TALK about momentum. If we were to rank Australia’s leading golf facilities on the variety they offered, Adelaide’s Grange Golf Club would figure heavily in the conversation.
First, there’s the redesigned Greg Norman East course that has complemented the neighbouring West course with aplomb since its completion in 2012. Ranked 47th in Australia, the East course has received rave reviews from members and visitors and is tipped to throw down the challenge to its higher-ranked sister (No.44) in Australian Golf Digest’s next Top 100 Courses ranking.
After this news was the installation of brand new locker room facilities and a state-of-the-art gymnasium – the first 5-star gym of its kind for a private golf club in Australia. That little windfall for members was quickly backed up with the news the club would host the 2016 Women’s Australian Open – a test it passed with flying colours as the world’s best female players put on a show around the West course.
And then the reward that should bode well for all forward-thinking clubs in the future: “Season 2015/16 was the most successful membership induction year on record at The Grange,” says the club’s marketing manager Elle Eckermann. “Over the past 12 months the club has welcomed 151 new members, an astounding 81 more than budget. This even exceeds last year’s previously set record of 142 inductions. This is a fantastic result and a testament to all that The Grange has to offer the golfing community.”
Eckermann says a large majority of the success is undoubtedly attributable to the enormous exposure received from hosting the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open. “It was the most successful Women’s Australian Open in history with record crowds at The Grange – something we’re extremely proud of.”
THE GRANGE GOLF CLUB
White Sands Drive, Grange SA 5022
Phone: (08) 8355 7100
Web: grangegolf.com.au
