‘Tragedy for the Game’: Iconic Golf Course in Australia Gets Destroyed In Half for Bizarre Reason

A century-old golf course in Sydney, Australia gets destroyed in half as the mayor calls for more green space required for the growing population. Moore Park Golf Course in Sydney lost its battle and now will be turned into a 9-hole course from 18.

The city mayor and Premier have called for action as the population around the area increases. However, the action is not supported by everyone, especially golfers.

Government says not a ‘War on Golf’

The NSW Government in Australia has decided to repurpose the Moore Park Golf Course on the 50-acre land and divide it into 9 holes. It will become a central park in Sydney by mid-2026. Premier Chris Minns addressed the public in a press conference and said, “Community is expected to increase by 30,000 to 80,000 by 2040.“

Furthermore, he soothed the golf enthusiasts that the government is “certainly not declaring war on golf.” Lord Mayor Clover Moore also confirmed that the other half would not be disturbed and the club would remain.

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However, the masses have opposed the decision. Australian Golf Passport podcast host Scott Warren told news.com.au, “The people that are losing out are the everyman who loves golf, and they are having that taken away from them. It is a tragedy for the game; it is an affordable course and is really good value for a round of golf.” 

The golf course was one of the most affordable courses. A round of 18 holes costs $45 to $65. This is not the first time the golf courses in Australia have been revamped. Previously, the Kogarah golf course sold 100 hectares for airport construction and Cammeray Golf Club lost its land for a freeway project.

General manager of Moore Park Golf Course is ‘shocked’ by the decision

Moore Park Golf Course general manager, John Janik, told the Guardian that the club was not properly consulted before the plan was announced. He said, it was “absolute shock … we weren’t expecting this at all.”

The manager showed his concerns and said, “Bit by bit golf clubs are disappearing. Golfers have nowhere to go.” He defended his argument and said that the area has many parks, football and cricket grounds already and there is no need for recreating a golf course. 

The city administrators are looking to hold a discussion with the golf club’s operators. A final guideline for the revamp will be released in 2024 after consultations with the parties involved.

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