Preview Play Opening - Date Confirmed

The General Committee met last night and agreed unanimously that it was in the best interest of the course and membership that, due to our slow spring growth, our opening for preview play be delayed until 31 January 2026.  This decision will allow the course to further establish through the beginning of summer and ease the pressure it will inevitably be under through to the 2026 growth season.  

This decision was made far easier with the significant support of members who have been advising us not to open too early.  The Committee thank the membership for this support and understanding that we cannot control mother nature.    The delay will not have a financial impact on our operations as losses in revenues are matched by savings.  We remain on budget for the year end.

Member Gala Evening - Date Change

To further align with this date, and a period of preview play, the decision has been made to delay the Members Gala Evening to officially open the course until 28 March 2026.  As previously advised, the day will include some competition, special guests and a lovely evening with fellow members celebrating the opening of the course -  please lock this new date away in your diary (and delete the February date!).

Eastern Chipping Area

On an exciting note, we are pleased to be able to announce that the eastern chipping green will be opening on 1 December 2025.  As with the the rest of the course, this area is still young, so ensure you follow (as always) proper etiquette.  Please take extra care to enter and exit bunkers at their lowest point, and repair any pitch marks you may make.  The same normal rules apply to this area as prior to its closure (i.e. HGC practice balls may not be used and there is an eight ball maximum limit at any one time to ensure the area is shared).  Members are reminded not to go any further than this chipping area, the course is not open to walk on.  

Other News - Course rating for Slope underway

Last Thursday the team from Golf Australia walked the course and took measurements to officially assess the course scratch and bogey rating from each teeing area for all genders which will determine the Slope rating.  We look forward to being able to share an official scorecard with members in the near future. 

Cranbourne Tee Times - Huntingdale access increases

For tee times on 8 December onwards at Cranbourne, Members will have access to more times at Cranbourne on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays. All tee spots on these days will be open on the time sheet eight days prior at 10am, except Sunday's which will be 9 days prior at 11am, (the remaining members left at CGC will have 9 days booking access, however CGC anticipates 190 times will be available for us, as opposed to the 60 we currently have reserved).    

Course Walk, AGM and Golf Shop Opening - 
26 November 2025

The 26th November is shaping up to be an exciting day at the Club, with the opening of the new Golf Shop, a course walk with Mike Cocking, the Club's Annual General Meeting and a Seafood and Sparkling Wine & Dine.  See below a runsheet for the day:

Golf Shop Opening - 9:00am
The much anticipated opening of the Golf Shop following it's refresh.  New stock will be on hand, as will the Golf Shop team who will be eager to show you their new home.

Course Walk - 3:00pm
Click Here to book for the course walk with OCM's Michael Cocking.

AGM - 5:30pm
Click Here to register your attendance for the AGM.

Wine & Dine - 6:30pm - Fully Booked
For those attending, this will be a very special evening of sparkling and seafood on the terrace, before a delicious dinner and two amazing mystery wines.  Bookings are already full with over 120 people set to attend.

Thank you to our Staff

On behalf all members, I’d like to extend my sincere thanks to all staff for their outstanding efforts over the past two years.  From grueling days of extreme conditions with the course works, be it rain, wind (and dust) or searing heat, to the enormous task of processing the 250 incoming members from Cranbourne, to driving forward key betterment and construction projects around the Club, the overall staff's willingness to combine leave and limited work days, highlights their dedication and selfless teamwork, which has been exceptional.  We’re grateful for everything they do to keep our Club thriving; thank you.

Further Updates

For the latest information, please visit the Club website. Regular updates will be provided via both the website and email as the opening date approaches.

We thank all members for their patience and support as we finalise preparations to welcome everyone back to the course.  See you on the 26th November for the course walk and AGM. 

Best regards,

Greg Smith
Captain
Huntingdale Golf Club