Nineteen New South Wales golf clubs have secured vital government funding to transform their courses and clubhouses into modern, sustainable community hubs.

Merewether Golf Club (pictured right), an 18-hole course located in the heart of Newcastle - two hours north of Sydney - has been granted $40,260 for a Tee Rebuild - which comes at an ideal time after severe flooding in May caused havoc for the region. 

The nine-hole Portland Golf Club in the Central Tabelands close to Lithgow, traditionally known as one of the most challenging sand greens courses in NSW, also received $27,000 for a Kubota Zero Turn Mower ZD1221-72 which will provide a boost for the hard-working turf course crew.

Among other upgrades across state golf clubs include vital stormwater drainage improvements, solar panel installation, shared space facilities upgrades, and essential infrastructure repairs which form part of the latest round of Community Building Partnership Grants.

NSW Minister for Sport and Minister for Small Business, Steve Kamper, announced the latest round of Community Building Partnership Grants on Monday, August 4th.  Clubs from all across the state had their funding applications approved.

“The Community Building Partnership program delivers real benefits for local communities,
“minister Kamper said. “This funding will support vital upgrades across 19 golf clubs — from stormwater drainage and solar panels to improved shared facilities. These projects will strengthen community connection and deliver positive social and recreational outcomes.”
 
Stuart Fraser, CEO of Golf NSW, said the grants are a significant help for many clubs.

"The works to be undertaken by the successful clubs not only assist in improving their facilities but also help the sport grow through better access for all.

"Without the assistance of the NSW government, many of the clubs simply couldn't complete these sorts of projects."

Full list of clubs:

Armidale Golf Club - Air Conditioning and Conference Room ($72,000)

Barnwell Park Golf Club - Stormwater Redirection and Facade Repair ($36,369) 

Cammeray Golf Club Limited - Safe Spaces, Strong Communities ($11,439)

Cooma Golf Club - Cooma Golf Club Community BBQ Kitchen ($30,000)

Emmaville Golf Club - Emmaville Golf Course and Clubhouse- facilities ($35,090)

Griffith Golf Club Co-Operative Society - Concrete Flooring of Shade Sail area ($19,000)

Lithgow Golf Club - Golf Practice Bays/Nets ($25,000)

Lyndhurst Golf Club - Lyndhurst Golf Club Regeneration ($12,000)

Merewether Golf Club Merewether Golf Club - Tee Rebuild ($40,260)

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club - Replacement Machinery Shed ($28,000)

Portland Golf Club - Kubota Zero Turn Mower ZD1221-72 ($27,000)

Russell Vale Golf & Social Club - Golf Cart Storage Shed ($25,000)

South Broken Hill Golf Club - Air conditioning Units ($57,522)

The Kempsey Golf Club - Fencing for a Safer and More Enjoyable Golf Course ($14,740)

Bermagui Country Club - Upgrade Barbeque Facilities - installation ($10,000)

Coolamatong Snowy Mountains Country Club - Solar Panels for Berridale Town Club ($40,000)

Delegate Country Club - Reverse Cycle Airconditioning ($27,765)

Ocean Shores Country Club - Replace shade cloths on upper-level green ($21,167)

Tathra Beach Country Club - Pickleball, Mini Sports and Outdoor Entertainment ($45,000)

Story by Nick Creely/Picture courtesy of Merewether Golf Club Facebook