Celebrating our Legends Articles
Loyalty Members Afternoon Tea Wrap Up
On Sunday 15th June, Spring Valley Golf Club proudly welcomed our Loyalty Members for Afternoon Tea. A special occasion to honour and thank those who have dedicated 25 years or more to the Club. It was a wonderful afternoon where light refreshments and drinks were shared, conversations flowed, and stories from years past brought laughter… Read More
Celebrating Our Legends: Kim Harris
In March 1985, Kim, 43 years old, retired from Monash University Cricket Club, having played there a number of years and was looking for another sporting interest. He’d played golf socially but irregularly but, as Kim put it, “felt confident that he could become a mediocre golfer to equal that of his cricket ability”. He… Read More
Celebrating Our Legends – Greg Ebinger
There is very little that hasn’t already been written or said about Greg Ebinger. A prolific golfing talent who has offered much to the Spring Valley Golf Club through his undying loyalty to the Club and its members. A person who calls a spade a spade but has a great sense of humour and camaraderie… Read More
Celebrating our Legends – Geoff Arthur
Geoff grew up in Bentleigh and played golf with his mates at Brighton and Sandringham. A neighbour invited him for a game at Spring Valley and he was amazed at the course, clubhouse, facilities etc. Luckily for our Club, Geoff at 16 y.o. joined as a junior in 1977, his membership nominated by Jack Kennedy… Read More
Celebrating Our Legends – Graham Biesse
Graham transferred in his business from Perth, returning to Melbourne, and through a friend of a friend, luckily for our Club was introduced to Spring Valley and joined around December 1969 – over 54 years ago, taking 7 years to move from Provisional to Full membership. Graham, typical the businessman and entrepreneur, comments that many… Read More
Celebrating Our Legends – Ian Curry
Ian’s sporting prowess was initially at cricket as a slow left arm spinner, playing grade/district cricket in Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and New Zealand, transferring across multiple locations during his work with Colonial Mutual. It was in NZ that his golf journey commenced, playing at Hutt Golf Club in Wellington for approximately 6 years. In 1983… Read More
Celebrating Our Legends – Bert Picton
Spring Valley Golf Club is proud to honour Bert Picton, a cherished member who has been with us for over 40 years. Throughout the decades, Bert’s commitment and passion for our club have been unwavering. Despite facing health challenges in recent years that have limited his ability to play golf, Bert continues to be an… Read More
Celebrating our Legends: Chris Burridge
Chris’ golf journey began playing with his mates in his mid teens, then with his Dad, Ken, where together they played at Lang Lang Golf Club, Chris as a junior member. Ken had joined there because he had some work colleagues from Hallmark Cards that played there. The drive was 1.5 hrs each way which… Read More
Celebrating our Legends: Brad Price
Brad Price is one of those players you want on your team and never as an opponent. A player blessed with great skill and patience he has soared and tasted the success of being at the very pinnacle of golf at Spring Valley and in Victorian Golf. His journey into golf was at a very… Read More
Celebrating Our Legends – Joan Quaife
Few names shine as brightly as Joan Quaife’s. From her humble beginnings on the Commonwealth Golf Course to her unparalleled achievements on the fairways of Spring Valley, Joan’s legacy as a golfer and community leader is one of unwavering dedication and boundless passion. Joan’s journey into the world of golf was perhaps predestined, having been… Read More