Oatlands Enews – Friday 29th April 2022
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This week’s Enews covers the following topics:
- From the Course
- Thank You for your Book Donations for the Lismore Library
- New Daily Bistro Lunch Menu from Tuesday 3rd May
- What is Next for the Barty Party?
- Oatlands Senior Cup – Friday 3rd June 2022
- Oatlands Challenge Cup & Anniversary Salver – Friday 3rd June
- Friday Happy Hour at OGC
- Pennant Update
- Upcoming Trophy Events – Revised Scheduling
- Recent Trophy Winners
- Upcoming Events
From the Course
Rainfall for the Week: 21.0mm, Rainfall for 2022: 1,270.0mm Dam: 100% Green Speed: 9.5 feet
After some reasonable weather over the weekend, the call was made to start the repair process of all our older bunkers. This work is labour intensive, having to scrape back the silt from off the top of the sand and then shovel it out into a waiting vehicle. We then hand weeded the remaining sand and blew out any leaf debris. Once all of this was completed, our old bunker bike was used to push sand from the bunker bases back up on to the faces where it had washed down from. Once the sand is spread evenly across the face it is compacted down to try and avoid balls plugging in these fresh faces, and then the bunker is prepared for play by brooming the faces and raking the bases. This whole process took 9 staff members and 8 hours to complete 17 bunkers!
All bunkers were back in play for the Wednesday competition except for the fairway bunkers on the 1st and 15th, front left on the 1st, and the front right on the 13th. This bunker on the 13th needs additional work performed to it as the grass surrounds in a section of this bunker has collapsed, so we need to ensure that this section is repaired correctly for member and staff safety. The team has dug out a section of the base in the front left bunker on the 1st to expose the drainage lines, which will then be backfilled with new sand to ensure this bunker drains more freely in the future.
Growth on our fairways, tees and roughs has slowed because of soil temperatures decreasing following the continued cloudy overcast days we have been experiencing. This means that cutting of these surfaces will be reduced, and the importance of filling any divots is increased as the grass will not just simply grow over or through this damage during the winter months. An application of green pigment and an iron based fertiliser has been applied to all tee pads and has been started on fairways, to keep as much colour in the surfaces over the winter period.
Members playing the course recently will have noticed the little mud piles throughout our tees, fairways and green surrounds playing surfaces. These are made by worms and are called castings, which are small mounds of worm excrement or poo. Because the soils are so waterlogged, air in the soil is reduced and this forces the worms to the surface where they leave these little mounds behind. Although unsightly and disruptive to playing surfaces, this is a sign of healthy soils containing organic materials. There is a chemical that controls the worms, but it is expensive and from an environmental and soil health point of view, not recommended, as worms are good for the soil.
I recently spoke with another local course Super, who was astounded that we had medical carts on the course, as they don’t even have 18 holes open at the moment, and there isn’t a hint of carts being allowed back on their course for some time yet. We should all be aware that as we are heading into the Winter months, the course isn’t going to dry out that much unless we get some sunny and windy days without further rain. That means that we are most likely looking at having medical carts on the course at best, and playing preferred lies for several months ahead, but this is going to be well ahead of many other courses in Sydney.
Only one volunteer (David Gaffaney) on course this week given the ANZAC Day public holiday on Monday, with some much needed attention being shown towards the practice nets. The edges of the impact nets have been cable tied back to the wire mesh, rubbish picked up, hedges weeded and trimmed back. Thanks for your assistance, Dave, it is very much appreciated.
Have a good weekend,
The Course Team.
Thank Your for your Book Donations for the Lismore Library
On behalf of Lismore Library and Club member, Lance Parker, we would like to thank all members who donated books for the recently flooded Library. The response from members was incredible with multiple ute loads donated to replenish the Libraries damaged or destroyed collection.
Members can still donate by dropping off books at the Club. The library collections that were affected include:
- Adult Fiction
- Large Print Books
- Junior & Young Adult Books
- Children’s Story Books
- Children’s DVDs
- Jigsaws
- Audio Books
- Parenting Collection (non-fiction books on parenting topics)
- Junior Non-Fiction Books
If possible, new or near new donations are preferable, and can be left at the Club’s Reception or General Managers Office.
For further information follow this link, it lists the current details of the Flood Appeal: https://bit.ly/richmondtweedfloodrecovery_waystohelp
New Daily Bistro Lunch Menu from Tuesday 3rd May
Chef Andrew Yang and his catering team will be introducing a new daily lunch menu as of Tuesday 3rd May.
The new menu is listed below and is available until 4pm daily;
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BACON AND EGG ROLL |
$9.50 |
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CALAMARI Salt and pepper fried calamari, served with chips, lemon, and tartare sauce |
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BLT SANDWICH Grilled bacon, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, and aioli on toasted Turkish, served with chips |
$13.00 To share $16.00 |
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SALMON FISH CAKE OGC house made salmon fish cake, garden salad, lemon wedges and sour cream |
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PRAWN CURRY In Thai red curry sauce, carrot, onion, peas and served with Jasmin rice (gf) |
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STEAK SANDWICH Char-grilled beef steak, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion, gherkin, spiced BBQ on toasted Turkish, served with chips
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$19.00 To share $22.00 |
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FISH AND CHIPS Beer battered flathead served with chips, lemon, and tartare sauce |
$20.00 |
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STICKY PORK BELLY BURGER With onion, cucumber, lettuce, jalapeno and served with chips |
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CHICKEN PARMIGIANA Chicken schnitzel, two cheeses, tomato, bacon and napolitana, served with chips |
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THAI BEEF SALAD With char-grilled beef steak, cucumber, tomato, onion, mint, parsley, coriander and peanut (gf) |
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SIDE SALAD |
$7.00 |
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SMALL CHIPS |
$7.00 |
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LARGE CHIPS |
$9.50 |
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POTATO WEDGES |
$10.00 |
What is Next for the Barty Party?
Ash Barty has revealed her next sporting career move, confirming she has agreed to play in a global golf tournament. Barty will headline the inaugural Icons Series in New Jersey in June, taking a spot in ‘The Rest of the World’ team alongside boxer Canelo Álvarez, Manchester City soccer manager Pep Guardiola and Tottenham striker Harry Kane.
The team will take on swimmer Michael Phelps, decorated quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and former professional boxer Oscar De La Hoya, all assigned to ‘Team USA’.
Barty, who shocked the world with her retirement from tennis last month, said she “can’t wait” to take to the Liberty National golf course. “I’m excited to be part of the Icons Series and I hope through my participation in the series that we can encourage more women and girls to participate in golf around the world,” she said. “It’s such a unique opportunity to have fun, test yourself and compete against the world’s greatest athletes in a sport that we are all so passionate about. “I can’t wait to experience Liberty National and learn from our iconic captain Ernie Els. I hope all the Aussie fans in New York and New Jersey come out to cheer us on.”
The former tennis star has also taken a stake in the new concept, which Icons Series chief executive, Thomas Brookes told the Nine newspapers she was keen to bring down under. “She’s absolutely terrific … I know she’s really, really excited to be playing in New York and she’s also really keen to bring the concept to Australia.”
Oatlands Senior Cup – Friday 3rd June 2022
Oatlands is once again looking forward to hosting the annual Golf NSW Senior order of Merit event, the Oatlands Senior Cup.
After two years of disruption due to Covid, we are looking forward to welcoming back some of the States best Senior amateur golfers, and hopeful of an Oatlands member lifting the trophy.
Details of the event are listed below, with members able to book via the Club’s website:
EVENT: A Nominated Golf NSW Seniors Order of Merit Event, 18 Holes, Stroke.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to male amateur golfers not less than 55 years of age as at 3 June 2022, with a Golf Australia handicap not exceeding 12.0 (Oatlands Members 18.0).
ENTRY FEE: $70 Non Members and $20 for Oatlands Members.
ENTRIES CLOSE: Monday, 30th May 2022 at 5.00pm.
The Club reserves the right to ballot players if necessary. Please note in the event of a tie, a sudden death playoff will decide the winner. Other prizes will be decided by count back. Carts permitted – Bookings essential.
Oatlands Challenge Cup & Anniversary Salver – Friday 3rd June 2022
Just like the Senior Open, we are once again looking forward to welcoming back the Ladies Challenge Cup (a Golf NSW Jean Derrin event) and Anniversary Salver.
Details of the event are listed below, with members able to book via the Club’s website:
EVENT: A Nominated Golf NSW Jean Derrin Event, 18 Holes, Stroke.
ELIGIBILITY: Challenge Cup – Open to female amateur golfers with a Golf Australia handicap not exceeding 18.0. Anniversary Salver – Open to female golfers with a Golf Australia handicap not between 18.1 and 30.0
ENTRY FEE: $55 Non Members and $20 for Oatlands Members.
ENTRIES CLOSE: Monday, 30th May 2022 at 5.00pm.
The Club reserves the right to ballot players if necessary.
Friday Happy Hour at OGC
Join us at the Club on Friday evenings between 4-6pm for Happy Hour. Every drink purchase will get you a ticket into the draw for a bottle of wine!
Pennant Update
Men’s Major Pennant
Men’s Major Pennant Semi-Final postponed due to recent wet weather. An update will be provided as soon as the fixture is re-scheduled.
Interclub Challenge
The 2022 Interclub Challenge competition commences in on Sunday 1st May, with Oatlands taking on Bonnie Doon at The Australian.
The team for the first match of the season is named below:
- Nathan Wareham
- Grant Lomas
- Luke Mason
- Ian Priest
- Budd Frome
- Christian O’Reilly
- Blair McDonald
- Mark Robinson
Good luck to our team, may the golfing and weather Gods be on your side!
Upcoming Trophy Events – Revised Scheduling
Men’s
- Saturday 7th May – Autumn Medal
- Wednesday 11th May – Midweek Championships Round 1
- Saturday 14th May – Club Medal
- Wednesday 18th May – Midweek Championships Round 2
Due to recent rain, the following events have been re-scheduled to the dates listed:
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Autumn Medal |
Saturday 7th May |
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NB Charlton Qualifying |
Saturday 4th June |
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NB Charlton Rnd of 16 |
Saturday 18th June |
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NB Charlton ¼ Finals |
Saturday 2nd July |
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NB Charlton SF |
Saturday 16th July |
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NB Charlton Final |
Saturday 23rd July |
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OGC Memorial Bowl |
Saturday 17th September |
Ladies
- Monday 9th May: Presidents Cup Matchplay Final – Linda Gyzen vs Amanda Walkerden
- Thurs 12th May: Ladies Foursomes Championships Rnd 1
- Thurs 19th May: Ladies Foursomes Championships Rnd 2
Mixed
- The annual Husband & Wife trophy has been re-scheduled for Sunday 29th May.
Recent Trophy Winners
The wet weather has delayed the completion of any club trophy events for the last week.
