Oatlands Enews – Friday 16th February 2024
Content
This week’s Enews covers the following topics:
- From the Course
- Website Speed Issues
- Bar Tab and Visitor Vouchers – Expire 1st April 2024
- Trophy Event History – Ladies President’s Cup
- Trophy Event History – Men’s Captain’s Cup
- Increase to Membership Joining Fee
- Pennant Update
- Upcoming Member Events: February and March
- Recent Trophy Event Winners
- Upcoming Golf / Trophy Events
- Members Only Facebook Group
From the Course
Rainfall for the Week: 15.5mm, Rainfall for 2024: 289.0mm, Dam: 100%, Green Speed: 9.0 feet
Work has continued by our contractors at the 7th tee, with the new sandstone boulder retaining wall being installed this week. The base for the side banks of the tee have been formed, and the base for the back half of the new single tee pad has also been constructed. This new tee complex will eventually blend into the rear surrounds of the new 19th green complex.
The 9th hole has come back into play this week with the 7th hole out of play. The new turf will remain as compulsory GUR for a few weeks, until we are able to mow the surrounds of this green with our mowers as this will ensure the surrounds are safe enough for play on them. The sandstone blocks in the carpark are going to be installed in the pond near the inlet pipes and provide a solid base for the smaller blocks which were saved from around the old putting green. The installation of these blocks will ensure that any water travelling over the path won’t erode the soil beneath the pathway.
All greens were lightly scarified this week to remove excess thatch from the putting surfaces which will improve infiltration rates of surfaces and enable them to dry out quicker after rainfall and provide firmer surfaces as the thatch creates a spongy/ soft putting surface. The dusting program on greens will resume next week.
Our volunteers were on course this week performing a bunker run before the competition, trimming fairway sprinkler heads, replacing a worn net in the practice bays, trimming the hedges at the 6th tee, hand weeding Crab Grass weeds from the 17th tee, and divotting fairways. Thank you to everyone that contributed this week, the course team, your fellow members, and I really appreciate all of your efforts to make Oatlands as good as it can be.
We will be cutting greens both mornings this weekend. Have a great weekend and happy golfing!
The Course Team.
Website Speed Issues
A number of members have reported that our website has become slow to load, particularly around heavy traffic times such as when timesheets are opening. This has been reported to our website provider (MiClub) who have run diagnostics on their server and made some adjustments which should have resolved the issue. We will continue to monitor the websites performance.
We apologise for the inconvenience this may have caused and encourage members to advise the Club if they experience ongoing issues.
Bar Tab and Visitor Vouchers – Expire 1st April 2024
Members are reminded that their annual Bar Tab credit, and Visitor Vouchers (Visitor Vouchers allocated to Full Playing and 6-Day members only) will expire on 1st April 2024, at the commencement of the 2024-25 Membership year.
Bar Credit can be used for clubhouse and takeaway food and beverage purchases, along with attendance at Club dining events such as “The Bettington” nights.
Visitor Vouchers can be used to bring non-member guests during competition or social play with no green fee payable.
Members are encouraged to visit the “MEMBERS ACCOUNT” section of the Club website to confirm the status of your Bar Tab and Visitor Voucher accounts for 2023-24, and utilise the remaining credit on or before 31st March 2024.
Trophy Event History – Ladies President’s Cup
The final of the Ladies President’s Cup will be played on Thursday 22nd February between Debbie Jepson and Jenny Park.
The trophy for this event was donated by Mr B Cunnynghame. Foundation member and first life member of Oatlands Golf Club.
The defending Ladies President’s Cup winner from 2023 is Leonie Guthrie.
Trophy Event History – Men’s Captain’s Cup
The Men’s Captain’s Cup will be played on Saturday 24th February under an 18-hole individual nett stableford format.
The Captains Cup was donated by Victor Audette, the founding Captain of the Club and the son-in-law A C Berk. The Cup was first played in 1932 when H P Evans was the winner.
The defending Men’s Captain’s Cup winner from 2023 is John Fisher.
Increase to Membership Joining Fee
Members are advised that the Joining Fee for membership of Oatlands Golf Club will increase by 30%* as of 1st April 2024.
With the majority of membership categories at or near capacity, an increase to the joining fee recognises the popularity of golf and membership at Oatlands.
Members wishing to propose friends or family to the Club as new members, can do so up until 1st April 2024 at the current joining fee. For those wishing to join in a category of membership with a waitlist, placing your name on the waitlist prior to 1st April 2024 will secure the membership at the current joining fee when a position becomes available.
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Joining Fees |
Current |
1st April 2024 |
|
Full Playing |
$3,250 |
$4,250 |
|
6 Day |
$2,600 |
$3,400 |
|
Lifestyle |
$1,950 |
$2,550 |
|
Intermediate |
$1,300 |
$1,700 |
For questions relating to membership or to propose a new member to the Club, please contact Kathy Bright administration@oatlandsgolf.com.au
Pennant Update
Men’s Major Pennant
The Oatlands Major Pennant team headed out to Richmond GC for their Round 2 clash with Richmond last Sunday on a very tight track. They were full of confidence after their big win at home the previous week.
Roger Nakaad led us off as reserve and came home with a strong 1up victory. Mister consistency Charlie Kim playing at No7 played some great golf again and won his match 2/1. Nathan Wareham had a dominant away win getting over the top of his opponent 5/3. Hope was growing!
Brad Hooper and Will Reece came up against some stiff competition and unfortunately both went down 4/2. At 2 matches all, we were still very much in it. Unfortunately though, the home ground advantage kicked in with Christian Rees’ opponent making Eagle on 16 to win 3/2, Luke Mason’s opponent making birdie on 17 to win 2/1 and Grant Lomas’ opponent making birdie on the last to win 1up. Final score was a 5/2 loss.
It was a great effort from the boys on a very difficult track. We now move our focus to Dunheved at 11.10am on Sunday 18th February to try and secure the elusive away win.
Special mention must go to our number 1 and 2 supporters Judy Williams and Murray Forrest who, no matter how far, turn up each week to support the team. It is very much appreciated (especially when Murray shouts dinner!)
Team Manager
Blair McDonald
Ladies Grade Pennant
Our Ladies Grade team traveled to Pennant Hills GC to take on Bayview GC today, and followed up their impressive round one victory with another win, 4 matches to 1.
- Linda Gyzen lost 3/1
- Penny Deehan won 5/4
- Amy Kim won 2/1
- Jenny Park won 3/2
- Jenny Doherty won 4/3
Our ladies have a bye next week (Friday 23rd February) as Oatlands play host to the other six teams in the competition.
Their next match will be on Friday 1st March against The Australian GC at NSWGC at 8:30am.
Mixed Pennant
Our Mixed Pennant team had their first home game of the season last Sunday against Randwick. Oatlands had an awesome day and won all their matches.
Results:
- Debbie Jepson & Vish Tandon – Won 3/2
- Amy Kim & Tony Monaghan – Won 3/1
- Stephanie Monaghan & Pete Crawford – Won 3/2
- Justa Kim & Lindsay Macinnes – Won 2 Up
- Linda & Steve Bestford – Won 4/3
- Michelle Kelly & Denis Ledwidge – Won 5/4
Next match:
Next Sunday 18/2 the team will be playing against Balgowlah at Balgowlah.
Team Manager
Peter Crawford
Upcoming Member Events: February and March
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:
- Saturday 17th February, The Bettington Restaurant
- Friday 23rd February, Nine, Wine & Dine
- Wednesday 28th February, The Bettington Restaurant
- Friday 15th March, Nine, Wine & Dine
- Friday 22nd March, The Bettington Restaurant
- Wednesday 27th March, The Bettington Restaurant
Note: Bar Account Credit and Birthday vouchers can be used for all of these events.
Recent Trophy Event Winners
There were no trophy events decided in the last week, however the semi-finals of the Ladies President’s Cup matchplay took place on Thursday 8th February.
The Draw including the first round results can be found below. Good Luck to all competitors!
Upcoming Golf / Trophy Events
Men’s
- Saturday 24th February – Captain’s Cup
- Saturday 2nd March – Autumn Medal
- Wednesday 6th March – Interactive Rules Seminar
- Saturday 9th March – NB Charlton 2BBB Matchplay Qualifying
- Saturday 16th March – Oatlands Memorial Bowl
- Saturday 23rd March – NB Charlton 2BBB Matchplay
- Friday 29th March – Good Friday
- Saturday 30th March – Easter Saturday
- Sunday 31st March – Easter Sunday
- Monday 1st April – Easter Monday
Ladies
- Thursday 8th February – Presidents Cup Round 1
- Thursday 15th February – Presidents Cup Round 2
- Thursday 22nd February – Presidents Cup Final
- Monday 26th February – Shirley Davis Trophy
- Monday 4th March – Ladies Visitors Day, No Green Fee Charge for Guests of Members in the Competition
- Wednesday 6th March – Interactive Rules Seminar
- Thursday 7th March – Stroke Medal Rd2, GNSW Medal Rd2, Vets Medal Rd2, Grace Norris Qualifying
- Monday 11th March – Multi Course Stableford, players choice of Red, Yellow or Green Tees
- Thursday 14th March – Grace Norris Round 1
- Monday 18th March – Irish Team Stableford
- Thursday 21st March – Grace Norris Round 2
- Thursday 28th March – Grace Norris Final
- Friday 29th March – Good Friday
- Saturday 30th March – Easter Saturday
- Sunday 31st March – Easter Sunday
- Monday 1st April – Easter Monday
Mixed
- Wednesday 6th March – Interactive Rules Seminar
- Sunday 24th March – Husband & Wife Trophy
- Friday 29th March – Good Friday
- Saturday 30th March – Easter Saturday
- Sunday 31st March – Easter Sunday
- Monday 1st April – Easter Monday
Members Only Facebook Group
If you aren’t already part of our Members Only Facebook Group, join up now and join in the conversation.
We now have over 400 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, which 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/