MS NAOUMIDIS has been part of the Torquay Golf Club for nine years and was the vice president of the club in 2023-24.<\/p>\n
Ms Naoumidis is also a member of the Keysborough Golf Club and has competition and women and junior development experience.<\/p>\n
She said she was rapt to be taking on the new role.<\/p>\n
“It’s great and has been incredibly positive so far.<\/p>\n
“It’s been nine years at Torquay, but I’ve only lived here permanently for the last year.<\/p>\n
“I got my foot in the door at Keysborough playing golf, which gave me a good overview of how other clubs work.<\/p>\n
“My husband and I also play a lot of events all over Victoria too, so we get to see how events are run with Golf Australia and so on.”<\/p>\n
She said the key focus for the upcoming year was keeping the club “moving forward.”<\/p>\n
“Inclusivity for men and women is important, and we want to have more events where we can all participate.<\/p>\n
“There are a lot more men in the club, and while it’s certainly not a men’s club, it’s about getting everyone working together inclusively.”<\/p>\n
Outgoing president Peter Oliver said he was rapt with the new appointment.<\/p>\n
“It’s terrific. It’s taken us 104 years, but we got there.<\/p>\n
“We have put a lot of work in over the past five years to develop this one club philosophy. A place where all men and women can thrive.<\/p>\n
“We have been recognised by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club for our women’s participation in the club and gender equality.<\/p>\n
“Kathy is the next step in that strategy. She will do a fantastic job.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
MS NAOUMIDIS has been part of the Torquay Golf Club for nine years and was the vice president of the club in 2023-24. Ms Naoumidis is also a member of the Keysborough Golf Club and has competition and women and junior development experience. She said she was rapt to be taking on the new role. […]<\/p>\n