Welcome New Members

Please welcome the 20 new members who were elected or re-elected at the Committee meeting on Friday 23 May 2025.

News From the COMMITTEE 

In case you didn't have a moment to read the 22 May email—or watch the Clubhouse video update—click the link below.

Men's Invitational Challenge

A chilly stiff breeze greeted players last week as teams from across Australia and New Zealand gathered at Barwon Heads for the 2025 Men’s Invitational Challenge.

Representing Avondale, Elanora, Kooyonga, Lake Karrinyup, Royal Adelaide, Royal Auckland & Grange, Royal Canberra, Royal Hobart, Royal Melbourne, Royal Perth, Royal Queensland, Royal Sydney and The National, competitors battled through varied conditions over three days of spirited play.

Click through to read the full event wrap, including standout individual performances, final team standings and even a hole-in-one.

PENNANT WINS

Following the many pennant-related celebrations, several reports have been published on the website over the past fortnight. If you missed any, you can catch up by clicking on the green words below.

Congratulations once again to all involved — and to the hospitality team for their outstanding support and service throughout the season. 

BHGC Women's Sunday Pennant Win + Video - The first win ever for BHGC.

BHGC Men's Division 1 Win - First in 52 years.

BHGC Women's Division 2 Win - A close match during the final round.

Women's Wind-Up dinner, Sue Pizzey Trophy winner and Captain's Award.

N.B. The Men's Pennant Player of the Year award will be announced at a gathering later in the year.

Shape the Future of Our Club: Nominations ARE Open

The Nominations Sub-Committee invites members to consider nominating for committee positions, contributing to the stewardship and continued excellence of our Club.

The Nominations Sub-Committee are particularly eager to encourage younger members to participate. Your fresh perspectives and enthusiasm are invaluable assets that can help guide the Club through its next chapter. Engaging in committee work offers a meaningful opportunity to influence the Club's direction, ensuring it remains vibrant and responsive to the evolving needs of all members.

For details on the nomination process and to express your interest, please visit the Nominations Sub-Committee page on our website.

We look forward to your involvement in shaping the future of The Barwon Heads Golf Club.

Provisional to Full

It was determined at the May Committee meeting that capacity on the main course allowed for a number of provisional members to be elected as full playing members. 

Above: Captain Jenny Carden

CAPTAIN'S CORNER

In this months Captain's Corner,  we talk with Superintendent Craig Molloy about grass types, and recent 2025 Super-Veterans Championship winner Cynthia Thomas shares her favourite hole.

Trivia Question

What do these current members have in common?

Susan Austin,  Jenny Carden, Matt Carroll, Shane Davis, Petter Duffield, Rob Hunter, Cameron Russell and Cynthia Thomas.

Answer below

Tennis Court 

To ensure the tennis courts are used by those entitled to play — including members, house guests and the paying public — a coded lock has been installed on the main entry gate.

Please enter via the gate closest to the tennis pavilion. To unlock the gate, members should enter the code 19071907, then press the unlock symbol on the bottom right of the keypad.

CLUBHOUSE COMPLETION FUND

End of Financial Year - 30 June.

Non-tax-deductible donations can be made anytime directly to the Club's Future Fund.

Account Name: Clubhouse Completion Fund (Special Purpose) 

BSB: 633-000

Account Number: 176550333

Every gift is gratefully received. If you have any queries, please contact the General Manager, Anthony Masters.

MEMBER SUBSCRIPTIONS

Your invitation to renew your annual subscription to the Club was emailed last Tuesday 27 May. Please 
call the accounts team on 5255 6255 or email accounts@barwonheads.golf if you did not receive the correspondence. Remember the notice is not an invoice; your subscriptions will appear on your May 2025 statement, due and payable (for those paying in one lump sum) by 30 June 2025.

NEW ONLINE FEATURE - PAY BY Card

In preparation for the App, (which should be launched in less than a fortnight), a new online payment feature has been added to the website. On the Account Summary or Statement pages you will see the option to 'Make Payment'. From here you will be able to securely enter your credit card details.

Munro Quaich

To be played on Sunday 8 June 2025. 

As Captain Jenny Carden noted in last month's Captain’s Corner article, “we are a club — not just a golf course — and members are encouraged to mix, make new friends and participate in trophy events. Camaraderie matters as much as competition.” 

In that spirit, members are warmly invited to enter the Munro Quaich — a ‘partners drawn’ mixed Canadian Foursomes competition, exclusive to members and played on the Sunday afternoon of the King’s Birthday weekend. Entries close 6 June.

Above: Plugged! 

RULES

BIRD OF THE MONTH

By Robin Spry

Here is a magnificent bird that we all love to see...

FEATURE FLORA

By Bill McKellar

June GOLF DIARY

*Save the date #1: The rescheduled 2025 President's Cocktail Party will be held on Saturday 29 November 2025.

Save the date #2: BASH Cup (Men) at Kingston Heath. Tuesday 18 November 2025 from 11.30am. The Entry list will open in October.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

WEEKLY UPDATE

The Clubhouse renovation weekly update is the most widely read news item on the member website. These are usually posted every Wednesday afternoon. See what is happening inside the Clubhouse.  

Above L-R: Cynthia Thomas and Susie Austin

Super-Veterans 2025 Champion

Congratulations to Cynthia Thomas, who claimed victory in the 2025 Super Veterans Championship after a closely contested round. The title was decided on the first play-off hole on Thursday 15 May, where Cynthia held her nerve to secure a well-deserved win over runner-up Susie Austin.

RULES Answer

Trivia Answer

The esteemed group of Susan Austin,  Jenny Carden, Matt Carroll, Petter Duffield, Rob Hunter and Cameron Russell have all recorded an albatross this century. (*Cynthia Thomas achieved hers in 1998). The flock was joined this past week by Shane Davis who had an albatross during the Wednesday competition on 28 May 2025. 

These remarkable feats are relatively rare at the Club, occurring, on average, only once every four years. Congratulations Shane.