News Archive

3rd October 2023

Mandurah Country Club Update – Tuesday 3 October 2023

Dear Members,

A brief but important update of some significant current and future activities/events at the Mandurah Country Club (MCC).

The President’s Gala dinner will be held on Saturday 14^th October 2023 and is our premier event to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of members who have made a significant contribution to our club. On the night, several presentations will be made including the naming of a new life member and the ‘Ross Quartermaine’ volunteer of the year. Details can be found on the MCC website, and it would be great to see a strong turnout for what will be a very enjoyable evening.
The new MCC Constitution has been formally approved by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. Accordingly, the new Constitution is now on the MCC website and takes effect immediately.
As previously advised, over the past few months we have been in discussions with the City of Mandurah to renew the golf course lease. I’m pleased to inform you that the City has proposed a term of 30 years (15 + 15) subject to several lease terms and Council approval. The terms of the lease, which are agreed to by the MCC, include standard clauses such as insurance, maintenance, etc and also environmental management stipulating the exclusive use of products that are registered for use by the APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority), and a comprehensive tree management plan.
Balcony extension and undercover area — the club is looking at the next phase of the clubhouse development and we are hoping to commence works in the near future. This will include the removal of current Gazebo and creation of much needed shelter by extending the balcony which will create an undercover area that will also be utilised as an entertainment area during the warmer weather. The concrete aggregate leading into the clubhouse will continue throughout the entire area resulting in impressive and functional improvements to the clubhouse.
Over the past few months, the City of Mandurah has charted and assessed the health and associated risk factors of 1500 trees on the course. As you would be aware, a number of trees were removed during the recent course closure and this program will continue on a priority basis over coming years in conjunction with an agreed replacement program which we will commence in the near future.

It doesn’t take long to provide a written update, but I can assure you the results and projects outlined have taken a lot of time and effort with numerous people involved to ensure a successful outcome.

Kind regards

Ian Johnson, MCC President

28th September 2023

Mandurah Junior Bowl – Monday 2 October 2023 – Results

Was held on Monday 2 October 2023, the weather.. well very average, but some great golf was played, thank you to all the juniors who played on the day, and hope to see you again next year.

Congratulations goes to the Winners of the Day:

Boy Gross Winner – Daniel Litchfield from the Mandurah Country Club.

Girls Gross Winner – Isabella Leniartek from the Mount Lawley Golf Club.

Well done a great achievement !

The Mandurah Country Club was well represented with 13 Juniors competing from our Club, great to see the hard work from our Clinics and our On-Course Sundays that are starting to show results.

Congratulations to the following Junior winners and place holders from Mandurah Country Club:-

Daniel Litchfield – Winner overall gross Boys with a score of 75 Gross ( Also winner of boys 13-14 years).

Riley Bell – Boys 15-17 Years 3rd place with 72 Nett.

Mason Tuckey Boys 13-14 Years 3rd with 73 Nett.

Girls 13-14 Year – Winner Isabella Day with 70 Net ( also coming 4th Overall Girls with 85 Gross)

Girls 15-17 Years – Runner up Abbey Burnham 78 Net

Girls 12 & under – Allayna Engel 3rd – 73 Net

27th September 2023

Hole in One – August and September 2023

Congratulations to Pablo Roig and Izaac Heales on Hole In Ones.

Pablo Roig – Hole In One on Hole No. 14, on the 12 August 2023 in the Mixed Saturday Competition.

Rose Gielingh – Hole In One on Hole No. 1 on the 8 September 2023 in the Friday’s Event of the Ladies Spring Carnival.

Izaac Heales – Hole In One on Hold No. 17 on the 23 September 2023 in the Mixed Saturday Competition.

27th September 2023

Insurance Cover – Members Update

Dear Members,

As highlighted in the Annual Report 2021/2022, the cost of insurance premiums has increased significantly over recent years, a 60% increase equating to an additional $50,000 in premiums. Of particular concern is the risk profile of the golf industry resulting in a scarcity of companies willing to insure golf, due to the multiple areas of risk that exposes insurers to potential significant payouts.

The Mandurah Country Club has been proactive in risk mitigation and a recent example of this was the decision to withdraw the charging facility for Lithium batteries stored at the buggy shed. We have continued to enhance our risk mitigation strategies and even with no claims over the last three years, our premiums have increased dramatically. Whilst we currently remain on a standard golf insurance policy, it is near impossible to attract new insurers to insure golf facilities.

The Mandurah Country Club has undertaken a significant insurance review with the assistance of our insurance broker, in order to identify areas of risk and causal factors that inevitably lead to higher premiums. The following provides concise information to all members on insurance coverage and the changes that will be implemented in the near future:

Members Individual Liability.

This is not a Club insurance policy but a member policy that is incorporated in your annual subscription as a result of the affiliation to Golf Australia. This is a policy between a member and Golf Australia that covers each member’s liability for damages to 3^rd party property, or personal injury.

An obligation on members is the requirement to advise the club after a round if you believe an event has occurred that might give rise to a claim.

Note the club does not take on the liability for individual members, green fee players or visitors.

What is covered under the Club’s insurance policies?

Club Assets & Liabilities — This includes but is not limited to all club owned property and scenarios where the club can be held liable for damages caused.
Statutory Insurance obligations — this includes items such as Workers Compensation.

These are required policies to ensure the club complies with legal obligations, and also to protect the club, the board, members, and volunteers. To ensure we are adequately covered the club underwent a comprehensive valuation last year.

Not insured by the Club.

All personal property owned by members. This includes motorised carts, golf clubs and associated equipment, bags and buggies, whether stored at the club or where the loss or damage of equipment occurs either on or off club grounds. This is a standard for similar scenarios where an individual may have storage for boats, caravans, or personal items on a third-party property. This is currently part of the agreement for buggy storage, so we want to ensure members are aware of this.
Additionally, I can confirm the club has liability insurance in place for the scenario where a person believes it is the club’s responsibility/fault that they have suffered loss of or damage to equipment or indeed personal injury.

We cannot give individual insurance advice and suggest you contact your individual insurers to ascertain what cover is appropriate if you choose to store your personal equipment at the golf club.

If you do have any queries, please make contact with me, I am happy to assist where appropriate.

Regards

Grant Shortland-Jones, General Manager

19th September 2023