The Western District Golf Association Championships were played at the Warrnambool Golf Course on Sunday 15^th March, 2026. Tee off began at 8am and the weather was perfect for a day out playing golf. The course was in excellent condition.

The Champion of Champions Trophy is contested by current club Champions.

The field of 84 players, who were representing 11 clubs across the district, included 38 men, 38 women and 8 juniors. There were 53 players registered to play 27 holes of Stroke in order to compete for the Champion of Champions and the District Championship trophies. There were 30 players playing 18 holes of Stroke. All competed fiercely, but in great spirit. Congratulations must go to all participants.

The Champion of Champions Men’s Trophy was won by Alistair Gillin from Timboon with a score of 109 for 27 holes. Alistair also won the Veteran’s Champion 27 Hole Stroke event.

The Champion of Champions Women’s Trophy was won by Alison Sinclair from Warrnambool with a 27 hole score of 132.

The Men’s 27 Hole District Champion was playing for the honour of winning the Marc Leishman Trophy. This was won by Paul Walker from Warrnambool with a score of 107 Paul also won the WM Bell trophy for the best Nett score overall.

The Women’s District Championship Trophy, played over 27 holes, was won by Sue Wilton, also from Warrnambool GC. She had a score of 129.

The boy’s Under 21 KG Horne Trophy, played over 27 holes, was won by Fred Beasley from Terang, who had a score of 110.

The Championships event is the most prestigious event on the WDGA calendar. The committee would like to sincerely thank the Warrnambool Golf Club for hosting this event, and also thank them for their assistance and their generous hospitality.

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