Golf Articles

Michael will finish up as the Club Professional on April 14, you will continue to see him around the Club as he moves into a teaching role. Lesson times have opened up from the first week of May and can now be booked online.

Click HERE to access online bookings

Congratulations to Lorraine Theofanis and Sandra Bate who have won the final of the 4BBB Knockout Matchplay by defeating Connie Beckett and Annette Coombes 3/1

Well done girls on a brilliant win. 

Our Division 1 Ladies had a great win in round 4 of the Div 1 Pennant but unfortunately they missed out on making the final by 1/2 a point.

It was a gallant effort in their mission to retain the flag but unfortunately it was not to be in 2024. 

Please click HERE to view the individual results from the match 

Please Click HERE to view the current ladder

The Draw has been made for the 2024 Mac Gamble Trophy

Please click HERE to view the draw.

Please click HERE to view the Terms of the Competition.

Players are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the “play by” Deadlines for each round to ensure that they play their matches by that date.

The Draw will be displayed in the Men’s Locker Room for the duration of the event. 

Craig Murdoch
GENERAL MANAGER

The Draw has been made for the 2024 Mornington Putter

Please click HERE to view the draw.

Please click Mornington Putter Draw 2024 to view the Terms of the Competition.

Players are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the “play by” Deadlines for each round to ensure that they play their matches by that date.

The Draw will be displayed in the Men’s Locker Room for the duration of the event. 

Craig Murdoch
GENERAL MANAGER

Members should familiarise themselves with the updated Temporary Local Rules located outside the Pro Shop

The current TLR can be found by clicking HERE

The Local Rules from the back of the scorecard can be noted below. 

John Howell
CAPTAIN

The R&A has released a new ‘Quick Guide to the Rules of Golf’ video to help beginner golfers become familiar with the basics of the rules.  The video should also be beneficial to all golfers as a rules reminder. 

The video covers 16 key themes including what to do before starting your round, understanding the different areas of the course and how to proceed when you can’t play the ball as it lies.

The video is 12 minutes long and is well worth watching. 

Craig Murdoch
GENERAL MANAGER

Dear Member,

The ‘nearest point of relief’ rule in golf may be one of the most used but it is surprising just how many golfers actually get this wrong.

Click HERE to view a a short and simple video from the USGA best explaining the rule

Dear Members

The Board recently approved the implementation of a Heat Policy at MGC.

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 a number of years ago.

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