May ENews
DEVELOPMENT NEWS
As reported in our special newsletter we now have development approval and will soon be playing our temporary greens so we can commence work on the new holes. We are waiting on GolfNSW to rate the temporary course and will let you know once that’s done.
I need to dispel misinformation that is circulating about the Project;
• we will not be moving from our current clubhouse until the new one is built and ready to move in to.
• work on the new clubhouse and living units will not commence until we complete and ‘grow in’ our course changes.
• course works will take about 12 months, including growing time and the new clubhouse and stage 1 retirement buildings will take about another 24 months.
• we are not selling the land but are leasing it to Pariter Pt Ltd.
• we will continue to own and run the clubhouse and golf course while Pariter will manage the retirement village.
If you have any questions about the development, please feel free to ask me, any of our directors or our CEO Andrew who will be happy to assist. Also, the FAQ’s on our webpage are currently being updated.
Colder, shorter days are upon us. As we work our way through Winter, I would ask all of you to be aware of your pace of play. We will be returning to shotgun starts during June and July and for the morning players I would ask you to be especially diligent in keeping up with the group in front of you so as not to delay the afternoon wave. I would also encourage morning players to pre-register for their rounds on Friday afternoons. This will obviously help get everyone on the course and hitting off on time.
Nomination forms are up for the Warren and Gibson pennant teams. If you have not yet nominated, please do so ASAP. We will be picking the teams in the coming weeks
Congratulations to the following winners:
Anzac Medal – Joon Oh (12) 43 points
A Grade Medal – Taylor Saghabi (3) 68
B Grade Medal – Tay Kim (16) 69 cb
C Grade Medal – Greg Tumeth (22) 70
Junior Championship
A big congratulations to Harry Camilleri who was crowned this year’s junior Champion.
Junior Champion(Scr): Harry Camilleri – 81, 78 – 159
Runner Up: Blake Komorowski – 84, 78 – 162
36 Hole Nett Winner: Lucas Karam (28) – 75, 78 – 153
36 Hole Nett Runner Up: Roger Rojjanachaiyapong (17) – 76, 78 – 154
Championship Players (L to R): Riley Biviano, Blake Komorowski, Roger Rojjanachaiyapong, Harry Camilleri, Lucas Karam. Absent – Gabriel Piresdasilva
It would be remiss of me not to acknowledge our Club President who led his team to victory in this year’s President vs Captain event. If you were in the first and second spot in your group, then you were part of the President’s winning team.
Well done Mr President!! In the words of a great man “there has to be an investigation”.
GolfNSW Rules Night
Don’t forget, the Club will be hosting a Rules of Golf night, presented by GolfNSW on Monday 26th May at 6:30pm.
The presentation will be conducted by Andrew Robb, GolfNSW’s Head of Rules & Handicapping. The session is highly recommended for members who are new to the game or who have joined the Club within the last 12 months. For longer-term members, this is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your understanding of the rules or simply refresh your knowledge.
If you plan to attend, please email admin@cumberlandgolf.com.au to confirm your place.
Keep up the great golf!
The autumn weather continues to be a tale of two seasons, splendid one day, wet the next. Overall, the course received 46 mm of rain during the month.
The renovated greens have recovered well and nearly back to prime condition.
Our team of 8 green staff lead by our talented superintendent Matthew Turner continue to present the course superbly week in week out. Disappointingly unfixed lob marks and unraked bunkers ruin this, so I remind all members to ensure they are doing their best to help preserve the condition of our course.
Corellas continue to present challenges on some of our greens, as they feed on insect life and nutrients beneath the surface. As a protected species we are limited in the actions that we can take, however, we are actively exploring a range of alternative and humane strategies to manage their impact. Several creative ideas have been proposed, and our team will be trialling those that show the most promise.
There have been a few recent queries regarding the grass growth in the top dam on the 12th hole. The grass in question is Saltwater Couch (Paspalum vaginatum), and it is an intentional part of our dams and waterways management program.
This species has been selected for its significant environmental benefits, particularly in supporting the health of our irrigation system. Its key functions include:
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Water Filtration: The grass traps sediment, nutrients, and sodium from surface runoff before it reaches the main irrigation dam. This helps reduce algae build-up.
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Sodium Absorption: It naturally absorbs excess sodium in the water, improving overall water quality.
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Improved Clarity and Quality: Over time, this leads to clearer, healthier water throughout the system.
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Habitat Creation: It provides a beneficial habitat for aquatic life, including frogs and waterbirds.
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Oxygenation: The grass contributes oxygen to the water, supporting a healthier ecosystem.
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Weed Suppression: It forms a dense mat that helps prevent the spread of invasive weeds such as alligator weed and cumbungi reed-both of which have been problematic in the past.
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Reduced Chemical Use: With its natural weed-suppressing qualities, it reduces the need for chemical herbicides in and around the dam area.
As part of our management cycle, the top dam is occasionally drained. This allows the grass to dry out and be removed, helping to control overgrowth and maintain the dam’s functionality. When the pond is refilled, the reintroduction of moisture promotes fresh, healthy regrowth-ensuring the grass can continue to support our water management efforts.
This approach supports both the sustainability of our course and the health of our broader environment.
On 15th April we held our Easter Open day, the first of our open days for the year. Although our visitor numbers were down, it was well supported by our Cumberland crew. With the proceeds from our raffle and supplemented with previous funds, we were able to make a sizeable donation to Street Side Clinics. This is a group of Volunteer Doctors and Nurses who man mobile clinics across strategic locations around Sydney, providing medical support to those living on the streets. Well done ladies and thank you for your support.
Tuesday 29th May was our Friendship Day, bright and sunny, no rain until we were all safely inside having lunch when the heavens opened. Big Thank You, Cecilia Hwang for so colourfully setting up both in the clubhouse and around the putting green. It certainly adds to a happy atmosphere. Thank you also to Justin who was out there on the course taking ‘happy snaps’ of the day.
On Friday 30th we will be hosting our last Pennants event. I’m sure Tracey will report more on that and on the Fay Spear’s winner from last week, in her report.
Good luck to those ladies braving next weeks Foursomes event.
As we head into those cold winter months let’s hope that the weather is not too brutal and it remains, specifically, dry on Tuesdays!
Stay warm and healthy and continue to enjoy our golf.
Barbara Cocks
Lady President
LADY CAPTAIN’S REPORT
April has been a full month on the ladies golfing calendar. Although the weather has not been kind, we have managed to get all this month’s events played.
The Easter open Charity Day on 15/4 was a big success, despite our field numbers being smaller than usual. The Korean/Aussie Friendship Day on 29/4, was played in high spirits and all ladies enjoyed the opportunity to build on our Cumberland golfing friendships.
Congratulations to Eunmi Pyun, the winner of this year’s President’s trophy, with scores of 38 and 34 points. Well done!
The Northern Districts Bronze II pennant competition commences on Friday 16/5, at Asquith Golf Club. Cumberland will go up against North Ryde in the opening match. This year’s team is-
Sharon Byun, Lisa Kim, Kelly Yoo, Lucia Kim, Sally Kim and Helen Park. Good luck team Cumberland!
Upcoming events-
Ladies Foursomes Championship 14/5 & 21/5
Chick of the Walk Qualifier 3/6
Good golfing!
Tracey Hilton
Ladies Captain
A Very Big Hello to everyone in May from us at Banners Golf
Another busy month in the Proshop and the rains seem to have finally arrived.
Ladies Foursomes starts this Tuesday and the Triple 6 Challenge is on Thursday the 22nd.
Winter is almost HERE! With winter comes all the changes required in our golf equipment and here at Banners Golf we have everything you need to continue to power down the fairways in comfort, style and warmth every week.
Mens and Ladies Footjoy and Under Armour winter clothing has landed and you will not only look the part but keep dry and warm while doing it. We have a wide selection of jumpers and outerwear on display in the shop and if you would like the Cumberland Logo added we are happy to do so! Winter and Rain gloves are now available along with a great range of waterproof golf bags from all the major brands.
This month’s golf tip comes from yours truly in the proshop and it’s basic but imperative. Have a plan for winter. Check everything to make sure it works and is waterproof before you start. If your umbrella is leaking, shoes leaking, glove dying, jumper threadbare, bag leaking, buggy rusted or anything else needs to be replaced.
Golf is an experience to be enjoyed not endured because you continue on despite your equipment limitations. In the proshop we have RIGHT NOW, something warmer, drier, better fitting, newer, more technologically advanced and amazingly priced. Don’t walk around the course this winter getting cold and wet while all these great products stay warm and dry in the Proshop !
Wise words if I do say so myself.
Ladies Beginner classes continue to grow in popularity as well. With this now a permanent Tuesday class, all beginner Ladies are welcome and can attend as often as you wish, simply pay for each individual week as you go or pay ahead in bulk to save. This class continues to develop some great friendships and golfing members and is a great low pressure introduction to golf and the Club community.
So that’s it for another month. Stay safe, stay healthy and lets all enjoy golf this winter!
For any of your golfing needs call into the Pro Shop and talk to our friendly staff.
Joanne, Matthew, Myo, Luke, Alex and the Juniors
Thank You To all Our Sponsors for their support!
