The Maldon Golf Club Annual Tournament takes place this coming weekend of Friday 23 to Sunday 25 August and is expected to attract players from across the state and beyond. Club Secretary Bob Briggs says that up to 180 golfers from over 20 regional clubs will be represented.

“Most district clubs try to support each other,” he says.

“They come to Maldon and have a day away.”

The event is hosted and managed each year by the committed volunteers of Maldon Golf Club, who undertake most tasks including ground maintenance and catering.

“The traditional golfers’ afternoon tea will be served each day of the tournament,” Bob says.

A highlight is the Sunday game for the Walter Travis Schenectady Putter trophy, a special event for golfers who play with the old-style hickory wooden sticks and often attend in formal ‘plus four’ golfing attire.

Get golfing

Maldon Golf Club, nestled into the hilly countryside outside of town, was formed in 1908 as the Tarrangower Golf Club and moved to its present site in 1913. That makes it over 110 years old and a significant pillar of the town’s community history. It’s very accessible for social and beginner golfers, who are welcome to play at any time outside the Saturday competitions. Payment for play and carts is automated and simple, while equipment hire can be arranged in advance by contacting maldongolf4u@gmail.com. Non-golfers are also welcome to become involved in the club: there are various opportunities to contribute to grounds and events, for example. Bob explains: “We want to be regarded as a great sporting and social facility in Maldon.”

This article appeared in the Tarrangower Times, 23 August 2024.