Great Support for Legacy at the Governor’s Cup

Another strong field of 120 plus players converged from around South Australia to compete in the 2012 Governor’s Legacy Cup final.

In great weather, many of the field enjoyed their first opportunity to play the Glenelg course and were not disappointed with the course presented in outstanding condition, given the recent wet wintery weather.

The winner, with a great score of 36 points was Martin Pearson of the Police Golf Club, winning on a countback from Burra’s R. Clealand.  In third place, also fromt he Police Golf Club, was Paul Manns on 35 points.

About the Governor’s Cup

In 1949, the late Laurie Johnston and Frank Lewis, both Legatees, approached Sir Willoughby Norrie, the Governor of South Australia, seeking support for an annual golf competition.  The Governor readily agreed to support Legacy in their efforts to raise funds and also provided a trophy – “The Governor’s Legacy Golf Cup”

The Glenelg Golf Club was also invited to offer their facilities in support of Legacy and the final has been played at the Club ever since.

Mr Laurie Johnstone became the first Chairman of Legacy’s Golf Committee – a position he held until his death in 1979, completing 30 years of service.

The Governor’s Legacy Golf Day is the final of the annual competition and over a number of weeks some 2,000 golfers from some 100 golf clubs around South Australia have sought to win a place in the final at Glenelg.

Funds raised for Legacy in 1949 totalled 805 pounds.  Over the years, the total amount has steadily increased, to the extent that over $1 million has been received from Golf activities in the past 60 years for Legacy.