Wollongong’s Newest Events Venue Opens
Illawarra, NSW, 22 September, 2016 – The NSW South Coast’s leading golf and event facility, The Grange, today announces the opening of its new clubhouse and the completion of the second phase of its transformation. The completely refurbished facility features a brand new golfers lounge, bar, cafe, brasserie, pro shop, gaming room, golfer amenities, function area, executive bridal suite and terrace
Gary Tozer, Club President of Dapto Leagues Club and The Grange, said, “We are committed to delivering a state-of-the-art golf course and facilities for the benefit and enjoyment of the local community in Dapto and the Illawarra region. With a host of weddings and corporate events already locked in, our new events space has been well received by members and the community, so I’d encourage you to come down and see the new country club-style venue for yourself.”
David Hiscox, CEO of Dapto Leagues Club and The Grange, added, “Since January of this year, we have announced the $7 million transformation of The Grange; partnered with international golfing management leaders, Troon; appointed a new Golf Operations Manager, Scott McCaw; and now completed our clubhouse. We’ve leveraged our experience in transforming Dapto Leagues Club and are very pleased with what we have achieved so far. With Scott now on board, we look forward to making more announcements on the redesign of the course to ensure The Grange remains the most exciting golf attraction in the South Coast for generations to come.”
“Our Stage One development and management plans are now complete and our renewed focus on golf and events is easy to see in all aspects of the design and finish of the new clubhouse. The Grange is now at a completely new level,” continues David.
“Donald Flanagan, Executive Chef at Dapto Leagues Club, has designed a sumptuous new menu in The Cafe & Brasserie for members, guests and families to enjoy. In addition, Donald and his team have prepared a functions menu that is unrivalled in the space of weddings, social and corporate events.”
“Ireland-born Donald has travelled the world, owning and running top restaurants in a long and storied career. Since commencing in 2015, Donald has created mouth-watering menus and driven a new standard of service quality at Dapto Leagues Club, which we are delighted to be bringing to The Grange as well.”
Last week, Dapto Leagues Club was announced as a finalist in the 2016 Illawarra Business Awards Excellence in Customer Service category, while David Hiscox was announced as a finalist in the Business Leader category.
