November 2025

​The Grierson Ave extension project continues to be a constant distraction to us all. However, it appears we have reached another milestone, at the recent council meeting there was some upside when it was revealed “on the side” that we will get the road plus we now have the full support from the Amberley Beach Community, we’ve never had this up until now. The project team will continue to lobby hard in the background to get this road built before next winter. Next month we have our AGM where under our new constitution we will be electing the members of the Executive committee only. This committee’s first task will be to appoint members to the sub committees and to the other appointed positions in the club. This is a good opportunity for those of you who have the skills and time to contribute by putting your name forward to help run our busy club. As previously mentioned, Judy Brown our long serving secretary is stepping down and we’re on the lookout for her replacement. I’m happy to have a chat with anyone who wants more information about this role. I would like to welcome our new Assistant Greenkeeper Grant Dunlop in his new role. And also, Tahlia Smith who has been engaged as our new Cleaner. Happy Spring golfing Mark

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The men’s shootout competition is a keenly contested event on our golfing calendar.

Congratulations to Rhys Jamieson who held his nerve and beat Roger Hornblow on the final

hole. Glen Smith came third and the unfortunate first golfer out on hole 1 was Jason Murray.

The new Greenkeepers shed has been completed, a big thanks to Glen Smith and his helpers

who provided all the labour free of charge. Another call-out to Julie, Janet and Jack for

designing and installing the new pole sculptures and for all the other work they’ve carried

out over the last year. These three volunteers have put in a huge number of hours improving

and assisting Matt in keeping our Course in great condition - thank you and don’t be put off

by the odd detractor along the way.

This is my last table talk message as President of this Club. I am pleased with the progress

that the Club has made on the Course since the October 23 storm and in general with the

way we’ve managed the growth and popularity of our great Country Golf Club. The continual

positive feedback from many visitors and vast majority of members is encouraging and is

supportive of the direction the club is heading in.

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Happy golfing

Mark