History
The history of our golf club
Founded in 1936 as Macquarie Golf Club
Founded in 1936 as Macquarie Golf Club, Sugar Valley Golf Club was the first golf club established in the Lake Macquarie region. Originally developed as a nine-hole course in West Wallsend, the club quickly gained popularity, with membership growing from 35 to 100 in just a few months.
The club built its first clubhouse
In 1939, the club built its first clubhouse and officially affiliated with the Newcastle District Golf Association. Throughout World War II, the club held fundraising events for various causes but was eventually impacted by the war, leading to a brief closure in 1948.
Redeveloped by golfer Keith Bedford
The course was redeveloped in the 1960s by professional golfer Keith Bedford and renamed Sugar Valley Golf Club. In 1972, renowned golf professional Col Johnston and his family took over the club, operating it for more than 30 years. Col’s sons, Peter and David, both golf professionals, also played key roles in maintaining and growing the club.
Who We Are
Sugar Valley Golf Club Today
In 2005, the course was sold to developers with the intention of creating a retirement lifestyle estate that would share the redesigned course with Sugar Valley Golf Club. Management of the club was handed over to veteran professional Neville Bell, who had a long history of managing pro shops in the area.
Today, owned by Adventist Senior Living since 2023, Sugar Valley Sugar Valley Golf Club continues to be a cherished community hub, offering a unique and welcoming environment for golfers of all ages and abilities. With its rich history and strong ties to the local area, the club is not just a place to play golf but a place to connect, relax, and enjoy the natural beauty of West Wallsend.
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