News Archive

31st March 2025

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.

31st March 2025

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

31st March 2025

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.

29th March 2025

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!