Cheltenham Golf Club fights for lease amid safety concerns
8/22/2025
In short:
A petition challenges lease renewal for Cheltenham Golf Club, citing safety and community access concerns.
What’s next?
Bayside Council will review the petition and lease proposal at its August meeting.
Cheltenham Golf Club fights for lease amid safety concerns
Cheltenham Golf Club, operating on leased council land for nearly a century, is seeking a new 21-year lease to fund safety upgrades including $240,000 for redesign work and $1.5 million fencing to prevent stray golf balls. A petition backed by local clubs and 820+ residents argues the land should be repurposed for broader community use. The matter is set for council consideration in late August.