Dear member,

Your New Committee

The AGM was held on Saturday 15 November in the Clubhouse. Speeches were made by outgoing office bearers Barbara Inglis and Bronwyn Constance and also from new President, Peter Guy. A thank you to staff was made by Frank Webb. 

Please welcome your new Committee for 2025-2026.

Office Bearers

President: Peter Guy

Vice President: Hugh Brodie

Captain: Jenny Carden

Treasurer: Rod Slattery

Ordinary Committee Members

Tony Hedley

Tony Kelly

Paul Klein

 James Poole

Anne Taylor

 Anthony Wright

Staff Christmas Gratuity Fund

To reward staff in all departments on their excellent work done throughout the year, members can express their appreciation of their services by contributing to the Staff Christmas Gratuity Fund. 

Please check your inbox - an email was sent last Friday 28 November providing members with methods to contribute to the fund. If you can't find the email, you can request another be sent or print a form via the link below and return it to Reception. 

Thank you to the many members who have already responded generously.

SUMMER PROGRAM

Your online directory for most Club events over December and January — including Junior Golf Week entries (and volunteering), tennis entries, etc. can be accessed via the link below.

Twilight Golf - EVERY FRIDAY IN JANUARY

The popular January twilight events can also be found on the Summer Program web page - or via the link below. Details available include dates, times, golf format, booking details, menus and costs.

Above: Great fun at the 2025 Junior Golf Week.

Junior Golf Week

Please enter early to assist the organisers of Junior Golf Week 2026. We are looking forward to a fabulous welcome BBQ and another fantastic week of golf.  

Junior Golf Week Volunteers

Over 80 members volunteered during the 2025 Junior Golf Week which helped to make it such a success.

For the 2026 event, Holly Ryswyk, the Golf Operations Coordinator, is asking volunteers to place their names directly onto the actual timesheet(s). This way you can book the exact day, time and event that you want to help out with. 

Thank you in advance, volunteers.

Captain's corner

This month’s Captain’s Corner revisits the principles of Ready Golf and why adopting it makes such a positive difference to everyone’s round. It’s simple, safe and supported by the R&A, and with a few easy habits we can all help keep the course moving smoothly.

Also, find out what hole is favourited by former Treasurer, Bronwyn Constance. Read the full article via the link below.

HOUSE LEVY

Members with a positive house levy balance are reminded they have until 30 April 2026 to spend it, or it will be forfeited. Members may credit against their house levy charges incurred for accommodation in the Clubhouse and food and beverages consumed in the Clubhouse by the member and visitors in their company.

As advised previously, it is wise to reserve dining or accommodation early to avoid disappointment. Accommodation in the Clubhouse is still available during January.

EOI - RIP CUP & RIPPLE CUP

The 57th Rip Cup (men) and 33rd Ripple Cup (women) between Barwon Heads and Sorrento will take place on Thursday 8 January 2026. EOI for team selection are open.

ACES — FINAL SESSION FOR 2025

The final Aces program for the year will be held Sunday 7 December at 9.00am. Aces will take a break in January and return on the first Sunday in February 2026.

Any child can participate – the Aces program is about giving golf a go through games-based activity while having fun and making friends along the way. 

SUMMER OF TENNIS ENTRIES

Registrations for competition entries (junior and adult) can be made via the online form on the member website or via the link below. At the time of writing the junior tennis clinics are fully booked but a waitlist has been established.

BHGC APP  

Join the majority of members and download the BHGC App.  

Communications from the Club via the App will increase over summer so downloading the App is highly recommended.

BILLIARDS

Children: It is the responsibility of members to ensure children in their company who are under the age of 16 are supervised by an adult when in the Billiard Room. 

Bookings: To help everyone enjoy the space comfortably, please continue to book a table before playing and to cancel if plans change and the table will not be required. Also, it is good practice that all players wash their hands before play.

RULE OF THE MONTH

BIRD OF THE MONTH

By Robin Spry

Often dismissed as little more than fish-and-chip scavengers, Silver Gulls are far more impressive than their reputation suggests. Elegant, adaptable and intelligent, they thrive along our coastlines and wetlands and play an important role in the local ecosystem.

FEATURE FLORA

By Bill McKellar

DECEMBER GOLF DIARY

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

WOMEN'S GOLF SUB-COMMITTEE UPDATE

Sarah Hay (above) has been appointed to fill the vacancy arising from the resignation of the Women’s Golf Sub Committee President, Sally Robertson, who has stepped down for personal reasons.

Sarah, the former Vice President, will serve in the role for the remainder of Sally’s term, which concludes in October 2026.

BHGC v ELANORA

 Congratulations to all participants and thank you to our friends from Elanora for a wonderful weekend of golf and camaraderie. We look forward to renewing the contest in 2026 at Elanora Country Club.

HANDICAPPER'S TROPHY WINNER

You would have difficulty determining who won by the smiles in the photograph but it was Craig Corker (1) who won a closely contested match against Jason Thiele (7) 1-up in the final of the Handicapper’s Trophy. The final was played on Sunday 2 November.

WEDNESDAY GOLFERS' CUP DINNER

Wednesday 10 December 2025

Ian Cover will once again host the always entertaining Wednesday Golfers’ Cup Dinner. All invited...

REGISTER YOUR GUESTS

To comply with liquor licensing regulations, guests must sign in each time they visit the Club. A registration book is available at Reception.

If your guest is playing golf with you, there is no need to sign the registration book, as the timesheet already serves as the official record of their visit.

Bereavements

We note with regret the passing of:

Mr H (Hugh) Wallace-Smith. Member since 1994

RULES Answer