As winter settles in across the valley, the cooler conditions have continued to provide excellent golfing weather, with the course holding up beautifully despite the busy competition schedule. The past fortnight has seen plenty happening around Macksville Country Club, with members enjoying a mix of championship golf, medal events and keenly contested midweek competitions. Congratulations to all of our winners, particularly P. Donges, who claimed the Monthly Medal, A. Clarke, who took home the Spoon, and A. Ross, who continued his good form with a midweek victory. It’s also been pleasing to see familiar names featuring on the leaderboards alongside several members enjoying well-earned success throughout the month.
Our championship season has also been in full swing, with the Mixed Foursomes Championship and Foursomes Championship producing some outstanding golf. Congratulations to all of our Gross and Net winners and everyone who took part in what were highly competitive events. A sincere thank you goes to Kinnear & Cartwright, Nambucca River Co-op, and Brad & Cheryl Fortescue for their generous sponsorship, along with all of our volunteers who continue to help prepare the course, run competitions and make each event possible. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated and plays a significant role in the continued success of golf at Macksville Country Club.
Membership Reminder
A reminder to all members: Golf Australia/Golf NSW affiliations will be removed from any memberships that remain unpaid. Once your affiliation is removed, you will be ineligible to play in official competitions, and your handicap record will become inactive until your membership has been renewed.
If you have not yet renewed your membership for the current season, please contact the Club and finalise your renewal as soon as possible to avoid any interruption to your golf.
Thank you to everyone who has already renewed their membership and continues to support golf at Macksville Country Club.
Individual Match Play Championship 2026
Entries are now open for the 2026 Individual Match Play Championship, proudly sponsored by Macksville Pharmacy and The Shoe Baron.
This annual event is always one of the highlights of our golfing calendar, providing members with the opportunity to test themselves in head-to-head match play over several weeks. Whether you’re aiming to go deep into the draw or simply enjoy a different format of golf, we encourage all eligible members to nominate.
The nomination sheet is on the Notice Board in the club.
A sincere thank you to Macksville Pharmacy and The Shoe Baron for their generous sponsorship and continued support of golf at Macksville Country Club. Their ongoing commitment helps make events like this possible, and we encourage our members to support the businesses that support our club.
Four Ball Best Ball Match Play Championship 2026
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Four Ball Best Ball Match Play Championship, proudly sponsored by The Bridge Café.
Grab a partner and enter one of the club’s most popular knockout events. The Four Ball Best Ball format combines teamwork, strategy and match play, making for some exciting contests as teams progress through the draw. Whether you’re a seasoned match-play competitor or simply looking to enjoy a different style of competition, this event is a fantastic opportunity to get involved.
The nomination sheet is on the Notice Board in the club.
A big thank you to The Bridge Café for their continued sponsorship of this championship and their ongoing support of golf at Macksville Country Club. We encourage all members to support the local businesses that generously support our club.
Volunteers Needed
The Golf Committee is seeking assistance from members who can volunteer a small amount of their time to help around the course and support the ongoing presentation of our facilities.
There are a number of tasks where additional help would make a significant difference, including ball collection on the driving range, rough maintenance, course clean-up, gardening, minor repairs, and general course presentation. No special skills are required, and members can contribute as much or as little time as they are able.
As with many community sporting clubs, much of what we enjoy today has been built by volunteers. Whether it’s an hour occasionally or more regular involvement, every contribution helps reduce the workload on staff and ensures the course continues to be presented to a high standard for members and visitors alike.
If you would like to lend a hand or simply learn more about how you can assist, please speak with a member of the Golf Committee or contact the Club. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Below is a Summary of people who have put their hand up, and also shows where we need more help. Thankyou to everyone already helping out.
Volunteers Register
| Area of Support | Specific Job | Times Required | Volunteers |
| Golf Course | Rough Mowing | 1-3 times per week, depending on the season | (needed) Michael Simpson, Grant Ellis, has expressed some interest, but would need to confirm availability, |
| Fairway Mowing | Gary Clarke | ||
| Mechanic | For equipment / carts when required | (needed) -Bob Lindsay mentioned he would be happy to help | |
| Gardens | 1-2 per year | Possibly part of a Working Bee Crew (needed) | |
| Greens | When Ricky is away | Gary Clarke | |
| Tee sign cleaning | Possibly part of a Working Bee Crew (needed) | ||
| Golf Cart Repair & Maintenance | Dave Poole | ||
| Bowls Green | Roll the greens | 3 x per week | Ken Grace |
| Maintenance of Seats /Shades/Scoring Signs | Need to confirm with Bowls committee | ||
| Gardens around greens | As required | Lady Bowlers | |
| Club | Windows | Regularly | Need to confirm if this is a Staff/Cleaners role |
| Entrance / Carpark | Possibly part of a Working Bee Crew (needed) | ||
| Courtesy Bus | Wednesday-Saturday | (Needed) | |
| Office | Assist Tracy | Carol Turner Carmel Freudenstein | |
| IT | Website | Matt Baker | |
| Social Media | Club events Bistro, golf and bowls regular community engagement | Jessica Lambert Work with Amber and Matt | |
| Golf Committee | Running of Daily Competition, open events, sponsorships, handicapping | Members of the Golf Committee | |
| Bowls Committee | Running of Daily Competition, open events, sponsorships, growing the game. | Members of the Bowls Committee | |
| Junior Golf | Organisation & Coaching | Matt Baker assisted by Glen Baker | |
| Driving Range | Ball Pick Up | Every afternoon | Mon -M Baker Tues – P O’Neil Wed- ? Peter Joyce Thurs – Fri – ? (needed) Sat – ? (needed) Sun – P Bambury |
| Bottles & Cans | Pick up and deliver to Coffs | When required | Brendon Howard has offered to do this – Just need to confirm when we are ready for him |
Completing a Scorecard
As a reminder to all players, scorecards submitted after competitions must be completed clearly and correctly. Recently, a number of cards handed in have been difficult to read or missing important details, such as player names, totals, dates, markers’ signatures, and other required information. This creates unnecessary delays and difficulties when finalising competition results at the end of the day.
While golf has always been built on honesty and integrity, it also relies on players taking responsibility for correctly completing and checking their scorecards before submission. Under the Rules of Golf set out by the R&A, players are responsible for ensuring their card is accurate and properly completed. In previous years, incomplete or incorrect cards often led to disqualification. While we aim to keep competitions enjoyable and relaxed, maintaining basic standards is important for the smooth running and fairness of the competitions.
The Golf Committee asks all players to please take an extra moment before submitting their cards to ensure they are legible, signed, correctly totalled, and contain all required details. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and helps volunteers and committee members process results.
Scheduled Events
2026 Schedule is available with the link below. Also Available in the Drop-Down Menu Labelled “Golf”
July 2026
Sat 4 Jul – Stroke Medal & Spoon, Kinnear & Cartwright Electrical
Sat 11 Jul – 4BBB Stableford, Tony Hardge Day – Roy Rudner & Brian King
Sat 18 Jul – Single Stableford, Wishbone Ceremonies
Sat 25 Jul – Single Stableford (Mystery 4Ball Aggregate), Paul Habgood – Nambucca Pro Shop
August 2026
Sat 1 Aug – Stroke Medal & Spoon, Macksville Smash Repairs
Sat 8 Aug – Single Stableford, Patrick Ward’s Pharmacy
Sat 15 Aug – 2 Ball Stableford Multiplier, Tony & Susan Adams
Sat 22 Aug – Single Stableford, Macksville Automotive Services
Sat 29 Aug – 3 Man Ambrose, Allan Clarke Day
Saturday 27 June 2026
Sponsor: Kinnear & Cartwright
Medal
🏅 P. Donges
Spoon
🥄 A. Clarke
Placegetters
- 1st Runner Up: J. Welsh
- 2nd Runner Up: B. Spear
- 3rd Runner Up: D. Sinclair
Nearest to the Pins
- Division 1: M. Baker
- Division 2: D. Hughes
Ball Winners
- K. Cooper
- E. Booth
- M. Graham
- R. Donnelly
- A. Clarke
- M. Ziebel
- N. Oakes
- G. Clarke
- T. Adams
- M. O’Brien
- Q. Cooper
- J. Williams
- G. Everett
Midweek Competition 270
Winner
🏆 A. Ross
Ball Winners
- Q. Cooper
- S. Hunt
- S. Riddell
- C. Ross
- J. Wilkes
- N. Cunneen
- P. Donges
Ladies Stableford – 30 June 2026
Winner
🏆 K. Jackson
Runner Up
🥈 J. Montague
Nearest to the Pins
- 3rd: J. Montague
- 17th: K. Jackson
Chook Run (Ends 27 June 2026)
Winner
🏆 R. Matthews
Runner Up
🥈 G. Vincent
Weekly Nearest to the Pin Winners
- Week 1: B. Harper
- Week 2: D. Forrester
Ball Winners
- T. Johnson
- R. Runner
- J. Wilkes
- R. Lindsay
- P. Bowman
- R. McInnis
- B. Klar
- J. Poole
Golf Committee 2026/27
President: Matt Baker
Vice President: Neil Cunneen
Captain: Jordan Welsh
Vice Captain: Phil Bambury
Secretary: Nikki Laird
Handicapper: Dave Poole / Noel Austin
Committee : Carmel Freudenstein, Eddie Booth, Gary Clarke, Peter Lambert and Murray Smith.
