Introduction to the Club The Eastern Sward Golf Club was incorporated in October 1990. Prior to this in 1977 it was part of the Social Club of the Eastern Treatment Plant belonging to the Melbourne Water Corporation which at that time collected all green fees and maintained the golf course. In 1995 the Golf Club broke away from the umbrella of the Social Club and leased the golf course from Melbourne Water. It is a spacious flat course elevated 4 - 6 metres above sea level, generously covered with trees and shrubs and also four small lakes to add to the country atmosphere of the area. The small greens are lightly bunkered but are true and consistent throughout the seasons. An abundance of bird life adds to the quietness and serenity of the surroundings interrupted only occasionally by small recreational aircraft flying overhead. The Membership grew from 90 to over 300 in less than two years and the increased steadily peaking at 420 in the year 2000. The need for more improvements to the course was realized when it was decided to enter Pennant. The holes were lengthened and the course was re-rated accordingly resulting with a higher ACR. Several greens and tees were rebuilt and relocated to achieve more length. |
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