McLeod Country Golf Club’s gardening ladies marked the centenary celebration of International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8 by helping to restore the club’s gardens to their former glory.
The Mt Ommaney club’s beautiful gardens were affected during the January floods.
Club president Di Paez said the gardening ladies regularly meet on Tuesdays to help look after the attractive gardens of the golf club.
“The ladies are responsible for planting, pruning and maintaining the gardens around the tees and throughout the course,” she said.
“The ladies are very passionate about the gardens and take time away from playing a round of golf to help.
“It was great to see them get back into gardening to help celebrate such a special occasion for women.”
International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.
The first International Women’s Day was celebrated on March 19, 1911 in Germany following a declaration by the Socialist Party of America. 100 years on, the day has become a global mainstream event celebrated across several countries.
McLeod Country Golf Club was formed in 1968 for both men and women players and their families to enjoy.
McLeod Country Golf Club is the only golf club in the Southern hemisphere administered by women and is one of the few such clubs in the world.
There is a misconception by some that McLeod is a ‘women’s only’ golf club, however the club welcomes women, men and juniors with regular beginner’s groups held on Thursday mornings and Saturday afternoons.
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