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Oatlands Enews – Friday 2nd June 2023

Published on 1st June 2023 in E-News, Guests

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This week’s Enews covers the following topics:

  • From the Course
  • Men’s Seniors Cup / Ladies Challenge Cup & Anniversary Salver – Friday 2nd June 2023
  • School Holiday Clinics with Max Dakic
  • 2023 ISPS HANDA Australian Open – Volunteers Required
  • Pre-order Lunch before Shotgun Starts to Save Time
  • Junior Development Fundraiser Golf Day – Monday 12th June 2023
  • Ball Prize Credit 2022-23 – Expires 30th June 2023
  • The Bettington Restaurant – Saturday 17th June and Wednesday 28th June – Menu Available
  • Pennant Update
  • Recent Trophy Event Winners
  • Upcoming Trophy Events
  • Members Only Facebook Group

From the Course

Rainfall for the Week: 0.0mm,  Rainfall for 2023: 527.5mm, Dam: 100%   Green Speed: 11.0 feet

“The End is Near” for the course team in relation to the bunker rejuvenation program after the middle bunker at the front of the 13th green was completed. This bunker was a real team effort with a total of 8 staff members working side by side for the majority of Tuesday to get the lining part of the work completed while we were able to have the hole closed. Having the hole closed enables the team to work more efficiently by not having to stop and start throughout the day when members are hitting shots into the green, which then also makes it much safer for staff to perform this work.

The placing and spreading of sand will be completed on Friday, and this only leaves the left hand side bunker at this green to complete the project. This has been a huge project for the course team to complete whilst also performing the regular maintenance of the course. Along the way we have had reduced staff numbers, a pandemic, supply issues, and the highest rainfall totals in a calendar year for 30 years. When the decision was made for the course team to perform the work, there was a cost saving initially, but the main issue was getting the work completed to the required standard that would see this work last a long time. We learnt from previous work performed on the bunkers by contractors, that shortcuts can be taken which inevitably led to the bunkers deteriorating quicker than expected. By performing the work ourselves, we have had full control over the quality of work, and the standard hasn’t dropped from the first bunkers we started on the 4th hole until we complete the last bunker next week (weather permitting).    

All fairways have been fertilised this week to gain the last available growth on these surfaces before the weather turns cold. The colour in these surfaces brightened up almost immediately once the fertiliser was washed in with the irrigation. Our greens remain healthy and look great after an iron based fertiliser application earlier this week. The blowers and vacuum have once again been busy this week cleaning up as much of the deciduous leaf debris before the weekend.

Our volunteers were on course on Monday morning, performing a bunker run before the competition, trimming fairway sprinkler heads, edging paths, trimming and clearing drainage pits, replacing worn practice nets, and installing a new sensor light outside the Pro Shop. Thank you once again gentlemen for a fabulous effort and we look forward to seeing you all out and about on the course!

Greens will be cut on Saturday and dew will be removed from them on Sunday.

Have a great weekend!

The Course Team

Men’s Seniors Cup / Ladies Challenge Cup & Anniversary Salver – Friday 2nd June 2023

OGC hosted our annual Men’s Senior Cup, Ladies Challenge Cup and Anniversary Salver today with 80 players taking part across the three events.

Men’s Senior Cup

The Men’s Senior Cup (over 50 years) was won by Andy Hugill of Mona Vale GC, with a fine score of 1 under par (69), defeating OGC member Janaka Wimalaratne on 1 over par (70). 

OGC member Eddie Ng took out the nett event with a score of 67.

Ladies Challenge Cup

The Ladies Challenge Cup (hcp of 18.0 or less) was taken out by Monash Country Club member Alison Gatland with a gross score of 84.

The nett winner was Joon Kang (Twin Creeks) with a score of 75.

Anniversary Salver

The Ladies Anniversary Salver (hcp of 18.1 – 30.0) was won by OGC Member Jin Kim with a gross score of 95.

The nett winner was also an OGC member with Myeong Seon Kim posting a nett 80 to win the event.

 

School Holiday Clinics with Max Dakic

Max Dakic is hosting two separate Junior School Holiday Clinics in the June School Holidays. Details below.

1st Clinic: 4th July at 10:00am to 12:30pm

2nd Clinic: 11th July at 10:00am to 12:30pm

Cost per clinic: $90

Clinics will cover all aspects of golf including Full Swing, Chipping, Putting and More! Food and beverage will be provided following the clinics.

These clinics are a great way to help improve a junior’s skills or help them get started.

Non-Members are more than welcome, and Golf Clubs are available for hire.

Please either contact Max or the proshop to make bookings.

2023 ISPS HANDA Australian Open – Volunteers Required

Golf Australia are seeking volunteer assistance in facilitating volunteers to be involved in this year’s ISPS HANDA Australian Open to be held at The Australian Golf Club & The Lakes Golf Club from Thursday 30 November – Sunday 3 December 2023.

All volunteers will be required to register through the Australian Golf Volunteer Portal – accessible via the following link:

www.golf.org.au/ausopen/volunteers

Once registered, the volunteer will be able to express their interest in volunteering for the event and submit their availability. Expressions of interest will be open until Friday 25 August 2023.

For any queries or assistance with their registration, volunteers may reach us via email at AOvolunteers@golf.org.au.

Volunteer requests, duties and event details will be confirmed via email and sent to clubs and individuals on or before Friday 3 November 2023 (volunteer required duties may change depending on numbers).

Pre-order Lunch before Shotgun Starts to Save Time

With the upcoming commencement of Saturday Shotgun Starts through June and July, members are reminded that they can pre-order their lunch from the Sandwich Hut by completing an order slip that is available from the Pro Shop prior to play.

With approximately 100 players finishing the morning shotgun at the same time that the afternoon players are arriving, the congestion at the Sandwich Hut can cause lengthy delays for member lunch orders, and pre-ordering circumvents these delays by allowing the catering staff to prepare your order before golfers leave the course.

Pre-order slips can be collected and returned at the Pro Shop prior to the commencement of the shotgun start.  

Junior Development Fundraiser Golf Day – Monday 12th June 2023

The Club is pleased to announce that the annual JDP Fundraiser will proceed as planned this year on Monday of the Queen’s birthday long weekend.

The Club’s Junior Development Programme has over 90 active kids who are provided clinics and coaching by Jeremy Ward, David Ecob, and Max Dakic across 10 clinic sessions a week each school term.

This junior programme is one of the largest and most active in Sydney, and in recent years, under the guidance of Jeremy Ward, has seen the programme evolve to a point where the Club now has almost 40 boys and girls with GA handicaps and 9 boys and girls, 16 years or younger, with single figure handicaps.

This programme is fantastic for the future of the Club’s membership, but also fantastic for the kids who have the opportunity to take part, with golf a game for life that teaches our kids valuable life lessons, along with the rules and etiquette that are an integral part of our great game.

The Junior Development Fundraiser Golf Day is a key part of the funding of this tremendous programme, with all proceeds going back into the programme which costs approximately $40k per annum to implement. Members are encouraged to book in (guests are welcome) for the 4 person ambrose at a 7am shotgun start followed by a light lunch and presentation. The day will see many of our JDP members taking part and engaging with participants on the golf course throughout the day. This is a great way for members to support our enviable junior programme and the future of the Club.

Members can also sponsor holes for this event with sponsorship tax deductible through the Australian Sport Foundation.

For more information, please email Club General Manager, Sam Howe, gm@oatlandsgolf.com.au.

Hole Sponsorship includes signage on a hole and in the clubhouse for the duration of the event, and recognition of the sponsorship in the Club Enews.

Ball Prize Credit Expiry 2022-23

Members are reminded that ball prize credit accumulated up to the 31st March 2023 will need to used by 30th June 2023.

Credit not used by this time will automatically expire.

Credit accumulated after 31st March 2023 will remain available for use until 30th June 2024.

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.

The Bettington Restaurant – Saturday 17th June and Wednesday 28th June – Menu Available

Members and guests are invited to our a la carte Bettington Restaurant on Saturday 17th June and Wednesday 28th June, 2023.

Bookings are available for 2 to 10 diners, with a two course menu for $55 or three course for $69.

Seating times are available at 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm and 7:30pm, so grab some friends and join us for another great night of food and friendship.

MENU

On arrival

  • Apple and onion confit
  • Bread and Butter

Entrée

  • Pork belly bao with pickled carrots and daikon, roasted peanut & fried shallot
  • Risotto carnaroli, braised miso radish, purple carrot, shallots & wasabi oil (gf, v)
  • Pink snapper ceviche, torched cucumber, honeydew melon & purple shiso (gf)

 Main

  • Pistachio and herb crusted lamb rump, orange glazed carrots, kipfler & mint salsa verde
  • Grasslands eye fillet, truffle & mushroom puree, gruyere potato fondant, snow peas, parmesan crisp (gf)
  • Corn fed chicken Maryland confit, chestnut mushrooms, mixed fungus & rice crisp. (chestnut and rice noodle)
  • Coral trout, smoked leek, mussel puree, caper leaf, almond sauce (gf)

Dessert

  • Mandarin crème brûlée, polenta tuille, kiwi gel, fennel granita (gf)
  • Sticky date pudding, brandy butterscotch sauce, candied walnuts, vanilla bean ice cream
  • Chocolate hazelnut mille feuille, whipped white chocolate

Pennant Update

Ladies Silver Shield

 

Late addition; The OGC ladies travelled to Wakehurst today and returned to the winners circle with a tight win over Manly GC, 3-2.

 

 

 

 

 

Master Pennant

Last week we played Macquarie links who are one of the strongest teams in any division so we always had a tough task in front of us, unfortunately coming away with a 6 to 2 loss.

Both Russ and Mike were sacrificed to the lions up front against scratch golfers but gained fantastic experience throughout. They never stopped trying with both making ground on their opponents after nervous starts.

My match is what match play is about. I played a very strong player who was a far better golfer by never giving up despite an ugly start and the odd duff and wrong fairway, was able to keep bouncing back with birdies and pars to come away with the win.

Amy started strong by making a birdie on the second hole which is the 2nd hardest hole on the course and raced to a lead at halfway but unfortunately found some treacherous deep bunkers which proved impossible to get out of and an opponent that turned the gas up on the back nine with a string of pars. Still a great effort with an opponent off a 2 handicap.

Dave played his standard keep in play and never gave the opposition a break to win 2 up.

Linda and Steve both had strong opposition and Jack struck the wrong opponent on a good day.

Next week we get to redeem ourselves at home and hopefully come away with a win with the return of Charlie and Janaka.

Results

  1. Russell Brooks – Loss 5&4
  2. Mike McKechnie – Loss 4&3
  3. Rod Butcher – Win 4&2
  4. Amy Kim – Loss 4&2
  5. Dave Osborne – Win 3&1
  6. Linda Gyzen – Loss 6&5
  7. Stephen Doherty – Loss 4&2
  8. Jack Chang – Loss 5&4

Interclub Pennant

The Interclub team travelled to the Elanora Country Club for their third round match against Cromer and to hopefully secure a spot in the sectional final. A win or a half would get us through or if Elanora beat St Michaels, we would also go through. 

With our number 1, 2 and 6 winning well, it was down to Mark at number 8 and Blair at number 5 to try and secure a victory up the 18th. Unfortunately, things didn’t go our way and we lost the match 4.5/3.5. Luckily, Elanora beat St Michaels which meant Oatlands go through to the sectional final as the number 1 qualifier where we play Cromer at Oatlands this Sunday.

Individual Results were

  • Grant Lomas – Won 3/2
  • Luke Mason – Won 3/2
  • Ian Priest – Lost 5/3
  • Budd Frome – Lost 6/5
  • Blair McDonald – Lost 1 dn
  • Earl Rees – Won 3/1
  • Ed McCann – Lost 2/1
  • Mark Robinson – Halved
  • Blair McDonald 

Interclub Captain / Manager

Recent Trophy Event Winners

Doug Spurway Memorial Trophy

The Doug Spurway Memorial Trophy was played on Saturday 27th May with Craig Peterson beating home the field of 195 golfers to win the trophy with a fine score of 40 stableford points.

Dorothy Besemer 

The Ladies Dorothy Besemer’s Trophy was played on Monday 29th May with Anne Marie Wahbe leading home the field of 61 ladies with a tremendous score of 43 points.

Well done to Craig and Anne Marie!

Upcoming Trophy Events

Men’s

  • Friday 2nd June – Oatlands Senior Cup (Senior Order of Merit)
  • Saturday 10th June – Southpaw Cup
  • Saturday 24th June – Governor’s Cup

Ladies

  • Monday 29th May – Dorothy Besemer’s Trophy
  • Thursday 1st June – Oatlands Cup and Long Markers Qualifying
  • Friday 2nd June – Challenge Cup and Anniversary Salver (Jean Derrin)
  • Thursday 8th June – Oatlands Cup and Long Markers Rd1
  • Thursday 15th June – Oatlands Cup and Long Markers Rd2
  • Sunday 18th June – 2Ball Handicap Matchplay QF
  • Monday 19th June – Grandmother’s Trophy
  • Thursday 22nd June – Oatlands Cup and Long Markers Rd3
  • Sunday 25th June – 2Ball Handicap Matchplay SF
  • Thursday 29th June – Oatlands Cup and Long Markers Final
  • Sunday 2nd July – 2Ball Handicap Matchplay Final

Members Only Facebook Group

The engagement among the membership on our Members Only Facebook group has continued to grow in recent months with posts from members and staff happening daily. 

So if you aren’t already part of our Members Only Facebook Group, join up now and join in the fun banter.

We now have over 370 members who have joined the group and hope to see this get closer to 700 in the next 12-months.

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/

 

 

 

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