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Sydney to Convert Half of Moore Park Golf CourseBy mid-2026, nine holes will be converted into a central park amid rising population and budget limits.
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- Sydney's local government will seize nine holes of the 18-hole Moore Park Golf Course to create a central park spanning about 50 acres.
- This decision addresses population growth nearby and budget constraints for supporting new families in the area.
- Despite attracting over half a million visitors annually, the course will be reduced, though the clubhouse and driving range remain intact.
- Opponents argue this change deprives the public of an affordable golfing venue in one of Australia's largest cities.
The people that are losing out are the everyman who loves golf, and they are having that taken away from them.— Scott Warren, host of the Australian Golf Passport podcast, told news.com.au.
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