The three ladies have been members and involved in golf for more than 50 years and have significantly contributed to the development of golf at their club in the form of serving on the committee or just volunteering their time.

Betty and Ethel – who are sisters – have been members of Mudgee Golf Club since 1952 and 1953 respectively, while Val joined the club in 1980 after being a member of several clubs including Dubbo Bourke Young Leeton and Barham since 1959.

 

Ethel was flabbergasted when she received her award. “I didn’t know, I just wanted to cry” she said, I’m still trying to come to terms with it…. I’m very proud to receive this award” she said.

 

Ethel has been involved in the fund raising side of the club, being one of the regular raffle sellers and organizer of any fund raising event even though she has not been able to play for some months. She donated a perpetual trophy back in 1956 in memory of her dear golfing friend who passed away at a young age. This trophy is one of the most sought after prizes still in the club.

 

Her younger sister Betty has worked on the committee and sub-committee for many years. 

 

Betty was handicap manager from 1989-1992, secretary in 1993 and served twice as vice-president from 1994 and 1996-1998.

 

Betty was awarded life member of the Mudgee Golf Club in 2000. Betty said she loved the camaraderie of the club. “I just love being with the girls, I’ve made such great friends. Even if I don’t play I join the girls after golf as I just love being part of the club” Betty said.

 

Val has been a continuous member and player of New South Wales clubs since she joined Dubbo Golf Club in 1959. Val has been a committee member for many golf clubs including captain, vice president, treasurer and secretary at Mudgee Golf Club. She was a committee member for Western Districts including President from 2004 to 2006.

 

Val was the Western District State Councillor for New South Wales on two separate occasions in the 1980’s and 90’s.

 

Val said she was thrilled to receive the honour. “It just reiterates the fact what you have done for so many years. But I’ve always done it for the love, I love my golf” Val said.

 

Between these three ladies they have contributed over 163 years to their golf and club. All three women wished to thank their friends and the Mudgee Golf Club and its members and Mudgee is proud to have them as members.