Future Golf Invests $50,000 in Clubs Through New Community Grant Program.

Photo: Hannah Mitchell from Future Golf and Scott Wagstaff from Carbrook.

Future Golf has strengthened its commitment to supporting Australian golf clubs with the launch of its inaugural Community Grant Program, investing $50,000 across five partner clubs around the country.

The funding will support a diverse range of projects, from junior development and coaching initiatives to practice facilities, course improvements and community programs. While each project is different, they share a common goal: helping clubs create stronger, more sustainable environments for their members and local communities.

Future Golf has spent more than a decade working alongside golf clubs to grow participation and create pathways for golfers to become more engaged with the traditional club environment.

Today, Future Golf partners with more than 225 golf courses across Australia, delivering value through green fees, competition play, food and beverage spend and corporate events, while introducing thousands of golfers to clubs they may otherwise never have experienced.

Importantly, that relationship is also translating into long-term club membership, with more than 19,000 Future Golf members having transitioned into traditional golf club memberships.

The Community Grant Program takes that partnership a step further by investing directly back into clubs and the projects that can help them grow.

Applications were assessed across four key areas: community impact, club sustainability, value for Future Golf members and the ability for the project to be successfully delivered. Priority was given to initiatives where the funding could create a meaningful and lasting impact, particularly at community and regional clubs where access to funding can often be challenging.

The five successful clubs span four states and showcase different approaches to growing participation and improving the golf experience.

In Victoria, Bacchus Marsh Golf Club will upgrade its practice facilities to create a more effective environment for coaching and player development.

Club Captain Danny Robinson said the project would provide benefits for both members and the broader Bacchus Marsh community.

“We’d like to thank Future Golf for this wonderful grant. This project will transform our practice facility into a space for junior, women’s and individual coaching, while also providing a dedicated area for chipping practice. With no comparable practice facility in Bacchus Marsh, we hope it will attract more people to the game and become something both members and the wider community can enjoy.”

In New South Wales, Bexley Golf Club will use the funding to restore and expand its 16th green, improving both the presentation of the course and the long-term sustainability of the playing surface.

Operations Manager Jamie Weaver said the support represented an investment in the club’s future.

“This grant is far more than a financial contribution. It is an investment in the future of our club and our community. We are incredibly grateful to Future Golf for believing in our vision and helping us create a course that current and future generations of golfers can enjoy. We look forward to continuing this partnership with Future Golf as we work together to make golf more accessible, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.”

In Queensland, Carbrook Golf Club will continue the rollout of its innovative junior and women’s tee system, with the goal of creating five short-course options across its 18 holes.

The initiative is designed to make on-course golf more accessible and enjoyable for juniors, beginners and developing players.

Carbrook General Manager and PGA Professional Scott Wagstaff said the funding builds on an already strong partnership with Future Golf.

“We have been partners with Future Golf for a number of years and are genuinely grateful for the support they continue to provide our Club. This grant will help us progress our vision of creating five short-course options across our 18 holes, making the game more accessible to players of all ages and abilities. It will have a significant long-term impact, and we sincerely thank Future Golf, Rohan Adams and his team for their contribution to Carbrook and their commitment to growing the game.”

South Australia’s Sandy Creek Golf Club will invest its grant into junior golf equipment and the expansion of its school golf program into schools across northern South Australia.

The initiative is focused on giving more children the opportunity to experience golf, reducing barriers to participation and building a stronger pathway between local schools and the golf club.

In Western Australia, Marangaroo Golf Course will also focus on junior development, expanding its existing program through additional coaching, equipment and community outreach.

The Community Grant Program reflects the evolving relationship between golf participation organisations and traditional golf clubs.

While introducing more people to golf remains important, creating sustainable long-term growth also requires strong clubs that can provide welcoming environments, quality facilities and positive experiences when those golfers arrive.

For Future Golf, that means looking beyond simply generating rounds and green fee revenue and finding new ways to contribute to the long-term success of its partner clubs.

By investing directly into projects at Bacchus Marsh, Bexley, Carbrook, Sandy Creek and Marangaroo, the Community Grant Program is designed to create benefits that continue well beyond the initial $50,000 investment.

It also demonstrates what can be achieved when clubs partner with Future Golf with a shared objective: attracting more people to golf, keeping them engaged in the game, and ensuring clubs are well positioned to thrive into the future.