Ridge Golf Course and Driving Range Under New Management

Sutherland Shire Council has selected Phoenix Sports Management, headed by renowned PGA golf professional Gary Booby, to operate the Ridge Golf Course and Driving Range at Barden Ridge following an open tender process. The new management agreement will commence on Friday 27 May 2016.

“Gary has been involved with The Ridge for the past 12 years and will continue to provide outstanding golf services to the community at this championship level golf course and golfing facility,” said Sutherland Shire Mayor, Carmelo Pesce.

“I’ve enjoyed a number of games there as have many Shire residents. With 18 holes, couch fairways and bent grass greens, which are claimed to be the best of any public course in NSW, the Ridge Golf Course offers something to cater for all ages and golfing abilities and is a great drawcard for locals and visitors alike,” said the Mayor.

The membership program available at The Ridge has been extremely popular. Competitions will continue to run every Tuesday and Thursday and a new Veterans competition will start in early July.

“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to still to be involved with The Ridge as it matures into one of Sydney’s premier public golf facilities. I understand the importance of this facility to the local community and I’m looking forward to introducing a range of new events and player programs to help grow the sport,” said Gary Booby, Golf Professional, Phoenix Sports Management.

“We’ll have a strong focus on player development at all levels from beginners to elite and will be offering a comprehensive range of golf tuition programs.

Exciting news for the facility is the launch of the MyGolf junior program in term 3. The program is closely affiliated with and endorsed by Golf Australia, Professional Golfers Association of Australia and Jack Newton Junior Golf.

“While parents are waiting for the new junior program to be launched, the Ridge is offering kids to play free with a full paying adult until the 17 July, with a maximum of two kids per paying adult,” said Gary.

The facility website www.theridgegolf.com.au will be relaunched shortly with all the information golfers need about the facility. All enquiries regarding the Ridge Golf Course and Driving Range should be directed to the pro shop on 9541 4960 or gary@phoenixsportsmanagement.com