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Autumn Tournament entries open
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The Trentham 2026 Autumn tournament features two events, on Saturday March 14 and Sunday March 15. Get your partner or team together and enter this fun tournament!
Saturday: 4BBB Stableford (men's, women's and mixed pairs)
Sunday: Aggregate Teams Stableford (4 players of any combination)
The cost is $60 per pair for the 4BBB Stableford, and $120 per team for the Aggregate Stableford. Food and drinks will be available at club prices.
Mixed teams of two men and two women in the Aggregate Stableford will be automatically entered in the Trentham Plate (held in conjunction), an event with a history going back over four decades. The winners will hold the plate for one year.
The Aggregate Stableford also has an individual Stableford event, with prizes for the best male and female individual scores (please note: players cannot win both the team event and the individual score event).
Boucher wins Trentham Men's Open
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A high quality field from 19 different golf clubs played in the Trentham Men's Open on Sunday December 7. The event was shortened to 18 holes after the 36-hole event was washed out in October.

Trentham President Chris Campbell congratulates scratch winner Craig Boucher (left) and handicap winner Paul McKeon.
The overall winner of the scratch and the George O’Hehir trophy was Craig Boucher (+3) from Midlands Golf Club with a fine 67. Trentham's Paul McKeon, playing off 23, won the handicap and the Max O’Halloran Cup with a nett 68.
In the handicap the winner in A-grade (handicaps +3 to 3) was Taylor Cameron (1) from Barwon Valley Golf Club with an impressive 71 that included five birdies. Runner-up was Peter Meyer (0) from Curlewis Golf Club with 72.
The winner in B-grade (handicaps 4 to 12) was Gregory Robinson (5, Spring Valley Golf Club) with a steady 70, on a countback from the runner-up Kevin Wheeler (4, Curlewis Golf Club), also with 70.
The winner in C-grade was Trentham's Colin Wilson (13) with a consistently down-the-middle 70. Runner-up was Trentham’s own Larry Prowse (21) with 71.
Nearest the pins were 2: Douglas Parkin (Curlewis), 5: Chris Campbell (Trentham), 13: Al Clelland (Beaufort) and 15:Jake Longhurst (Bacchus Marsh).
The day was hugely successful, with thanks to the many volunteers and particularly Colin Wilson for organising and administration, Rhonda Holcombe for sponsorship and Simon Ovenden on the finishing desk.
Simon and Lisa are the 2025 club champions
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The final round of the 54-hole Trentham Club Championships was played on Saturday November 29, after a morning rain delay led to fine and cool afternoon conditions.
Simon Ovenden (left) and Lisa Caines won the 2025 Trentham Club Championships.
Simon Ovenden, with rounds of 73, 76, 70 = 219 is the Trentham Men's Club Champion for 2025. Runner-up on 226 was David Thiele. The B Grade champion was Wayne Paterson on 257, a stroke ahead of Jason King on 258. Alfredo Dean won C Grade with 284. Handicap winners were A Grade: Mark Fisher (205), B Grade: James Coyle (218), C Grade: Paul Robinson (204).
Lisa Caines is the 2025 Trentham Women's Club Champion, with rounds of 84, 87, 89 = 260. Runner-up was Claire Perston with 266. The winner of B Grade was Julie Bartholomew on 281, four strokes ahead of Jenny Clarke (285). Anne McKeon won C Grade with 321, runner-up was Joedy Wallis (332). Trish Mann won the Veterans.
Well done to all our competitors during the championships.
Major raffle winners
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The winners of the Trentham Golf Club major raffle have been drawn.

Drawing the raffle on Saturday October 25
| Place | Donated by | Winner | Details | |||||
| 1st | Cosmo Hotel Trentham | Michael Warner | 2 night's accommodation for 4, 2 x 18 holes of golf | |||||
| plus 2 carts, breakfast 1 day at The General Trentham | ||||||||
| 2nd | Lake House Daylesford | Dolf Reid | Night's luxury accommodation for 2 people plus dinner | |||||
| 3rd | Tyre Power Kyneton | Nicholas Brand | Tyres or service to the value of $1000 | |||||
| 4th | Drummond Niddrie | Linda Greet | Push buggy, value $350 | |||||
| 5th | Boltons Kyneton | Pruner | Andrew Hocking | |||||
| 6th | Stuart Leong Golf Pro | Jeff Fraser | 1 private golf lesson | |||||
| 7th | Stuart Leong Golf Pro | Andrew Hocking | 1 private golf lesson | |||||
| 8th | Istra Smallgoods | Jan Stephenson | $100 voucher | |||||
| 9th | Sisco Chocolates | Tim Harmer | Chocolate flower and box of chocolates | |||||
| 10th | Hardwicks Kyneton | John Smithwick | $100 voucher | |||||
| 11th | Box of Srixon golf balls | Julie Hanson | ||||||
| 12th | Brisket Knife | Michael Warner | ||||||
| 13th | Yarrawonga Gift Pack | Paul Robinson | ||||||
| 14th | Olive oil and chilli oil | Ben Smith | ||||||
| 15th | Olive oil and chilli oil | Sue Mckeon | ||||||
| 16th | Drummond Golf Voucher | Marty Hull | $50 voucher | |||||
| 17th | Trentham Pharmacy | Clare Peterson | $50 voucher | |||||
| 18th | Killer Blood and Pepper | Chris Head | ||||||
| 19th | L'Occitan gift pack | John Hudson | ||||||
| 20th | Tille vanilla bean candle | Patrick Ryan | ||||||
| 21st | Bacchus Marsh Golf Club: Birdie Kitchen Vouchers 5 x 18 holes | |||||||
Mixed champions
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The third and final round of the 2025 Trentham Mixed Championships was played on Saturday June 28. Simon Ovenden and Alison Borchers won with 66.625, from Paul and Anne McKeon on 71.625.
The 2025 Mixed Handicap trophy was won by Lisa Caines and Paul Robinson, and the 2025 Mixed Scratch trophy was won by Simon Ovenden and Alison Borchers (photo).
Doubles Knockouts completed
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The men's and women's doubles knockout finals have been completed for 2025.

Finalists in the 2025 doubles knockout: (l-r) David Thiele, Martin Walker, Adam Moustafa, Cameron McDonald, Julie Hanson, Caroline Johnston, Jenny Cutter, Anne McKeon.
In the men's event, David Thiele and Martin Walker had to give a few shots to Adam Moustafa and Cameron McDonald, however they went to a 2-hole lead by the 7th hole. Although Adam and Cameron managed a fightback, David and Martin held on to win 1-up on the 18th hole.
In the women's event Julie Hanson and Caroline Johnston won over Jenny Cutter and Anne McKeon.
Four years on
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June 9th marked four years on from the intense storm that devastated our course and the surrounding Trentham area. Local members suffered damage to their homes. And few people who sheltered in their homes that night envisaged what was happening on the course. Seventy-five large trees were blown over, fences damaged and our practice nets destroyed. The course was closed for nearly two months before it was playable again.

Looking back and four years down the track, the efforts of our greens staff, club members, visiting green keepers and contractors have achieved a wonderful outcome. While a few signs are still visible around the course in the form of mulch piles where trees once stood, the course is fully playable and back to its best.
It's an ill wind that doesn't blow some good, and the course has improved in some areas. As examples, the 2nd and 12th greens have more sunlight and better grass health with fewer tall trees shading them from the north. The 12th hole is much better without the two large gum trees overhanging the fairway on the left hand side of the approach. The 14th hole has been opened up with fewer trees down the left side and the removal of the large eucalypt near the 15th tee. Our new and much improved practice nets are currently under construction.
Four years down the track the club would like to thank everyone who has helped either by giving time, expertise or financial contributions. It demonstrates what can be achieved by community effort and good organisation, motivated by a love of the club and the course.
Trentham irrigation project
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Trentham Golf Club is near to completing an important $175,000 wireless-controlled irrigation upgrade. Greens have been fitted with new irrigation pipes around the perimeter, with new sprinklers and wireless solenoids. There is a filled trench line around each green that will take some time to grow over.
Please note that the following temporary local rule is in place:
- All works associated with the installation of the new irrigation system around greens are to be treated as GUR. Players must take relief in accordance with Rule 16.1a.
Please make an effort to step over the area when walking to the green to avoid footprints. Please avoid walking golf buggies over the area.
Thank you for your co-operation
Lisa and Sally win Victorian 4BBB womens championship
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Congratulations to Trentham's Lisa Caines and Sally Kirkright, who won the women's event in the 2025 Golf Australia Victorian 4-Ball Championship.
Held over two days, the first round on Monday February 17 was at Spring Valley Golf Club. Lisa and Sally came 5th with 37 points. On the second day on Tuesday February 18 at Heritage Golf Club, they had an excellent 40 points, overtaking the leaders to win the championship overall.
Two other Trentham pairs, Rosemary Kelly and Trish Brierley, Alex Evered and Simon Ovenden represented the club by competing in the championship.
One of the Golf Australia 4BBB championship qualifying rounds is our own 4-Ball Stableford event during the Trentham Tournament week, this year on Wednesday 22 October 2025. You could qualify for the final just like Lisa and Sally! Keep it in your diary.
New 12th tee honours Geoff Varley
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On Saturday February 15th, Trentham Golf Club held a formal opening of the new 12th tee, dedicated to the late Geoff Varley. The new tee features a memorial plaque. Geoff's wife Noelene and some of his family made ceremonial drives off the tee.

Geoff Varley's family, with his wife Noelene (centre), were present for the dedication of the new 12th tee.
Geoff, who sadly passed away on October 3, 2023 at the age of 75, was a devoted member of our club for over 20 years. He served as President and Captain multiple times, contributed tirelessly to the match and greens committees, represented the club at the district level, and was our Tournament Secretary for many years.
Beyond his many roles, Geoff will always be remembered for his love of golf, his down-to-earth humour, and his unwavering dedication to the club and its members. His legacy lives on in the very fairways he helped shape and the friendships he fostered.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special occasion. Geoff’s spirit will always be a part of Trentham Golf Club.
Trentham Community Bank grants our irrigation project $50,000
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The Bendigo Community Bank Trentham & Districts has generously provided a grant of $50,000 to support the upgrade of our course irrigation system. This wonderful contribution will make a huge difference to the course and the future of our club.
The grant was formally awarded to the club in a special presentation after the weekly golf competition and presentation on Thursday December 12, Our picture shows excited Trentham members and representatives of the Community Bank on the 10th green, celebrating the awarding of the grant.
A massive thank you to the Community Bank Trentham & Districts for their support, and a special thanks to Rhonda Holcombe and Jan Stephenson for their hard work, dedication and the development and presentation of the business case to the bank.
The club is now over two-thirds of the way towards the target of $175,000 to completely renew the irrigation system and provide for excellent green and tee conditions for years to come.
Photo comparison 1946 to now: what a change!
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Trentham Golf Club was first formed in 1937. The club commenced by leasing land for a 9-hole course on land owned by the Trentham Co-operative Society. In October 1949, the club purchased all the land owned by the Co-operative Society and over 60 years has developed the course we have today.
To compare what the course looked like in 1949 to what it looks like today, slide the bar on the images below. The historic aerial photo from 1946 shows the Trentham Co-operative Society's yards and slaughterhouse just forward of the 4th tee among the large cypress trees, most of which still exist. The club's sand greens show as white dots, some in the same place as today's greens. Some trees existed in 1949, such as those around the 15th tee, the large Manna gum on the hill on the corner of the 16th, and some roadside trees. But nearly all trees on the course, native and exotic, have been planted since the land was purchased in 1949.