Beresfield Golf Course to reopen in January under 15-year Clublinks lease

newy.com.au – Beresfield Golf Course in Newcastle will reopen on Wednesday 14 January 2026 under new operator Clublinks Management after City of Newcastle signed a 15-year lease for the Council-owned facility.

City of Newcastle said the course has been closed since 1 September 2025 following the end of the previous operator’s lease, with the downtime used to complete works ahead of the return of golfers.

The council said upgrades during the closure included the replacement of failed bridges, along with repairs and maintenance to on-course buildings and facilities, while Hunter Water replaced the course’s major sewer main.

City of Newcastle Executive Director Corporate Services David Clarke said the long-term lease would help keep the facility “a sustainable and successful community asset”. “We’ve selected the ideal operator that can leverage strong local support for our facility,” Clarke said.

Clarke said Clublinks manages courses including Moore Park and Chatswood in Sydney, Bundoora Park and Centenary Park in Victoria, and Collier Park and Links Kennedy Bay in Western Australia, describing them as a mix of membership-based and public courses with “an emphasis on a customer-first approach”.

Under the agreement, City of Newcastle said Clublinks is proposing additions including a multi-bay driving range, course improvements and Newcastle’s first dedicated courts for padel, a sport that combines elements of tennis and squash and is played with paddles.

Clublinks chief executive Anthony Lawrence said the company was “thrilled” to partner with the council to help revitalise the course. “Our vision is simple – create a vibrant, inclusive space where everyone can play, laugh, and connect,” Lawrence said.

Earlier this year, City of Newcastle said the Beresfield facility includes a 10-hole golf course, an 18-hole footgolf course, an 18-hole disc golf course and mini-golf, and is located between Newcastle and Maitland a short drive from the M1 Pacific Motorway.

The council said golfers would return from 14 January, with Clublinks to manage the site as further improvements are developed over the term of the lease.