The Project’s Steve Price is labelled ‘petty’ as he doubles down on anger at ex-Victorian premier Dan Andrews joining elite golf club

The Project’s Steve Price defended his opposition to ex-Victorian Prime Minister Daniel Andrews’ entry into Portsea Golf Club, sparking a row with Waleed Aly and Sam Taunton on Monday evening.

The trio became somewhat heated over Price, saying he would “tear up” his membership of the club if Andrews were allowed to join.

Price defended his position on the show, saying: “I think it’s really sad that he wants to come and play there, considering what he did to us for two years.”

Steve’s position is echoed by other members of the club, with 100 members demanding his application be rejected.

The TV star, clearly angry at the continued hard lockdowns in Melbourne, added that golfing was not allowed by the politician under pointless Covid rules.

“We were the only place in Australia where you couldn’t play golf during Covid. I love this! Sorry to use a golf pun.

“I was sincere when I said that if he is allowed to join, I will not play there,” he added.

Waleed asked Price why it’s such a “big deal” for him, saying, “If he gets in, you won’t have to walk around the golf course for four hours with him.”

Steve, however, was adamant, “I have to go to the bar and he might have food.”

An outraged Waleed added that this could be the case anywhere in Melbourne, but it would not be limited to the golf course.

Comedian Sam Taunton joined in, calling Steve’s argument “petty.”

He was then persuaded by Steve to make the comment, saying: “You’d say it’s….”

“I was going to say it’s insignificant,” Taunton said. “It was years ago and at some point you don’t move on? Why?’

Price refused to back down on the issue, saying members of the club did not want Andrews to attend.

He added that it is standard practice for members to have their say on candidates for the club.

Steve is furious about Andrew’s attempt to join the exclusive golf club.

Price took aim at the controversial politician on Sky News Australia last week, noting he had banned members from playing golf for two years.

“This is the Prime Minister who has locked down this community even though we are 75 miles outside the city,” he said.

‘The same Prime Minister who had people playing golf on the other side of the bay. That man should absolutely not come to the golf club.’

Last Monday the Herald Sun reported that the avid golf fan and now retired Prime Minister would face stiff opposition from Portsea Golf Club members if he applied for membership.

While president Phil Cramer said Andrews’ application would be considered in accordance with the club’s constitution, Price gave Cramer a blistering ultimatum.

“If Dan Andrews is allowed to join Portsea Golf Club I will resign, cancel my membership and play golf elsewhere,” Price said.

Former professional golfer Mark Allen also told 3AW that other golf clubs along the Mornington Peninsula are considering a similar response if Mr Andrews applies for membership.

During Covid, golf enthusiasts in the Melbourne metropolitan region and parts of the Mornington Peninsula were banned from the fairways and greens – a rule only mirrored in the Northern Territory.

While clubs were allowed to reopen from September 2021, toilets had to remain closed, angering enthusiasts.

Announcing his retirement from politics, Andrews said he planned to spend more time with his family and on the golf course.

“As for what I would do now, I have some spare time and spend some time with Cath and the kids, play a bit of golf and read the pile of books on the corner that haven’t been read yet,” said Mr Andrews.

“I’m going to do a few things that are about me and I’m going to go through quite a challenging adjustment.”