Welcome to the Victorian Veteran Golfers Association Web Pages
     
The VVGA was formed in 1982 and today consists of 21 Districts from all parts of Victoria. Each District has their own autonomy and culture and are affiliated with the VVGA.
     

Today there are almost 5000 veteran members in Victoria and 30000 in Australia.

Since the inception of the Victorian Veteran Golfers Association in 1982 veteran golfers have made a significant financial and cultural contribution to golf in Australia.

  • Monthly fixtures are conducted by the 21 veteran districts at over 250 golf clubs
  • Open VVGA Championships are conducted at 5 different locations annually. The Four Ball, Country, Sandscrape, Teams and State events make up the VVGA Majors
  • VVGA supported events are conducted at 10 locations annually
  • Interstate events are readily available  
  • The Australian Veteran Golfers Union conducts an annual championship attracting up to 700 players and partners with men and ladies events and the Bill Mead International Match Play is played annually at Rich River under the auspices of the AVGU and VVGA.
  • The VVGA, Melbourne and Dalhousie Districts are patrons and benefactors of the Victorian Golf Foundation.
  • Development of Ladies golf participation and local trips at VVGA and Interstate events
  • Victorian veteran tournaments provide a financial boost to Golf Clubs and to the local economy when 200 people descend on the venue for at least 3 days accommodation golf and touring

Joining the Veterans is easy all you need to be is 55 years of age and a member of a golf club affiliated with the VGA or VGL.

Simply contact your local District Secretary listed in the Contact section and also in the Parmaker Fixture Booklet which can be downloaded from this site or a copy obtained from your District Secretary.

You will find interesting information in the various sections that follow, Alan Munro tells us about forthcoming major events, there are sections for Metro and Country news items. The Districts are represented by 6 councillors and meetings are held regularly and relevant matters are promulgated in Council News. The VVGA is represented on the AVGU and news is reported in this section. Parmaker is the VVGA major sponsor and we comment on their latest developments. A full section is dedicated to Tournament Results and we also record the activities of the Ladies on tour at major events .



One of the great advantages of playing Veteran Golf is the variety of great courses that are available for competitive play and of course meeting players from many clubs. Left is the beautiful Club House at Commonwealth Golf Club one of the many supportive Victorian Clubs. If you are 55 or over and a keen golfer a new horizon is waiting for you.


Message from the President
George Thorne

As I reflect on the past year it has been another most successful one with great golf and social activity provided for the members of our Association.

My wife Elaine and I have appreciated the warm welcome and hospitality we have received in attending the many events held throughout the year.

The veterans have appreciated the Districts, Golf Clubs, and Organizing committees who have hosted our major events. Their commitment to the planning and operation of the events has maximized the enjoyment of the participants and maintained the tradition of friendly competition that is an ongoing culture of Veteran Golf. I personally thank all the Veterans who have supported the events.

I acknowledge the time, effort and dedication of the Councillors in administering the organization in representing their Zones with a special thanks to our Secretary / Treasurer.

We are set to enjoy another excellent year of Veteran Golf. The 2010 programme of events booklet sponsored by Parmaker is available from District Secretaries and also can be downloaded from the Web site. The book lists the events being conducted by the 21 Districts. Also included are VVGA Major and supported events and details of the VGA and Golf Australian Seniors events.

May we continue to enjoy our golf and the friendships made through our sport in 2010.

I thank the Members for allowing me the privilege of being your President . It has been a most pleasing and humbling experience to be able to represent you over the past 3 years.

George Thorne
President