ADF golf comp to tee off

Swinging success: The ADF Cup is expected to be a big hit again this year.

THE ADF Cup is set to take place at the Wodonga Country Golf Club from May 3-5.
During the past 24 years, this event was formerly known as the Defence Force Cup and the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (RAAOC) Cup. The 2006 event incorporates the ADF Golf association North East Victoria Regional Golf Championships and the 24th Royal Australian Army Ordnance Championship.

Captain Paul Henry said the event is open to all serving and retired ADF members, as well as Defence civilians and contractors.

“Previously, the Defence Force and RAAOC Cups have been held in the Albury-Wodonga area, and through the efforts and commitment of the Wodonga Country Club Golf Professional, Mr Bernie Squire, Wodonga Country Club has been able to secure the ADF Cup event for 2006,” he said.

The Cup will be played over 36 holes with round one being on May 4.

Round two of the stroke event will be played on May 5, while the Wodonga Golf Club members stableford competition sponsored by the ADF Cup Golf Committee will be conducted on May 3.

Organisers, who expect entries from throughout Vic, NSW, ACT and Qld. They are also keen to increase the number of women participants this year.

In an effort to encourage golf within Defence and North–East Victoria, a novice category has been included in the ADF Cup Competition, however, novice players will not be eligible to compete for prizes in the ADF Golf Association Regional Handicap Championship or the RAAOC Cup Championship.

A maximum of 120 players will be set for the first and second round of the championship, with first preference being given to serving and retired Defence members, Defence civilians and Defence contractors holding a current AGU or WGA handicap.

Entry is $60. Contact Capt Paul Henry (02) 6055 4608 or WO2 Tony Venables (02) 6055 2307 to obtain entry packages and details of available T-shirts.