COURSE CARE: DIVOT REPAIR

Following recent heavy rain, many of the divots on our course have had their sand washed out, leaving bare and exposed patches of turf. As we prepare for the upcoming growing season, now is an important time to help maintain the quality of our fairways by properly filling divots.

Why does it matter?

When a divot is left unfilled, it creates a gap in the turf that not only affects the playability of the course, but also becomes a prime location for weed invasion and turf disease. Without sand, the exposed soil is compacted by foot and cart traffic, which severely slows grass regrowth—or can even prevent it entirely.

In contrast, when a divot is carefully filled with sand, the benefits are clear:

• Faster recovery: Studies show that divots filled with sand regrow turf up to twice as quickly as those left bare. The sand helps protect the roots and seeds, maintains moisture, and provides a level surface for new grass to establish.

• Better playability: Sand-filled divots create a more even lie for other golfers.

• Healthier turf: Sand helps maintain soil structure, reduces compaction, and gives grass the best chance to regrow strong and healthy.

What can members do?

As the course dries out and we enter the peak growing season, we kindly ask all members to:

• Fill any divots—your own and others you may come across—with sand from the sand buckets provided.

• Avoid overfilling. Level the sand with your foot or club so that it’s flush with the surrounding turf. Mounds of sand can smother surrounding grass and cause uneven lies.

• Encourage playing partners to do the same—it's a small act that helps everyone.

Maintaining our course is a shared responsibility, and your help makes a noticeable difference. A well-repaired divot today is a seamless fairway tomorrow.

SILENT AUCTION

As part of next weekend’s Farewell to the Clubhouse celebrations, the Club will be hosting a silent auction of select memorabilia that is not being retained or stored for future display in the new Clubhouse.

The silent auction will be located in the breakout area of the Clubhouse and will feature a range of items, including:

• Black and white course photographs formerly displayed in the Function Room

• A signed Don Bradman cricket bat

• Artwork donated by some of our reciprocal clubs

• Other collected and donated memorabilia from across the years

In addition, the Club has amassed a large selection of novels and biographies over the years. These will be displayed nearby and will be free to any members who wish to take them home.

We understand that many of these items hold sentimental value. Please be assured that careful consideration has been given to what can be preserved and stored. However, with close to 100 years of Club history and limited storage space, some difficult—but necessary—decisions have had to be made. Rather than see these pieces forgotten in storage or left behind, we believe they’re best enjoyed by the members who value them most.

All funds raised through the silent auction will go directly toward supporting Junior Development programs and coaching initiatives at the Club—investing in the future of our game and our community.

We encourage all members to take part in this special opportunity to own a piece of our shared history.

FINAL BETTINGTON &
BISTRO 94 DINNERS

As we approach the move to the temporary clubhouse facility, members are warmly encouraged to book now for the final Bistro 94 and Bettington Restaurant dinners to be held in our current Clubhouse.

Due to the limited space and catering capabilities of the temporary venue, we regret that we won’t be able to continue the Bettington dinners in their current form. As such, this upcoming dinner will be the last of its kind—at least until we open the new Clubhouse.

This also represents members’ last opportunity to redeem birthday vouchers at a Bettington dinner. With 100 attendees at the July event, we expect this final dinner to reach capacity quickly, so early booking is strongly encouraged.

Our Bistro 94 Friday evenings have also proven a great success, welcoming both members and the local community to the Club. However, due to similar space and kitchen limitations, it is unlikely that these can continue in their present form once relocated.

With September dedicated to final functions and the transition to the temporary facility, we encourage members to support and enjoy these popular dining experiences while they’re still available.

We’re excited to explore new dining and member engagement initiatives once established in the temporary Clubhouse, and we thank you for your continued support during this period of transition.

Book now to avoid disappointment—we’d love to see you there!

Final Bettington Restaurant - Wednesday 27th August (Click Here to Book)

Final Bistro 94 Evening - Friday 22nd August (Click Here to Book) 

SUPER SENIOR PENNANT

The Super Senior Pennant team are playing this week’s match today at Cumberland against Massey Park. We wish the team the very best of luck for today’s contest!

It’s a quick turnaround between rounds, with the team set to back up for Round 5 on Monday, 11th August at Stonecutters Ridge, where they’ll take on Muirfield.

We’ll share results and updates from both matches in next week’s news.