Oatlands Enews – Friday 28th October 2022
Content
This week’s Enews covers the following topics:
- Director Election – Candidate Profiles
- Men’s Club Championship
- Ladies Club Championship
- From the Course
- VWGA Tournament – Moore Park
- Short Game Clinic with Jeremy Ward
- Trackman Lessons with Jeremy Ward
- Join Our Members Only Facebook Group
- Pennant Update
- Upcoming Trophy Events
- Recent Trophy Winners
Director Election – Candidate Profiles
Five nominations for the four Director positions have been received for election for 2022-23. The following profiles have been provided by the five candidates.
Note, the Club’s By-Laws provide the following direction for Director Profiles, being “only permitted to reference your golfing and professional backgrounds, no other statements are permitted (Word limit is 200)”. Voting will be conducted electronically by Vero Voting with unique voting details sent to eligible voting members on 1st or 2nd November ahead of the vote opening on 2nd November at 6pm and closing 14th November at 6pm. Election results will be announced at the 89th Annual General Meeting of Oatlands Golf Club Ltd on Wednesday 16th November 2022.
Candidates listed in alphabetical order by surname;
Mark Clout
Mark is an accomplished business leader with MBA qualifications and over 25 year’s senior executive and International and Australian Board experience, primarily in the medical device, consumer products and pharmaceuticals industries, including Hologic, Pfizer, Unilever, and Johnson & Johnson. He has an impressive record of successfully transforming businesses into high growth, profitable, customer focused operations. Mark is currently working as Chief Operating Officer for inSynergy, a full-service property investment advisory business located in Manly, offering premium property investment advice and education to Australian property investors. Mark joined Oatlands in 2014 and is a regular Saturday player. He has been a Director on the OGC Board for 2 years.
Debbie Jepson
For those who haven’t met me, I have been a member of Oatlands Golf Club since 1994 and those who have met me would say I’m the happy, loud, sometimes good low marker who is absolutely passionate about her golf. I feel I would be a great attribute to the position of Director as I have, and continue to have, a multitude of jobs that have given me a wealth of knowledge that can be shared. My careers have spanned from running a tennis coaching business, PE teacher, sports mistress, university lecturer, Real estate agent (Residential and over 55’s retirement sales) Drummond Golf employee. Also a volunteer competition secretary and social organiser at Lane Cove Tennis Club, Junior development officer of NSTA and Dept of Ed, Northern Suburbs regional tennis organiser. I have been extremely successful in all my careers as I am very hard working, approachable and hold above everything else being honest and straight forward ( at times probably too much). I believe that the Board should comprise of a cross section of members to ensure that all opinions of its members are heard and that the Club continues to move forward and flourish for all current and future members.
Ben Mees
I am a current Director of Oatlands Golf Club, having accepted the Board’s invitation to fill a casual vacancy in May 2022. I am also General Manager of two building management companies. I am a husband and father with a supporting family of my golfing endeavours. My golfing experience encompasses Oatlands and the Cedar’s Golf Clubs. I play in a number of the competition’s and have the honour of representing Oatlands in the Mixed Pennant Team (current reigning winners). In building management, I encompass roles involving Town Planning, Property Development and Strata currently with over five billion dollars under management. In these roles, I have approximately 100 staff / contractors under my responsibilities.
Peter O’Donnell
Peter has been a Full Playing member of Oatlands Golf Club since 1983.
Peter is an Owner / Director of Krulis Commercial Real Estate for the last 25 years which is based in Bondi Junction and employs 20 people and has over a billion dollars in property under management.
In addition, Peter sits on the Board of Ashfield Baptist Homes which is a 136 bed nursing home in Ashfield, and is Chairperson of their Finance and Investment Committee.
Paula Skelton
Trained Registered Nurse. Owned and managed business (Supermarkets & Hotels). Returning to nursing in later years to Senior Management positions as well as achieving a university master’s degree in Health Science. In 2003, taking a position with a Residential Aged Care Company (Bupa) as a Regional Director with the responsibility of overseeing several aged care facilities nationally. Throughout the 14 years with this company, I was elevated to Operational Director and then Business Development Director, overseeing the expansion of facilities through new developments and acquisitions, from 9 to 110. This enabled me to fulfill my goals and passions, of ensuring the best outcomes for all individuals especially health, care and well-being provided in environments that enabled individuals to retain their dignity and independence.
I have played golf for 35yrs, participating in competitions and representative golf. I joined Oatlands in 2003 and on retirement, I was ready give back to Oatlands members my time to help support and shape golf into the future. I have spent 5 years on the Ladies Committee Lady Vice Captain, and presently Lady Captain. In 2021, I was elected to the Oatlands Board where I have enjoyed my position supporting Oatlands members.
Play the Ball as it Lies
Members are advised that commencing tomorrow, Saturday 29th October, preferred lies will no longer be in place and the course conditions will be PLAY THE BALL AS IT LIES.
Men’s Club Championship
The quarter-finals of the Men’s Club Championship Matchplay took place on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 October, and we are now down to the final four players in each grade.
In the Open Championship, last years finalists progressed through their respective quarter-finals with Luke Mason defeating Nathan Wareham 2&1, and Brad Hooper defeating Charlie Kim 3&2. Luke will face Roger Nakaad in Sunday’s semi-final after Roger defeated Grant Lomas 2&1, while Brad will face Rowan Easterbrook who defeated Budd Frome 10&9.
This sets up two great semi-finals on Sunday 30th October commencing at 7:02am to determine the finalists for the 2022 Championship to be played Saturday 5th November ahead of the Annual Presentation Dinner later that evening.
The Plate Championship sees defending champion Kane Milne still in the mix to defend his title after winning through his quarter final 5&3 over Jack Chun. Kane will take on Jimmy Hawach in the semi-final after Jimmy got past Brent Smith 5&3.
The other semi-final in The Plate will be contested between Gilbert Im and Craig Millen. Gilbert overcame Peter Crawford 2up, while Craig defeated Leigh Sheppard 3&2.
The Middle Markers Championship sees 13 year old Christian Fong as the one to beat after Christian took care of Club Captain Col McRae 6&5 and will now take on another Director in Ben Mees who held off another of the Club’s up and coming juniors, Nick Radburn.
In the other half of the draw, Phil Camden defeated Andy Sohn 2&1 and will now play Rod Bowyer who defeated Laith Barnouti 2up.
And finally, the Long Markers Championship semi-finals will see the number one qualifier, Scott Whittacker, take on Jerry Maher. Scott progressed to the semi-final after beating Corey Fernandez 3&2 while Jerry defeated Jason Noh.
The other semi-final will see number two qualifier, Jonathan Bell, take on Jason Kim. Jonathan defeated Dale Brimicombe 1up while Jason defeated Vice-Captain Bill Mitchell 2up.
Club Championships Match Play Semi Final Draw 2022
Good luck to all competitors in the weekends semi-finals.
Ladies Club Championship
The 2022 Ladies Club Championship Matchplay commenced on Thursday with the top 8 qualifiers in each grade contesting the quarter-finals.
The Championship (Open) Division saw number one qualifier Debbie Jepson defeat Leonie Guthrie 5&4, and will now take on Jenny Doherty in the semi-final who overcome Joon Kang 3&2.
Multiple defending champion Linda Gyzen had a comfortable victory over Amy Kim 8&7 and will face Amanda Walkerden in the semi-final who had a much tougher test in overcoming Paula Skelton 1up.
In the Bronze I Championship, top qualifier Linda Bestford’s victory over Jill Davey 4&3 may not have been the highlight of her day after she had a hole in one on the 9th hole. Well done Linda on the hole in one and the match win! Linda will now play Lexi Grice who defeated Dolores Pearse 3&2.
The Bronze II Championship saw some close matches with Leanne Maguire defeating Jan Rogers 1up and Rosemary Jones defeating Jan Rankin on the 19th, NOT HAPPY JAN!!!
On the other side of the draw, Jill Browne defeated Sandra Sun 3&2 and will now face Kam Chee Wong who defeated Carla Geddes 4&3.
Click here for a list of results and fixtures.
Good luck to all competitors in next weeks semi-finals!
From the Course
Rainfall for the Week: 60.5mm, Rainfall for 2022: 1,966.0mm Dam: 100% Green Speed: 10 feet
The high humidity that we have been experiencing since last weekend has woken up the turf from its winter slumber, with growth rates on all playing surfaces except greens, increasing significantly this week. Our greens are still under growth regulation from a recent application 2 weeks ago, and this has kept the growth on the greens contained. However, another application will have to be applied early next week to maintain this control on the greens.
The fairway and rough mowers are cutting that much grass that a growth regulator application to these surfaces will be started today and completed early next week. This application will cover all fairway surfaces and extend out to the tree lines in rough areas. This week we have had 2 mowers on fairways and at least 2 mowers on roughs every day to keep up with the increased growth. The growth regulator will slow growth, but fairways will still have to be mown twice a week, resulting in a cleaner finish after each cut. The big difference members will see is in the roughs. Roughs that were mown on Monday this week, will appear as though they haven’t been mown by the weekend. Once the growth regulator application is completed out to the tree lines, mowing of roughs will concentrate in-between trees each week, and from fairway edges to trees every 2nd or 3rd week, resulting in better playing conditions and also allowing staff members to continue with other course works such as the bunker project.
New Zoysia turf was laid around the 13th bunkers last Friday with just a small amount of turf leftover which was laid between the left hand side bunkers of the 1st. It was a long day for staff members with most of the team staying back to ensure all this turf was laid before going home. The turf to complete the 1st bunker surrounds will be delivered next Wednesday. This will mean the 1st hole will be closed for the members competition to limit interruptions for staff from members play. Wednesday isn’t the ideal day to perform this work, but as I mentioned last week, we have to work-in with suppliers as the turf is coming from Queensland.
Staff were able to take advantage of the high rainfall on Monday, continuing to spray tees complexes and roughs for winter grass, with the rainfall washing this herbicide into the soil for absorption by the winter grass roots. Greens were dusted again on Monday morning before the rain arrived, with staff not needing to rub the sand into the greens as the rainfall washed it in for us.
Our volunteers were on course Monday morning raking bunkers, cutting up the fallen branch near the on course toilets, and performing Proshop and clubhouse repairs. Although a shortened morning because of the rain, thank you gentlemen for your assistance! It is always much appreciated.
Have a great weekend!
The Course Team
VWGA Tournament – Moore Park
Ladies Veterans Representative, Leanne Maguire, would like to invite all eligible OGC Ladies to take part in the Moore Park VWGA Tournament on Monday 7th November.
The entry form is available by clicking here and a copy is on the noticeboard in the ladies locker room.
Short Game Clinic with Jeremy Ward
Jeremy Ward has two short game clinics coming up.
This Short Game Clinic will focus on chipping, pitching, bunker play and include a bunch of fun activities and drills.
Spots are limited and this class has been very popular so be quick to book in.
Details below:
Jeremy’s Short Game Clinic
Tuesday 15th November at 10:00am or
Friday 18th November at 10:00am
Total Cost is $150 per person with a maximum of 6 people in each class.
Class duration is 1 ½ hours
Bookings can be made via our online booking system or by contacting the Golf Shop.
Trackman Lessons with Jeremy Ward
OGC Head Professional Jeremy Ward provides a great overview of the benefits of a Trackman (launch monitor) Lesson in this short video.
To book a lesson with Jeremy, David, Jason, or Max, please visit the Lessons and Bookings section of the website, or contact the Golf Shop.
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 350 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/
Pennant Update
Encourage Shield
Our Encourage Shield side remains undefeated after winning last Sunday’s match against North Ryde 5.5 to 0.5.
This Sunday, we play at Northbridge against Roseville at 10:21am.
Below is our team list (in order):
- Christian Fong
- Ricky Fang
- Jerry Qin
- Alicia Luo
- Jeremy Liew
- Donovan O’Conner
Reserve – Jonathan Le
Upcoming Trophy Events
Men
October
- Sun 30th Oct – Club Championship Matchplay (36 holes) SF
November
- Sat 5th Nov – Club Championship Finals – All Grades
- Sat 5th Nov – Annual Presentation Dinner (Bookings available via Club website or Reception)
- Sat 12th Nov – Diggers Day
Ladies
November
- Thurs 3rd Nov – Club Championship M/Play Rd2 – All Grades
- Thurs 10th Nov – Club Championship M/Play Finals – All Grades
Recent Trophy Winners
There were no trophy events decided in the last week.
