Weekly Member Update 

Thursday 12 February 2026

Bowls News - Will it be a premiership this year?

At the start of January the Club's Saturday bowlers were lying fifth on the ladder, playing reasonably well but needing a few good wins.

Three weeks ago and with clinical, precision bowling our side beat the top club by three shots after a mammoth struggle in very hot and humid conditions. This win moved our side to third on the ladder but with only a couple of shots separating the top four clubs. 

Then, two weeks ago, our players travelled to the Edithvale club fairly sure that a win might elevate the side to second on the ladder. The side had a very comfortable victory by 20 shots. 

Last Saturday the side played Chelsea at Chelsea.

Graeme Hattwell (skip), John Hewitt (third), Colin Jones (second) and Yvonne Davis (lead) played steady bowls and won by 9 shots.

Jim Scoular, Daryl Leask, Els Hogan and Maria Konstas had a great day with Jim in magnificent form - a win by 21 shots.

Gary Billing, Tom Brennan, Colin Jeffery and Peter Evans had a good tussle for the whole day and finally came out on top by 5 shots after the mandatory 21 ends.

Ken Hargreaves, Geoff Walker, Jackie Jeffery and Julie MacDonald rounded off a perfect day for the Churchill-Waverley bowlers. It was close all day but the team persisted and picked up a one-shot win.

This win against Chelsea puts the side into second position on the ladder with one round to play this Saturday before the final series. We play at home and it's against our regular rivals, the Mulgrave Country Club. 

Good luck to all players

Daryl Leask - Bowls 

Graded Gross Matchplay

The quarterfinals for the Graded Gross Matchplay were played last Saturday 7 February at Endeavour Hills.  Below is the link for matchplay draw and progressive results.  The semi finals will be played this Saturday at Endeavour Hills, good golfing:

Matchplay Draw and Progressive Results  

Ladies Golf News

We were very sad to hear of the passing of Marcia Pallett, a former member who served as Waverley’s Lady President.  Always cheerful with a smile on her face.  Deep condolences to her family.

SWGAV: We have a few Churchill-Waverley ladies who are members in the Senior Womens Golf Association Victoria (SWGAV).  It costs only $30 to join for 3 years, and you get the chance to play and lunch at 8 courses in the year.  Play is on the 1^st Monday of the month (except for Dec/Jan and June/July). If you are 55 and over and have a GA handicap – you are eligible.  This year play is on Glen Waverley, Eastwood, Churchill Park, Southern, Rossdale, Devil Bend, Flinders, Box Hill.  To join – go to www.seniorwomengolfersvic.com and then let Jenny Bramich know. 

Winners for the week are now in the weekly newsletter, so look there in future for the Wednesday Ladies Results.

We are gearing up for our first Mixed Event of the year – Green Tee Day on 18^th March.  If you wish to play, please let Yvonne Daniel know. 

Jenny Ward - Lady Captain

Eastern Suburbs Seniors Pennant

Churchill-Waverley played their first game of Eastern Suburbs Seniors Pennant last Friday 6 February at Box Hill after a bye the first week.  The Gold Team got off to a great start winning 7 to 1.  The green team played some good golf too, however lost 5.5 to 2.5.  Alex Dean and Glen Day won their matches and Mick McCrystal halved his.  

Reports are also available in the star news and Saturday herald sun sports sections. 

Next game is at the Heritage. 

Tomorrow, Churchill-Waverley will play at The Heritage.  

David Waters & Leigh Simons - Seniors Pennant

Bowlers End of Pennant Season Lunch

This is an advance notice for the End of Pennant Season Lunch to be held Wednesday 11 March at 12.00 pm. Spouses and partners are very welcome.

The menu selection and booking sheet will be available on the Spikes Bar noticeboard shortly.

Payment at the office will be due by Wednesday 4^th March.

Cecilia Mann

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