Doors of golf course swing shut

Gulf Harbour Country Club, a golf course with an international reputation, has closed, claiming it is no longer viable as a business.
In a letter sent to members, made public today, club director Wayne Bailey said the club has been losing money, and the cost of much needed investment is “prohibitive”.
The letter says that selling off surplus land was considered, but proved impossible due to the course layout.
The 89ha course has been owned by developer Greg Olliver since 2021, which led to fears that it could be developed for residential housing.
Currently the land is zoned Open Space and any ...