Set to be one of the biggest events of the year, the Inverell Veterans Golf Committee is busy preparing to host the New England Week of Golf from May 8-12.
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The committee has been taking nominations for four months and expect 120 men and women to travel from as far north as Bundaberg down to Kangaroo Valley in the south. Of the 120 there are 40 players who have not been to Inverell before.
Tournament Director Jim Shadlow felt the week was a great opportunity to showcase Inverell and the surrounding areas.
"This will be a tremendous boost for the Inverell Golf Club and Inverell town, with the visitors not only playing golf but adding to the local economy through accommodation, sightseeing and buying essentials,” he said.
“The caravan parks are full and many visitors take the opportunity to sight see on Wednesday’s rest day.”
These weeks of golf are looked forward to by many golfers who travel to the various venues towing their mobile homes and spending the week at the hosting towns. The majority of players are husband and wives who enjoy the ‘grey nomad’ lifestyle and fellowship, while mixing it with their chosen sport.
The Golf Club green keeper, Ben Watling, with the help of recent rain and many volunteers has the course in top condition with grass covering the fairways and slick greens. The club is in the middle of its men’s and ladies’ championships, so the visitors are going to experience the course at its best.
Mr Shadlow thanked the many Inverell businesses which have provided sponsorship for the event. "Without their sponsorship, we would not be able to provide the great range of trophies for the individual winners over the four days," Shadlow said.
The event will be held on the Inverell Golf Course from Monday, May 8 to Friday, May 12, with a rest day on Wednesday. There is a registration/welcome barbecue at the golf club on Sunday, May 7 between 4-5pm.
The organisers state that there are still limited spots available in the golf draw and if any person is interested in playing on any of the days, they may contact Jim Shadlow on 67223479 or John Tom on 67221739.