Oatlands Enews – Friday 1st February 2019
On the course, the team have done an excellent job this week maintaining our course through some very tough, hot conditions. Cutting grass has been the main agenda with a public holiday on Monday resulting in some lost time. Last week, growth regulator was applied to all fairways with an overspray into the rough. The effect of the growth regulator is already apparent; the rough between the fairway and tree lines will thicken up. This did not seem to impact play on Wednesday however, with 45 points winning the singles.
The health of our greens is our priority during these conditions. As I write, it is nice to be experiencing a drop in temperatures and some rain; however temperatures for most days this past week have exceeded 30 degrees, and night time minimums have not fallen below 20 degrees. These conditions are a “perfect storm” for the development of Brown Patch and Pythium. Preventative fungicide treatments have been applied to all greens for these diseases and thankfully our greens remain healthy at this time.
Members should be aware that green speeds will reduce during these extremely hot conditions. This is usual for this time of year.
Mixed Pennants
The team is back in action this Sunday, playing against Massey Park at Massey Park. Best wishes for an away win!
Major Pennants
The Sydney Metropolitan Major Pennant begins on Sunday 10th February. We will be playing Monash Golf Club at Monash. The boys would greatly appreciate the support of any members able to offer their time to caddy. Please contact the office to register your availability.
Volunteers
Time gets away from us, but we are only about six (6) weeks away from autumn course renovations (March 18th & 19th). Our process is refined, but we kindly ask any member who may have a spare few hours to assist with this process. If you have the time, please reach out to the Club through the main office or via email admin@oatlandsgolf.com.au to register your availability.
Lost Property
A reminder to all members that any lost property is to be returned to either the Professional Shop, Bar or Administration Office. Please ensure that lost items are reunited with their owners. Thank you!
Matt Seamons – Club Captain
On The Course
Rainfall for the week: 5.5mm Rainfall for 2019: 57.5mm Dam: 65% Green Speed 9 feet
- It has mainly been grass cutting on the agenda this week with Monday’s public holiday robbing us of time to perform other activities.
- On Tuesday, 2 staff members were needed to tidy up debris blown down over the weekend, taking them the best part of the day to complete. More fallen branches were also tidied up on Tuesday morning – this has been a trend in recent weeks.
- Greens health remains good even during these unfavourable conditions at present. Staff members continue to check moisture levels in greens each morning to ensure that moisture levels are above 25%. We find that this level works best for our situation and the greens get through the day without any stress until the next watering at night.
- A cool change is predicted for Thursday night, giving the greens and staff some respite.
- Some activity on the course next week will see Gordon and Dom go in the 13th pond to manually remove the duckweed. They will be spreading the mulch piles on the 11th hole, and the fairway bunker on the 11th has been cleaned and trimmed, with some extra sand to be placed in this bunker next week.
- Contract arborists will be on course Tuesday to finish cleaning up after the storm that went through before Christmas. Fence contractors have also been given the green light to perform repairs near the 6th
The Course Team
Volunteers
No Volunteers this week due to public holiday but they have inspected the atrium for repairs for next Monday.
AROUND THE TRAPS
Single Stableford “Australia Day”, Saturday, 26th January
The long weekend came and went and it was great seeing the course being utilised each and every day. Some strong results last Saturday so please join me in congratulating the following members on their fine performances:
A Grade: Jeff Stark
B Grade: Michael Toal
C Grade: Adam Ko
D Grade: Tom Scahill
Scratch: Janaka Wimalaratne
Ladies: Kathy Lim
Super Pin: Geoff McAulay $294
St Hallett Open Day
Fancy a challenge? Then our St Hallett Open Days are the perfect opportunity to see if you can overcome some of the extremely challenging pin positions that are possible on our course. The following date has been scheduled: Friday, 8th March.
Don’t forget that players who are able to score 36 points or more are rewarded with 1 Dozen Pro V1’s. Jump online or contact the Professional Shop to make a booking.
Bistro on Bettington
The next event is scheduled for Friday, 8th February. Bookings are now open, please see below menu.
Amuse Bouche
Chef’s soup du jour – GF
Entrée
Seared prawn spaghetti, chilli, parsley, fresh tomato, white wine, garlic
Slow cooked pork belly, panko crumbed scallop, pea puree, crackling
Charred beetroot & goats cheese, torched pear, candied walnuts, fennel jam
Main Course
Charred beef fillet medium rare, pastrami croquette, pumpkin puree, broccolini
Teriyaki glazed salmon fillet, brown rice, edamame beans, stir fried vegetables
Roast pork rack, pumpkin puree, hazelnuts, roast vegetables
Braised Greek lamb shoulder, zucchini moussaka, crushed potato
Sides
Roast baby potatoes
Steamed vegetables
Dessert
Frozen Belgian chocolate semi freddo with homemade raspberry sorbet
Baked New York cheesecake with mango
Vanilla crème brulee, forest berries & biscotti
Australian cheese selection with homemade rosemary crackers
Chicken Run @ OGC
The good old fashioned chicken run is back on at Oatlands and we hope you can make it on Friday, 1st or 15th February for 7 holes of golf followed by a fantastic buffet dinner. The event will be hosted by Rod Walsh who is looking forward to handing out some frozen chickens at the end of the day. The cost of the event is $30pp and includes entry into the “Chicken Run” along with your meal and a drink voucher. We will be giving out prizes for the best Male and Female golfers and perhaps a few prizes for those who need a little encouragement. Play will be in 6’s so grab your friends and have some fun. Please jump on the website to reserve your place.
Valentine’s @ OGC
Come and celebrate Valentine’s Day at your Club. Check out the great menu:
Entrée
Seafood Assiette – Tiger prawns with Chimichurri aioli, Oyster Kilpatrick, Tempura soft shell crab with mango chilli salsa
Charred beetroot & goats cheese, poached pear, candied walnuts, fennel jam
Sous vide & torched fremantle octopus, chorizo, grilled vegetables, olive crumb, salsa verde
Main Course
Smoked Rib eye with house rub medium rare, grilled garlic prawn, Portobello mushroom, truss tomato, Bearnaise sauce
Teriyaki salmon fillet, charred pak choy & shallot, sushi rice cake, pickled carrot & daikon
Rosemary & garlic crusted lamb shoulder, crushed new potato, roasted broccolini, ratatouille
Pan fried honey & five spice duck breast, sweet potato cous cous, sautéed greens, spiced orange jus
Sides
Roast baby potatoes
Steamed greens
Dessert
Frozen Belgian chocolate semi freddo with homemade raspberry sorbet
Vanilla crème brulee with grilled peaches & biscotti
Mango soufflé with coconut ice-cream
Australian cheese selection with homemade rosemary crackers
OGC 2019 Easter Touring Party to Peninsula Kingswood
Every two (2) years the Club arranges a touring party to our reciprocal club Peninsula Kingswood and bookings for this event have just opened (April 18th to April 22nd) . As in previous years, we will not only enjoy the wonderful facilities on offer at Peninsula Kingswood but we will also enjoy some time at Barwon Heads along with 13th Beach. The General Manager will be arranging tee times on all four (4) days and there will also be group dinners each night, with all charges for golf & dinner (Food only) to be placed on to your member accounts. You will need to arrange transportation, accommodation and golf carts. Time is of the essence so please reach out to the Club with any questions you may have regarding this tour. Bookings close soon so please reach out to the office to confirm your place!
General
Delighted to announce that the following new members have joined our Club this past month:
- Don Bashar
- Glenn MacCulloch
- Scott Austin
- David Wills
- Rosa Hyon
- Ashok Chundury
- Stanley Ng
- Steve Jupp
- Jin Kim
- Barry Crossey
- Robert Ingui
- Ben Curtis
- Oktay Sengoz
- Eddie Law
- Peter Fallabeck
- Mike Retter
- Mitra Vasisht
- Chris Luu
- George Khalil
- Young Cho
- Lucas Lantry-Griffith
Also please join me in welcoming back the following members:
- Joel Gibbs
- Tom Walkerden
- Andrew Kim
Please join me in welcoming each and every new and returning member to our wonderful Club and I look forward to seeing you on the course or at one of our fantastic events.
Weddings, Corporate Golf & Events @ OGC – Your F&B Team have been working hard on a suite of new packages relating to events at your Club. A communication will be sent out shortly providing you with all the relevant information and a few good reasons why you should be hosting or recommending your award winning Club to family and friends.
Niblick Cr. Update – Members will have seen that the 11th hole is now back in play with work continuing along the street frontage. We hope to finalise this matter in the coming months.
Plenty of great social events coming your way from the classic “Chicken Run” to “Bistro on Bettington” from “Valentine’s Day” to “Battle of the Sexes”. Your Club is giving you plenty of reasons to attend and I ask all members to support these events.
The AC Berk Cup is just around the corner along with the Captain’s Cup, Autumn Medal and Memorial Bowl.
Good golfing and I look forward to seeing you at OGC!
George Isaac – Club President