2nd January 2023
News Archive
16th December 2022
Course Update 16th December
Recent warmer weather has increased the growth rates throughout the course. Unseasonable cool overnight temperatures throughout October and November resulted in sluggish grass plant growth, contributing to a slower than expected return to optimum playability for the putting surfaces and the renovated fairways. With the growth now kicking in, keeping up with mowing will be the challenge over the busy festive season. Spray programs, grooming and dusting of the greens will continue over this period, with some individualised programs being applied to specific greens and tees.
The 3rd and 11th tees are being mown on a regular basis and the grass plant is tightening up with the gradually lower height of cut. Tee placements rotation over the full extent of the tee blocks, managing wear will continue well into the new year. A number of bare patches on the fairways have been returfed and marked GUR, with further areas prepared for returfing awaiting previously ordered turf to arrive. The outstanding delivery should arrive and be laid in the coming week.
Over the past 4 weeks we have had staff returning late on a Friday afternoon to rake the bunkers in an attempt to provide the best presentation for weekend play. Members are asked to ensure that they are leaving the bunkers in better condition than when they entered, thus improving the experience for all.
The Short Course/28th Hole project is taking shape nicely, with irrigation now installed and topsoil applied this week. Turf will be laid early next week, and the greens will be stolonized, commencing the grow-in period. At this stage it is hoped that the project including the addition of a safety fence will be usable prior to Easter. In the meantime, it will improve the visual appeal of the entry to the Club as the turf takes hold.
Good Golfing
Keith Johnson
Course Superintendent
15th December 2022
Junior Results / Greg Norman Junior Masters
Congratulations to all our juniors that participated this week in the Greg Norman Junior Masters held at the Palmer Gold Coast Golf Club.
Special mention to Wes Hinton who continued his recent fine form to finish T4 in the Boys Under 17 Championship while Jack Armstrong finished T13 in the under 13’s. In the girls division, Caitlin Vanderkruk finished in T14 position in the under 17’s while Mikayla Dyal claimed 5th position the under 13’s division.
Well done to all our Juniors that participated – full results can be viewed by clicking here.
13th December 2022
Wes wins Cameron Smith Junior Event
Congratulations to Club Junior Wes Hinton for winning the 2022 Cameron Smith Junior Event at Wantima. Wes shot a 3 under on day 1, then proceeded to back it up with a 1 under after draining a clutch putt on 18 to win the event. Special mention to fellow KCGC Junior Cassandre Geens who won best nett on Day 2 with 67.
9th December 2022
Ladies Corner
Our Closing Day was a great success. The weather was fine and everybody thoroughly enjoyed the Circus Ambrose that we played. Thanks to Michael Dash and his staff for providing a lovely Christmas lunch.
Just Better Care Brisbane North provided great hampers for the winners; Heather Adams, Vi Hal, Gillian Haussmann and Margaret Buck. The runners up; Robin Baker, Katrina Daley, Lilley Riley and Alison Busby received a box of golf balls.
Kimmi Roberts sponsored the Gold Medal winners; A grade – Jackie Dowling,
B Grade – Zena Bell and C Grade – Faye Gaylor. Saturday Gold Medal winner was Julie Lakotij.
Our BDLGA broach winners were A grade – Julie Lakotij, B grade – Michelle Lavin and C grade – Nancy Robertson.
Some of our lady members volunteered their time to go out on the course with the ladies that have completed the Pathway Clinics. Everybody had a great time, and it was a good way for these ladies to meet our members.
The Ladies Committee held their Annual Meeting after the Closing Day luncheon. We said good bye to Renai Ridley and Carrie Barham who retired and welcomed Jennie Jahnke as Secretary, and Gillian DiCorleto as Captain. Lee Mathieson has very kindly offered to be Pennants Coordinator again for 2023.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all Seasons Greetings and a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
Sue Truckey
Lady President