2025 Results & Event Photos
The 2025 National Invitational once again brought together talented players from across Australia competing alongside teams from regional Victoria and Melbourne. Across three days of competition, players enjoyed competitive golf, camaraderie, and outstanding hospitality.
Monday 3 March – Cape Schanck Trophy
The tournament commenced on the Moonah course with the prestigious Cape Schanck Trophy.
Cape Schanck Trophy & Silver Division (GA 0 to 15.5)
Winner: Fiona Shortis (Avondale GC) – 38pts
Runner-up: Esther Carroll (Concord GC) – 37pts (countback)
Bronze Division (GA 15.6 - 25)
Winner: Belinda Holt (Albert Park WGC) – 37pts
Runner-up: Jane Mann (Barwon Heads GC) – 36pts
Following their rounds, players gathered for welcome drinks, reconnecting with friends and competitors from previous years.
Tuesday 4 March – The National Invitational Team Event
The National Invitational Team Event, played on The Old course, saw four-player teams vying for top honours in the best 3-of-4 stableford format.
Winning Team: Royal Queensland GC – 113pts
Kim Storie (36), Rosemary McKeon (36), Susan Mitchell, Robyn Byrnes (41)
Runners-up: Lake Karrinyup CC – 103pts
Jillian Dorrington, Amanda Lekias (38), Sheila Klimczyk (31), Regina Gaujers (34)
Individual performances were also recognised:
Best Individual Stableford – Silver Division (GA 0 - 15.5)
Winner: Christine Faram (Metropolitan GC) – 41pts
Runner-up: Moon Cheon (Rossdale GC) – 37pts (countback)
Best Individual Stableford – Bronze Division (GA 15.6 - 25)
Winner: Robyn Byrnes (Royal Queensland GC) – 41pts
Runner-up: Amanda Lekias (Lake Karrinyup CC) – 38pts (countback)
The National Cup – Best Combined Stableford (Monday & Tuesday)
Winner: Christine Faram (Metropolitan GC) – 73pts
Runner-up: Robyn Byrnes (Royal Queensland GC) – 72pts
That evening, the Presentation Dinner provided a fitting celebration of the tournament’s achievements. Players enjoyed a wonderful evening, and we extend our gratitude to our event sponsors, Alba Thermal Springs, for their generous support.
Wednesday 5 March – Lady Nelson Bell
The tournament concluded on the Gunnamatta course with the Lady Nelson Bell event, played in perfect conditions.
Winners: Samantha Greaves & Angela Donaghey (Kogarah GC) – 43pts (countback)
Runners-up: Laura Wise & Sandra Grieve (Albert Park WGC) – 43pts
With another successful National Invitational completed, we thank all participants for making the event so memorable. A special acknowledgement goes to the dedicated volunteer team and the Tournament and Event Committee, whose hard work and commitment ensured the smooth running of the event. Their efforts are truly appreciated by all involved.
We look forward to welcoming teams back in 2026 for another fantastic week of golf.
Results
Day 1 - The Cape Schanck Trophy
Individual Stableford - Monday
Day 2 - The National Invitational
TEAMS EVENT Best 3 of 4 Stableford - Tuesday
Day 3 - The Lady Nelson Bell
4BBB Stableford - Wednesday
The National Cup
(Best Individual Stableford Days 1 & 2)
Clubs Represented in 2025
Albert Park WGC, Avondale GC, Bairnsdale GC, Ballarat GC, Barwon Heads GC, Burleigh GC, Concord GC, Eastern GC, Hamilton GC, Kerang GC, Kogarah GC, Kooyonga GC, Lake Karrinyup CC, Mansfield GC, McLeod GC, Metropolitan GC, Mt Osmond GC, Northern GC, Port Fairy GC, Rich River GC, Rossdale GC, Royal Canberra GC, Royal Queensland, The Lakes GC, Torquay GC, Trentham GC, Warrnambool GC
