Community Bank Home Hill and Ayr is committed to supporting local sports in the Burdekin region. Recently, the bank contributed to the Ayr Golf Club, at the time of their celebrations of the club’s milestone 95th anniversary this year.
The Ayr Golf Club is a cornerstone of the Burdekin community, boasting an 18-hole, 5,861-metre championship course. With a dedicated membership of 200, the club thrives on the generosity of volunteers who contribute their time and effort.
Last year the golf club applied for a grant with the Community Bank targeted at improving our community facilities by providing an on-course toilet block.
The Ayr Golf Club was thrilled to be awarded an $8000 grant from the Community Bank Home Hill and Ayr, which will help uphold their shared values while the Club seeks to deliver a more up to date facility, improve player satisfaction and comfort, attract more players, and increase accessibility while providing physical and mental benefits to our community.
With significant distances between some holes and the clubhouse, having a toilet available on the course ensures that players don't have to trek back to the clubhouse if they need to use the facilities.
A spokesperson for the Ayr Golf Club, Angie Baxter, says the welfare of their members and visitors is paramount on the golf course. “Access to an on-course toilet enables players to drink enough fluids from the provided cold water cooler without worrying about being too far from restroom facilities. Provision of restroom facilities on the course enhances the overall experience for golfers by ensuring their comfort and addressing their basic needs.”
She also mentions it promotes good hygiene practices, which are important for the health and wellbeing of players.
“Without on-course toilets, golfers might resort to using natural areas as makeshift restrooms, which can have negative environmental impacts on the course, the surrounding areas, and a player’s self-esteem. Having designated facilities helps minimise this issue and preserves the natural beauty of our course.”, says Angie.
At their recent 95th Anniversary Gala Dinner, the Ayr Golf Club were honoured by the presence of one of their most celebrated players, seven-time Major Championship winner Karrie Webb.
Karrie was awarded an honorary membership as a token of gratitude and admiration for her achievements, including induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Her act of continued support and acknowledging the role a local sporting club had in the formative years of an astonishing career, inspires the Community Bank Home Hill & Ayr in supporting community groups which can play a vital role for future success.
Karrie Webb (left), with past president Peter Andersen, and club Treasurer Janet Trezise
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