Wollongong's The Grange opens new clubhouse and events venue

Leading NSW South Coast golf and event facility, The Grange, has completed the second phase of its ongoing transformation with the opening of its new clubhouse and events/function venue.

The completely refurbished facility features a new golfers lounge, bar, cafe, brasserie, pro shop, gaming room, golfer amenities, function area, executive bridal suite and terrace.

Launching the new venue, Gary Tozer, Club President of Dapto Leagues Club and The Grange, explained “we are committed to delivering a state-of-the-art golf course and facilities for the benefit and enjoyment of the local community in Dapto and the Illawarra region.

“With a host of weddings and corporate events already locked in, our new events space has been well received by members and the community.”

Owned by the Dapto Leagues Club, The Grange has been revitalised during 2016. With its $7 million transformation underway, the course partnered with international golfing management leaders, Troon and appointed a new Golf Operations Manager, Scott McCaw.

David Hiscox, Chief Executive of Dapto Leagues Club and The Grange, explained “we’ve leveraged our experience in transforming Dapto Leagues Club and are very pleased with what we have achieved so far.

“With Scott now on board, we look forward to making more announcements on the redesign of the course to ensure The Grange remains the most exciting golf attraction in the South Coast for generations to come.

 "Our Stage One development and management plans are now complete and our renewed focus on golf and events is easy to see in all aspects of the design and finish of the new clubhouse. The Grange is now at a completely new level.

“Donald Flanagan, Executive Chef at Dapto Leagues Club, has designed a sumptuous new menu in The Cafe & Brasserie for members, guests and families to enjoy. In addition, Donald and his team have prepared a functions menu that is unrivalled in the space of weddings, social and corporate events.

“Ireland-born Donald has travelled the world, owning and running top restaurants in a long and storied career. Since commencing in 2015, Donald has created mouth-watering menus and driven a new standard of service quality at Dapto Leagues Club, which we are delighted to be bringing to The Grange as well.”

Earlier this month, Dapto Leagues Club was announced as a finalist in the 2016 Illawarra Business Awards Excellence in Customer Service category, while David Hiscox was announced as a finalist in the Business Leader category.

Images: The new clubhouse (top) and key executives outside the new club house pavillion (below - from left) Scott McCaw, Golf Operations Manager at The Grange; Bronwyn Newman, Gaming and Marketing Manager at Dapto Leagues & The Grange; and David Hiscox, Chief Executive of Dapto Leagues Club & The Grange.

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