgowlah and Mona Vale, and Charity days raised funds for Breast Cancer, Rural Fire Services, Bear Cottage, Chris O’Brien Cancer Centre, Jane McGrath Foundation and Prostate Cancer by Manly, Monash, Mona Vale, Cromer and Bayview.

We would like to thank all Board members for their hard work towards the successful amalgamation with NSW Golf Association and wish them well in the future with Golf NSW.

Jann Pearson

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METROPOLITAN WEST AFFILIATED CLUBS AND DELEGATES Ashlar, Bankstown, Barnwell Park, Cabramatta, Canterbury, Carnarvon, Castle Hill, Concord, Fairfield, Fox Hills, Georges River, Liverpool, Massey Park, Muirfield, New Brighton, North Ryde, Oatlands, Parramatta, Pennant Hills, RAE, Riverlands, Rosnay, Ryde-Parramatta and Strathfield.

T

he Zone Meeting was held on 17th August 2009 at Bankstown Golf Club. Special guests were Nicky Bethwaite (General Manager WGNSW), Sue Fabian (Chair of WGNSW Match Committee and member of Golf Australia Championship Committee), Lynne Ritchie (Chair of WGNSW Course Rating and Handicapping Committee and member of Golf Australia Course Rating and Handicapping Committee) and Peter van Wegen (CEO Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation. Katrina Brown (2008-9 President WGNSW) was unable to attend. Thirty-five ladies attended from 20 clubs.

Nicky gave an update on the proposed merger of WGNSW and Golf NSW with many questions being asked. Nicky advised that the timeline aimed for was 1st July 2010 and explained the benefits of the merger.

Jane Searle

Sue Fabian gave us information on Club competitions and how best we can improve the number of ladies playing golf as at present they are declining. She gave examples, such as hosting events like the 9-hole handicap competitions.

Lynne Ritchie gave us a very informative update on Course Rating and the Slope System.

Peter van Wegen advised that since the Foundation now offers free membership the numbers have increased from 1700 to 6000 which in turn has increased numbers in the JNJGF events.

He has also asked two school Principals to develop a program to take to the Education Department to help get a program into schools.

The 2009 Girls Encourage Shield was won by Cabramatta who defeated Castle Hill in the final – both Metropolitan West Clubs.

Margaret Ashton

The Lake Macquarie Women’s Amateur was won by Julia Boland from Pennant Hills.

We were thrilled that Jane Searle (Metropolitan West Councillor) was once again selected as Manager of the NSW Open Squad and also managed the Queen Sirikit Cup which was played in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Pennant Hills defeated Concord to win No 2 Grade, Cumberland were runners-up in No. 3 Grade and Massey Park won No. 6 Grade.

The Bing Lee NSW Women’s Open was held at Oatlands and once again proved to be a very successful event.

The Coronation Medal was won by Concord.

Charity Days were held by many clubs in Metropolitan West raising a lot of money for very worthy charities.

Elsa Hocking

All in all a good year for the Metropolitan West and good luck to everyone in 2010/11.

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METROPOLITAN Nepean

Was previously Women’s Golf Nepean/Illawarra founded in 1934. Illawarra became a District in its own right in 2008.

WGNepean

Founded in 2009

AFFILIATED CLUBS AND DELEGATES Antill Park, Camden, Camden Lakeside, Campbelltown, Dunheved, Glenmore, Grose River, Leonay, Lynwood, Macarthur Grange, Macquarie Links, Orchard Hills, Penrith, Richmond, Riverside Oaks, Twin Creeks, Wallacia-Panthers, Windsor and Wisemans Ferry.

Yvonne Day

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Life Member June Smith President Nancye Cullen Vice President Christel McDonald Secretary Dianne Moncrieff Treasurer

Carol Smidt Captain Lynne Cupples Junior Promotions Officer Nancye Cullen Committee Di Ommundsen-Kennedy Committee & Public Officer Ruth Murdoch

HAWKESBURY CLASSIC: An innovative event was inaugurated in June 2010 by three Nepean clubs: Windsor, Lynwood and Richmond. Each club hosted an 18-hole individual stableford, with a 2-ball in conjunction, on their usual “Ladies’ Day” and the weather conditions. main prize went to the individual overall 3-day winner, Margaret Magnusson of Richmond. This event proved very popular with Overall District events saw a drop in 140 competitors each day and so successful that it will be repeated numbers, especially for the Annual in 2011. Twenty-two clubs were represented. Congratulations to Tournament at Camden Valley in April.

This was put down mainly to the split from these three clubs. WGNSW representative Mrs Sandra Gillies, attended to present the prizes on the final day. Her gracious the Illawarra that used to provide half the field. The 2-day Tournament was, however, comments on the success of the event, the numbers that stayed for deemed a success. The WGNSW President, presentation and the friendship shown were well received.

Mrs Sue Fabian was made most welcome Camden Valley, as a Golf Club, closed on 30th June 2010 as part

by WG Nepean President, Ms Nancye of the land is developed for housing; its playing members have Judy Harris Cullen, and addressed those present at the transferred to Camden Lakeside “just around the corner.” Camden Tournament Dinner with an update on the Valley will retain a 9-hole course for the use of social players and merger of WGNSW and NSWGA. its existing clubhouse to cater for all their members.

The Foursomes Championships, normally Leonay Golf Club celebrated its 70th Anniversary as part of Emu held on the 3rd day of the Tournament, Plains Sporting & Recreation Club (40 years). was deferred to the morning prior to the AGM in October as the course was The District congratulates the successful Golf NSW Board unavailable to us for the three days. It is members on their election and thanks most sincerely for the work becoming increasingly difficult to obtain access to one course for three days and the and dedication of the WGNSW Board, Committee members and Staff, past and present. We wish them the very best for the future.

Committee decided to play the Foursomes Championship on the morning prior to the AGM in 2010 and 2011. It is envisaged WINNERS OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS that competitors will stay for the AGM after presentation and lunch.

2009 WGN Finals’ Day Champion of Champions: B. Grame (Leonay) Course Rating training and practice in Jo-Ellen Thorpe Gold Medal: D. Stein (Antill Park) the District is superbly managed by Janet Silver Medal: Y. Mudiman (Windsor) O’Brien of Campbelltown/Macquarie Links. It is expected that the rating of 18 Rose Payten Division 1: C. Perry (Richmond) clubs to the USGA System in the Nepean area should commence in August. The Rose Payten Division 2: D. Stein (Antill Park) District appreciates the valuable time and effort by all their volunteer raters. It Mrs Bridges Team Trophy: Richmond has not been an easy process to grasp.

Veterans’ Champion: S. Carberry (Camden Valley) The District 3BBB Play-off was held at the newly opened and challenging Junior Champion: Not contested course, Lynwood. Winners: Lynwood & Windsor 2.

2009 Pennants Pennant 1: Wallacia-Panthers Clubs have reported favourable results for their Charity Days. Congratulations Pennant 2: Windsor to Camden, raising well in Weekend: Macquarie Links excess of $10K each year over the last four years for the local Inter Assn WGNI v CSGA: WGNI def CSGA Survivors of Breast Cancer WGN District Tournament group which give aid to those Open & Closed Champion: M. Williamson (Lynwood) families afflicted.

Division 2 Jean Rees Trophy: M. Pryce (Wallacia-Panthers) 2010 METRO GRADE: Division 3 NIA Trophy: C. Green (Camden) After the success in their Jubilee Trophy: C. Green (Camden) inaugural year (2009 - Grade Rose Payten Vase: Camden Valley 6 winners), Macquarie Links rd 2010 Pennants came a creditable 3 in Grade Pennant 1: Richmond 5. Camden Valley and Penrith came 3rd and 5th respectively in Pennant 2: Windsor Grade 6.

WGN Open and Closed Championships he District Finals’ Day was held T at Windsor in December, after a postponement in October due to adverse

Winner MET Nepean Melissa Williamson

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Annual Tournament 7th & 8th April 2011 at Richmond Golf Club

WGNSW Members 2009 - 2010 Club - as at 31.6.2010

Ladies

Jrs

Blue Mountains District Blackheath

83

4

Katoomba

17

0

Wingham

64

1

Illawarra District

Woolgoolga RSL

71

0

Callala

2372

40

26 Clubs

Leura

51

5

Central Southern District

Lithgow

37

0

Belconnen

77

2

58

2

Gerringong

49

2

HMAS Creswell

39

0

Jamberoo

90

2

Kiama

110

8

Oberon

32

0

Bowral

132

3

Nowra

134

3

Portland

12

1

Braidwood

18

0

Port Kembla

209

4

Springwood

77

1

Capital

73

6

Russell Vale

96

8

10

2

Shoalhaven Ex-Servicemens

30

0

Shoalhaven Heads

85

0

Wentworth Falls

83

6

Crookwell

8 Clubs

392

17

Fairbairn

26

6

Federal

221

0

Gibraltar Country

27

4

Central Coast District Everglades

264

0

Gold Creek

38

0

Gosford

156

2

Goulburn

97

4

Kooindah Waters

19

0

Gungahlin Lakes

64

5

Magenta Shores

121

3

Highlands

57

0

Mangrove Mountain

25

0

Kangaroo Valley

33

0

Morisset

146

0

Moss Vale

136

2

Terrigal

145

0

Mount Broughton

36

0

Toukley

119

2

Murrumbidgee

96

1

Tuggerah Lakes

209

3

Queanbeyan

66

5

Wyong

139

4

RMC

110

0

10 Clubs

1343

14

Royal Canberra

288

6

Central North Coast District

Tully Park

25

4

Yass

59

3

Bellingen RSL

40

1

Yowani

171

4

Bonville International

46

0

22 Clubs

1860

57

Bowraville

17

0

Bulahdelah

26

0

Far South Coast & Tablelands District

Camden Haven

110

1

Bega

60

2

Coffs Harbour

268

7

Bermagui

65

0

Coomba Park

5

0

Bombala

16

0

Crescent Head

72

1

Catalina

197

5

Dorrigo

6

0

Coolamatong

27

0

Forster-Tuncurry

282

0

Cooma

35

0

Frederickton

40

0

Delegate

5

0

Gloucester

35

0

Eden

38

6

Harrington Waters

44

8

Jindabyne

11

0

Kempsey

50

4

Mandeni

5

0

Krambach

24

0

Mollymook

260

7

Macksville

21

0

Moruya

137

2

Nambucca Heads

86

0

Narooma

112

3

Port Macquarie

275

1

Pambula-Merimbula

358

3

Sawtell

180

4

Tathra

92

0

South West Rocks

159

0

Thredbo

5

0

Tallwoods

113

0

Tura Beach

125

2

Taree

99

5

Tuross Head

41

0

Urunga

85

1

18 Clubs

1589

30

Wauchope

154

6

St Georges Basin

129

2

Sussex Inlet

60

3

The Grange

126

9

The Links Shell Cove

15

0

Vincentia

70

7

Wollongong

170

3

16 Clubs

1470

53

Newcastle - Hunter District Aberdeen

28

0

Belmont

265

8

Beresfield Ladies

50

0

Branxton

57

9

Charlestown

138

2

Cypress Lakes

28

0

Denman

25

1

Dungog

18

0

Hawks Nest

176

0

Horizons

84

1

Karuah & District

17

0

Kurri

44

3

Maitland

112

0

Merewether

175

1

Merriwa

13

0

Muree

84

2

Murrurundi

9

1

Muswellbrook

52

1

Nelson Bay

310

3

Newcastle

172

1

Pacific Dunes

18

0

Paterson

40

0

Scone

43

0

Shortland Waters

105

7

Singleton

46

2

Sugar Valley

45

0

Tanilba

43

1

The Oaks

60

1

The Vintage

65

1

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Toronto

52

0

Mullumbimby

69

1

Clover Leigh

3

0

Waratah

139

11

Murwillumbah

168

4

Cootamundra

58

2

31 Clubs

2513

56

New England District Armidale

97

3

Ocean Shores

98

2

Gundagai

53

0

Teven

33

0

Harden

26

0

Twin Towns

141

0

Junee

25

0

Woodburn-Evans Head

59

3

Lake Cargelligo

12

0

Deepwater

4

0

Woodenbong

10

2

Talbingo

15

0

Delungra

5

0

Yamba

206

1

Temora

33

0

18 Clubs

2020

29

Tipperary

3

0

Emmaville

11

0

Glen Innes

32

1

Guyra

28

1

Riverina District

Tumbarumba

16

0

Tumut

53

0

Inverell

52

2

Berrigan

32

0

Weethalle

10

0

Tenterfield

38

0

Coleambally

31

1

Young

69

3

16 Clubs

432

5

2

Uralla

31

1

Commercial Albury

125

4

Walcha

41

0

Coolamon

13

0

Warialda

28

2

Corowa

174

19

Western District

11 Clubs

367

10

Culcairn

5

0

Albert

16

North & Northwest District Barraba

15

2

Deniliquin

145

0

Bathurst

121

3

Finley

65

4

Binnaway

6

0

Ganmain

11

0

Blayney

10

0

9

0

Bogan Gate

12

0

119

0

Brewarrina

14

0

Bellata

4

0

Goolgowi

Bingara

30

0

Griffith

Boggabri

19

0

Hay

28

0

Canowindra

60

0

Collarenebri

3

0

Henty

22

0

Caragabal

13

0

Gunnedah

85

3

Hillston

18

0

Cobar

60

1

Longyard

70

1

Holbrook

21

0

Condobolin

36

0

Howlong

449

1

Coolah

21

1

Manilla

18

0

Moree

100

8

Jerilderie

24

0

Coonabarabran

31

6

Narrabri

68

2

Jindera

13

0

Coonamble

37

0

Nundle

10

0

Kapooka

6

1

Cowra

51

2

Quirindi

32

0

Khancoban

24

0

Cumnock

17

2

Spring Ridge

12

0

Leeton

64

1

Darling River

Tamworth

288

1

Lockhart

23

0

Dubbo

9

0

171

0

Wee Waa

23

1

Narrandera

54

4

Dunedoo

7

0

Werris Creek

28

1

Rand

8

0

Duntryleague

188

0

16 Clubs

805

19

Rankin Springs

4

0

Forbes

52

3

Northern Rivers District

The Rock

14

0

Gilgandra

12

0

Thurgoona

148

18

Grenfell

21

0

Ballina

242

1

Tooleybuc

17

0

Gulargambone

9

0

Byron Bay

115

6

Wagga City

119

2

Gulgong

9

2

Casino

63

1

Wagga Wagga Country

184

2

Henbury

23

0

Welaregang

18

0

Lightning Ridge

12

0

Coolangatta Tweed Heads

395

4

Coraki

44

0

Grafton

129

3

Iluka

73

0

Kyogle

39

0

Lismore

74

0

Maclean

62

1

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Yenda 32 Clubs

10

0

Lyndhurst

3

0

1997

57

Manildra

19

0

Mendooran

3

0

Molong

12

0

Mudgee

91

3

South West District Ariah Park

14

0

Binalong

14

0

Narromine

52

0

Boorowa

28

0

Nyngan

15

0

Orange Ex-Services

79

1

Camden

77

7

Monash

175

2

Parkes

43

0

Camden Valley

42

0

Terrey Hills

54

0

Peak Hill

9

0

Campbelltown

57

2

Wakehurst

351

2

Sunny Ridge

3

0

Dunheved

39

1

Warringah

173

3

12 Clubs

2670

23

Tottenham

18

0

Glenmore

51

5

Trangie

25

0

Grose River

11

0

Trundle

12

0

Leonay

61

1

Metro - West

Walgett

8

0

Lynwood

35

4

Ashlar

77

2

Wanaaring

2

1

Macarthur Grange

8

0

Bankstown

136

16

80

0

86

8

Warren

40

0

Macquarie Links

69

13

Barnwell Park

Wellington

48

2

Orchard Hills

12

0

Cabramatta

Wentworth

71

0

Penrith Golf Club

64

1

Carnarvon

198

10

West Wyalong

38

0

Richmond

100

3

Castle Hill

206

7

Yeoval 47 Clubs

7

0

Twin Creeks

8

0

Concord

324

8

1616

29

Wallacia Panthers

47

12

Cumberland

136

11

Metro - Central Southern Bardwell Valley

53

2

Beverley Park

142

4

Bexley

79

3

Windsor

171

1

Fairfield

33

0

Wisemans Ferry

17

0

Fox Hills

106

4

18 Clubs

924

52

Metro - North

Georges River

50

0

Liverpool

55

2

Massey Park

106

1

Bondi

50

0

Asquith

158

1

Muirfield

186

13

Bonnie Doon

206

4

Avondale

368

4

New Brighton

15

2

Botany

82

2

Cammeray

112

2

North Ryde

238

20

Cronulla

382

9

Castlecove

123

0

Oatlands

254

10

Eastlake

26

2

Chatswood

244

0

Parramatta

69

4

Hurstville

47

3

Gordon

133

1

Pennant Hills

361

19

Kareela

124

0

Killara

525

0

RAE

21

0

Kogarah

127

3

Lane Cove

72

0

Riverlands

45

0

Marrickville

91

3

Northbridge

218

27

Rosnay

33

3

Moore Park

110

4

Palm Beach

119

6

Ryde-Parramatta

197

2

New South Wales

267

7

Pymble

417

3

Strathfield

206

7

24 Clubs

3218

149

0

0

Randwick

206

0

Roseville

392

6

Royal Sydney

422

2

12 Clubs

2881

50

St Michael’s

111

1

The Australian

246

5

Metro - Northern Peninsula

The Coast

126

3

Avalon

61

0

The Lakes

186

3

Balgowlah

118

1

Woollahra

196

0

Bayview

231

9

Offshore

Woolooware

145

1

Cromer

316

2

22 Clubs

3424

61

Elanora

351

0

Metro - Nepean Antill Park

55

Country Metro Offshore GCNSW Total

2

Honiara Lord Howe Island

0

0

2 Clubs

0

0

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Long Reef

148

2

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Manly

368

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Mona Vale

324

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Clubs 271 88 2 1 362

Seniors 18776 13117 0 216 32,109

Juniors 416 335 0 0 751

Total Members 19192 13452 0 216 32,860

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WGNSW Trophies

3BBB

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Bronze Medallion

Jamieson Valley Trophy

Junior Handicap Cup

Leonora Wray Jr Salver

Metropolitan Cup

ACT Cup

ALGU Bowl - Inter’l

Amateur C’ship Cup

Blue Mountains Salver

Champion of Champions

Coronation Medal

Country C’ship

Grade - Division 1

Jean Derrin

Junior C’ship

Junior Derrin

Junior Foursomes

Ken Lee Trophy (NSWWO)

Leonora Wray Scr Teams

Mid Am Cup

Kathleen Armstrong

Mabel McKenzie Cup

Northern

Legacy Cup

Margery McWilliam

NSW 72 Hole

Leo Wray

Megalong Valley Trophy

NSW Foursomes

NSW Open Amateur Plate

NSW Seniors C’ship

NSWLGU Salver

Open Southern Cup

Pewter Plate

Rose Payton Bowl

Round Robin

Sand Green Division

Sand Greens Division 2

Sand Greens RLGA Jug

Silver Basket

Sand Greens SWLGA Bowl

School Girls C’ship

Seat of Government

Summer Cup

Una Clift Bowl

Vera Rankin

Western Cup

Sub Junir Medallion

Yallambee Cup

SUMMARY of EVENTS HONOUR ROLL OF THE NSW AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP 1903-2010

Amateur

Champions

NSW

Six-times NSW Amateur Champion - Pat Borthwick

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NSW Amateur Championship Cup presented by Miss Leonora Wray, MBE. 72 Holes Stroke Qualifying (played in conjunction with the NSW 72 Hole Strokeplay Championship) – 16 to qualify for Match Play. Open to all amateur women who hold a current Australian Women’s Handicap or a current Handicap certified by the Body governing Women’s Golf in the player’s country of residence. No entries will be accepted from players on club only handicaps.

1903 Mrs M. Trevor-Jones 1940-1945 Not Played 1904 Mrs M. Trevor-Jones 1946 Mrs M Roskin 1905 Mrs R. Aitken 1947 Mrs E. J. Gowing 1906 Miss L. Wray 1948 Miss P. Borthwick 1907 Miss L. Wray 1949 Miss P. Borthwick 1908 Miss L. Wray 1950 Miss N. George 1909 Miss N. Caird 1951 Miss P. Borthwick 1910 Miss N. Parbury 1952 Miss P. Borthwick 1911 Miss N. Parbury 1953 Miss P. Borthwick 1912 Miss W. Duret 1954 Mrs W. P. Smith 1913 Miss D. Boys 1955 Miss J. Gillespie 1914 Miss N. Parbury 1956 Miss M. Mair 1915-1919 Not played 1957 Miss N. Broadbent 1920 Mrs M. Barton 1958 Miss P. Borthwick 1921 Mrs A. Yuille 1959 Miss N. Broadbent 1922 Mrs A. Yuille 1960 Mrs R. McColl 1923 Mrs W. Triglone 1961 Miss J. Greenwood 1924 Mrs R. Pennefather 1962 Mrs B. Wirth 1925 Mrs A. Yuille 1963 Miss B. Dalgleish (Ryde Parramatta) 1926 Miss M. Green 1964 Mrs R. Thomas 1927 Miss P. Sydney-Jones 1965 Miss C. Blair (Ryde Parramatta) 1928 Mrs F. Slack 1966 Miss M. Hickey (Gosford) 1929 Mrs R. Clements 1967 Miss E. Blackmore (Manly) 1930 Miss L. Wray 1968 Miss E. Blackmore (Manly) 1931 Miss O. Lefebvre 1969 Miss B. Dalgleish (Ryde Parramatta) 1932 Miss J. Hood-Hammond 1970 Miss A. Kenny 1933 Miss O. Lefebvre 1971 Mrs G. Ganon 1934 Miss J. Hood-Hammond 1972 Mrs G. Gosse (Royal Sydney) 1935 Miss J. Hood-Hammond 1973 Mrs I. Blumberg 1936 Miss C. Robinson 1974 Mrs M. Parsons 1937 Miss P. Sydney-Jones 1975 Heather Bleeck (Australian) 1938 Mrs L. Horne 1976 Vicki Jellis (Australian) 1939 Miss M. Rankin 1977 Miss J. Bretherton (Kogarah)

1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Miss L. Oxley (The Lakes) Edwina Kennedy (Australian) Heather Bleeck (Australian) Elizabeth Cavill (Manly) Mrs E. Douglas (N.Z) Corrine Dibnah (Qld) Edwina Kennedy (Australian) Edwina Kennedy (Australian) Edwina Kennedy (Australian) Vicki Jellis (Australian) Miss K. Pearce (Qld) Elizabeth Cavill (Manly) Miss T. Hale (Kogarah) Miss C. Neilson (Tuggerah Lakes) Rachel Hetherington (Qld) Karrie Webb (Qld) Renay Fowler (N.Z) Miss A Wheelhouse (Yarra Yarra, Vic) Stacey Dogget (Spring Valley, Vic) Adele Bannerman (Belmont) Nadina Campbell (Federal) Carlie Butler (NSW) Nikki Campbell (Royal Canberra) Nikki Campbell (Royal Canberra) Nikki Campbell (Royal Canberra) Julie Swanson (The Lakes) Helen Oh (Ryde-Parramatta) Sarah Oh (Macquarie Links) Sarah Oh (Macquarie Links) Jenny Lee (Oatlands) Bree Arthur (Brookwater, Qld) Justine Lee (The Australian) Sue Wooster (Victoria, Vic)

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INTERNATIONAL RESULTS EVENT / VENUE - Winners & NSW Representatives

NSW Women’s Open

Oatlands GC – 2nd successive win: Sarah Oh (NSW)

NSW Leading Amateur – Stacey Keating (VIC) 2009 Spirit International Whispering Pines GC, USA – USA (Australia 12th) Australian Team: Whitney Hillier (WA), Justine Lee (NSW), Daniel Beckmann (VIC), and Ryan McCarth (TAS) 2010 Trans Tasman Cup Royal Wellington GC (NZ) – Australia Australian Women’s Team: Ebony Heard (SA), Stacey Keating (VIC), Justine Lee (NSW), and Jessica Speechley (WA).

Australian Girls Team: Emma Ash (SA), Bree Elliott (VIC), Christina Mew (QLD) and Ashley Ona (QLD).

2010 Queen Sirikit Cup Hamilton GC (NZ) – Korea (Australia 3rd) Australian Team: Ebony Heard (SA); Stacey Keating (VIC), and Justine Lee (NSW)

NSWWO - Sarah Oh & Stacey Keating

NATIONAL RESULTS EVENT / VENUE - Winners & NSW Representatives 2009 Open Inter-State Series Peninsula GC (VIC) – New South Wales State Team: Rebecca Blain, Suzanne Fairhurst, Rebecca Flood, Nerida Gregory, Justine Lee, Allyce Watkinson 2009 Australian Seniors Championship Royale Fremantle GC (WA) – Sylvia Donahoe (Narooma) 2009 Australian Seniors Teams Championship Royale Fremantle GC (WA) – New South Wales Team: Annette Baggie (Killara), Sylvia Donahoe (Narooma), Lynne Townsend (Wollongong) 2009 Australian Mid-Amateur Championship Royale Fremantle GC (WA) – Julie Swanson (Newcastle) 2010 Australian 72-Hole Stroke Play Championship Cottlesloe GC (WA) – C. Cho (NZ) 2010 Australian Amateur Championship Lake Karrinyup GC (WA) – S. Keating (VIC) (Adriana Brent – Quarter Finalist) 2010 Ross Herbert Memorial (Australian Teams Championship) Cottlesloe GC (WA) – (NSW Team) Women: Justine Lee and Allyce Watkinson 2010 Australian Junior Inter-State Series Ulverstone GC (TAS) – New South Wales Burtta Cheney Cup – 2010 Team: Carly Beck, Nerida Gregory, Chantal Hodson, Jordana Keaton, Claudia Lim and Cathleen Santoso 2010 Australian Amateur Championship Ulverstone GC (TAS) – NSW Players: Chantal Hodson (5th), Claudia Lim (6th) and Dana Barribal (11th)

2009 07 03 State Team Announcement Rebecca, Nerida, Allyce, Sue, Jane, Justine and Dennise

Annette Baggie, Sylvia Donohoe and Lynne Townsend Australian Seniors Team Champions Burtta Cheney Cup Winners Carly, Cathleen, Jordana, Claudia, Chantal & Nerida

2010 Lake Macquarie Amateur Belmont (NSW) – Julia Boland (Tamworth) Julie Swanson Australian Mid-Amateur Champion

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NEW SOUTH WALES RESULTS EVENT / VENUE - Winners 2010 NSW 72 Hole Strokeplay Championship Newcastle GC – Ashley Ona (QLD) Country Championship Cup Newcastle GC – Kim Burke (Tuggerah Lakes / Magenta Shores) Metropolitan Championship Cup Newcastle GC – Justine Lee (The Australian) Leo Wray Bowl Newcastle GC – Jill Blenkey (NSW) 2010 NSW Club Champion’s Championship Division 1 - Newcastle GC – Carly Beck (Wakehurst) Division 2 - Shortland Waters GC – Susan Jeffrey (Merewether) 2010 NSW Mid-Amateur Championship Newcastle GC – Jill Blenkey (Newcastle) 2010 NSW State Championship Newcastle/Pacific Dunes GC’s – Sue Wooster (VIC) NSW LGU Salver Newcastle/Pacific Dunes GC’s – Susan Fenwick (Duntryleague) 2010 Margery McWilliam Bowl Shortland Waters/Pacific Dunes GC’s – Jenny Abrahams (Tuggerah Lakes) 2009 NSW Sand Greens Tournament Henty GC – Sara Hagy (Howlong) Bronze Salver – Carla Bender (Holbrook), Ellen Pratt (Henty) and Anne Leonard (Wagga City) Bronze Bowl – Julie Cox (Howlong) RLGA Jug – Henty SWLGA Bowl – Howlong 2009 NSW Junior Championship Mollymook/Catalina GC’s – Justine Lee (The Australian) Leonora Wray Junior Salver – Chantal Hodson (The Australian) Golf in Australia Cup – Cathleen Santoso (The Lakes) Sub-Junior Salver – Chantal Hodson (The Australian) State Age Champions 16 years: Minsu Kim; 15 years: Chantal Hodson; 14 years: Cathleen Santoso 13 years: Lizzy Elmassian; 12 years: Sophie Madden

72 Hole Strokeplay Champ Johnson & Johnson Pacific NSW Club Champion’s - Ashley Ona (Qld) Championship - Carly Beck (Wakehurst)

Mid Amateur NSW Champion - Jill Blenkey (Newcastle)

Margery McWilliam Bowl - Rhonda Primmer (Finalist) and winner Jenny NSW & RLGA Sandgreen Abrahams (Tuggerah Champion Sara Hagy Lakes) (Howlong)

2010 NSW Seniors Championship Duntryleague GC – Sylvia Donohoe (Narooma)

SPECIAL EVENTS RESULTS

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Jean Derrin Winner Justine Lee

EVENT / VENUE - Winners 2009 International Bowl Overall – Viola Weatherstone (Everglades) Division 1 – Viola Weatherstone (Everglades) Division 2 – Margaret Atkins (Bega) Division 3 – Dianne Johnstone (Bathurst) 2009 NSW Carers Goodwill Plate – Vicki Dyson (New South Wales) 2009-2010 Jean Derrin Trophy – Justine Lee (The Australian) 2008-2009 Junior Derrin Trophy – Justine Lee (The Australian) 2009-2010 Senior Order of Merit (SOOM) – Liz Smyth (Royal Canberra) Gatehouse Award – Jessica Martin (Cumberland) 2009 Statewide Round Robin – Cumberland Country Club Team: Casey Lappaman, Vanessa Lee, Kura Poko, & Megan Tebuttt

NSW LGU Salver Susan Fenwick (Duntryleague)

NSW State Teams

1947 Gladys Hay Memorial Cup Winners NSW Team 1947 L Hughes, D Graham, P Borthwick, M Roskin and H Stockman

2009 Gladys Hay Interstate Winners NSW Team 2009 L-R Back Row: Rebecca Flood, Alyce Watkins, Sue Fairhurst, Olivia Wilson, Dennise Hutton (Coach); Front Row: Jane Searle (Manager), Justine Lee, Rebecca Blain and Nerida Gregory.

Women Trans Tasman Cup Stacey Keating (Vic), Jessica Speechley (WA), Ebony Heard (SA), and Justine Lee (NSW).

Women’s Team, Colt’s Team and Open Teams

NSW Junior Team Claudia Lim, Jordana Keaton, Chantal Hodson, Cathleen Santoso, Carly Beck, Nerida Gregory, Coach Peter Van Wegen and Manager Jan Heys

L-R: Dennise Hutton (Coach), Ebony Heard (SA), Justine Lee (NSW), Stacey Keating (VIC) and Jane Searle (Manager)

Queen Sirikit (3rd Place)

OTHER EVENTS RESULTS EVENT / VENUE - Winners WEEKEND TOURNAMENT 2009 Weekend Ladies / Mixed Tournament Pacific Dunes GC 4BBB Stableford – L Bell and S Lynch (Liverpool) Teams V Par – T Keogh (Avondale), R Dixon (Terry Hills) P Babalo-Keogh (Avondale) and S Adridge (The Lakes) 2009 The Vintage Weekend Tournament The Vintage GC Division 1 – Lisa Neal (Bardwell Valley) Division 2 – Dierdre Horan (Strathfield) 2009 COUNTRY MEETING The Coast, Eastlake & Bexley GC’s Mabel McKenzie Cup – Julie Swanson (Newcastle) Rose Payten Trophy – Ann Jeffrey (Gunnedah) Una Clift Bowl – Melita Watson (Belmont) Division 1 – Lee Pickett (Wentworth ) & Jill Blenkey (Newcastle) Division 2 – Judy Davy (Taree) Vera Rankin Trophy (Foursomes) – Julie McCallum & Susan Oliver (Belmont)

2009 3BBB Final - Wakehurst Christine Hanbury-Brown, Kathryn Lynar and Anne Dodd

2009 Coronation Medal Pennant Hills & Fox Hills GC’s – Concord Golf Club 2009 Bronze Medallion Concord & Cumberland GC’s – Toukley Golf Club COMBINED HIGHSCHOOL 2009 INTERSTATE SERIES Gungahlin Lakes, ACT – NSW Team: Justine Lee, Carly Beck, Chantal Hodson, Claudia Lim, Amanda Chin and Aliza Huff Match Play – NSW Stroke Play – Qld (NSW 2nd) COMBINED HIGHSCHOOL ANNUAL TOURNAMENT NSW CHS Stroke Play Championship – Carly Beck (Wakehurst) NSW CHS Match Play Championship – Cathleen Santoso (The Lakes)

Jocelyn Mackay (Moss Vale) wins 13th Summer Cup

Primary School Interstate Series VIC - Craig Perry Sheild – Qld (NSW 3rd).

NSW Team: Kura Poko, Celina Yuan, Mikayla Edwards and Madelein Nurdi The 2010 State of Origin NSW Representatives: Celina Yuan (12 years); Elizabeth Elmassian (13 years); Cathleen Santoso (14 years); Nerida Gregory (15 years); Chantal Hodson (16 years); and Carly Beck (17 years).

2009 MOUNTAIN MEETING Blackheath, Springwood, Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls GC’s Yallambee Cup – Deborah Nunn (Wakehurst) Blue Mountains Salver – Anne Mitchell (Wakehurst) Megalong Valley Trophy – Barbara Webster (Wakehurst) Jamieson Valley Trophy – Jacqueline Collins (Wakehurst)

WGNSW MEDAL PLAY-OFFS Gold – Avondale GC Metropolitan – Suellen Barker (Avondale); Rhonda Clelland (Ashlar) Country – Satako Hayashi (Highlands) Silver – Asquith GC Metropolitan – Marie Maylan (Castle Hill); Jan Gearing (RydeParramatta) Country – Julie Berick (Denman) Bronze – North Ryde GC Metropolitan – Deb Barber (Gordon) Country – Stephanie Rapmund (Mangrove Mountain) Bronze Medallion winners Judy Dind, Dot Beard, Di O’Meara and Paula Randy with Board Member from Toukley, Jean Moran (centre).

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Summer Meeting Kathleen Armstrong Bowl Sharon Giblin (Wakehurst)

2009 3BBB Ladies Team Classic Nelson Bay GC - Wakehurst Golf Club Winner – Christine Hanbury-Brown, Anne Dodd, Kathryn Lynn Finalists – Bonville, Canowindra, Eastlake, Eden, Guyra, Harden, Iluka, Jamberoo, Lynwood, Newcastle, Oberon, Pennant Hills, Queanbeyan, RAE, Terrigal, The Coast, Wagga City, Wakehurst #1, Wakehurst #2, Werris Creek, Windsor.

N.S.W.L.G.U. OPEN CUPS 2009 Northern – Blackheath GC - Kerry Davis (Wentworth Falls) 2010 Southern – Bega GC - Adriana Brent (Camden Valley) 2010 Western – Narrabri GC - Tamra Moore (Moree) 2010 Summer Foursomes at Toukley GC Division 1 - Vivienne Freeman (The Lakes) and Liz McKinnon (Killara) Division 2 - Nancye Cullen (Bankstown) and Jane Sherlock (Bankstown) 2010 SUMMER MEETING Moss Vale, Mt Broughton, Highlands & Bowral GC’s Open Summer Cup - Jocelyn Mackay (Moss Vale) Kathleen Armstrong Bowl - Ros Kenny (Wakehurst)

Autumn Meeting ACT Championship Cup Lynne Townsend (Wollongong)

AUTUMN MEETING Royal Canberra, Federal, Belconnen, Queanbeyan, Gungahlin Lakes, Yowani, Murrumbidgee and Gold Creek GC’s ACT Championship Cup - Lynne Townsend (Wollongong) Seat of Government Cup - Lisa Jones (Port Kembla) 2010 Girls Encourage Shield Cabramatta – Sarah & Katie Walker and Madeline & Bella Woodley

2009 Pewter Plate Monash GC – Ryde-Parramatta and Wakehurst GC’s Ryde-Parramatta Team: Heather Austin and Jan Gearing Wakehurst Team: Sheila Hamilton and Barbara Webster

Pewter Plate Joint Winners Ryde-Parramatta and Wakehurst

2009 Under 21 Pennant (Inaugural) Undefeated – Concord Team: Minsu Kim, Lisa Marinic, Erin McMaugh, Elle

Sandak, Antonia Gonzales and Lizzie Elmassian.

Runner Up – combined Cronulla/NSW Team

Inaugural Girls U21 Pennant

COUNTRY DISTRICT DIVISION I Pennant Competition Winners 13

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Springwood Everglades Queanbeyan Pambula-Merimbula Armidale Waratah Gunedah Finley Gundagai Parkes Bonville Wollongong Maclean

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METROPOLITAN GRADE WINNERS

Grade 1 Pennant Team Winners - Bonnie Doon L-R: Doerte Rose (non-playing Field Captain), Deirdre Grace, Jayde Turner, Lauren Jones, Jana Welsford, Claudia Lim, Belinda Diamond and Maggie Hayes.

Grade 2 Pennant Team Winners - Pennant Hills L-R: Rhonda Parkinson, Cathy Eldridge,Debbie Bennett, Lauren Hibbert, Candice Nertney,Bev Archer, Kim Burke. Other members [not shown] Aliza Huff and Jordana Keaton.

Grade 3 Pennant Team Winners - Avondale L-R: Judy Stevens, Nerissa Carr-Boyd, Sharon Thompson, Doreen Allison, Ginny Agnew, Suellen Barker, Marg Betts, Prescila Babalo and Trish Kenney.

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Grade 4 Pennant Team Winnerrs - Royal Sydney 2010 Front Row L-R: Mrs M. C. L. Brown, Mrs J. M. Buckley, Mrs S. J. Hattersley (Field Captain), Ms D. D. Ecuyer and Mrs R. J. Dunworth. Back Row L-R: Mrs A. M. Haege, Mrs G. A. Bragg, Mrs S. J. Winning Mrs C. A. Hordern, Miss S. J. Little and Mrs I. V. Odouard.

Grade 5 Pennant Team Winners - Cromer Rhonda Buizen (Field Captain) is on the right, and Jacqui Flinn (left).

Grade 6 Winners Pennant Team Winners - Massey Park L-R: Maria Tierney, Menna Davies, Barbara Reynolds (President), Ulla Wood, Gillian Virginie, Megan Oman.

Hole-in-One A “Hole-in-One Registry of Australia” recognises players for their accomplishment worldwide for holes-in-one achieved after 30 December 1999. Congratulations to those the following that achieved a “Hole-in-One” in 2009-2010.

50-Years of Service to NSW Golf Honour Roll

2010 Mollie Hodgkinson (Killara) Thelma Hogg (Taree, Cabramatta, Toukley Joan Wansey (Newcastle) Nancy Elrington (Narromine) 2009 Joan Palmer (Maitland) Susan Wilson (Newcastle) Ethel Nelson - Mudgee Val Heferen (Mudgee) Betty McLean (Mudgee)

DATE

ACHIEVER

LOCATION (Club)

HOLE

METRES USED

07-Jul-09

Bernadette Percy

Commercial Albury

17

113m

Driver

29-Jul-09

Lyn Hamilton

Camden Haven

12th

118m

Driver

06-Aug-09

Pam Hall

Longyard

16

09-Aug-09

Doreen Hazell

Wagga City

13th

143m

Driver

13-Aug-09

Faye Bryce

Ariah Park

17th

98m

7 Wood

18-Aug-09

Barbara Green

Commercial Albury

th

10

143m

Driver

27-Aug-09

Pauline Hurst

Penrith

11th

117m

7 Wood

29-Aug-09

Fiona Reynolds

North Turramurra

4th

05-Sep-09

Anita Crowe

Lynwood

14th

129m

3 Wood

11-Sep-09

Sue Oakman

Wagga City

2

144m

4 Iron

05-Oct-09

Mercedes Bolton

Windsor

13th

120m

Hybrid

21-Oct-09

Sandra Schultz

Richmond

8

th

th

nd

133m

5 Iron

th

th

19-Nov-09

Dina-Lee Stuart

Richmond

12

117m

7 Wood

12-Nov-09

Lyn Simpson

Richmond

15th

110m

5 Iron

12-Nov-09

Gwenda Ewert

Morisset

7

th

130m

4 Rescue

29-Oct-09

Barbara Clark

Nelson Bay

8th

157m

Driver

09-Feb-10

Joan Croyden

09-Feb-10

Evelyn Lim

03-Mar-10

Monash

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3

111m

Driver

Monash

5th

134m

7 Wood

Angela Dickey

Antill Park

15th

120m

5 Wood

19-Dec-09

Carolyn Cruden

Gold Creek

5th

145m

6 Iron

14-Feb-10

Maxine Khouri

Windsor

17

110m

6 Iron

06-Apr-10

Cheryl Ramsay

Pambula-Merimbula

6

99m

9 Iron

16-Mar-10

Janelle Frappell

Wellington

16th

160m

Driver

10-Jan-10

Janice Savage

Carnarvon

7

111m

17-Dec-09

Jung hee Kim

Carnarvon

19th

116m

22-Mar-09

Young Seon An

Carnarvon

16th

134m

5 Wood

17-Mar-10

Belinda Scott

Cootamundra

12th

111m

5 Iron

25-May-10 Lexe Fox

Windsor

13

121m

7 Wood

13-May-10 Carmel Williams

Narranderra

nd

2

109m

9 Wood

08-May-10 Narene Anniwell

Toronto

3rd

118m

6 Iron

29-Apr-10

Anne Maree Smith

Kareela

8th

122m

3 Wood

14-Apr-10

Teena ibbertson

Charlestown

16th

118m

7 Iron

19-May-10 Sue Wilks

Muswellbrook

6th

180m

6 Wood

22-May-10 Threse Trundle

Trundle

13th

109m

7 Iron

15-Jun-10

Toukley

8

102m

4 Iron

Jenny Stoel

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NSW LAUREL WREATH Stacey Keating (Victoria, VIC) at Belmont Golf Club Elissa Orr (Commonwealth, VIC) at Belmont Golf Club Caroline Bon (New Zealand) at Belmont Golf Club Nerida Gregory (New South Wales) at New South Wales Golf Club Hi Hyang Lee (New Brighton) at New South Wales Golf Club Melissa Brydon (The Lakes) at New South Wales Golf Club Susan Glasby (Ipswich) at Newcastle Golf Club Olivia Wilson (NSW) at Newcastle Golf Club Jana Welsford (Bonnie Doon) at Newcastle Golf Club Claudia Lim (The Australian) at Newcastle Golf Club

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CUPS & RECORDS 1. NSW Womens Open Championship Ken Lee Trophy (2006) – Awarded to the highest placed competitor in

NSW Women’s Amateur Open Championship

22. The Leonora Wray Junior Salver (1966) – Runner up of NSW Junior Girls Champs.

23. Sub-Junior Medallion (1996) – player 15 years and under scratch winner.

24. Gatehouse Award - Awarded to a Junior player who is worthy of encouragement.

3.

25. Statewide Round Robin Shield (2000) –

the NSWWO Competition.

2.

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5.

6.

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NSW Championship Cup (1903) – Winner of the State Amateur Championship The Silver Basket (1903) – Awarded to the number 1 Qualifier in the State Amateur.

The Leo Wray Bowl (1933) – Awarded to the lowest nett score in the 72 hole stroke play championship.

NSWLGU Salver (first awarded in 1903) – for players on handicap 6-12 who do not qualify for the Championship Match Play.

NSW Country Championship Cup (1906) – Awarded for the best gross score over 72 holes by a player whose home club is located in a Country District.

NSW Metropolitan Championship Cup (1998) – Awarded for the best gross score over 72 holes by a player whose home club is located in the Metropolitan area.

8. NSW 72 Hole Stroke Play Championship (1958) – Best aggregate gross score over 72 holes.

9. Margery McWilliam Bowl (2000) –

Division 2 of the State Championship for players on handicaps 13-25. Presented

by WGNSW in recognition of Margery’s contribution to WGNSW. This prestigious event commenced in 1997 to provide a signitificant event for golfers on handicaps greater than 12.

10. Johnson & Johnson Club Champions Championship (2006) – Division 1 played in conjunction

with NSW 72 Holes Stroke Play and Division 2 played in conjunction with 1st and 2nd Qualifying Rounds of the Margery McWilliam Bowl.

11. NSW Women’s Senior Amateur Championship

(1995) – For amateur women aged 55 years and over; 36 Holes qualifying rounds, 8 best gross scoress will qualify for the Senior Championship Match Play - Age Division Match Play: Ages 5559, 60-64, 65-69, 70+; four to qualify for match play.

12. NSW Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship

(2007) – For amateur women aged 35-54 years; 36 holes scratch event.

NSW Country Meeting – Open to members of NSW Country and Offshore Golf Clubs who are not members of a Metropolitan Golf Club, other than as country or junior members.

13. The Mabel MacKenzie Cup (1957) – Best 36 holes gross – Division 1.

14. The Vera Rankin Trophy (1954) – Country Foursomes Championship – 18 hole scratch.

15. The Rose Payten Trophy (1952) – Best 36 holes gross – Division 2.

16. The Leonora Wray Scratch Teams Event – (No longer played).

17. The Una Clift Bowl (1950) – 36 hole nett trophy for best score in Division 1 and 2.

18. The Marie Chapman Trophy (2010) – Played in

conjunction with the qualifying rounds of the Country Championships awarded to Division 3 - 36 holes stableford.

NSW Junior Championship (1929) – Open to girls who are

under 18 years of age; played in conjunction with the Jack Newton Junior Golf State Age Championship in July school holidays.

19. The NSW Junior Girls Championship – 72 holes scrach score.

20. The NSWLGU Schoolgirls Championship - (No longer played).

21. Golf In Australia Cup (1929) – 72 hole nett winner of NSW Junior Champs.

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Each Country District, the Sydney Metropolitan Encourage Shield Winners and a Sydney Metropolitan Team (Overall) are eligible to contest the State Final.

26. Girls Encourage Shield (2005) – Teams match play event conducted in Metropolitan Sydney and surrounds for developing female junior golfers.

27. Girls Under 21 Pennant (2009) – Introduced in 2009 to encourage girls under 21 to participate in golf.

Summer Meeting

28. Open Summer Cup (1940) – 36 hole scratch winner for Division 1 at the Summer Meeting.

29. The Kathleen Armstrong Bowl (1959) – 36 hole scratch winner for Division 2 at the Summer Meeting.

ACT [Autumn] Meeting

30. ACT Amateur Open Championship (1930) – 36 hole scratch winner for Division 1 at the Autumn Meeting.

31. Seat of Government Cup (1933) – 36 hole scratch winner for Division 2 at the Autumn Meeting.

Mountain Meeting

32. The Yallambee Cup (1930) – 36 hole scratch winner Division 1 at Mountain meeting.

33. The Blue Mountains Salver (1970) – 36 hole scratch winner Division 2 at Mountain Meeting.

34. Megalong Valley Trophy (2000) – 36 hole scratch winner Division 3 at Mountain meeting.

35. Jamieson Valley Trophy (2000) – 36 hole stableford winner Division 4 at Mountain meeting.

NSW Sand Greens Championship 36. Sand Greens Championship Salver (1981) – Division One winner 36 holes stroke; hosted in rotation by Country District Associations.

37. Sand Greens Championship Bronze Salver Division (1985) – Division Two winner 36 holes stroke.

38. Sand Greens Scratch Teams Event – SWLGA Bowl (1987) – Awarded to the team of three with the best scratch scores by Club or Association.

39. Sand Green Nett Teams Event – RLGA Jug (1981) – Awarded to the team of three with the best nett scores by Club or Association.

NSW Women’s Foursomes Championships

40. NSW Women’s Foursomes Championship (1921) – 36 hole scratch winners. 18 hole scratch in Division 2.

41. Junior Foursomes Championship (No longer played).

42. Junior Mixed Foursomes Championship (No longer played).

43. Mixed Foursomes Championship (1921) – Best scratch score 36 hole.

44. Summer Foursomes – Division One (1980); and Division Two (1989).

Coronation and Bronze Medallion

45. Coronation Medal (1909) – 18 holes stroke handicap competition for Teams of four players on handicaps from Plus –18; played on two courses.

46. Bronze Medallion (1958) – 18 holes stroke handicap competition for Teams of four players on handicaps from 19-25; played on two courses.

47. Pewter Plate (2008) – An 18 hole Pairs Aggregate Stableford of two scores for players on handicaps from 26-36; entering Clubs nominate two players to represent it. Individual prizes are awarded in conjunction.

NSW LADIES GOLF UNION AND WOMENS GOLF NEW SOUTH WALES 48. Senior Order of Merit (2009) – For amateur women aged

55 years and over, handicap limit 25. The SOOM runs from the first event after the NSW Seniors Championship concludes at the NSW Seniors Championship the following year. Awarded to the registered player who accumulates the highest number of points from their best 8 results for the SOOM selected events.

Jean Derrin Trophies

49. The Jean Derrin Trophy (1971) – An event for players on handicaps 8 and under which is played from the conclusion of the current year’s State Championship to the conclusion of the following year’s State Championship. Trophy to be awarded to the No. 1 ranked NSW player in the respective period who has the lowest scoring average for the 12 months and has played a minimum of 15 rounds in nominated events.

50. The Junior Derrin Trophy (1997) – For junior players on handicaps 9 and under. The event is played from the conclusion of the year’s State Junior Championship to the conclusion of the following year’s Championship. Trophy to be awarded to the No. 1 Junior ranked player in the respective period.

51. NSW Interstate Series (Gladys Hay Cup)

(1993) - A national competition comprising singles and foursomes match play; played between teams representing each state.

52. 3BBB Ladies Team Classic (1990) – A three person

team event versus Par with one player’s score to count on each hole. There are three levels of competition: Club, District and Metropolitan levels, and the State Final.

NSW Open Northern, Southern and Western Cups – Played in conjunction with the Annual District Association Tournament in accordance with a rotating roster.

53. Open Northern Cup (1925) – 36 hole scratch.

54. Open Southern Cup (1924) – 36 hole sratch.

55. Open Western Cup (1925) – 36 hole scratch.

56. International Bowl (formerly ALGU Handicap Bowl) (1934) – Special annual competition to support the Women’s Australian Open.

57. Goodwill Plate (formerly Legacy Cup) (1948) –

An 18 hole stroke handicap competition to be held in Clubs with proceeds to go to a WGNSW selected charity.

Metropolitan Grade – Each Club to be represented by One Team only; matches are played in six Grades. Grades 1-4 consists of seven players; Grades 5-6 consists of five players. The winner of each grade will be the Team with the greatest number of points.

58.

59.

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61.

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63.

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No. 1 Metropolitan Grade (1904) Reserve Grade (No longer played) No. 2 Metropolitan Grade (1934) No. 3 Metropolitan Grade (1930) No. 4 Metropolitan Grade (1908) No. 5 Metropolitan Grade (2000) No. 6 Metropolitan Grade (2000)

WGNSW Medal (1921) – A stroke handicap competition open to all amateur women members of affiliated golf clubs who hold a current GA women’s handicap. The competition consists of six 18 hole stroke rounds played in three Divisions. The winner of each medal division is the player returning the lowest aggregate of three nett scores at the end of the six rounds. Winners of the WGNSW Medal in each Division at Club level are entitled to compete in the WGNSW Gold, Silver and Bronze play-offs.

65. Metropolitan and Country Gold Medal (1921) 66. Metropolitan and Country Silver Medal (1928).

67. Metropolitan and Country Bronze Medal (1993).

Events No Longer Played • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Inter-Schools’ Teams Event The Days Boy’ Salver (1950 –1968) Evening Cup News (1928 –1948) LGU Scratch Foursomes Knockout (1939 –1951) Miss Una Clift’s Trophy for Bronze Teams Event (1958 –1959) Wartime Cups (1940) LGU Champion of Champions (1925) Commonwealth Jubilee Celebrations (1930 –1951) Silver and Bronze Shield Service and Ex-Servicewomen’s Cup (1948 –1997) Handicap Challenge Cup (1908 – 1995) Bronze Championship Cup (1930 – 1997) Bronze Challenge Bowl (1929 – 1993) The Isabel Ducker Trophy (1967 – 1998) Junior Foursomes Championship (1974 – 2002) Junior Mixed Foursomes Championship (1962 – 1996) The NSW Ladies Golf Union Schoolgirls Championship (1937 – 1979) The Leonora Wray Scratch Teams Event (1980 – 2005)

Special Recognition NSW Laurel Wreath - To be won by a player with a Golf Australia handicap, or certified overseas handicap who, for the first time, betters the AWCR of a NSW course. A player may receive only one Laurel Wreath. The Score must be returned in an individual stroke play competition (excluding bogey, par and stableford competitions) with the holes and tee-markers in their proper medal or championship positions.

Hole-in-One - To help the player celebrate by recording their names in the register of Hole in One Achievers placed on the website and in the National ‘Hole in One’ Registry through “Golf Zone” 50-Years of Service to Golf in NSW - To a stalwart in an affiliated golf club who has contributed significantly to the development of the Club and the game of Golf over 50 years of service (not just participation).

For more information and list of winners visit www.wgnsw.org.au

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Finance Report July 2009 to June 2010 Board Attendance Board Member

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Resigned

Paula McAnally - Chair Finance

WThis strong financial standing reflects 107 years of careful and considered financial

omen’s Golf NSW closed operations with total equity of $2,606,838 on 30th June 2010.

management, and our thanks go to all the past Presidents, Treasurers, Executive Officers, and accounting staff of the association over the years; for detailed and accurate financial management and reporting which has allowed WGNSW to go from strength to strength.

Women’s Golf NSW’s total assets as at 30 June totalled $2,864,316 which are offset by liabilities of $257,478. This leaves an equity balance of $2,606,838 which was taken up by the newly merged entity, Golf NSW Limited, on 1st July 2010 In December 2006, we introduced the NSW Women’s Open tournament, hosted by Oatlands Golf Club. Our major financial partners at inception were LG, Bing Lee and the NSW Events Board.

2010 saw LG and the NSW events Board withdraw their support which left us without the full prize monies for the event. Bing Lee, Samsung and the NSW Government ISEP program stepped up to fund a large portion of the monies needed; however left us with a shortfall which we underwrote from interest earned on our investments.

Through the generosity of our members we have continued our support of Carers NSW contributing $12,616 this year.

Similarly, through the international Bowl, we have provided $17,070 to Golf Australia in support of the national women’s team expenses.

The audit has again been completed quickly and efficiently, due to the preparation of our Finance Manager, Denise Rogers I would like to thank the Board of WGNSW, and the members of the Finance Committee, for their ongoing support, ensuring the professional financial management of Women’s Golf NSW.

Paula McAnally Chair of Finance

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Women’s Golf New South Wales Inc. STATEMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

In the opinion of the members of the board the statement of comprehensive income, statement of financial position, statement of changes in equity, statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements: 1. Presents a true and fair view of the financial position of the Women’s Golf New South Wales Inc. as at 30 June 2010 and its performance for the year ended on that date in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) of the Australian Accounting Standards Board.

2. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Women’s Golf New South Wales Inc. will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the board and is signed for and on behalf of the board by:

........................................

SUE FABIAN PRESIDENT

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PAULA McANALLY TREASURER

Dated: 14 September 2010

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Women’s Golf New South Wales Inc. STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 Note 2

Revenue Employee benefits expense Depreciation expense Other expenses Profit before income tax Income tax expense Profit for the year Other comprehensive income after income tax Total other comprehensive income for the year Total comprehensive income for the year Total comprehensive income attributable to members of the association

3 4

2010 $ 1,611,168 (282,063) (29,656) (1,320,157) (20,708) (20,708) (20,708)

2009 $ 1,540,107 (395,391) (34,272) (999,666) 110,778 110,778 110,778

(20,708)

110,778

2010 $

2009 $

5 6 7 8

156,707 70,130 23,524 18,542 268,903

194,898 68,962 26,620 12,918 303,398

9 10

1,836,885 758,528 2,595,413

1,898,547 784,787 2,683,334

2,864,316

2,986,732

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2010

CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Inventories Other assets TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS NON-CURRENT ASSETS Other financial assets Property, plant and equipment TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Note

TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables Provisions Other liabilities TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

11 12 13

86,445 24,201 139,450 250,096

94,455 79,330 164,961 338,746

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Provisions TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

12

7,382 7,382

20,440 20,440

257,478

359,186

NET ASSETS

2,606,838

2,627,546

EQUITY Retained earnings TOTAL EQUITY

2,606,838 2,606,838

2,627,546 2,627,546

TOTAL LIABILITIES

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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Women’s Golf New South Wales Inc. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010

Balance as at 1 July 2008

Retained Earnings $

Total $

2,516,768

2,516,768

110,778

110,778

2,627,546

2,627,546

(20,708)

(20,708)

2,606,838

2,606,838

2010 $

2009 $

1,614,771 (1,812,312) 109,858

1,524,753 (1,425,077) 156,948

Total comprehensive income attributable to members of the association Balance as at 30 June 2009 Total comprehensive income attributable to members of the association Balance as at 30 June 2010

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from customers Payments to suppliers and employees Interest received Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Note

16(a)

(87,683)

256,624

(3,397) 52,889

(4,600) (201,769)

49,492

(206,369)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of property, plant & equipment Proceeds from / Purchase of investments Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

-

-

Net increase (decrease) in cash held

(38,191)

Cash at beginning of year

194,898

144,643

156,707

194,898

Cash at end of year

16(b)

50,255

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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Women’s Golf New South Wales Inc. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 report covers Women’s Golf New South Wales Inc. as an individual entity. Women’s Golf New South Wales T Inc.his isfinancial an association incorporated in NSW under the Associations Incorporations Act 1984.

NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Preparation The financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations and Associations Incorporations Act 1984 of NSW. Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies that the AASB has concluded would result in a financial report containing relevant and reliable information about transactions, events and conditions to which they apply. Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards ensures that the financial statements and notes also comply with the International Financial Reporting Standards. Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are presented below and have been consistently applied unless otherwise stated.

The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities. (a)

Inventories

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs are determined on a first in first out basis. (b)

Property, Plant and Equipment

Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value as indicated less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis less depreciation.

The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment is reviewed annually by members of the board to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount from those assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of expected net cash flows which will be received from the assets employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have been discounted to their present values in determining recoverable amounts.

Depreciation The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including building and capitalised lease assets, but excluding freehold land, are depreciated on a straight line basis over their useful lives to the association commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use.

The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are: Class of fixed asset Depreciation rate

Land 0%

Buildings 2.5%

Plant & equipment 5-27%

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The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance date. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains or losses are included in the statement of comprehensive income. (c)

Financial Instruments

Initial recognition and measurement Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the association becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. For financial assets, this is equivalent to the date that the association commits itself to wither purchase or sell the asset (ie trade date accounting is adopted).

Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs where the instrument is not classified ‘at fair value through profit or loss’ in which case transaction costs are expensed to profit or loss immediately.

Classification and subsequent measurement Finance instruments are subsequently measured at either fair value, amortised cost using the effective interest rate method or cost. Fair value represents the amount for which an asset could be exchanged or a liability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties. Where available, quoted prices in an active market are used to determine fair value. In other circumstances, valuation techniques are adopted.

Amortised cost is calculated as: (i) the amount at which the financial asset or financial liability is measured at initial recognition; (ii) less principal repayments; (iii) plus or minus the cumulative amortisation of the difference, if any, between the amount initially recognised and the maturity amount calculated using the effective interest method; and (iv) less any reduction for impairment.

The effective interest method is used to allocate interest income or interest expense over the relevant period and is equivalent to the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts (including fees, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life (or when this cannot be reliably predicted, the contractual term) of the financial instrument to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or financial liability. Revisions to expected future net cash flows will necessitate an adjustment to the carrying value with a consequential recognition of an income or expense in profit or loss. (i) Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss Financial assets are classified at ‘fair value through profit or loss’ when they are held for trading for the purpose of shortterm profit taking. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in carrying value being included in profit or loss.

NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) (ii) Loans and receivables

(f)

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market and are stated at amortised cost.

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at-call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts.

(iii) Held to maturity investments Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets that have fixed maturities and fixed or determinable payments, and it is the association’s intention to hold these investments to maturity. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

(g)

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Revenue and Other Income

Non-derivative financial liabilities (excluding financial guarantees) are subsequently measured at amortised cost.

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised at the point of delivery as this corresponds to the transfer of significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods and the cessation of all involvement in those goods.

Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest rate method, which for floating rate financial assets is the rate inherent in the instrument. All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

Fair value

(h)

Fair value is determined based on current bid prices for all quoted investments. Valuation techniques are applied to determine the fair value for all unlisted securities, including recent arm’s length transactions, reference to similar instruments and option pricing models.

Impairment

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense.

Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST.

At each reporting date, the association assess whether there is objective evidence that a financial instrument has been impaired. Impairment losses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.

Cash flows are presented in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.

Derecognition

(i)

Financial assets are derecognised where the contractual right to receipt of cash flows expires or the asset is transferred to another party whereby the association no longer has any significant continuing involvement in the risks and benefits associated with the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognised where the related obligations are either discharged, cancelled or expired. The difference between the carrying value of the financial liability extinguished or transferred to another party and the fair value of consideration paid, including the transfer of non-cash assets or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit or loss.

Where required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year.

(d)

Trade and other payables represent the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period for goods and services received by the association during the reporting period which remains unpaid. The balance is recognised as a current liability with the amount being normally paid within 30 days of recognition of the liability.

(iv) Financial liabilities

Impairment of Assets

At each reporting date, the association reviews the carrying values of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use, is compared to the asset’s carrying value. Any excess of the asset’s carrying value over its recoverable amount is expensed to the statement of comprehensive income.

Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the association estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. (e)

Employee Benefits

Provision is made for the association’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to balance date. Employee benefits expected to be settled within one year have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled, plus related on-costs.

Employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for those benefits.

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Comparative Figures

When the association applies an accounting policy retrospectively, makes a retrospective restatement or reclassifies items in its financial statements, a statement of financial position as at the beginning of the earliest comparative period will be disclosed. (j)

(k)

Trade and Other Payables

Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the association has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured. Provisions recognised represent the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation at the end of the reporting period. (l)

Adoption of New and Revised Accounting Standards

During the current year, the association has adopted all of the new and revised Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations applicable to its operations which became mandatory.

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NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) The adoption of these Standards has impacted the recognition, measurement and disclosure of certain transactions. The following is an explanation of the impact the adoption of these Standards and Interpretations has had on the financial statements of Women’s Golf New South Wales Inc. AASB 101: Presentation of Financial Statements In September 2007, the Australian Accounting Standards Board revised AASB 101, and as a result there have been changes to the presentation and disclosure of certain information within the financial statements. Below is an overview of the key changes and the impact on the association’s financial statements.

Disclosure impact Terminology changes - The revised version of AASB 101 contains a number of terminology changes, including the amendment of the names of the primary financial statements.

Reporting changes in equity - The revised AASB 101 requires all changes in equity arising from transactions with owners in their capacity as owners to be presented separately from non-owner changes in equity. Owner changes in equity are to be presented in the statement of changes in equity, with non-owner changes in equity presented in the statement of comprehensive income. The previous version of AASB 101 required that owner changes in equity and other comprehensive income be presented in the statement of changes in equity.

Statement of comprehensive income - The revised AASB 101 requires all income and expenses to be presented in either one statement — the statement of comprehensive income, or two statements — a separate income statement and a statement of comprehensive income. The previous version of AASB 101 required only the presentation of a single income statement.

The association’s financial statements now contain a statement of comprehensive income.

Other comprehensive income - The revised version of AASB 101 introduces the concept of ‘other comprehensive income’ which comprises of income and expense that are not recognised in profit or loss as required by other Australian Accounting Standards. Items of other comprehensive income are to be disclosed in the statement of comprehensive income.

Entities are required to disclose the income tax relating to each component of other comprehensive income. The previous version of AASB 101 did not contain an equivalent concept. (m)

New Accounting Standards for Application in Future Periods

The AASB has issued new, revised and amended Standards and Interpretations that have mandatory application dates for future reporting periods and which the association has decided not to early adopt. A discussion of those future requirements and their impact on the association is as follows: • AASB 9: Financial Instruments and AASB 2009–11: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 [AASB 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 101, 102, 108, 112, 118, 121, 127, 128, 131, 132, 136, 139, 1023 & 1038 and Interpretations 10 & 12] (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2013). These Standards are applicable retrospectively and amend the classification and measurement of financial assets. The association has not yet determined any potential impact on

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the financial statements. The changes made to accounting requirements include: o simplifying the classifications of financial assets into those carried at amortised cost and those carried at fair value; o simplifying the requirements for embedded derivatives; o removing the tainting rules associated with held-tomaturity assets; o removing the requirements to separate and fair value embedded derivatives for financial assets carried at amortised cost; o allowing an irrevocable election on initial recognition to present gains and losses on investments in equity instruments that are not held for trading in other comprehensive income. Dividends in respect of these investments that are a return on investment can be recognised in profit or loss and there is no impairment or recycling on disposal of the instrument; and o requiring financial assets to be reclassified where there is a change in an entity’s business model as they are initially classified based on: (a) the objective of the entity’s business model for managing the financial assets; and (b) the characteristics of the contractual cash flows.

• AASB 124: Related Party Disclosures (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2011). This Standard removes the requirement for government-related entities to disclose details of all transactions with the government and other governmentrelated entities, and clarifies the definition of a ‘related party’ to remove inconsistencies and simplify the structure of the Standard. No changes are expected to materially affect the association.

• AASB 2009–4: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Annual Improvements Project [AASB 2 and AASB 138 and AASB Interpretations 9 & 16] (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing from 1 July 2009) and AASB 2009–5: Further Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Annual Improvements Project [AASB 5, 8, 101, 107, 117, 118, 136 & 139] (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing from 1 January 2010). These Standards detail numerous non-urgent but necessary changes to Accounting Standards arising from the IASB’s annual improvements project. No changes are expected to materially affect the association.

The association does not anticipate early adoption of any of the above Australian Accounting Standards.

Women’s Golf New South Wales Inc. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 2010 $

2009 $

960,022 254,051 51,511 1,109 35,000 109,858 18,998 54,454 74,274 24,739 22,620 4,532 1,611,168

823,603 245,532 126,228 26,550 32,727 156,948 8,867 68,538 21,472 22,251 7,391 1,540,107

2010 $

2009 $

348,920 9,350 15,918 30,626 173,099 47,427 79,634 29,893 83,355 11,145 17,070 30,167 35,987 24,303 8,773 84,797 129,067 6,935 15,721 137,970

174,460 7,560 22,308 12,115 152,076 51,672 119,733 20,408 12,391 20,203 11,040 28,592 33,468 16,272 81,352 43,089 59,765 15,271 10,824 107,067

1,320,157

999,666

NOTE 2: REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME Sales and other revenue: Affiliation fees received Competition fees District income Donations, fund raising & sponsorship Grants Interest received Merchandise sales N.S.W. Institute of Sport N.S.W. Open Women’s Golf Club Year Book sales Other revenue Total Revenue

NOTE 3: PROFIT FOR THE YEAR Expenses: Affiliation fees - G.A. Auditors’ remuneration Burtta Cheney Cup Committees Competition expenses Consultants District expenses Gladys Hay Cup Golf N.S.W. Insurance International Bowl - G.A. Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation & Development Meetings - Council/AGM/Board/External Merchandise costs Movement in net market values of held to maturity financial assets N.S.W. Institute of Sport N.S.W. Open Women’s Golf Club Year Book Other expenses Total Expenses NOTE 4: INCOME TAX EXPENSE

No provision has been made for income tax as the association is exempt in accordance with the terms of Section 50-45 of the Income Tax Assessment Act, 1997.

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Women’s Golf New South Wales Inc. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 NOTE 5: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash on hand Cash at bank

Note

2010 $

2009 $

17

411 156,296 156,707

664 194,234 194,898

21,897 48,233

13,915 55,047

70,130

68,962

NOTE 6: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES CURRENT Trade receivables Other receivables 17

Current trade receivables are non-interest bearing loans and are generally receivable within 30 days. No impairment was required at 30 June 2010 (2009: Nil).

Credit risk The association has no significant concentration of credit risk with respect to any single counterparty or group of counterparties.

The following table details the association’s trade and other receivables exposed to credit risk with ageing analysis and impairment provided for thereon. Amounts are considered as ‘past due’ when the debt has not been settled within the terms and conditions agreed between the association and the member or counterparty to the transaction. Receivables that are past due are assessed for impairment by ascertaining their willingness to pay and are provided for where there are specific circumstances indicating that the debt may not be fully repaid to the association.

The balances of receivables that remain within initial terms (as detailed in the table) are considered to be of high credit quality.

Gross 2010 Trade receivables Other receivables

2009 Trade receivables Other receivables

amount

Past due and impaired

Past due but not impaired (days overdue) < 30

> 30

Within initial trade terms

21,897 48,233

-

4,900 -

16,857 -

140 48,233

70,130

-

4,900

16,857

48,373

13,915 55,047

-

440 -

10,933 -

2,542 55,047

68,962

-

440

10,933

57,589

The association does not hold any financial assets whose terms have been renegotiated, but which would otherwise be past due or impaired.

Collateral held as security No collateral is held as security for any of the trade and other receivable balances.

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Women’s Golf New South Wales Inc. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010

NOTE 7: INVENTORIES

Note

CURRENT Finished goods - at cost

2010 $

2009 $

23,524

26,620

23,524

26,620

18,542

12,918

18,542

12,918

126,343 896,984 500,000 300,000

208,966 917,250 750,000 -

NOTE 8: OTHER ASSETS CURRENT Prepayments

NOTE 9: OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS NON-CURRENT Held to maturity financial assets comprise: ING Business Optimiser Term Deposit - Suncorp Term Deposit - BankWest Term Deposit - Commonwealth Bank

Held for trading financial assets comprise: Wellington Premium Income Fund - Movement in net market values

17

17

1,823,327 159,513 (145,955) 13,558

1,876,216 159,513 (137,182) 22,331

1,836,885

1,898,547

2010 $

2009 $

The effective interest rate on held to maturity financial assets was 5.6% (2009: 5.7%).

NOTE 10: PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT LAND AND BUILDINGS Land & buildings - at cost Less: accumulated depreciation

837,697 (118,500)

837,697 (101,000)

Total land and buildings

719,197

736,697

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Plant & equipment - at cost Less: accumulated depreciation

148,204 (108,873)

144,808 (96,718)

39,331

48,090

758,528

784,787

Total plant and equipment Total property, plant and equipment

Movement in the carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and equipment between the beginning and the end of the current financial year

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Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golf New South Wales Inc. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010

NOTE 10: PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED) Land & buildings

Plant & equipment

Total $

Balance as at 1 July 2008

754,197

60,262

814,459

Additions Depreciation

(17,500)

4,600 (16,772)

4,600 (34,272)

Balance as at 30 June 2009

736,697

48,090

784,787

Additions Depreciation

(17,500)

3,397 (12,156)

3,397 (29,656)

Balance as at 30 June 2010

719,197

39,331

758,528

Note

2010 $

2009 $

14,694 71,751

20,670 73,785

86,445

94,455

24,201 7,382

79,330 20,440

31,583

99,770

99,770 16,950 (85,137) 31,583

89,610 37,840 (27,680) 99,770

NOTE 11: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES CURRENT Unsecured liabilities: Trade payables Other payables and accrued expenses Collateral pledged

17

No collateral has been pledged for any of the trade and other payable balances.

NOTE 12: PROVISIONS CURRENT NON-CURRENT 12(a)

(a) Provision for Employee Benefits Opening balance Additional provisions raised during year Amounts used Closing balance

A provision has been recognised for employee benefits relating to annual and long service leave for employees. In calculating the present value of future cash flows in respect of long service leave, the probability of long service leave being taken is based on historical data. The measurement and recognition criteria for employee benefits has been included in note 1(e).

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Women’s Golf New South Wales Inc. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 NOTE 13: OTHER LIABILITIES CURRENT Affiliation fees received in advance Tournament fees received in advance Trophy vouchers outstanding

2010 $

2009 $

63,956 67,694 7,800 139,450

94,893 64,742 5,326 164,961

NOTE 14: EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD Women’s Golf New South Wales Inc. and NSW Golf Association Ltd officially merged on 1 July to form Golf NSW Limited.

NOTE 15: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS District associations (not incorporated): Included in the result for the year are the following: - Income - Contribution to profit

2010 $

2009 $

51,511 (29,481)

126,228 2,978

11 56,132 648 702

264 82,992 339 2,059

Assets retained by district associations include: - Cash on hand - Cash at bank - Inventories - Plant & equipment The district associations include: - Blue Mountains District Ladies Golf Association - Women’s Golf Central North Coast (incorporated 14 May 2010) - Central Southern Golf Association - New England District Golf Association - Women’s Golf Northern Rivers - Riverina Ladies Golf Association - South West Ladies Golf Association (incorporated 16 January 2010) Other transactions with the association: Mr John Crampton, partner of the previous Chief Executive Officer trades as Performance Enhancement Systems. This firm rendered IT nd related services to the association during the year. Fees in the amount of $15,902 (2009 $18,315) were paid to Performance Enhancement Systems. All dealings were in the ordinary course of business and on normal commercial terms and conditions.

NOTE 16: CASH FLOW INFORMATION (a) Reconciliation of cash flow from operations with profit after income tax: Profit after income tax

2010 $

(20,708)

2009 $

110,778

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Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golf New South Wales Inc. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 NOTE 16: CASH FLOW INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

2010 $ 29,656 8,773

2009 $ 34,272 81,352

(1,168) 3,096 (5,624) (8,010) (68,187) (25,511) (87,683)

(9,023) (10,166) 2,292 17,205 10,160 19,754 256,624

Cash on hand Cash at bank

411 156,296

664 194,234

Total Cash

156,707

194,898

Non-cash flows in profit: - Depreciation - Movement in net market values Changes in assets and liabilities: - Decrease (increase) in trade and other receivables - Decrease (increase) in inventories - Decrease (increase) in other assets - Increase (decrease) in trade and other payables - Increase (decrease) in provisions - Increase (decrease) in other liabilities Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

Note

(b) Reconciliation of cash Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the cash flow statement is reconciled to the related items in the balance sheet as follows:

(c) Non-cash financing and investing activities Property, plant & equipment During the year the association acquired property, plant & equipment with an aggregate fair value of $Nil (2009 $Nil) by means of finance leases. These acquisitions are not reflected in the statement of cash flows. (d) Credit standby arrangements and loan facilities The association does not have a bank overdraft facility.

NOTE 17: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT The associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial instruments consist mainly of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, other financial assets and trade and other payables.

The totals for each category of financial instruments, measured in accordance with AASB 139 as detailed in the accounting policies to these financial statements, are as follows: 2010 2009 Financial Assets Note $ $ Cash and cash equivalents 5 156,707 194,898 Loans and receivables: - trade and other receivables 6 70,130 68,962 Held to maturity financial assets 9 1,823,327 1,876,216 13,558 22,331 Held for trading financial assets 9 2,063,722 2,162,407 Total Financial Assets Financial Liabilities Financial liabilities at amortised cost: - trade and other payables Total Financial Liabilities

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11

86,445 86,445

94,455 94,455

Women’s Golf New South Wales Inc. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 NOTE 17: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) Financial Risk Management Policies The association’s treasurer is responsible for, among other issues, monitoring and managing financial risk exposures of the association. The treasurer monitors the association’s transactions and reviews the effectiveness of controls relating to credit risk, financial risk and interest rate risk. Discussions on monitoring and managing financial risk exposures are held monthly and minuted by the members of the board.

Specific Financial Risk Exposures and Management The main risks the association is exposed to through its financial instruments are credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk relating to interest rate risk and price risk. (a) Credit risk Exposure to credit risk relating to financial assets arises from the potential non-performance by counterparties of contract obligations that could lead to a financial loss to the association. Credit risk is managed through maintaining procedures (such as the utilisation of systems for the approval, granting and removal of credit limits, regular monitoring of exposure against such limits and monitoring of the financial stability of significant customers and counterparties) ensuring, to the extent possible, that members and counterparties to transactions are of sound credit worthiness. Risk is also minimised through investing surplus funds in financial worthiness. Risk is also minimised through investing surplus funds in financial institutions that maintain a high credit rating or in entities that the committee has otherwise cleared as being financially sound.

Credit risk exposures The maximum exposure to credit risk by class of recognised financial assets at the end of the reporting period is equivalent to the carrying value and classification of those financial assets (net of any provisions) as presented in the statement of financial position. There is no collateral held by the association securing trade and other receivables.

Trade and other receivables that are neither past due or impaired are considered to be of high credit quality. Aggregates of such amounts are as detailed at Note 6. The association has no significant concentration of credit risk with any single counterparty or group of counterparties. Details with respect to credit risk of trade and other receivables are provided in Note 6. (b) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk arises from the possibility that the association might encounter difficulty in settling its debts or otherwise meeting its obligations related to financial liabilities. The association manages this risk through the following mechanisms; preparing forward-looking cash flow analysis in relation to its operational, investing and financing activities; and only investing surplus cash with major financial institutions. The table below reflects an undiscounted contractual maturity analysis for financial liabilities. Cash flows realised from financial assets reflect management’s expectation as to the timing of realisation. Actual timing may therefore differ from that disclosed. The timing of cash flows presented in the table to settle financial liabilities reflects the earliest contractual settlement dates.

Over 5 Years $

86,445 86,445

-

-

86,445 86,445

Financial assets - cash flows realisable - cash and cash equivalents - trade and other receivables - other financial assets Total anticipated inflows

156,707 70,130 1,836,885 2,063,722

-

-

156,707 70,130 1,836,885 2,063,722

Net inflow on financial instruments

1,977,277

-

-

1,977,277

2010 Financial liabilities due for payment - trade and other payables Total expected outflows

Within 1 Year $

Total contractual cash flow $

1 to 5 Years $

Maturity analysis

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Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golf New South Wales Inc. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 NOTE 17: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)

2009 Financial liabilities due for payment - trade and other payables

Financial assets - cash flows realisable - cash and cash equivalents - trade and other receivables - other financial assets Net inflow on financial instruments

Within 1 Year $

Total contractual cash flow $

1 to 5 Years $

Over 5 Years $

-

-

94,455 94,455

94,455 94,455

194,898 68,962 1,876,216 2,140,076

22,331 22,331

-

194,898 68,962 1,898,547 2,162,407

2,045,621

22,331

-

2,067,952

Financial assets pledged as collateral No financial assets have been pledged as security for any financial liability. (c) Market risk (i) Interest rate risk Exposure to interest rate risk arises on financial assets and financial liabilities recognised at the end of the reporting period whereby a future change in interest rates will affect future cash flows. At 30 June 2010, the association has no debt. (ii) Price risk Price risk relates to the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices of securities held. The association is not exposed to any material commodity price risk.

Sensitivity analysis The following table illustrates sensitivities to the associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exposures to changes in interest rates and equity prices.

The table indicates the impact on how profit and equity values reporting at the end of the reporting period would have been affected by changes in the relevant risk variable that management considers to be reasonably possible. These sensitivities assume that the movement in a particular variable is independent of other variables.

2010 +/- 2% in interest rates +/- 10% held for trading investments 2009 +/- 2% in interest rates +/- 10% held for trading investments

Profit $

Equity $

+/- 38,741 -

+/- 38,741 -

+/- 40,196 -

+/- 40,196 -

No sensitivity analysis has been performed on foreign exchange risk, as the association is not exposed to foreign currency fluctuations.

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Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golf New South Wales Inc. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 NOTE 17: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) Net Fair Values Fair value estimation The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities are presented in the following table and can be compared to their carrying values as presented in the statement of financial position. Fair values are those amounts at which an asset could be exchanged, or a liability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties in an armâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s length transaction.

Fair values derived may be based on information that is estimated or subject to judgment, where changes in assumptions may have a material impact on the amounts estimated. Areas of judgment and the assumptions have been detailed below. Where possible, valuation information used to calculate fair value is extracted from the market, with more reliable information available from markets that are actively traded. In this regard, fair values for listed securities are obtained from quoted market bid prices.

Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Held to maturity financial assets Held for trading financial assets

Footnote

Total Financial Liabilities

Net Fair Value $

Net Carrying Value $

2009

Net Fair Value $

(i)

156,707

156,707

194,898

194,898

(i)

70,130

70,130

68,962

68,962

(i)

1,823,327

1,823,327

1,876,216

1,876,216

(ii)

13,558

13,558

22,331

22,331

2,063,722

2,063,722

2,162,407

2,162,407

Net Fair Value $

Net Carrying Value $

Total Financial Assets

Financial Liabilities Trade and other payables

Net Carrying Value $

2010

Footnote

(i)

Net Carrying Value $

2010

2009

Net Fair Value $

86,445

86,445

94,455

94,455

86,445

86,445

94,455

94,455

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Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golf New South Wales Inc. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 NOTE 17: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) The fair values disclosed in the above table have been determined based on the following methodologies: (i) Cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables and trade and other payables are short-term instruments in nature whose carrying value is equivalent to fair value. (ii) Held for trading financial assets, closing quoted market prices at reporting date are used.

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value The financial instruments recognised at fair value in the statement of financial position have been analysed and classified using a fair value hierarchy reflecting the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. The fair value hierarchy consists of the following levels: - quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1); - inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices) (Level 2); and - inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs) (Level 3).

2010 Financial Assets - Held for trading financial assets 2009 Financial Assets - Held for trading financial assets

Level 1 $

Level 2 $

Level 3 $

Total $

13,558 13,558

-

-

13,558 13,558

22,331 22,331

-

-

22,331 22,331

Included within Level 1 of the hierarchy are listed investments. The fair value of these financial assets has been based on the closing quoted bid prices at the end of the reporting period, excluding transaction costs.

NOTE 18: ASSOCIATION DETAILS The registered office of the association is: 1A Duncan Street Arncliffe NSW 2205

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CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WOMEN’S GOLF NEW SOUTH WALES INC.

Level 11, 22 Market Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 GPO Box 1442 SYDNEY NSW 2001 Tel: 02 8263 1000 Fax: 02 9262 2911 Email: info@cbcpartners.com.au Web: www.cbcpartners.com.au

Report on the financial report We have audited the accompanying financial report of Women’s Golf New South Wales Inc. which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2010 and the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the statement by members of the board.

Member’s of the board responsibility for the financial report The members of the board of the association are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Associations Incorporations Act 1984 of NSW. This responsibility includes establishing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.

Auditor’s responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the association’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the association’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the members of the board, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

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CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Level 11, 22 Market Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

WOMEN’S GOLF NEW SOUTH WALES INC. COMPILATION REPORT

GPO Box 1442 SYDNEY NSW 2001 Tel: 02 8263 1000 Fax: 02 9262 2911 Email: info@cbcpartners.com.au Web: www.cbcpartners.com.au

We have compiled the accompanying special purpose financial statements of Women’s Golf New South Wales Inc. which comprise the attached profit and loss statement for the year ended 30 June 2010. The specific purpose for which the special purpose financial statements have been prepared is to provide financial information to the members of the board.

The responsibility of the member’s of the board The members of the board are solely responsible for the information contained in the special purpose financial statements and has determined that the basis of accounting adopted is appropriate to meet the needs of the members of the board for hte purpose of complying with the association’s constitution.

Our responsibility On the basis of the information provided by members of the board we have compiled the accompanying special purpose financial statements in accordance with the basis of accounting and APES 315: Compilation of Financial Information.

Our procedures use accounting expertise to collect, classify and summarise the ifnancial informatio, which the members of the board provided, in commpiling the financial statements. Our procedures do not include verification or validation procedures. No audit or review has been performed on the information and accordingly no assurance is expressed.

The special purpose financial statements were compiled exclusively for the benefit of the members of the board.

We do not accept responsibility to any other person for the contents of the special purpose financial sstatements.

CBC PARTNERS Chartered Accountants

DOMENIC A. CUTRUPI Partner SYDNEY Dated: 14 September 2010

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

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CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Level 11, 22 Market Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF

GPO Box 1442 SYDNEY NSW 2001 Tel: 02 8263 1000 Fax: 02 9262 2911 Email: info@cbcpartners.com.au Web: www.cbcpartners.com.au

WOMEN’S GOLF NEW SOUTH WALES INC. Independence In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of Australian professional ethical pronouncements.

Auditor’s Opinion In our opinion, the financial report of women’s Golf New South Wales Inc. is in accordance with the Associations Incorporations Act 1984 of NSW including: (i)

giving a true and fiar view of the association’s financial position as at 30 June 2010 and of their performance for the year ended on that date; and

(ii)

complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Associations Incorporations Act 1984 of NSW.

CBC PARTNERS Chartered Accountants

DOMENIC A. CUTRUPI Partner SYDNEY Dated: 14 September 2010

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

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Women’s Golf New South Wales Inc. PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010

INCOME Affiliation fees received Affiliation fees - G.A. Competition fees District income Donations & sponsorship Grants Interest received Merchandise sales N.S.W. Institute of Sport N.S.W. Open Sundry income Golfers Club NSW (formerly Women’s Golf Club) Year Book sales

EXPENDITURE Advertising Affiliation fees - G.A. Auditors’ remuneration Bank charges Burtta Cheney Cup Committees Competition expenses Computer expenses Consultants Delegates to G.A. Depreciation District expenses District Expenses - Association Tournaments District Expenses - Meetings Donations - Goodwill Plate Donations - Other General & office expenses Gladys Hay Cup Golf N.S.W. Historic Trust Insurance International Bowl - G.A. Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation & Development Legal fees Meetings - Council Meetings - AGM Meetings - Board Merchandise costs

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2010 $

2009 $

633,497 326,525 254,051 51,511 1,109 35,000 109,858 18,998 54,454 74,274 4,532 24,739 22,620 1,611,168

654,743 168,860 245,532 126,228 26,550 32,727 156,948 8,867 68,538 7,391 21,472 22,251 1,540,107

1,363 348,920 9,350 1,978 15,918 30,626 173,099 1,695 47,427 3,641 29,656 79,634 8,354 774 12,616 27,414 29,893 83,355 5,656 11,145 17,070 30,167 5,805 18,461 9,573 7,953 24,303

964 174,460 7,560 1,911 22,308 12,115 152,076 3,407 51,672 6,005 34,272 119,733 7,817 1,870 12,350 5,000 19,535 20,408 12,391 434 20,203 11,040 28,592 18,037 9,570 5,861 16,272

Women’s Golf New South Wales Inc. PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010

Movement in net market values N.S.W. Golf Foundation N.S.W. Institute of Sport N.S.W. Open Postage & courier Printing & stationery PR Visits/Promo/Goodwill Provision for employee benefits Repairs & maintenance Salaries & superannuation Staff training Subscriptions & memberships Talented Athlete Program Telephone Tournament representation Utilities & strata fees W.G.N.S.W. membership cards W.G.N.S.W. scholarship grants Golfers Club NSW (formerly Women’s Golf Club) Year Book Profit before income tax

2010 $

2009 $

8,773 306 84,797 129,067 5,782 8,863 12,337 (68,187) 805 350,250 11,706 712 8,356 7,178 59 11,570 1,000 6,935 15,721 1,631,876

81,352 144 43,089 59,765 4,023 8,859 3,384 10,160 357 385,231 559 717 3,513 8,416 33 14,333 3,436 15,271 10,824 1,429,329

(20,708)

110,778

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HISTORICAL TIMELINE • All major NSWLGU Championship events were abandoned for duration of the war, though several events were held before the cancellation of events, and several other events were held in lieu of the major tournaments.

1903-1909 1903 •

29 June: Meeting adopts proposal that a New South Wales Ladies’ Golf Union be formed. Five golf clubs affiliated at beginning of NSWLGU. • 4 August: Committee elected. First President, Mrs G.E. Fairfax; first Secretary, Miss Mabel Trevor Jones.

• First Constitution drawn up.

• First NSWLGU State Champion, Miss Mabel Trevor Jones. Miss Cissie Trevor Jones won the first A-grade bogey (handicap) event off a handicap of 12.

1941 •

1904 • •

Miss Mabel Trevor Jones elected President.

Miss Mabel Trevor Jones won NSW championship and Australian championship.

• Royal Sydney Golf Club resigned from NSWLGU.

Mrs G E Fairfax in Ladies Golfing Group Photo Courtesy of Royal Sydney Golf Club

1905 • •

Mrs Langer Owen elected President Constitution amended for NSWLGU to organise and control the NSW Championship themselves, not be under the control of the NSW Golf Association (men)

1906 •

First Country Championship held, won by Miss Nellie Mears (Mudgee).

1908 •

NSW became affiliated with the Ladies’ Golf Union of Great Britain.

1909 •

First Coronation Medal (donated by the English LGU) competed for at Killara Golf Club. This competition was initially an individual competition, but in 1912 the conditions were changed to 4 club representatives to play as a team. Bonnie Doon was the first club winner in 1913.

1930-1939

At beginning of 1930, 126 clubs were affiliated with NSWLGU. At end of 1930, 154 clubs were affiliated with NSWLGU. • NSWLGU, with membership of 174 clubs at end of 1931, was the biggest golf union in Australasia.

• At the end of 1935, 256 clubs were affiliated with NSWLGU. • At the end of 1939, 296 clubs affiliated with NSWLGU.

1931 • • •

•

1910-1919

At beginning of 1910, 22 clubs were affiliated with NSWLGU.

•

1910 •

Championship Mixed Foursomes (“Mixed Doubles”) added to the programme – first winners, Mrs Cyril Ward and Captain Gilliard.

• Miss Una Clift elected President (at AGM of 1909), the start of a Presidency lasting until 1956.

• Miss Parbury (Royal Sydney) won Australian Ladies’ Championship.

1914 •

First World War began. State championships and interclub grade matches abandoned, open competitions held in aid of different war funds, winners presented with war brooches.

• Annual subscriptions suspended.

1916 •

15 March: NSWLGU closed its activities until after the war.

1919 •

29 August: General Meeting held to begin competitions again in 1920.

First District Association – Central Northern DGA – formed: first President, Mrs G.G. Rankin, first Honorary Secretary, Mrs Neve.

Entry fees for all NSWLGU handicap events lowered as a result of the (economic) Depression.

NSWLGU published first New South Wales Year Book. The following year the first Australian LGU Year Book was published, after overtures from the NSWLGU to do so.

First Associates Champion of Club Champions event held at Manly Golf Club – first winner, Joan HoodHammond (Avondale).

Records show interstate matches were held in conjunction with Australian Championship meeting from at least 1931. This series of interstate matches were named the Gladys Hay Memorial Cup in 1935 in honour of Miss Gladys Hay, an original delegate of the ALGU, who died in 1931.

1932 •

Hunters Hill Golf Club, one of the oldest in New South Wales and one of the first clubs to affiliated with the NSWLGU, was forced to close because its links were on the grounds of the Gladesville Asylum and, because of the increase in buildings for this institution, Hunters Hill reluctantly was compelled to give up their links.

• First NSWLGU Handicap Manager, Mrs F.W. Taylor, appointed to oversee NSW handicapping (previously the LGU Secretary had carried out these duties.

• Three new country districts formed: North Coast, Northern Rivers, and North & North Western (making a total of nine Associations).

• International Fund established to fund international teams (and associated events) to and from NSW.

1933 •

Inaugural Leo Wray Bowl event, to “perpetuate the name of Miss Wray for all time in the golf history of NSWLGU” – 36-hole handicap event in conjunction with the NSW Championship: first winner, Miss Odette Lefebvre, who defeated Miss Wray in a play-off round.

1920-1929

1934

1921

1935

At beginning of 1920, 16 clubs were affiliated with NSWLGU. •

September: Establishment of Australian Ladies Golf Union.

1924 •

First Constitution of NSWLGU ratified.

1925

• The first year a Champion of Champions event held (deemed unsuccessful)

1926 •

•

• Visit of British Associates golf team, playing in team matches and championship events.

1938 •

•

The LGU arranged for a Professionals v Associates match.

17.12.1928: Miss Cissie Trevor Jones elected first Life Member of NSWLGU.

1929 •

New Constitution changes included provision for establishment of District Ladies’ Golf Associations (both metropolitan (Sydney) and country) • Mixed Foursomes Championship of New South Wales inaugurated (handicap limit, combined, 12 and under), won by F.G. Murdoch and Miss L. Wray.

• Junior Championship for Girls, 18 years and under, inaugurated: first winner, Joan Hood-Hammond.

• Alterations to inter-club Grade competitions.

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LGU office was moved from the Alexander Flats in Darlinghurst to Wingello House, Angel Place, city.

1939

1928 •

Miss Una Clift, NSWLGU President for nearly 20 years, was elected the first President of the Australian LGU.

3 September: World War II began. October Special General Meeting to arrange how the LGU and affiliated clubs would participate in war work. LGU Patriotic and War Fund Committee was formed, under leadership of Miss Una Clift.

1940-1949

At beginning of 1940, 296 clubs were affiliated with NSWLGU – by the end of 1940, clubs totalled 309

1940 •

Over ₤6000 raised by Patriotic & War Fund Committee, and 23,000 Christmas parcels were packed for the Lord Mayor’s Patriotic & War Fund, to be sent to overseas troops. Over ₤1200 was donated by Associates of clubs for the bombed victims in Great Britain.

Club membership of NSWLGU decreased as golf clubs face difficulties in maintaining their golf courses with able-bodied men away at the war; some clubs disaffiliate for the duration of the war. Income decreases during the war years because of smaller annual fees and no competition revenue.

• May: Miss Leonora Wray resigned from NSWLGU duties (she had been on the Council during the first decade of the 20th century).

• Over ₤12,000 raised by LGU Patriotic & War Fund; 5 mobile canteens sent to the Middle East; bombed victims in London received over ₤1400; over 66,000 Christmas parcels were packed by golfers.

• No ALGU Year Books were published during the war.

1942 •

Many Associates occupied in wartime jobs.

1943 •

Since its inception, Patriotic & War Fund had raise ₤21,000, over 80,000 garments made.

1944

• The Gowrie Scholarship (NSWLGU Pam Barton memorial) established, in memory of the great English champion who had visited Australia in British team in 1935, killed in an aeroplane crash during World War II.

1946 • • •

Many NSWLGU Championships resumed.

NSWLGU membership increased after the war years.

Handicaps which had lapsed during the war years had to be regained by golfers.

• First postwar ALGU Year Book published.

• “Altogether your Union has weathered the war years very well and the financial side of your Union is in a very sound state” (Annual Report 1946)

1947 • •

NSW won interstate matches.

Business Girls in clubs allowed to play for their own LGU Medal.

1948 •

Moves to form the Seniors Golf Association, later called the Veterans’ Ladies Golf Association. First annual event held in 1948.

• Death of Honorary Vice President, Lady Halse Rogers (Miss Mabel Trevor Jones).

• Resignation of Secretary Miss Day Boys because of illhealth, after 25 years working for NSWLGU. Miss Isabel Ducker took her place.

• & 1949: Pat Borthwick won Australian Championship in both years.

1949

•

Death of first NSWLGU Life Member, Miss Cissie Trevor Jones.

• Opera singer and golf champion Joan Hammond’s Australian tour, two concerts given to raise funds for sending an Australian ladies golf team to England.

1950-1959

At the end of 1950, 266 clubs were affiliated with NSWLGU.

1950

• Australian team toured Great Britain.

• New South Wales won the Gladys Hay Cup in interstate matches.

• The Australian team (NSW team members Miss N. George and Miss H. Stockman) retained the Tasman Cup, defeating New Zealand on a countback.

1951

• Miss Leonora Wray elected a Life Member of the NSWLGU. • Death of Miss Rose Payten, Honorary Vice President.

• Australia’s Jubilee of Federation year: competitions were named “Jubilee Year” to acknowledge this anniversary.

1952 •

Country Golf Improvement Scheme inaugurated (in partnership with NSWGA), visits to country areas by professionals Mr F. Popplewell and Mr W. Bolger.

1953

• To mark the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, special trophies were given in several major NSWLGU competitions.

• Visit of touring team of Associate golfers from South Africa, with the International Match (36-hole matches) resulting in a draw.

• Visit of team of American women professionals who played a match with an Associate Australian team.

• Pat Borthwick won the Australian Championship.

NSW won the Gladys Hay (interstate teams) Cup Australia won the Tasman Cup, played in New Zealand.

1954th •

50 anniversary year of formation of NSWLGU [see summary in 1954 Annual Report]: Jubilee dinner held at Royal Sydney; Presentation of NSWLGU trophy to ALGU to commemorate anniversary.

• Junior Golf Development Scheme begun, events attracted about 76 children.

• New system of affiliation fees begun.

• Miss Leonora Wray (NSWLGU Life Member) elected President of ALGU.

1955

• Visit of British Junior team to New South Wales.

• Visit of Scottish professional golfer, Miss Jean Donald.

1956 •

Country Golf Improvement Scheme discontinued, but scheme considered successful.

• Pat Borthwick won Australian championship for fourth time.

1957 •

February: Resignation of President Miss Una Clift, health reasons. Miss Clift elected a Life Member. She was succeeded by Miss Leonora Wray as President.

• Australian Associates team toured South Africa.

1958 •

Death of NSWLGU Secretary, Miss Isabel Ducker (worked with NSWLGU for 19 years).

• New method introduced for Scratch Scoring of Golf Courses.

• Two new events added to NSWLGU programme: the NSW Open Match Play Tournament (first winner, Miss J. Fletcher of Qld), and the Bronze Medallion (for Bronze markers), a club teams event run on similar lines, and in conjunction with, the Coronation Medal (first winner, Bonnie Doon)

1959 • •

Scratch Score Committee formed.

First golf team chosen to represent Australia in the Commonwealth tournament at St. Andrews. Team included Mardi Mair and Pat Borthwick (NSW) and NSW Country Vice President Miss McLeish as Captain-Manager.

• Changes to NSWLGU Constitution.

1960-1969

At end of l961, 310 clubs were affiliated with NSWLGU

1960 • • • • • • •

Death of long-serving President Miss Una Clift.

Golf Foundation Scheme formed to develop golf in schools.

Beverley Ross (NSW) won Australian Junior Championship.

Inaugural British Junior Salver, won by NSW team.

Springbok Trophy, won by NSW. Metropolitan clubs organized into Grades 1, 2, and 3.

Isabel Ducker Trophy, a painting by Robert Johnson hung in Killara Golf Club, inaugurated to commemorate Miss Ducker’s long association with NSWLGU.

1965

• NSWLGU President Miss Leonora Wray retired from office.

• Veteran Women Golfers Association began donating ₤100 annually to assist the furtherance of Junior Golf.

• First interstate matches series held of players under 18 years – NSW representatives Sandra Wallace and Rhys Wright.

• Australian Foursomes champions: Miss E. Blackmore and Miss M. Hickey (NSW).

• Australian Junior Championship, won by Marea Hickey.

• NSWLGU combined with NSWGA (for the first time) to conduct the State Mixed Foursomes.

• 25th Anniversary of formation of Central & North Central District Golf Association and New England District Golf Association.

1966 •

Figures given for number of Associates in NSW, from 30,000 in 1961 to 37,000 in 1966 • Visit of two women professional golfers from America, Miss Clifford Ann Creed and Miss Margaret Masters (the only Australian Associate as yet to turn Professional.

• Sub-Junior Interstate series of matches in Perth: winners, Jan Stephenson and Rhonda White (NSW).

• Donation of Leonora Wray Junior Salver to honour Miss Wray (awarded to player who qualifies first in Junior Championship).

• NSW won Gladys Hay interstate trophy, the Springbok Trophy and the British Salver.

• Miss Marea Hickey won NSW Junior Championship.

1967 •

Sub-Junior Interstate series in Adelaide: winners, Sylvia Riley and Jan Stephenson (NSW).

Mrs G. Perkins (Judy Mancell) (NSW) won Australian Championship.

• Jan Stephenson (NSW) won Australian Junior Championship.

• Gladys Hay interstate matches won by NSW, also the Springbok Trophy and the British Salver.

• Introduction of No. 1 Reserve Grade to interclub matches.

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1968 •

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Espirito Tournament (women’s world golf) played in Melbourne, Australia (Australia, 2nd – 3 NSW team members: E. Blackmore, M. Hickey, Mrs R. Thomas) Tasman Cup: all Australian team members from NSW (B. Dalgleish, J. Howe, H. Kerr, J. Perkins) (won by NZ).

Australian Championship won by Miss Betty Dalgleish (NSW) Australian Junior Championship won by Jan Stephenson Gladys Hay Cup, the Springbok Trophy and the British Salver, all won by NSW.

1969 • •

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Death of Miss Mollie McLeish, long-standing NSWLGU committee member.

Australian LGU team to South Africa (4 members from NSW: M. Hickey, E. Blackmore, B. Dalgleish, J. Perkins, team captain Mrs R.D. Bridges.) Miss Hickey won South African Championship.

Increase in club affiliation fees to NSWLGU. Australian Championship (in Hobart), won by Marea Hickey.

Gladys Hay Interstate matches and Springbok Trophy won by NSW. British Salver won by NSW (Vicki Jellis and Jan Stephenson).

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Miss Leonora Wray elected as Vice President of the Ladies’ Golf Union, the governing body for all British Dominions.

Miss Kathleen Armstrong appointed Life Member of NSWLGU. Changes made to play of Grade Matches, each club limited to one team only.

Beatrice Hayley (NSW) won Australian Championship.

Club affiliation fees for NSWLGU raised to 6/-.

1970-1979

Number of clubs affiliated with NSWLGU: 348

1970 • •

1962

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NSWLGU Offices moved to International House, 104 Bathurst Street, city.

Introduction of Honorary Counsillors of NSWLGU, for meritorious service – Constitution altered to ratify such appointments. First NSWLGU Counsillors, Miss P. Fenwicke and Mrs R.V. Pennefather.

Diana Cross and Judy Mancell (NSW) won Australian Foursomes Championship.

Beatrice Hayley won Australian Junior Championship.

NSW won British Junior Salver.

1963 •

Commonwealth Tournament held in Australia for the first time: winners, Great Britain.

• Beatrice Hayley (NSW) won Australian Junior Championship.

• Gladys Hay Cup and British Salver won by NSW. • Inauguration of School for (associate) Match Referees.

1964 •

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First Women’s World Amateur Team Championship held in Paris, two NSW players (Mrs R. Thomas, Miss Betty Dalgleish) selected in the Australian team, with Miss Jean Derrin as captain – team finished 5th.

Australia retained Tasman Cup (NSW team members Mrs D. Turner (nee Beatrice Hayley), Miss Marea Hickey).

Marea Hickey won both Australian and New Zealand Championships in the same year.

NSW Junior team won match series against NZ Junior team.

NSW Junior team won British Salver.

Match held between 10 associate golfers v 10 professionals.

Offices of NSWLGU moved to 215-217 Clarence Street, city.

First weekend camp for Junior Golfers held at Narrabeen Fitness Camp (101 Juniors attended).

• NSW won Australian Junior Ansett trophy in Adelaide.

• State squad members played matches against low-marker men golfers, Associates scoring points over the series.

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1974 • •

NSW won Gladys Hay Cup. Resignation of NSWLGU Secretary Miss Peggy Seale (14 years in position), Miss Helen Stockman appointed as NSWLGU Secretary (began January 1975).

• Metric cards issued to clubs under new ALGU rerating scheme, just over two-thirds of affiliated clubs have converted to metric (see entry for 1975).

• NSW Junior Foursomes Championship introduced to the Junior programme.

• NSW won inaugural Colgate Far East Tournament in Melbourne.

1975

• After trials and research into new system of course rating, the ALGU Scratch Score Scheme, based on Decimal Course Rating, in 1973, all courses were rerated in 1974, and these ratings came into force on 1 February 1975.

• A 72-hole Stroke Play Tournament was added to the programme, to be the qualifying rounds of the NSW Championship. The top 16 players to qualify for Match play.

• Death of two former long-standing Council members, Mrs Ella Backhouse (who founded the Veteran Women Golfers’ Association of NSW), and Mrs Alan Yuille (a NSW representative when ALGU formed in 1921).

• Australia won Tasman Cup (2 NSW team members).

• Australian Foursomes Championship won by NSW Juniors Sue Goldsmith and Edwina Kennedy.

• First award from the Gatehouse Memorial Fund for Juniors to Miss Jill Miles, 1975 winner Miss Debbie Piper.

1976 •

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Deaths of two distinguished NSWLGU golf administrators – Life Member Miss Kathleen Armstrong, and Miss Mabel Mackenzie, Life Member of Western District AGA. NSW won Gladys Hay Cup, Junior Interstate series, Springbok Trophy.

Mrs E Cavill (Blackmore) and Mrs H. Bleeck (Kerr) won Australian Foursomes Championship.

Miss Edwina Kennedy won Australian Junior Championship.

Mrs Bridges elected President (for a second term) of ALGU. Alterations to Constitution confirmed at meeting in September.

NSW Junior team won interstate Ansett Trophy.

1977 •

First ballot held for Representatives-elect from Metropolitan Central, Northern and Western Divisions.

• NSW held a Ladies’ Professional Purse in conjunction with Amateur Open 72-holes Stroke Play Tournament, programmed as part of 75th NSWLGU commemoration year.

• Mrs T.R. Street elected as NSWLGU Life Member • Sponsors’ donations included in Annual Report for the first time.

1978

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Mrs R.D. Bridges appointed ALGU President.

NSW Junior team defeated New Zealand in Junior Tasman Cup. Jan Stephenson won the Leopard Tournament 72-holes event in New Zealand.

Mrs Judy Perkins won Australian Championship.

NSW won Gladys Hay Cup. Australian team, playing at Pymble Golf Club, won Tasman Cup (3 team members from NSW)

1971 • • • • •

Introduction of Jean Derrin trophy, for players on handicaps of 7 and under, to contest special events during a calendar year.

Visit of American golf professional Miss Marilyn Smith.

NSW won Gladys Hay Cup, also Royal St George’s Spoons and Springbok Trophy.

Jan Stephenson won Australian Junior Championship.

ALGU Tour of Clubs in Papua New Guinea by ALGU Vice President, and NSW’s Elizabeth Blackmore.

1972

• Australian team (3 NSW members + NSW team captain) won the Tasman Cup. • NSW won Gladys Hay Cup. • Vicki Jellis (NSW) won Australian Junior Championship.

• Visit of 2 American golf professionals, Miss Shirley Englehorn and Miss Jeannette Rector.

• Re-drafting of NSWLGU Constitution + Rules & Regulations of the Country District Golf Associations.

1973

• Visit of teams from Canada, Great Britain & Ireland, Japan and New Zealand.

• Australian team won International Matches at Royal Sydney (captain. H. Hawkeswood (NSW) and NSW team member V. Jellis).

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Death of former NSW and Australian champion, and Council member Mrs E.J. Gowing.

• Affiliation fee for each playing member of NSWLGU raised to $2.

• Edwina Kennedy won Ladies’ British Open Amateur championship.

• Australia won Tasman Cup (sixth year in succession) (NSW team captain & one team member (Heather Bleeck).

• Australia won Espirito Santo World Amateur teams event (Mrs Bridges captain, Edwina Kennedy NSW team member) • Resignation of Helen Stockman as Secretary. Mrs Janis Natt appointed as Secretary.

• NSW won Gladys Hay Cup (the 21st time since the commencement in 1903), the St George’s Spoons and Springbok Trophy.

• Miss Jill Miles and Miss Leonie Oxley won Australian Foursomes Championship.

• Miss Carole Blair won inaugural ‘Leonora Wray trophy’, donated by NSWLGU to ALGU. • NSWLGU Office moved to premises they owned in Brisbane Street, Surry Hills.

1979 • • •

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Death of long-serving Life Member, Miss Leonora Wray (in April).

New changes in handicapping came into effect on 1 February.

Australian team of 4 (including Edwina Kennedy) played in French and British Amateur Championships.

Edwina Kennedy played in LPGA tournament in USA as current Ladies’ British Amateur champion.

Edwina Kennedy won Australian Junior Championship.

NSW team (E. Kennedy, L. Mullard) won Junior Teams Scratch Event, cup awarded in honour of Kennedy’s British Amateur Open victory. NSW team joint winners with Victoria in Junior Matches series (Dianne Mancell, Louise Mullard).

Espirito Santo event held in Canberra.

Mrs C.H. Locke elected as ALGU President.

Resignation of Mrs Natt as NSWLGU Secretary, Mrs Gloria Trembath appointed to succeed her.

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1980-1989

352 clubs affiliated – 68 metropolitan, 284 country.

1980 • •

Edwina Kennedy won the Canadian Championship Introduction of 36-marker event to the Metropolitan Competition • Mrs Locke represented Australia on the Women’s Committee of the world Amateur Golf Council.

1981 •

Mrs RD Bridges awarded the OBE for services to golf and the community.

• Dianne Mancell won the Australian championship.

1982 • •

Australian Championship held in Canberra for the first time Misses K Lunn and L Ipkendanz won the Australian Foursomes Championship • Misses K Lunn and J de Costa won the Junior Interstate Teams trophy • Overall survey of some 300 Country Clubs (which took 5 years) was completed • Building at 17 Brisbane St Darlinghurst was stratra’d, with Body Corporate made up of trustees from the 3 organisations involved

1983 • • • • • •

NSW team won the Gladys Hay Cup Edwina Kennedy was a member of the Australian team that won the 5th Queen Sirikit Cup (world amateur event) Computer and printout system introduced into NSWLGU office 72 hole Stroke Play Tournament separated from the State Championship which comprised two 18 hole Qualifying Rounds followed by Match Play Combined visits to country Areas by NSWLGU and NSWGA Miss Trembath resigned as Secretary, succeeded by Miss Wendy Weil

1984 •

Ms RD Bridges OBE elected a Life Member of the NSWLGU • Miss Karen Lunn won the NZ Championship and the NZ Junior Championship • NSW team won the Gladys Hay Memorial Cup

1985

• Louise Mullard won Australian Junior Championship.

• NSW won Gladys Hay Cup, and the Springbok Trophy.

• Australia won both Tasman Cup and Junior Tasman Cup against New Zealand (NSW representatives E. Kennedy and M. Lunn).

• Edwina Kennedy won NZ Open Championship.

• Increase in affiliation fees of golfing club members.

• 36-holes event introduced for Junior Golfers.

• South-Western District celebrated its Golden Jubilee • Collection of old clippings and newspapers sorted, which would become in due course “the Scrapbook Collection”

1986 • • • • • •

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Mardi Lunn won the Australian Junior Championship, and the New Zealand Junior Championship.

Australian Junior Foursomes won by Miss M. Lunn and Miss V. Briggs (NSW) NSW won Gladys Hay Cup, Royal St George’s Spoons.

Edwina Kennedy won Australian Championship (hence she has won all four major Commonwealth titles (British, Canadian, New Zealand, Australian)) Australia won 8th Queen Sirikit Cup in India (NSW representative, Miss E. Kennedy) Edwina Kennedy won British Amateur Championship, the Inaugural European Championship, and was a member of the winning Australian teams in the International Teams event in South Australia, Brazil, and Venezuela.

Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation of NSW launched at Concord Golf Club in October 1986

1987 • • • • • • •

Change to ALGU handicapping system for handicaps under 4.

Miss M. Lunn won Australian Junior Championship for 2nd consecutive year.

Miss W. Doolan and Miss J. Mackay won Australian Junior Foursomes Championship.

NSW Junior team won Junior Interstate Match Play series.

Mrs Elizabeth Cavill won Australian Championship; also won All India Amateur Championship.

Australia tied with New Zealand in Tasman Cup (NSW representatives, E. Kennedy, M. Lunn).

Junior Tasman Matches Team, won by Australia (NSW representative, Miss V. Briggs)

1988

• Australia’s Bicentennial Year.

• January 27, 1988: NSWLGU became an Incorporated Body. New Constitution prepared.

• Ladies Australian Amateur Championship played at Royal Sydney.

• Unique 1988 Bicentennial 3-ball Stableford Ladies’ team event held, won by Harden Golf Club.

• Miss M. Lunn won Australian Junior Championship for 3rd consecutive year.

• NSW won Gladys Hay Cup (26th win) • 54-hole Bicentennial Teams event contested by 9 countries: Australia, Canada, France, Great Britain, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

• Australia won 10th Queen Sirikit Cup (NSW representatives, E. Cavill and M. Lunn).

• Elizabeth Cavill won World Amateur Ladies individual event in association with Bicentennial Teams, and New

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Zealand Championship.

E. Cavill and K. Pearce (Qld) won New Zealand Foursomes.

1989 • • • • • •

NSW Junior team won the Burtta Cheney Cup. Miss Wendy Doolan won the Australian Junior Championship.

NSW team won the Springbok Trophy.

Miss T. Hale (NSW) and Miss K. Gregg won the Australian Foursomes Championship.

Miss W.P. Smith (Leura) won the Australian Ladies Senior Championship.

Australia won Tasman Cup (NSW representatives E. Cavill, E. Kennedy, and Junior Tasman Cup (NSW representative, W. Doolan)

1990 – 1999 •

Clubs affiliated - 67 metropolitan – 297 country – 3 offshore = 367 • 1999 - Clubs affiliated - 71 metropolitan – 308 country – 4 offshore = 383

1990 • •

LGU medal for 36-markers introduced Junior Development Program implemented

1991 • •

NSW won Gladys Hay Cup Introduction of Temporary Handicap allowing players to continue in competition whilst regaining their handicaps

1992 • • • • •

Death of Miss PC Fenwicke who had been the first Counsillor appointed (in 1962) Major changes agreed to the Australian system of Handicapping and Course Rating (to be introduced in 1993) Mrs RD Bridges appointed to the Women’s Committee of the World Amateur Golf Council NSW Team successfully defended the Gladys Hay Cup NSWLGU’s Financial Records computerised

1993 •

New handicap system introduced with handicaps continually adjusted up and down • The ALGU handicap system extended to 45 • Introduction of the 18-years-of-age requirement for Juniors

1994 •

Mrs Bridges appointed Chair of the Women’s Committee of the World Amateur Golf Committee • Launch of the Junior Girls’ Golf Club programme

1995 •

Inaugural NSW Seniors Championship - first winner, Mrs H Bleeck • Beginners Clinics Programme for women in the city to introduce them to the sport successfully launched.

1996 • •

Gloria Park won the Australian Junior Championship Dale Linnertson won the Australian Championship Matchplay • December – at AGM, resolution passed to change the name from NSW Ladies Golf Union to Women’s Golf NSW • Introduction of the new Women’s Golf logo

1997 • • • • • • • • •

Gloria Park won Australian Junior Championship Gloria Park and Nikki Campbell won the Australian Junior Foursomes Championship Michelle Ellis won the Australian Championship Matchplay Joanna Whalley and Michelle Ellis won the Australian Foursomes Championship Joanna Whalley won at the Arafura Games in Darwin Adele Bannerman and Gloria Park won Waikato 72 Holes, NZ New Constitution accepted Development of technology to establish Women’s Golf NSW e-mail facilities and websites March - launching of the NSW Institute of Sport Program for Golf – NSWGA and WGNSW equal partners

1998 • • • • • •

Gloria Park defeated Carlie Butler (both NSW) to win Australian Junior Championship Nikki Campbell and Gloria Park (both NSW) won the Australian Junior Foursomes Championship Michelle Ellis won the Australian Championship Adele Bannerman and Cherie Byrnes (NSW) won the Australian Foursomes Championship A new Jean Derrin Ranking System introduced for 1998-9 26 August – New NSW Constitution ratified, change of name to “Women’s Golf New South Wales” implemented

1999-2000

• January 1 – CCR Handicapping System introduced • August – website launched: www.wgnsw.org.au • Nadine Taylor (NSW), member of the winning Queen Sirikit Cup team

2000-2007

In 2000, 383 Clubs were affiliated – 71 metropolitan – 308 country – 4 offshore

2000-01 •

Financial Reporting changed to come in line with the Financial Year (July – June) • Big increase in Golf Link Membership • July: Women’s Golf Club launched

2001-02 •

January – formation of the NSW Golf Foundation ( included WGNSW) – Trust Fund for ongoing development of golf particularly in regional and isolated country areas, for the disabled and disadvantaged, and for education and scholarships • Mrs Bridges OBE awarded life membership of Women’s Golf Australia • Carlie Butler won the Amateur medal in the Australian Women’s Open • Nadine Taylor (NSW) member of Australia’s winning Queen Sirikit Cup Team

2002-03

• The WGNSW newsletter introduced.

• September: CEO Wendy Weil retired (after 20 years), replaced by Frances Crampton in November.

• October – Play a round ( PAR) launched

2003-04

• WGNSW Centenary Celebrations • Her Excellency the Governor of NSW, Marie Bashir AC, agreed to be Patron of the WGNSW for the duration of her tenure • Margery McWilliam elected a Life Member of WGNSW • The history booklet, “100 Years of Women Drivers” produced.

• Centenary celebration “Golden Ball” competition held at all member clubs.

• Sarah Kemp won Australian Junior Championship • Sarah Kemp – leading amateur in Australian Women’s Open • Katy Jarochowicz won Australian Amateur Championship • Sylvia Donohoe won Australian Seniors Championship • 30 June: Centenary Luncheon at ‘Waters Edge’ Walsh Bay attended by 350 members • Office floor at 17 Brisbane St sold. WGNSW offices relocated to Homebush Business Park • Improved communications – E-mails – weekly Updates to Council Members - monthly E-News to Clubs Newsletter mailed 3 times per year

2004-05 • • • • • • • • • • • •

NSW Team won Gladys Hay Cup State Championship held at Wagga Wagga – first time outside Sydney Sarah Oh won Australian Amateur Championship.

The new Constitution (the Statement of Objectives and Rules) was ratified at the Annual General Meeting.

The AAMI Women’s Australian Open Golf Championship was not held this year WGNSW was provided with own page in ‘The Golfer’ magazine WGNSW Membership card was developed Honorary Membership category was introduced to the category of ‘Counsillor’. The first recipients were Helen Rowe, Miriam (Mim) McCutcheon and Didy McLaurin Steering committee was established to progress the possible amalgamation of WGNSW and NSWGA WGNSW began running the Encourage Shield Introduction of Course Rating for 9-hole and shorter 18-hole layouts – for Juniors, Seniors, and Visitors Women’s Golf Club to operate under the auspices of ‘Golf Access Australia’ developed by the AGU and Australian Sports Commission

2005-06

• Sarah Oh won Australian Junior Championship • Helen Oh won Australian Amateur Championship • Announcement of inaugural NSW Women’s Open • On 1st February, 2006, ‘Golf Australia (GA) commenced operations (amalgamating the separate men’s and women’s golf organizations in Australia) • WGNSW introduced Course Raters’ Accreditation, Club, and State Rules Accreditation and Course Presenters’ status • ‘Archive Recorder’ software was introduced for the storing of archival detail relating to Women’s Golf NSW • Change to an 18-hole handicap for women with provision for fewer than 18 holes to be handicapped (e.g., 9-holes can be used for basis of a full handicap) • Introduction of the Membership Card

2006-07 • •

Sunny Park won Australian Amateur Championship December – Inaugural Women’s NSW Open at Oatlands Golf Club, won by Joanne Mills • Initiation of 9-hole competition and pro-rata handicapping • Rebecca Flood and Emma de Groot – NSW members of All-Australian Girls’ Golf Team • First joint Junior Committee meeting, NSW Golf Association (men) and Women’s Golf NSW, held

• A joint Course Rating and Handicapping Committee (NSWGA and WGNSW) was formed.

• Seniors Championship Age revised from 50 to 55 • Mid Amateur State and National Champions introduced for 35-54 year old.

• Establishment of joint committees with NSWGA on the pathway to amalgamation (Rules & Amateur Status, Handicapping & Course Rating, Junior, Match, The Golf Foundation, Joint Management Committee Sponsorship/Marketing & Membership)

2007-08 • • • • • •

NSW Women’s Open won by Laura Davies (England) Sylvia Donahoe won Australian Seniors Julie Swanson won Australian Mid Amateur Jessica Noh won 2008 MasterCard Junior Masters Inaugural WGNSW Yearbook Anne Lenagan elected Chair of Golf Australia

2008-09

• NSW Women’s Open won by Sarah Oh (NSW) • NSWWO Leading Amateur joint winners were Julia Boland, Rebecca Flood & Jessica Noh • Justine Lee won Australian Amateur Championship • Sylvia Donahoe won Australian Seniors • Julie Swanson won Australian Mid-Amateur • Linda Davis won 3rd successive World Deaf Championships • Justine Lee won the Aaron Baddeley International Junior Championship • Justine Lee and Rebecca Flood - NSW member of winning Australian Teams in the Trams Tasman Cup; NSW Jane Searle was manager for both Men’s/Women’s Teams • NSW Team won Open Inter-State Series Olwyn Johnstone received NSW Sports Federation’s Distinguished Long Service Award for service to golf • Lauren van Baarle won Sue Fear Award for Courage & Achievement in Sport • Julie Swanson won Australian Mid Amateur • Inaugural NSW Senior Order of Merit won by Penny Kelly (Belmont) for over 55-years female golfers (25 handicap limit) • Golf Australia accepts the USGA Course Rating System and the USGA Slope Handicapping System.

• Facilitator appointed by WGNSW and NSWGA to progress amalgamation negotiations • Ladies Junior Committee disbanded as a result of Management of Junior Programs handed over to Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation which included WGNSW representatives.

• WGNSW CEO Frances Crampton accepted position as National Director, Golf Development with Golf Australia • Nepean Illawarra became two separate Districts with Illawarra having one delegate as a Country District, and Nepean has three as a Metro District • Women’s Golf Club becomes the gender neutral Golfers Club NSW in preparation for the amalgamation with NSWGA. • The History Trust and the Golf Collectors Society merged to form the Australian Golf Heritage Society. WGNSW provides a grant to the Society to preserve items for the Museum relating to NSW women’s golf.

2009-2010

• Sarah Oh (NSW) wins back-to-back title at the NSW Women’s Open with 5-under par, again defeating Katherine Hull • Julia Boland wins Women’s US Trans Amateur • Golf wins inclusions into the 2016 Olympic Games.

• Life Member Patricia Bridges OBE made Life Member of the NSW War Widows Guild.

• WGNSW Interstate Team wins Gladys Hay Trophy 2nd time • NSW Coach Dennise Hutton appointed as National Women’s Team Coach; and Jane Searle re-appointed as the National Men’s and Women’s Team Manager • Inaugural girls under 21 Pennant played in Nov./Dec. 2009. Concord won undefeated. Five teams entered the event with a combined Cronulla/NSW team coming in 2nd.

• Merger agreement signed between WGNSW and NSWGA on 20 Oct. 2009.

• Ashlar Golf Club burns down on 10 November 2009 destroying all their records and archives • Amendments to the Constitution were ratified in prepration for the merger.

• Julia Boland creates history by winning Ladies Lake Macquarie Amateur for 3rd year in a row.

• Emily Miller, Programs Manager and former WGNSW Staff Therese Ritter become first Australian women to attend R&A Referees School at St Andrews in Scotland.

• Merger Implementation Agreement signed by both board representatives from WGNSW and NSWGA on 19th March 2010 to form Golf NSW on 1st July 2010; which was ratified at the NSWGA General Meeting on 27th April 2010 and WGNSW General Meeting on 30th April 2010.

• 65 representatives from Districts form Council (35 men and 30 women) elect Golf NSW Board • Inaugural Golf NSW Board announced on 3rd June 2010: Chris Allen (Chairman), Sue Fabian* (Deputy Chairman), John Waanders (Chairman of Finance), Carolyn Bloch, Frank Gal, Alan Harrison, Jean Moran*, Lynne Ritchie* and Darrell Watts [*WGNSW Board Directors].

• Three staff from WGNSW form part of staff at Golf NSW: Nicky Bethwaite (Chief Operating Officer), Denise Rogers (Chief Financial Officer) and Mitsie Kent (Communications Officer). They commenced working on 1st July 2010 at the Golf NSW Office, 1A Duncan Street, Arncliffe, NSW.

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Women’s Golf New South Wales (WGNSW) merges with New South Wales Golf Association (NSWGA) to become “Golf NSW.”

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WGNSW became a company, WGNSW Inc., as an interim (shell company) to deal with remaining business and financial matters. The Directors of WGNSW Inc. are: Sue Fabian, Lynne Ritchie, Jean Moran, Chris Allen and Greg Mills.

Miss Leonora Wray

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