Welcome to Bendigo Golf Club

COVID-19 Restrictions

(updated Saturday 23 October 2021)

The Victorian Government has issued revised Lockdown restrictions for Regional Victoria effective from Friday, 22 October 2021

BREAKING NEWS - COMPETITION PLAY
  • Following advice from Golf Australia, competition play resumes effective Saturday, 23 October 2021.
  • Competition and social play is open to all golfers, whether their vaccination status has been verified or not.
  • Competition and social play is in groups of up to 4 for all golfers (whether the vaccination status is known or not).
  • These playing conditions, as always, are subject to change upon amendments to government imposed restrictions and advice provided by Golf Australia. Members continue to be encouraged to have their vaccination status verified by pro shop staff or via email to bm@bendigogolfclub.com.au for updating in our system. Whilst not mandatory for golfing at this stage, it facilitates access to the clubhouse as per below restrictions.
The following new restrictions apply:
  • From Friday, 22 October 2021, members and visitors of the age 16 or older may only access the clubhouse (all areas including upstairs deck) if they are fully (double) COVID vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
  • Access to the clubhouse is through the pro shop door only as pro shop staff are required to verify patrons' vaccination status. Golfers who only use the golfing facilities are currently not required to have their vaccination status verified, although we are expecting this situation to change in the near future.
  • We are preparing to reinstate competition play in early November for fully vaccinated or medically exempt golfers only. Therefore, members should ensure to have their vaccination status validated by pro shop staff or via email to bm@bendigogolfclub.com.au as soon as possible.
  • Mildura Rural City Council is no longer in lock-down and visitors from this area are allowed to travel.

Previously communicated unchanged restrictions:

  • Bendigo Golf Club is open for social play only (no competition golf may be played) to our members, members' guests and visitors / green fee players who reside in Regional Victoria and not in any of the following: Metropolitan Melbourne.
  • All persons attending the club must scan the Vic Gov QR code for BGC or complete details at the pro shop.
  • There is a separate QR code for the cart area. All persons entering the cart shed must scan the QR code in addition to the QR code at the pro shop.
  • It is a government requirement that al golfers and visitors must have their residential address verified in the pro shop before playing.
  • Some COVID-19 restrictions still apply: - Face masks must be worn indoors and outdoors at all times (including during golf) unless there is a medical reason or while eating/drinking. - Don't forget social distancing (1.5m minimum). - Flagsticks may be removed or left in when putting. - MiScore is available and recommended if you have a smartphone. - There are preferred lies in the bunkers (one club length) if there are no rakes. - No ball washers and no drink taps are in use.
  • No competition golf may be played
  • The upstairs bar remains closed until further notice.
  • Drinks and snacks are available at the pro shop and from the drinks carts on the course.
  • Timesheets are open. Bookings may be made eight days ahead at 6pm.
  • Golf lessons are available for bookings.
  • All practice facilities are open. QR code check-in at the pro shop is required however for the use of the putting/chipping greens and the nets.
  • There is a separate QR code displayed at the driving range. All persons using the driving range must scan the QR code in addition to the QR code at the pro shop.
  • Motorised carts may be used by any 2 people.
  • Driving range will be open to a maximum 10 members at any given time.
  • 'No jab, no play' policy review. The ’no jab, no play’ policy that is in place at some Melbourne golf clubs was discussed at the Board Meeting on Tue 21st September. At this point in time the Board agreed to not introduce a 'no jab, no play' policy. All golfers are encouraged to be double vaccinated unless they have a signed medical exemption and, of course, masks must be worn at all times unless eating or drinking as per current Victorian Government directive. The club does not store vaccination details of members and visitors to Bendigo Golf Club.
  • The Club will continue to implement all restrictions imposed by the Victorian Chief Health Officer and government authorities.
  • Please stay safe!

The Bendigo Golf Club was established in 1901 and is situated just 10 minutes north of the Bendigo CBD.

The course offers:

  • a blue 6,040 metre layout
    • men - slope rating 128, par 72
    • women - slope rating of 136, par 74
  • a white 5,824 metre layout
    • men - slope rating 126, par 72
    • women - slope rating of 133, par 74
  • and a red 5,353 metre layout
    • men - slope rating 122, par 71
    • women - slope rating of 127, par 73

which provides an enjoyable challenge for all levels of golfers.