Metropolitan Golf Club<\/a> is preparing for a significant changing of the guard following the dual resignations of General Manager Jon Gahan and Course Superintendent John Mann. Both leaders are set to depart mid-year to take on prestigious new roles within the Australian golf industry.<\/p>\nGahan to Lead New Venture at The Capital<\/p>\n
Jon Gahan has submitted his resignation, effective late June 2026. He has accepted the position of inaugural General Manager of The Capital Golf Club, a role that offers the rare opportunity to build the foundations of an exclusive private members\u2019 club.<\/p>\n
The move marks a brief but impactful tenure at Metropolitan. Gahan noted \u201cgreat regret\u201d that his time at the club was ending so soon, but described the chance to oversee a major reconstruction of the course and clubhouse at The Capital as a \u201conce-in-a-lifetime career opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mann Moving to Royal Melbourne<\/p>\n
Adding to the transition, Course Superintendent John Mann will depart in early July 2026 to become the Director of Courses at Royal Melbourne Golf Club.<\/p>\n
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Mann joined Metropolitan in mid-2022 and has been widely credited with elevating the course\u2019s standards. The club board highlighted his \u201csignificant\u201d contributions, specifically:<\/p>\n
The execution of CEP (Capital Expenditure Program) and GRP (Green Replacement Program) works.
\nAchieving course conditions described as the \u201cbest it has been for many, many years.\u201d<\/p>\n
Looking Ahead<\/p>\n
The Metropolitan Board expressed disappointment at the loss of two key executives but maintained a positive outlook for the club\u2019s stability.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhilst the above two departures will undoubtedly create some disruption, the reality is we have a wonderful team at Metro who will continue to provide the level of service and course presentation that we have become used to.\u201d<\/p>\n
The club has officially commenced a recruitment process to find successors for both roles and to manage the transition period. Further details regarding the search are expected to be provided to members in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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