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Week commencing 2 March<\/p>\n

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Step into BGC\u2019s storied past. Join us as we dive deep into the rich history of golf in Queensland, right here at The Brisbane Golf Club, 130 years young this year. Opening in late 1896, Queensland Governor and President, Lord Lamington seen here hitting off on the 1st tee at the BGC Chelmer course in 1901. 125 years later President Deb Kember hits the first ball from the new 1st tee at BGC Yeerongpilly. More stories and celebrations to come.\u00a0#bgc130<\/a>\u00a0#bgcgolf<\/a><\/p>\n

Week commencing 9 March<\/p>\n

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Celebrating #InternationalWomensDay with a look back at BGC\u2019s trailblazing women! In 1898, \u00a0these 12 women hit the fairways at The Brisbane Golf Club (Chelmer) for the very first time\u2014making history for ladies\u2019 golf in Queensland. They became the first Associate members on the condition that they not use the clubhouse! Jump ahead to 2025 and we all enjoy the clubhouse together (Yeerongpilly) as Members, along with over 390 women who are recording many wonderful golfing achievements. #bgc130 #bgcgolf<\/p>\n

Week commencing 16 March<\/p>\n

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Throwback in Australian golfing history! 🏆 Ernie Gill was BGC\u2019s first legend to win the Australian Men\u2019s Amateur Championship \u2014 here he is in 1906 at Royal Sydney, club in hand approaching runner-up Clyde Pearce to congratulate him. Fast forward 120 years and Billy Dowling becomes the third BGC member to win the event at WA Golf Club and Wanneroo. Here\u2019s Billy on the left, chatting with T2 runner up Kayun Mudadana from NSW. BGC members proud! #bgc130 #bgcgolf<\/p>\n

Week commencing 23 March<\/p>\n

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Throwback to 1897! Did you know the Brisbane Golf Club\u2019s original 9-hole Chelmer Links course was the birthplace of golf in Brisbane? Take a wander through Chelmer and you\u2019re literally walking where the city\u2019s first golfers teed off. Some of the old family homes that made the course possible are still standing along the route. Now, fast forward\u2014our historic clubhouse at Yeerongpilly has been standing tall for 116 years. Proud history, legendary community!\u00a0 #bgc130 #bgcgolf<\/p>\n

Week commencing March 30<\/p>\n

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Enjoying the new first tees? Let\u2019s see how things have changed\u2014and stayed the same\u2014over the past century! In the top photo, you\u2019ll spot the former East putting green and a 1st hole tee box. Aerial shots reveal that the tee in the 1929 photo was actually the Ladies\u2019 tee back in the day.\u00a0 Jump ahead to 2026 and the tees are rated for all members to enjoy four unique courses in one, with handicap adjustments to match the longer of shorter length. Who will be the first to play all four courses? #bgc130 #bgcgolf<\/p>\n

See more photos<\/p>\n

1896-1903<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 ` 1904-1919<\/a>\u00a0 ` 1920-1929<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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