Course Articles

Dear Members,

This is a friendly reminder that golf carts must not be driven within 10 metres of any green.

The green surrounds are among the most heavily trafficked and delicate areas of the golf course. Driving carts too close to greens causes compaction, turf stress and long-term damage to these important playing surfaces. Over time, this significantly impacts presentation, playability and the health of the turf.

We ask all members and guests to please observe the 10-metre rule at all times and park carts in designated areas before walking to the green. A small effort from each of us makes a big difference to the overall condition of the course.

Our course team works incredibly hard to present Mornington in the best possible condition, and your cooperation helps protect that work.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Craig Murdoch

GENERAL MANAGER

Dear Members

Please click HERE to view the MGC Heat Policy and what it could potentially mean for the playing of major events if the the temperature is forecast to to get to a specific number. 

Please click HERE to familiarise yourself with the MGC Extreme Weather Policy that the Board adopted.

Please click HERE to familiarise yourself with the MGC Lightning Policy that the Board adopted.

Please click HERE to familiarise yourself with the MGC Wind Policy that the Board adopted.

If any member has any questions regarding these policies please let me know.

Craig Murdoch
GENERAL MANAGER 

Repairing pitch marks on our greens is vital to the health and condition of the turf and to ensure the best possible putting surface for all golfers.

During winter our greens are more susceptible to pitch marks as they are softer so we tend to see more and deeper pitch marks appearing on our greens. 

It is very important that all members play their part in making sure they repair their own pitch mark and any others that have been left unrepaired.

A two minute clip showing the best technique for repairing pitch marks can be seen below.

If we all work together we can make our golf course better.

Glenn Holbrook
CAPTAIN 

A vitally important aspect of caring for your golf course is ensuring that you always rake the bunker correctly after playing your shot.

Failure to rake a bunker after use is very poor etiquette and is unfair on fellow golfers who may end up having to play their shot from a bad lie.

Please take the time to watch the above video on the correct way to rake a bunker.

Golfers at MGC should note that when finished raking the bunker, the rake must be left in the bunker in the direction of play.

Craig Murdoch
GENERAL MANAGER

Repairing pitch marks on the greens is very important to maintain the health of the greens and to ensure a smooth putting surface. 

There is a wrong way and a right way to repair pitch marks.  

Please review the short video above to find out the correct method for repairing a pitch mark. 

Remember, always repair more than one pitch mark on every green.

Craig Murdoch
GENERAL MANAGER