The Tasmanian RSL Golf Challenge which is run by the Lenah Valley RSL was held on Sunday 1 March 2026.
This event is a major fundraiser for RSL Welfare services.
The Tasmanian RSL Golf Challenge was first held in 2011. It is held at the Claremont Golf Club in March each year and is an 18 hole Ambrose event.
The 2026 Challenge attracted 20 Teams and the trophy winners were as follows:
- The Vern McTye Memorial Trophy (open to all RSL members - best nett):
Team: Lenah Valley RSL - Mark Jones, Mick Lewis, Matt Fahey and Josh Willie. Lindsay McTye presented the trophy.
- The Don Ryan Memorial Trophy – The "Services Cup" (open to all service members either current or ex service members - best nett):
Team: - Noel Mills, Andrew Walker, David Newman and Andrew Daft. Mary Beven presented the trophy.
- The Mark MacMichael Memorial Trophy - best gross:
Team: Roll Cycles - Nick Purdon, Nick Driessen, Mick Herring and Jamie Hyland. Sergio Pace presented the trophy.
We would like to acknowledge the following:
Sponsors
Aviso Tas Insurance Brokers, a big thank you John McMurray for coming on board as a major sponsor.
Tilford Auto Group, for sponsoring ‘A hole in One’. The Chery Tiggo 4 remains unclaimed.
Thanks also to our other contributers of products and donations for the day:
Westland Nurseries, Waratah Industries, Drummond Golf, Banjo's Bakery & Café (Lenah Valley), Tool Trends Tasmania, Boags/Lion, Madeline Ogilvie, Josh Willie, Ella Haddad, Marcus Vermey, Boxall Marine Products, Diners Paradise @ Lenah Valley RSL, Claremont Golf Club and Roger Hughes in the pro shop.
Thanks to Graham Family Funerals for again printing the programs.
Helpers on the Day
Paul & Janine Bennetts, Jan Behnke, Peter Dane, Graeme Hawes, Michelle Jones, Ken (Bull) Bathman.
Speeches and Presentations: - Michael Howarth, Mary Beven, Sergio Pace, Lindsay McTye.
Mark Jones would like to thank the entire Golf Day Committee for their efforts and assistance in putting this event on.
Source: Mark Jones, Mick Lewis and Peter Dane. Photos: Mary and Peter Dane.
