Published on 19th May 2025

QGC Men’s Division 3 Pennant Premiers 2025

We are absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news with our members:

Our Men’s Division 3 Pennant Team has claimed the 2025 Premiership, defeating a strong 13th Beach Golf Club side 4–3 in a thrilling final!

This victory caps off an undefeated season, showcasing the skill, resilience, and unity of our team across every round. Even more impressively, this marks two premierships in a row for team QGC — a phenomenal achievement that puts our club at the forefront of the competition.

L-R: Josh Mastin, Darren Shapter, Michael McSween (Captain), Ben Martin, Cruze Strange, Michael Havelberg, Bernie Crane.

Final Match Results – Queenscliff vs 13th Beach:

  • Cruze Strange def Darren Russell (C) – 5 / 4
  • Michael Havelberg lost to Gray Foreman – 3 / 1
  • Michael McSween (C) def Matt Kirtley – 1 up
  • Darren Shapter def Luke Saunders – 2 / 1
  • Bernie Crane lost to Mitch Evans – 2 / 1
  • Ben Martin def Dion Gilbert – 5 / 3
  • Josh Mastin lost to Hunter Mann – 3 / 2

Each match was fiercely contested, and every player gave their all. The team’s collective effort, sportsmanship, and composure under pressure were key to securing this memorable win.

A special thank you goes out to our caddies, supporters, and all who followed the team throughout the season. Your encouragement has been a driving force behind this success. A big shout out to club sponsor, McHarrys Buslines, for providing the wheels to transport the team to Colac and a massive thank you to Barry Gladman for taking the controls and getting the team there and back again in one piece.

Let’s raise our glasses to the premiers and champions!
Queenscliff Golf Club – Proud. United. Victorious.

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