News Archive

24th September 2025

Board Nominations – Now Closed

Nominations received are as follows:

*Position*	*Nominee*	*Proposer*	*Seconder*
Vice-President	Sue Fabian	Susie Wales	Ross Howarth

Treasurer	David Blackshaw	Gary Lane	Graham Dawson

Director	David Thorn	Mark Golding	Peter Sherry

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13th September 2025

2026 Reciprocal Club Golf Tours

Thank you for the strong and positive response to our 2026 Reciprocal Club Golf Tours. It is always heartening to see the sense of adventure that so many of you share when opportunities arise to represent our Club at some of Australia’s most respected courses. Below I would like to share a quick update on what is happening in the coming year.

Queensland Tour – Winter Solstice

Our Queensland Tour has been met with outstanding interest and is now fully booked. This tour combines quality golf, excellent facilities and ease of travel, making it one of the most popular options on offer. For those who have not yet expressed their interest but wish to be included, we recommend sending Barnaby a quick email (gmanager@pennanthillsgolfclub.com.au).

Victoria Tour – Spots still available

This tour presents a fantastic opportunity to explore Victoria’s rich golfing landscape, with a thoughtfully curated itinerary that complements the success of our earlier Victorian trips. It includes play at a number of premier clubs and is balanced with social opportunities. If you are interested but have yet to register, please consider joining your fellow Members.

A Reminder of What These Tours Offer

These reciprocal tours are about more than golf. They provide a platform for fellowship, shared experiences and the opportunity to represent Pennant Hills Golf Club in new settings. Whether you are reconnecting with familiar faces or forging new friendships, each tour contributes to the strong spirit that defines our Club. We hope you will consider joining us on one of these special journeys in 2026.

Full tour details are shown below.

Queensland – Winter Solstice Getaway

Dates: Tuesday 16 June – Saturday 20 June 2026
Cost: Twin Share – $1,600pp / Single – $1,900pp (TBC)
Format: Self-drive
Location: Hope Island & Sanctuary Cove, QLD

Soak up the Gold Coast sun and enjoy relaxed rounds at:

Hope Island Golf Course – Wednesday
Sanctuary Cove (Palms & Pines Courses) – Thursday & Friday

Enjoy premium resort golf, flexible travel, and social evenings with fellow Members.

→ Register Your Interest

Victoria – Spring Adventure

Dates: Monday 7 September – Friday 11 September 2026
Cost: Twin Share – $2,600pp / Single – $3,100 (TBC)
Format: Self-drive
Location: Bellarine & Mornington Peninsula, VIC

Timed to coincide with spring renovations at Pennant Hills, this golf escape features:

Barwon Heads – Monday
13th Beach – Tuesday
Mornington Peninsula Winery Luncheon – Wednesday
Portsea Golf Club – Thursday
Riversdale Golf Club – Friday

Accommodation includes the heritage Barwon Heads Golf Club and the stunning Inter-Continental Sorrento.

→ Register Your Interest

Have questions? Contact Barnaby.
gmanager@pennanthillsgolfclub.com.au

3rd September 2025

Project R&M Bulletin 3.1

On behalf of the Technical Committee I wish to provide Members with a Special Edition of our Repair and Maintenance Bulletin. This update outlines the effect recent record rainfall has had on Stage 2 of Project R&M and the adjustments that are now necessary.

The reality of sustained wet weather has made it clear that a revised focus is the wisest course. By concentrating on Holes 5 and 6 at this stage and deferring Hole 8 and other works to later phases, we ensure that what is completed is done to the standard our Club expects and deserves. This approach avoids compromise, protects the integrity of the work and positions us strongly for the stages ahead.

At the same time, pleasing progress continues with the practice putting green and the new waterfall feature. These works are nearing completion and will soon provide Members with fine new additions to enjoy and be proud of.

I commend this Bulletin to you and invite you to read it in full. It reflects not only the challenges we face but also the careful planning and dedication being applied to ensure the best outcomes for Pennant Hills Golf Club.

Read the Special Bulletin here.

26th August 2025

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS NOTICE – 2025

This Notice sets out important information about the election process for Directors at the Club in 2025.

Nominations:

The Board is elected pursuant to the Triennial Rule (i.e., where a third of the Board is elected each year on a rotating basis).
Three (3) Directors will be elected each year for a term of three (3) years.
Members can nominate in 2025 for election to the Board as a Director or as the Vice-President or Treasurer.
Members should review the Constitution to determine whether or not they can stand for and be elected to the Board.
If Members have any queries regarding their eligibility to nominate for or be elected to the Board, they should contact Barnaby as soon as reasonably practicable.

Opening of nominations:

Nomination forms are available from Barnaby’s Office during the nomination period which shall be from 10.00am Tuesday, 2 September 2025 until 5.00pm on Monday, 22 September 2025.
Completed nomination forms must be returned to Barnaby during the nomination period.

Closing of nominations:

Nominations shall be made on the nomination form and shall be signed by 2 eligible Members and by the Nominee.
The form must be lodged no later than 00pm on Monday, 22 September 2025.
A nomination cannot be withdrawn after the close of nominations and any anomalies contained in the nominations form must be rectified before this time.
Members are responsible for ensuring their nomination form has been correctly completed and their proposers and seconders are eligible to nominate Members for election to the Board.

Nominees are advised that if elected they may be asked to complete the mandatory Clubs NSW Director training within twelve (12) months of their appointment. Nominees appointed or elected as a Club Director need to apply for a Director Identification Number prior to their appointment. Barnaby can help in this regard.

If a vote is required ballot papers will be forwarded electronically to eligible Members by 13 October 2025 with voting to close by 5.00pm on 24 October 2025. A list of nominees will be posted on the noticeboard and updated as additional nominations are received, for the reference of Members.

Barnaby Sumner
General Manager & Returning Officer

16th July 2025