CORPORATE SPECIAL: NETWORK SWING
Corporate golf days have long been considered one of the best ways to impress potential clients, thank existing ones or reward employees. Find a club that caters to your needs with this edition of our annual corporate golf guide.
Corporate golf days are a great way to impress potential clients, thank existing ones or reward employees. Find a club that caters to your needs with our annual corporate golf guide.
It’s no secret corporate golf days are extremely beneficial for building and strengthening business relationships, both within your own team and with your clients. The nature of the sport allows for extensive communication, participation and teamwork, while hosting a well-organised event leaves lasting impressions.
Golf clubs are more flexible than ever these days, and are generally able to tailor a ordable packages to suit your needs. Everything will be taken care of – from welcome packs to catering, function facilities, lessons, mini golf and activities for non-golfers. While some clubs even o er on-course accommodation.
Take advantage of conference rooms to work through any formalities, before utilising motorised carts and indulging in some of the country’s finest golf courses. Most clubs organise and oversee a format of your choice – including ambrose – that will feature long and straight drive competitions, themed holes, nearest-thepins, prizes and more.
Follow your game with food and drinks in either the clubhouse or on-course restaurant, trade stories and o er your new playing partners some valuable feedback.
Whether you’re looking for a fresh way to entertain clients or employees, or just need a day away from the desk, a corporate golf day is hard to beat.
Each of the clubs listed over the following pages will go above and beyond to ensure that your event runs smoothly, from the first drive to the very last putt.
NSW/ACT MONASH COUNTRY CLUB
Situated on Sydney’s Northern Beaches with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, Monash Country Club is a magnificent private Group One course with legendarily quick greens and beautiful kikuyu fairways, placing it high on golfers’ “must play” list.
With recent course developments taking place, members and their guests are excited about the future direction of this popular club.
The club has been in the middle of one of its busiest years, with a stunning redesign of the 18th hole facilitating a redevelopment of the driving range, along with an ongoing bunker renovation program.
Corporate golf days are welcome at Monash on Thursdays, and you do not have to be a member of the club to host an event. Contact: (02) 9913 8282; www.monashcc.com.au
PACIFIC DUNES PORT STEPHENS
The highly regarded championship golf course; Pacific Dunes Port Stephens, o ers the ideal venue to host social groups or corporate golf events.
Pacific Dunes’ $3 million clubhouse is the newest and largest function facility in the area, with the ability to cater for up to 200 seated or 300 standing guests.
The club o ers a point of di erence, too, providing: opportunity for personalised golf clinics, access to PGA professionals to welcome and provide lessons, onsite corporate conference and meeting space.
In addition, the team of PGA professionals, experienced catering sta and dedicated coordinators make it their business to ensure corporate events are well-planned and perfectly executed.
Pacific Dunes has hosted hundreds of successful corporate days for a wide variety of businesses and is ready to welcomes yours. Contact: (02) 4916 0500; www.pacificdunes.com.au
TWIN CREEKS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Set amongst a spectacular 850 acres of rural landscape with a stunning woodland backdrop, Twin Creeks’ par-72 layout o ers a challenging yet rewarding experience to golfers of all skill levels. The new home of the NSW Open is certain to provide a terrific location for any corporate day. In addition to the Graham Marsh-designed course, Twin Creeks o ers some of Sydney’s premium practice facilities, including: a full-turf driving range, 500m2 practice putting green and a specialised bunker complex.
Head o course to relax and enjoy the contemporary surrounds of the award-winning clubhouse, home to the 19th Bar, exclusive Members’ Lounge and the picturesque Paperbark Restaurant.
Twin Creeks is easily accessible via the major Sydney motorways and is centrally located between western Sydney’s major cities of Penrith and Parramatta. Contact: (02) 9670 8863; www.twincreeksgolf.com.au
QUEENSLAND BROOKWATER GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Corporate golf events are about creating and nurturing relationships. Brookwater Golf & Country Club provides the perfect environment to spend time establishing strong connections with your clients and sta .
Situated just 30 minutes’ drive from Brisbane’s CBD and 45 minutes from the Gold Coast, Brookwater is the ideal location for your next event.
The Greg Norman designed golf course is the centrepiece of the club. Meandering its way through naturally undulating Australian bushland, Brookwater is a spectacular 18-hole, par-72 championship course with signature bunkering and superb use of natural waterways.
Whether you’re planning a corporate golf event or just a day out on course with clients, you will appreciate the experience and expertise of the Brookwater team. Contact: (07) 3814 5500; www.brookwater.com.au
RAMADA RESORT KOORALBYN VALLEY
Situated in the stunning countryside of the Gold Coast Hinterland region is a hidden oasis called Ramada Resort Kooralbyn Valley.
The resort boasts an 18-hole award-winning course, 101 four-star hotel rooms, conference and events centre, day spa, restaurant, café and tavern.
An ideal destination for corporate events and team building activities, everything is
in place for spending valuable time with important clients or bonding with employees or colleagues.
Queensland’s most challenging golf course (former home to Jason Day and Adam Scott, with Greg Norman as its previous tour professional) oers aordable Stay and Play packages, with additional benefits for groups, including breakfast, lunches and vouchers for competition prizes. Contact: (07) 5544 6688; www.ramadaresortkooralbynvalley.com.au
RACV ROYAL PINES RESORT
RACV Royal Pines Resort, boasting 27 challenging holes of golf, is Australia’s home of championship golf and perfect for you next corporate day.
The resort is where fervent golfers can experience a challenging layout, combined with a five-star environment. With tight, tree-lined fairways and undulating greens, each nine-hole course has its own distinctive challenges, requiring a unique skill set in order to have a successful round.
Royal Pines Resort, combined with 333 modern accommodation rooms, six restaurant outlets, gymnasium, spa, five tennis courts and brand new water-splash park, oers five-star facilities that are second to none. Contact: (07) 5597 8700; www.racv.com.au
VICTORIA CLUB MANDALAY
Club Mandalay is fast becoming the go-to destination for all golfers looking for something special when booking their next round of golf, and the latest addition to the Thomson Perrett portfolio certainly oers that.
Situated in the heart of Mandalay Estate in the new suburb of Beveridge, just o the Hume Highway and only a 30-minute drive from Melbourne’s CBD, the par-72 course measures 6,285 metres and is already ranked inside the top-100 public access courses in Australia.
The course oers spectacular scenery, superb playing surfaces and an intriguing design. The par-3s are challenging but spectacular at Mandalay. Especially the 173-metre 11th, which features a large dam on the right and an undulated green which is surrounded by bunkers.
Club Mandalay is a great place to host your next event. Its team of professionals will assist you in putting together the perfect corporate golf day. Contact: (03) 9037 3700; www.clubmandalay.com.au
CURLEWIS GOLF CLUB
Corporate events with a dierence are a specialty at Curlewis Golf Club; ocially the fastest growing golf club in Australia.
Curlewis tailors events and activities to suit the clientele with the main emphasis being on fun and team building. Located just one hour from Melbourne and 15 minutes from Geelong, the Curlewis dierence shines through on a number of levels.
To play Curlewis is to fall in love with “the emerald” of The Bellarine. Think large contoured greens, naturally undulating fairways and a well bunkered, links-style layout watered year round.
The hip clubhouse can seat up to 150 and the contemporary Spike Bar is perfect for a more intimate event. While December 2017 will see the opening of a state-of-the-art new driving range and conference facility at the western end of the course. Contact: (03) 5251 1111; www.curlewisgolf.com.au
KEYSBOROUGH GOLF CLUB
Keysborough Golf Club is perfectly situated amongst Melbourne’s famous Sandbelt courses and oers great corporate golf packages starting from $65 per person.
Nestled amongst a refreshing sanctuary of lakes, magnificent trees and abundant bird life, Keysborough oers an 18-hole, par-73 championship golf course that will test both the experienced and novice golfer, all within 30 minutes of Melbourne’s CBD.
The quality of the golf course is only one of the many elements that contributes to making a golf day at the Keysborough Golf Club successful. The club’s experienced golf events team knows what it takes to cater for your specific requirements to ensure your golf day is memorable.
At Keysborough, corporate golf days are
structured so you feel welcome and embraced, allowing you to focus entirely on your guests and business partners. Contact: (03) 9798 1333; www.keysboroughgolf.com.au
LEONGATHA GOLF CLUB
Midway between Inverloch and Leongatha, and set in magnificent natural bush, Leongatha Golf Club is a beautiful 18-hole, all-weather course designed by Vern Morcom.
Ranked No.65 in Golf Australia’s Top-100 Public Access Courses in the country, Leongatha oers magnificent views and undulating fairways, while retaining a quiet sense of seclusion that you simply can’t get anywhere else.
It provides a great test of golf combined with scenic views of the natural bushland providing the perfect place to hold a corporate golf day. We have a range of meal and drink packages so that your group can find the best one for you.
Situated close to the popular tourist destination, Inverloch, means there is a wide variety of accommodation available within a short 10-minute drive from the club. Contact: (03) 5664 3314; www.leongathagolf.com.au
MOONAH LINKS RESORT
Moonah Links was designed to stage events of national and international importance, in particular, the Australian Open.
If ever nature created a landscape with the great game of golf in mind, it’s the ancient rolling dunes that give rise to the “The Cups Country” on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. If ever man created a venue with great golf events in mind, it’s Moonah Links Resort.
Boasting two championship layouts, the Open and Legends courses, Moonah Links can cater for golf events of any size up to 300 people. The club oers a variety of dining venues and luxuriously appointed suites for on-site accommodation.
The team of experienced event managers will ensure the success of your event. Secure
your 2017/2018 Golf Event at Moonah Links and receive a Stay & Play package valued at $600 (conditions apply). Contact: (03) 5988 2080; www.moonahlinks.com.au
PORT FAIRY GOLF CLUB
The Port Fairy Golf Club is a favourite among businesses and major charities. Situated just a five-minute drive to Port Fairy; a tourism destination on the Great Ocean Road.
The club’s food, golf and accommodation packages can be designed to suit your needs. This could range from a breakfast before golf to cooling drinks on the course to a relaxing BBQ. Its corporate golf packages can cater for 20-100 people.
The club will take care of everything – from organising the tournament, through to use of golf carts, prizes and presentations at the end. This means you can relax with your clients in one of the friendliest environments on an amazing golf course. Contact: (03) 5568 1654; www.portfairygolf.com.au
SANCTUARY LAKES CLUB
Whether you’re entertaining guests from abroad or local businesses, you must choose the right golf club in order to impress and satisfy your guests. Sanctuary Lakes Club oers an unsurpassed range of facilities for its members, including an 18-hole Greg Norman designed championship golf course.
The Corporate Golf team at Sanctuary Lakes is recognised in the industry for its constant endeavours to ensure you and you clients relax and enjoy your day whilst the event runs without a hitch. The club oers complete event management which includes registration, course setup, novelty or concept holes (if required), score collation, results service and more.
Sanctuary Lakes’ team can tailor a fully-customised event to suit your business and networking needs. Contact: (03) 9395 2888; www.sanctuarylakesclub.com.au
SANDHURST CLUB
Sandhurst Club is home to the PGA of Australia and features 36 holes that can accommodate double course events, and up to 280 golfers teeing o and playing at the
same time.
Its stunning $12 million clubhouse, with stone-stacked walls and views over the golf course, can accommodate up to 450 guests; bringing in those extras who don’t play golf but want to be part of the celebration.
The club also has a fleet of 60 motorised GPS-enabled carts and the ability to bring in enough to cover two course events. While non-golfers are kept entertained with alternative activities, including: Zorb soccer, cocktail-making classes, yoga and basketball.
Sandhurst Club is about half-an-hour from Melbourne’s CBD with convenient access for city-based and suburban clients. Its partnership with prominent sporting clubs shows the quality of its corporate golf events. Contact: (03) 8787 7011; www.sandhurst.com
YERING MEADOWS GOLF CLUB
Formally known as the Croydon Golf Club, Yering Meadows was established in 1925 and over the years has earned the reputation of being the premier golf club in the eastern suburbs.
Located on 330 acres in the Yarra Valley, the world-class course was designed by Ross Watson and has regularly been ranked in the nation’s Top-100 Public Access Courses.
Yering Meadows is the ideal venue to host your next corporate golf day. The professional and friendly sta will tailor an event to ensure a successful and enjoyable day for all involved.
Your corporate golf day can feature some or all of the following: registration facilities, on-course refreshments, cart and club hire, use of practice facilities, competitions such as nearest-the-pins, longest and straightest drive, catering, and more. Contact: (03) 9738 9000; www.yeringmeadows.com.au
WESTERN AUSTRALIA WEMBLEY GOLF COURSE
There’s no better way to build and strengthen relationships than in a relaxed and fun environment at one of Perth’s best public courses.
Whether you’re impressing new clients, thanking existing ones, networking, raising funds or rewarding employees, Wembley Golf Course oers a range of options and flexibility to provide a memorable experience for your next event.
Your group can bond over nine or 18 holes of golf, have some fun on the 18-hole miniature course or try FootGolf for something unique. Take your day up a notch with food and beverages in one of the state-of-the-art function rooms or at 300 Acres restaurant and bar. The team at Wembley Golf Course will work with you to ensure your event runs smoothly from the initial enquiry through to the last putt. Contact: (08) 6280 1300; www.wembleygolf.com.au