THE 2018 Victorian Men’s and Women’s Senior Amateur Championships has just finished up at the Shepparton and Hill Top Golf Clubs.
Thanks to the appreciated and generous support from the Greater Shepparton City Council, up to 200 senior golfers travelled to the Goulburn region to compete in one of Victoria’s premier golf events.
First played in 1995, the Victorian Men’s Senior Amateur is played over 54-holes stroke play and is one of just two Golf Australia National senior ranking events played within the state.
The Victorian Women’s Senior Amateur was first played in 1931 and consists of 36-holes of stroke qualifying followed by match play rounds.
Four players qualify for the overall Women’s Senior Championship which is the decided by 18-hole semi-finals and final. An additional four women players qualified for respective 18-hole semi-finals and finals in the 55-64 year and 65 and over age groups.
Golf Victoria’s chief operating officer, David Greenhill said, “We were excited to return to Shepparton and Hill Top with the 2018 Victorian Senior Amateur Championships and are extremely grateful for the wonderful assistance provided by the Greater Shepparton City Council.
“The Men’s Senior Amateur was last played at Shepparton and Hill Top in 2003 and this year’s return was even more exciting given that the women’s title was played concurrently.
“This continues Golf Victoria’s desire to jointly stage as many men’s and women’s events as possible.”
Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe said, “Greater Shepparton lends itself well to a wide range of sports, including golf. Council was proud to have been able to support this year’s championships and I’m sure all competitors enjoyed their time here,” Cr O’Keeffe said.
