Around the Club

Upcoming Building Works

Building works on the external of the Golf Shop as well as the North Terrace of the Clubhouse are scheduled to commence on Monday 25 August.  Members are asked to be aware of signage and follow accordingly.  This may change from day to day as a variety of work works get underway. 

During this period, the Golf Shop will be re-located to the Clubhouse Library with range balls to be distributed and essentials available for purchase.

See below estimated commencement dates for significant works prior to December:

• Golf Shop External Works - Week beginning 25 August
• North Terrace Works - Week beginning 25 August
• Golf Shop Exterior Clean and Paint - Mid-October
• Golf Shop Internal Fitout - Mid-October (with much of the work commenced prior, offsite)
• Clubhouse External Cleaning - Early November
• Clubhouse Furniture - November delivery

CLICK HERE to view the Captain's Update from July 2025 providing more detail on the works to come.

Woodlands Mixed Interclub

The 2025 Woodlands Mixed Interclub is scheduled for Sunday 14 September at Woodlands Golf Club.  Those who represented Huntingdale last year have been given priority to represent the Club yet again, and now we are looking for other interested members to fill vacant spots.  

The day begins with arrival at Woodlands and a light lunch with all participants.  The mixed 4BBB matches will then commence off of both tees, followed by presentations and snacks on completion of golf. 

If you are interested in participating in this year's event, please reply to the Golf Shop (golfshop@huntingdalegolf.com.au) prior to 1 September 2025.  

Volunteers Required - Poa Dabbing Day

As the grow in progresses, the winter grass continues too!  We need your help. 

Given the young turf on much of the property, isolating and dabbing the poa allows the couch to flourish, rather than a more traditional spray, which can suppress the already young and dormant couch.

The Club is looking for volunteers to assist with this process on Tuesday 9 September from 8:00am.  Please register your name by clicking the button below and booking on the timesheet.

The Magic of a Golf Club

Member Dean Templeton was diagnosed with a kidney issue that required a transplant.  Fellow member and regular playing partner, John Hendra kindly assisted, donating a kidney to Dean.

Both members are recovering from their respective procedures and have even made it down to the Club for a few coffees.

It is stories like this that make clubs like Huntingdale such a special place to be a part of.

Photo: John Hendra - 44 year member (left) and Dean Templeton - 36 year member (right) together ready for their respective operations

Reciprocal Club/Partnership News

Glenelg Reciprocal Blackout

LIV golf is once again returning to Adelaide and The Grange Golf Club.  During the period from Monday 9th February – Tuesday 17th February inclusive, reciprocal visitors to Glenelg will attract a manager-introduced green fee of $190.00, with guests of reciprocals charged at $430.00. These rates apply for all bookings made within the Club’s standard 8-day booking window. 

To secure your booking in advance, bookings can be made outside the Club’s standard 8-day booking window. Rates for advanced bookings will be charged at $430.00 per player. 

All booking requests should be directed via email to the Glenelg Golf Operations team at proshop@glenelggolf.com

Cape Kidnappers & Kauri Cliffs

Huntingdale has signed a partnership agreement with Cape Kidnappers and Kauri Cliffs, further enhancing the range of courses accessible to members.  

As a part of this agreement, Huntingdale members will receive 20% off seasonal green fees at both clubs based on published rates as well as exclusive Play & Stay packages, Group Travel offers alongside various other benefits.

A full range of benefits will be available on the Club website and can also be viewed by clicking HERE

Proposers and Seconders for Cranbourne Members

As you will have seen, those Cranbourne Golf Club members who will be submitting an expression of interest for membership are being released in batches.  This process will help identify those of the 250 who don't currently have any contacts at Huntingdale.  The endeavour will be to have all those who do not have a proposer and seconder listed, to play a round of golf with a current member of Huntingdale who can then act as their proposer or seconder in the membership process.

If you are interested in assisting with this process, please reply to membership@huntingdalegolf.com.au, who will be in contact when games begin to be organised. 

Course Works Update

Sod Patching

Some areas where the growth hasn't taken as planned have been turfed and will combine with the existing couch as it begins to crawl.

Short Grass Areas

Native Vegetation Areas

Water Storage - Northern

The northern water storage continues to fill with approximately 25MG in the new dam; this gives us approximately 39MG stored on site.  The next 1.6 metres of water level in the new dam will add approximately 11 megalitres to our storage for a total of 50MG!  

Today we have more stored water onsite than the combined old storages held. 

Golf Connect

The changes coming to your golf experience.  Please take the time to read the below release from Golf Australia.

In coming months, you will no doubt hear about changes coming to the technology used to enhance your golf experience.

Those changes stem from Golf Australia undertaking a major digital transformation that includes the transition away from the 25-year-old GOLF Link platform to a new system called Golf Australia CONNECT.

This new platform will provide enhanced technology services to more than 1,900 golf clubs and venues, and Australia’s 450,000-plus golf club members.

For golfers, there will be two key changes coming from October 2 later this year.

The first of these will be the new Official Golf Australia Official App will replace the existing GA Handicap App. The new app will retain the existing handicap lookup feature and introduce a range of exciting new tools to enhance the golfer experience.

The new mobile app will be available via either the Apple App or Google Play stores from October 2. Further instructions on how to move from the old to the new mobile app will be provided to both clubs and golfers in the weeks leading up to the transition.

For those golfers that use apps through Licensed Software Providers (LSPs), such as MiClub, SimpleGolf, Golf Magic, Pulse Club, Golf Genius and GolfBox, you can continue to use these apps just as you do now.

Secondly, there will be a new portal to access your GA Handicap. This will be done via Golf Australia and the PGA of Australia’s new website, GOLF.com.au which goes live on October 2. Through your account, you will be able to view and track your handicap in a streamlined and highly functional new dashboard.

Prior to the October 2 transition, the only thing you need to do is check your existing golf.org.au account details are up to date.

If you don't already have an online account, and you wish to view your handicap history online or use the new GA App following the transition, you will need to create an account at golf.org.au.

From October 2, golf.org.au will automatically redirect to the new GOLF.com.au website.

In order to undertake the transition effectively, Golf Australia has advised all clubs and venues there will be an offline period from the evening of September 28 through to October 2. During this short period, rounds of golf played will not be able to be handicapped.

While some clubs will regain access to the new platform from October 2, up to two weeks will be required for clubs affiliated with MiClub to fully integrate into the platform and provide their respective clubs with handicap functions.

Clubs are reviewing the golfing calendar with this offline period in mind.

These new handicap and club management solutions have been developed by Golf Australia in partnership with DotGolf, a golf technology company co-owned by The R&A and Golf New Zealand.

DotGolf has significant experience in providing golf technology services including handicapping management to golfers and golf clubs in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and New Zealand.

As with any major technology transition, there will be some key initial steps for users - principally golf clubs and their members - to help facilitate the change to the new system.

Golf Australia’s ambition is to ensure these transitional steps are simple and kept to a minimum. At the same time, it will ensure resources are available to assist golf clubs and golfers if or when required.

If you want to know a little more about this technological transition, Golf Australia has developed an online Golfer Information Guide. You can access this guide here: https://golf-australia-connect-club-guide.my.canva.site/golf-australia-connect-golfer-information-guide.

This is an important project for golf around Australia. Golf Australia is excited about the benefits that will eventually flow to its clubs, facilities, golfers and golf fans.

We are carefully planning the transition and, as with any change process, there will be some necessary adjustments in getting used to a new system.

The Golf Australia team around the country is here to support you and is committed to responding to your questions or needs in a prompt, friendly and helpful manner.

REMINDER | EGM - 25 August, 2025