Mark Allen calls out ‘unkept’ and ‘disgraceful’ state of golf courses

Users of multiple golf courses are up in arms, claiming the council isn’t doing enough to keep the greens in good condition.

The Northcote Public Golf Course was used during COVID for recreational use, resulting in changes being made to the course to accommodate more people.

“The land they took away that the locals could used (in Northcote) is unloved and unkept,” former professional golfer Mark Allen told Jacqui Felgate on 3AW Drive.

Click PLAY to hear Marko’s strong comments on 3AW

“When you look at it, it’s an unkept, disgraceful block of land that dog walkers don’t even use.”

Click PLAY below to see the condition of one hole at the golf course in Northcote

I’m about to go on 3AW to talk about Northcote and Oakleigh Golf Courses and their respective Councils.
Below is video of the old hole and land the council took from the golf club. Unkept, unloved and empty again on another gorgeous day. pic.twitter.com/2EsA8pIUs0

— Mark Allen (@MarkAllenGolf) February 6, 2024

Mark Allen also explained why users of Oakleigh Golf Course in the city’s south-east aren’t happy.