For small country golf courses like the one at Trangie, with its unique black soil “greens”, any new development is good news.

The club committee has welcomed the recent completion of an “accessible pergola facility” at the course, with community members already making the most of the space, Trangie Golf Club Cooperative president Scott MacDougall revealed.

“Our club is a social gathering place, and locals are already embracing the new area for catch ups and events,” Mr MacDougall said.

“It’s a really important upgrade and I think it will make a huge difference, not only to club members but to the whole district,” he added.

The State Government grant for the project was a means of supporting smaller clubs that often struggle for funding, State Member for Dubbo, Dugald Saunders, said.

“Player numbers have dropped a bit in recent years, but the team at the ‘Golfie’ know it’s not just about the sport, but also about bringing people together,” Mr Saunders said of the $90,280 facility.

“Whether you’re interested in playing golf or not, we want to encourage people to gather socially, and if they’re being active then that’s even better,” he added.

The new facility was designed to increase practical outdoor entertaining functionality at the Trangie Club House.

“This funding has allowed the committee to construct a covered timber deck complete with tables, chairs, fans and downlights.

“It is fully accessible to anyone with mobility issues to get involved in the social and physical benefits of the club,” Mr Saunders concluded.