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UTILITY TRENCHWORK

Members are advised of the following temporary changes to regular operations over the coming week as we work with Levande to facilitate the relocation of Club utilities and services:

Old Clubhouse Fencing:
The old clubhouse building has now been fenced off to ensure golfer safety ahead of its demolition. All access to the Temporary Clubhouse from the car park will be via the rear (southern side) of the old Clubhouse building as per the picture below. Please note that the director parking and access within the car park will change from Monday as per the plan below.
Temporary Power Installation:
From today, and continuing next Monday and Tuesday, Levande and their contractors will be installing temporary power poles on the southern side of the old clubhouse and along the putting green to the power junction near the starter’s box. This will provide power to the temporary clubhouse and cart charging shed while the new utilities are connected (scheduled for completion on Tuesday morning).
Temporary Entry Closure:
The main roundabout entry to the Club will be temporarily closed on Tuesday next week to allow for the relocation of a water pipe across the roadway. Traffic management personnel will be onsite to direct vehicles via the southern (exit) gate. Exact details will be confirmed with those booked to play as plans are finalized.
First Tee Temporary Closure:
The first tee will be closed for social play on Monday afternoon and Tuesday next week to enable trenching works for water and gas services to the Club and Oatlands House. This timing has been chosen to avoid disruption to the Ladies Veterans’ Day and competition play. Directional signage and construction staff will be onsite to assist members safely through these areas.
Access to 13th Tee
Cart and golfer access to the 13th tee from the Clubhouse is changing frequently due to ongoing works. Members are encouraged to check with Pro Shop staff for the most up-to-date and safest route to access this area of the course.
Food Truck
The current location of the food truck is expected to move early next week to beside the temporary Clubhouse. We don't anticipate any changes to services provided, however Bar staff will advise members of any temporary menu adjustments during this time.

We appreciate that these works may cause some temporary disruption; however, the Club and Levande have undertaken detailed planning to minimize inconvenience and ensure member safety at all times.

Note: All access to and from the Temporary Clubhouse and Car Park is via the southern side of the old Clubhouse. The director parking will become park of the fenced off area.

GOLF CONNECT NOW LIVE

The new Golf Connect system has now been live at the Club for a week, with staff resuming handicapping for Club competitions from last Saturday. Members who have not yet activated and verified their Golf ID are encouraged to do so by following the steps previously provided, which include registering at Golf.com.au, verifying via the email linked to your account, and downloading the Golf Australia Official App. Members who no longer have access to their linked email should contact the Club for assistance.

Please note that scores recorded last week (Monday–Friday) were removed manually by Pro Shop and Office staff, as they were incorrectly affecting members’ handicaps during this transition. If you notice any issues with your handicap, please contact the Club or speak with Pro Shop staff for support.

AUSTRALIAN SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP

Congratulations to two of Oatlands’ most esteemed senior members, Charlie Kim and Linda Gyzen, who represented the Club this week at the Australian Seniors Championship held at Monash Golf Club.

The course proved a true test, playing tough with fast greens throughout the week. Linda finished 11th in the Women’s field, which was won by Sue Wooster from The National (+11). In the Men’s Championship, Charlie Kim also performed strongly to finish tied 6th, with the title going to Mark Allen from Drouin (Vic) (+11).

A link to the full leaderboard can be found below:

Australian Senior Amateur Leaderboard

MEMBER COMPETITION FEE CHARGING

To help us provide an even better experience for our members, we are making a small but important change to how competition fees are charged.

Currently, competition fees are charged individually in the Pro Shop, which can result in up to 200 separate transactions each day. This process can limit the time our team has to assist members and provide the high level of service we aim for.

From this weekend, competition fees will instead be charged in bulk by the Club office at the end of each day (or the next available day). This change allows our Pro Shop staff to focus on supporting members on the course and delivering a more personalized service (please note members will still be required to check-in to the Pro Shop prior to play).

We appreciate your understanding as we implement this improved process, which is part of our ongoing effort to streamline operations and enhance the overall member experience.

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to continuing to provide a smooth and enjoyable golfing experience for all members.

92ND AGM NOTICE

Members are advised that the 92nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at 6:00pm. Members are encouraged to register for in-person attendance via the booking sheet.

This year’s meeting will be conducted both in-person and online via the Vero Voting platform. Eligible members will have received an email this week from Vero Voting, containing a link to register for virtual and in-person attendance. Members attending online must pre-register by clicking the link in that email. A confirmation email will be sent once registration is complete.

Meeting Apologies:
Members unable to attend can register as an apology by contacting Club GM Rob Blain at: gm@oatlandsgolf.com.au.

Election of Office Holders:
Nominations for Office Holders closed on Wednesday, 24th September 2025. As there are no contested positions, no voting will be required. All nominees will be declared elected at the AGM.

Member Queries:
Members were asked to submit any questions regarding the Club’s financials, development, or other matters by this week, so that responses can be provided at Wednesday night’s meeting.

This process ensures there is sufficient time to prepare well-considered responses, which will be shared with all members at the meeting. Questions raised from the floor may be taken on notice and addressed following the meeting if necessary.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

The first round matches of the 2025 Club Championships have now been completed, with several close and exciting contests recorded across all grades. Congratulations to all members who successfully progressed!

This weekend, the quarter-finals will be contested across all four grades:

Saturday: The Plate, Middle Markers & Long Markers Quarter Finals
Sunday: Club Championship Quarter Finals

We wish all competitors the very best of luck in these next rounds. A special thank you to Bill Mitchell, John Bowring, Tony Groth, and Matthew Seamons for their time and effort acting as rules officials for these important matches.

The Ladies Championships continue this Sunday and next Thursday, running over the following three weeks. We look forward to sharing further results in upcoming editions:

2025 Club Championship Draws

2025 Ladies Club Championship Leaderboard

FROM THE COURSE

Rainfall for the week 3.0 mm
Rainfall for 2025 1053.5 mm

The strong winds that swept through Sydney on Sunday afternoon cooled things down but also created quite a mess across the course and caused damage to a few trees. Trees came down on the 6^th and 18^th holes with course staff busy on Monday morning getting these cut up and removed from the course. The fallen stump near the new 7^th tee that was covered in the Wisteria Vine has also been tidied up and trimmed back.

With the closure and demolition of the clubhouse to begin shortly, we have managed to salvage most of the larger sandstone blocks that were the border of the garden in front of the clubhouse. These blocks will be reused for different projects around the course in the future.

With the first round of the Thursday nominated Ladies Club Championship’s starting this week, course staff tried to stay out of the way of the ladies field by spreading mulch in the area above the 12^th fairway near Oatlands House driveway. The team is slowly using up the large stockpile of mulch on the left hand side of the 16^th hole, and once it has all gone the OOB pegs will be moved back to their original positions.

Our volunteers were back on the course bright and early Monday morning performing a bunker run before the 8am shotgun start. Following this the practice nets were cleaned, checked and repaired, the electric awning from the old Clubhouse balcony was removed and transferred to the cart staging side of the temporary clubhouse where it will cover the food truck and provide some relief for the kitchen staff whilst they are preparing food on the hot summer days.

The volunteers also placed the fly traps back out around the course, as why should we have to play an outdoor sport in Australia and have flies annoying us! Thank you gentlemen for your contribution this week. The set up of the fly traps isn’t the most pleasant task, but I’m sure your fellow members will appreciate it over the coming months.

Members should note that the green stake that appeared within the garden behind the fourth tee has been removed and this garden is now an integral part of the course. The reason for this is to discourage potential wayward shots in this area which pose a risk to safety of fellow golfers playing the 4th and 8th holes.

Greens will be cut on Saturday morning and then cut and rolled on Sunday morning. I will be setting pins on Saturday, with Garry setting them on Sunday.

Happy Golfing
The Course Team.

INTERCLUB v CASTLE HILL CC

Congratulations to our lady members who triumphed on Monday when they hosted 30 lady members from Castle Hill Country Club for the annual interclub match. Making full use of their home course advantage, our ladies claimed the trophy with an impressive score of 23 points to 5.

The return match will be played at Castle Hill next year, where our team will look to defend the plate pictured (right), being accepted by Ladies Captain Jill Vale.

ENCOURAGE SHIELD

Congratulations to Oatlands’ two Encourage Shield sides who commenced their seasons last week. The Oatlands White team started strongly with a 5–1 win over Massey Park at Avondale, while the Blue side recorded a hard-fought 3–3 draw against Ryde Parramatta on their home course.

The Encourage Shield competition is a handicap match play event for juniors under 18. This weekend will see Round 2 get underway, with the White team facing St Michael’s at Massey Park and the Blue team taking on Stonecutters Ridge at North Ryde.

We wish both sides the best of luck for their upcoming matches and look forward to celebrating their continued success. Special thanks to Club Professional Jeremy Ward for his time and dedication in managing the teams.

Oatlands GC (White) Team

Oatlands GC (Blue) Team

SLOW PLAY

Slow play can understandably cause frustration among players, however it is important that members do not attempt to resolve such situations themselves by confronting or abusing fellow players — or worse, by hitting up in an effort to “speed them up.”

If you encounter a slow group on course, please contact the Pro Shop on (02) 9630 4444 so that staff can investigate and respond appropriately. Our staff are best placed to manage the situation in a safe and respectful manner.

We remind all players to respect the advice and directions of Club staff regarding pace of play, and to remain mindful of their position in the field — that is, directly behind the group in front, not directly in front of the group behind. By maintaining awareness and courtesy on course, we can all help ensure an enjoyable experience for every member.

COACHING AT OATLANDS GC

Members are reminded that only PGA-accredited professionals employed by Oatlands Golf Club are permitted to provide coaching or instruction on Club premises.

Our PGA staff have undertaken years of formal training and education to achieve their accreditation, which includes professional insurance coverage for coaching activities. Members are encouraged to take advantage of their expertise to develop and improve their golf game.

Unaccredited members are not permitted to provide coaching under any circumstances. This policy exists to protect both the safety of members and the livelihood of our contracted PGA professionals.

Any member found to be providing instruction without authorization may face disciplinary action in accordance with the Club’s Rules and By-Laws.

TITLEIST FITTING DAY

The Club’s next fitting day will be a Titleist event on Wednesday, 19 November, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

The day will be run by a Titleist-accredited club fitter and will feature the latest from the GT series of woods and the T series of irons.

Members are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment:

Titleist Fitting Day - Wed 19th November

UPCOMING EVENTS

Club Championship Match Play Rd 2 (The Plate, Middle Markers & Long Markers - Saturday 18 October

Club Championship (A Grade) Rd 2 & Ladies (Sunday Players) Championship Rd 2 - Sunday 19 October

Ladies Veteran's Closing Day Team's Event | 1st Tee Closed from 1pm - Monday 20 October

Social Play | 1st Tee Closed: Tee Markers at Start of Fairway - Tuesday 21 October

Annual General Meeting - Wednesday 22 October

Ladies Club Championship Rd 2 & Putting Comp - Thursday 23 October

QPC&C Tiger Tee Challenge - Friday 24 October

Club Championship Match Play Semi Finals (The Plate, Middle Markers & Long Markers - Sat 25 October

Club Championship (A Grade) Semi Finals & Ladies (Sunday Players) Championship Rd 3 - Sun 26 October

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