WODONGA 3^rd WEEK OF GOLF

6^th to 10^th October 2008

ATTENDANCE:  Approximately 60 -70 players

REGISTRATION:  Held at the Club house and well attended, light snack food was provided, handicaps were recorded but proof of veteran membership was not sought.

COURSE:  The golf club has been taken over by SS&A Club, and the course was in excellent condition, and were improvements in bunkers etc is planned, the club house refurbishment is now complete.

NSWVGA DAY: Ron O’Connell advised me that our trophies would be used for the 54 hole event.

         MEN 

                 Eddie Cram                      Jamberoo                                 118 points

                Trevor Durand                  Redland Bay Queensland        116 points

                Norm Batters                                                                     111 points

        LADIES 

                 Lorraine Cram                 Jamberoo                      106 points count back

                 Robyn Fortesque             Coffs Harbour              106 points

PRESENTATION DINNER:   Excellent Meal (2 courses) served at the SS&A Club in Albury in private dining room. Good attendance considering low player numbers.

2009:    Initially the Directors had decided that 2008 would be the last Week of Golf, due too low attendance numbers – second year in a row. But, some Wodonga golf committee are prepared to host 2009 and will actively promote the week to get player numbers up. Ron O’Connell retired as tournament director and was thanked for his efforts over the past 3 years.

I think the main problem for numbers is that in 2006  (their 1^st year) the week was played late November following the Young Cherry festival  and players experienced 38-40 degree temperatures, the heat is now not a problem as the tournament is held early October. Some problems were experienced with husband and wife tee times too far apart.

I will communicate with Max Mueller (possible new tournament director) to  point out my observations of short comings. And to offer some ideas to include in the entry form and invitation.

SUMMARY :  A good tournament that fits neatly in the programme for travellers and played on a good and very interesting course with enthusiastic support from local players. This week of golf deserves to survive and I recommend that veteran golfers include it in their 2009 calendar.

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