1980 – 81
As Hamilton’s old Permewans building was demolished, at this time the Secretary decided to utilise the roof trusses and timber in a new Clubhouse. Plans were drawn up and he persuaded the Club to collect timber and second-hand bricks from the site to be used in this new design. The bricks were cleaned by voluntary labour, led by Vern Sherlock, over a period of a few months.
The plans were submitted to the City Council and Shire of Dundas who advised the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation that a grant was requested for the building. However these plans were forgone and a decision to extend the existing 3m shed at an approximate cost of $300 was made.
The Committee decided to purchase a replacement. D. Mitchell, I. Parsons and A. Smart were appointed to investigate resulting in the buying of a Fiat 415 for $1500.
1982 – 84
New plans for a Clubhouse were drawn up, In the latter part of the year, the Club received a boost by way of a grant to the value of $4000 towards the construction of the new Clubhouse from Hamilton City Council.
During March 1983, the foundations and slab was laid for the new Clubhouse.
Club jumper colours were decided upon, royal blue with gold stripes or plain royal blue.
The event to which many had been waiting had arrived, namely the official opening of the new Clubhouse. After struggling under diverse conditions, the members will now be able to assemble together in comfort. Last minute finishes were put to paintwork, flooring etc. and on 23.6.84 at 12 noon, the Clubhouse was opened by Mr. Bruce Chamberlain M.L.C.
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1985 -86
As Honour Boards were required, these were manufactured and presented by K. Fort and T. Povey.
Mr. Ken Fort presented plans for the Captain’s Rooms. These to be processed through the Shire. Plans were approved and completed in 1986.
Continuing their good work, the Ladies purchased and arranged for a ball washer to be installed.
To produce quality sandscrapes, it is necessary to sieve the course sand to rid it of stones etc. This was a very laborious task as the sand was being sieved by means of a small square hand operated sieve. Parklands Golf Club member, Vern Sherlock manufactured a unit driven by a petrol engine.
1986 was a busy year. Many improvements were made to facilities in the Club such as the tables being made by Ken Fort using sheets of lamiboard.
The course consisting of only 9 holes was causing problems, to overcome some of these it was decided that 72 players being the maximum allowed at any one time.
In preparation for future drainage requirements, the Club purchased 120 lengths of 90mm PVC A.G. pipe.
At this time it was the practice for Parklands members to stand aside for visitors during the Annual Tournaments filling vacancies as they occurred. To compensate these players, it was decided that during the playing of the Annual Bailey-Cook tournament, extra trophies would be made available for those not able to play previously.
It is of interest to note that during 1986 the average of players playing was 37.3.