Bob Doell sinks his putt at the Victoria Golf Course .

Bob Doell sinks his putt at the Victoria Golf Course .

Golfing weather

Victorians are enjoying the outdoors in the mild winter temperatures.

Golfers filled the Victoria Golf Course enjoying the somewhat balmy winter weather in Victoria. Gardeners are hoping for a continuation of the weather as they are finding snowdrops and bulbs peeking through the soil in gardens around the capital city.

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