Course News
Greens 7
& 8
The turf
surrounds on Greens 7 and 8 has now been fully planted, and we’re very pleased
with the progress to date. The growth response has been excellent, and feedback
from members has been overwhelmingly positive.
The turf
variety selected for the new greens is TifEagle, a premium ultra-dwarf
hybrid Bermuda grass specifically developed for putting surfaces. It offers a
fine texture, excellent durability, and is well-suited to our climate.
TifEagle has already proven successful on our practice fairway greens, and we’re
confident it will deliver a high-quality playing surface.
Green 7 is a
dramatic departure from its previous form. The new elevation
introduces a fresh visual appeal and will undoubtedly create a very different
putting experience for players. While it was not possible to implement the
same flood mitigation on Hole 8, every effort has been made on Hole 7 to reduce
the risk of the green being inundated in the future.
The process
of establishing the new putting surfaces is expected to begin in late August,
aligning with rising temperatures and the prime spring growing period. Based on
current progress, we anticipate the new greens will be ready for play towards
the end of February. Hole 14 &
Hole 22 Improvement
works on Hole 14 have recommenced, with Stage One of the new cart
path now completed. This phase also includes additional drainage and irrigation
around the green, along with extensive turf planting in the green surrounds.
While the area is beginning to take shape, a significant amount of tidy-up work
remains and will be carried out over the coming weeks. On Hole 22,
repairs to the path damaged during recent weather events have now been
completed, and the path is open for use. The affected turf in the surrounding
area will be closely monitored, and at this stage, we are hopeful it will
recover naturally. It has been a
busy month on the course, with cart path repairs on Holes 5, 6, and 7 now
completed by our retaining wall contractor. While some minor tidy-up work
remains, the completion of this task will officially close out the retaining
wall project, a milestone that will be warmly welcomed by all. In
addition, a small section of old bitumen between Green 6 and Tee 7 has
been removed and will soon be replaced with turf to further enhance the visual
appeal and playability of the area. The team has
also been actively undertaking tree management works across various
areas of the course, with a particular focus on the removal of invasive
species. A large portion of this work has centred around exposing and enhancing
the natural waterways, highlighting the natural beauty that is such a
defining feature of our golf course.
A major
irrigation leak between Tee 14 and Green 15 has also been
addressed as part of this month’s work program. While the issue has been
resolved, remediation of the adjacent path will be required to fully restore
the area. We’d also like to thank our dedicated Tuesday volunteer team, who provide ongoing and invaluable support to the course maintenance crew. Their contributions each week make a real difference. A special mention to John Park, who, after a tremendous tenure, officially hung up his whipper snipper for the final time this month. The Club is incredibly fortunate to have members like John who generously give their time. If you’re interested in joining the team, we warmly invite you to come along on Tuesday mornings from 7:00 am to around 9:00 am. Each session wraps up with coffee and morning tea, and it's a great way to contribute, meet fellow members, and enjoy the camaraderie. If you’re keen to get involved, please contact the Club via Administration — we’d love to hear from you. |
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