The Valley Ladies Golf at Safety Beach

12/06/2026

10/06/2026

A cool start but a beautiful Winter's day with lots of lovely sunshine for golf on Tuesday 9th June.
The format was Stableford & the June Monthly Medal for the 18-hole ladies. The playing numbers are going down now with many going away for the Winter. It was still a fairly good turn out though with 34 ladies & 1 man (28*18-hole players & 7*9-hole players) on course plus Di Tullberg & Judy Hunter playing a few social holes as usual.

Results for the day are below:
18 Hole Event – 27 Players
B Grade (+ to 34)
Winners ($30 voucher): Maureen Cousins (33) 33 Points on count back.
Runner Up ($15 voucher): Linda Fredricson (20) 33 Points. on count back.
C Grade (35 to 45)
Winner ($30 voucher): Margaret Carroll (45) 32 Points.
Runner Up ($15 voucher): Jackie Mazoletti (38) 31 Points.
Pro Ball Winners (29 Points or Better): Kathy Iredale & Jarrod Henham (33), Joan Spence (32), Sue Gordon & Val Morrison (30), Anita Powell, Milica Cole & Sue Bamberry (29).
Random Number Winner (Sleeve of Balls): Ros Frame.

As nobody recorded better than 36 points this means that Angela Olarenshaw is the June Monthly Medal Winner. Congratulations Angela!

9 Hole Event – 7 Players
Winner ($10 voucher): Enid Hamilton (28) 18 Points.
Runner Up (2 Balls): Judy Ireland (26) 16 Points.
Pro Ball winners (15 Points or Better): Pat Tindal (16), Miffy Neville & Cathy Roussis (15).
Random Number Winner (Sleeve of Balls): Margarite Stewart.

NTP 2nd Hole (glass): Sue Bamberry.
NTP 17th Hole (glass): Joan Spence.

If you were not at presentations to collect your Pro Ball, ball prize or voucher, please check in the Pro Shop.

The winners of the lucky numbers this month were Suzi Clarke, Robyn Hubble & Mellissa Turville with prizes either wine or chocolates. Well done!

Next week is Stableford again & the following week is a 2-Person Ambrose, so organise your partner for that one.

Take care everyone & stay safe.

26/05/2026

An overcast day with a very cool wind for golf on Tuesday 16th May but thankfully the rain stayed away.
The format was Stableford & Mulligans Day. A fairly good turn out with 38 ladies (28*18 hole players, & 10*9 hole players) on course plus Di Tullberg & Judy Hunter playing a few social holes.
Thanks to all who purchased Mulligans today, we raised just over $340, a great effort!

Results for the day are below:
18 Hole Event – 28 Players
B Grade (+ to 34)
Winners ($30 voucher): Linda Fredricson (20) 37 Points.
Runner Up ($15 voucher): Kathy Iredale (21) 34 Points on count back.
C Grade (35 to 45)
Winner ($30 voucher): Andy Dangerfield (44) 46 Points. Sensational score with Mulligans obviously used well!
Runner Up ($15 voucher): Sue White (36) 40 Points. Another excellent score.
Pro Ball Winners (32 Points or Better): Jackie Mazoletti (37), Maureen Cousins (34), Sue Gordon, Anita Powell, Pam White, Amy Brown (33), Colleen Blackmore, Helen Lennon, Val Morrison & Deb Sein (all 32).

9 Hole Event – 10 Players
Winner ($15 voucher): Val Knight (19) 20 Points.
Runner Up ($10 voucher each): Suzi Clarke (18) 18 Points.
Pro Ball winners (16 Points or Better): Judy Ireland, Enid Hamilton (17) & Pat Tindal (16).

NTP 9th Hole (glass): Suzi Clarke.
NTP 13th Hole (glass): Judith Whittaker.

If you were not at presentations to collect your Pro Ball, ball prize or voucher, please check in the Pro Shop.

Next week is Irish Stableford so organise your team before Tuesday.

Take care everyone & stay safe.

20/05/2026

A total of 41 players (31*18-hole players & 10*9-hole players) competed in the Stableford events on Tuesday 19th May 2026. It was overcast & very cool with some light mizzle, thankfully no heavy rain for the 2nd & final round of the Senga McAleer Trophy for the 18-hole ladies.
Thanks to Deb Sein for the photo of our winner.

Just a reminder that we can continue to play from the old 12th tee, but this one will not be maintained so please do not complain about the higher grass.
Also, for Tuesday competitions only play is from the ladies' 15th tee block on the right. There will be no red domes so please play from the red plates on this tee block.

Results for the day competition are below:
18 Hole Event – 31 Players
B Grade Winner - (Handicaps + to 34, $30 voucher): Anne Anderson (24) 39 Points & could have been better!
B Grade Runner Up ($15 voucher): Val Morrison (33) 32 Points on count back.
C Grade Winner (Handicaps 35-45, $30 voucher): Lee Grubb (37) 36 Points.
C Grade Runner Up ($15 voucher): Liz Gregory (36) 34 Points.
Pro Ball Winner (30 Points or better): Sue White (33), Barbara Bright, Linda Fredricson (32), Anita Powell, Sue Bamberry (31), Joan Spence, Pam White, Maureen Cousins & Helen Lennon(All 30Points).

Congratulations to Lee Grubb who with a 2-round score of 1 Up is the winner of the Senga McAleer Trophy for 2026. Well done to Maureen Cousins who was runner up on 2 Down.

9 Hole Event – 10 Players
Winner ($15 voucher): Suzi Clarke (25) 19 Points, excellent score on the back 9 Suzi.
Runner Up ($10 voucher): Jude Latta (23) 16 Points.
Pro Ball winners (11 Points or better): Robyn Hubble & Val Knight (14) & Margarite Stewart (11).

Well done to Suzi Clarke who is the 2-round winner for the 9-hole ladies & won a wine glass for her efforts.

NTP 6th Hole (wine glass): Sue O'Connor. The ball was in the hole for her 2nd shot.
NTP 18th Hole (wine glass): Joan Spence.

A big thanks to Deb Sein for doing a follow-up session to cover questions on the golf rules presentation of last week.

If you were not at presentations to collect your Pro Ball, ball prize or voucher, please check in the Pro Shop.

Remember to book for golf next Tuesday 26th May when it is Stableford & Mulligan's Day! Cost is $2 per mulligan with a maximum of 5 permitted for the 18-hole players & 3 for the 9-hole players.
See you then, stay warm & dry.

13/05/2026

A total of 38 players (29*18-hole players & 9*9-hole players) competed in the Par events on Tuesday 12th May 2026. It was overcast & very cool to start but once the fog cleared it was a beautiful warm day & perfect for golf. It was the 1st round of the Senga McAleer Trophy for the 18-hole ladies.

Next week is Stableford & the 2nd round of this event so the 18-hole ladies will start from the 8th & 10th tees so the 9-hole ladies can play the back 9.
I spoke to Jareth today & he advised we can continue to play from the old 12th tee & for Tuesday competitions only from the ladies' 15th tee block on the right. There will be no red domes so please play from the red plates on this tee block.

Results for the day competition are below:
18 Hole Event – 29 Players
B Grade Winner - (Handicaps + to 33, $30 voucher): Maureen Cousins (33) 2 Up. Fantastic score.
B Grade Runner Up ($15 voucher): Joan Spence (26) Square.
C Grade Winner (Handicaps 34-45, $30 voucher): Ros Frame (34) Square on count back.
C Grade Runner Up ($15 voucher): Lee Grubb (38) Square.
Pro Ball Winner (4 Down or better): Colleen Blackmore & Val Morrison (1 Down) Linda Fredricson & Andy Dangerfield (2 Down) Barbara Bright, Pam White, Judith Whittaker, Vicki Mallcott & Deb Sein (All 4 Down). Liz Gregory missed on count back, sorry Liz.

9 Hole Event – 9 Players
Winner ($15 voucher): Jude Latta (22) Square.
Runner Up ($10 voucher): Val Knight (19) 1 Down.
Pro Ball winners (3 Down or better): Enid Hamilton (2 Down), Michelle Cashion & Pat Tindal (Both 3 Down). Judy Ireland & Suzi Clarke missed on count back.

NTP 2nd Hole (wine glass): Andy Dangerfield. Well done on winning your 1st glass.
NTP 17th Hole (wine glass): Val Morrison- Well done, fabulous shot!

A big thanks to Deb Sein for the great presentation on golf rules. I think a lot of ladies learned a lot yesterday. We aim to have a question time next week for those who wanted clarification on anything covered by Deb & perhaps in the coming weeks discuss in more depth any rules ladies are unsure of.

If you were not at presentations to collect your Pro Ball, ball prize or voucher, please check in the Pro Shop.

Remember to book for golf next Tuesday 19th May.
See you then.

06/05/2026

The day started very overcast, windy & cool for golf on Tuesday the 5th of May. The rain mostly stayed away but there was some drizzle later in the morning. The format was Stroke & Putting for all players plus it was the May Monthly Medal for the 18-hole ladies.
A pretty good field of 39 players (31*18-hole & 8*9-hole players), still turned up to play as well as Diane Tullberg & Judy Hunter who played a social 9-holes.
Below is a photo of our medal winner, thanks to Deb Sein.

18 Hole Event – 31 Players
B Grade (Handicaps + to 33) Winner ($30 voucher): Gerri Robson (22) Nett 66. Excellent score & good enough to beat Annie's score of Nett 69 on Saturday so congratulations to Gerri who is the May Medal winner.
B Grade Runner Up ($15 voucher): Linda Fredricson (20) Nett 70.
B Grade Gross Winner ($20 voucher): Gerri Robson 88.
C Grade (Handicaps 34 to 45) Winner ($30 voucher): Anita Powell (35) Nett 73.
C Grade Runner Up ($15 voucher): Lee Grubb (37) Nett 74.
C Grade Gross Winner ($20 voucher): Anita Powell 108.
Pro Balls (Nett 76 or better): Pam White (71), Joan Spence, Sue Bamberry, Anne Anderson (72), Val Morrison (74) Maureen Cousins, Helen Lennon & Teresa Lincoln (75) Helen Danson & Kathy Iredale (76). Jenny Dovison missed on count back.
Putting (2 balls): Pam White with 28 putts.

9 Hole Event – 8 Players
Winner ($15 voucher & Valley Glass): Suzi Clarke (23) Nett 33. This lady just keeps winning!
Runner Up ($10 voucher): Margarite Stewart (26) Nett 34.
Pro Balls (Nett 37 or better): Enid Hamilton (34) Pat Tindal & Miffy Neville (37).
Putting (2 balls): Suzi Clarke with 18 Putts.

NTP 4th Hole (glass): Mellissa Turville.
NTP 12th Hole (glass): Joan Spence.

Random Number Winners: (3 Balls each): Enid Hamilton for 9 holes & Helen Lennon for 18 holes.

If you were not at presentations to collect your Pro Ball, ball prize or voucher, please check in the Pro Shop.

The lucky numbers' winners (number in brackets) were Lee Grubb (74) Kathy Iredale (9) & Susan Driver (5). All ladies received a cyclamen plant.

Take care everyone, enjoy the rest of the week & the weekend.

29/04/2026

A cool start again but a perfect day for golf on Tuesday 28th April when everyone was playing 4BBB Stableford. The 18-hole players were competing in the Royal Women’s Hospital (RWH) pelvic floor unit fundraiser event. There were 48 ladies (36*18-hole players, & 12*9-hole players) on course plus others playing a social 9-holes..
Results for the day are below:

18 Hole Event – 36 Players
Winners ($30 voucher each): Penny McCarthy (44) & Val Morrison (33) 46 Points on count back. Congratulations on qualifying for the RWH event.
Runners Up ($15 voucher each): Margaret Carroll (45) & Helen Danson (45) 46 Points. Great score also.
Pro Ball Winners (43 Points or better): Jenny Williamson & Viv Goodson, Gerri Robson & Joan Spence, Cheryl Westcott & Vicki Mallcott (all 45), Amy Brown & Andy Dangerfield, Jenny Dovison & Milica Cole (44) & Barbara Bright & Linda Fredricson (43).
Thanks to all ladies who contributed $5 to the RWH.

9 Hole Event – 12 Players
Winners ($15 voucher each): Bob McGeary (5) & Robyn Swarris (21) 24 Points.
Runners Up ($10 voucher each): Marilyn McGeary (16) & Kerri Robertson (14) 22 Points.
Pro Ball winners (17 Points): Pat Webster & Karen Rikken, Margarite Stewart & Enid Hamilton (22), Judy Ireland & Lyn Dawes (17).

NTP 9th Hole (2 balls): Deb Sein.
NTP 13th Hole (glass): Teresa Lincoln.

If you were not at presentations to collect your Pro Ball, ball prize or voucher, please check in the Pro Shop.

Meg, Teresa & Angela are representing the club at Flinders next Monday in their Challenge Bowl. Good luck ladies, play well.

The format for next Tuesday, 5th of May, is Stroke & Putting with the 18-hole players competing for the May Monthly Medal. There will be lucky numbers so bring some cash.
Please remember to book by Saturday night if possible as there will be a seeded draw next week. This will be emailed on Sunday & will be as per One Golf.

Take care & stay safe.

21/04/2026

A cool & calm start for golf on Tuesday 21st April but once the sun arrived it almost felt like Summer, so lovely & warm.
The format was Stableford & the 2nd round of the President's Trophy. Considering how many are away at the moment the it was a great turn out with 41 ladies (30*18 hole players, & 11*9 hole players) on course plus a few others playing a social 9 holes.
Thanks to Deb Sein for the photos of our President's Trophy winners.
Results for the day are below:

18 Hole Event – 30 Players
B Grade
Winners ($30 voucher): Maureen Cousins (33) 38 Points.
Runner Up ($15 voucher): Linda Fredricson (22) 36 Points on count back.
C Grade
Winner ($30 voucher): Ros Frame (35) 39 Points. Great score Ros, welcome back to the winner's circle!
Runner Up ($15 voucher): Jenny Williamson (43) 37 Points on count back. Another excellent score & good to see Jenny back playing 18 holes again.
Pro Ball Winners (33 Points or Better): Sue O'Connor (37), Helen Lennon (36), Mellissa Turville, Viv Goodson, Anita Powell, Sharon De Haan, Penny McCarthy & Joan Spence (all 34) & Robyn Hubble (33).

Congratulations to Maureen Cousins who is the President's Trophy winner for 2026 with a 2-round total of 2 Up from runner up Sue Gordon who was all square.

9 Hole Event – 11 Players
Winner ($15 voucher): Kerry Hutchins (26) 17 Points.
Runner Up ($10 voucher each): Val Knight (19) 16 Points.
Pro Ball winners (13 Points or Better): Leanne Elmi (15), Jude Latta (14), Enid Hamilton (13) & Miffy Neville (13).

Congratulations to Kerry Hutchins who is the 9-hole President's Trophy winner for 2026 with a 2-round total of 1 Down from runner up Val Knight who was 2 down.

NTP 6th Hole (glass): Sharon De Haan.
NTP 14th Hole (glass): Jenny Williamson.

If you were not at presentations to collect your Pro Ball, ball prize or voucher, please check in the Pro Shop.

Next week is 4BBB Stableford Championships when the 18-hole ladies are playing to qualify for the RWH (Royal Women's Hospital) event so there is a $5 entry fee. All players need a partner to play next week.

Take care everyone & stay safe.

14/04/2026

A very good field of 41 ladies (30*18-hole, 11*9-hole plus Diane Tullberg with Judy Hunter having a social hit) were out on the course on Tuesday 14th April 2026. It was a overcast & cool day but the rain stayed away & the sun did make a brief appearance.
The format was Par, and the 1st round of the President's Trophy for all players.

A reminder ladies, to please call players through if you find they are constantly waiting behind you. For example, if you are in a group of 4 & there is a group of 2 or 3 following, it is always a good idea to call them through. Thankyou.

Results for the day are below:
18-Hole Event – 30 Players
Winner B Grade ($30 voucher): Maureen Cousins (33) Square.
Runner Up B Grade ($15 voucher): Ros Frame (27) 2 Down on count back.
Winner C Grade ($30 voucher): Sue Gordon (45) 1 Up.
Runner Up C Grade ($15 voucher): Lee Grubb (37) 2 Down on count back.
Pro Ball Winners (5 Down or better): Milica Cole, Sarah Hudson, Kathy Iredale (2 Down), Amy Brown, Robyn Hubble, Sharon De Haan (3 Down), Helen Danson (4 Down) Joan Spence, Sue O'Connor (5 Down). There were 5 ladies who missed on count back

9-Hole Event – 11 Players
Winner ($15 voucher): Michelle Cashion (26) 1 Up.
Runner Up ($10 voucher): Jude Latta (22) Square.
Pro Ball Winners 1 Down or Better: Suzi Clarke, Judy Ireland (Square), Kerry Hutchins & Val Knight (1 Down).

NTP 2nd Hole (2 Balls): Milica Cole.
NTP 17th Hole (wine glass): Sharon De Haan.

Congratulations to Val Morrison who won the special raffle for the ladies today. Enjoy your prize Val.

If you were not at presentations to collect your Pro Ball, ball/wine glass prize or voucher, please check in the Pro Shop.

Be sure to book in for next Tuesday for the 2nd round of the President's Trophy events & note that the 9-hole ladies will be playing the back 9 next week. This means the 18-hole ladies will start on the 8th or 10th tees.

12/04/2026

Unfortunately the weather decided to turn nasty for this day with very strong winds & periodic showers during the morning. The ladies did so well to complete 18-holes in the conditions they confronted.

There were 15 teams (including 2 representing the Valley) of 4 ladies playing from the following clubs: Bay Views, Beaconhills, Carrington Park, Centenary Park, Cerberus, Devilbend, Flinders, Moonah Links, Mornington, Mt Martha, Rosebud CC, Sandhurst & The Dunes.

It was a shotgun start at 8.30am and we Lori Hand on course taking photos plus Deb Sein also taking photos at presentations. Thanks to you both, see below.

It was fantastic to see the Valley ladies win our own Challenge Bowl for the 2nd year running, this time with different players. The winning team members were: Meg Russell-Stevenson, Lee Grubb, Milica Cole & Sharon De Haan with a score of 83 points. Meg & Lee were the best pair with 46 points, a super score in the conditions. Runners Up were the team from Mornington.

The NTP prizes were both won by players from Mt Martha - Pam Goldsworthy on the 4th hole & Susana Cane on the 12th hole.

The 1st team entered prize went to Cerberus & the random number draw winner was Janice Thomas from Mornington.

Ball Rundown (35 Points or Better) - Pam Goldsworthy & Barbara Birch (43), Gail Box & Julie Waters (41), Linda Winterborn & Pam Barr (39), Linda Denny & Trish Swales, Keeley Hille & Kate Farrar, Linda Orefice & Jenny Jeong, Gerri Robson & Cheryl Westcott (all 37) Sarah Thompson & Anne Betchley, Barbara Bright & Colleen Blackmore (36) Sue Caddie & Adrienne Fievez, Geraldine Wallace & Jenny Thorkildsen (35).

Raffle winners were: Barbara Birch (Mt Martha), Jo Murray (Moonah Links) Cora Shovelton (Beaconhills), Wendy Hayes (Devilbend), Judy Templin (Mt Martha) & Hang Phillips (Sandhurst). These ladies received a cyclamen plant or a bottle of wine with chocolates.

Thanks to all bar & kitchen staff, volunteers & Committee members for all the hard work leading up to & on the day. The ladies loved the lunch. Also thanks to the Social Committee, it was a very successful day for the club.

Special thanks to all the ground staff for preparing the course in such great condition for the day. We received lots of great feedback about the greens & course.

A big thanks also to Ian Bright who braved the awful weather to rake the bunkers for the ladies on the 16th & 18th holes.

Thanks to Rob Potter who produced the cards for the winners on the day.