Dear member,

CLUBHOUSE REOPENING - TOMORROW

Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting, Tuesday 2 September. 

Arrive 9.45am for 10.00am ceremony.

The wait is almost over.

Thank you members for your patience and support. As custodians of the Club, you can be very proud of this momentous achievement.

Please join the Committee at the Clubhouse entrance to mark the occasion. 

Program

9.30am – 10.00am: Members gather between the Club flagpole and the Clubhouse arch.

10.00am: Welcome from Club President, Barbara Inglis.

10.15am: Ceremonial ribbon cutting to signify the reopening of the Clubhouse.

10.25am: Clubhouse open to members. (Members are encouraged to use both the main entrance under the arch and the new Northern Terrace entry via the ramp adjacent to the 18th green.)

10.30am: Morning tea served in the Links Room.

12.00pm: Pre-booked member tours commence.

A GUIDE TO YOUR 'NEW' CLUBHOUSE

In the first five days after reopening, more than 300 members will take part in guided tours and receive information firsthand. For those unable to attend, a short guide will be published on the website soon after reopening to help you make the most of your experience. Once open, we encourage you to explore, dine and gather, stay overnight, celebrate with others and enjoy the Clubhouse in your own way.

FROM Caravan to CLUBHOUSE: COFFEE FINDS A NEW HOME IN the LEARMONTH ROOM 

The final coffees and snacks were served from the caravan this morning, and the van itself has been sold. 

Don't despair! 

The Learmonth Room will now be your pre-round place to gather, enjoy a coffee and snack, and stock up on refreshments for your round. While there will be a takeaway ‘coffee window’, there’s no need to wait outside in the wind—come in, mingle, relax, read the newspapers or contemplate your golf strategy.

Learmonth Room Operating Hours:

Tuesday 2 September: After the official Clubhouse reopening ceremony (from 10:00am) until midday.

Wednesday 3 September onwards: From the first competition time until midday.

After midday, hospitality services will finish and (subject to any Club event taking place) members are welcome to use the room as they please. 

REGISTER YOUR GUESTS

To comply with liquor licensing regulations, all guests must sign in each time they visit the Club. Registration books are available at Reception.

If your guest is playing golf with you, there is no need to sign the registration book, as the timesheet already serves as the official record of their visit.

Marrum Cup 100th Anniversary

First contested in 1925, the Marrum Cup is one of Victoria’s most historic women’s amateur team events. This September, its centenary will be celebrated over four days at the newly reopened Clubhouse.

Entry invitations have been emailed to clubs, and we look forward to welcoming players to Barwon Heads for this milestone edition.

Members are encouraged to take part—whether by playing in the Monday and Wednesday events and/or by attending the Tuesday evening dinner (nearing capacity) and Wednesday cocktail party and fashion parade.

Click the link below for event details, entry forms and booking information.

MARRUM CUP VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer spotters are required during the Bramerton Cup on Tuesday 23 and Thursday 25 September. Please self-register with location hole, position and time via the online timesheet links below.

PRESIDENTS VS CAPTAINS TEAMS MATCH

The President vs Captain Teams Match will be held on Tuesday 9 September 2025. The draw will be available on the afternoon the day prior. Half of the players will represent the President and will be asked to wear blue and the other half the Captain in red.

This will mark the return of the women’s shotgun start format (with lunch to follow), the first since the Clubhouse closed for renovations – a welcome return to this sociable format.  

Registrations close Monday 8 September at 9.00am.

FATHER'S DAY

This Sunday 7 September 

The lunch menu on Father's Day will be supplemented with a Sunday roast special-of-the-day. Call the Club on 03 5255 6255 to reserve a table for the family. Lunch will be served from midday.

Above: Kelly Sport will be turning the range into a sporty fun zone before a BBQ on the deck.

JUNIOR GOLF CELEBRATION

As part of the reopening festivities and coinciding with the September school holidays, junior members and children or grandchildren of members are warmly invited to take part in a special afternoon of golf and fun.

Date: Monday 29 September 2025

Time & Activities:

• 2.30pm – Social event on the Par-3 course (shotgun start). Limited to 36 participants of primary school age (6-13years), with places allocated on a first-in basis. A waitlist will be established once full. 
• 3.30–5.30pm – Kelly Sports activities on the driving range for all junior members and children/grandchildren of members. All ages.
• From 5.00pm – BBQ on the Clubhouse deck, followed by a movie and popcorn in the Links Room. 

Registration: Please register via the form on the website.

*Important: An adult with a Working with Children Check will be needed for each group of juniors playing in the Par-3 shotgun. Click here to volunteer.

Captain's corner

In this month’s Captain’s Corner, discover how data underpins course maintenance—and then enjoy Director of Golf Ashley Andrews’ take on his favourite hole (the 5th, just ahead of the 3rd).

BHGC APP  

Join the majority of members and download the BHGC App.  

Communications from the Club via the App will increase incrementally over the coming months but please continue to read Club emails and check the member website regularly.

SEASIDE BRIDGE CHALLENGE

Thursday 18 September 2025

Expressions of Interest 

Played between Barwon Heads, Peninsula Kingswood, The National and Sorrento at BHGC. Team of 16 to be selected. Arrive 9.30am for morning tea, followed by bridge and finish with lunch. Cost will be $50 per person which will be charged to your member account.

BRIDGE SUB-COMMITTEE

Expressions of Interest

Do you have a passion for bridge and an interest in helping shape its future at the Club? The Bridge Sub-Committee plays an important role in planning, organising and enhancing the bridge experience for members.

We invite members to submit an expression of interest to join this group. To do so, simply complete the Committee Nomination EOI form on the Club’s website via the link below.

The form is used for both the main Committee and Sub-Committees, so just select the Bridge Sub-Committee when you apply.

RULE OF THE MONTH

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FEATURE FLORA

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SEPTEMBER GOLF DIARY

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

WEEKLY UPDATE

The Clubhouse renovation weekly update has been the most widely read news item on the member website. The final update was posted last Wednesday 27 August. Thank you for reading! 

RULES Answer

New TEMPORARY LOCAL RULE

18th Fairway – left-hand side joining driving range is out of bounds (Rule 18.2b) 

This area is defined by timber posts with black caps. If a ball is out of bounds, the player must take stroke-and-distance relief by adding one penalty stroke and playing another ball from where the previous stroke was made (see Rule 14.6). Players may not enter the driving range area to collect their ball.