Broadford Golf Club has undergone some much-needed upgrades thanks to a Bendigo Bank grant and the efforts of club personnel.
A grant of almost $9000 was put towards the purchase and installation of a new septic system for the club, while members capitalised on an opportunity to purchase a new tractor to help maintain the course’s greens.
Club president Martin Leahy said he was thankful for the ongoing support and strong relationship with the Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank.
“It’s not the first time they’ve supported us, so we’re really glad to have that relationship with them,” he said.
“These improvements help keep the club running smoothly and just make it a nicer place to be.”
The new tractor is also expected to greatly improve the efficiency of work of the club’s greenkeeper operations.
“We’ve got some ageing equipment as many clubs do, and we were lucky enough to have some local members find a really great opportunity for us with the tractor,” Mr Leahy said.
“It’s going to make our club much more efficient to run, you could imagine the type of work we used to do with sweeping sand into the greens, spreading out fertiliser and pesticides so we’re really pleased to get that.”
Mr Leahy, who has been club president since April this year, said it was an ‘absolute privilege’ to be part of the club and help to make a difference.
“I’m coming off the back of a very successful committee, and I’ve got a committee around me now and we’re very optimistic about the future,” he said.
“We’ve got our junior program coming together, the course has realistically never been better than it is now.
“We’re very thankful for the previous committee for all their work in setting us up for the future.”
