We are optimistic about a more normal trading year. With no major masterplan works scheduled for the first half of the year, members will enjoy the full 18-hole course for at least six months.
We are excited to announce that the 1st hole will reopen on Friday, 2 January 2026, just in time for the Medal of Medals on Saturday, 3 January. Reopening the 1st hole is a priority because having it out of play has created challenges for both members and staff, including bottlenecks and longer round times due to the temporary short par 4 followed by a par 3. Restoring the original flow will improve pace of play and overall enjoyment for everyone.
The 2nd hole will also return to its original configuration, giving the nursery green a well-earned break and allowing us to complete maintenance work for future masterplan needs.
The 14th hole will remain closed until later in January to ensure final touches are completed and turf coverage is fully established. This delay is intentional to avoid utilisation during the busy social play period. Until then, the 19th hole will remain in play and later transition into a practice hole for members, lessons with Brenton, and junior coaching until needed again for Masterplan works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trent will resume his role as Course Superintendent in the first week of January, providing the team with much-needed additional hands to ensure the agronomic plan proceeds with maximum resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Junior Golf Academy Summer of Golf Promotion
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2026 will see the launch of the Ballina Golf & Sports Club Junior Golf Academy for members under 21 years. This program will offer specialised tuition with Brenton Parrish, access to the indoor studio, uniforms, golf consumables, and tournament support for 10 selected members. This is a significant investment in the future of golf at Ballina, and we look forward to watching these young players develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Don\u2019t forget our Summer of Golf promotion in partnership with James Squire (Lionco), giving members the chance to win one of three $3,000 prizes\u2014a total prize pool of $9,000!Draw Date: Friday, 28 February 2026How to Enter: Swipe your membership card at the point of sale and place your tickets in the barrelImportant: You must be at the club on the night of the draw to win<\/p>\n\n\n
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