Members may have noticed increased activity around the Club this week, particularly near the Pro Shop. We're pleased to report that significant progress has been made by our dedicated volunteers, who have been working diligently to prepare the area for the temporary Clubhouse, scheduled to open later this year. 

Pro Shop Relocation and Storage Arrangements

In the coming weeks, the Pro Shop will be temporarily relocated into the existing Clubhouse to facilitate additional cleaning and preparation. This will mean players will need to check-in and making their bookings within the Clubhouse rather than in the existing Pro Shop building.

What this means for members:

• In the short term, members’ bags and buggies will be stored in the current Pro Shop.
• These items will later be moved to secure shipping containers for the duration of the Clubhouse construction.
• As storage space will be limited, we kindly ask members who currently store their equipment at the Club to consider taking home their buggy, if possible. Your cooperation will greatly assist in reducing congestion and ensuring a smooth transition.

Acknowledging Our Volunteers:

Our sincere thanks to our incredible volunteers for their hard work and dedication. Their commitment has been instrumental in driving this project forward. 

We look forward to providing members with further updates as information comes to hand.

Regards,

Rob Blain
General Manager

Interclub Pennants

Best of luck to the Oatlands Golf Club Interclub Pennant team as they resume their season this weekend with a match against Killara at NSW Golf Club.

The team got off to a solid start earlier this season, earning a hard-fought draw against Pymble on their home course—a promising result that reflects the strength and depth of our squad.

We look forward to seeing how the team performs as the season progresses and encourage members to follow their journey.

Click here to stay updated on fixtures, results, and standings.

Master Pennants

The 2025 Master Pennant season kicks off this Sunday, May 18, and Oatlands Golf Club is proud to be fielding a strong and well-prepared team in what promises to be a competitive division featuring Bankstown, Castle Hill, and Manly.

Team Manager Rod Butcher has commended the squad’s commitment and preparation leading into the season, expressing confidence that the team’s current momentum will translate into a successful campaign.

The season opens with a home match against Manly Golf Club, and we encourage members to come along and support our team on the course.

Oatlands Master Pennant Team:

• Charlie Kim
• Gilbert Im
• Peter Zann
• Simon Perry
• Matthew Seamons
• David Osborne
• Stephen Doherty
• Blair McDonald
• Peter Schliebs
• Mark Robinson
• Ian Priest
• Mike McKechnie

We wish the team the very best for a strong start to the season and look forward to sharing their progress in the weeks ahead.

Members are warmly invited to compete in this year's Oatlands Golf Club Senior Cup, a Golf NSW Senior Order of Merit Event. This 18-hole stroke competition will be held on Tuesday, 24th June, with a two-tee start from 8:00am to 10:00am.

Event Details:

• Format: 18 Holes Stroke

• Eligibility: Open to male amateur golfers aged 50 and over as of 24th June 2025, with a Golf Australia handicap not exceeding 18.0

• Entries Close: 5:00pm on Wednesday, 18th June 2025

• Draw Released: Friday, 20th June 2025

How to Enter:
Register via the Mi-Tournament website or by contacting Grant Lomas at golf@oatlandsgolf.com.au

The clock is ticking for new female members to join Oatlands Golf Club with no joining fee. This special promotion ends 31st May 2025, and once it’s gone, it’s gone!

Join as a playing member before the deadline to take advantage of this limited-time offer and save on the standard joining fee.

This initiative supports the continued success of our women's golf program and offers new members the chance to experience our welcoming environment, professional coaching, and vibrant calendar of competitions and social events.

If you have friends or family who might be interested, encourage them to take advantage of this fantastic offer by contacting our Membership Team before 31st May 2025.

Call: (02) 9630 4444
Email: administration@oatlandsgolf.com.au

Let's continue to build a strong and thriving women's golf community at Oatlands!

Titleist Ball Fitting - Saturday 17th May

Join us TOMORROW night for a vibrant Brazilian-themed Banquet at Oatlands Golf Club on Saturday, 17th May.

Get ready to savor a mouth-watering selection of meats, including Lamb Rump, Chorizo Sausage, Chicken Drumettes, and Rump Cap with Garlic, all accompanied by traditional sides like grilled pineapple, cheese bread, black beans, and fresh salads.

To round out the evening, indulge in a rich chocolate fudge dessert - the perfect sweet finish to an unforgettable night!

With delicious food, great company, and a festive atmosphere, it's sure to be a night to remember.
Bookings are essential - (click here to book) or call Reception on (02) 9630 4444 to secure your place.

Course staff have had another busy week, focusing mainly on course setup and general maintenance. Light showers most nights have kept conditions damp underfoot, but overall, the course is in excellent condition.

Soil temperatures are starting to reduce with the colder weather we have been experiencing, which has meant our deciduous trees on the course have started dropping their leaves which can create quite a mess. The blowers and vacuums have been used this week to keep on top of this debris, while rough has also been cut this week to assist in finding stray golf balls.

Kikuyu weed spraying continued in couch collars and Zoysia bunker surrounds where possible between periods of rainfall.

Bare or scarred areas on the 1st, 3rd, and 6th greens were plugged out this week, and leaking sprinklers on the 4th green, 5th tee, 6th fairway, and nursery green have been repaired.

Our wonderful volunteers were in again on Monday and Tuesday, helping clean out storage rooms in the clubhouse and the pro shop. Fairway divotting was performed on Thursday, and the roses were given their weekly trim. Thank you, gentlemen—your help is greatly appreciated by course staff and your fellow members.

The new practice hole is progressing well. The green is currently being cut at 4mm three times a week, and the couch surround is being cut weekly.

The 19th green is developing a little more slowly due to being in shade most of the day. It is expected to receive its first cut on Monday at 8mm, with the height to be lowered by 1mm each week until it reaches the target greens height of 3mm. The 19th surrounds and tee are also being cut weekly.

Greens will be cut both mornings this weekend and rolled on Sunday morning. Garry will be setting pins on Saturday with Caleb setting them on Sunday morning.

Happy Golfing
The Course Team.