5th October 2022
News Archive
4th October 2022
Captain’s Note
We have plenty to look forward to as we head into the summer months, and I am very satisfied with our progress to date considering the impact on the course as a result of the flooding earlier in the year. Below is a snapshot of what projects the Course and Maintenance team are focussing on at present and further down the track:
- The resurfacing of tees 3 & 11 will involve the use of temporary front tees for a period to allow recovery. These works are programmed for October.
- The 28th hole & junior short course plans are now on display in the clubhouse and the construction tender process has commenced. This project is a priority as it is integral to the timing of the rebuild of the 8th hole green & retaining wall.
- All 27 fairways and tees have had pre-emergent applied and fertilised in readiness for the spring/summer growing period.
- Weed control practices commenced in July and will expand to carpet grass over the next 3 weeks – as Summer presents heightened weed growth, the Club is keen to stay ahead of this issue.
- Pro Pin will be trialled for approx. 8 weeks on Saturdays with this commencing on the 1st October. The Saturday Competition has been chosen as it is consistently the largest weekly playing field.
- Local rules and more recently the “Preferred lies rule” are a standing monthly agenda item for the Course & Match Committee. Mindful of the fairway renovations programmed for the October renovations, it is expected that this rule will remain until the back end of the year.
- The post flood repairs to various course pumps and the irrigation system were finally completed last month. This has been a significant undertaking, often challenged by access to parts and resources.
Finally, just a reminder to all that as we now play bunker shots as they lay, it is very important to make sure we clean up after we leave the bunker, I have noticed a lot of untidy areas in bunkers that should not be, please be aware of your fellow golfers and make sure we leave the bunkers in a state consistent or better than what it was before you entered.
Doug Tester
Club Captain
4th October 2022
Melbourne Cup / As sponsored by Tangalooma Island Resort
The Club will be running it’s Melbourne Cup Golf Day this year on the 1st of November. The day will consist of a Shotgun Start at 8am and will include a drink on arrival into the Clubhouse as well as a substantial high tea inspired lunch pack with the race that stops a nation shown on the Big Screen in the function room. The cost to participate in the day is $40pp with bookings to be made via the online booking sheet which is now open.
4th October 2022
Nudgee Golf Club Tee Times
During the week of the Keperra Bowl, the Club has secured a select number of tee times at Nudgee Golf Club. Members can contact the Nudgee golf shop on 3267 5885 for Competition bookings week beginning 10th of October. Keperra would like to thank NGC for assisting our members during Bowl week.
Thursday 13th Kurrai Course – 7.36am, 7.44am. 7.52am 20 Players
12.48pm, 12.56pm
Friday 14th Kurrai Course – 12.32pm, 12.40pm, 12.48pm 16 Players
12.56pm
4th October 2022
September Juniors
Several of our Keperra Juniors played tournaments throughout the School Holidays with some great performances.
In the Gary Player Classic we had Jack Armstrong finishing outright 4th in the 15 and under division gross and Wes Hinton (tied 5th), Jack Jones (8th) and Fahim Hilmi (tied 19th) playing in the 16-17 years division gross. Congratulations boys on a fantastic performance.
In the Katherine Kirk ladies event held at Maroochy River we also saw some strong performances.
Caitlin Vanderkruk finished in 13th position in the under 18 division gross while Cassandre Geens took out the nett side of the event on a countback finishing on minus 7.
Well done to all our Juniors representatives and keep up the good work.