Mandurah Country Club has scooped one of the biggest prizes at Golf Australia’s inaugural National Awards of Excellence.
The club was named as the Most Outstanding Club, Facility or Place to Play for metro regions ahead of Massey Park GC (NSW) and Pacific Golf Club (QLD).
Judges commended Mandurah CC for “turning good intentions into good governance, moving to a streamlined board model, introducing clear business planning and reinvesting for the future”.
There was also praise for the clubhouse and course renovations, record participation levels and their hosting of the 2024 WA Open with judges adding: “Mandurah’s story is one of clarity and community buy-in, doing more with less and doing it well”.
Mandurah CC’s General Manager Grant Shortland-Jones paid tribute to the wider community for their wholehearted support of the club.
“It’s a testament to their dedication and time which the members and community absolutely deserved,” he said. “Being recognised through our industry bodies affirms the path we’re on and inspires us to keep moving forward.”
Mandurah CC was the lone WA winner on the day, although Margaret River GC, The Vines G&CC and Busselton GC were all finalists in differing categories (see below), while Margaret River GC’s Jackie Dickson was in the running for the Volunteer of the Year Award.
The National Awards of Excellence recognise the clubs, venues, partners and individuals that have set new benchmarks for innovation, participation, growth and leadership in the game. Many of this year’s finalists had won corresponding state-based awards over the past 12 months.
All the winners will be further celebrated at the men’s Australian Open in December, where their success stories will be further showcased to a wide, national audience.
Full list of winners
Most Outstanding Club, Facility or Place to Play (Metropolitan)
Winner: Mandurah Country Club (WA)
Most Outstanding Club, Facility or Place to Play (Regional)
Winner: Mollymook Golf Club (NSW)
Most Outstanding Club, Facility or Place to Play (Off-course)
Winner: X-Golf Palmerston (NT)
Most Outstanding Environmental Initiative
Winner: The Pat Golf Club (SA)
MyGolf powered by Ripper GC Venue of the Year
Winner: Glenelg Golf Club (SA)
Get Into Golf Venue of the Year
Winner: Barwon Valley Golf Club (VIC)
Finalist: The Vines Golf & Country Club
Women & Girls in Golf Award
Winner: Windaroo Lakes Golf Club (QLD)
Finalist: Busselton Golf Club
Local Government Recognition Award
Winner: Maroondah City Council (VIC)
Finalists: City of Karratha; City of Stirling
Volunteer of the Year
Winner: Esther Rika (NT)
Finalist: Jackie Dickson (Margaret River GC)
Golf Supplier of the Year
Winner: Greenway Turf Solutions (National)
Find out more about the National Awards of Excellence here.
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