Copper Coast Council in last-ditch bid to save The Dunes golf course Golfer Greg Norman visits the golf course he has designed at The Dunes, Port Hughes, SA. Picture: Jo-anna Robinson Source: The Advertiser Greg Norman at The Dunes. Picture: Sarah Reed Source: AdelaideNow A LAST-ditch effort to save The Dunes golf course at Port Hughes has involved the local council taking back ownership of the site. The Copper Coast Council has reached an in-principle agreement with project financier Rural Bank to take over ownership of the 9-hole course, designed by Greg Norman, in return for sponsorship of a new independent body to manage the ongoing operation. Rural Bank will provide a capped financial contribution to the newly established association which is expected to draw membership from golf club members and the local community. A three-year transition timeframe has been offered by the bank, after which it is expected the new association would be a self-sustaining financial operation. "If the golf course cannot establish a viable business plan going forward, the future of the course will need to be reviewed," the banks said. This may mean a different standard of course or potentially the closure of the course.