08/07/2026
A Course Transformation Years in the Making
There are moments when the results of long-term planning become impossible to ignore.
Following the wettest June at Blackwood Golf Club since 1970, and with July's annual average rainfall exceeded within just the first few days of the month, Blackwood Golf Club has faced one of the toughest winter tests in recent memory. Despite these extraordinary conditions, our golf course has continued to perform exceptionally well.
Apart from a small number of days where golf cart use was suspended to protect the course—as would be expected at any quality golf facility—play has continued throughout this period whenever conditions have allowed. The feedback from members has been overwhelming, with many commenting on just how remarkably dry and playable the course has remained.
This outcome is no accident.
It is the result of years of strategic investment, careful planning and the ongoing implementation of our Course Improvement Plan (CIP). Extensive drainage upgrades across key areas of the course, combined with countless other improvement projects, have fundamentally changed the way Blackwood Golf Club performs during winter.
While there are still several smaller drainage projects to complete, this winter has provided clear evidence that the improvements are delivering exactly what they were designed to achieve.
This milestone would not have been possible without the dedication of our Course Maintenance Team, the leadership of our Course Committee, the support of the Committee of Management, and the many volunteers who continue to contribute countless hours to improving our course. Their commitment over several years deserves enormous recognition.
For many years Blackwood carried the perception of being a course that struggled through winter. We are incredibly proud to say that perception no longer reflects the reality.
Our work certainly isn't finished, but the transformation is well underway, and the results are there for everyone to see.
Members can view the status of the Course Improvement Plan, including completed works and future projects, via the Club's website. It provides a fascinating insight into the long-term vision that continues to shape Blackwood Golf Club.
Here's to enjoying winter golf in the Adelaide Hills.
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