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MCC Footy Tipping – Round 3 – W/ending 30/03/2025

First and foremost, we had two tippers select 8 correct winners what a great effort from Tobes and CheryHawk!!  That of course means our weekly prize has gone off, but there can be only one as the saying goes and it was Toby, compliments of the nearer margin (8 points) who takes the prize, well done mate, $60 is waiting for you in the office!!  No less than 16 of us correctly selected 7 winners, while a further 19 of us found 6 tips to our liking.  There were a few of us snagged 5 tips, some compliments of a misguided loyalty, stay true folks, stay true!!  However, there were even a couple of 4’s in there and more than 1 3, 4 in fact! (follow that train of thought if you dare!!).

As mentioned, it was a derby prize on offer and yes, while a few of us did back a West Coast win, and a good number of us didn’t actually get a selection in, the vast majority tipped a Freo victory, go figure! That meant we were separated by margin, and one tipper got the margin perfect, congratulations go to Gavin Harrison (GavHarro) well done mate, Shareen has $50 with your name on it!

And so to our leader board and compliments of a terrific weekend of Tipping, Toby now lead the pack, sharing the stage with GoPapa, both with 21 tips.  Hot on their heals on 20 is Alday, S Brennan, Morgo, Chips, Locky and Back2Back.  Kingpen and Puckers12 with 19 round out our top 10, however also on 19 are Haydos, CheryHawk, KB, Barady, weescot, Eric, Howsthat, Kaydee, Paddles118, Fyfey and Brett.Mavrick.  The field is already starting to spread, so don’t let the leaders get away from you!!

There are 11 of us still in the knockout comp, so keep it going folks, well done.

Friday night saw the lucky tippers draw at the clubhouse and once again it has jackpotted, so get along on Friday and see if you can get a piece of the $60 on offer now!

Ted Pankhurst

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Hole In One for Month of March 2025

Congratulations to Helen Constable who scored a Hole In One on 13th March 2025 on Hole 10A, in the Women’s Closing Day Competition.

Great Achievement Helen ! Well Done.

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From the President. Metropolitan Golf Facility of the Year !

Dear Members

I am privileged to advise that the MCC again won the Metropolitan Golf Facility of the Year, last Friday night in front of 500 industry peers at the Crown Resort.

This is the fourth time MCC has nominated in the last eight years, winning in 2017, 2019, 2022, and now 2024.

This is a tremendous achievement to continually be recognised with this Award however, it was stated by our governing bodies that MCC is very deserving, “as it governs at a level above the rest of the industry, and why it operates so soundly and achieves outstanding results”.

Winning such awards with this endorsement is a great reflection on the club.

It was an extensive process, but some of the key aspects in the areas of nomination we were recognised for excelling in:

Governance

• The change to our new governing structure, how we now structure, and the seamless change with member support.
• The decision-making processes and therefore, how the club successfully addresses industry issues. All guided by Strategic and Master Planning.
• Whilst many clubs are struggling to get lease renewals at the standard 21 years, the club renewed for 30 years, a tremendous outcome.

Membership and participation

• The benefits and price MCC offers membership is recognised as outstanding
• The course is at capacities, but how it is managed through a business model
• The golf academy, how well it is structured, pathways and support

Financial

• With a turnover of $4.3m and surplus of $950,000, the club sits at the top of golf clubs in all Australia, let alone WA.
• Significant capital reinvestment, self funded with no levies, large price increases, selling land or loans.
• The ability to reinvest heavily and still build cash reserves for the $2m irrigation system.
• The long-term capital and financial planning, and business models in order to meet the required reinvestment golf facilities need to undertake.

Course

• It was certainly recognised the issues all courses are having with foreign grasses, but the ability to address these with the resulting presentation of the course for the WA Open was outstanding

Clubhouse

• The extension of the Balcony is a great addition
• Taking over the food business model, with an increase in services, and done profitably rather than at a cost

Community

• The support of other charities and organisations.
• Significant in kind contributions to other community organisations

• Programs such as the Clontarf Tuition Program the club funds, is a highlight in W.A.

Great governance allows excellent operations, which deliver the desired results. We must acknowledge the long-term evolution of our governance, lead by all past Boards and Committees. You do not evolve a club to such successes in one year. It is a constant understanding that those who volunteer on committees, work to and evolve the governance of a club, not their own agendas.

Our employees are a standout. It was recognised by the judging panel the amount of work the club went through last year, which creates significant challenges to all employees. The club met these challenges, whilst retaining 100% of all permanent employees through 2024. 

To achieve this recognition we are fortunate to have a very hardworking, professional and competent Board and Management team.  A massive congratulations to past and present people that have contributed.

And finally, but importantly,  to you as Members.  Your support for our evolution has contributed to this success.  MCC has a fantastic facility and I thank you for being part of it.

Continue to enjoy your golf and this great club.

Ron Stone, President

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Club Night – Friday 4 April 2025. Results 28.02.2025.

The Meat Raffle was won by Darren Jeffrey.

The Lucky Members Draw was Mark Hardie.  Mark was not in attendance so the Members Draw JACKPOTS to $700.00

Chase the Ace, was drawn by Dion Layton, Dion picked the 2 of Hearts, the Jackpot will be for $1200 for 4th April 2025.

The new Footy Tipping Member Draw – Greg Della Santina name was drawn, Greg was not in attendance so the amount will jackpot to $60.00.

This Friday 4th April will be Rock N Roll night ! Bring your dancing shoes and dance the night away.

Please make your dinner booking for Friday’s at the office.

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Congratulations! Metropolitan Golf Facility of the Year!

The Western Australian Golf Industry Awards  was held last night, Friday 28th March 2025.
Congratulations Mandurah Country Club winners of the 2024 Metropolitan Golf Facility of the year! 

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