Updated 6 July 2026.
Lane Cove Golf Course has been hit by a series of vandalism incidents over recent weeks, with e-bikes and e-scooters causing significant damage to multiple greens across the course.
Lane Cove Golf Club president John Dowey confirmed an initial four separate incidents occurred on the nights of 1 June, 2 June, 4 June and 13 June.
Additional incidents have since occurred on 24 June and 2 July.
The most recent incident occurred just after 7.30 pm on Thursday 2 July. The offenders were captured on CCTV footage from the Galuwa Sport and Recreation Centre. Police are seeking help from the public to help identify the individuals responsible. There were three youths described as being aged approximately between 15 and 17 years old.
The damage to the course has been concentrated around several key areas of the course, with greens most severely impacted near Gamma Road, Richardson Street East and Richardson Street West.
Tyre marks from the vehicles have left significant scarring and damage as evidenced by these photos.
The greens maintenance team has had to divert resources away from routine maintenance to carry out urgent repairs. Close to 80 plugs have already been extracted from the old 7th green and transplanted into damaged areas across the course.
Sydney Sports Management Group (SSMG), which manages the club’s facilities, has also been closely monitoring the situation.
SSMG’s Nathan Brown described the ongoing vandalism as “extremely disappointing, particularly given the time and resources required to repair the damage and maintain the course for the benefit of both members and the wider community.”
The incidents come at a particularly disappointing time for the club, which has been working to return to a new normal following the completion of the Galuwa Recreation Centre.
Residents of some streets near to the golf course have receive this letter from Police.
If you live in streets adjoining the golf course, particularly Richardson Street East and Richardson Street West, Lane Cove Golf Club is asking residents to check any available CCTV, driveway camera or dashcam footage from the nights of 1 June, 2 June, 4 June, 13 June, 24 June and 2 July.
Residents are also asked to report any unusual noise, vehicle activity or suspicious behaviour around the golf course after hours.
If you recognise the riders or have any information that may assist police, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit information online using the reference E88370557.
Information is treated with strict confidence.
If you witness a crime in progress or there is an immediate threat to safety, call Triple Zero (000).