Local club to host country golf championship

THE picturesque Strathbogie Golf Club will host a three–day Victorian Veterans Country golf Championships from May 1 to 3. The club board was successful in obtaining the right to host this exciting event where players from across the state will come together to compete and engage in social activities. Members believe that it will put Strathbogie on the map by enhancing the club's reputation as an excellent golfing venue, but further bring visitors to the shire with the associated economic benefits. "We believe that this event will not only showcase the exceptional features of the Strathbogie Golf Club but also shine a light on the Town of Strathbogie while attracting visitors who will support accommodation and other hospitality venues across the shire," Club member Greg Roberts said. "The event hopes to attract both country golfers and metropolitan players to this annual championship." It is also hoped that through the success of this event it will become an annual feature on the Strathbogie Shire calendar. The club was founded in 1924 and being a not for profit fully funded and maintained by volunteers organisation, has for almost 100 years provided the local district and broader community the opportunity to participate in the game of golf. The recreational, social and health benefits are well recognised. The club caters for members and players of all ages from juniors to players almost as old as the club itself. Veteran Golf Associations have been well accepted by the golfing fraternity as viable and well organised units providing the opportunity for senior golfers to enjoy competitive golf and enhance fellowship. Both federal and state governments have endorsed Veteran Associations for providing this facility for senior citizens and consider it a boost to their health and life style. The Victorian Veteran Golfers Association (VVGA) was formed in 1983 to provide a central organisation for veterans' golf in this state. There are now nearly 4000 affiliated members playing in 21 district associations throughout the state of Victoria. Since the inception of the VVGA in 1982, veteran golfers have made a significant financial and cultural contribution to golf in Australia as Victorian veteran tournaments provide a financial boost to golf clubs and to the local economy when 200 people descend on the venue for at least three days accommodation golf and touring. If your organisation is able to assist with sponsorship either in the form of a cash contributions or goods and services to be used to support the running of the event or supplementary prizes to the trophies please contact the secretary Kristen Moore on 0408 577 784 , kwe15000@bigpond.net.au. Sponsors names and advertising can be promoted in the media on flyers and at the club house and announced at awards presentation.