The Deniliquin Golf Club course is open to local and visiting golfers over the summer period.
Deniliquin Golf Club will set a pathway to its future in a new strategic plan, with a particular focus on developing and supporting the club’s volunteers.
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An explanation on the pathway towards the plan’s implementation was presented by director Jarryd Pearce at the club’s recent annual general meeting.
Titled ‘Our Club – Our Future’, it is described as “the start of our new way of operating and managing our club”.
The plan has a heavy focus on volunteerism and ‘sharing the load’, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
Its next step will be a Volunteers’ Information Session in February, which will outline the plan’s structure and proposed responsibilities.
At the annual meeting, Gary Rodda was elected president, replacing Neil Boswell who did not seek re-election, but will remain on the board.
John Radeski continues as captain and Geoff King continues as treasurer.
New directors are Peter Seely and Felicity McCalman, and returning directors are Iain Goodway, Jane Glowrey and Pearce.
The club reported an operating loss for the 2024-25 financial year after significant capital investment, with more than $1 million having been spent in the past five years on replacing aged assets, for the benefit of members.
In his annual report, Boswell thanked staff, volunteers and board members for their commitment, which has “ensured our clubhouse and on-course events were highly successful, receiving positive feedback from locals, members and visitors alike”.
He said the countless hours contributed by volunteers represent an estimated saving to the club of between $100,000 and $200,000 a year.
Gary Rodda has been appointed president of the Deniliquin Golf Club board.
Boswell said the strategic planning process would clearly outline role responsibilities, position descriptions and expected time commitments, helping potential volunteers identify roles that best suit their skills and availability.
Highlighted throughout the annual meeting was the junior development program, led by Vince Kelly and Linda Brant, working with junior golfers to help them progress to receiving a handicap and playing competitions.
In her report, general manager Sophie Kelly described junior golf development as “a critical focus area”, with the club proud of the ongoing success of clinics and lessons for the younger generation.
She also said driving business growth and community engagement was a key strategy, with the club opening its doors to more community-led events to support the town and welcome more locals.
There was also recognition of golf course management, under the leadership of Terry Howe, with consistent positive feedback from visitors regarding the quality of the course, including professional golfers who competed in a successful Pro-Am tournament.
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