Our Future is even brighter now with synthetic grass golf greens
first tests November 2015
Synthetics -The Game is On!
Walpole Country Club has 18 synthetic golf greens on the picture perfect golf course.
The opening was a roaring success and three of WA's best professional golfers came down to join us and all 3 declared the synthetic greens a great success.
Since installation of the greens visiting players have increased significantly and locals have been able to enjoy their competitions even more. The greens took some getting used to for locals but players who putt well and those familiar with grass are especially enjoying the experience.
The annual 2016 Pioneer cup (see golf) was the first major event to use the greens and even though very new and requiring further work on the surrounds most of the 226 golfers were very complementary.
New competitions have been developed and more will follow. These include the popular Russian Shootout and Friday afternoon/evening social games. Many more visitors now come to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the high quality golfing/bowls experience
The club acknowledges and sincerely thanks the Manjimup Shire, The Department of Sport and Recreation and the South West Development Commission with Royalties for Regions funding for having the confidence and knowledge that this is a most important development for the club, the town of Walpole and the sport of golf in country towns.
So far as we can discover the sythetics are the first in Australia for a voluntary club and is a showpiece which we are sure will be followed in years to come. A huge effort by our members and helpers; but now the consensus is that its all been worth it. Since installation of the greens members and friends, including the local work camp, have been improving all aspects of the course. Visitors have been surprised by the quality of our course, the clubs facilities and the welcome they get.
The photo's show the then new no.18 green being tested for the first time and work on the surrounds of a green. The surrounds have covered well as can be seen in the photo's. In January only 2 months after installation the green is fully established. The bottom photo's show No. 18 and 14 greens and fairway at the end of February 2016. See more photos in the following pages.
In late 2020 work commenced on reticulating the surrounds and these have been completed in time for the Pioneer cup in March 2021. The course has been continually upgraded and now rivals many "professional" courses. The quality of the course and the beautiful views of the surrounding forest and inlet make playing here a great experience. Vistors are very welcome and costs have been kept low to enhance the experience. Take a look at our photos to get some idea of how much you can enjoy the occasion.
Walpole Country Club has 18 synthetic golf greens on the picture perfect golf course.
The opening was a roaring success and three of WA's best professional golfers came down to join us and all 3 declared the synthetic greens a great success.
Since installation of the greens visiting players have increased significantly and locals have been able to enjoy their competitions even more. The greens took some getting used to for locals but players who putt well and those familiar with grass are especially enjoying the experience.
The annual 2016 Pioneer cup (see golf) was the first major event to use the greens and even though very new and requiring further work on the surrounds most of the 226 golfers were very complementary.
New competitions have been developed and more will follow. These include the popular Russian Shootout and Friday afternoon/evening social games. Many more visitors now come to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the high quality golfing/bowls experience
The club acknowledges and sincerely thanks the Manjimup Shire, The Department of Sport and Recreation and the South West Development Commission with Royalties for Regions funding for having the confidence and knowledge that this is a most important development for the club, the town of Walpole and the sport of golf in country towns.
So far as we can discover the sythetics are the first in Australia for a voluntary club and is a showpiece which we are sure will be followed in years to come. A huge effort by our members and helpers; but now the consensus is that its all been worth it. Since installation of the greens members and friends, including the local work camp, have been improving all aspects of the course. Visitors have been surprised by the quality of our course, the clubs facilities and the welcome they get.
The photo's show the then new no.18 green being tested for the first time and work on the surrounds of a green. The surrounds have covered well as can be seen in the photo's. In January only 2 months after installation the green is fully established. The bottom photo's show No. 18 and 14 greens and fairway at the end of February 2016. See more photos in the following pages.
In late 2020 work commenced on reticulating the surrounds and these have been completed in time for the Pioneer cup in March 2021. The course has been continually upgraded and now rivals many "professional" courses. The quality of the course and the beautiful views of the surrounding forest and inlet make playing here a great experience. Vistors are very welcome and costs have been kept low to enhance the experience. Take a look at our photos to get some idea of how much you can enjoy the occasion.
first tryouts November 2015
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grass laying on10 November 2015
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Testing No.11 December 2015
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Looking back up No.11 January 2016
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