Welcome to the Double Eagle Golf Club. This Melbourne based social golf club was established in 1987 by James Marinopoulos and a group of golfing friends (Nick Thomopoulos, Con Yianakos, George Apeitos and John Marinopoulos who started in first year and and are still members).
The club has seen over 100 members during its 37 years with 48 current members. The tenure of the club now sees ten members who are the sons of current members!
About us gives the history of the Double Eagle Golf Club (DEGC) and historical milestone and other photos.
The Double Eagle golf club is the oldest Greek golf club in Melbourne.
DEGC Highlights
The club has been playing games for over 35 years
We have played almost 450 games (7,500 rounds of golf)
We have had over 110 members
There are 6 original members who are still current members of the club
The average number of games per member is 67 games (Current member average is 122 games and past members is 26 games)
There have been 11 sons of members that have joined the club
We have won the Hellenic challenge twice - 2009 & 2015
We have rinsed over $25,000 for charity over the past ten years
We have had 23 interstate trips
Senior Members
The club has recognised a group of eleven elder statesmen for the longevity and dedication by elevating them to the Hall of Fame. This group is made up of five life members, two Founding members and four Senior members. Click here for new Life & Senior Member page
The current committee is made up of four, their contact details are provided below:
Club contacts
See Membership Directory for club contacts. The current committee is:
Captain: James Marinopoulos Mob: 0404 883 425 Email: degc.captain@gmail.com
President: John Marinopoulos Mob: 0406 537 741 Email: degcpresident@gmail.com
Treasurer: Jim Karakoussis Mob: 0412 554 196 Email: jimkara100@gmail.com
Vice-Treasurer: Kosta Nikakis Mob: 0423 291 004 Email: knikakis6@bigpond.com
Vice- Captain: Peter Karakoussis Mob: 0413 845 444 Email: pmkarakoussis@gmail.com
See Membership Directory for club contacts.