Oatlands Enews – Friday 15th September 2023

Published on 15th September 2023 in E-News, Guests

Content

This week’s Enews covers the following topics:

Oatlands Golf Club Ltd – Office Bearer Nominations and 2023-24
From the Course
Ladies Major Pennant and Grade Pennant – Expressions of Interest
Mixed Pennant 2024 – Expressions of Interest
Nine, Wine & Dine – Starts October 2023
Drinks Cart – Commencing Saturday’s from 23rd September 2023
Get more distance with a TRACKMAN Lesson
PGA Scramble Winners
School Holiday Junior Clinics with Max Dakic
BYO Food and Drink – Not Allowed Under Club License and Food Safety Standards
House Account Purchases – Signing of Dockets Required
September Bettington Restaurant – Menu Available
Upcoming Member Events: September – October
Recent Trophy Event Winners
Upcoming Trophy Events
Members Only Facebook Group

From the Course

Rainfall for the Week: 6.0mm, Rainfall for 2023: 623.5mm, Dam: 90% Green Speed: 9.5 feet

Mother Nature is starting to play her part in proceedings with a warm weekend ahead and the overnight temperatures also on the rise. The coverage on fairways is improving everyday with the cutting height down to the usual 13mm. Fairways have been mown twice this week and we are starting to see some definition between the fairways, and the surrounds.

Chemical applications to greens to protect them against pests and diseases increase from this time of year through until early Autumn. As growth of the turf on our playing surfaces increases, so does pest activity and favourable conditions for disease development. We follow a preventative management strategy to control these pests and diseases by controlling populations before they reach or exceed threshold levels and therefore damage our playing surfaces. Members will see our spray cart out on greens before play applying different chemicals, as well as fertilisers and soil health tonics to strengthen the turf naturally, and beneficial bacteria’s which are applied to combat the bad pathogens within the turf/soil ecosystem.

The team has started patching some of the green edges which were affected by herbicide overspray during the winter. The turf being used to patch the green edges is being taken from the nursery green behind the 11^th green. Once this patching work is completed, we will be stripping all of the nursery green and reseeding this green to return it to a practice green for members to chip and putt on.

Spring time is also bloom time in the gardens, and young Sam is doing a great job with the gardens around the clubhouse and proshop. He has worked very hard in the gardens on course throughout the winter months, and they are all adding to the experience as members play at this time of year.

A smaller than normal crew of volunteers again this week but plenty of tasks were still completed. Assistance with the clean up of the fallen tree on the 16^th hole, spreading new mulch between the 13^th and 17^th fairways, tidying up the 6^th creek, poison painting the Parramatta Grass and clubhouse maintenance work. Graeme Hennessy has also been coming in and spraying the lemon trees down near the toilet block on the course. He is using natural products, so members are still welcome to pick a lemon or two as they pass through. Thank you to everyone that volunteered their time to the Club and course this week, it is very much appreciated by everybody. If anyone would like to join our merry band of volunteers we would love to see some new blood to join our stalwarts!

Greens will be cut on Saturday and Sunday this weekend.

Have a great weekend and happy golfing!

The Course Team.

Oatlands Golf Club Ltd – Office Bearer Nominations 2023-24

The following nominations have been received for Office Bearers of Oatlands Golf Club Ltd, as of noon on Wednesday 13^th September 2023.

Nominations Received:

President: George Isaac
Vice-President: Matthew Seamons
Deborah Jepson
Captain: Colin McRae
Vice-Captain: Peter O’Donnell
Treasurer: Robert Hollings
Director: Paula Skelton
William Mitchell
Deborah Jepson
Mark Clout
Ben Mees

Nominations are now closed. Elections will be required for the positions of Vice-President and Director. Members will be advised of the election process as per the requirements of the Club Constitution.

Ladies Major Pennant and Grade Pennant – Expressions of Interest

In recent months, Golf NSW has been engaging with various Clubs (including Oatlands) to get feedback on changes to the Ladies Major Pennant and Ladies Grade Pennant competitions.

This engagement has produced some positive changes for the 2024 season, and therefore OGC is calling for early Expressions of Interest to ensure we are able to field sides in both competitions for the first time.

An outline of the key Terms and Conditions changes for each event is shown below, along with the handicap range for Expressions of Interest (noting this are both scratch matchplay pennant competitions);

Ladies Major Pennant (Hcp: GA + to 13) – Played Sunday’s

Terms and Conditions

A player can now play in the Women’s Major Pennant and Women’s Grade for the same Club in the same season.

Restriction:

A player may not play in Women’s Major Pennant for more than one Club in any one season, unless they are an eligible member of two Clubs in which case they may play in each of the different Pennant competitions, but only for one Club per competition.

Ladies Grade Pennant (Hcp: GA + to 13) – Played Friday’s

Terms and Conditions

A player can now play in the Women’s Major Pennant and Women’s Grade for the same Club in the same season.

Restrictions:

Friday Grade to only allow players who have completed their HSC or are 18 years and over.
A player may not play in Women’s Grade or Women’s Major Pennant for more than one Club in any one season, unless they are an eligible member of two clubs in which case, they may play in each of the different Pennant competitions, but only for one Club per competition.

OGC Ladies who would like to express their interest in one or both of these competitions, should email the Club’s General Manager, Sam Howe, gm@oatlandsgolf.com.au, who will pass on all EOI’s to the Ladies Captain and Committee.

Sincerely,

Paula Skelton
Ladies Captain

Mixed Pennant 2024 – Expressions of Interest

OGC is calling for Expressions of Interest for members who would like to represent the Club in the Metropolitan Mixed Pennant Competition.

The Metropolitan Mixed Pennant is a mixed 4BBB Handicap matchplay competition played by five two-person teams from Metropolitan Golf Clubs. Supported by Golf NSW, with an independent committee managing, the competition began in 1984.

Today, around 40 teams compete for the Elaine Roy / Kim Frank Memorial Trophy.

Players must be aged over 21, with a maximum handicap limit of 27 for a male, and 36 for a female competitor. Matches are played against par, with handicaps adjusted accordingly.

Matches are usually held on Sunday throughout the season, with the tournament generally beginning on the first week of January.

Oatlands has a strong history in this event, including a runner-up finish in 2020, and winning the competition in 2021.

Any members wishing to take part in the 2024 squad, should email the General Manager, Sam Howe, at gm@oatlandsgolf.com.au by no later than 5pm on Friday 6th October for consideration by the Match Committee and Team Manager.

Nine, Wine & Dine – Starts 27th October 2023

Members and guests are invited to join the Club for the first in our Spring / Summer series of Nine, Wine & Dine on Friday 27th October.

This new series will replace the long-running Five after Five and will see aspects of this series carry over, such as optional competition format to encourage participation by competition and social golfers alike, and guests able to be invited with no green fee payable.

The 9-holes played will be holes 1-9, 17 & 18, with those playing competition playing a 9-hole stableford and with a traditional prize of a trophy voucher and ball competition included.

Tee times will be available from 4pm – 5:30pm with a two course modified a la carte menu after golf.

Bookings are now open for the first in the month series and we hope to see you there.

Drinks Cart – Commencing Saturdays from 23rd September 2023

The Club will resume drinks cart service every Saturday commencing Saturday 23rd September (pending staff availability).

This service will run from 10am – 2pm each Saturday.

Get more distance with a TRACKMAN Lesson

To book a Lesson with any of our PGA Professionals, please contact the Pro Shop or visit the Club website.

PGA Scramble Winners

The PGA Scramble Club Qualifying was played at Oatlands today with 60 players taking part in the Medley 4-person ambrose, qualifying for the Regional Final later in the year, where the winning team will be joined by OGC PGA Professional Jeremy Ward for the 5-person ambrose next stage of the national PGA Scramble event.

As expected the scores were exceptional on a warm sunny day at OGC, with Salim Rahmati, Keanen Wood, Guy Tyler and Trent Pilgrim winning through to the regional final with a nett score of 51.25, ahead of runners-up Matt Hartland, Blair Mcdonald, Anthony Hooper, and Mark Lucey on 51.87, and third place Robert Bechara Jnr, Lisa Bechara, Brendon Bechara, and Michael Hitti on 53.75.

School Holiday Junior Clinics with Max Dakic

Are your kids eager to improve their golf skills while having a blast during the school holidays? Look no further! Max Dakic, our talented Assistant Golf Professional, is excited to host two exclusive School Holiday Clinics packed with fun games, engaging activities, and essential golfing knowledge.

📅 **Clinic Dates and Times:**

– Week 1: Tuesday, September 26th at 12:00pm

– Week 2: Tuesday, October 3rd at 12:00pm

⏱️ **Clinic Duration:** 2 hours and 30 minutes

🏌️‍♀️ **What to Expect:**

Expert instruction from Max Dakic
Fun games and activities to keep young golfers entertained
Comprehensive learning about the fundamentals of golf
An opportunity to make new golf-loving friends

💲 **Pricing:**

$90 per person for each clinic

🍔🥤 **Food & Drink:**

Food and drinks will be provided at the end of each clinic to refuel our young golfers.

🎉 **Limited Spots Available:**

Only 10 spots are available for each clinic, so be sure to reserve your spot early!

🤝 **Visitors Welcome:**

Invite your friends and family to join in the golfing fun! Visitors are welcome to participate in these exciting clinics.

📞 **Booking and Inquiries:**

To book your spot or if you have any questions, please contact the Proshop. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your kids to learn and enjoy the game of golf with Max Dakic!

BYO Food and Drink – Not Allowed Under Club License and Food Safety Standards

Members are reminded that the Club’s license does not allow BYO beverage and / or BYO food, to be brought into the Clubhouse, under the Club’s Food Safety Certification.

Bar staff have reported a number of members BYO food and beverage over recent weeks which has prompted this post.

During Clubhouse operating hours, members seen to be BYO food and /or beverage will be politely reminded of the policy under the Club’s License and Food Safety regulations.

We thank you in advance for your co-operation in this area.

House Account Purchases – Signing of Dockets Required

Members are reminded that all House Account purchases in the Bar, Sandwich Hut, and Pro Shop require the member making the purchase (on House Account or Bar Credit) to sign the docket as proof of purchase.

This process was put on-hold at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic when NSW Health direction was to avoid communal touch points, however has been back in place since November 2021. Unfortunately, many members are being obstructive to staff implementing this process which is standard practice at all businesses that provide the option of account charging.

All members are asked to please assist staff by waiting for payment receipt to be produced, and then signing before moving on with your purchase.

We thank you in advance for your co-operation.

September Bettington Restaurant – Menu Available

Members and guests are invited to our a la carte Bettington Restaurant on Saturday 16th & Wednesday 27th September 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.

Slow cooked lamb shank in Rogan josh, shallot, butternut, broccoli and cashew (gf)
Coffee glazed beef short rib, with creamy potato, caramelised carrot, king oyster mushroom and crispy leek
Twice cooked spatchcock, spiced bread sauce, confit chestnut mushrooms, duck fat potato & tarragon chicken jus (gf)
Miso glazed blue cod, asparagus, stuffed zucchini flower, soft herbs & lemon beurre blanc

Dessert

Glacé: Belgian chocolate, honey macadamia, mint cookies (gf)
Bombe Alaska with vanilla gelato, Italian meringue, roasted hazelnut and Ferrero Rocher
Croissant bread and butter pudding, apricot glaze, custard, and vanilla gelato

Upcoming Member Events: September – October

The Club has lots of fantastic events coming up for members and guests, and we encourage members to take part in the Club’s diverse offering.

Following the recent member survey regarding event ideas, we will be adding to the list of event types below as the year progresses, however for the time being, please see the upcoming events for August and September:

Saturday 16th September, The Bettington, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm – Booking required
Friday 22nd September, Karahoke, – Booking required
Wednesday 27th September, The Bettington, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm – Booking required
Wednesday 11th October, Oatlands Golf Club Ltd Annual General Meeting – Registration required
Friday 13th October, Social Cards Night, 6:30pm – 9:30pm – Booking required
Saturday 14th October, The Bettington Italian Night, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm – Booking required
Wednesday 25th October, The Bettington, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm – Booking required
Saturday 28th October, New Members Cocktail Night (by Invitation: New Members, Proposer, Seconder)

Recent Trophy Event Winners

No Trophy events were decided in the last week.

Upcoming Trophy Events

Men’s

Saturday 16th September – HP Evans Knockout Final
Saturday 23rd September – Club Championship Medal Rnd 1 of 2
Saturday 7th October – Club Championship Medal Rnd 2 of 2
Saturday 14th October – Club Championship Matchplay Rd 1 (Plate, Middle Markers, Long Markers)
Sunday 15th October – Club Championship Matchplay Rd 1 (Open)
Saturday 21st October – Club Championship Matchplay Rd QF (Plate, Middle Markers, Long Markers)
Sunday 22nd October – Club Championship Matchplay Rd QF (Open)
Saturday 28th October – Medal
Saturday 28th October – Club Championship Matchplay SF (Plate, Middle Markers, Long Markers)
Sunday 29th October – Club Championship Matchplay SF (Open)
Saturday 4th November – Club Championship Matchplay Finals (All Grades)

Ladies

Thursday 21st September – Captain’s Cup Final
Thursday 28th September – Medal
Thursday 5th October – Captain’s vs President’s
Thursday 12th October – Club Championship Rd1
Thursday 19th October – Club Championship Rd2
Thursday 26th October – Club Championship Rd3

Mixed

Sunday 1st October – Labour Day Cup Rnd 1
Monday 2nd October – Labour Day Cup Rnd 2

Family Membership Incentive – 50% Joining Fee Reduction for Immediate Family

The Board and Membership Committee of Oatlands Golf Club are pleased to announce a new membership initiative designed to encourage immediate family of our existing membership to join our wonderful Club.

Starting 1st July, all immediate family of an existing member in any of the Club’s playing membership categories, will be eligible for a 50% reduction to the joining fee of the respective category in which they join.

Eligibility criteria are listed below:

Must be in one of the following relationships with a current Playing Member of the Club.
Spouse including defacto*
Children including in-law relationships*
Parents including in-law relationships*
Siblings

* Defacto and in-law relationships require verification via a shared address on a photo ID or marriage certificate.

This is an exciting opportunity for existing members of the Club and one that we hope will continue to build the strong family and inter-generational culture that is one of the hallmarks of OGC.

For further information on this incentive or to make an application, please contact Kathy Bright via email: administration@oatlandsgolf.com.au or by phoning the Club Reception.

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 380 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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