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Yearly trophy to commemorate the Liesfield Family

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Feb 12, 2025

LAST Saturday golfers played for one of the most sought after trophies of the year, the Liesfield Trophy.

Sadly, James and Matthew Liesfield and their mother lost their lives in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.

The boys had that morning played in the monthly medal event at the club and were aspiring and talented young golfers.

Each year on the Saturday closest to February 7 the trophy is played to honour the Liesfield family and all those who lost their lives in the fires.

It is always a pleasure for members to welcome the boys’ Uncle Colin and Aunty Marianne Easton to the event from their home and farm near Ararat.

Marianne played in the four ball best ball and Colin joined the golfers after play for the presentation of the cup.

The 2025 winning pair were Jody Doran and Mim Page with 42 points on a countback from Helen and Alan Howard, Gail Leigh and Paul Martin.

The nearest the pins were won by…

by Lesley Rundle

Image: Mim Page and Jody Doran winners of the Liesfield trophy with Marianne Easton.

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