CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP

“WHEN YOU SEE THAT MANY PEOPLE WITH A SMILE ON THEIR FACE, THEN YOU MUST BE DOING

SOMETHING RIGHT.” - GREG NORMAN

Welcome to The Grand Golf Club.

The Grand is a private golfing oasis just for the privileged few.

We don’t host corporate days, there are no tee times and no hassle - just you, your guests and the challenge of one of Australia’s Top 100 rated courses.

The Grand is secluded at the foothills of the Gold Coast Hinterland away from the public eye and prides itself on privacy, anonymity and complete confidentiality.

The home of the 2001 Australian Open, The Grand has the purpose of producing one of the world’s great golfing experiences for its members and their guests.

Through one of our six exclusive three-year Corporate Membership programs, you and your team can become a part of a positive golfing community which sets a standard second to none.

Imagine - flying an international guest via helicopter along the world famous Gold Coast coastline; moments later landing on one of Australia’s best golf courses; welcomed with a glass of champagne then shown to the clubhouse by a family of kangaroos…

Imagine - your own private 24-person golf tournament - at your pace - followed with the best of Queensland produce prepared by our internationally-recognised chef and accompanied by the finest Australian wines in our clubhouse or under the stars!

Imagine - you and your guests regularly sharing a world-class golfing experience with just 555 like-minded members - including business and industry leaders from Australia, Asia and around the world.

Imagine no more!

We welcome the interest of your and your team in becoming valued Corporate Members at The Grand and enjoying everything it has to offer.

We are proud of what we have created and we look forward to welcoming you to our Club.

David BurrupClub Captain

WELCOME FROM CLUB CAPTAIN, DAVID BURRUP

THE COURSELike any great Australian success story, the establishment of The Grand Golf Club isn’t without a rich history and some drama along the way.

At the height of his international career, Greg Norman designed a $30 million course on the Gold Coast for a group of Japanese owners. The new club, in the foothills of the Gold Coast Hinterland, opened in 1990 - but was short-lived. With no funds available for the day-to-day operation of the course, it closed in dramatic circumstances after just one day.

It stayed untouched for five years and became unkempt and overgrown before a consortium of Australian businessmen had a shared vision of establishing a club and golf course unparalleled in the Australian market. The course would be owned by its members, where only members and their guests could play.

From there, The Grand Golf Club was born. Acquiring the site in February 1996 for much less than the $58 million price tag placed upon it in 1992, the new owners immediately engaged Norman to restore what had the potential to be one of his great legacies to Australian golf.

The fairways were manicured, new bunkers installed and in a reference to the historical usage of the land, grapevines were planted to produce the course’s own wine.

After 18 months of intensive work, Norman was awarded Membership number 1 and given the honour of launching The Grand Golf Club.

The fully revised course and its private membership model quickly gained interest and respect around the world. The work of the consortium to bring The Grand up to its new status was rewarded when it was ranked in the top three modern Australian golf courses and considered among the greatest 100 courses in the world by Golf Magazine USA.

The crowning glory for The Grand Golf Club was when it hosted the Australian Open in 2001 won by Stuart Appleby. It is still regarded to this day as one of the greatest professional golf events ever held in Australia.

Since that time, The Grand has established itself as a facility that continues to draw acclaim from all corners of the globe and the legacy of Greg Norman to Australian golf and The Grand Golf Club members has been realised.

STRAIGHT FROM OUR PROFESSIONAL...It is no secret the golf course is the place to get a deal done - and The Grand Clubhouse offers the perfect atmosphere to celebrate a new business relationship.

During my 35 years in the game of golf I have been privileged to play on some of the world’s great courses and with an eclectic cross-section of people from all walks of life and of all different skill levels.

I have seen the deals sealed in front of me and life-long relationships forged on the foundation of 18 holes and a couple of beers at the bar.

It is an enduring part of the game which has not been lost at The Grand and which is enhanced through our limited Corporate Membership program.

The Grand’s members, who are also the proprietors through their share ownership of the facility, have created a terrific atmosphere of which they are tremendously proud.

In recent years, economic conditions have forced many of the world’s leading courses to open up their facilities and inconvenience their membership with imposing large scale corporate events.

At The Grand, membership levels, guaranteed income programs and a well-documented desire to maintain one of the world’s great golfing experiences, means that program will never be compromised.

I believe our Corporate Membership package is truly unique in that it offers the exclusivity of private course membership while providing the opportunity to create boutique experiences for a company’s staff, customers and potential clients.

As part of your Corporate Membership we provide personalised design and management of any corporate golfing experience you are keen to create.

The three guests attached to each of your six membership cards means that we can develop a mini tournament for up to 24 players - a terrific experience your guests will never forget.

The flexibility of the Corporate program, the networking opportunities through the depth of our Membership and our desire to see a return on your investment makes your three-year commitment a sound investment.

We look forward to hosting you for a playing tour of this magnificent facility.

Warm Regards,Ossie Moore

HERE ARE TWO POTENTIAL ITINERARY SUGGESTIONS THAT I’VE PUT TOGETHER FOR YOUR GROUP EVENT.

Morning event:

0730 - Arrival at The Grand Golf Club and check in0745 - Coffee and Welcome from Ossie Moore0810 - Welcome from Corporate host0820 - Golf Cart Collection0835 - PLAY BEGINS1230 - Shower and change 1245 - Ice cold drinks of your choice on Clubhouse Verandah1300 - Return to Clubhouse Restaurant for Lunch1400 - Business Presentation1430 - Golf trophy presentation 1600 - Departure

Afternoon event:

1130 - Arrival at The Grand Golf Club and check in1145 - Coffee and Welcome from Ossie Moore1210 - Welcome from Corporate host1220 - Golf Cart Collection1235 - PLAY BEGINS1630 - Shower and change 1700 - Ice cold drinks of your choice on Clubhouse Verandah1730 - Return to Clubhouse Restaurant for dinner1830 - Business Presentation1900 - Golf trophy presentation 1930 - Speaker - Entertainer2030 - Post dinner drinks - depart

“I’m a very intense person. When I go after something, I want to go after it with everything I have. I want to push myself to the edge. - Greg Norman, Australian golfer

“Confidence is the most important single factor in this game, and no matter how great your natural talent, there is only one way to obtain and sustain it: WORK,” - Jack Nicklaus, US

“A good golfer has the determination to win and the patience to wait for the breaks,” - Gary Player, South Africa

The following are some quotes from some of the world’s greatest players which could be as appropriate in the office as they are on the golf course.

“My ability to concentrate and work toward that goal has been my greatest asset,” - Jack Nicklaus, US

“Concentration is a fine antidote to anxiety,” - Jack Nicklaus, US

“Discipline and concentration are a matter of being interested,” - Tom Kite, US

“A light, tender, sensitive touch is worth a ton of brawn,”- Peter Thomson, Australia

“Some people think they are concentrating when they’re merely worrying,” - Bobby Jones, US

“I’m a firm believer that in the theory that people only do their best at things they truly enjoy. It is difficult to excel at something you don’t enjoy,” - Jack Nicklaus, US

“Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated; it satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect. It is at the same time rewarding and maddening - and it is without a doubt the greatest game mankind has ever invented,” - Arnold Palmer, US golfer

WHAT IS THE DEAL?Full inclusions and details of the Grand Golf Club’s Corporate Membership are as follows:

• Three year membership

• Rights to nominate six executives of the organisation as card holders, each of whom have privileges of The Grand Golf Club with no annual subscription fees

• House Account of $5,500 to be spent by card holders within The Grand (bar, restaurant and The Golf Shop)

• Club account (payable monthly) - where additional costs such as Guest fees, Valet Transport, Tuition, Club cleaning and storage and car washing are charged

• Each Card Holder can welcome three guests each (guest green fees will apply) - an individual guest may only visit five times in one calendar year

• Full page advertisement linking to Corporate Member’s website in Member’s Only Newsletter (62% open rate on average)

• Editorial in the club newsletter announcing the corporate membership and providing an outline of the products and services the new member offers. Including contact details.

• Plaque in the entrance foyer of the clubhouse displaying the company logo of the corporate members.

• Opportunity to use clubhouse facilities for approved corporate events (at cost).

COST

The cost of the full Corporate Membership entitlements for three years is a one off payment of $100,000 (+GST).

There is also a Compulsory annual House Account Levy of $5,500 (payable on July 1 each year) to be spent by card holders within The Grand (bar, restaurant and The Golf Shop).

Hours of operation

Golf Shop

1st April - 31st October6:30am - 6:00pm

1st November - 31st March6.00am - 6.00pm

Driving Range

1st March- 31st May6:30am - Closed 5:00pm

1st June - 31st August7:00am - Closed 4:30pm

1st September - 30th November6:30am - Closed 5:30pm

1st December - 28th February6:30am - Closed 6:00pm

Golf Course

1st April - 31st October7.00am - 5:30pm

1st November - 31st March6.30am - 6.30pm

Clubhouse

Open 6:30am for BreakfastClose 6:00pm if no Member present

Office

8:30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday

The Grand Golf Club

364 Gilston RoadGilston, Queensland

PO Box 440Nerang QLD 4211Australia

T: 61 7 5596-0400F: 61 7 5596-0444E: information@grandgolf.com.au

Contacts

Michelle BowersGeneral Managermichelle@grandgolf.com.au

Club CaptainDavid Burrup

Club PresidentSid Sarantis

Media and PR enquiries

Brett MurrayMedia, PRbrett@bammedia.com.au+61 7 5580 3985

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