Victorian Team Finishes 2nd in Junior Interstate Series!
Left to Right - (Coach) Nicola Moult, Montana,Julienne, Bianca,Reanna,Steph,Britney,Tilly,
(Team Manager) Andrea Marsden
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The Junior State Team for 2010 was announced at the presentations of the Nell Smithett at Keysborough Golf Club on Thursday 18th February. These players travelled to Ulverstone Golf Club (Tasmania) in April to compete in the Australian Junior Championships and Burtta Cheney Interstate Series. The team was accompanied by Team Manager Andrea Marsden and WGV Assistant State Coach Nicola Moult.
Congratulations to the Victorian Junior State Team for finishing in outright second place at the Burtta Cheney Interstate Series! The Victorian Team stormed home with a massive 5-0 win over South Australia in the final round to take out second place behind the dominant NSW team.
The 2010 Junior State Team is one of the youngest teams that Victoria has sent to the Interstate Series, with three players aged 14 or less. Congratulations on the efforts of all players and support team, including Nicola Moult (coach), Andrea Marsden (manager) and Stephanie Robinson (development player)!
| Australian Junior Interstate Series - Final Standings |
| | | |
| Place | Team | Matches | Contests |
| 1 | NSW | 22.5 | 5 |
| 2 | Vic | 16 | 3.5 |
| 3 | Qld | 14 | 3 |
| 4 | WA | 14 | 2 |
| 5 | SA | 7.5 | 1.5 |
| 6 | Tas | 1 | 0 |
Pike tells golfers to cover up in the sun
by LET 
From back left: Nadina Light, Nadine Gole,
Alison Munt, Nick Pike and Louise Pike.
From front left: Sophie Gole, Karrie Webb,
Fiona Pike and Nicola Moult.
Retired professional golfer Fiona Pike is fronting a campaign
to encourage golfers and spectators to protect their skin at
this week’s Women’s Australian Open.
Pike, who was diagnosed with a melanoma in 2006, is on site
with a team of volunteers who are running the “Fiona Pike Skin
Cancer Awareness Campaign.”
“For more than 13 years I enjoyed an endless summer following
the pro golf tour across the globe which ensured career
highlights or third in the British Open and runner-up in the
Italian Open,” said Pike, who is now largely wheelchair bound
due to her condition.
She was unlucky enough to be part of the one percent of those
diagnosed with melanomas to experience no warning signs and
underwent a major operation.
Despite the fact that her melanoma was not caused by skin
exposure to ultraviolet rays, she is spreading the skin cancer
awareness message to all of those who go out in the sun.
Golfers such as Laura Davies, Katherine Hull and Karrie Webb
have endorsed her efforts by taking part in autograph signings
at her site in the tented village at Metropolitan Golf Club.
Pike was a popular player on both the Ladies European and LPGA
Tours and has the support of many other players and former
players, including Nadina Light, Alison Munt and Nicola Moult.
Donations to the Fiona Pike Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign
will be used to spread the message and to benefit the lives of
those directly affected by the disease. (artical By LET)
WGV Club Member Clinic Success!
Thursday December 11th 2008
On Wedneday 3rd and Thursday 4th December, WGV hosted a Club Member Clinic at Royal Melbourne Golf Club. Twenty six ladies gathered for coaching on all aspect of their golf games, such as stretching, short game, long game and learning how to play trouble shots. Each group consisted of 5-6 participants, who received expert tuition from some of the best coaches in Victoria.
The clinic was offered to players of handicaps 15-28 and included a 9 hole playing lesson with their group coach. All participants were thrilled with the layout of the clinic and the quality of the information they received.
Thank you to all of the ladies who participated in this event and to Royal Melbourne for hosting the two days. Thank you also to the excellent coaching skills from Michelle Howard, Alison Munt, Bruce Green, Nicola Moult, Torie O'Connor and Trent Malcolm.
WGV will be organizing more Club Member Clinics in 2009. If you are interested in participating in one of these clinics, please keep an eye out for notices on our website or contact stephanie@womensgolf.org.au.
Melbourne clinics provide opportunities for women
26-11-07
Golf Australia's 'CALD' Project wrapped up in Melbourne last week as culturally and linguistically diverse women were given an introduction to the game of golf.
Held at the Park Tower Complex and Albert Park Driving Range, PGA Professionals Nicola Moult and Kate Nolan worked in conjunction with Golf Australia over four weeks to run clinics that were specially to teach the basics and create a desire for participants to learn more about the game.
Women's Golf Development Officer at Golf Australia, Alison Munt said, "It was great to see how many women were keen to come and try their hand at golf. For most, it was a very new experience and you could really sense their enjoyment.
"The first couple of weeks we spent teaching the basics at the Park Tower residential complex before moving to the driving range at Albert Park where the women were able to put certain theories and skills learned into practice."
The four-week program was facilitated in conjunction with Local Government Consultant Jo Broom, Multicultural Liaison Officer from the City of Port Phillip Christina Del Frate, and Louise McDonald, Project Officer at Women's Golf Victoria.
Alison Munt continued, "I would like to thank the City of Port Phillip, Women's Golf Victoria and our two PGA Professionals, Kate Nolan and Nicola Moult for their support over the last few months.
"Like Golf Australia's underlying vision, they recognise the importance of introducing the game to people all levels and helping to encourage a healthy and active attitude throughout the community."
Culturally and linguistically diverse women represent a significant sporting minority with figures suggesting that only 6.6% of women born outside English speaking countries are involved in sport as players. Therefore, the CALD Project has been an important stepping stone to try and engage more women in the game of golf.
Participation project launched in Melbourne. 20-09-07
Golf Australia has launched a project aimed at attracting and engaging culturally and linguistically diverse women to the game of golf. Suitably named CALD, the initiative was launched this week at the Park Tower Complex in Albert Park, Melbourne.
Local residents were introduced to golf by PGA Professionals Kate Nolan and Nicola Moult as they took part in a one hour clinic that was specially designed to teach the basics and create a desire for participants to learn more.
The four-week program is being facilitated by Women's Golf Development Officer Alison Munt in conjunction with Local Government Consultant Jo Broom, Multicultural Liaison Officer from the City of Port Phillip Christina Del Frate, and Louise McDonald, Project Officer at Women’s Golf Victoria.
Alison Munt said, "I am very proud to be project managing the CALD program which is giving these women an opportunity to embrace the game of golf. With the support of Golf Australia, Women's Golf Victoria and local government, we have created an environment that provides a great forum in which to learn about the game and simply get in there and have a go!"
The project has been devised in line with Golf Australia's key vision mission of raising the level of interest and participation in the game at all levels. Culturally and linguistically diverse women represent a significant sporting minority with figures suggesting that only 6.6% of women born outside English speaking countries are involved in sport as players.
The program will officially commence on October 23 at the Park Tower residential community and then progress to Albert Park Driving Range from week two which will give participants the opportunity to get a feel for the game in a golf-specific environment.
Munt continued, "The appointment of a professional associated with the Albert Park Driving Range creates a familiarity between the participants and the coach which we hope will further ease the transition into golf beyond the completion of the project."
For further information, contact Alison Munt on 03 9626 5060 or alisonm@golfaustralia.org.au