Oatlands Enews – Friday 3rd June 2022
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This week’s Enews covers the following topics:
- From the Course
- 2021-22 Ball Prize Credit Expires 30th June 2022
- 2021-22 Bar Account Credit Expires 30th June 2022
- Labour Impact on Club Operation – Catering
- Superpin Jackpot – Wednesday 1st June to Wednesday 8th June
- Getting Started Programme – Only a Few Spots Left
- Ladies Volunteer Gardening – Tuesday 7th June
- Pennant Update
- Upcoming Trophy Events
- Recent Trophy Winners
From the Course
Rainfall for the Week: 5.0mm, Rainfall for 2022: 1,305.0 Dam: 100% Green Speed: 9.5 feet
Some much needed wind arrived this week which has helped to dry our playing surfaces. The strong winds didn’t cause any damage regarding fallen branches, but the course was littered with leaf debris. This is a small price to pay if it means the course gets the benefit of drier surfaces to play on. The blowers and vacuum were busy on the course all day Thursday, with several team members also on hand rakes to get the course tidied up as quickly as possible.
The team has been able to continue working on the bunker rejuvenation project this week, with the lining and drainage all installed in the left hand side bunker on the 2nd hole, and work in the middle bunker on this hole also started. This only leaves the team with the middle bunker and the right hand side bunker to complete for this season, which considering we’ve had to deal with 15 weeks of interruptions from the rain, has been a great effort by the team! Once we get these two bunkers lined, and sand installed to these three bunkers and the last one on the 11th, we will turn our attention to repairing the bunker on the 13th hole.
All tees and tee surrounds were mown this week to tidy them up one last time before the winter, all creeks and ponds, and protective screens were trimmed, and another cycle of tree base trimming was started this week to keep all these areas neat and tidy.
We are planning to dust all greens early next week which is simply a very light topdressing of sand across the putting surfaces. This process will have very minimal disruption to the putting surface and will improve the speed and trueness of our greens.
Our volunteers were on course Monday morning, preparing bunkers for the Monday competition, performing safety work to our practice nets, trimming the hedges at the 4th and 6th tees, and performing maintenance tasks in the clubhouse.
Thank you gentlemen for all your help once again this week!
Have a good weekend,
The Course Team.
2021-22 Ball Prize Credit – Expires 30th June 2022
Members are reminded that ball prize credit accumulated up to the 31st March 2022 will need to used by 30th June 2022.
Credit not used by this time will automatically expire.
Credit accumulated after 31st March 2022 will remain available for use until 30th June 2023.
Balances are available on the Account section of the member page of the Club website or by contacting the Pro Shop.
Credit can only be used at the Pro Shop.
2021-22 Bar Account Credit – Expires 30th June 2022
Members are reminded that the 2021-22 Bar Account credit paid with last year’s membership subscription, and extended from 31st March to 30th June as a result of the 3-month Clubhouse closure in 2021 due to NSW Health Covid restrictions, will expire on 30th June 2022.
Credit not used by this time will automatically expire.
Please note, this is separate to the Bar Account credit paid with the current 2022-23 membership subscription, which is valid until 31st March 2023.
Balances are available on the Account section of the member page of the Club website or by contacting Reception.
Credit can only be used in the Clubhouse for food and beverage purchases.
Labour Impact on Club Operation – Catering
Oatlands Golf Club has been relatively unaffected by the well reported labour shortages around the country and across all industries (particularly hospitality) at the moment, and since the 2021 Covid lockdown. Part of this is through good management and part of it is good fortune, with some key roles filled prior to the current labour squeeze and very low staff attrition post the 2021 lockdown.
Unfortunately, the area we have been hit the hardest in is the kitchen, with Chef Andrew not having any luck finding the final staff member he requires.
We have been actively looking to recruit a kitchen hand, apprentice, or sandwich maker since November, and have had countless interviewees not turn up, multiple people accept a role and then not show up for their first shift, and even a few start work and then not show up after a day or two (the latter has occurred again this week).
Going forward, this shortage of labour in the kitchen should have minimal impact, however, to be safe and to ensure we don’t risk burning out the staff we have, we will temporarily stop offering the bistro / blackboard menu on Monday’s in favour of keeping the sandwich hut open, and will also offer a few hot options (such as soups) from the Sandwich hut on Monday’s.
We apologise for this inconvenience, and hope to return to normal / full service in due course.
Thank you for your understanding.
Superpin Jackpot – Wednesday 1st June to Wednesday 8th June
Unfortunately, last Wednesday 1st June, the Super Pin marker got blown away in strong winds and we were unable to ascertain a fair winner.
We did have a member in the afternoon record a shot which was written down on their own piece of paper, and a number of members email in distances, however, that does not tell us if anyone else was closer during the day. This situation has occurred once before in the last 4 years, and the solution agreed by the Match Committee was that the Superpin money should be placed on top of the following week’s Superpin to create a jackpot and determine the fairest winner.
As such, the Superpin prize of $266 from Wednesday 1st June, will be added to the Superpin pool for this coming Wednesday 8th June.
Getting Started Programme – Only a Few Spots Left
Sunday Programme – Fully Booked / Thursday Programme – Limited Spots Available
As members of Oatlands Golf Club, we all know the joys (and occasional frustration) of a game of golf. Being outdoors with friends, hitting a well-timed shot, sinking a long putt, breaking your handicap, and then going home to regale every shot to anyone who will listen, are all parts of this great game that we have in common.
For people new to golf, or thinking about giving it a try, the pathway to these experiences begins with learning to hit the golf ball, and at the beginning, that process and the journey to getting onto the golf course, can be quite intimidating.
The Club’s Getting Started Programme is perfect for these people to start their golfing journey and the gentle guidance of our experienced PGA Professionals.
Details of our next Getting Started Programme is outlined below:
FAQ
What does the programme involve? 8 week programme (8 x 60 minute sessions) that takes you through all aspects of the game. From chipping to driving from putting to bunker play you will learn it all from our resident team of Teaching Professionals.
Do I need clubs & can I bring a friend? We will lend you what you need and we encourage you to bring along as many friends as possible.
Do I get to play the course and what do I wear? The Club is happy to offer you the opportunity to play the course during social times so you can practice what you are learning. As to your attire you need to check out the dress requirements shown on the Club’s website.
What does it cost? The cost of the “Get Started” programme is $240 for the 8 week programme (This is payable up front).
So what are you waiting for? Complete the registration form below for the next Getting Started Programme.
Click here to Register a friend or family member for the upcoming Getting Started Programme
Ladies Volunteer Gardening – Tuesday 7th June
Our Lady Members are encouraged to join our band of enthusiastic gardening volunteers on Tuesday 7th June from 8am – 10am.
For those interested in assisting, a sign up sheet is located in the Ladies Locker Room or you can email the Ladies Committee on ladies@oatlandsgolf.com.au
We recommend you bring your own gardening gloves, if you have them, as these can be in short supply subject to the number of volunteers who attend.
Pennant Update
Masters Pennant
No result for Sunday 29th May 2022
Upcoming Trophy Events
Men
June
- Sat 4th June – NB Charlton Qualifying
- Sat 11th June – Club Medal / Southpaw Cup
- Sat 18th June – NB Charlton M/Play Rd1
- Sat 25th June – Governors Cup
- Wed 29th June – Midweek Championships R2
July
- Sat 2nd July – NB Charlton M/Play QF
- Sun 10th July – WE Tunks Father & Son / Parent & Child
- Sat 16th July – NB Charlton M/Play SF
- Sat 23rd July – NB Charlton M/Play Final
- Sat 30th July – Legacy Cup
August
- Sat 6th Aug – Presidents Cup
- Sat 13th Aug – HP Evans Qualifying
- Mon 15th Aug – Wed 17th Aug – Course Renovations (Closed)
- Friday 26th Aug – Oatlands PGA Scramble
- Sat 27th Aug – HP Evans M/Play Rd1
Ladies
June 2022
- Friday 3rd June – Oatlands Challenge Cup
- Monday 6th June – Yellow Course – Stableford
- Thursday 9th June – Stableford, R1 Oatlands Cup
- Thursday 16th June – Stableford, R2 Oatlands Cup & R1 Long Markers Cup
- Monday 20th June – Grandmothers Trophy – Yellow Course – Stableford.
- Thursday 23rd June – Stableford, R3 Oatlands Cup & R2 Long Markers Cup
- Monday 27th June – Yellow Course – Stableford
- Thursday 30th June – Stableford, Finals Oatlands Cup & Final Long Markers Cup
July 2022
- Friday 1st July – Red Course – 8am – 9.30am Oatlands hosting Bronze 1 Pennant
- Monday 4th July – Yellow Course – Shotgun 2BBB Stableford, Muirfield Interclub
- Thursday 7th July – Yellow Course – Shotgun Stableford, Olga 5, Foundation Day
- Monday 11th July – Yellow Course – Stableford,
- Thursday 14th July – Red Course – Foursomes R1
- Monday 18th July – Yellow Course – Stableford
- Thursday 21st July – Red Course – Foursomes R2
- Monday 25th July – Yellow Course – Stableford
- Thursday 28th July – Yellow Course – Shotgun 2BBB, Captain v President
August 2022
- Monday 1st August – Yellow Course – Shotgun 4 BBB Stableford, Pennant Hills Interclub
- Thursday 4th August – Red Course – Medal 6, GNWS 5, Vet 5
- Friday 5th August – Concord Interclub (At Concord)
- Monday 8th August – Yellow Course – Stableford,
- Thursday 11th August – Yellow Course – Stableford, Grace Norris Trophy, OLGA 6
- Mon 15th Aug – Wed 17th Aug – Course Renovations (Closed)
- Thursday 18th August – Yellow Course – Shotgun Ambrose
- Monday 22nd August – Yellow Course – Stableford,
- Thursday 25th August – Red Course – Medal 7, GNWS 6, Vet 6, Captain Cup Q
- Friday 26th Aug – Oatlands PGA Scramble
- Monday 29th August – Yellow Course – Stableford
Mixed
- Sun 3rd July – WS Targett Mixed Fourball KO Qualifying
- Sun 17th July – WS Targett QF
- Sun 24th July – WS Targett SF
- Sun 31st – WS Targett Final
- Sun 7th Aug – Mixed Foursomes Championships
- Mon 15th Aug – Wed 17th Aug – Course Renovations (Closed)
- Friday 26th Aug – Oatlands PGA Scramble
Recent Trophy Winners
Last weekend saw two of the Club’s annual Trophies decided:
Saturday 28th May: Doug Spurway Memorial Trophy – Winner: Villi Isaia 42 points
Sunday 29th May: Husband & Wife Trophy – Winners: Da Lee & Jack Chun 64 points
Congratulations to all winners!