Our Golf Club...
Brief History
Boasting a beautiful tree lined 11 hole golf course and a modern relaxed clubhouse with 1000 members, 300 of whom are active golfing members, the Bellingen Golf Club is the perfect club selection
Brief History
On Friday 2nd February 1979, over 70 people attended a meeting in
the RSL club and enthusiastically supported the proposed formation
of the Bellingen Golf Club.
In February 1979 the Courier-Sun reported "Land has been
purchased by the Bellingen RSL Club to provide a nine hole golf
links for Bellingen".
The first clubhouse was a garden shed built to store petrol,
mower and Rick McDougalls clubs. It was situated at the back of Phil
and Jean Kellys house.
The Bellingen RSL Golf Clubhouse was officially opened on 6th
November 1983, The cost was thought to be about $70,000.
Early in 1979, work began on clearing the land. At the Annual
General Meeting in July 1980, the treasurer reported that the Club
had spent $3,500 on ground improvements, machinery and equipment, and
rates.
Competition play commenced in August 1980. There were 19 entrants
in the first week, starting Friday 15th August. Lady golfers
conducted their first competition on Saturday 13th September with 20
nominations including a number of Urunga Associates.
Throughout 1982/83, the golf course was referred to as the
Meadows.
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Location
The Bellingen RSL Country Club is located on the banks of the beautiful Bellinger River, just 25 minutes drive south and west of Coffs Harbour.
