SWGAV Captains Report 2024

Taking over the captain's role at the beginning of 2024 I often wondered what I had got myself into. Thankfully Jenny Bramich was a great mentor and helped me along the way.

SWGAV first game was held in February at Rosanna, 60 ladies played on a very interesting course. The day started with a few minor problems, no lights and score card swere not printed, a great start to my year as Captain.

March game was held at the very picturesque course Mornington. The Pro Shop were very helpful with the significant changes that had to be made prior to Tee off. 51 ladies played the challenging course on the day.

April, Cranbourne we had 54 ladies play the course and navigated the bunkers well seeing that they were popping up everywhere. A lovely lunch was enjoyed by the ladies and the course was in good condition. We look forward to coming back in 2025 before the course is due to close.

May, Rossdale. 50 ladies played golf on what turned out to be a lovely day for golf. Unfortunately, an issue with carts being over booked and last-minute changes were made to accommodate some players.

August Beverly Mannix Trophy Day was held at Patterson River Golf Course 54 women played and 57 enjoyed a wonderful lunch. The game was very competitive on a good course and the Winners of the Beverley Mannix trophy Jan Crosby and Coralie Higgins from Glen Waverley on 43 pts. Beverley presented the Trophy to the ladies along with her gift to the winners.

September Centenary Park. Unfortunately, the game was cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. Thank you to Maree, Michelle and all the Centenary Park members for all their organisation prior to the day being cancelled.

October Churchill Waverley, disappointingly we only had 34 ladies playing on the day. The weather was cold and windy with a few showers thrown in the mix. Due to the numbers, we had a Two Tee start the course was long, but we still had some good results.

November Box Hill Silver Salver good luck to the 56 ladies that are playing in our last game for 2024. At this stage I would like to thank Our President Robyn Mackwell and the committee for their friendship, guidance and most of all their encouragement through 2024.Thank you to Jenny Bramich for helping with the submissions, making my job easier when doing the draw and Barb Muller for organising the courses, the catering and the costings for the year in advance.

Being captain in 2024 has been a learning experience and at times I felt like I was floundering. I would like to thank all the members of the SWGAV who have made me feel welcome and have made my position easier over the past few months.

Thank you,

Julie Hadj

SWGAV Captain

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