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1897
Golf has been played at Albert Park since 1897, making it one of the oldest golf courses continuously played in Victoria. Many of the oldest golf clubs such as Royal Melbourne have moved location over time.
Initially a private club, the Albert Park Golf Club designed and established the original nine-hole course.
1931
In 1931, the club extended the course from nine to eighteen holes to meet standard regulation length.
OUR HISTORY
1947
In June 1947 the lease for the private club was not renewed as the Victorian Government decided that the golf course should become public. The Albert Park Golf Club subsequently moved to Keysborough and established what is currently known as the Keysborough Golf Club.
A small group of 20 women continued to play at Albert Park and they formed a club known as Lakeside Golf Club Associates (LGCA) based at the Albert Park Golf Course.
1953
LGCA subsequently became affiliated with the Victorian Golf League Associates (VGLA) in 1953. Our Club members have been playing continuously at Albert Park since that date.
Initially LGCA held competitions only on Tuesdays. Given that some women were playing golf on Saturdays and Sundays due to work commitments, LGCA requested permission from the VGLA to hold Saturday and Sunday competitions.
Whilst the request was initially declined, LGCA persisted and permission was finally granted — quite an achievement at a time when women were rarely seen playing golf on weekends, let alone on a public course.
1970
In 1970 Sunday competitions ceased.
1987
In 1987 the Club changed its name from Lakeside Golf Club Associates to Lakeside Ladies Golf Club Inc. (LLGC).
2017
In 2017 Parks Victoria released a draft Master Plan that proposed the Albert Park Golf Course be reduced in size to enable other activities take place on the land where the golf course is located. LLGC played a key role in halting this proposal and preserving the 18-hole course through the #Save18Holes campaign.
Members of LLGC have consistently demonstrated their resolve in addressing issues affecting the course and the Club, be it fighting for the rights of Saturday players or saving the golf course for future generations of golfers!
2019
This was an exciting time in our Club. Confident of securing 18-holes from Parks Victoria at Albert Park for another 25 years, we had a renewed focus on growing the Club’s membership and improving the playing experience for all members and guests.
The approved name, Albert Park Women’s Golf Club, was registered with the appropriate government authorities, and on 8 April 2019 Consumer Affairs Victoria formally approved the change.
2023
One aspect to our club hasn’t changed over the years – we love a good celebration! Our 70th anniversary in July was a perfect reason to come together, celebrate, and reflect on how the club has grown over the years. The dinner was held at the Pullman, Albert Park, and was a highlight of the year’s celebrations.
Over 70 past and present members celebrated in style.
