Kim Hastie wins the 2026 President’s Trophy
Congratulations to Golf Society President Kim Hastie, winner of the 2026 President’s Trophy at Commonwealth Golf Club on Monday 31 August.
Twenty-six members took part in one of the Society’s most distinctive competitions: nine holes of handicap stroke play with just seven clubs, followed by sudden-death match play for the top four nett qualifiers.
The four top Nett qualifiers were Jenny Picking, Kim Hastie, Andy Bassett and Hiromi Bum.
Fourth qualifier Hiromi Bum won the 1st Hole first match over top qualifier Jenny Picking and Kim up against Andy won their 1ST Hole
With good gallery following the finalists then continued on to the Par 5 2ND where Kim prevailed over Hiromi
For late winter, the course presentation was excellent, the greens rolled beautifully and, with glorious weather making it feel like a spring day, conditions could hardly have been better.
First played at Royal Melbourne in 1998, this mixed event is the legacy of former Society President Daryl Cox, who donated the trophy. Its unusual format continues to call on a few long-forgotten golfing skills and remains a wonderful example of the history, fellowship and enjoyment at the heart of the Society.
Thank you to Marty Maguire for coordinating the day, to Commonwealth Golf Club for hosting us, and to everyone who played, followed the finals or joined us for lunch.
The President’s Trophy is one of the Society’s members-only playing opportunities.
If you share our interest in the history and traditions of Australian golf and would like to learn more about membership, contact info@golfsocietyaust.com.
Marty Maguire
