McLeod's free golfing expo

Mt Ommaney’s McLeod Country Golf Club is holding a free golf expo on Sunday, June 19 from 8am to 3pm for members of the public and golfing enthusiast’s.

The golf expo will include a putting clinic, a driver demonstration by PGA professionals, a short game clinic, fashion parade, nearest to the pin competition, demonstrations by leading golfing suppliers, lucky door prize, information stands and kits and much more.

Food and drinks will also be available for purchase on the day.

McLeod Country Golf Club was formed in 1968 for both men and women players and their families to enjoy.

McLeod Country Golf Club is the only golf club in the Southern hemisphere administered by women and is one of the few such clubs in the world.

There is a misconception by some that McLeod is a ‘women’s only’ golf club, however the club welcomes women, men and juniors with regular beginner’s groups held on Thursday mornings and Saturday afternoons.

McLeod Country Golf Club is located at Gertrude McLeod Crescent, Mt Ommaney.

For more information on the expo phone the McLeod Country Golf Club Pro Shop on 3376 3922 or visit www.mcleodgolf.com.au

McLeod Golf Club on course to rebuild - Your News - South-West News

McLeod Golf Club on course to rebuild - Your News - South-West News

McLeod Country Golf Club underwater 3pm 11 January 2011

McLeod green thumbs celebrate special day

McLeod Country Golf Club’s gardening ladies marked the centenary celebration of International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8 by helping to restore the club’s gardens to their former glory.

The Mt Ommaney club’s beautiful gardens were affected during the January floods.

Club president Di Paez said the gardening ladies regularly meet on Tuesdays to help look after the attractive gardens of the golf club.

“The ladies are responsible for planting, pruning and maintaining the gardens around the tees and throughout the course,” she said.

“The ladies are very passionate about the gardens and take time away from playing a round of golf to help.

“It was great to see them get back into gardening to help celebrate such a special occasion for women.”

International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.

The first International Women’s Day was celebrated on March 19, 1911 in Germany following a declaration by the Socialist Party of America. 100 years on, the day has become a global mainstream event celebrated across several countries.

McLeod Country Golf Club was formed in 1968 for both men and women players and their families to enjoy.

McLeod Country Golf Club is the only golf club in the Southern hemisphere administered by women and is one of the few such clubs in the world.

There is a misconception by some that McLeod is a ‘women’s only’ golf club, however the club welcomes women, men and juniors with regular beginner’s groups held on Thursday mornings and Saturday afternoons.

McLeod Golf Club on course to rebuild

The floods haven’t washed away the determination to succeed at Mt Ommaney’s McLeod Country Golf Club.

Members, fellows and staff members have all volunteered to help get the championship course back up and running with all 18 holes now in play.

General Manager Michael Richards said it was only when the 13-metre high water subsided that the full extent of the damage could be assessed.

“All 18 holes were damaged by water and mud. I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was like looking out at a lake,” Mr Richards said.

“The clubhouse was spared but there was major damage to the fairways, greens and waterways.

View from the third tee during the January 2011 floods

“We will have to replace the sand, matting and drainage to the bunkers on the course at a cost of approximately $3000 per bunker and the flags, cups and seats were all washed away.

“We will also have to replace the pumps that water the course.

“The overall damage bill will take some time to quantify but we have had a number of fundraising events and received some generous donations, however we are still looking for further donations to help us get back on our feet.”

Club president Di Paez said she was delighted by the generous help shown by the McLeod golfing community.

“History will show how the 2011 flood decimated the course, but it will also show the commitment demonstrated by the McLeod golfing community to get the course back into tip top shape,” she said.

McLeod Country Golf Club was formed in 1968 for both men and women players and their families to enjoy. McLeod Country Golf Club is the only golf club in the Southern hemisphere administered by women and is one of the few such clubs in the world.

 There is a misconception by some that McLeod is a ‘women’s only’ golf club, however the club welcomes women, men and juniors with regular beginner’s groups held on Thursday mornings and Saturday afternoons.

View from the third tee before the floods

McLeod Golf Club Newsletter Update 4