A pair of thieves have been caught on camera breaking into the Port Macquarie Golf Club

About The Port Macquarie Golf Club:

The Port Macquarie Golf Club was first formed in the early years of the century, although information is not available as to the exact date of formation.

Old citizens have recollections of the game being played in 1906, but first printed references to be found are in 1911.

The course first followed the foreshores from the Munster Street end of the camping reserve to the site of the cottages now situated east of Pacific Drive above the cliffs, thence westward to near Owen Street and then northward to Burrawan Street in the south-western corner of the portion of Oxley Park now occupied by the High School.

In July 1953, the Club moved to the new course.

Play was imitially over six holes, progressing fairly quickly to eleven holes. At this point course extensions were delayed for a few years because of the need for a more suitable clubhouse.

 Work was finally completed to a sufficient degree to bring the full 18 holes into play in April 1967, and the official opening was pronounced in February 1968, by president of the New South Wales Golf Association, Mr Les Graham.

Club Has Been Robbed Before:

In August, 2018 armed robbers held up the Club, two staff members required counselling following an armed robbery.

The club's CEO Daniel Constable said at the time some staff involved in the incident were suffering shock.

"The staff where pretty shaken up more than anything," he said.

"They did not require hospital treatment, but they have been offered counselling.

"The armed robbers forced entry through locked doors and took cash.

"It was all over in about three minutes," he said.

Mr Constable said the club opened the doors to trading the following Sunday as per normal.