I would expect the main concern for VCAT would be the survival of another club in that location. The difference between Eastern and the other clubs out there is that Eastern will be completely self sufficient when they open the doors. They will not need to canvas for members at any stage (Croydon is currently advertising on the radio) due to the large cash surplus they will have left over from the sale of the Doncaster property and development of the new site.The main concern for VCAT in the event someone objected and took it there would be whether or not it meets the relevant provisions of the applicable planning scheme. The impact on surrounding clubs is not relevant. I would be betting they would be canvassing for members pretty quickly after settling at the new course. Those cash piles have a habit of disappearing very quickly. I'd bet a pile of existing members will not like the new course/be prepared to travel/etc and resign in short order.

Eastern Golf Club
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Posted 27 March 2009 - 06:06 AM
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Posted 28 March 2009 - 12:59 AM
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Posted 28 March 2009 - 09:14 AM
lol, I was considering joining...Played pennant at Eastern last Sunday. It would be close to the worst course I have ever played.
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Posted 28 March 2009 - 07:51 PM
Lost did you?Played pennant at Eastern last Sunday. It would be close to the worst course I have ever played.
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 07:52 AM
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 09:53 AM
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 07:17 PM
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 07:29 PM
All rumors still, isn't it ?Can anyone elaborate on the Chirnside move. Looking at a possible block of land out that way. The site at the old CGC is an option but would be also intersested to know if the same deal is going to go ahead at Chirnside.
Anyone?
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Posted 24 April 2009 - 05:24 AM
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Posted 25 April 2009 - 09:28 AM
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Posted 25 April 2009 - 09:39 AM
Haha, i thought i was the only one. It's an old ladies course. They rule over there. Did not see another man, young or old the whole day. And no, it wasnt ladies comp day.Eastern is quite close to me. Played once as a green fee player on a gorgeous sunny afternoon. Hardly anyone else about.
Never been even vaguely tempted to go back again.
Reverse every natural instinct you have and do just the opposite of what you are inclined to do and you will probably come very close to having a perfect golf swing. – BEN HOGAN, POWER GOLF
#27
Posted 25 April 2009 - 09:47 AM
Old ladies course? I'd like to see you shoot a decent score round there. Have a look on a Wednesday or the weekend when comps are actually on. This is when I've played it and there were plenty of people around. I guess most clubs are relatively quiet outside of comp times (apart from Kew which is quiet during comp times!).Eastern is quite close to me. Played once as a green fee player on a gorgeous sunny afternoon. Hardly anyone else about.
Never been even vaguely tempted to go back again.
Reverse every natural instinct you have and do just the opposite of what you are inclined to do and you will probably come very close to having a perfect golf swing. – BEN HOGAN, POWER GOLF
Haha, i thought i was the only one. It’s an old ladies course. They rule over there. Did not see another man, young or old the whole day. And no, it wasnt ladies comp day.
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Posted 25 April 2009 - 11:30 AM
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Posted 11 May 2009 - 12:37 AM
Better make it quick because I've heard it's about to be put tender!!!Eastern,
what a great test of golf, playing first time was great fun.
I really enjoyed the fact you had to place your drive in the right position. If you weren’t you got punished.
Can’t wait to have another crack there.
Mechanics are a bi-product of biomechanical function
#30
Posted 11 May 2009 - 12:38 AM
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