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28th April 2020

Vale~Geoff Duncan

Vale~Geoff Duncan

The Board wishes to advise Members of the unfortunate passing of long time Club Member Geoff Duncan.  Geoff was well known in the Gippsland community where he worked and established many friendships as a local Accountant.  It was however his prowess on the golf course, where he established a reputation as a brilliant player during a long and distinguished career studded with highlights.
Geoff won the Warragul Golf Club Championship on 7 occasions which included a trifecta of wins in 1969, 70 and 71.  At Regional level, Geoff represented the Club with distinction.  He was a Pennant Player for 25 years and was a regular Country Week Player on 10 separate occasions and in 1968 he was Gippsland Champion.
Geoff’s contribution to the Club was not confined to the golf course.  He served on the Club Committee and as the Club’s Treasurer for 9 years.  A passionate golfer and long serving Golf Club Member who made an outstanding contribution to our Club both off and on the golf course.  The Club extends its sincere condolences to Sue and the family.
 
Michael Hodge                                           
Chief Executive Officer
 
 

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28th April 2020

New works

New works

Thank you to one of our wonderful sponsors & supporters of the club, Jeff Herdman, for his most recent contribution out the front of the Pro Shop.
As this is a high traffic area for golf carts, it was suggested by Jeff to lay some sythentic turf down to combat the wear & tear.
WOW, what a difference!
Thank you to Jeff, Tim Nooy, Vin Walkinshaw and of course our own Nathan Eager for their hardwork throughtout the day.

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18th April 2020

Important Golf Update 18/04/2020

Important Golf Update 18/04/2020
Dear Golf Members,
Further to my update on the clubs website on Thursday, I provide the latest on the opening of golf courses for the purpose of recreation.
I also note that the events of the past 2 days are well covered in today’s Herald Sun, as is the current position of the ban.
What occurred is we received advice from the Covid Directions team at DHHS yesterday that utilising the golf course for recreation purposes and in groups of 2 was NOT banned under the current Directives.
Via our legal advice, we were aware of this and so in conjunction with Matt Green at Gary Blackwoods office we have been prosecuting this position all week, direct to the Covid Directions team and also to Golf Australia.   We received a positive response yesterday and it was that email response to Gary Blackwoods office that is the source of the current media reports.
Unfortunately for Members, last night the Chief Health Office then moved to further amend the current Directions to specifically name golf courses as a banned facility.   A link to the new Directions is attached here.
Restricted Activities Directions (No 4)
I would like to thank Matt Green and Gary Blackwood for their support in this matter.
We will continue to lobby and prosecute for golf courses to be permitted venues for “Members only” to exercise, not only in a safe manner, but also under the strict social distancing restrictions that would apply.

Again, I encourage you and your families to take care and stay safe.
With warm regards

Michael Hodge                                           
Chief Executive Officer

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16th April 2020

Golf Update

Golf Update

Dear Members,

The Club has received legal advice relating to changes made last week to Directions issued by the Dept of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Some of these changes apply to Golf.  On Tuesday, the Club referred this advice to Golf Australia (GA) for their opinion and advice.   GA have referred our legal advice to DHHS. As at today, we still await a response.

I wish to advise Members that the Club will continue to advocate, where is it appropriate, for a return to golf and to keep Members informed on this critically important issue.

I will provide a further update when GA respond.

Yours sincerely,
Michael Hodge
Chief Executive Officer
Warragul Country Club

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14th April 2020

Titleist Loyalty Promotion

Titleist Loyalty Promotion

Dear club member,
The Titleist Loyalty Rewarded Promotion is here. For a limited time, purchase 3 dozen personalised Pro V1, Pro V1x or AVX golf balls and receive 1 dozen FREE.
At a time where it matters most to stay home, we have teamed up with Titleist to bring you an opportunity to receive a quote and place your order for this promotion online. There’s no need to leave the house, we will send the Golf Balls direct to you!
Simply click on the button below to be redirected to the Titleist online order form. Please select our club from the dropdown menu at the top.
ORDER NOW

 
 

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