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May ENews

May 5, 2026Comments Off on May ENewsNews

DEVELOPMENT NEWS:
Pariter have now presold the units in the first residential building, ‘Casuarina’ (the one next to our new clubhouse) and have launched sales in the next building called ‘Banksia’.  They tell me the that the rate of take up has been better than expected and ahead of target.

If you want to make any enquiries about the Units, you can visit the Salus display suite at the end of our carpark or follow the link below.
Salus Cumberland

CLUB SPONSORSHIP:
This month we are launching new sponsorship packages including digital options such are golf cart and on street screen displays.  For information on the range of options and prices please contact the office.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

On behalf of the Board I’d like to wish all the Mothers a Happy Mother’s Day.  If you’re looking for something special why not celebrate with mum in our Harmony restaurant.  Booking are recommended as this is traditionally a very popular event in our club.

I think we all know how well the course works are coming along and this week we even got the approval from two black swans who have taken up residency on our course.  We have a lot of wildlife returning to the course but wow Black Swans ?

Denis Clifford
Club President

Live Longer, Live Better – A Special Morning for Cumberland Members at Wenty Leagues

 

As part of the exciting Salus Cumberland development taking shape right here at Cumberland Country Golf Club, the team at Salus Cumberland are hosting a special complimentary event – and they’ve extended an exclusive invitation to club members.

On Thursday 21 May, longevity expert and Channel 9 Today Show guest Marcus Pearce will present an uplifting morning session on what it really means to live not just longer, but better — hosted at Wenty Leagues in Wentworthville.

Known for his down-to-earth approach to living an exceptional life, Marcus shares practical, inspiring insights that resonate with people at every stage.

To get a sense of Marcus’s style and what to expect on the day, click here to watch a short introduction.

When: Thursday 21st May from 10:30am – 1pm

Where: Wenty Leagues (50 Smith St, Wentworthville NSW 2145)

Enjoy light refreshments, connect with like-minded guests, and get a glimpse of the future of what wellbeing can look like.

This event is complimentary, but seats are limited and expected to fill quickly.

To register, visit calendly.com/hello-saluscumberland/live-well-live-longer or call 1300 000 145.

Another month of golf means another month of red-hot scoring! Congrats to all who conquered the golf course this past month.

April Monthly Medal:
A Grade – Sang Kim(10) – 62
B Grade – Sandro Timeus(15) – 64
C Grade – William Sloan(22) – 62

ANZAC Day Medal:
Michael Eisenhuth – 43pts

MEDAL DAY COMPETITIONS
We are aware that a number of members opt not to play in the stroke events on Monthly Medal days, so the Board have decided to include an alternate event of those days such as a Stableford or Par event.  Our systems are being adjusted and will be ready to cater for both events from next month.

SHOTGUN STARTS
We will once again be scheduling shotgun starts on Saturdays throughout June & July.

Implementing shotgun starts during the winter months allows us to maximise the number of available timesheet spots, ensuring as many members as possible can access the course despite the reduced daylight hours. We appreciate your support and cooperation during these events, as they play an important role in accommodating player demand across the shorter winter days.

Further communications from the Club and Proshop will be provided in the lead up to each scheduled shotgun start.

MASTERS PENNANT COMPETITION
Our Masters Pennant team will be announced and presented with their club shirt prior to ‘booking in’ on Friday 15th May with the competition kicking off the following Sunday.  All of our Pennant Teams appreciate the support from members who able to come along to the games.

REMOVAL OF CONSTRUCTION FENCING – 1st HOLE
The construction fencing on the 1st hole has now been removed and replaced with flagged roping.

Please be advised that this area remains an active construction zone and is designated as a No Play Zone. Entry is strictly prohibited at all times, including for the retrieval of golf balls.

We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring safety and protecting the ongoing works.

TRIPLE SIX CHALLENGE – THURSDAY 21ST MAY 8AM
This is a great event where you can get out and have some fun with great prizes.  With breakfast and lunch included, it’s good value at just $35 per player!

Happy Golfing!
Shannon Bridger
Club Captain

Course Update – April 2026

The Board would like to sincerely thank members for their patience and loyalty throughout the delivery of the Course Enabling Works (CEW).  The new holes represent the largest course work project undertaken at the club in over 50 years.

Seasonal conditions
April has continued to present demanding conditions for course maintenance, with warm weather, elevated humidity and operational constraints influencing daily programs.  The priority remains maintaining playability, protecting key surfaces and supporting a smooth transition into autumn.  These conditions have provided challenges and required careful prioritisation of works, with emphasis placed on greens, tees and primary playing corridors.

Greens and playing surfaces
· Greens are cut daily at 3.2mm and continue to present with good colour and minimal thinning
· Greens were cored using hollow 1/2 inch tines to relieve compaction, manage thatch and improve soil oxygen exchange
· Irrigation and growth regulation programs have been adjusted to suit current conditions
· Tees remain stable, with worn areas improving through targeted nutrition and moisture management
· Fairways are now cut at 12mm, with new fairways incorporated into the mowing program

Maintenance across surrounds and rough has been adjusted to manage wear, staff time as cooler conditions approach. Irrigation repairs and sprinkler head replacements remain ongoing in priority areas.  Dam levels are strong, with the 2nd dam currently at full capacity

Fuel supply considerations
Global fuel market volatility has the potential to place pressure on fuel pricing and availability over coming months.  Fuel remains a critical input for daily course operations including mowing, spraying and construction support activities.  There is no immediate impact to course playability.  Fuel usage and scheduling are being closely monitored to ensure efficiency and cost control; members will be informed if conditions change.

Course Works and CEW update
The CEW works are nearing completion, and the focus has shifted to establishment, consolidation and ensuring the long-term quality and durability of what has been delivered. The CEW areas are settling in well; the finished works reflect the intended design and are establishing as expected.  How good do the new holes look?

The Club is taking a measured and responsible approach to next steps.  All contracted works must be confirmed as delivered in accordance with the contract.  Saying that conversations have commenced on when to open the new holes, while no date has been nominated, it will be soon.  Watch this space!

In the meantime, Golf NSW has our new course data and will be providing a slope rating soon.  One of the next actions will be to rate each hole, which hole will be ranked the hardest?

Looking ahead
As autumn conditions continue to develop, the focus will be on:
· Nutrient management to support turf health and colour
· Adjusting irrigation to suit reduced moisture demand
· Ongoing monitoring of newly turfed and repaired areas
· Continued preparation for winter conditions, including preventative disease and moisture stress programs

The Greens Committee thanks members for their continued support and remains committed to delivering sustainable, high quality playing conditions.

Martin Smith
Vice-Captain (Chair of Greens)

 

LADIES PRESIDENT REPORT

I’m sure we have all been appreciating the super weather we have been experiencing of late.  Unfortunately, it won’t last forever, and we will again be complaining of the cold.

Last Tuesday 28th we held our Invitation and Friendship day.  We had visitors from Pennant Hills, Castle Hill and Carnarvon golf clubs.  Although our own numbers were down, I hope everyone enjoyed the day and dressing up in bright colours.

Next Tuesday will be the Fay Spears Trophy Day when we also acknowledge all our Mothers and Grandmothers.  Stay well ladies and enjoy good golf and friendship.

Barbara Cocks
Ladies President

LADIES CAPTAIN REPORT

Our Ladies Bronze II team commenced their defence of the Northern Districts Pennant and Trophy for 2026 last Friday 1/5 at Muirfield GC. In a hard fought battle against Long Reef the team lost 3 matches to 2. Thank you to the ladies who’ve stepped up to play in this team GA 23.0+, SuJung Lee and Lisa Kim (defending from last years winning team) and new comers, Eun Kim, So Young Lee, Sophia Yoo, Cecilia Hwang, Mi Sook Oh and Judy Hilaney. Good luck with the rest of the season!

Congratulations to 2026 Captains trophy winner Eunmi Pyun with scores of 38 and 35 points, and also to 2026 Presidents trophy winner Rosa Oh with scores of 38 and 41 points. Great golf ladies well done!

Our Friendship and Invitation day on 28/4 in the beautiful Autumn weather we’ve been enjoying lately was a little disappointing with only 53 starters on the day. Thank you to Barb and Tricia for going to the trouble of decorating the dining area and getting into the spirit of what this day is all about.

Congratulations to the Mystery 2 Ball winners Joyce Tunks and Juyoung Kim.

Upcoming Events for May
Fay Spears Mothers Day trophy on 5/5
Ladies Foursomes Championships on 12/5 & 19/5
Please see the updated Conditions of Play in the locker room and on the portal.

Hoping for continued warm Autumn weather and lots of great golf this month!

Tracey Hilton
Ladies Captain

As many of you have seen, the new holes are really starting to take shape and they’re looking fantastic.  The work that’s gone into them is impressive, and we can’t wait to see the finished product once everything is complete.  It’s an exciting time around the course!

Upcoming Events
21st May – 666 Event 8:00am Shotgun Start Grab your mates and get involved in one of our fun formats!

28th May – Callaway Fitting Day 1:00pm – 5:00pm Get professionally fitted with the latest gear from Callaway and dial in your performance.

Pro Shop Specials
Re-Grip & Reward Get 10 clubs or more re-gripped and receive a FREE sleeve of Titleist AVX 2025 golf balls.  Shoe Sale Get ready for the cooler months with 15% OFF all golf shoes throughout May.

Mother’s Day Gift Idea
Not sure what to get Mum this year?  A Banners Golf Gift Voucher is the perfect option – simple, thoughtful, and something she’ll actually use.

Coming Soon
Keep an eye out in-store for the brand new Titleist GTS Driver & Titleist GTS Fairway.  They’re arriving soon and look incredible – you won’t want to miss these.

We look forward to seeing you in the shop and around the course soon!

The Team at Banners Golf

Web: www.bannersgolf.com.au

  www.cumberlandgolf.com.au

Thank You To all Our Sponsors for their support!

Pennant News

February 10, 2026Comments Off on Pennant NewsNews

PENNANT NEWS

Master Pennant Report
Sunday May 20, 2026
 
After narrowly losing to Lakeside the previous week, our Master Pennant team was tasked with another away game. This week it was Richmond at Richmond.
 
The early signs suggested this was going to be a tightly fought contest with the team up in 4 matches and down in 4 after the 6th hole. That scoring continued at the turn. Fred Yousiph was the only player whose game looked in the bag when he turned 4 up. It didn’t take him long to close out his match going on to win 6&5. Fred’s partner Matt Andrew enjoyed a well-earned victory showing great determination to win 2&1.
 
With 2 matches in early the team were hopeful of pulling off an away win. Martin Smith was unable to keep pace with his opponent and eventually lost 3&2. Ian McCarthy went on to lose 2&1 after his putter abonded him during the back nine. Adrian Welsh also struggled on the day and lost 3&2.
 
Greg Northam who turned 3 down showed real grit to wear his opponent down and grind out a squared match. With the day on the line Mark Guinney and Sean Moylan had work to do if Cumberland were to come away with the away win. Both players made it to the 18th hole with Mark 1 down and Sean 1 up. Great tee shots from both players had them in the driver’s seat and Mark didn’t disappoint hitting a great second shot to 10 feet to set up birdie. Sean unfortunately missed the green but would go on to chip close putting pressure on his opponent to make birdie for the square. Of course that’s exactly what happened. A great putt went in to square what was an impressive match. Mark then lined up his birdie and without hesitation poured it into the heart of the hole to win the hole and square his match.
 
Unfortunately that left us half a point short and team went down 4.5 – 3.5.
 
Final scores were:
Sean Moylan – Square
Mark Guinney – Square
Adrian Welsh – Lost 3&2
Greg Northam – Square
Ian McCarthy – Lost 2&1
Martin Smith – Lost 3&2
Fred Yousiph – Won 6&5
Matt Andrew – Won 2&1
 
A big thankyou goes out to the supporters and caddies who made the trek out to Richmond to help the team. We are at home for the next 3 weeks and would love to see you out there cheering the team on. Hit off is at 11am.
 
Shannon Bridger
Master Pennant Manager

Golf Course Enabling Works – CEO Update

September 9, 2025Comments Off on Golf Course Enabling Works – CEO UpdateNews

CEO Update
GOLF COURSE WORKS
CURRENT PROGRESS & OUTLOOK

Stage 2

Fairway creek Construction

The reconstruction of the creek crossing the 2nd fairway is approximately 80% complete. Remaining works include:

  •               Installation of a new cart bridge and pedestrian bridge
  •              Minor shaping and landscaping along both sides of the creek

Sand Slit Drainage (2nd Fairway)

The visible trenches on the right-hand side of the 2nd fairway are part of a new sand slit drainage system.

  •          These drainage lines will extend laterally across the fairway, improving water dispersal and playability.
  •          Works will be scheduled outside of competition play to minimise disruption

New Pump Station

A new pump station is currently being installed between the two dams on the 2nd fairway. This will allow water to be pumped from either dam independently or simultaneously, depending on operational requirements.

The upgrade provides the Superintendent with increased flexibility and access to a greater volume of water when needed. Additionally, the project includes the modernisation of associated infrastructure and equipment, further enhancing the club’s irrigation capabilities. ( indicative size &  location as shown in image)

New 14th Green

 Progress is strong with:

  •         Drainage, irrigation, and greens profile expected to be completed within days.
  •         Barring delays, full completion of this section is anticipated in the coming weeks.

11th Green & Dam Wall

The new 11th green is taking shape, however: Delays were encountered due to the unsuitability of the existing rock wall on the dam’s edge, requiring further construction. The dam has been emptied to allow installation of a new stormwater pit plus construction of the new rock wall

Turfing and Seeding

Once earthworks are complete:

  •            All affected areas will be solid turfed
  •            Greens will be seeded
  •           All heavy machinery will then relocate for commencement of Stage 3

Stage 3-Timeline

We are targeting an early October commencement for Stage 3, with completion aimed for the first week of February 2026.

I will provide further details as this stage progresses

Following the construction phase:
A 3-month grow-in period will be required for turf and greens to properly establish. This phase will represent a major milestone—bringing us significantly closer to unveiling the new course layout.

Once playable, the existing 1st hole will close, and all members and visitors will transition to playing the new course in its entirety. As always I encourage members who may have questions or hear some stories, which may not be true, to please come and see me and I will provide you with facts

Thank you for your ongoing support and patience as we continue to transform Cumberland for the future.

Warm regards,

Andrew Laplain CCM
CEO – Cumberland Country Golf Club

Development Approval

May 2, 2025Comments Off on Development ApprovalNews

Development Update – Construction of Temporary Greens

March 28, 2024Comments Off on Development Update – Construction of Temporary GreensNews

Dear Members,

I am happy to advise that the first construction works to facilitate the development are about to commence. As many of you are aware, we are embarking on an exciting journey to enhance our course and clubhouse, and I am thrilled to share an important update with you.

Construction of the temporary greens is set to commence on April 2nd. Once completed these greens will allow for uninterrupted 18 holes of play during the course enabling works.

These temporary greens will be located on the 2nd, 4th, 9th, and 18th holes and are indicated on the Map below.

During the construction phase and until the temporary greens are ready for play, it’s essential to note that the areas occupied by these temporary greens will be designated as compulsory ground under repair (GUR). This designation ensures the safety and fairness of play during this transitional period.

During construction of these greens, our spare Lake Johnson hole and temporary course ratings will be utilised. These adjustments are necessary to maintain the integrity and quality of your golfing experience throughout the development process.

We understand that these changes may bring some adjustments to your regular game, but we assure you that every effort is being made to minimise disruptions and ensure a seamless transition. Your patience and understanding during this time are greatly appreciated as we work towards creating an even better golfing environment for all our members.

Please stay tuned for further updates as construction progresses. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for our club’s growth and improvement.
Martin Smith
Chairman of Greens

Development Update – Golf Course Enabling Works

March 14, 2024Comments Off on Development Update – Golf Course Enabling WorksNews

Dear Members,

With the latest news, our development partner Partier are on the eve of lodging a Development Application for the Independent Living Units. I thought I should take some time to highlight the pending changes to our current 2nd, 4th, 5th, 9th and 18th holes. These changes are displayed in the Clubhouse as well as in the body of this newsletter.
The back nine will commence on the existing 6th, there is no change to this hole. On completion of the hole, you will wander down to the new 11th hole, which is situated behind the new 14th.

The new 11th is the combination of part of the current 4th and 5th holes. It will traverse around the big gum which currently cohabitates with the fairway bunker on the existing 4th and then you will trek down to the area where the current 5th green is situated. The dam will be slightly enlarged, and the green side dam wall raised and beautified.

The cart path currently adjacent to the green will be removed to allow the green to flow into the dam. The path repositioned on the left of the green, will provide an access to the 12th (existing 2nd hole) which will remain as is but will have a small creek installed at the base of the gully heading up to the green. The creek in part is an architectural design feature but also to weatherproof the course in that area. As we all saw in the big wet of 2022, this area was impassable. On playing the hole, players will need to decide on the reward for risk aspect when approaching the shot into the green.
The 14th hole is utilising the first third of the existing 4th hole and has been designed with a small pond protecting the front left-hand side of the green. This pond will be the water source for the wee burn that will flow across the gully on our existing 2nd. The long hitters will question, reward for risk at 290 metres. There will be a number of ways to play this hole. The green will slope back to front and will have bunkering at the rear to catch any long shots.
The existing 9th will be shaped into two holes. The first a par 4 measuring 307 metres played from the existing 9th tees, the green will be guarded by strategically placed bunkers.

Utilising the remaining parts of the existing 9th hole, the new 18th will be across the enlarged dam, measuring 129 metres and protected by the dam and bunkers at the rear. The design incorporates a bail out zone located on the right for those not wanting to take on the water.

The clubhouse terrace will be situated between the 9th and 18th greens, so expect many an afternoon cheering as players challenge the 18th hole across the great expanse of water.

The new 9th will be played from the existing 18th tee and the new hole will play 449 metres. The existing 18th green will be relocated and new bunkers created.

The Par for the new course when opened will be 70 and will measure 5532 metres or 6050 yards. The course will see several dams enlarged, a new pond, new bunkers and 3 new USGA standard greens built. The course’s make up will be 3 x par 5’s, 10 x par 4’s, and 5 x par 3’s. The final design will be subject to approval under a Development Application.

In the first half of 2024, work will commence on the construction of the temporary greens required to ensure we have a full 18 hole golf course during the Course Enabling works.

Temporary Course Design in Three Stages

There will be some disruption to the course over the period of the enabling works, and all efforts will be undertaken to provide members an enjoyable experience while we transition to the new course.

Preparations are now underway to build the four (4) temporary greens so the enabling works can commence once the Development Application is approved.
Stage 1 – Par 71
A new temporary green is to be constructed on the 2nd fairway prior to the rise leading to the existing green, to enable the trenching of the wee burn. The hole will play as a Par 4. The construction of the wee burn is highlighted in green and blue.
Stage 2 – Par 68
A new temporary green is to be situated on 9th fairway prior to the dip, to enable the construction works to commence on Lake Johnson. The 18th will play as a par 5, the constructions zone is highlighted in colour.
Stage 3 – Par 64

New temporaries constructed on the 4th and 18th fairway, to enable the construction works on the existing 4th and 5th holes to be undertaken. The temporary on the 2nd to be reinstated and a par 3 to the existing 2nd green created. The 5th hole will play as a par 3, the shorten 6th hole will be played as a par 3. The 9th will play as a par 4 and on finishing the hole, players will walk across to the shorten 10th hole as indicated by the blue dotted line. The construction zone is highlighted in colour.

The Board wish to thank you for your patience and engagement as we watch the future of Cumberland Country Golf Club develop.
Martin Smith
Chairman of the Greens Committee
On behalf of the Board of Directors
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