November ENews
The Course works are progressing well with the final stages under way. We have a few more months of inconvenience ahead of us but as we can see from the new holes (the old 4th and 5th) we are going to end up with a spectacular course. We’ve put some drone footage on screens in the clubhouse that gives you’re a really good view of what the new holes look like.
The Board has approved additional work to re-build the old 6th tee as well as replacing the path up to the bridge. This was being considered for future works but it makes sense to do it now while we have the machinery on course. It will save us money in the long run and avoid further disruption in the future. In addition, a trench will be dug from the site of the new clubhouse to lay cables that will provide power for new fountains and lights in the dams. The good news is that this extra work will not delay completion of the course works project. Once we open the new course early next year, construction will then commence on our new clubhouse.
A big thank you for your patience and understanding. Whilst we are currently in a strong financial position with new members joining each month, remember this development project will guarantee our future for generations to come. This is our Future
DIGGERS DAY 2025
Cumberland Diggers Day is on next Saturday 8th November with a BBQ lunch followed by a 12.30pm shotgun start. All funds go to support Legacy and the great work they do for our Diggers and their families.
All members, male and female, are eligible to play and attend the dinner and remembrance service.
Of note; this year is the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, and 80 years since the end of WW2.
“Lest We Forget”
THE LONGEST DAY
On December 4th Cumberland will be a host club for this years Longest Day where players commit to play 72 holes in one day to raise money for the Cancer Council. If you’d like to support this great cause go to the Cumberland team page at the following link to either register or donate as a part of our team.
https://www.longestday.org.au/fundraisers/CumberlandGolfClub
Donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Denis Clifford
Club Presiden
Hello members I hope this finds you well! The Club Champs are just a few weeks away and I hope your preparation is progressing well. GOOD LUCK to all playing. During this period we are playing a number of stroke rounds consecutively which means pace of play has the potential to be problematic. As always, I would ask you to be mindful of your pace and try to play READY GOLF where possible.
Congratulationsto our latest Medal winners!
A Grade – Harry Camilleri (9) 64CB
B Grade – Gerald Friedrich (15) 64
C Grade – Peter Cocks (22) 64CB
I’m sure that you have seen the next stage of course works has begun. During this time please do not enter the construction zones to retrieve a lost ball. Simply determine your nearest point of relief and take the necessary action to keep your round moving. The new holes are looking amazing and like you I am looking forward to playing them.
This Saturday is Diggers Day and I hope to see you all out there supporting our veterans.
Shannon Bridger
Club Captain
Course Update – Enabling Works
How good do the two new holes look?
The architecture allows for many ways to conquer these holes. However, beware of the dams, the gapping bunkers and the elevation and undulation of the green.
With the new 11th taking shape, there is talk this will be our new signature hole! With the raising of the sandstone wall and the green cascading into the dam, it will present us golfers with many new challenges.
Stages 3
Work has now commenced on the final stages focusing on:
- Constructing the new 9th and 18th holes
- Construction of the new practice putting green
- Construction of the new 10th tee
The Board has also taken the opportunity to resurface and upgrade the irrigation on the old 6th tee and the pathway; these works are being undertaken in conjunction with the works on the 9th dam.
Bridge Installation
The two bridges for the creek on the 12th hole (originally the 2nd) are now closer to being installed and in use.
Course
In recent times the greens have been a tad slower than normal. The reason is simple, the current season is providing a number of challenges- low humidity, strong dry winds and cool nights – leading to the need to increase our irrigation output as the turf and soil profile is drying.
Member Safety and Patience
Thank you to all members for your continued patience during these works. Please:
- Observe and follow all directional signage
- Avoid entering any work zones for your safety
Course etiquette reminder:
Unrepaired lob marks and unraked bunkers negatively affect play conditions.
Martin Smith
Vice Captain
Chair of the Greens Committee
LADIES PRESIDENT REPORT
Weather wise, October has been kind to us, allowing us to play each Tuesday in quite pleasant conditions.
On 14th we started the club championships and were able to cajole/coerce sufficient ladies to just manage a third Stableford division. It was extremely pleasing
to acknowledge and congratulate two of our newer ladies, and might I say very happy, if not stunned, ladies Judith and Jan, who managed to shine in the “winners circle” Well done you two. Tracey I’m sure will provide a full report on all of the well deserved winners across all divisions in her report.
Tuesday 7th was our Cancer Awareness Day, following which we were able to donate $1000 to The Children’s Medical Research Foundation. Thank you ladies for your support.
Tuesday 21st was our A G M. Thank you Andrew and Matt for your support on the day. Whilst acknowledging our membership numbers are considerably down for the upcoming year, the attendance numbers for this, once a year
event, were disappointingly low. The committee, no matter it’s composition, focuses and works for the benefit and support of all of our members.
Upcoming events include Hams Day on November24th,and our Christmas Lunch on December 9th. Last playing day🙁 24th December.
Ladies President
LADY CAPTAIN’S REPORT
After 3 rounds, the Ladies 2025 Club Championships wound up on Tuesday 21/10. Congratulations to our Champions!
Club Champion – Sally Son 236
Bronze I Champion – Yuni Song 276
Bronze II Champion – Judy Hilaney 19 scratch points
The 2025 Match- Play Championship kicks off straight away following the Championships with the top 8 qualifiers from each Division of the Championship players going head to head. Good luck to those battling it out! A reminder all rounds may be played on or before the scheduled set Tuesday date. Please check the draw in the ladies locker room.
Our end of year celebrations are upon us with our Ladies Open Hams Day coming up on the 25th of November. It’s a 8am Shotgun start, team of 4 Ambrose. Please come dressed in your Christmas spirit, with plenty of fun to be had on the day. Visitors are most welcome!
2026 Ladies Pennants nomination sheets for Grade and Western Districts Bronze I, will go up on the notice board in the next week.
If you are interested to play please put your name down, and any questions see myself or Tricia Johnston.
Great golfing Everyone!
Good golfing Ladies!
Tracey Hilton (Ladies Captain)
Well Hello again all from the Proshop in November. Another huge month for us here as we start to heat up and get closer to Christmas.
FITTING FITTING FITTING !
November sees us really turn to the importance of fitting in the Shop. Don’t be a generic golfer anymore. No more near enough is good enough. With the amount of options available in the Proshop there is no excuse for any golfer to be playing golf without exactly what they need to give themselves the best chance to score well.
Club Fitting, Shoe fitting, Ball fitting, Lessons, Clothing fitting…… the list is endless.
Head into the shop now and let us get you fitted out with all the things specific to you and stop making do with the wrong equipment.
Lessons are always available with Joanne, Myo and Alex and Arthur by appointment along with our ongoing specific clinics.
This month we have a Taylormade wedge clinic on Tuesday the 25th at 5.30pm which includes a fitted wedge and Alex has a series of Putting and Chipping clinics running every Sunday morning this month.
Our Shoe sale continues on for the couple of superseded Footjoy models – note these are for in store stock only and we still have a huge range of demo putters and wedges in the shop to try immediately. As always, if you don’t see it in the store just ask and if you can’t decide what to get someone – a Banners Golf Gift Card is the answer.
For any of your golfing needs call into the Pro Shop and talk to our friendly staff.
Joanne, Matthew, Myo, Arthur, Luke, Alex and the Juniors.
Thank You To all Our Sponsors for their support!
