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October ENews

October 7, 2025Comments Off on October ENewsNews

DEVELOPMENT NEWS

As course works continue, the Salus Cumberland Display Suite and Sales Office has officially opened.  The Sales Team is now available in the office to answer enquiries from prospective residents.  The 3D model of the Residential Village is very impressive and worth a visit.

DIGGERS DAY 2025 

Bookings are now open for Cumberland Diggers Day on Saturday 8th November with all funds going to support Legacy and the great work they do for 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

With the drier weather through September, we were able to resume some normality in our golf. Congratulations to our September event winners:

Monthly Medal

  • A Grade – Tomislav Rubelj

  • B Grade – Peter Stretton

  • C Grade – Karl Farrugia

Mixed Foursomes Championship

  • Division 1 – Paul Hilton & Jacinta Toberty

  • Division 2 – David Kim & Sally Kim

President’s Cup

  • Raymond Wehbe

Matchplay Championship

  • A Grade – David Sheather

  • A Reserve Grade – Steven Matthew

  • B Grade –Andrew Rogers

  • C Grade – David Criss

Well done to all on some fantastic achievements!

Looking ahead, October will see the Ladies  Singles Championship commence on Tuesday 14th, running across three consecutive weeks. The Men’s Singles Championship will begin on Saturday 15th November, the week following Diggers Day—so make sure you’re getting plenty of practice in our weekly competitions to sharpen your game.

Speaking of Diggers Day, bookings are now open! Join us for a great day supporting a wonderful cause, raising funds for Legacy. Please speak with our staff for more information or to secure your spot.

In other news, Golf Australia’s transition from GolfLink to the new Golf Connect system is nearing completion, meaning we will soon be able to resume handicapped competitions. If you haven’t yet created and verified your new Golf Connect account, please follow the instructions provided in the email from Golf Australia. If you haven’t received an email, our staff will be happy to assist you.

Finally, a gentle reminder: please fill your divots and repair your pitch marks (and one other if you see it). With the Club Championships approaching, we all want to play on the best course possible—doing your part helps us achieve that.

Shannon Bridger
Club Captain

Progress on the New Holes

  • Flemmings have now entered the final phases of work on the new 11th and 14th with turfing and seeding beginning.
  • The new Klingstone bunker lining has been installed with the sand to be added nex

Turfing around the new 14th hole

New 14th hole and 11th tees with creek running to 12th (2nd) dam

  • All new greens have been designed and constructed to USGA standards. A USGA golf green construction
    involves a specific, multi-layered system of drainage and growing media designed for rapid water removal, deep root growth, and consistent, high quality play.
  • Work has commenced on raising the sandstone dam wall on the old 5th dam, for retention purposes and benefits the design of this new hole.
  • The first concrete path of the Course Enabling Works has been formed and poured.
  • Works on the sand slit drainage on the 2ndwill be finished Thursday and Friday of this week. During this time the temporary tee markers will be moved forward of the creek

Stage 3  – 9th, 17th  and 18th Holes

As stages 1 and 2 are nearing completion, work will move to the final stages focusing on:

  • Enlarging the 9th dam
  • Constructing the new 9th, 17th and 18th holes

Once these stages are commenced, all four temporary greens  will be in play.

Bridge Installation

The two bridges for the creek on the 12th hole (originally the 2nd) are due for delivery any day.

Spring Growing Season

The greens are recovering well from the recent renovations and the Superintendent, and his team will begin lowering the cut height  to be at 3mm during October.

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

Notables

  • Dams on the 2nd and 12th are at 100%+ capacity.
  • The 2nd dams are at 95%+, while the 5th dam has been lowered to allow for construction

Course etiquette reminder: Unrepaired lob marks and unraked bunkers negatively affect play conditions.

Martin Smith
Vice Captain
Chair of the Greens Committee

LADY CAPTAIN’S REPORT 

Good luck to all ladies competing in the 2025 Ladies Singles Championships. Please see the Conditions of Play for detailed event information.  The first round will be on Tuesday 14/10/25, then seeded rounds on 21/10 and 28/10.

Congratulations to Seo Jeong Park, winning this year’s Caddies Trophy with a fabulous score of 40 points.

The Caddies Trophy is awarded each year in appreciation of the wonderful group of ladies who give up their time to support our Pennant and Representative players throughout the season.

The Inter-Club Shield team played at Stonecutters Ridge on Monday 15/9.  Our team had an enjoyable day out on the course and in the club house after the matches, celebrating the overall winners Cabramatta’s victory.

In my 40 years as a member of Cumberland, it has always made me extremely proud of how patriotic our representative teams (both male and female) are, and the way in which the players, caddies, managers and supporters, bond together to represent our Club.  Well done team Cumberland!

Good golfing Ladies!
Tracey Hilton (Ladies Captain)

Well Hello again from the Pro-shop.  Yet another huge month for us here as we start to heat up and begin the run up to Christmas.

If you haven’t had a chance to come in and check out the all new proshop then you are missing out.  Super modern displays, a new layout and look but still with the same great range and prices we are famous for.  Our new food station has been very popular with a great range of sandwiches now available every day.  Keep an eye out for a premium coffee machine coming soon.

As the weather warms, we have the last of our winter apparel now on sale at up to 50% off so make sure you take advantage of these ‘end of season’ bargains before they sell out.

The next Fitting Day on the calendar is Mizuno on the 30th of October – spaces are limited so make sure you book in quickly.

The 14th of the month sees our first Callaway Wedge Clinic for the season.  From 5.30 to 6.30 on Tuesday the 14th, you get an hour of expert tuition and walk away with a premium Callaway fitted wedge.  As always, these spots go very quickly, so contact the shop and secure your booking ASAP.

Sundays in the coming weeks will also be hosting some fantastic short game clinics coming up throughout the month.  Keep an eye out for specific dates, times and skills or just pop in and grab the details over the next few weeks.

That’s all for now, have a great October and see you all in the shop

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!

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

Pennant News

February 2, 2025Comments Off on Pennant NewsNews

PENNANT NEWS

MASTERS PENNANT – RD 4 V RYDE-PARRAMATTA

The Masters team hosted Ryde-Parramatta on Sunday for a pivotal match in the pennant season, narrowly going down 4.5 to 3.5 in a closely fought contest.

Solid wins were recorded by Richard, Alani and Sean, all putting in impressive performances under pressure to keep the team in the hunt. Mark Guinney showed great resistance by squaring his match . A special mention goes to Matt Jones, who made his debut for the side. Despite a tough initiation, going down 6/4, his efforts and attitude were commendable.

Unfortunately, Ian, Greg and Martin were unable to turn the tide in their respective matches, each facing strong opponents. With the match finely balanced, the narrow loss sees the team slip to second place on the ladder.

With qualification for the semi-finals still within reach, the team now faces a must-win clash against section leaders Muirfield away this coming Sunday. A win in this fixture and the following match is essential to keep finals hopes alive.

A big thank you to all the members and caddies who came out to support the team  your presence and encouragement make a real difference.

Martin Smith
Vice Captain

NDPC Ladies Bronze II Pennant

Round 1- 16/5/25 at Asquith GC
Cumberland vs North Ryde
An early 7:30am start and a wet morning, didn’t worry our ladies Bronze II team playing their first match at Asquith GC today.
The final result was an outstanding 4.5 to .5 win to Cumberland.
A fantastic start to the competition by
Kelly Yoo, Lucia Kim, Lisa Kim, Sally Kim and Sharon Byun.
Next Friday the ladies play at North Ryde against
Killara.
Go team Cumberland!
Tracey Hilton

Ladies Captain

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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