From the Course

Rainfall for the week – 19mm

Rainfall for 2025 – 264.0 mm

Dam – 90%

Green speed – 10 feet

Last weekend’s predicted high rainfall didn’t eventuate which was fortunate as the new practice green didn’t need to be smashed again, and covering it with the tarps as we had planned wouldn’t have been ideal for the health of the seed either.

The small amount of rain we did receive on Tuesday morning was ideal as we were able to fertilise all collars, aprons, and bunker surrounds with the rainfall washing most of this fertiliser into the turf canopy. This application will give these surfaces a kick of growth just before the upcoming greens renovations, where they will be aerated while the greens are being aerated, and they will also receive some extra fertiliser when we fertilise the greens. This should send the collars and aprons in the winter months in the best possible condition.

Growth regulator applications to fairways and roughs have continued this week in and around our mowing schedule. The product manufacturers recommend that the turf being treated shouldn’t be cut 6 hours before or after the application. This week the 1^st, 2^nd, 6^th, 13^th, 14^th, and 17^th holes were completed. These applications will help the course team keep playing surfaces to the expected standards, with the weekly mowing of rough not enough to keep all areas under control due to the high humidity and rainfall we have been experiencing recently.

The new practice green is responding to the fertiliser applications and growing well. It received its first roll with a walk behind mower this week which has given it a striped appearance. The rolling with this walk behind mower will be repeated several times before the first actual mowing is performed, as we need to ensure the surface is firm enough so that the front roller of the mower won’t dig into the surface.

The 19^th green will be seeded early next week with the gravel in the bunkers being sealed with the polymer coating over the weekend. Once the seeding is completed, the turf will be ordered to cover all the surrounds. This will then leave the surrounds of the new ponds, head wall around the pipe feeding the ponds, and the surrounds of the new pathway to complete.

Our volunteers were on course Monday morning performing a bunker run in front of the competition players, drainage pit clearing and trimming continued, fairway sprinkler heads on the back 7 were trimmed, fly traps were brought in from the course, electrical work in the Proshop was completed, and sorting out of the storage areas in the clubhouse started. Roses were trimmed and fairway divotting was also performed. Thank you to everyone that offered their time to the Club this week!

Greens will be cut on Saturday and Sunday morning. Garry will be setting pins on Saturday, with Caleb stepping up on Sunday morning.

Happy Golfing!

The Course Team

 

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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!

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Captain’s Corner – Update on Stroke Events and Scoring

Dear Members,

As many of you will know, Oatlands has long since moved away from the historical Golf Club structure where Wednesday and Saturday competitions were exclusively for male members. Female members, provided they are in the appropriate membership category, have for a long time now been welcome to participate in these competitions and compete for the daily prize.

However, a discrepancy has existed in the results due to the difference in course par:  ie: a par 70 for male members and a par 73 for female members. 

This disparity has led to variations in nett scores between male and female participants. For instance, if a male member plays one under his handicap, he records a net score of 69, while a female member playing two under her handicap will record a net score of 71.

To address this and ensure fairness, we are making an adjustment to the scoring system in the next stroke competition round. Going forward, results will be recorded based on scores against the applicable course par, rather than the raw number. In the example above, the female member would now be placed ahead of the male member, which more accurately reflects their performance relative to the course par.

We believe this adjustment creates a more equitable playing field, as the competition results will be recorded in line with the way handicaps are calculated. We trust this change will encourage greater participation from our female members in these competitions.

Thank you for your understanding and support!

Matt Seamons
Club Captain

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Proshop Offers & Events

MGI buggy & Bag deal

While stocks last, buy an MGI Navigator AI buggy and receive a free MGI Cart Bag valued at $379 to match your brand new buggy.

TaylorMade fitting experience on Tuesday, 22nd April 2025

Dear Members,

We are excited to announce that we have booked an exclusive TaylorMade fitting experience on Tuesday, 22 April, 2025 at our venue, where all members will have the opportunity to go through a custom club fitting.

An expert club fitter will help you optimize your equipment and ultimately perform better on the golf course with the help of the latest TaylorMade technology.

You can book a specific time for your appointment, as well as check other available dates. You can also contact the golf shop to learn about available appointments, book your custom fitting or ask any questions you have about this special event.

We hope you enjoy this exclusive fitting experience!

CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW

Taylormade Bag Giveaway

Until March 31st anyone who purchases a Taylormade Glove will go into the running to win a Taylormade Stand Bag.

 

Wine Specials Ahead of a Wine List Update

The Club’s Wine List is being updated over the coming month and as such, there are a number of wines currently on the list that are being run out.

With the Members Bar Account Credit expiring on 1st of April,  now is a great time to grab one of our wines before the new wine list becomes available.