Locals hit back over ‘seized’ golf club

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Aussies have come out swinging against New South Wales Premier Chris Minns’ announcement to halve of one of Sydney’s most popular golf courses, calling it “demonising” and “disgraceful”.

The Premier claimed it would “transform” the Sydney experience and ultimately create more “fun” for local families in the growing area.

Up to 20 hectares of the public course will be axed and repurposed to support an estimated 80,000 residents living within two kilometres of the Moore Park area by 2040.Mr Warren argued while golf has become associated with the elite, with nods to former President of the United States Donald Trump’s fondness for the game, the decision will only hurt the “every man”.

“It is a tragedy for the game; it is an affordable course and is really good value for a round of golf,” he said.“They failed to plan green space for Green Square and Zetland communities,” he argued, calling the move “distasteful”.Mr Warren is not alone in his fury. “What is wrong with Centennial Park? It just is just two minutes away. Why can’t a golf course be a golf course,” someone asked.“Why is this needed when Centennial is so close,” another chimed in.

Someone else said that it was a “massive loss” for the community because it meant locals would “lose” a place for kids to learn the sport.“Moore Park GC is nowhere near the centre of the city, and Centennial Park is right next to the golf course; that area doesn’t need more parkland.

 

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