News Archive

17th January 2020

More Concrete Pathways

Works will commence shortly to construct more concrete pathways as part of the Clubs commitment to further improvements on the golf course.
At its January Board meeting the Board formally approved $26,664 to construct concrete pathways from the 14^th green to both the men’s and ladies tees on the 15^th. Members will be aware of the priority, particularly in winter to address access pathways around the 14^th green and 15^th tees.
The Board also approved further funding of $14,472 to extend the existing concrete pathways off the 1^st and 10^th tees to avoid a repeat of the bog conditions experienced this winter at the point where the existing paths join the fairways.
Course Superintendent Nathan Eager plans to complete the concrete paths in March 2020, well ahead of next winter. The Board wishes to acknowledge the work done by both Golf Committees in finalising the approvals and ensuring the best outcome is achieved for these important golf course upgrades.

10th January 2020

Our donation pledge to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal

Like all Australian’s we are thinking of all those affected by the devastating bushfires that are currently burning across the country. Over 10 million hectares have been burnt, countless wildlife lost, with the numbers expected to rise as we reach the peak of our bushfire period.
On Friday 17th January we will be donating all proceeds from the sale of raffle tickets to the Victoria Bushfire Appeal, to help support those affected by this terrible disaster.
Every donation counts, no matter how big or small, so join us in supporting Victorian community and purchase a raffle ticket on Friday 17th January.
Raffle tickets on sale from 5.30pm, raffle is commences at 7.30pm. For bookings in the Fairways Bistro phone 5623 2135.

10th January 2020

Board approval for $100k short-game facility

At its January Board meeting the Board formally approved funding for the $100,000 short game facility.
Renowned golf course designer Mike Cocking has designed the short-game facility, which will prove to be a valuable asset in the Warragul Country Club’s objective to provide better facilities for its golf Members whilst complementing the Club’s commitment to improving its golf education and training options.
According to Mike, quality short-game areas have become an important part of a golf club’s practice facilities in recent times as the penny finally dropped that 80 per cent of golf shots are played from within 100 metres of the hole. “It is arguably far more valuable spending time practising all manner of chips, pitches, putts and bunker shots than it is grinding away on the driving range” Mike Cocking said.
Warragul Country Club’s short-game facility will be wedged between the second and third holes and maintenance entry road.
The advantage of introducing a short-game area is it can always double as a “19^th hole” in the event a hole needs to be taken out of play for maintenance.
The green will be massive – around 550 to 600m2 – to allow for multiple uses.
The amount of short grass surrounding the green will allow for a variety of stances, lies and distances.
When completed, the additional hole will play to around 80 to 90 metres.
“It should still make for an interesting pitch shot, especially to a right pin over the large greenside bunker,” Cocking suggested.
Project Manager and Course Superintendent Nathan Eager confirms that work on the retainer walls will commence in March 2020 ahead of the major works being completed in Spring 2020.

5th January 2020

2020 GIPPSLAND BMW WCC PRO-AM

SATURDAY 25TH JANUARY

Tee times: 7:30am & 12:30pm shotgun starts
Professional Prize money: $12,000 (open) & $2500 (female). Thanks to the Baw Baw Shire Council a separate bonus purse for the leading female professionals is on offer.
Fantastic Amateur Prizes, including leading amateur stableford score of the day will receive a BMW for a weekend* (conditions apply)
FREE Junior Clinic from 10am (conducted by professionals)
Sponsorship packages still available (contact Heath heath@warragulcountryclub.com.au or phone 56232135
Silver Sponsorship Package

Limited Amateur spots available AM & PM, to secure your spot contact the Pro Shop 5623 2353.
AMATEUR PRICING:
$60/ morning field ~ Entry includes lunch & golf with a PGA professional.
$80/ afternoon field. ~ Entry includes dinner & golf with a PGA professional. (Subject to availability)
Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs tribute performing at conclusion of Presentations (FREE EVENT)