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March ENews

March 1, 2025Comments Off on March ENewsNews

NEWSLETTER

Monday 10 March 2025

DEVELOPMENT

As frustrating as it is, we are still waiting on Development Approval but we understand a decision could come any week now. When it does, we are ready. Our temporary greens are a couple of cuts away from being playable, contracts and work schedules are ready to go for when we get the green light.

NEW GOLF CARTS have been ordered from ClubCar and will be delivered once they arrive from the USA. They will be equipped with all the latest technology including on board screens for course information, distance mapping etc. We have decided to again lease the carts over a five-year period, which best suits our business model.

BEER PRICE INCREASE

As I forecast last month, unfortunately we have been hit with another beer increase and have had to pass on 20 cents per schooner on members prices. We’ve had a look at other venues in the area and will still remain competitive and in many cases, cheaper.

NEW PATHS ON 15TH

The new path along the 15th hole has been completed with minimal disruption to play. This is the latest step in our commitment to ‘water-proof the course’ and allow carts out during wet weather and more importantly to get course machinery from one end of the course to the other avoiding the significant damage that we’ve seen from heavy mowers etc in the past. The vision is to eventually link up all paths with the ones that will be built as part of the development works.

The material we are using is called Slag Cement which is a by-product from blast furnaces that are used to make iron. Slag is 17 percent stronger than traditional concrete and is highly sought in construction because of its strength, cost and longevity. It is less likely to move or crack on a clay base such as in our course.

DAMAGED NETTING

The damage to the 1st hole netting has been repaired and our insurance company is assessing our claim to also cover damage to the 13th nets. The added complexity for the 13th is the number of trees and neighbouring properties along the fence line. Anyway, once we get the go ahead from the insurance company, we’ll leave it to the experts as to how they will carry out the repairs. We’ll keep you informed about any changes but most probably the good old Lake Johnson spare hole will get another run during repairs.

Thanks again to our playing members for your patience and understanding. We are juggling a number of challenges at the moment, but rest assured we are on top of the issues and doing the best anyone can to maintain our top-quality course.

 

Happy March to you all. We are now well and truly into the New Year and great golf continues through all the grades.

Winners for March were as follows:

A Grade Medal – Jarred Madeline (8) 64

B Grade Medal – Kevin Hyeong (16) 68

C Grade Medal – Lachlan Roser (31) 65

The March monthly Medal was also the qualifying event for this year’s Match Play championship! After much discussion at Board level, it was decided to make the match play a standalone event in the hope of having greater participation numbers. Judging from the number of players on the day, I think we got it right. The new format now has 64 players spread across the four divisions vying for the opportunity to be crowned ‘Match play Champion’.

Holroyd Shield Winner is Luke Bagatella (17) 65

Cumberland Bowl Winner is Yin Onn Yap (13) 68

Presentation of these two awards will be made at 5pm next Saturday.

Congratulations to you all!

The Major Pennant team have now concluded their season finishing third in their section. Congratulations to the players and caddies for their efforts. A big thank you goes out to all the supporters who gave up their time to come out and encourage the team.

Our Master Pennant team will commence their season on May 18. Nominations for the team will go up the Club House soon with team selection to be announced shortly after that.

Round 2 of the Challenge Cup will be held on the 29th. Good luck to all players as we move forward. Registration is still open for the event for those of you who may have missed the opportunity last month.

For the month of February our scoring app usage was 88% amongst the membership. Thank you to all who have embraced our new technology!

Notables

· Freshwater dam on the 12th is at 80% capacity. The 2nd dams are at 90% capacity, while the 5th dam is at 95% capacity.

· The late summer weather has been splendid, and with the course receiving 38 mm of rain during the month,

· Course renovation will commence 31 March, the course will be closed for two (2) days 31/3 & 01/04.

. The temporary greens are shaping up in readiness for play. Mowing has been reduced to 4.5mm.

Course Enabling Works

In a staged program, construction will begin with the new creek on 2, followed by works on the existing 4th & 5th holes and then moving to works at the 9th & 18th holes. These examples are shown on the corflute boards on display in the Clubhouse.

Thank you for your continued support as we enhance our course for the future. Stay tuned for more details as we move forward with this exciting development!

Did you know

· A typical 18 hole golf course produces enough oxygen to support upwards of 4000 people.

· The USA has 16000 golf courses which is more golf courses than McDonalds or Starbucks.

· Australia has 1800 golf courses and 9 of them are in the top 100 courses in the world, we only have 1032 McDonald restaurants.

· Kennett Country Cub in Missouri shares its 15th tee with a McDonalds, that’s a new twist on Drive Thru.

Lastly, I would like to acknowledge Fred Daoud who has undertaken the difficult task of marking the fairway sprinkler heads with measurement to the centre of the green. Thank you.

LADIES PRESIDENT REPORT

Since we returned to our official summer golf season the weather gods have not been particularly friendly, delivering some very hot and humid days as well as, especially over the last two weeks rain!!

However, this did not deter a lot of our ladies who managed to produce, under the circumstances, some very impressive scores. Well done.

Our pennant teams have also been out and about giving their all representing Cumberland. I’m sure Captain Tracey will fill in more details.

Next Tuesday we will be accommodating a large number of ladies from Muirfield who will join our comp, as the Muirfield course will be closed for maintenance. It will be a big field.

Tuesday 18th will be our St Patrick’s day, so expect to see lots of green outfits on the course.

Our first open day, The Easter Open will be Tuesday 15th April.  As we head towards Easter, I hope we get to enjoy some typical Easter weather, coolish mornings and evenings with pleasantly comfortable temperatures in-between.

Enjoy your golf, our course and each other.

Barbara Cocks
Lady President

LADY CAPTAIN’S REPORT

A very busy month ahead for our ladies golf and pennants. On Tuesday 11/3 we will be hosting 44 ladies from Muirfield GC whilst their course is closed for maintenance. With Muirfield returning the favour for our ladies on 1/4/25 when our course is closed. Then we host the final round and presentation for GolfNSW Womens’ Division 4 Grade Pennant on Friday 21/3, and the following Friday 28/3 we host the final round and presentation for the Western Districts 1 Shield.

Our ladies Grade team has been giving it their all but has come up against some tough opponents this year and has been struggling to battle the traffic and early Friday morning hit offs at Woolooware, Moore Park and Mona Vale.

With Penrith and lastly Cumberland rounds still to play, the girls are looking forward to travelling a lot closer to home for the tail end of the competition. Good luck ladies!

The Western Districts 1 team are enjoying the Interclub competition again this year and have scored great wins at Oak Point, Stonecutters and Massey Park. With rounds at Cabramatta, Carnarvon and Brighton Lakes still to play the team is out in front of the competition. Keep it up ladies! Well done!

Congratulations to the 2Ball Knockout competition winners for 2025 Soon Lee and Jinny Jeon, who defeated Lucia Kim and Kelly Yoo on the 20th hole! A hard fought match all the way!

Good golfing!
Tracey Hilton
Ladies Captain

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
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Thank You To all Our Sponsors for their support!

CUMBERLAND COUNTRY GOLF CLUB
248 Old Prospect Road,
Greystanes NSW 2145

Phone: +61 2 9631 0688
+61 2 9631 0111
Web: www.cumberlandgolf.com.au

Pennant News

February 2, 2025Comments Off on Pennant NewsNews

PENNANT NEWS

Major Pennant Report – Round 5 V Royal Sydney
 
Thanks to ongoing course renovations, Royal Sydney’s home games for the 2025 season were hosted by their close friends, The Australian Golf Club, which is widely considered to be one Australia’s most exclusive and prestigious venues.
 
While both teams exhibited some exceptional play, Royal Sydney’s familiarity with the course undoubtedly worked to their advantage. At the turn, the host side led in four matches and were square in one.
 
Cumberland’s resolve didn’t waver, and the balance shifted early on the back nine as the margins in a couple of matches began to narrow. Ultimately, however, course knowledge and experience made the difference, with the home side claiming the victory.
 
Isaak Pemble secured an impressive 4&3 win, while Josh Russo and Bailey Leafe took the fight to the 18th hole, each finishing square.
 
The loss means that first place is now just out of reach (barring some highly unlikely results). Nevertheless, the team is determined to finish the year on a high note with a strong home-ground victory this weekend.
 
Final result: Royal Sydney 5 def. Cumberland 2
 
The team would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all the family, friends, and members who took the time to come out to The Australian Golf Club to lend their support – it is always deeply appreciated.
Our next game is on Sunday, 9 March, at Cumberland against Royal Sydney, with tee-off scheduled for 7 a.m.
 
As always, your support would be immensely welcomed, and we hope to see you all out on the course for our final match of the season!
 
Individual results:
Isaak Pemble won 4&3
Josh Russo square
Chris George lost 4&3
Josh Madeleine lost 3&2
Hayden Smith lost 3&1
Peter Takla lost 7&5
Bailey Leafe square
 
Matt Andrew
Manager

Women’s Grade Pennant – Round 1 at Woolooware V Mona Vale

A disappointing day for our ladies today both weather wise and golf wise. The result was a 4:1 loss to Mona Vale. Well done to Diane NAM on her 6:4 win.

Next week the team will play at Moore Park against Castle Hill. Good luck ladies!

Ladies Western Districts 1 Pennant
at Carnarvon GC 17/3/25
Cumberland vs Massey Park
A tough job for our ladies today against a well honed and very experienced top order in the Massey Park team.
Sadly the final score was 4:1. Tricia Johnston winning her match convincingly 7&6.
With 1 match for the team to play at Brighton Lakes on Friday 21/3 against Carnarvon, Cumberland is still in a good position before going into the final round bye on 28/3.
Go ladies you can do it!!
Tracey Hilton
Ladies Captain

A Message from Management – Nets Update

January 24, 2025Comments Off on A Message from Management – Nets UpdateNews

Transition to MiClub Golf

November 2, 2024Comments Off on Transition to MiClub GolfNews

Dear Member,

Our new look and feature filled golf operation system will be available for practice from 31/10/2024 – 4/11/2024. Club management and staff have commenced training on the new system. This new ‘MiClub’ Online golf system is in use by over 640 clubs in Australia including, Royal Sydney GC, Riverside Oaks GC, Castle Hill GC, and Muirfield GC.

The new online golf system can be accessed through the Cumberland Country Golf Club website or by selecting the below link:

https://cumberland.miclub.com.au/security/login.msp
1. Logging on
Your username is your member number and your new temporary password is currently set to your birth day and month (e.g. “0705” for 7 May). Please contact the club if you have any problems with the initial login. Once logged on you will be prompted to change your password. Your new password must be a minimum of 7 characters including 1 lowercase letter, 1 uppercase letter, 1 number and 1 special character and cannot contain your username/member number. This password format is essential for the Club to provide a secure system for our users.
If you experience any trouble logging in to the new portal, please contact the Club office ASAP.
2. Update your details
When you first login please update your member details. In particular phone numbers and email address. This will greatly assist the club in keeping all members information up to date.Members will have the ability to search each other in the “Members Directory”, however all infomration is kept private unless a member opts to show their contact details.
3. Members page
Once logged onto the site you will be taken to your own personal welcome page. The home page will have ‘posts’ which you can view to see how some features work e.g. playing partners list.On this page you will see your contact details, a link to your golf bookings, golf competition results, a playing partner’s setup instructional post and a general Club notice board. From this screen you will also be able to navigate around the complete site including many pages which are only available to members of the club.
Members will also have access to a ‘My Information’ page which gives members access to live competition leaderboards, past competition results as well as ‘MiStats’ which tracks the performance of each member in competition play. This feature will display the members best and worst holes as well as birdie, par and bogey percentages.
4. New Online Timesheet System
Once logged in, navigate to the Timesheets area by clicking on ‘Bookings’ which will appear in the accordion menu on the left or via the ‘Members’ drop down option at the top.Practice timesheets are available on the new member’s online booking facility from 31/10/2024 – 4/11/2024. These practice timesheets exist for practice bookings only.

Please be aware that the first timesheet with the new system will be for Wednesday 13/11/2024. This timesheet will open for bookings on 5/11/2024 at 5pm on the clubhouse kiosks and 8pm online in the new members portal.

Timesheets exist for every day, please be sure to book, to avoid disappointment. Any course closures and or fixtures changes will be updated on the website.

Similar to making a booking, members can also delete their booking by selecting the red cross next to their name on the timesheet. It will remain the members responsibility to delete themselves for anytime timesheet as soon as they are aware that they are unable to play.
5. Timesheet Changeover Period
Timesheets up until 12/11/2024 will be booked via the existing system / method.Timesheets from 13/11/2024 onwards will be booked and processed via the new MiClub system.
6. Reminder Emails
Once active, the new live booking system will automatically send email reminders 48 hours prior to any golf booking. If you cannot play at this booked time, please remove yourself ASAP to allow an opportunity for another member to play.
7. MiScore App

With the implementation of the MiClub golf system we will also see the introduction of the MiScore App.

The MiScore app is now available for use for members. The Club has purchased a club subscription that allows members to use the MiScore app at the club at no charge. The MiScore app is available for use in both competition and social play. Please note that should you wish to use the MiScore app at other courses, then a user subscription would need to be purchased.

The MiScore app offers a number of features including:

  • Scoring as a club member or registered visiting player in authorised club competitions
  • Score social rounds at over 500 Australian golf courses.
  • Measure distance with the interactive GPS map at any registered venue.
  • Monitor pace of play with the MiScore round timer View live competition leaderboards
  • Track player statistics from competition events

For all subscribers, direct technical support is available via the main App interface.

Members can use the following links to access guides on how to download and operate the MiScore App. In person assistance will also be available to members on the go-live day 13/11/2024 and ongoing via Club staff.

Download & Install Guide
Create App Profile
Club Subscription Guide for Members

8. Additional Notes

  • You may have the old booking system book marked / saved on your browser. Ensure you delete it and book mark / save the new system.
  • When you login for the first time, please update your password and save it or make note of it. (It is required to be a minimum or seven characters with a combination of at least one lower case letter, one upper case letter, one number, one symbol, and cannot contain your username / member number.)

Whilst we anticipate a smooth transition to MiClub, the change to any new system can experience some “teething issues”. We remain committed to supporting our members and staff throughout this transition period. Should you encounter any challenges or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Club.

We thank you for your understanding and patience during this time. We are confident that MiClub will enhance our club’s golf operations and member experience in the long run.

Regards,
Matthew Lamerton
Operations Manager

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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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