Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson announced Gunnedah Golf Club's successful grant of $272,766 Stronger Country Communities Fund on Wednesday.

The black chain safety mesh fence will stand 2.1m high and enclose the perimeter of the course.

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Club president Peter Spackman said the grant came at the ideal time because they had spent so much money buying water to save the greens.

"The drought has had a heavy impact on the club's financial resources ... we've had to re-seed our fairways and update watering systems and this has been a burden on our coffers, so this announcement is just fantastic news," he said.

"It is exciting to know this fence will also help our population of koalas; now they'll always have a sanctuary.

"This grant is going to make a huge difference and I want to thank Kevin Anderson going into bat for us and for his support."

Mr Anderson said it was a win for more than 200 members who use the course, and the additional 1500 or more social members.

"It is a really popular green space for walkers and local residents," he said.