{"id":4382,"date":"2026-01-16T09:52:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T22:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bendigogolfclub.com.au\/cms\/?p=4382"},"modified":"2026-01-16T09:52:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T22:52:48","slug":"rip-life-member-ruth-smith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bendigogolfclub.com.au\/cms\/2026\/01\/rip-life-member-ruth-smith\/","title":{"rendered":"RIP – LIFE MEMBER RUTH SMITH"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It is with a heavy heart I announce the passing of Life Member – Ruth Smith.<\/p>\n

Ruth was 92 years old and she passed away on Sunday 11 January. Ruth became a Life Member at Bendigo Golf Club on 26\/9\/2000 after a period of exceptional service to the club.<\/p>\n

Refer below for details of Ruth’s service to the Bendigo GC.
\n15\/10\/1971 – Joined Bendigo GC
\n1977 – 1991 Member of Ladies Match Committee
\n1978 – 1979 Lady Secretary
\n1980 – 1981 Lady Vice President
\n1982 – 1983, 1991, 1991, 1996 – 1997 Lady President
\n1985 – 1986 Lady Vice Captain
\n1987 – 1988 Lady Captain
\n1986 – 1994 Director of Bendigo GC – First Female Director<\/p>\n

Ruth was also a very good player. She won various events throughout her playing career. In 1976 Ruth was C Grade Champion. And in 1999 & 2000 she was B Grade Champion. Ruth also won 3 Monthly Medals 1977 & 1978, the Doris Chambers Foursomes in 2006, Elizabeth Richards Memorial 1990 & 2000 and the Bolton 4 Ball in 2007. A very impressive golfing career.<\/p>\n

Having only joined Bendigo GC in 2013, I was not at the club during Ruth’s golfing days. However from what I have heard Ruth was a great worker for the club, whether it was on the various committees or in the kitchen. Ruth was a very determined lady and she ran a very tight ship. In the short time I knew Ruth she was a lady I really looked up to.<\/p>\n

As a result of her service to the club Ruth has had a special event named after her during the Annual Tournament – The Ruth Smith Gold Tee Event. Ruth also has an End of Year Award named after her for the Most Improved Player.<\/p>\n

Our sympathy goes out to her daughter Debbie and Ruth’s extended family on her passing.<\/p>\n

Jenni Needs<\/p>\n

Bendigo Golf Club Lady Captain<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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