Oatlands Enews – Friday, 3rd May 2019
Content
This E-news covers the following topics:
- Weekly Communication
- Getting Started Programme – Introduce a Friend or Family Member to Golf at Oatlands GC
- From the Course
- Oatlands Ladies Win the Silver II Pennant
- Masters Pennant
- State of Origin 2019 – Game 1 at OGC
- Pennant Player Profile – Luke Mason
- Inside Golf – Club of the Month: May
- St. Hallett Day Review
- Upcoming Demo / Fitting Days
- Upcoming Events
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Weekly Communication
Welcome to Week One of the new communication schedule for Oatlands Golf Club.
This Enews communication will focus on interest pieces around the Club.
Next week’s communication will be a Captain’s Letter with a focus on course matters, competition results and upcoming golf events, and topical rule issues.
Week 3 will be a forthcoming events communication giving members greater detail around the upcoming events on offer at your Club such as Bistro on Bettington, Mother’s Day, State of Origin, etc.
Week 3 will be a dedicated Pro Shop communication giving insight into “What’s On In The Pro Shop”, tips and hints from our PGA staff, equipment reviews, and anecdotes from the world of golf.
We trust you will enjoy the revised format for communication which we hope will make the content more relevant and easier to digest as opposed to trying to fit all content into a single generic weekly communication.
As always, member feedback on Club communication is encouraged. Please provide any feedback, or content ideas, to the General Manager, Sam Howe at gm@oatlandsgolf.com.au
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Getting Started Programme – Introduce a Friend or Family Member to Golf at Oatlands GC
Golf can sometimes be an intimidating activity for newcomers, as such, the Club will be running another series of the successful Getting Started Programmes in August.
This time around, we are running two session in-conjunction, one on a Sunday and one on a Thursday.
These sessions are open to any non-member referred by a current member of the Club, and are a fantastic way to get an introduction to golf in a relaxed setting, and with other newcomers.
Details of the programme are outlined below:
Sunday Programme:
- Starts Sunday 18th August
- 8 consecutive weeks excluding Fathers Day (1st Sept) and Labour Day weekend (6th Oct)
- Cost: 8 x $30 / week = $240
- Open to men and women
Thursday Programme:
- Starts Thursday 22nd August
- 8 consecutive weeks
- Cost: 8 x $30 / week = $240
- Open to men and women
These programmes are the ideal introduction to Membership at Oatlands Golf Club and the Club will be offering all participants who take up membership in the 6 or 7 day category a discount on the first year of their membership to the value of the programme fee, $240.
To book a friend or family member in to the Getting Started Programme, please click on the links below or contact the Club for assistance.
Click here to book for the Sunday Getting Started Programme commencing Sunday 18th August.
Click here to book for the Thursday Getting Started Programme commencing Thursday 22nd August.
Spaces are limited to 12 people per group so book early to avoid disappointment.
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From the Course
Rainfall for the Week: 0.0mm Rainfall for 2019: 409.55mm Dam: 100% Green Speed: 10.5 feet
This week a number of projects have been progressed, with the flyover area on the 8th being lowered to a level which should allow members to see where balls land if hit in the area behind the 10th green. This will continue to be reviewed and adjusted if required.
All weeds in bunkers have been sprayed, the 10th fairway bunker has been repaired and the LHS practice bunker will be repaired by the weekend if we don’t receive too much rain.
We have also started moving the piles of mulch stored up on the 11th rough line near Oatlands House driveway. We have moved some to the other side of this fairway beneath the fairway bunker, and also refreshed a previous mulched area beneath a tree between the 1st and 17th fairways. The planned mulched area between the 13th, 17th and practice area will be poisoned out next week in preparation for mulch spreading the following week.
Growth on fairways, tees, collars, aprons and roughs has slowed down somewhat this past week with the overnight temperatures falling. This will enable the team to reduce mowing frequency of these surfaces and allow them to start other planned projects.
We’ve had a fuel spill first thing Friday morning on the 17th green. This is unfortunate, however despite the robust systems in place, occasionally mistakes can occur.
There’s not a lot that can be done for the turf as the fuel immediately burns the affected turf. This turf will die, therefore some plugging and patching will need to be performed in the coming weeks once we see the full effects. We will also scarify and mini core the affected areas and use green sand to disguise the effects of this spill. We are fortunate that there is still some growth occurring and therefore the impact should be minimal. The team have met as a group and reviewed what has occurred and will make the necessary adjustments to continue to reduce the risk of these accidents.
One hectare of fairway bare areas has been treated this week for mites and leaf spot disease. This hectare worth of insecticide and fungicide only covered the 1st, 12th, 13th and 17th bare areas, so we have ordered another 2 hectares worth to continue treating affected areas. We should start to see some colour improvement in these areas in the next fortnight, with some minor recovery growth as well.
Volunteers were back on course on Monday after a 2 week break, raking bunkers before the ladies competition, cleaning up the 6th creek line of weeds, removing signs from garden beds, blowing fairways and clubhouse maintenance work. Thank you very much for your efforts gentlemen and it was great to have you all back helping out again, we have definitely missed you all!
Enjoy the weekend
The Course Team
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Oatlands Ladies Win the Silver II Pennant
Congratulations to our fabulous Silver II Pennant team. After a rebuilding year last year our ladies were determined to win the Pennant this year. They went through the season undefeated with 5 wins and a square. Well done to all the ladies who were part of the team.
Lesleigh Perkins
Jenny park
Lina Kim
Vanessa Chivers
Stephanie Monaghan
Kathy Lim
Cindy Kim
Lexi Grice
Joon Kang
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Masters Pennant
Last Sunday the Masters Pennant opened their season with a home match against Windsor Golf Club. On paper the teams were very evenly matched, and early on we knew the result was going to be close. The Oatlands team suffered 2 early losses, but these were quickly reversed with 2 good wins to Tony Jackson and David Singh.
On debut for Oatlands, Mark Foley fought very hard to secure his match on the 18th hole. When Windsor levelled the match the final result would depend on the last match, the number 1 pairing, playing the last hole. Unfortunately the result was not to go our way, and Oatlands was defeated 4 matches to 3.5.
The team has the next 2 weeks off before their next game against Northbridge. Special thanks to the course staff for the outstanding condition of the course.
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State of Origin 2019 – Game 1 at OGC
It’s that time of year again when one of the biggest rivalries in Aussie Sport is upon us.
Oatlands GC are please to be hosting a night for members and guests to watch the mighty NSW Blues continue their form of 2018 against the QLD cockroaches.
The Club will be showing the event with half price drinks from kick off until the first points are scored. Entry is $20pp which includes a deluxe burger and chips.
Members are encouraged to don their colours and join us for a great game of footy. Guests are also welcome, so get together a group of family and friends and make a booking today.
Click here to book for game 1 at OGC.
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Pennant Player Profile – Luke Mason
Luke has been a member at Oatlands GC for almost 10 years, and in that time has established himself as a stalwart of the Major Pennant Team. Outside of Golf he is interested in Food, Wine and Travelling as much as he can. He loves playing the guitar and watching the Dragons blitz it for the first half of the year, but his real passion is playing competitive golf with the Oatlands’ boys and the banter that goes along with it. Luke is a popular figure amongst the Pennant Team and the wider membership.
Current handicap: 1.3
Lowest handicap: 0.7
Best score at Oatlands: 66
Nickname: Maso or The Plume (don’t ask)
What age did you start: around 7 I think
Personal golfing highlight: Shooting under par for the first time
Favourite Tour Player: Adam Scott
Favourite Golf Course you’ve played: Beth Page Black
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Inside Golf – Club of the Month: May 2019
The May edition of the monthly Inside Golf publication has just arrived which includes Oatlands GC as the Club of the Month. The publication is available in the Men’s and Ladies Locker Rooms. The article highlights the inclusive culture that is the cornerstone of membership at Oatlands Golf Club along with the quality of the golf course, community projects and high profile personalities that have been part of the Club.
Members are encouraged to pick up a copy and have a read.
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St. Hallett Day Review
The Board and Match Committee are undertaking a review of the Club St. Hallett Day. This event is held 1-2 times a month and is open to members and non-members alike. The golf course is setup from the back tees with any player scoring 36 points or more receiving a dozen Titleist golf balls. While this event is very popular with the 40 – 50 regular participants, numbers for the field have been stagnant recently and below the desired number for an event that showcases the golf course at it’s best to both members and non-members alike.
As such, we ask members if they could please provide feedback on the event by filling in the form below. The form also asks if anyone is interested in sponsoring the event. Sponsorship is not a large commitment, primarily the supply of a unique prize for the achievement of a particular score (format subject to change) and the Club is looking to increase the exposure of a proactive Club member’s business through the regular Enews, wesbite and on the day collateral used to highlight the event.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the question below. If you have any questions relating to this, please direct them to General Manager, Sam Howe at gm@oatlandsgolf.com.au.
To book for upcoming St. Hallett Days please click on the links below;
Friday 17th May: St. Hallett Day
Friday 31st May: St. Hallett Day
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Upcoming Demo / Fitting Days
The Oatlands Golf Club Pro Shop host regular Demo / Fitting Day in-conjunction with the leading Golf Club manufacturers. They have proved extremely popular in recent times with bookings almost always filling up quickly.
These days are a great way to trial the latest technology on offer and get your next golf club purchase fitted specifically for your swing.
Upcoming Demo / Fitting Days are listed below with a link to the booking timesheet for each respective day:
Thursday 9th May: PING – Click here to book – Fully Booked
Thursday 6th June: MIZUNO – Click here to book
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Sunday 12th May: Mother’s Day Luncheon – Every Mum receives a gift
Friday 17th May: St. Hallett Day
Wednesday 29th May: Bistro on Bettington
Friday 31st May: St. Hallett Day
Wednesday 5th June: State of Origin Game 1 – Half price drinks until first points scored (GUESTS WELCOME)
Friday 7th June: Bistro on Bettington
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Sunday May 12th is Mother’s Day
Stuck for Mother’s Day gift ideas? Why not get Mum a voucher at the Oatland’s Pro Shop.
Mother’s Day Special Design Gift Vouchers can be customised, printed at home and gifted. All online accessory purchases can be collected in store.