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Ladies Golf News

February has disappeared in a flash but not before some great golf had been played by many lady members especially the Junior Pennant team – keep it up girls, we are so proud of you. 

The weekend ladies were fortunate enough to have their opening game in fine weather.  Sadly the weekday ladies weren’t so lucky. But that didn’t deter a great roll up wishfully thinking we’d still be able to play nine holes. We soon had Michael and Gavin serving coffee and cake at 8.30am as a large group of ladies adjourned to the bar. A big thank you to Helen Blanchfield who quickly organised a putting competition which turned into serious business. Nothing nicer than a playoff featuring Pat Connor, Jan Stapleton and Di Briggs (see above). Plenty of happy banter and cheering as Di showed us all just how it’s done and walked away with the prize.

Keperra Ladies were well represented at the recent Halcyon Cup played at Gainsborough Greens. Congratulations to Pat Connor and Kim Williams (3rd) along with Allison Maguire and Michele Casey who joined the BDLGA committee and finished runners up (see below).

Bookings are now open for our first Open Day on the 30th March and we welcome Tangalooma Resort as our exclusive sponsor with amazing prizes over two divisions. 

And it’s Championship month – wishing everyone the very best and of course thank you to Championship Sponsor Jeffrey McConaghy Jewellers for his continued support. Also, I omitted to acknowledge and thank Hemp Nation for their valued support at our January morning tea. We greatly appreciate each of our sponsors and I’d ask you to think of them first.

Jennie Gribble

Ladies President

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KCGC NRL Footy Tipping Competition

Keperra will again be running its annual Footy Tipping Competition commencing March 11th.  Footy Tippers will be invited to two Functions throughout the season including a State of Origin (away game) and finals game with catering provided.  Last year, the Competition gave away $4800 in cash and prizes.  To get involved in the competition, please click on the above image and when prompted, use the password: LakeKeperra.  For any assistance in setting up your account, please contact Club Administration via admin@keperragolf.com.au

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Membership & Competition No Shows

As the Club makes the turn into the second half of the golfing year, it’s pleasing to report that Membership figures are strong.  While the Club does have more members than when it conducted its renewals in August 2020, these increases are not overwhelming.  While it has proved slightly challenging at times to secure a tee time for Saturday competitions, the Club wishes to reassure Members it monitors these sheets closely.  As such, some months ago the Club closed the 6 Day Membership category and as previously communicated effective March 1^st, the Club introduced Provisional Memberships status to all 7 day playing rights categories (Intermediates, Juniors & 7 day) for ALL NEW MEMBERS to the Club. 

A concerning trend which has become evident is that booking sheets are now reaching capacity quite quickly.  However, more concerning is that in the 12 hours prior to tee off, considerable vacancies begin to present.  While this is a good outcome as it means those on the waitlist will get a round of golf within their desired time frame, it is concerning because this presents slightly misleading information regarding actual participation.  For example, in the days leading up to Saturday 27^th, the booking sheet was at capacity (as has been the norm in the last few weeks), however at the end of the day’s play, a total of 41 tee times were left vacant including 12 in the AM field.  More disappointing was a total of 10 bookings were deleted on the day of.  The Club would ask that if you are aware that you will not be participating in any competition to remove your name immediately.

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Green Conditions

Following the renovation in early February, where a less invasive renovation was adopted, the playability of the greens returned to an acceptable standard within two weeks.  More traditional renovations, using hollow cores, will take typically 5-6 weeks which is frowned upon by the golfer (not unique to Keperra).  There has however been some subsequent issues with thatch (organic matter) which has caused areas within some greens to become “puffed up” where organic matter build up is higher. In these areas the mowing has caused scalping (leaf removal) to occur in some of the greens on holes 1-18 (known as grass variety 328).  The ‘Tiff Dwarf’ grass on holes 19-27 reacts differently to the same environmental conditions (rain, high humidity, and reduced light on overcast days), with the scalping being limited to some holes on 1-18. 

On a positive note, the turf is showing signs of recovery now with several amendments to the program being implemented to accelerate recovery.  Increased dusting is taking place when course access allows, to continue to manage the puffiness of the 328 and provide a firmer even surface. Plant health is good with strong white roots seen in test plug observations in late February. 

A management plan is in place to reduce the thatch and has been formulated with the assistance of an industry consultant.  Further inputs are being made in the coming week/s to deliver a firm even putting surface for Club Championships and thereafter. 

The greens will be dusted on Monday and Tuesday of next week, weather permitting as part of the greens management program.

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March 2nd Storm

Late Tuesday afternoon, Keperra along with adjoining suburbs sustained strong winds and substantial rain fall (40mm in just 15 minutes).  The damage to the course while not severe was expansive, as depicted in the images below.  Following several inspections, the Course closed March 3rd allowing the maintenance team to make some significant headway, although their efforts were hindered by the lack of sunshine to dry out the course.  Volunteers joined the maintenance team today while the course remained closed. As a result, the Club will open from Noon on Friday (March 5th) and on behalf of the Club we would like to acknowledge and thank the small army of volunteers (42 to be precise) who greatly assisted maintenance staff during the clean up process.

For any member desperate for a hit of golf, our Corporate partners XGOLF Enoggera are open with their 5 bays.  KCGC Members receive an exclusive discount on bay hires.  To book, please contact them on 3157 6105.

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