Take a look at Mel Casserly’s ball pictured below. The most basic rule of golf applies here in that you must “Play the ball as it lies except as otherwise provided in the Rules” (Rule 13.1) On this occasion, we imagine Mel took relief under Rule 28: “The player may deem her ball unplayable at any place on the course except when the […]

Women
Congratulations to Deb Nowotny and Sally Watkins, this year’s BA Championship finalists. It proved to be Sally’s day with a 5/4 win over a gallant Deb. Sally took control early in the match and maintained the pressure throughout in a classic display of “stick to your knitting” matchplay golf. Well done Sally! The championship season marches on as we turn our attention to the WABLGA […]
A reminder to lady members who are wishing to attend the Pennant Dinner scheduled for Tuesday, 7th July that your pre-ordered dinner choices are required to be selected in the Bar no later than Friday, 3rd July.
Gail Fogelman has been a member of our Club for many years and she and Monty have decided to return to Israel permanently to be with their two daughters and grandchildren. Gail we wish you both health and happiness and hope your life in Israel is everything you wish for. We would also love to […]
The Business Associates Foursomes Champinship was played yesterday in conjunction with the Men’s Blackwood Bowl in perfect weather conditions. Storming home with a 12 shot victory Alison Coffey and June Meredith easily accounted for Kathy Vial and Deb Nowotny on an impressive nett score of 149. We take this opportunity to thank Club member Lyn […]
There was much jubilation and celebration yesterday as a highly focused and committed Mount Lawley team resoundingly defeated Royal Fremantle 5 – 0 to break our 35 year drought without a pennant flag! In a day that started out with gusty winds and irritating greens the girls took on the challenge with determination. Ali Coffey […]
A week is a long time in the WABLGA pennant season! Last weekend in superb golfing conditions MLGC took on the challenge of beating Lake Karrinyup at home and won – yippee. I was very proud of all team members and their preparation for this week’s match. Nerves are heightened when you know the opposition […]
At Royal Perth on Sunday MLGC’s charge to the finals suffered a serious setback against a highly experienced and well prepared Gosnells team going down 4/1. Playing seasoned campaigners Ros Fisher and Lyn Bennett Ali Coffey and Vanessa Benci both went down 3/2 in matches that had been close all the way up to that point. It was a […]
MLGC will be hosting the WABGLA Finals on 3rd of May and as per usual will be holding a raffle on the day to raise money for St Barts which is this year’s WABGLA charity of choice. We are asking that you begin to think about donations to be bought in for collection in the week prior to […]
Sunday 29 March MLGC pennant team continued their winning form this week at Royal Fremantle beating arch rivals WAGC 3.5 to 1.5. Once again the team had to rise to the challenge of all players giving shots with Lyn Johnson giving 17. Sally Watkins fought her way back from 4 down to square her match. Great to see Bobbie […]