HISTORY
The Club can trace its origins to an inaugural meeting on the 24h
April, 1907. Things happened quickly and the first record of play
was one month later on the 25th May. The Men paid 10 shillings ($1)
annual subscription and Women paid 5 shillings (50c). Visitors were
charged two shillings and six pence (25c) per week.
Play was on a 9 hole course laid out on both sides of
From 1948 to 1978 the "Old Course" in Sussex Green was the
Club's home. The clubhouse was recognised as the
Since 1979 the course has matured and is recognised as one of the
best in rural
Besides the courses there were two other significant milestones in
the Club's history. A Managing Secretary was employed in 1979, and
the former women's Associates accepted an invitation to become
Ordinary members in 1994
Who will forget Stephen Leaney's second place in the 2003 "US
Open"? Stephen's references to his Busselton roots put the Club into
world news. He stormed onto the scene in the late '80s and worked
his way through the ranks to national representation before turning
professional in 1995. In the '70s Dot Whiteland forged an impressive
record at state and national level. There is a new batch of
Busselton juniors wanting to follow Dot's and Stephen's leads.
Busselton Golf Club has faced many challenges and its members
have demonstrated an ability to keep marching on.
Busselton Golf Club 100 Years Birthday (1907 to 2007)
A few memories