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Centenary Newsletter (No.3)

Tuesday 10 February 2026

Dear Members,

Centenary Newsletter (No.3)

Welcome to the 3rd edition of our Centenary Newsletter.

With our 100th year now upon us, the excitement is building to our official launch.

The Club has invited us all to be a part of celebrating, acknowledging and honouring the legacy established over 100 years of commitment to golf and community.


Official Launch: 4pm Friday, February 13.

We will launch our centenary celebrations with a formal opening on Friday 13th February starting at 4pm, followed by dinner commencing at 6pm. 

Members are invited to gather around the front steps of the clubhouse and welcome the official party as they enter the steps led by a bagpiper.

Following a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, there will be a few short speeches from our official guests, before an aerial photo is taken to capture the history of this event for future generations. 

Celebrate the raising of our Centenary Flag and the unveiling of our Commemorative Plaque, before moving inside the Club to share in the festivities and enjoy canapes and a complimentary drink.

Witness the Centenary Timeline display, permanently located in the entry hall. This timeline documents the significant events & achievements of our Club over the past 100 years and serves as a legacy for future generations.

Take the time to enjoy the historical photos displayed in the entry hall and continuously rolling across all the screens within the clubhouse.

Whether you’re a long-time member or joining us for the first time, this ceremony is where our centenary celebrations truly take off, so free up your calendar and share in the excitement. 

What is happening during the year? 

A number of key golf events have been selected to honour our centenary year. See details below.

Centenary Celebrations

Centenary Launch 

Centenary Cocktail Party

Past Members Morning Tea

Time Capsule

Date

13 February 2026

4 September 2026

TBA

December 2026

Centenary Golfing Events

Men’s Championships

Women’s Championships

Junior North Coast Cup

All Inclusive Championship

All three formats of Foursomes Championships

North Coast Open

Jack and Jill

Men’s and Women’s Captains v Presidents

Date

28 February, 1, 7, 8 March 2026

15, 21, 22 March 2026

17 April 2026

July 2026

July 2026

August 2026

22 November 2026

December 2026

Pro Shop Merchandise

Matt has a great range of centenary merchandise currently available for purchase including:

  • Men’s & ladies’ logoed shirts. Both of which are available for purchase off the shelf, while the ladies also have the option of purchasing a non-logoed shirt from the Pro Shop and for an additional cost of $10, having the logo added. 
  • Golf caps & visors.
  • Wood covers & putter covers, both of which have been very popular with our members.
  •  Ball markers ranging from smaller ($8) logoed markers to more high-end bespoke markers are also now available for purchase.

These mementos are perfect for showing your CHGC pride and remembering the centenary for years to come. 


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Fun Facts

1. Ever wondered which holes are easiest to get a hole-in-one on? 

This graph shows all the Holes-in-One made in competition since records began in 1991 to the end of 2025

Easiest hole: 3rd with 102

Hardest hole: 19th with 11

All the others - roughly around 70.

Which man has the most?

Shane Cutmore with 5

Which woman has had the most?

Mrs P Dean with 3, all scored in 2005

2. What is the Two-Bob Club?

On Thursday and Saturday afternoons, you might notice men walking around the clubhouse with a small bag of coins - specifically twenty-cent pieces. After finishing a round of golf and returning to the clubhouse, many men move around the tables comparing scores with theirs. If you score better, you receive two-bob (20 cents), and if someone else scores higher, you pay them. This simple exchange is now a social ritual, giving everyone a chance to chat, share laughs, and sometimes roast each other over a bad round. 

Curious about origins of the this?  

It traces back to the 1960s, and to Warwick Paynter and Tom Allen who at the time lived in Grafton and were part of a two-bob club at Grafton GC. When both families moved to Coffs Harbour and joined CHGC in the mid-1960s, they brought the Two-Bob Club tradition with them.  It didn’t take long for the majority of men to embrace the fun custom. 

This tradition not only added a playful element to the game but also fostered camaraderie among players. It’s a charming reminder of how simple gestures can create lasting social bonds on and off the course.  

Warm Regards,

The Centenary Planning Committee 

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