July ENews
DEVELOPMENT NEWS
We are excited to share some major news, we have officially been granted our Construction Certificate, clearing the way for the next phase of our course redevelopment project. This is yet another significant milestone for the Club.
From Monday, Flemming’s will be onsite to begin Stage 1 of our Golf course works, starting with the preliminary set-out of the creek crossing on the 2nd fairway, with construction earth works to follow.
With construction now underway, you’ll begin to see visible changes on the course. Please be mindful of all signage and directions, which are in place to ensure everyone’s safety and to help maintain the flow of play during this exciting transformation.
As course enabling works commence on Monday, our stage 1 temporary course will be implemented for play. Golf Australia have rated all of our 3 temporary course and they are ready for competition play. Evidently, this weekend will be the final weekend that our course will be played in its existing format.
The link below contains images that outlines each stage of our course construction works.
Cumberland Country Golf Club – Course Staging
We thank all members for their patience, cooperation and enthusiasm as we work to bring our exciting vision for the course to life.
Stay tuned for regular updates as each stage progresses!
ClubsNSW Awards Night
Last month we attended the Annual ClubsNSW Awards Night where we were a finalist in the ‘Heart of the Community’ Category. Club Taree took home the most coveted award of the night, against 40 finalists from across the state. Whilst we didn’t win our group, it was certainly a great honour for us to be a finalist for this very prestigious Award.
Our Local Member Hugh McDermott MP was in attendance and offered his congratulations on our making the finals. He also mentioned the achievement in State Parliament and the great work our club does for the community. You can hear his speech through the link below:
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Hello members, I hope this finds you well! While temps in June dropped to frosty levels our golf has remained red hot. The Master Pennant Team secured their place in Division 2 and came within half a game of playing finals for the second year in a row. Well done team!
Our winners from June were as follows,
- A Grade Medal – Chris Stephandellis (11) 71 c/b
- B Grade Medal – Tiger Park (14) 68 c/b
- C Grade Medal – Ys Kim (20) 68 c/b
- A Grade Foursomes – Mark Guinney & Sean Moylan.
- B Grade Foursomes – Jaeyong Kim & Hyo Don Ahn
- C Grade Foursomes – Play off – Ken Bevan & Giuseppe Faro v Tod McKeown & Rob Brownlow
With the cold weather setting in, I would like take this opportunity to remind you all that our course needs all of us to care for it. Please repair your divots, lob marks and don’t forget to rake bunkers. Please get in the habit of repairing one other divot and lob mark when you repair your own. This will ensure that the course will be in great shape come Spring. Recently a video from a member was shared with me showing up to 10 unrepaired lob marks on the 9th green. I can assure it wasn’t social players. It was in the middle of a Saturday shot gun and the images were both alarming and disappointing. We are better than that!
As it was previously advised, we are currently doing some work on late cancellations and the impact they are having on other members looking for a game. We accept that there are genuine last-minute reasons for why someone needs to cancel their booking but it’s when they become a regular occurrence that we need to do something about it. The message is that if you are booked in for a game and can’t play you should cancel at the earliest opportunity.
As our membership categories are filling up, we all need to do the right and fair thing to ensure everyone has a chance of getting a spot in our competitions. If you or one of your playing partners are unsure if you can play, do the right thing by your fellow members and don’t make a booking “just in case”.
Our winter Pennant teams have been selected, and I would like to congratulate the following players in each team.
I would like to invite you all to come along for the Warren & Gibson shirt presentation on Saturday July 19 at 5pm. Their season kicks off the following week on Sunday July 27.
The Eric Apperly Pennants commence Sunday 20 July and Super Seniors the week of Monday 14th July. Shirt Presentations for each of these teams will be advised once confirmed.
Best of luck for the season ahead!
Happy Golfing!
Shannon Bridger
Course update
As winter settles in, our course continues to hold strong under the care of the greens team. Despite cold mornings and a few frosty starts, June wrapped up with the course in excellent winter condition. Here’s a summary of what’s been happening on the ground and behind the scenes.
Course Condition – A Winter Well Managed
June brought low temperatures and limited sunlight, which has naturally slowed turf growth. While that reduces mowing needs, the team has kept up consistent maintenance across all areas.
- Rainfall: A light month with just 22mm recorded.
- Greens: In strong shape, showing good colour with only minor disease pressure, quickly managed with targeted treatment. They’re being cut 6 days a week and rolled weekly to maintain a smooth and consistent playing surface.
- Tees & Fairways: Mowing programs have been adjusted for the cooler season, and soil improvement measures like calcium applications have been rolled out to support long-term turf health.
Temporary Greens & Ongoing Improvements
Temporary greens are being mowed at 4mm and are holding up well. Kikuyu control and drainage remain focus areas—especially on the 2nd fairway where wet weather challenges persist.
Irrigation & Drainage Updates
Winter is an ideal time to get on top of infrastructure, and the crew has:
- Replaced sprinklers on holes 4, 9, and 17.
- Completed satellite repairs and started work on the 9th tee sprinkler system.
- Continued deep drain inspections and maintenance, ensuring we’re ready for heavier rainfall in spring.
Bunkers, Roughs & Presentation
Bunkers are being mechanically raked and edged regularly. Leaf litter in the roughs is being managed to maintain presentation, and mowing continues as needed—even with minimal winter growth.
Dam Maintenance
All three main dams are at full capacity—great news as we prepare for the drier months. Maintenance is ongoing:
- Aquatic weed control is being conducted in the 9th and 12th dams.
- Plans are progressing to drain and treat the top freshwater dam for invasive couch species.
Course Management
Ropes and signage continue to be strategically placed and maintained to protect worn areas and direct carts away from sensitive turf.
A big thank you to Matt Turner and the course team for their diligence and care through the quieter months. Their work now sets the foundation for a strong spring season.
Disappointingly unfixed divots and lob marks and unraked bunkers continue to ruin our member’s enjoyment of the course!!! Sadly, if this behaviour continues, the committee will be looking at applying sanctions on members found of guilty of course damage.
Until next time, enjoy your rounds—layer up, keep warm, and we’ll see you on the course, repair your divots and lob marks
Martin Smith
Ladies President’s Report
Oh dear, we shouldn’t complain, but of course we do, yet another wet, in this case a completely washed out Tuesday.
At least we are not having to rebuild our homes after the recent floods up north.
More rain, more challenges for Matt Turner and the ground staff to contend with.
On a more positive note and not to be outdone by President Clifford, in our recent ladies President’s v Captain’s match the President’s team came out winners.
Though, I doubt my individual score contributed much to this result.
There’s always next year Tracey!
Our next open day, coming up on 15th July will be our annual Christmas in July, so don’t forget to dig out those Chrissie clothes to add a bit of colour and fun to the day.
Fingers crossed the rain gods favour us with fine weather.
Keep warm and well ladies. No more rain dances!!
Let’s get back out on the course, play well and please assist with filling in those divots.
Barbara Cocks
Ladies President
Ladies Captain’s Report
Our Ladies Bronze II team did it! Taking the 3.5 to 1.5 win against Castle Hill CC on Friday 27/6 at Muirfield GC, to secure the Northern Districts Pennant Competition- Bronze II Shield. Congratulations to all the team on a fabulous pennant season!
This years team comprised of 7 players, of which, 6 had never played pennants before, so to win on their first attempt is even more thrilling.
Well done Sharon Byun who took on the Field Captain role and managed the team wonderfully. Thank you to Lucia Kim, Sally Kim, Lisa Kim, Kelly Yoo (undefeated), Helen Park and SuJung Lee, you all played outstandingly. I hope this team will continue to grow and defend their title next year.
The 2025 Chick of the Walk wraps up on Tuesday 8/7/25 with the final match between Won Kim and Diane Nam. Good luck ladies!
15/7/25 is the Ladies Christmas in July Ambrose event. Please note it is an 8:30am Shotgun start this year. Visitors are welcome!
Good golfing!
Tracey Hilton (Ladies Captain)
Hello again from golf central at Banners Golf Cumberland.
As we freeze through the coldest time of year, things are certainly hotting up at Banners Golf. Over the next 6 weeks we have Demo Days, Clinics and all the upgrades you need to get your game into red hot shape.
- Thursday July 17th we have a Taylormade Fitting Day. The following day Friday 18th we have a Vokey Wedge Clinic and then Tues the 22nd sees a Mizuno Wedge Clinic. Both clinics include a Brand-New Fitted Wedge in the price.
- Friday the 25th Mizuno full fitting day
- Friday the 1st August Ping fitting day.
- Friday the 8th sees the Titleist fitting team onsite and then Callaway on Friday the 15th of August.
As always please make sure you book in early for any or all of these days as they do fill up quickly.
We have the Ladies Beginner Clinics each Tuesday from the 1st July to the 22nd and a great range of clinics each Tuesday and Friday that began on the 24th of June and run until the 18th of this month. These are with our very own Alex and cover all different aspects of play.
Again, book in fast and if you have any further enquiries about any of the clinics or Fitting Days, don’t hesitate to contact the Proshop.
In the shop we have the usual great selection of winter and wet weather gear to get you through the next few months and all the latest clubs to come in and demo on the course before you buy.
Our kids School Holiday Clinics have been a huge success over the years and this school holidays promise to do the same. With two clinics scheduled for the 10th and 15th of July, all you have to do is drop off a child at 9am and collect them at 3pm. Places are limited so call us immediately to secure your booking and some well-earned peace and quiet.
This month’s tip comes from one of the greatest players of all time, the mostly glued together nowadays, Tiger Woods. Tiger says, hit the middle of the clubface. Swing as fast as you like, as long as you can guarantee contact with the centre. If you can’t guarantee centre contact the slow down your swing until you can.
Thanks Tiger – seems to have worked ok for him – maybe there is something in that ….
Well hopefully the weather behaves and we can all get plenty of time on the fairways (or rough), either way feel free anytime to come into the shop and remember – Banners Golf – this is where you get service.
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!
