1928

• Pulp and Paper Mill established at Geeveston.

1932

• Australia in the midst of the Great Depression.

• Meeting held in August at the Geeveston High School to discuss the idea of a golf course.

• John and Sam McKibben offer a parcel of land for the course.

• Six-man committee formed; Ron Sharp becomes the first secretary.

Mid 1930s

Clubhouse built near the sixth green, grazing area for sheep established.

• Last year Farmers and Citizens Cup was contested due to WWII’s impact.
• Closure of the original course due to the war.

1945

Peace declared, and a small course set up where Geeveston Tennis Club stands

1952

• Geeveston Golf Club revives and decides to return to the original site.

• New clubhouse built on its present location.

• Club buys John McKibben’s farm and Wilfred McKibben’s 18 acres of land, embarks on course improvements.

• Two holes closed due to maintenance and weather issues, resulting in the current 10-hole setup.