Yarrambat Golf Course and Geelong Golf Course named finalists at 2026 Victorian Golf Industry Awards

Belgravia Golf Management facilities Yarrambat Golf Course and Geelong Golf Club have been named finalists across three categories at the prestigious 2026 Victorian Golf Industry Awards, recognising their commitment to growing participation, supporting women and girls in golf and delivering excellent golf experiences for their communities.

Yarrambat has been shortlisted for Most Outstanding Victorian Club, Facility or Place to Play (Metropolitan) and the Victorian Women and Girls in Golf Award, while Geelong Golf Club is a finalist for Most Outstanding Victorian Club, Facility or Place to Play (Regional).

The facilities are being celebrated at the Victorian Golf Industry Awards Night on Friday 16 October 2026 alongside esteemed golf facilities and industry peers across the state for the contribution they make to the sport.

The awards are an annual collaboration between peak golf representative bodies including the Professional Golfers Association (PGA), Golf Australia (GA), Golf Management Australia (GMA) and the Victorian Golf Course Superintendents Association.

Belgravia Golf Management’s National Golf Programs Manager Jack McDonald said:

“Belgravia Golf Management is proud to support Yarrambat Golf Course and Geelong Golf Club as finalists in these prestigious awards.

“Both facilities have created welcoming and inclusive environments that reflect their local communities while reflecting the Australian Golf Strategy’s vision of golf as a sport for life and fun for all.”

Connecting Australians with golf – in all its forms

Yarrambat continues to create lifelong participation pathways for women, juniors, people with disability and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Its Women’s Golf Pathway supporting more than 100 women to begin their golfing journey, with 15 progressing to full membership. Eight girls participated in the AGF Junior Girls Scholarship Program, while the MyGolf program welcomed more than 30 juniors in 2026.

By partnering with local schools and disability services, Yarrambat has provided work experience and golfing experiences to students, including those with disability, building their confidence, employment skills and golfing skills in a supportive environment.

Yarrambat’s Rainbow Golf Day also creates an inclusive pathway for the LGBTQIA+ community, which in 2026 attracted almost 70 golfers. Under the leadership of a female Hospitality and Food & Beverage Manager, venue hospitality revenue has exceeded $1 million, with more than 150 functions for the wider community now hosted annually.

Embracing alternative formats and experiences has also led to more than 220 golfers participating in Yarrambat’s Par Three Day, whilst the Yarrambat Open Amateur attracted more than 60 golfers from 23 clubs across Victoria.

Women’s clinics at Yarrambat
Yarrambat receive inclusion award in 2024
All abilities clinics at Yarrambat
Friday Fun Nights at Yarrambat
Ray White Pro Am 2025
Fundraising events at Yarrambat

Supporting participation from beginner to competitive golfer

Meanwhile, Geelong Golf Club has built a strong participation pathway that takes golfers from their first experience of the game through to membership and competitive golf. With the club’s MyGolf programs selling out every term, a consistent entry point for juniors has been created. In 2026, the junior pennant teams both reached the semi-finals, with one team progressing to and winning the Grand Final.

For adults, the Women’s Golf Pathway and Get Into Golf Program provides beginners with a structured route from learning the game towards full membership, while a partnership with Blind Golf Victoria provides free clinics which remove barriers for people with vision loss.

A collaboration with Geelong Cats player Brad Close has led to promotional content for his brand, ‘Be Close’, as well as a YouTube video promoting Geelong Golf Club which generated more than 6,000 views, providing valuable exposure to potential golfers.

Paul Christie, Venue Manager at Geelong Golf Club, added:

“The team and I at Geelong are thrilled to be nominated for this award, which recognises the ongoing work we do to support participation across the golf community.

“It was also a pleasure to host the Junior Open, attracting 70 juniors and an Open Amateur attracting 50 players from across Victoria.”

Careers seminar held at Geelong Golf Club
Get Into Golf Women’s Program
Get Into Golf Women’s Program
Junior program at Geelong Golf Club
Junior pennant team at Geelong Golf Club
Pro Am event at Geelong Golf Club

Through inclusion, social connection, strong community partnerships and accessible pathways for all ages, Yarrambat Golf Course and Geelong Golf Club are helping more Australians play and stay engaged in golf.

For more information about the courses, visit the Yarrambat Golf Course website and the Geelong Golf Club website.

Key facts:

  • Yarrambat Golf Course and Geelong Golf Club have been named finalists across three categories at the 2026 Victorian Golf Industry Awards.
  • Yarrambat Golf Course is a finalist for Most Outstanding Victorian Club, Facility or Place to Play (Metropolitan) and the Victorian Women and Girls in Golf Award.
  • Geelong Golf Club is a finalist for Most Outstanding Victorian Club, Facility or Place to Play (Regional).
  • More than 100 women have participated in Yarrambat’s Women’s Golf Pathway, with 15 progressing to membership.
  • Geelong Golf Club’s MyGolf programs continue to sell out each term, creating strong junior participation pathways.
  • Both facilities deliver accessible golf opportunities through programs supporting women, juniors, people with disability and diverse communities.
  • The nominations recognise the facilities’ success in growing participation, strengthening community connections and creating welcoming golf experiences for all.