Become a Member

Becoming a member of Nelson Bay Golf Club gives you more than just access to the course. It’s your gateway to great value across golf, dining, events, and everyday Club experiences, along with a welcoming community.

From discounted golf and cart hire, to savings in the Golf Shop, Bar and Bluewater Grill, plus exclusive events, promotions and member rewards throughout the year—membership is designed to give you more every time you visit the Club.

Golf & Course Access

Enjoy great value every time you play with discounted member green fees for both competition and social golf, reduced cart hire rates, and access to the course during premium playing times. Whether you’re chasing a weekly comp round or a casual hit with friends, membership gives you more opportunities to get out on the course.

Golf Shop

Members enjoy 10% off merchandise in the Golf Shop, along with access to our price match advantage to help you get the best value on your gear. Throughout the year, members are also invited to exclusive fitting days, giving you the chance to try the latest equipment with expert advice from leading brands.

Eat & Drink

Enjoy great value every time you visit the Club with discounts on bar purchases and meals for members. Whether you’re stopping in for a casual drink at the bar or dining at Bluewater Grill, members can enjoy quality food and drinks in a relaxed, welcoming setting at great value.

events & Weddings

Host your next celebration at Nelson Bay Golf Club, with a beautiful setting overlooking the course and flexible spaces suited to everything from birthdays to weddings and special occasions. Members also enjoy 50% discounted room hire rates, making it even better value to celebrate your special moments at the Club

promotions

Being a member comes with plenty of extras throughout the year, starting with birthday rewards including a $5 drink voucher and a $20 raffle voucher. Members also get access to the Pick A Ball game via the app, entry into regular Members’ giveaways and bonus double raffle tickets, giving you more chances to win and enjoy throughout the year.

Communication

Stay connected with everything happening at the Club through regular member updates, including our Monthly Newsletter, Monthly Golf Newsletter, and important updates when needed. Members also have access to the NBGC Members Facebook Group, as well as the NBGC Ladies Members Facebook Group, making it easy to stay informed and engaged with the community.

Various categories of golf memberships allow you to match the cost with your use of the course. All golf memberships provide access to the club house facilities 7 days per week.

Membership categories include:

FULL PLAYING MEMBER (women & men)

Full playing and voting rights
Full use of Clubhouse facilities
Eligible for representative teams and club championship competitions
Early time sheet access
Maintain a GA handicap with access to a range of practice facilities

OTHER MEMBERSHIPS INCLUDE

Full Playing Member – (21-35yrs)
Country Member
Limited Day Member
Flexi Member – allows you to play golf within your time and budget
Junior Member
Social Playing Member
Non-Golfing Membership – allows access to all club house facilities

For membership enquiries and full details contact the Club.

Golf Member
PLAYING MEMBER (Men & Ladies) • Unlimited play in Club Golf competitions and social golf upon payment of the daily competition/social member green fee. • Can obtain and maintain a Golf Australia handicap. • Eligible to stand for election to the Board of Directors and to nominate an eligible candidate. • Has full voting rights at all General meetings and elections of the Board of Directors. Annual Subscription – $1515 (Men’s currently closed) Entrance Fee* (one-off payment – applicable to Men only) – $1000 PROVISIONAL FULL MEMBER • Unlimited play in Club Golf competitions and social golf upon payment of the daily competition/social member green fee. • Playing right restrictions apply – bookings after 5 pm, five days prior to a Wednesday – (Saturday @ 5 pm) or Saturday – (Monday @ 5 pm) competition. • Can obtain and maintain a Golf Australia handicap. • Eligible to stand for election to the Board of Directors and to nominate an eligible candidate. • Has full voting rights at all General meetings and elections of the Board of Directors. Annual Subscription – $1515 (Currently closed) Entrance Fee* (one-off payment – applicable to Men only) – $1000 *Please note that until further notice, female members are exempt from paying the Entrance Fee
FULL PLAYING MEMBER – 21 to 35yrs (Men & Ladies) • Unlimited play in Club Golf competitions and social golf upon payment of the daily competition/social member green fee. • Can obtain and maintain a Golf Australia handicap. • Eligible to stand for election to the Board of Directors and to nominate an eligible candidate. • Has full voting rights at all General meetings and elections of the Board of Directors. Annual Subscription – $980 Entrance Fee – $500 *Please note that until further notice, female members are exempt from paying the Entrance Fee.
FLEXI MEMBER • Initial Membership Fee entitles members to 20 competition rounds (ineligible for Club Championships and other Honour Board events) upon payment of the applicable daily competition/social member green fee. • Further competition rounds can be purchased in lots of 10 for $350. Green fees apply. • Unlimited social golf at Full Playing Members Green Fee rates. • Can obtain and maintain a Golf Australia handicap. • Cannot stand for election to the Board of Directors and has no Voting Rights Annual Subscription – $895 Entrance Fee* (applicable to male golfers only) – $500 *Please note that until further notice, female members are exempt from paying the Entrance Fee
COUNTRY MEMBER (Men & Ladies) • Place of residence must be beyond 80 kilometres radius from the Club. • Proof of residence in the form of a utility notice is required upon application/and request. • Limited to 20 Club Golf competitions (ineligible for Club Championships and other Honour Board Events) and unlimited social golf upon payment of the daily competition/social member green fee. • Can obtain and maintain a Golf Australia handicap. • Cannot stand for election to the Board of Directors and has no Voting Rights. Annual Subscription – $895 Entrance Fee* (applicable to male golfers only) – $500 *Please note that until further notice, female members are exempt from paying the Entrance Fee
LIMITED DAY MEMBER (Men & Ladies) • Play in Club Golf competitions conducted Monday, Thursday, and Friday after paying the daily competition/social member green fee. • Play in Club Golf competitions on all other days (except Club Championships and other Honour Board events), at Visitor’s Green Fee rates. • Can obtain and maintain a Golf Australia handicap. • Cannot stand for election to the Board of Directors and has no Voting Rights Annual Subscription – $895 Entrance Fee* (applicable to male golfers only) – $500 *Please note that until further notice, female members are exempt from paying the Entrance Fee
SOCIAL PLAYING MEMBER • Able to play 2 x 9 holes of social golf per week at Full Playing Member Green Fee rates. • Cannot obtain a Golf Australia handicap at Nelson Bay Golf Club. • Cannot stand for Board of Directors and has no Voting Rights. Annual Subscription – $665

Cadets & Juniors
JUNIORS: 18-20 YRS • Unlimited play in Club Golf competitions and social golf upon payment of the daily competition/social member green fee. • Can obtain and maintain a Golf Australia handicap. • 18-20yrs Eligible to stand for election to the Board of Directors and nominate an eligible candidate. • 18-20yrs have full voting rights at all General Meetings and elections of the Board of Directors. Annual subscription – $200.00
JUNIORS: 12-17 YRS • Unlimited play in Club Golf competitions and social golf upon payment of the daily competition/social member green fee. • Can obtain and maintain a Golf Australia handicap. Annual subscription – $70.00
CADETS: UNDER 12 YEARS Eligible for an AGU handicap. Access to Club discounts and offers. You can play competition golf and social golf for seven days at the member’s green fee rate. Receive all rights of a Playing Member except voting rights. Annual subscription – $25.00

Cadets & Juniors

JUNIORS: 18-20 YRS
• Unlimited play in Club Golf competitions and social golf upon payment of the daily competition/social
member green fee.
• Can obtain and maintain a Golf Australia handicap.
• 18-20yrs Eligible to stand for election to the Board of Directors and nominate an eligible candidate.
• 18-20yrs have full voting rights at all General Meetings and elections of the Board of Directors.

Annual subscription – $200.00

JUNIORS: 12-17 YRS
• Unlimited play in Club Golf competitions and social golf upon payment of the daily competition/social member green fee.
• Can obtain and maintain a Golf Australia handicap.

Annual subscription – $70.00

CADETS: UNDER 12 YEARS
Eligible for an AGU handicap. Access to Club discounts and offers. You can play competition golf and social golf for seven days at the member’s green fee rate. Receive all rights of a Playing Member except voting rights.

Annual subscription – $25.00

Social
SOCIAL / NON-PLAYING MEMBER: 3 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION For 3 years, you are eligible for a discount on bar purchases and meals. You will receive a birthday drink and other promotional vouchers in your birthday month and are eligible for any other Club promotions. Annual subscription – $30.00
SOCIAL / NON-PLAYING MEMBER: ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION For 12 months, you are eligible for a discount on bar purchases and meals. You will receive a birthday drink and other promotional vouchers in your birthday month and are eligible for any other Club promotions. Annual subscription – $15.00

Social

SOCIAL / NON-PLAYING MEMBER: 3 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION
For 3 years, you are eligible for a discount on bar purchases and meals. You will receive a birthday drink and other promotional vouchers in your birthday month and are eligible for any other Club promotions.

Annual subscription – $30.00

SOCIAL / NON-PLAYING MEMBER: ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION
For 12 months, you are eligible for a discount on bar purchases and meals. You will receive a birthday drink and other promotional vouchers in your birthday month and are eligible for any other Club promotions.

Annual subscription – $15.00

Golf Membership Benefits

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Golf & Course Access – Enjoy discounted golf, cart hire savings, and more opportunities to access the course

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Golf Shop – Receive member savings in the Golf Shop plus access to exclusive fitting days and great value on gear.

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Eat & Drink – Enjoy quality food and drinks at member prices across the Bar and Bluewater Grill.

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Events – Celebrate your special occasions at the Club with discounted room hire and a stunning course-side setting.

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Promotions – Access exclusive member rewards, giveaways, birthday bonuses, raffles and app promotions throughout the year.

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Communication – Stay connected with Club news, golf updates, newsletters and exclusive member Facebook groups