Goulburn Golf Club Information

A foundation club, the Goulburn Golf Club is one of the oldest country clubs in New South Wales. t was formed about 1899. Apparently, although the Associates 'existed' the first records kept were in 1904eventually joining the NSW Ladies Golf Union in 1906. The first Championship was played in 1904, the winner being Mrs Thompson. Over the early days, there were several players who won the Championship many times, the most outstanding being Mrs Frances Adams, with a record of eleven titles. As well as being a keep golfer, Frances Adams was a dedicated committee member. Mrs Mary Hoddle who won the championship twice gave valuable service as honorary secretary for many years, in building the Club. In 1925 the Associates donated money to complete the grass greens. The Associates President at that time was Mrs Nellie Knowlman, who was very interested in beautifying the course. She personally planted the coloured hawthorns at the back of the 18th Green, and lined the fairway of the 7th with prunus. When in flower in spring, the sight delights players and artists alike. Among the many cups and trophies donated by members and associates, the most coveted is the Nellie Knowlman Rose Bowl, donated by Mr J.E. Knowlman as a memorial to his wife. The South Coast and Southern Tablelands Championship cup was donated by Mr L.T. Watson of "Wollogorang" and is played for annually at the Goulburn Associates' Open bay, and draws top players from many clubs. The Central Southern Golf Association was formed in 1928 at Canberra. Mrs S.N. Bruce (later Viscountess), wife of the then Prime Minister, donated the Bruce Cup for team members playing off scratch match play between Association Clubs. The first match was played at Goulburn on 29th May, 1929. In 1931 Mrs Dorothy Baxter of Goulburn donated the Bronze Shield for Association teams playing off handicap. The first C.S.G.A. tournament was played at Goulburn in 1929 and the CS.G.A. celebrated its 50th birthday in October 1978 with a Golden Jubilee Tournament played over three days at ...