Population increase
1928
• Pulp and Paper Mill established at Geeveston.
Foundations
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.
Clubhouse
Mid 1930s
Clubhouse built near the sixth green, grazing area for sheep established.
WW2
1942
- Last year Farmers and Citizens Cup was contested due to WWII’s impact.
- Closure of the original course due to the war.
Peace
1945
Peace declared, and a small course set up where Geeveston Tennis Club stands
Popularity
1952
• Geeveston Golf Club revives and decides to return to the original site.
Construction
1954
- New clubhouse built on its present location.
Expansion
Late 1990s
- Club buys John McKibben’s farm and Wilfred McKibben’s 18 acres of land, embarks on course improvements.
Redesign
2010
- Two holes closed due to maintenance and weather issues, resulting in the current 10-hole setup.
Present
Present (2023)
- Club celebrates 90 years of rich history, with anticipation for the centenary in 2032.