Probus Golf Challenge - 2011

Report on this recent event

The 2011 PAV Golf Challenge, hosted this year by Drouin Hills Probus, took place on Friday 18th November at the attractive Drouin Golf and Country Club.

Clubs participating were Mansfield, Mount Eliza Central, Beaconsfield, Newborough, Drouin Hills, Drouin Probus, Warragul, Beaumaris, Healesville, Mount Waverley, Berwick Central, Balcombe, Mount Martha, San Remo, Tarago-Warragul, Woorayl, and Plenty Combined.

 Some seventy-six players, a record entry, ventured out on a very hot and sometimes blustery day to enjoy the event. After four and half hours of good Probus company, the players and guests totalling some ninety three Probus members, which included the sponsors, namely - APT, Trade Travel, Lester and Audrey Smethurst of Drouin Hills Probus, Peter Williams Real Estate, Drouin, ventured into the new Drouin Golf and Country club for a most enjoyable lunch and refreshments, followed by the presentation of awards.

Results of the days play: 
Winners: Mike and Anne Roberts of Drouin Hills Probus on a count back of 44 points.
Runners up: Jan Gibb and John Hungerford, Beaconsfield Probus, on 44 points.
Longest drive (men's): Peter Hoskin, Mount Waverley Probus; (ladies) Dawn Breadon, Mansfield Ladies Probus.
Straightest drive (men's): Bruce Willersdor, Mount Waverley Probus; (ladies) Wendy Hitchens, Drouin Hills Probus.
The four winners for nearest the pin: Max Taylor, Newborough, John Gallagher, Mount Eliza. John Hutchinson, Newborough, Andrew Spalding, Berwick Central.
The Drouin Hills Probus Club thank all of the players for their support in what turned out to be another great Probus social event.

Awards and trophies were presented by PAV President Irma Dymke who shared with players and guests that this was in fact her last official function before vacating the position of president at the next PAV AGM.

 

Drouin Hills Golf Club was looking its best on a blustery and very warm day

The important thing is to get the ball off the tee, regardless of style, and this player certainly managed!

A study in willpower and concentration is shown by this lady player!

The surroundings may be beautiful, but undivided attention is required to get that ball in that very small hole!

PAV President Irma Dymke opens the award presentation, supported by President Alan Lamond of Drouin Hills Probus. Irma announced this was her final official function which concludes her two years in the PAV chair.

This year's winners of the PAV Perpetual Challenge Trophy - Mike and Anne Roberts of Drouin Hills - pictured receiving their trophy from President Irma. Just shows what a bit of local course knowledge can achieve!

Mike and Anne also received their winners' medals.

Being presented with their runners-up awards by Max Hine, Drouin Hills Probus, were Jan Gibb and John Hungerford of Beaconsfield Probus

This lucky lady was the winner of the lucky ticket prize presented by Sue Grady of Trade Travel, major sponsors of PAV.

Berwick Central Probus supplied the following late photos showing Bev Daniels, Anne Cunningham, and Pam Taylor making life a little easier by using a golf cart

Berwick Central Probus entered no less than three teams. Left to right, here are Helen Lange, Pam Taylor, Andrew Spalding, Bev Daniels, and Anne Cunnigham. We hope that more clubs will show similar enthusiasm next year!

Probus Golf Challenge  - 2012

Preliminary Notice

Please include in your 2012 diaries the date for the 2012 Probus Golf Challenge. It will be held on

Monday 19 November 2012

at the beautiful Cranbourne Golf Club on the South Gippsland Highway, Cranbourne. The event is being managed by the Mt. Eliza Central Probus Club, who have taken on the task to bring the event closer to Melbourne, so that it is more accessible for all clubs throughout Victoria.

There will be carts available and a full buffet lunch. For more information contact Bernie Coyle on 97660293.

To view this course, go to http://www.cranbournegolf.com.au
You can then mouse click on course, and then layout, and you will then be able to view every hole and plan your strategies!



 


 

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