Western Australia\u2019s Mandurah Country Club has taken out the top spot in the Most Outstanding Club, facility or Place to Play (Metropolitan) category of the inaugural Golf Australia National Awards of Excellence.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope our entire club community feels a sense of pride in this recognition \u2013 it\u2019s a testament to their dedication and time,\u201d Mandurah Country Club general manager Grant Shortland-Jones said.<\/p>\n
The awards recognise the clubs, venues, partners and individuals who have set new benchmarks for innovation, participation, and leadership in the game.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe inaugural Golf Australia National Awards of Excellence are more than a celebration of achievement. They are a glimpse into the future of our sport,\u201d Golf Australia CEO James Sutherland said.<\/p>\n
\u201cEach winner demonstrates how golf can evolve, diversify and thrive while staying rooted in community. Together, they form a blueprint for how golf across the country is growing stronger, more inclusive, and more relevant.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mandurah Country Club was recognised for undertaking a full governance overhaul, shifting from a committee model to a streamlined six-person board supported by specialist subcommittees in 12 months.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the club also invested $350,000 into a clubhouse extension that created new spaces for members and guests, while a $2 million irrigation upgrade has been approved and fully funded to safeguard the course\u2019s future.<\/p>\n
The club has also been recognised for its inclusivity efforts, with women now representing almost 30 per cent of membership and its Indigenous programs seeing a growing participation among new communities.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur Indigenous golf initiative goes beyond the sport. We are now engaging in creating pathways to employment opportunities for Indigenous youth and want to continue to build on this,\u201d Shortland-Jones said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWomen have always played a vital role in our club. We were home to Australia\u2019s first full time female manager, Billie Friedlander, and have had several women presidents over the history of the club. We\u2019ve never had segregated membership categories. A huge strength of our club is our women.\u201d<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, Shortland-Jones said the club has recently updated its strategic plan, which includes a master plan. \u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also are developing a structured course utilisation plan that meets the requirements of the members as well as ensuring the long-term viability of the course,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
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