Gosnells Golf Club has opened a dedicated Women’s Garden as a tribute to the rich history and invaluable contribution of women in shaping the club’s legacy.
The native garden, located close to the women’s tee box at the 9th hole, was funded by the women of the club with the assistance of the club’s management and many volunteers. At the heart of the Women’s Garden lies a unique display of pavers, which depicts the journey of women at the club.
Each paver represents a significant milestone, highlighting the pivotal moments that have shaped the club’s history. These pavers read as follows: –
- Dreams Do Come True (to the club’s life members)
- Outstanding, Loyal and Beneficial Service (to the formation of the first associates’ group)
- Multi-tasking Ladies to Equality as Members (to the inclusion of business associates)
- Working Women Play on Saturdays!
- R&A Women in Golf Charter 2023 (And so the journey continues)
Gosnell GC’s women at the official opening of the garden
Deb Callcott, Gosnells GC’s Women’s Golf Coordinator, believes the garden “is like planting a seed that will blossom and bear fruit for generations to come”.
“By honouring and celebrating the contributions of our female members, some past and some present, we are celebrating a bright future and a strong, inclusive club,” she said.
Long-time member Colleen Harvey added that women had contributed strongly to the club’s rich history. “That’s something we just don’t want to lose,” she said. “We’re very proud of it, the garden is there for the history, and the birds love it!”
Gosnells GC has a long-standing commitment to promoting equality and inclusivity and became the first WA club to sign the R&A’s Women in Golf Charter in late 2022.
