Bill West
Lancefield Golf Club’s committee believes a better golf course will result in increased membership, making the club one of the best in the district.
The positive outlook and achievements over the past 12 months were spelt out at the club’s recent annual meeting, with re-elected president Glen Holland predicting the trend of more members and green fee players would continue in 2022-2023.
He said it was great to see COVID restrictions lifted, allowing many to be back out playing the game.
“The committee has used funds available this year with the aim of the club’s benefit,” Holland said.
The outcome was an improved financial position, and upgraded machinery making it easier to further improve course conditions.
The gradual increase in memberships and green fee players was described as “a very positive step”, one that the committee has been striving for some years.
It is now easier to move watering systems around the course, and to control broadleaf weeds on fairways.
Automatic sprinklers to all tees and greens will further relieve pressure on volunteers; the previously labour intensive coring is now carried out quickly and efficiently by professionals.
Often referred to as “the undiscovered golf course” in the past, the par 72 layout with creeks crossing several fairways has particular appeal, and some resemblance to a links course.
With a growing population in the south, Lancefield expects more visiting golfers to utilise the club in the future.
“We are building a working relationship with Macedon Ranges Shire Council to the point that they are asking us how they can help us with future development,” Holland said.
He expressed a big ‘thank you’ to the club’s sponsors, both new and ongoing and urged members to support them.
Successfully reactivating a junior coaching clinic was a highlight, with consistent number of youngsters aged from three to 15 years participating. Andrew Hall and his helpers were kept busy.
Holland commended Trevor Lambert, Hugh Parks, Gary Dudderidge, Denis Davenport, Marcus Memmolo, Todd Lambert and Gavin Winwood for winning the scratch division 2 pennant final.
With Trevor Lambert and helpers keeping the course as good as it has ever been, green fee players are being enticed to Lancefield.
As president, Holland sees the club continuing in the right direction to benefit district golfers and local communities.
In conclusion, he thanked the dedicated committee and volunteers.
“The club would not be in the position it is today without you.”
“Let’s have a great 2022-2023,” Holland concluded.
CLUB LEADERS
At Lancefield Golf Club’s annual meeting, Glen Holland was re-elected unopposed for another term as president.
Other positions were filled as follows:
Vie-president, Sandra Stevens.
Secretary, Ken Murchison.
Treasurer, Malcolm Ives.
Men’s captain – Trevor Lambert; vice-captain Mark Andrews.
Women’s captain, Di Rohde; vice-captain Carole Mee.
General committee – Ed Godek, Andrew Hall, Jodie Kefford, John Leefe, Barry Flentjar, Alistair Beard, Mark Cruise.
