Maclean Golf Club

Issued 22/07/2025

Brief Facts for Members of inclusions in the draft MOU between our Club and the Maclean Bowling Club

How Long does the MOU Last?

•The MOU document lasts for 20 years.

Will the Club Still be called Maclean Golf Club?

• The Golf Club will still trade and advertise as the Maclean Golf Club.

• The Golf club will be an entity of the Maclean Bowling Club.

Will Golf and the Volunteers on the course still be run by a Golf Committee?

• There will be an elected Golf committee, elected from golfing members.

• The elected Golf Committee will comprise from 5 to 9 members.

• The golf committee will be charged with running golf, volunteers and course improvements etc. Very similar to what happens now.

• There will still be sub-committees such as Ladies, Greens, Match etc.

• The Bowling club will issue the Golf Committee with a budget to run events and capital projects such as cart paths etc.

Can the Bowling club make widespread changes to the Golf Course, build new buildings units etc?

• No, any changes on the golf course proper must be authorised in writing by the golf committee.

• The Bowling club cannot build new buildings or structures on the golf course proper without the golf committees’ written approval. A Survey has been undertaken to define the golf course proper and spare land. (See Following) Note: The golf course proper does not included areas such as the clubhouse, carpark, cart sheds, green keepers’ area and spare land.

Can the Bowling Club sell the land?

• The Maclean Bowling Club cannot sell the land or core parts of the property without a vote of the members.

What will the golf course look like?

• The course will be kept as an 18-hole par 72 standalone golf course.

Will me Golf Fees Increase?

• Membership, green fees, competition fees etc. will be set through a recommendation by the golf committee and authorised by the board of the Maclean Bowling Club. Fees cannot be increased by more than CPI for the first 3 years.

What are the bowling club’s intentions in relation to investment into the Golf Club?

• The Maclean Bowling club has committed an initial capital expenditure of $300,000 on club house improvements (These improvements are those that do not require a DA(Development Application)), Improvements include, golf cart replacement, dam dredging, cart paths, upgrading point of sale systems, computer equipment, furniture and fittings, gaming machines, audio equipment and security systems.

• Following the 1st year, it is the Bowling club board’s intention to assess the business and look to continue to improve the course, facilities and the business, as well as, investigate longer term projects such as those requiring DA’s.

What Happens to the Staff, will they lose their jobs?

• All Staff will be offered the same role and/or better conditions

Will I still be able to Volunteer on the Course?

Yes, volunteers will still be welcome under the supervision of the Course Superintendent and Greens Committee.

What Happens if the Bowling Club wishes to Cease Trading or a larger club wishes to take over the Maclean Bowling Club?

• If the Bowling club is ever taken over or wishes to cease trading of the Golf Club the golfing committee will be given the option to trigger a Deamalgamation process.

What happens if a De-amalgamation is triggered, who will own what and will the golf club be able to operate?

 • If a de-amalgamation was to occur, and the golf club committee committed to take back over, the golf club would retain the equivalent of all assets the Golf Club owns now including cash at hand. The cash at hand will be calculated at cash handed over plus CPI increase over the time.

• In the event of a De-amalgamation, any fixed assets, improvements on the buildings and land will be transferred to the Golf Club.

If you have any questions/feedback for the board, please email the Board at mail@macleangolfclub.com.au attention to the Hon Secretary.

Thank you

Issued 01/07/2025

Dear Staff and Members,

Thank you for your patience as our Board continues discussions with the Maclean Bowling Club regarding a proposed amalgamation.

We’re pleased to share that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is nearing completion. To keep you informed and involved, we invite you to attend a staff and members-only meeting.

Please note: The MOU is in the stages of finalisation, prior to an endorsement by both boards and signing. This meeting is the final stage of that process and as such is not a vote on the amalgamation.

Maclean Golf Club’s solicitor will be present to answer your questions directly as part of the consultation process.

It’s an opportunity to:

- Learn more about the current draft of the MOU and agreements made between the two boards.

- Understand the next steps in the process

- Ask questions on what has been agreed upon between the boards.

- Ask questions on what it means to the club legally

- Provide input to the process.

Note: input will only be accepted by current financial members (including Life Members) and Staff Members. Suggestions must be submitted in writing to the Board on the night or within 2 days of the meeting to mail@macleangolfclub.com.au. To be considered suggestions must including your name, signature and membership number.

Due to expected high interest, space restrictions and to ensure everyone can hear the speakers easily, we’ve scheduled two meeting sessions on the same day. Please use the MiGolf booking platform (The same as you would book a tee time) to select your preferred time. Note: The booking looks like a shot gun start competition on separate tees, this is not the case the meeting is inside the clubhouse and this system was setup, as it was the easiest way for members to be able to book online. Pick any spot, it does not matter there is no reserved seating. Each session will be capped at 60 attendees:

- Meeting 1: Tuesday 29 th July 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Maclean Golf Course Clubhouse

- Meeting 2: Tuesday 29 th July 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM Maclean Golf Course Clubhouse

Doors will open at 3.30pm for meeting one. Following these meetings, the Board will review all member and staff feedback and work towards finalising the MOU for board endorsements and signing.

Here’s a look at the potential pathway ahead:

1. The MOU document is finalised.

2. The MOU needs to be endorsed by both boards and signed.

3. The MOU document will be displayed in each club and be provided to members 21 days prior to a special meeting.

4. A vote will be scheduled for members of each club members to approve or reject the MOU and proposed amalgamation.

5. If approved, a timeline will be established for implementation, including preparations for staff and members

Given the complexity of the process, we’re unable to provide exact dates for each step. However, both boards are keen to final the process in a timely manner. If you have any questions/feedback for the board, please email the Board at mail@macleangolfclub.com.au attention to the Hon Secretary.

Thank you

Issued 22/06/2025

SAVE THE DATE: The Maclean Women Golfers will be hosting 'The Hidden Gem' 36 hole stableford, 2 day tournament on the 22-23 September with $4,000 in prizes. Entries will close on the 11th September.

For more details or to register your interest email macleanladygc.secretary@gmail.com or call Helen on 0428 284 180

Issued 10/06/2025

Please note the final 2 rounds of the 2025 Women's Championships have been postponed and will now be played on the 27th August and 3rd September.

Issued 05/06/2025

With the continued wet weather over the previous months we are moving the Men's club championships to later in the year.
The proposed new dates will be as follows.

Round 1 Saturday 6th September
Round 2 Sunday 7th September
Round 3 Saturday 13th September
Round 4 Saturday 20th September

Issued 15/05/2025

Maclean Women's Golf changes to events program due to continued wet weather:

May 21st - Single Stableford (sponsored by Variety Meats)

May 28th - Single Stableford (Eye Care Plus)

June 4th - Stroke round 3 Club Championships, plus 3rd Monthly Medal and Mabel McKenzie Vets 3rd NSW Medal (sponsor Nicole Hair & Co)

June 11th - Stroke final round of Club Championships and 4th Monthly Medal plus 4th NSW Medal, Country Vets (sponsor Maclean Hotel)

June 18th - 2 person Ambrose and half yearly meeting (sponsor N Commerford & E Piddington)

June 24th - CANCELLED Maclean Women's Vet Open Day

June 25th - Stroke 5th Monthly Medal & NSW Medal, and 2nd Maclean Women's Medal (sponsor Carmel & Mick Rogers)

July 2nd - Stroke 6th Monthly Medal, 2nd Maclean Women's Medal and 1st Handicap Championship

For further details contact Helen McFarlane on 0428 284 810

Issued 09/04/2025

MACLEAN JUNIOR GOLF DAY - full results can be found HERE

Issued 07/04/2025

MEMBERS UPDATE: The Monthly Medal #6 has been moved to this Saturday the 12th April. This event will also include the qualifier for the Handicap Matchplay.

To see what events are coming up be sure to visit our calendar which can be found in the following link:

https://www.macleangolfclub.com.au/competitions#Calendar