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MEMBER'S NEWSLETTER

31st October 2025

LEVANDE INFORMATION SESSION

Oatlands Golf Club is pleased to invite our members to a Retirement Living Information Session hosted by our development partner Levande.

This session will provide valuable insights into retirement living – what it is, what to expect, and the lifestyle and financial considerations involved. Members will also enjoy an exclusive sneak peek at the Levande Oatlands development and enjoy a complimentary morning tea, offering a first look at what’s to come.

Event details:

Date: Monday 17 November 2025
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Venue: Club Parramatta (Executive Conference Room) - 2 Macquarie St, Parramatta

Following the presentation, members are invited to stay back for an opportunity to chat with the Levande team.

Please RSVP via the link below to secure your place:

CLICK HERE TO BOOK

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing an exciting glimpse into the next chapter for Oatlands Golf Club.

LADIES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS

The 2025 Ladies Club Championships concluded this week, following three weeks of competition held across Thursdays and Sundays. The course was in excellent condition throughout all rounds, providing a fantastic stage for our members to showcase their skills.

Congratulations to our three Club Champions — Jia You, Misuk Lee, and Danielle Cordina — who produced some exceptional golf over the three weeks. Congratulations also to our scratch runners-up and nett winners listed below:

Club Championship
Gross Winner	Jia You	229
Gross Runner-Up	Linda Gyzen	247
Nett Winner	Mooyoung Chun	209
Nett Runner-Up	Leonie Guthrie	218

Bronze 1 Division
Gross Winner	Misuk Lee	280
Gross Runner-Up	Sophia Shin	289
Nett Winner	Heidi Han	209
Nett Runner-Up	Kate Choi	218

Bronze 2 Division
Gross Winner	Danielle Cordina	335
Gross Runner-Up	Kim Lim	347
Nett Winner	Kam Chee Wong	218
Nett Runner-Up	Su Kim	232

Other Prizes
Joy Perry Award	Leonie Guthrie	269
Gold Medal	Rachel Donghing

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2025 Men’s Club Championships reach their climax this Saturday, with our finalists having proven their mettle over the past three weeks of matches. Members are invited to come out and show their support for this exciting day of golf.

Schedule of Play:

10:00 am: 36-hole final tee-off between top qualifiers Wil Reece and Corey Hardy
2:30 pm: Second-round match for the 36-hole final, following the 18-hole finals for The Plate, Middle Markers, and Long Markers Championships

18-hole Finals Timing:

2:00 pm – Long Markers Trophy: Andrew Tohme vs Brendan Oakes
2:10 pm – Middle Markers Trophy: Curtis McNamara vs Richard Grice
2:20 pm – The Plate Trophy: Rod Butcher vs Max Hardy

Following the matches, a short presentation will be held between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm to celebrate the winners, with canapés and drinks provided. We look forward to seeing you at the Club for what promises to be a thrilling day of championship golf!

2025 Club Championship Draws

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SUPPORT

Whilst we hope to see a large contingent of members, family and friends, out to watch this weekend’s matches, we ask that all spectators kindly abide by the following Club rules:

Be mindful of other competitors and golfers on the course, and ensure any support is offered in a respectful manner.
Ensure all supporters are dressed appropriately and are familiar with the layout of the golf course for their own safety.
For those wishing to use a cart to watch the matches, carts can be hired from the Pro Shop at the member rate of $40. Complimentary carts are only available for those marshalling or officiating.
All spectators using carts must adhere to GPS restrictions, including a maximum of two people per cart, to ensure the safety of participants, vehicles, and the course.

We look forward to seeing plenty of people supporting our worthy finalists, and we thank everyone in advance for offering their support in the right manner.

DIGGERS DAY
SATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER

Members are advised that timesheets for the annual Diggers Day Charity Fundraiser will open this afternoon for Saturday, 8 November. The event will be conducted as a morning and afternoon shotgun start at 7:15am and 12:30pm.

The cost for the day will be $50, which includes the competition fee, a BBQ at Farmer Tunks Hut during the round and a $10 donation to the Legacy Charity. The usual betting options that make this one of the most popular days on the Club calendar will also be available on the day.

Given the popularity of this event, please note that the chipping range (south of the Club) is expected to be used as an overflow car park on the day.

BIRTHDAY VOUCHERS

As part of our move to the temporary Clubhouse, birthday vouchers will now be issued electronically from the start of November. This new system not only simplifies the process but also gives members greater flexibility—vouchers can now be redeemed for lessons, Proshop merchandise, or food and drink, up to a value of $80. Each voucher will be valid for six months, giving you plenty of time to enjoy your birthday treat!

If you have any questions or need help redeeming your voucher, our friendly office staff are happy to assist—just pop in and see us.

FROM THE COURSE

Rainfall for the week 16.0 mm
Rainfall for 2025 1069.5 mm

Members will have noticed a foul smell coming from the pond on the 14^th hole for the past week which we believe is the result of some illegally dumped product into one of the drainage pits in the car park of Oatlands House. The local council (City of Parramatta) has been notified of this matter and are investigating the matter. The product seems to have depleted the oxygen from the water and unfortunately several eels have died because of this pollution. We will keep members updated on the progress of this investigation.

The 16mm of rain that fell on Wednesday was very timely and has been of great benefit to the course. We have seen a slight rise in the dam level with good runoff from the surrounding roads and storm water system. Members playing on Wednesday will have noticed that the greens puddled up quickly when the rain fall was heavier, and this is a result of the regular rolling of greens over the past 4 to 6 weeks due to the championship’s. We are planning to needle tine all greens over the next week or two to relieve this compaction which will in turn improve surface infiltration rates.

The course is looking great and playing surfaces will be primed for Championship Saturday. Greens were dusted this week with our new topdressing unit, and a growth regulator application will be made to greens on Friday morning to tighten up putting surfaces for the weekend. We have received lots of positive comments about the course lately which is always appreciated by the course staff.

Our volunteers were on course this week and performed a bunker run before the competition players on Monday morning before replacing one of the practice nets, trimming fairway sprinkler heads, putting out more fly traps around the course, and work in the temporary clubhouse. Fairway divotting was performed on Thursday morning, and Scott Whittaker assisted with the digging up of some broken irrigation wires in the temporary car area on Tuesday afternoon. Thank you gentlemen for another productive week, your assistance is always very much appreciated.

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

Happy Golfing
The Course Team.

JEREMY WARD NOMINATION

We are delighted to congratulate Oatlands Golf Club’s Club Professional, Jeremy Ward, who was recently nominated for the NSW Club Professional of the Year at the Golf Industry Awards. Members of the Board and management were on hand to support Jeremy, hoping to see him take home this prestigious award.

Although Jeremy was not successful on this occasion, we are incredibly proud of his nomination. We thank him for his unwavering dedication to Oatlands Golf Club’s members, his commitment to the junior development program, and the friendly, professional demeanor he brings to the Club every day.

Well done, Jeremy – your hard work and passion continue to make a difference for all at Oatlands!!

BALLS HIT OUT OF BOUNDS

Members are reminded that any golf ball hit out of bounds (OOB) — or even suspected to have gone OOB — must be recorded using the Club’s QR system.

There is no charge for reporting an errant shot; however, it is important that the Club has a record of the member’s name, time, and circumstances of the incident. This information is essential should an insurance claim arise due to injury or property damage.

The QR code system located around the course is quick and easy to use — simply scan the code and complete the short form.

Members who are unable to scan the QR code are asked to report the incident to the Pro Shop, where staff can record the details manually.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping to maintain accurate records and ensure the safety and protection of all members and neighboring properties.

ENCOURAGE SHIELD

Congratulations to the Club’s two Encourage Shield Pennant teams, who remain undefeated this season following victories for both sides over the weekend. Each team has recorded two wins and a draw and currently sits second in their respective divisions with two rounds remaining.

We wish both teams every success in their last two matches of the season and hope they can continue their winning form to secure a place in the playoffs!

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