Annual General Meeting

The 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held last Monday evening with 36 members in attendance.

The business of the meeting was to:

1. Receive and adopt the minutes of last year’s AGM: the minutes were received and adopted via a show of hands.
   
   
2. Receive and adopt the 2023/24 Annual Report and Annual Accounts: the Annual Report and Annual  Accounts were received and adopted by a show of hands.
   
   
3. Be advised of the results of election for the Board. The Returning Officer advised the results as follows:

• Chris Bate                  Captain             for a two-year term
• Steve Poole                Treasurer          for a two-year term
• Caroline Dorrat           Director            for a two-year term
• Jane Rodgerson           Director            for a one-year term
• Brent Scott                 Director             for a two-year term

Update on Yarra Courses Reciprocal Rights

We would like to inform members of some important alterations the Yarra Courses reciprocal arrangements, effective from Monday, 12th August. The Yarra Courses group, which includes Green Acres, Rosanna, Heidelberg, Latrobe, Kew, and Eastern Golf Clubs, has made several adjustments to the reciprocal play policies.

The green fee for playing at these clubs will range between $55 and $80 per person, day dependent. At Green Acres, this rate will be available only on Mondays (Fridays have been removed from the reciprocal schedule). Guests who are members of a Yarra reciprocal club can enjoy this discounted rate for their first three visits on Mondays, instead of the usual $85. This arrangement is separate from the standard six-visit guest limit.

By limiting the reciprocal play to Mondays, we aim to reduce the demand for tee times on Fridays, offering more flexibility for our members to book during that day. Additionally, the physical Yarra Access Card will no longer be required, as all player tracking will now be managed through GolfLink numbers, with a cap of three visits per calendar year.

For a detailed overview of these changes, please click the link below.

New Bag & Buggy Storage

Next week work will commence in the underground carpark to create extra storage for members bags and buggies.

We are creating space for approximately 75 bag and buggy combinations (60 currently on the wait list) for members convenience. Whilst this will require the loss of 4 car spaces, it will give so many more the convenience and option of having bags and buggies stored at the club which is viewed as a better service to members.

Members will still be able to utilise the underground carpark whilst works take place.

L&B Carlyon Bowl - Sunday 25th August

The L&B Carlyon Bowl Mixed 4BBB Stableford Golf and Dinner event is coming up on Sunday, 25th August. The registration/booking sheet for this event will open on Saturday, 10th August at 2:00 PM. 

The event features a 12:30 PM shotgun start and participants must form a mixed-gender pair to be eligible to win the event. The dinner will be a delightful two-course sit-down meal and costs only $38 per person. The golf and dinner event is open to all, so feel free to invite guests to join the game. Green fees for guests are waived, with the only charge being the $38 for the dinner.

The event is named after prominent club members Lionel and Beryl Carylon, who made significant contributions to the club. Lionel advocated for equal voting rights for Women on the board in the 1980s and served as President from 1988 to 1993. Beryl Carylon received a Meritorious Service Award in 2009 and served as Women's President from 1987 to 1988. The event has been held since 2000, and we can't wait to see who will win the coveted trophy this year.

As spring approaches, this promises to be a spectacular event. The picturesque course and beautiful weather make for an outstanding day and evening of golf and dining. So, grab a partner and register for this exciting event for a day of fun, competition, and great food.

The draw for the event will be completed by Thursday, 22nd August, and will be available online. Register your mixed pair here to join in the fun!

A.N. Alley Founder’s Cup Quarter Finals

Last Saturday, the Founders Cup Qualifying round took place, with the top 8 registered scores advancing to match play.

The qualifying round saw some impressive performances, including a remarkable nett 60 by Junior member Mason O’Brien, who finished 6 shots ahead of the number 2 seed and 11 shots clear of the number 8 seed, James Moorhead, who will be his opponent tomorrow.

Play will commence off the 1st tee from 13:34pm.

To follow your favourite qualifier or to view the draw, click the following link.

Women’s Committee Day

The Women's Committee Day will take place on Tuesday, 13th August, commencing with an 8:00 AM shotgun start. The event will feature a friendly competition between the President's team and the Captain's team in a 4BBB Stableford format. The top 10 aggregate scores from each team will contribute to the overall team score.

The President's team can be identified by cells 1 and 2 on the booking sheet, while the Captain's team can be found in cells 3 and 4. Participants are encouraged to wear pink if they are on the President's team or blue if they are on the Captain's team.

Following the golfing activities, all participants are invited to enjoy a delectable two-course lunch prepared by our professional chefs. The day is set to be an enjoyable and fun-filled experience for everyone involved. The draw for team pairings will be available online later this evening. Please note that the draw will remain closed. If you are unable to play or would like to be a reserve, we kindly ask that you reach out to the Golf Centre directly.

Bookings are still open for lunch only. Click the link below to book

Join us for our Ping Fitting Day and experience the latest in golf club technology by Ping.

More information to come next week but be sure to secure your spot now by clicking the link below.