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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 are noted below.   John Howell CAPTAIN

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TEMPORARY LOCAL RULES & LOCAL RULES – updated 20 May 2025

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 are noted below.

 

John Howell
CAPTAIN

Dear Members, The Board are pleased to offer our members an exclusive Cart Hire Special! ​ ​Starting tomorrow (10/05) and continuing through Autumn and Winter, members can enjoy reduced cart hire rates: ​Standard Member Rate: Now $35 (normally $49) ​Medical Member Rate: Now $25 (normally $34) To book a cart for your next round, please visit or contact the […]

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Exclusive Member Offer – Reduced Cart Hire Fees!

Dear Members,

The Board are pleased to offer our members an exclusive Cart Hire Special!

​Starting tomorrow (10/05) and continuing through Autumn and Winter, members can enjoy reduced cart hire rates:

  • ​Standard Member Rate: Now $35 (normally $49)
  • ​Medical Member Rate: Now $25 (normally $34)

To book a cart for your next round, please visit or contact the Golf Shop team on 03 5975 4171. 

Craig Murdoch
GENERAL MANAGER 

The draw for the 2025 Mac Gamble Trophy has been made and is available to view HERE A copy of the draw will also be displayed in the Men’s Locker Room in due course. Please note that the 1st Round matches must be played by Sunday 30 March 2025. Note that there will be no […]

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2025 Mac Gamble Draw

The draw for the 2025 Mac Gamble Trophy has been made and is available to view HERE

A copy of the draw will also be displayed in the Men’s Locker Room in due course.

Please note that the 1st Round matches must be played by Sunday 30 March 2025.

Note that there will be no extensions given unless it is considered to be a medical emergency.

The Terms of the Competition can be viewed HERE

Craig Murdoch
GENERAL MANAGER

The draw for the 2025 Men’s President’s Trophy has been made. Click HERE to view the draw. A larger version will be displayed in the men’s locker room in due course. If you have entered the event please arrange to play your matches by the “play by” date. 

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2025 Men’s President’s Trophy – Draw completed

2024 President’s Trophy Winner – Trevor Schoenmaekers

The draw for the 2025 Men’s President’s Trophy has been made.

Click HERE to view the draw.

A larger version will be displayed in the men’s locker room in due course.

If you have entered the event please arrange to play your matches by the “play by” date. 

The draw for the 2025 Men’s Mornington Putter has been made. Click HERE to view the draw. A larger version will be displayed in the men’s locker room in due course. If you have entered the event please arrange to play your matches by the “play by” date. 

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2025 Men’s Mornington Putter – Draw completed

2024 Men’s Mornington Putter Winner – Paul Shirley

The draw for the 2025 Men’s Mornington Putter has been made.

Click HERE to view the draw.

A larger version will be displayed in the men’s locker room in due course.

If you have entered the event please arrange to play your matches by the “play by” date. 

Dear Member,  I am delighted to announce the appointment of PGA Professional, Ollie Woj to our teaching/coaching ranks here at MGC.  While Ollie will be available for individual lessons he can’t wait to get started on Clinics for Juniors and Women and also creating a fun pathway to golf and membership. Ollie, along with long […]

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Our Teaching Professionals at MGC

Dear Member, 

I am delighted to announce the appointment of PGA Professional, Ollie Woj to our teaching/coaching ranks here at MGC.  While Ollie will be available for individual lessons he can’t wait to get started on Clinics for Juniors and Women and also creating a fun pathway to golf and membership.

Ollie, along with long time MGC Professional Michael Faraone now form a fantastic coaching team here at the Club.  We are incredibly lucky to have retained the teaching services of Michael and now with Ollie on board, MGC really is the place to come to improve your game.

Click the following link to view Michael’s Bio –  Michael Faraone

Click the following link view Ollie’s Bio –  Ollie Woj

Lessons with Michael can be booked by clicking HERE

Lessons with Ollie can be booked by clicking HERE

Junior clinics with Ollie will be advertised very soon through Golf Australia’s MyGolf platform. 

Jim Martin
GOLF OPERATIONS MANAGER

 

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 […]

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A Quick Guide to the Rules of Golf – short video

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

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Rules of Golf – Nearest point of relief

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 […]

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MGC EXTREME WEATHER & HEAT POLICIES

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.  […]

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COURSE CARE – Pitch Mark Repair

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 

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