FACTFILE

THE COURSE

LOCATION: 16 Nineteenth Ave, Kirwan, Townsville, Queensland. CONTACT: (07) 4773 4777. WEBSITE: www.tropicsgolfclub.com.au DESIGNERS: Original designer unknown (1981), Graham Papworth (2005), Graham Marsh Golf Design (ongoing). SLOPE RATINGS: MEN: 130 (blue tees), 127 (white), 115 (yellow). WOMEN: 123 (red and yellow tees). PLAYING SURFACES: Bermuda (fairways). Five greens have recently been replaced with Bermuda TifEagle, the remaining 13 greens are Bermuda Tifdwarf, soon to be replaced with TifEagle. GREEN FEES: $28 (18 holes, Sunday-Friday); $32 (Saturday). Weekday special – unlimited golf with a twin share cart $32.50 per player. COURSE SUPERINTENDENT: Brett Barsby. PGA PROFESSIONALS: Matthew Duke, Stephen P. Oliver and looking for two more PGA professionals to grow with the team at Tropics Golf Club

THE CLUB

MEMBERSHIP: Membership at Tropics Golf Club is limited to five- and seven-day memberships. For further information, email the club on info@tropicsgc.com.au LICENSED BAR & CAFÉ: Open seven days a week. FUNCTION CENTRE: The club boasts a 140-seat function centre with elevated views of the golf course and is available seven days a week together with bar and commercial kitchen. DRIVING RANGE: Over 350 metre long driving range together with practice chipping and putting facility. GOLF ACADEMY: Multiple Australian PGA Professionals conducting golf lessons, clinics and on-course evaluations