Dear Members
I would just like to remind members on the updated information relating to the new booking sheet process. As detailed in my email on Wednesdays, The new time sheets for competition play will be released on the following days and times. Some changes have been made to assist in social distancing.
- Booking times for Monday is 8 days prior at 6pm – On-line bookings only
- Booking for Tuesday (Open competition) Open competition, 3 weeks prior.
- Booking for Wednesday is 8 days prior at 2pm – On-line and phone bookings
- Booking for Thursday is 8 days prior at 2pm – On-line and limited phone bookings
- Booking for Friday (social) Open 3 weeks prior. Members must call the Proshop for booking.
- Booking for Saturday is 8 days prior at 2pm – On-line and phone bookings
- Booking for Sunday is 7 days prior at 7am – On-line only (No further bookings at the Proshop)
While these temporary measures are in place, we will review the process on a weekly basis. I’m sure, playing in two balls will raise unforeseen issues or opportunities while playing the new two person format. We will play individual stableford competitions until further notice. Playing a fourball or foursomes in two balls may affect mental health and potential friendships, so let’s play it safe!
The new local rules are the same as last week, please check with the Proshop. The locker rooms and down stairs area is now closed. The Proshop storage is also no longer available. If you haven’t already made arrangements to pick up your equipment, simple reply to me on this email. After completing your competition round, please leave all score cards at the big white box located outside the Proshop door.
Easter Long Weekend
The Easter long weekend time sheet will run as follows. Good Friday will be a social golf day only. The recent restrictions has meant, the times available to the public have been limited and under our lease we must adhere to this obligation. I have spoken to the NBC and they fully understand that the next three months may result in some allocations to public play being affected.
Easter Saturday and Sunday will be as normal. Easter Monday will run the same as our Open Tuesday competition. (Timesheet opens 8 days before for members)
Course Update
It’s been a very challenging time for Course Superintendent, Sam Neylon and the greens staff team. Having an A and B team, which is split over a two week roster is proving tough. The Kiyuyu is still growing quickly due to the recent rain and humidity. Once we get through the next few weeks and the night time temperatures drop, the growth will slow down. The course is in great shape and the greens have nearly recovered from the recent renovation.
Northern Beaches Council Drainage Grant $20K
Last year, the Club obtained a grant from the NBC for course drainage. We have managed to get an extension until the end of June for the completion of the works. Rather than forgo the $20K in funding. We will carry out the works in late April and early May. The drainage area which was approved by council is on the hill near the greens of the 15th and 18th holes. We may use 11A or have a temporary green during installation.
We do need help to look after winter wear, please repair pitch marks and fill divots. Even though the bunkers have preferred lies in place, please make an effort to fix the area you have played from by using your foot or club. Please be mindful of the challenges we are currently facing both on the course and off. We are trying to reduce costs and keep the course and service to members to an appropriate level. Thank you for your understanding during this unusual period.
