Golf club boss takes affiliation fee fight to Golf Australia
HIGH profile owner of The Dunes Golf Links, Duncan Andrews, has launched a stinging attack on golf’s national governing body, Golf Australia (GA).
“As part of the golf system in Australia, The Dunes pays to Golf Australia a hefty annual fee and a further annual fee to Golf Peninsula Victoria (GPV),” Andrews railed in The Dunes’ latest newsletter to members.
“PGV is part of GA. It is a bit hard to avoid these fees because Golf Australia controls the handicapping system.
“In aggregate, the fee paid to Golf Australia and its affiliates by The Dunes Golf Club will be between $55,000 and $60,000 in 2023. The amount will vary depending on the number of members.
“Members might well ask what do they receive for this? However, before we try to answer this very reasonable question, we would also…