Oatlands Enews – Friday 24th May 2024
Content
This week’s Enews covers the following topics:
- Junior Development Programme Fundraiser – Monday 10th June
- From the Course
- 2024 Men’s Foursomes Championship
- 2024 Ladies Foursomes Championship
- Taylormade Fitting Day – Tuesday 28th May
- Getting Started Programme – July 2024
- OGC Member Kane Milne contesting the NSW Mid-Amateur Championship
- Ball Prize Credit – Expires 30th June 2024
- Oatlands Senior Cup – Tuesday 25th June
- Pennant Update
- Upcoming Member Events: May and June
- Recent Trophy Event Winners
- Upcoming Golf / Trophy Events
- Members Only Facebook Group
Junior Development Programme Fundraiser – Monday 10th June
From the Course
Rainfall for the Week: 0.0mm, Rainfall for 2024: 665.5mm, Dam: 100%, Green Speed: 10.0 feet
All greens have been aerated this week using solid needle tines down to a depth of 150mm. This process is of great benefit after the recent wet weather period as it relieves built up compaction in the greens soil profile, which then allows air and water movement through the profile and provides an opportunity for new root growth. The needle tining has very little impact on the putting surface, and after the green is rolled, the only evidence that the green has been aerated is the small tine holes that may be still visible. The team have this process so well refined that we can aerate all the greens in and around play in a week, with no impact on play.
Tee complexes have been sprayed again this week with a herbicide to control Wintergrass weeds. The herbicide used this week is absorbed by the plant through its leaf’s, so the sunny dry weather was ideal for this application. Herbicide treatment of kikuyu weeds in our collars and aprons was continued this week and will be a constant task over the winter months.
The track mark areas across the 17th flyover and from the 9th tee to the 9th pond were rotary hoed this week, new growing medium was incorporated, and turf has been laid across these sites. The next areas to do are the washed out area on the LHS of the 9th green surround, and the front of the ladies 11th tee, where we plan to merge the couch into the kikuyu in a more natural way to the existing surface contours.
Volunteers were on course this week performing a bunker run before the competition, blowing sand back into bunkers from the entry/exit points, painting and clubhouse maintenance, and divotting fairways. Thank you to all our volunteers this week, your help is very much appreciated by the course team and your fellow members!
Greens will be mown on Saturday and Sunday morning.
Happy Golfing!
The Course Team.
2024 Men’s Foursomes Championship
The 2024 Foursomes Championship was played on Saturday 18/05, in extremely challenging conditions with constant wind and rain.
Congratulations to the Don Foreman Trophy (Foursomes Champions) winners Wil Reece & Charlie Kim (pictured below) with a fantastic score of 147.
The Dick Peet Trophy winners were David Gaffaney & Danny Joukhadar with a net score of 141
Well Done Gents!
2024 Ladies Foursomes Championship
After a difficult round one on Thursday 16th May, the second / final round of the Ladies Foursomes Championships were played on Thursday 23rd May in near perfect sunny conditions. The conditions produced improved scoring (for most), with a new pairing in Debbie Jepson and Jenny Doherty crowned Foursomes Champions for 2024. This is Debbie’s fourth Foursomes Championship win, however her first with Jenny.
The winners and runners up in each grade are listed below:
Championship Winners: Debbie Jepson & Jenny Doherty – 171
Championship Runners Up: Paula Skelton & Linda Gyzen – 181
Bronze 1 Winners: Jean Wong & Narelle Anderson – 199
Bronze 1 Runners Up: Myeong Kim & Yvonne Kang – 212
Bronze 2 Winners: Lizzie Sorbara & Nicole Whittaker – 244
Bronze 2 Runners Up: Judith Leeds-Roberts & Jan Rankin – 245
Well done to the winners and to all who took part across the two days and 36-holes!
Taylormade Fitting Day – Tuesday 28th May (Limited Availability)
The OGC Pro Shop will be hosting a Taylormade Fitting Day on Tuesday 28th May. Bookings are essential and space is limited with only 5 fitting slots available from 8am to 1pm.
Bookings available through the Club website or by contacting the Pro Shop.
Getting Started Programme – July 2024
OGC’s next Getting Started series starts in July. This clinic series is a great way to introduce family and friends to the great game of golf.
When does it start? This programme will commence on Tuesday 23rd July for 8 weeks with session times from 10am – 11am or Sunday 28th July for 8 weeks with session times from 9am – 10am. The cost of each 8 week programme is $240 which will be credited off the cost of membership if you decide to join the Club Membership at the end of the programme.
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
OGC Member Kane Milne contesting the NSW Mid-Amateur Championship
Oatlands member, Kane Milne will represent the Club at the Golf NSW Mid-Amateur Championship from Sunday 26th – Tuesday 28th May.
The event is open to male and female golfers over the age of 30 years with a maximum handicap of 12.4 for men and 20.4 for women.
We wish Kane luck in this event which is being held at Wollongong and Links Shell Cove Golf Clubs.
Members can follow the progress scores for this event through the Golf NSW website. Click on the link below for full tournament information.
https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/10024534270132927356
Ball Prize Credit – Expires 30th June 2024
Members are reminded that ball prize credit accumulated up to the 31st March 2024 will need to used by 30th June 2024.
Credit not used by this time will automatically expire.
Credit accumulated after 31st March 2024 will remain available for use until 30th June 2025.
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.
Oatlands Senior Cup – Tuesday 25th June
Entries for 2024 Oatlands Senior Cup (a Golf NSW Senior Order of Merit Event) are now open.
This event is open to all male golfers aged 50 years or above as of the 25th of June and with a GA handicap of 18.0 or less.
Last year’s winner of this event was Andy Hugill of Mona Vale Golf Club.
In the event that this event is oversubscribed, a ballot on handicap may be required.
Tee times are from 8am to 10am with entries closing Thursday 20th of June at 5pm.
Entry Fee: Members: $25 / Non-members: $80
Pennant Update
Men’s Interclub
The Oatlands Interclub team headed to Avondale GC on Sunday 16th May with the daunting task of taking on the home team. The boys were up for the fight but in the end just missed out on a memorable win, coming away with a well earnt 4-4 result. We had the chance to knock them off with our Number 2, 5 and 6 all going to the 18th but unfortunately falling agonizingly short. It was a great effort and we should be taking a lot of confidence out of this result.
Our next assignment is to beat Manly at Terrey Hills on Sunday, this is our redemption match as they beat us in the final last year
Individual results were as follows:
- Luke Mason – Lost 6/5
- Earl Rees – Halved
- Ian Priest – Won 3/2
- Tom McMurtry – Won 5/3
- Budd Frome – Halved
- Blair McDonald – Won 2up
- Mark Robinson – Lost 2/1
- James Roberts – Lost 3/2
Team Manager
Blair McDonald
Men’s Master Pennant
The Men’s Master Pennant team played their first game of the year on Sunday 16th May, and what a spectacular match up against players from scratch to 4, from Lakeside.
Our No1 Player Charlie Kim was on fire with an early chip for birdie on 2nd before his opponent counterpunched with a 2 foot tap in birdie on the 4th. They both fought hard with Charlie 1 up on turn and 3 under par off the stick and Charlie eventually winning 2&1.
Everyone played to a high standard with most playing against players on half their handicap.
Impressive golf from Steve Doherty and Mike McKechnie, who came away with comfortable wins.
A great effort from Gilbert Im fresh off his NB Charlton win and playing his first Master Pennant match pushing his opponent (a 1 marker) all the way to the 17th Hole.
Player of the day Simon Perry cluthced victory from the jaws of defeat, going down the 17th hole 1 down, and hitting in the trees on the right hadn side. With no regards for his clubs, and with his ball behind the trunk of a tree giving him virtually no follow through, Simon smashed a 4 iron into the tree trunk propellin his ball just short of the green before chipping dead and then hitting it close on 18 to win the match and give the team a draw for our first match of the season.
Great effort everyone and lets go one better on Sunday!
Rod Butcher
Master Pennants Captain/Manager
Ladies Silver Shield
No result at the time of publication.
Upcoming Member Events: May and June
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 event offering over the coming months:
- Wednesday 29th May, The Bettington Restaurant
- Monday 10th June, Junior Development Fundraising Day
- Saturday 15th June, The Bettington Restaurant
- Friday 21st June, 500 Social Cards
- Wednesday 26th June, The Bettington Restaurant
Note: Bar Account Credit and Birthday vouchers can be used for all of these events (excludes JDP Fundraiser)
Recent Trophy Event Winners
Ladies Handicap Matchplay Trophy
The Ladies Individual Handicap Matchplay Trophy final was contested on Sunday 19th May between Lizzie Sorbara and Jin Kim.
Lizzie continued her impressive form throughout this event with a comfortable victory in the final 8&7.
Men’s and Ladies Foursomes Championships
See earlier articles.
Upcoming Golf / Trophy Events
Men’s
- Saturday 25th May – Start of Winter Shotgun Starts on Saturday’s
- Saturday 1st June – Doug Spurway Memorial Trophy
- Saturday 8th June – Club Medal / Southpaw Cup
- Monday 10th June – Junior Development Programme Fundraiser
- Saturday 22nd June – Governor’s Cup
- Tuesday 25th June – Oatlands Senior Cup (Golf NSW Senior Order of Merit)
- Saturday 29th June – Foundation Day
Ladies
- Monday 27th May – Dorothy Besemeres Trophy
- Thursday 6th June – Club Medal / Oatlands Cup and Long Markers Qualifying
- Sunday 9th June – Ladies 2Ball Hcp Matchplay Qualifying
- Monday 10th June – Junior Development Programme Fundraiser
- Thursday 13th June – Oatlands Cup and Long Markers Qualifying Rd1
- Sunday 16th June – Ladies 2Ball Hcp Matchplay Quarter-finals
- Monday 17th June – Grandmother’s Trophy
- Thursday 20th June – Oatlands Cup and Long Markers Rd2
- Sunday 23rd June – Ladies 2Ball Hcp Matchplay Semi-finals
- Thursday 27th June – Oatlands Cup and Long Markers Finals
- Sunday 30th June – Ladies 2Ball Hcp Matchplay Final
Mixed
- Monday 10th June – Junior Development Programme Fundraiser
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