Vincent Cup & Barwon Plate
In addition to the many inter-club events held for members, the Club has a long history of hosting competitions between teams made up of non-members from around Victoria and beyond.
The Double-Headser
The Vincent Cup and Barwon Plate were recently rescheduled in order to create an exciting double-header over two consecutive days in July each year. This was designed to motivate more teams to make the trip to beautiful Barwon Heads to play in either or both competitions.
The Double Headser
#1 – The Vincent Cup
Previously held in August, the Vincent Cup, once dubbed ‘the men’s Marrum Cup’ began when Robert Vincent a member from 1919 and president from 1929-1930 donated the cup in 1931. He was prominent in planning and supervising the construction of the Clubhouse.
The 2022 edition was played on Sunday 24th July 2022 (Shotgun start 1:00pm).
This is a four man team handicap par event for men with an individual par event held in conjunction with it. Clubs are welcome to enter two teams, with each club’s second team position to be decided by ballot.
If your club is interested in entering a team for this event, please use the entry form below or the contact us form on this website marked to the attention of the Golf Operations Manager. When available, the draw will be published on this page.
#2 – The Barwon Heads Plate
Donated in 1988 by Millar Lowe in the final year of his presidency, the Barwon Heads Plate is an annual teams match with a history of attracting large fields.
In 2022 the Plate was played for on Monday 25th July 2022 (Shotgun start 8:00am).
The format is the same as the Vincent cup, with a four man team competing in a handicap par event with an individual par event held in conjunction with it. Clubs are welcome to enter two teams, with each club’s second team position to be decided by ballot.
If your club is interested in entering a team for this event, please use the entry form below or contact us form on this website marked to the attention of the Golf Operations Manager. When available, the draw will be published on this page.
Playing in July
It’s the nearest thing to playing in Scotland.
Situated only metres from Victoria’s roaring Surf Coast, the highly rated links course is a delight to play any time of the year. But in winter the open air experience, with Mother Nature by your side, can be even more memorable. With the salt breeze blowing over the natural contours of the course and its immaculate greens you’ll feel like you’re on one of Scotland or England’s elite courses.
Dress appropriately and relish the challenge, but don’t be overly concerned about the wintry weather – the temperature isn’t that different from St Andrews in summer. And if the weather does turn a little chilly, enjoy it: the warming meals, red wines and the open fires in the Heritage-listed Clubhouse will warm your cockles – and a single malt (or two) won’t harm either.
Staying in the Clubhouse
Established in 1907, The Barwon Heads Golf Club is considered by many to be Australia’s first true links course. And right next to the renowned links, the Clubhouse has a unique atmosphere that brings more than a hint of old Scotland to Victoria.
Accommodation special for players
Guest rooms in the Clubhouse will be made available for players in the Vincent Cup and/or the Barwon Plate.
Ring now to reserve your room 03 5255 6255.