Glen Innes Golf Club

Golf Wrap-Up

Golf Wrap-Up

Ladies Golf On a very warm day 13 ladies played the Wednesday Stableford. Winner was Julie Newsome with 38 points from Shirley Bruce with 36 on a count back from Sue Rees. Julie also picked up the nearest the pin on the 4th. Wednesday Mens 31 men played the Wednesday stableford with the winner Dennis Brown with 39 points. Matt Cave was second with 37 points on a countback from Bill Miller and Lindsay Purcell. Nearest the pins were the Pro Pin on the 7th Jimmy Adams, Al Collins on the 12th, Bill Miller the 14th and Scott Slade the…
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Sweetie Pies Takes Top Honour at Glen Innes Business Awards

Sweetie Pies Takes Top Honour at Glen Innes Business Awards

The New England Care 2025 Glen Innes Business Awards were held on Saturday night at the Glen Innes and District Services Club, recognising excellence and dedication across the local business community. Organised by the Glen Innes Business Chamber, the awards aim to highlight the achievements of individuals, businesses, and organisations that contribute to the growth and vitality of the Glen Innes region. The evening brought together a wide range of industries, from hospitality and retail to agriculture, community services, and sustainability. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of Sweetie Pies Bake Shop as the 2025 Glen Innes Business…
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Golf Recap: Glen Innes and Deepwater Swing into Action

Golf Recap: Glen Innes and Deepwater Swing into Action

It has been an eventful few weeks on the fairways for local golfers, with Glen Innes and Deepwater clubs hosting competitions, fundraisers, and planning for future events. Glen Innes Ladies Tee Off for a CauseEighteen ladies took part in a Stableford competition at Glen Innes Golf Club, playing for the Bobby Woods Trophy while raising funds for cancer support. The day was generously organised by Leta Kempton and Nancy Kiehne, with a lunch served after play. Lindy Newsome claimed top honours with a solid round of 34 points, edging out Pru Newby who finished close behind on 33 points. Rosie…
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Community Invited to St Joseph’s Family Fun Golf Day

Community Invited to St Joseph’s Family Fun Golf Day

The St Joseph’s Parents and Friends (P&F) Committee is inviting the community to a day of fun, fundraising, and friendly competition at the St Joseph’s Family Fun Golf Day. The event will take place on Sunday, 23rd March 2025, at the Glen Innes Golf Club, promising entertainment for all ages. Participants are encouraged to form Ambrose teams of four to compete for exciting prizes, take part in novelty events, and enjoy a social day on the greens. The event caters to both experienced golfers and those new to the game, with a variety of activities planned for non-golfers as well.…
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sHedway Ambrose Shearer’s Golf Fundraising Success

sHedway Ambrose Shearer’s Golf Fundraising Success

The local organizing committee has been loud with its praise for the golfers, prize donors and the Glen Innes community for their efforts which recently raised more than $10,000, with $8,000 presented at the Glen Innes Show to sHedway representatives for further work in applying the sHedway mental health program. The balance has been retained by the local committee to support next year’s fund raising golf event, the Beardy Shears at the 2026 Show and for other fundraising activities. The sHedway programme works towards suicide prevention and positive mental health in shearing shed personnel through professional counselling, workshops and skill…
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Glen Innes Golf Update

Glen Innes Golf Update

Ladies 29/01/2025 15 ladies played a stableford with Julie Dunn continuing her good form winning with 33 points from Rose Price, also playing good golf, with 31 points Wednesday Mens 29/01/2025 A field of 29 players played a stableford on Wednesday. Winner was Duncan Hutchison with 40 points, from Danny Lightfoot with 37. Nearest the pins were Pro Pin on the 7th went to Peter Lawson, Ali Crossley on the 4th, Greg Law the 12th, Ashton McConnell the 14th and Stephen Gallagher the 17th. Veterans Golf 30/01/2025 A great field of 23 players travelled to Armidale for round 1 of…
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sHedway Ambrose Shearer’s Golf Raises $10,000+

sHedway Ambrose Shearer’s Golf Raises $10,000+

The local organizing committee (headed by Richard Sturtridge) is full of praise for the golfers, prize donors and the Glen Innes community for their efforts which recently raised more than $10,000, with $8,000 to be presented to the sHedway mental health program and the balance being retained to support next year's event and other fundraising activities. The program works towards suicide prevention and positive mental health in shearing shed personnel through professional counselling, workshops and skill sharing. This is the heart of shed family strength and caring in action. More than 60 donated prizes were on offer for the 39…
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The Coveted Cec Judge Jug

The Coveted Cec Judge Jug

The Cec Judge Jug is a New England District Golf Association (NEDGA) competition for district wide golfers. Typically, between 60 and 90 golfers come from many areas in the New England to enjoy a day at the beautiful Glen Innes Golf Club (GIGC).  This 4 ball par competition tees off at 10am on Sunday 9th February, with a presentation to the winning pair around 1-2pm. The 2024 winners were Geoff Phillips and Mick Grob and the Jug bears the names of many winners. Cecil Judge was raised at Ben Lomond with his two brothers and two sisters, the first born…
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