Oatlands Enews – Friday 2nd September 2022

Published on 2nd September 2022 in E-News, Guests

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This week’s Enews covers the following topics:

Office Holder Nominations 2022-23
Clubhouse Development Update
From the Course
Membership Joining Fees to Increase 1st October 2022
Pro Tips with Max Dakic – Hitting it Low
US MASTERS 2024 – Hosted by Jeremy Ward, Expressions of Interest
Join Our Members Only Facebook Group
HP Evans Matchplay Round One
WS Targett Matchplay Semi Final
Upcoming Trophy Events
Recent Trophy Winners
Upcoming Club Events

Office Holder Nominations 2022-23

Please click on the link below for the Notice to Members for nominations for the election of all Office Holders on the Board of Oatlands Golf Club Ltd for 2022-23.

Click here for the Nomination Notice

Current Director Amanda Walkerden has indicated that she will be stepping down from the Board at the October AGM in order to focus on her business (and of course her golf). We thank Amanda for her service to the Club and its Board over the last two years!

Clubhouse Development Update

Since the general meeting approving the Clubhouse Development to progress, there has been considerable activity going on behind the scenes both by the Clubs development partner Mirvac, and by the Club. Members may have recently noticed additional activity around the course and Clubhouse as the Club prepares the aspect of the development required to minimise disruption to members, primarily relating to the golf course.

In addition to course renovations, various contractors have been onsite working on the progression of the development, specifically:

Mirvac are working to finalise the Development Application (DA) in keeping with the planning conditions required by the Site Compatibility Certificate issued by the NSW Planning Department.
A range of external contractors have been working to support the course aspects of the development, including; field survey, flora and fauna ecology assessment and reports, temporary clubhouse facilities supplier, and a simulator studio designer.
Course Architect James Wilcher (Golf by Design) is working on plans to rejuvenate the 19^th hole and practice fairway green, in keeping with the concept presentation, with detailed plans expected to be completed in the next month.

These works are coming together well, and we are looking forward to presenting members with details of the Development Application in coming months.

From the Course

Rainfall for the Week: 5.5mm, Rainfall for 2022: 1,702.5mm Dam: 100% Green Speed: 8 feet

We have started cutting greens this week at 4mm after a slower recovery from the recent renovations. A few warmer nights this week and the turf on the greens have responded; they are looking great heading into the weekend. The team has been turfing and plugging out the damaged areas on greens throughout the week, taking turf from the nursery green to transplant onto the in-play greens.

The team has scarified all collars to remove excess sand that had finished up on the collars after greens renovations. The sand could hinder any potential early season couch growth, and the sand removal will improve playing conditions on the collars. The couch doesn’t usually come out of it’s winter dormancy until early November, as it requires consecutive nightly temperatures in the mid to high teens to elevate soil temperatures that will stimulate any growth of this turf species.

The fertiliser, lime, pre-emergent herbicide and residual insecticide applications to fairways commenced as planned this week, with around half of all fairways completed so far. This work will be completed next week, with fairways already completed looking brighter in colour from the fertiliser and lime applications.

New Local Rules boards for the 1^st and 12^th tees have been ordered and delivered, with the 12^th tee notice board installed today. The location of this notice board has been moved to the back right of the women’s tee so that it is more accessible to all members before and during their round, as both men and women will walk or drive past this area on the way to their respective tees. The location of the 1^st tee notice board is also going to be moved, and will be installed on the bend of the path, with the rubbish bin, soil bin, ball washer and divot bucket stands all being situated together.

Our volunteer’s were on course Monday morning, performing a bunker run before the competition, OOB and hazard pegs checked, lines on speed humps on the 9^th path painted, gurney work at the front of the Clubhouse, and tree guards checked. Thank you gentlemen for another productive and enjoyable day!

Enjoy the weekend!

The Course Team

Membership Joining Fees to Increase 1st October 2022

Members are reminded that the Joining Fees for the various Club membership categories are set to increase on 1st October (as advised in June 2022). With our Full-Playing membership category again at capacity (500 members) and a waitlist in place, the Club currently has limited spaces remaining in the 6-Day and Lifestyle categories. This is a fantastic position for the Club to be in and provides a wonderful platform for the Club as we embark on the next chapter of the Club’s future and a new Clubhouse, with facilities that will be the envy of the Greater Sydney golf industry.

As such, the Membership Committee and Board have decided to raise the Joining Fees for Club membership, for each of the three playing categories, being:

Full (including Intermediate 1,2 & 3)
6 Day
Lifestyle

The increase will be 30% on the current Entrance Fees, and will come into effect on 1st October 2022.

Any friend or family member that joins the Club prior to 1st October, (or in the case of Full Membership, places their name on the waitlist prior to 1st October), will only be required to pay the current Joining Fee, as listed below.

Membership Category	Current Joining Fee	Joining Fee as of 1st October 2022
Full Playing	$2,500	$3,250
6 Day	$2,000	$2,600
Intermediate	$1,000	$1,300
Lifestyle	$1,500	$1,950
Juniors	$0	$0

Any existing member of less than 3 years wishing to upgrade prior to 1st October 2022 will only be required to pay the difference in the joining fee of their current category and the current joining fee of the new category. Members of greater than 3 years are not required to pay an upgrade fee.

For new applications or upgrades, please contact Kathy Bright, administration@oatlandsgolf.com.au

Pro Tips with Max Dakic – Hitting it Low

PGA Associate and Teaching Professional, Max Dakic, gives some useful tips on hitting the ball low in this short video.

To book a lesson with Max Dakic, please contact the Golf Shop or visit the Lessons and Clinics tab of the website.

US MASTERS 2024 – Hosted by Jeremy Ward, Expressions of Interest

Oatlands Golf Operations Manager and PGA Professional is seeking expressions of interest for a host 2024 US Masters trip.

Details are in the image below with more information available by contacting Jeremy Ward golfoperations@oatlandsgolf.com.au.

Spaces are limited.

Join Our Members Only Facebook Group

The Club’s members only Facebook Group is a fantastic way for members and staff to engage with each other.

We now have almost 300 members who have joined the group and we would love to see that grow to include all of our members.

Importantly, members are advised that this social media platform will not be used for the Club to communicate critical information, that will remain via the Enews, website and direct email however, it is a place that members and the Club can post interesting Club and golf related items to compliment this Enews.

To join the Members Only Facebook Group please click on the link below and then click on the “JOIN GROUP” button. You will be asked a few questions to verify you are a member and then approved by the group administrator shortly thereafter.

www.facebook.com/groups/870087546972166/

HP Evans Matchplay Quarter-Finals

The HP Evans Knockout matchplay rounds got underway on Saturday August 27^th with some great matches and moments throughout the days play.

Last minute reserve call up and Oatlands Junior, Jeremy Liew, was slotted into the #1 seed position and secured a 2&1 win over Peter Zann. Charlie Choi had the largest winning margin of the day with a 4&3 win over Luke Bradshaw and a special mention has to go to Salim Rahmati for his 2up victory over Stephen Doherty that included some energetic celebratory moves on the 18^th green after holing the winning putt.

2022 HP Evans Handicap Knockout Quarter Final Draw

WS Targett Matchplay Final

The Final of the 2022 WS Targett Mixed Fourball knockout will be played on Sunday the 4^th of September teeing off at 10:44am.

As predicted last week, the Semi Final saw more competitive golf with Ben Mees & Michelle Kelly securing a spot in the final with a win on the 19^th hole against Jenny & Tony Groth and the other finalist pairing of Jill & Neil Vale finishing their match on the 16^th with a win against Amy Kim & Peter Crawford.

WS Targett Final Draw 2022