First Walking The Faiways for 2024 and I've got a few things to bring to you.

Come with me as I keep you informed with what's happening on golf courses around Australia with updates as to who is changing their course, which courses have architects starting new work and what has generally been happening around the country. The only place where you will get a huge insight from the inner working of Australian golf courses!

You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!

We need your help now, time is running out!

Moore Park Golf Course in Sydney is at an important junction in its long history as a public golf course. Moore Park Golf Course was a golf course that from its very inception was built as a gateway to the sport of golf for the working class of Sydney. Those who could not afford an entry into the private exclusive clubs that were being built in the surrounding areas. A copy if you like, of how golf was accessed by those of the old country, Scotland.

Recently, pressure to retain 18 holes of golf at Moore Park has been brought to a head, when late last year the NSW Government announced its intention to repurpose approximately half of the golf course space for other outdoor activities which does not include golf.

Join me on this episode as I phone in a friend with one of the leaders of the campaign to save Moore Park Golf Course, Jared Kendler. Jared is a very passionate nearby resident of the Moore Park Golf Course and a regular player of the course. Listen as we take a very deep dive into what is at stake for the Moore Park Golf Course and its long history that began as the very first iteration of a public golf course in Australia way back in 1910. We also wade through the details that are sometimes overlooked when discussing Moore Park Golf Course and why we believe its very much worth saving and participating in the fight to save it as 18 holes.

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You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!

Important links to help save Moore Park Golf Course: Save Moore Park Golf Course

Centennial Parklands - Have Your Say on the Future of Moore Park South

Survey: Share Your Ideas - Moore Park South

The Future of Moore Park South - Discussion Paper

The Board Room segment of The Golfing Greenkeeper Podcast is sponsored by The Social Media Birdie. If you're a golf club, golf course or business in the golf industry, then The Social Media Birdie is who you need to look after your social and digital media for you. Check them out by clicking here The Social Media Birdie

Ever thought "Hey, someone should build a golf course over there!" Well, that's exactly what touring professional golfer Mat Goggin thought many years ago of an area of land at 7 Mile Beach in Hobart, Tasmania.

If you're into golf then you've probably heard something about the new golf course being built at 7 Mile Beach. If not, that's ok, because I'm about to load you up full of sand! And by sand, I mean information about the 7 Mile Beach golf course as I spend some time with Mat Goggin, the driving force behind one of the most exciting golf course construction projects in Australia.

Join Mat Goggin and I as we discuss just how much time, effort and work is involved in building a world class public access golf course from scratch. Mat is very open as we dive not only into the moments that spawned the idea of building a golf course at 7 Mile Beach, but also the passion he is putting into this project and what he wants it to become.

This podcast you are sure to enjoy no matter how much you think you already know about 7 Mile Beach!

You hit 'em clean and we'll keep 'em green!

People and places mentioned in this podcast:

7 Mile Beach Golf Course

7 Mile Beach Instagram account

7 Mile Beach Golf Shop

Mat Goggin (Wiki Profile)

Lindy Goggin - One of The Greats (by David Newbery) Inside Golf - 27th May 2016

Clayton DeVries Pont (CDP)

Barnbougle

Royal Melbourne Golf Club

2009 Open Championship Turnberry