Dear Member

Chris Poulton
General Manager

Members may have noticed some of our trees marked with blue paint over the past week. No doubt members would recall that as part of our course masterplan, OCM Golf has provided a vegetation plan recommending some trees for removal for the following reasons;

• Restoring the original playing lines and strategic intent
• Creating a common fairway between holes
• Extending the length of holes to ensure that Spring Valley remains a challenge for players of all abilities
• Removing poor specimens that are hazardous or not Indigenous to the area

The Steering Committee has gained valuable insight from our neighbouring clubs, which have completed similar work over the past five years. They recommend starting the permit process well in advance of future coursework to ensure no significant delays.

As part of the process, the trees have been painted to make it a little easier for our Ecologists and Arborists, who will be providing assessments of the vegetation over the next few weeks.

The revegetation plan that will be submitted has committed to planting over 600 indigenous trees and 30,000 native grasses/plants, with many of the trees planted on our boundaries to better screen the course from neighbouring roads and the landfill site.

It is understood that there is some angst when trees are removed, but members should be aware that these decisions are not taken lightly and are carefully considered. Land management is cyclical, and removing vegetation to regenerate is often necessary.

More detailed information relating to trees and vegetation will be released in due course.

For those who need a refresher, click the link below for the Course Masterplan. 

We've noticed that some members have been using the sand bins to dispose of cigarette butts. These bins are meant for repairing divots, not for waste.

Not only is this unpleasant for other members and visitors, but it also means staff must clean them out-something that shouldn't be necessary.

Please be considerate. If you smoke, we encourage you to carry a personal ashtray and dispose of your rubbish properly in the designated bins.

Let's all do our part to keep the course clean and enjoyable for everyone.

Join us for a special evening at Spring Valley Golf Club as we celebrate our 2024 winners with a belated Annual Trophy Presentation on Wednesday, 9th April.

Earlier this year, our Annual Presentations were postponed due to extreme heat. While many trophies have already been collected or presented at other events, we believe some achievements deserve proper recognition. This dinner provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate our winners and enjoy a fantastic casual meal with fellow members and guests.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, 9th April
Time: 6:30 PM arrival for a 7:00 PM start
Cost: $50.00 per person
Menu: Eye fillet steak main course, followed by Cheese Platters

Additional dietary requirements can be requested by emailing reception@springvalleygolf.com.au

Beverages: Available at bar prices
Billing: All charges, including guests, will be placed on members' house accounts prior to the event

All members, guests, Wednesday golfers, and trophy winners are welcome to attend. Come along for an enjoyable evening of great food, camaraderie, and well-earned celebrations!

Secure your place now and be part of this memorable night!

Spring Valley Golf Club is excited to extend a warm invitation to all its members and their guests to join us for the US Masters Golf Event, taking place on Monday, 14th April 2025. This is a rare opportunity to witness the world's best golfers compete for the coveted Green Jacket, and you can catch all the live coverage of the event at our clubhouse starting from 6:30am.

The day will begin with a sumptuous breakfast in our dining room before the shotgun start follows at the completion of the broadcast. The competition is heating up, and you never know who will take home the SVGC Green Jacket. Following the round, presentation and prizes will be held during lunch, making for a perfect day of golfing entertainment and camaraderie with fellow Spring Valley Golf Club members.

Timesheets are now open, with the limited spots available, we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment - Guests welcome.

Join us at Spring Valley Golf Club for a day of unrivaled golfing entertainment, delicious food, and good company. We can't wait to see you there and celebrate the US Masters together!

Event Details

6:30am - Clubhouse Opens
6:45am - Self Serve Tea and Coffee 
7:30am - Breakfast Served 
9:00am - Golf and On Course Competitions
1:30pm - Golfers Return
1:45pm - Lunch Served
2:00pm - Presentations and Prize

Cost: Members $60.00 / Guests $135.00
Please note charges, including member's guests charges, will be processed to member's account prior to the event.

Spring Valley Golf Club invites all women members to our annual Women's Guest & Charity Day, a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a wonderful round of golf while supporting a great cause. Gather your friends, bring a guest, and join us for a memorable day of fun, competition, and fundraising.

Date: Thursday, 24th April
Format: 4BBB Event
Shotgun Start: 8:00am
Lunch: 2-Course Meal & Guest Speaker
Entry Fee: $56 per person
Open To: All women members (guests welcome)

Throughout the day, there will be plenty of opportunities to contribute to Good Shepherd, a charity dedicated to supporting women and families in need. Bring cash to participate in: Raffles, On-course games, Silent auctions, Donations & competitions

If you're unable to attend but would still like to contribute, cash donations can be made at Reception.

April 3rd: Opens for members with a guest
April 10th: Opens for members without a guest

Last year, the club started to explore in earnest new ways of generating income to help fund the course capital works program (irrigation upgrade, greens' replacements and other course improvements as detailed in our masterplan).

Many of our members attended our member consultation sessions last October to help us discuss and brainstorm ways in which this could be achieved.

Running in parallel with, and complementing this process, the board is working on SVGC's next three-year strategic plan.

So, in April, we would like to conduct two further member consultation sessions to:

1.    report back to members on the areas of additional revenue we've been exploring

2.    allow all members to have their say about the direction of the club for the next three years.

Given the importance of these topics, we would like as many members as possible to attend one of these sessions. Please involve yourself.

Please reserve your spot via the online timesheets on Tuesday, April 29  or on Wednesday, April 30.

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Colin Lourie, a valued member of Spring Valley Golf Club for 16 years.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Colin's family and friends during this difficult time. His presence at the club will be greatly missed.

A memorial service to honour Colin's life will be held at Spring Valley Golf Club on Tuesday, 8 April 2025, at 11:30 AM.

We are pleased to inform members that the hard copies have arrived and are now ready for collection. You can pick up your copy at Reception or the Golf Services Centre (GSC) during regular operating hours.

We appreciate your patience and apologize for the delay. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at the club soon.

The annual golf competition between Spring Valley Golf Club and The Grange Golf Club played for the McMillan Shield in the prestigious Ryder Cup format, once again showcased outstanding golf, competitive spirit, and camaraderie between the two clubs. This year's edition saw Spring Valley GC dominate from the outset, delivering a commanding performance over the first two days before the final day was unfortunately washed out.

The competition began on Friday with the foursomes matches, where Spring Valley displayed exceptional teamwork and precision, storming to an 8½ to 1½ lead over The Grange. The big winners on the day were Steve Foulds and Erwin Michel 6&4, Peter Killen and Larry Vun 4&3, Murray Billing and Marty Rodgers 4&3, Neil Campbell and Michael Hill 4&3. The momentum continued into Saturday's pairs matches, where Spring Valley further extended their lead with another impressive performance, winning 7½ to 2½. The big winners on Saturday were Nick Vendetti and Steve Adams 7&6, Murray Keen and Greg Hardiman 7&5 and Murray Billing and Marty Pearce 6&5.

With a comfortable 16-4 lead heading into Sunday's singles matches, Spring Valley was in a prime position to claim victory. However, persistent rain forced the cancellation of play, meaning the results from the first two days stood, and Spring Valley was officially declared the winner of this year's event.

A standout performer throughout the competition, Nick Vendetti was named Player of the Event for his exceptional skill and contributions to his team's success. While The Grange GC faced a tough challenge this year, the spirit of the competition remained high, and both teams demonstrated excellent sportsmanship.

The event culminated with the traditional dinner and presentations on the Sunday evening where all players enjoyed each other's company, shared a laugh, and enjoyed exceptional food and wine.

Despite the unfortunate weather disruption, the event was a resounding success, strengthening the friendly rivalry between the two clubs. Both teams now look forward to next year's competition in South Australia, where The Grange GC will be eager to reclaim the McMillan Shield.

With heavy rain overnight and a cool start to the morning, 88 women teed off in true autumn weather, a contrast to the warmer days we've experienced recently. Despite the conditions, the course was in excellent shape, and no doubt Craig and his team appreciated the recent rainfall to help keep it in top condition.

Box Hill Golf Club arrived in force, sending an army of players to Spring Valley, and their strategy paid off handsomely-dominating the leaderboard and claiming victory in almost every event!

Congratulations to our winners:

• Winners: Box Hill - Team 3

• Runners-Up: Box Hill - Team 1

• Best Pair: Sally Milne & Di O'Shaughnessy (Box Hill - Team 1)

• Nearest the Pin (3rd): Di O'Shaughnessy (Box Hill - Team 1)

• Nearest the Pin (10th): Debbi Irwin (Royal Melbourne)

A huge thank you to the Spring Valley GC women who generously volunteered their time to assist with registration, welcoming, organising, and spotting duties. Your support was invaluable in making the day run smoothly.

Following the golf, players enjoyed a wonderful lunch, and we have received fantastic feedback from visiting clubs on both the friendly service and the quality of the meal.

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to a fantastic day of competition and camaraderie. We look forward to welcoming you all again next year!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Twilight Golf Series during March! It was a fantastic season filled with great golf, friendly competition, and plenty of fun.

A special thanks to the Younger Members Sub-Committee for their efforts in organising and championing the events. 

From impressive shots to post-round gatherings, the Twilight Series brought our community together in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. We appreciate everyone who played, volunteered, and supported the series.

We look forward to bringing it back in the future. Until then, keep enjoying your golf!

Our pennant teams continue to represent Spring Valley with determination and skill across all divisions. Here's how they fared in the latest rounds:

SV Rippers - Youth Team
A memorable clean sweep victory! The SV Rippers dominated against Eastwood at Gisborne GC in Round 5. It was a performance to remember, and a young star emerged from the contest, showcasing the bright future of our youth squad.

Sunday Women's Team
Another challenging match at Rossdale against Latrobe saw our team battle hard, but unfortunately, they went down 4.5 to 2.5. While a win is yet to come this season, their commitment and representation of the club are second to none.

Friday Women's Team
Round 4 at Riversdale resulted in a narrow 3/4 loss to Kew. Despite the defeat, there were fantastic individual wins by Feiyu, Koya, and Pam, highlighting the team's strength and resilience.

Men's Team
A solid 4/3 win against Medway on home soil keeps the boys in the hunt, and most importantly keeps them out of the relegation area.

Our teams continue to give their all, and we are proud of their efforts each week.

Click the link below to read more and for full results.

Are you keen to play in the upcoming Mixed Foursomes Championship but don't have a partner? We're here to help!

The Mixed Foursomes Championship is one of our major club events, offering a fantastic opportunity to enjoy competitive golf in a team format. Whether you're a new member or simply looking for a playing partner, our golf shop team is ready to assist in matching you with another interested player.

Round 1: Sunday, 18th May 2025
Round 2: Sunday, 25th May 2025

Entries Open: Sunday, 27th April at 6:00 pm (online)
Entries Close: Sunday, 11th May at 6:00 pm

If you'd love to participate but don't yet have a partner, simply fill out the form below, and we'll help connect you with another player looking for a teammate.

The ultimate golfing feat was achieved when member Andrew Godfrey found the bottom of the cup with his first shot on the 3rd hole!

Andrew hit the prefect shot from 145m back into the wind with a 7iron, pitching 1m before the hole and bouncing once straight into the hole. Andrew and his playing partners were filled with joy and grabbed a happy snap to mark the occasion.

Well done Andrew!

The prestigious Captain's Trophy, one of Spring Valley's premier men's events, wrapped up this past Saturday after two competitive rounds of Stroke play. This annual event rewards consistency, with the trophy awarded to the player with the lowest combined nett score over both rounds.

This year, Roger Hastings delivered a standout performance, carding impressive nett rounds of 67 & 66, for a total of 133 nett, securing the title in style.

Congratulations to Roger on an outstanding victory!

To view the full event leaderboard, see below: