Free Joining Fee for Women – Limited Time Offer!

Oatlands Golf Club is thrilled to announce a special promotion aimed at encouraging more women to join our vibrant golfing community. From now until 31st May 2025, all women who sign up for a playing membership will have their joining fee waived!

This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to growing women’s golf and ensuring that our women’s golf program continues to thrive well into the future. Whether you’re an experienced golfer or new to the game, this is the perfect opportunity to become part of a welcoming and supportive golfing environment.

Why Join Oatlands Golf Club?

• A Welcoming Community – Meet like-minded women who share a passion for golf.
• Beautiful Course & Facilities – Enjoy playing on our stunning and well-maintained course.
• Women’s Golf Program – Take part in competitions, social games, clinics, and exclusive events designed to enhance your golfing experience.
• Coaching & Development – Improve your skills with access to professional coaching and clinics.

How to Take Advantage of This Offer

Simply contact our Membership Team and complete your application before 31st May 2025 to have your joining fee waived!

Call us at: (02) 9630 4444
Email us at: administration@oatlandsgolf.com.au

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to play the great game of golf, connect with fellow members, and enjoy everything Oatlands Golf Club has to offer. We can’t wait to welcome more women to our Club!

Captain’s Corner – Responsibility of the Player and Marker in Scoring

Over recent months, a number of issues have occurred on the golf course regarding scoring, and the question of the scorer / markers responsibility has arisen.

The Rules of Golf are not definitive in this area, but there are clear rules that need to be followed should there be a question raised by a marker as to the score the player declares on any given hole, (refer Rule 3.3).

It is a markers responsibility during the round of golf to observe the players strokes on each hole, which should be confirmed after holing out to avoid disagreement at a later time.

In the same vein, and although not clearly stated in the rules, it is strongly suggested that any time the player needs to take any form of relief, that the player confers with his/her marker to ensure that the relief being sought is both permissible, and also that relief is taken in the correct manner. 

It should not be assumed that a player can take relief from a situation based solely on their understanding of the rules. Should the player and the marker disagree on what action can be taken, the marker should not sign off on the card/Mi-score app until the matter has been referred to a Match committee member before the score is entered. Alternatively, if there is disagreement at the time of having the shot, it is suggested that two balls be played so that a decision can be made by the Match committee member as to the action taken. If a marker knowingly enters a wrong score, the marker can also be disqualified.

Seeking consensus in a situation is the right approach and should not be looked upon as questioning a player’s action or integrity.

Good Golfing!

Matt Seamons
Club Captain

Early Clubhouse Closing – Monday 24th February 

Members are advised that the Clubhouse will close one hour early, at 5pm, on Monday 24th February to allow all staff to attend the Annual Staff Christmas Party and Awards Night.

We thank you for your understanding and look forward to announcing the respective department Employees of the Year, and overall Employee of Year in next weeks Enews.

Out of Bounds Registers – If in Doubt, Please Register

In late 2020, the Club introduced Out of Bounds Registers on the 1st, 6th and 12th tees.

While these have been largely well utilised by members, we are seeing an increase in golf balls reported as going Out of Bounds by neighbours, that aren’t being recorded.

As such, members are reminded that if you have any doubt as to whether your ball may have gone Out of Bounds, please register the shot using the QR code on the respective tee. As a general rule, if a provisional ball needs to be played then an OOB Register entry should be made.

The Club has insurance for all members against personal and property damage when playing on the course. In order for the Club to make a claim against this insurance, we simply need to be able to identify who hit the errant shot. Importantly, a claim made on this insurance does not affect an individual’s insurance cover in any way.

We thank you in advance for your co-operation!