In late August, nearly 80 ladies from golf clubs throughout the region gathered at Queenscliff Golf Club, on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula for the 45th annual Golden Putter tournament. Golf Journeys provided a special prize pack for one of the lucky participants.
The four-ball stableford format had pairs buzzing with excitement, particularly knowing this year marked a special milestone with a refreshed prize structure. For over four decades, the Golden Putter has been one of the club's signature ladies' events, originally conceived to bring together female golfers from across the local area for a day of competition and camaraderie.
The tournament's namesake prize, a brass putter dipped in gold plating, is somewhat legendary, though modern metallurgy has meant the traditional gold-plated putters can no longer be created as they once were.
"We can't plate the modern putters like we used to," explained General Manager Robert Aulich. "This year, our winning pair will each receive brand new putters instead, a fitting upgrade for our 45th anniversary."
The Queenscliff course itself provides a stunning backdrop, its unique position on an island built by drifting sand offering ever-changing vistas as you work your way around the course. The course's membership has grown from 300 to over 400 in recent years, drawn by word-of-mouth about the improved conditions.
Despite challenges from king tides flooding fairways and the ever-present kangaroo population that emerge each evening, the course has maintained its reputation as a hidden gem.
As players completed their rounds at the 45th Golden Putter, the winning team from Clifton Springs Golf Club celebrated their victory, embodying the tournament's enduring spirit of friendly competition and regional golf camaraderie.
The Golf Journeys prize pack, which included a $500 gift voucher, was won by local resident, Maree Greg. “It’s an awesome prize and I’m just delighted to have received it.”
Maree is looking forward to booking her first overseas golf trip.
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