{"id":1429,"date":"2025-04-24T08:09:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T00:09:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.actvetgolf.org\/cms\/?page_id=1429"},"modified":"2025-12-18T10:26:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T23:26:49","slug":"actrvga","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.actvetgolf.org\/cms\/about-us\/actrvga\/","title":{"rendered":"About the ACT Region Veterans Golf Association (ACTRVGA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"569\">The <strong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"345\">ACT Region Veterans Golf Association (ACTRVGA)<\/strong> brings together senior golfers across the ACT and surrounding regions. Founded in the early 1970s, the association continues to promote friendly competition, camaraderie, and the love of golf among members aged 55 and over.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"569\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our History<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ACTRVGA was officially formed in the early 1970s, with the first <strong>Open Stroke Championship (OSC)<\/strong> held in 1973 during Melbourne Cup week. This event ran annually until 2006, after which it was rescheduled to take place in the first two weeks of December\u2014where it remains today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1997, the association\u2019s constitution was amended to include \u201cMonaro\u201d in the name. Later in 2008, when the association became incorporated under the <strong>ACT Corporations Act<\/strong>, the term \u201cRegion\u201d replaced \u201cMonaro\u201d at the direction of the ACT Regulatory Authority.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.actvetgolf.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG20211206123854-e1754371705795.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1742\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can Join<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1213\">Membership is open to male and female golfers who:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1381\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1245\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1245\">Are at least 55 years of age<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1333\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1333\">Belong to an affiliated golf club in the ACT Monaro District (as defined by Golf NSW)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1381\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1381\">Hold a current Australian Golf Union handicap<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"228\" height=\"304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.actvetgolf.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251103_124108.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.actvetgolf.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251103_124108.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.actvetgolf.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251103_124108-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3>Where We Play<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1496\">Members enjoy a rotating schedule of weekly competitions at a variety of clubs, including:<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1666\"><strong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1649\">Braidwood, Belconnen, Fairbairn, Federal, Goulburn, Gold Creek, Gungahlin, Murrumbidgee, Queanbeyan, Duntroon, Royal Canberra, Yass<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1665\">Yowani<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1897\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1714\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1714\">Competitions are usually held on <strong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1714\">Mondays<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1786\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1786\">If a public holiday falls on Monday, the game is moved to <strong data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1786\">Tuesday<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1838\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1838\">Weekly events are generally <strong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1838\">Stableford format<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1897\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1897\">The <strong data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1877\">December championship rounds<\/strong> are <strong data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1897\">Stroke play<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2015\">This rotating format gives players the chance to enjoy different courses and meet fellow veterans across the region.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2015\">\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Membership &amp; Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As of 11 April 2024, the cost of joining includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$50.00<\/strong> one-time joining fee<\/li>\n<li><strong>$20.00<\/strong> annual membership fee (Annual renewals are <strong>$20.00<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Joining is simple &#8211; just reach out to the <strong>President, Secretary, or Captain<\/strong>, who will assist with registration. Fees can be paid on the day of your first competition. <strong>New members are always welcome.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Member Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ACTRVGA members enjoy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2503\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2503\">Weekly games at a variety of premium courses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2568\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2568\">The ability to <strong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2568\">book tee times up to three weeks in advance<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2625\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2625\">Social and competitive golf in a welcoming environment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2764\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2764\">The opportunity to represent ACTRVGA at <strong data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2717\">interstate and national veterans competitions<\/strong>, including the <strong data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2764\">AVGA National Championships<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2794\">National Affiliation<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"3012\">The ACTRVGA is proudly affiliated with the <strong data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2882\">Australian Veteran Golfers Association (AVGA)<\/strong>. Through this affiliation, ACTRVGA contributes to national decisions and helps shape the future of veteran golf across Australia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The ACT Region Veterans Golf Association (ACTRVGA) brings together senior golfers across the ACT and surrounding regions. 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