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vol 25
Issue 01
AUTUMN 2019
CRONULLAGOLF.COM.AU
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CONTENTS
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
As we all too quickly come towards the end of the first quarter of 2019, I
would like to use this report to provide a quick update regarding a number
of important things happening on the Golf Course as well as in the Club
2 President’s Report House.
4 Course Report The Club continues to trade very nicely through the first 8 months of the
financial year and I know the Treasurer’s Report will give you some excellent
6 Match Report specific detail on our financial development. Our performance reinforces the
7 Upcoming Events insight and merit of investments we elected to make in the 2018-2019 season.
ACES There are, of course, more areas of improvement that need to be identified
and included in our detailed planning for the future, in order to bring our club
8 The Red Tees up to the level which members expect from a Private Golf Club. There are
9 Most Popular significant opportunities the club is considering to undertake in particular
Country Music DJ the overall upgrade and services provided through our Golf Operations
department. This will not only enhance our offer to current members however
10 Men Veterans’ Report will also enable the club to attract new golfing members to protect our future.
Lady Veterans’ Report Our golfing and social membership numbers continue to develop nicely.
11 Junior Report We are particularly happy with the level of conversion from our 3 month
membership trial golfing packages into full playing membership, which is
Membership Report
currently at 76%. Rhondda will provide you with more detail in her report,
Obituary however we are pleased with our membership development.
12 Support Local Businesses About this time last year our new 1st green had just opened. Now some
13 Neil Slack Golf Tour 12 months on, we have commenced playing newly renovated 12th and
13th greens. I am sure that our golfing members are very pleased with the
to Queenstown
significant improvements these changes bring to our course. Regular golfers
will have also noticed the improved exit from the back of the 12th green
Cover Photo: Ladies Major Pennants wins and onto the new path and raised lower 13th tee area. The 2 new concrete/
Division 2 section 1 capillary bunkers on the sides of the 12th green have been constructed
Players & Caddies using new technology, and we are confident this change will result in a more
Back: Jenni Thuge, Jillian Convoy, Marie
Ticehurst, Lily Pierce, Tracey Faull, Lisa consistent sand profile in both wet and dry conditions.
Neal, Donna Rann Recently our Chairman of the Greens Committee, Richard Beer, advised
Front: Suzanne Wilson, Abbey Bull, Sophia
Perkins members that the Board had decided to proceed with some minor new
works to the 15th hole. With the opening of the 12th and 13th holes, we were
conscious of trying to allow members to play the course in its normal set up,
however the Board acknowledges that the standard of the bunker beside
the 15th green is unacceptable and needs immediate attention. During April
the necessary work will be undertaken to install a new capillary concrete
drainage system in much the same manner as the recently built greenside
bunkers near the 1st and 12th greens. We also plan to slightly reshape this
bunker to provide better walk on and off areas to the green, as well as
Cnr Hume & Elouera Roads, digging up and replacing an area at the front of this green with organic soil
Cronulla NSW 2230 and new turf, similar to what we did half way down the second fairway. The
Clubhouse PH (02) 9523 6777 pathway leading off from the 15th tee will also be extended using the deco
gold crushed rock material to provide a smooth walkway leading all the way
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In addition to improvements to the 15th hole, the Board remains committed
to implementing a medium to long-term bunker improvement plan. In coming
Design, print and delivered by
months, the Board will undertake a detailed review of our bunkers as well
as some unacceptable grass areas (ie steep grass drop-off section towards
the back, left-hand side of 8th green) and develop a strategy and investment
plan to achieve the necessary improvements. Our plan, which will likely take
a couple of years to complete, will prioritise and schedule improvements to
(02) 9540 3234 try and minimise interruption to playing the full course. Members will be fully
informed of this plan when it is drafted.
LIKE US . . . And see what’s
happening at Cronulla Golf Club
We remain focused on trying to ensure our golf course has an available water
supply for all greens, fairways, and surrounds, under a range of challenging
environmental conditions experienced throughout the year. The weather
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we have seen during the summer The Board & Management remain doubt that we are in very exciting
has been very testing for our greens committed to continue working with times at CGC and relative to many
staff, with periods of extreme heat Sutherland Shire Council and Sydney Golf Clubs/Courses, we can consider
over several days coupled with king Water on a number of strategic fronts ourselves to be in a somewhat unique
tide levels that cause salt levels designed to further improve our water position, as we make investments in
in our recycled water to spike to quality for the long term. I will keep key capital projects and develop plans
dangerous levels for the course. We members updated in this regard. for future projects, designed to provide
have been managing this by using ongoing benefits for our members.
I believe we should all be excited
the upgraded town water connection about the way our course is today and If you see me out on the golf course or
for critical areas, such as our greens, proud of the ongoing improvements in the club house, please feel free to
and undertaking the tedious task of and investments we are making. come up and say hello.
diluting the recycled water as best we It is clear that we are unable to do
practically can, to achieve reasonable Best wishes and always good golfing.
everything we would like immediately,
water quality for our tee areas and as projects must be prioritised against Bob Richardson
fairways. cost and absolute need. There is no President
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COURSE REPORT
General Maintenance Items your greens in the best possible renovations) for no longer than a
• All bunkers on the course will be condition they can be. This new month (weather pending)
topped up with fresh additional initiative should be in place within a
• Hole 10a will be used as a
sand to provide better playing few weeks.
replacement hole with golfers
surfaces through the months of
• I would like to thank the members walking from the 14th green, directly
March/April
for their flexibility/support for when to the 16th tee.
• The water fountain in the 11th hole we are required to alter the Tuesday • New Capillary concrete drainage
will be back in operation within competitions. The staff have (same as the recently built greenside
the next 2-3 weeks. There was an limited time to complete certain bunkers) will be installed into this
issue with the pump which has been duties, especially coming out of bunker
replaced under full warranty. the summer period. Its imperative
certain maintenance practices are • The bunker will also be slightly
• A reminder to all members course
carried out within a tight schedule reshaped to provide better walk on
renovations are scheduled for the
and we appreciate the members’ and off areas to the green.
8th, 9th & 10th April. The course will
be closed for lay over this period. understanding. • The soil & turf area at the front of this
15th hole (Minor works) green which is (affected by ground
• Members feedback to date re the
The board are committed to pearl) will be dug up and replaced
new 12th & 13th greens has been
implementing a long-term bunker with organic soil and new turf.
all positive with many members
expressing their appreciation to improvement strategy and will • The grass mound approx. 20m short
committee members. I hope you’re commence this strategy in April 19, right of the bunker will be reshaped
enjoying the new surfaces. with the renovation of the greenside to ensure a higher visibility of the
bunker on the 15th hole. This bunker bunker and green can be seen from
• The club will be supplying has very poor drainage and is the tee.
complimentary pitch fork repairers considered to be one of the worst
to all members shortly. Special conditioned bunkers on the course. • The pathway leading off from the
boxes will be placed at the 1st & The board realise the full course has tee will also be extended using the
10th tees, with the pitch repairers only just reopened for play, however deco gold crushed rock material to
inside. Members are encouraged provide a smooth walkway leading
consider the improvement of our
to take and repair their divot and all the way up to the fairway.
bunkers (in particular this bunker) a
another on each green. Once
priority. Good Golfing
again, we ask members to remind
others about their responsibility • The hole will be out of play as Richard Beer
with their pitch marks and keeping of Monday 8th April (course Greens’ Chair
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MATCH REPORT
Well another year has begun and a lot
has been happening already.
Two new greens have opened,
which has seen the scores reduce
dramatically!!! Many positive
comments from the members has
been encouraging.
Playability of the large bunker (right
hand side of the 6th hole). It was
noted at the recent “New Rules of Golf’
seminar held by Golf NSW, the club
had an issue with the definition of the
bunker situated on the right hand side
of the 6th fairway (short of the pond).
Under the new rules of golf the shrubs
located within this bunker are now
defined as “general area of play” and
as such when a player takes unplayable
relief from these shrubs, they are not
permitted to drop the ball back into the
bunker. The Match committee have Cock of the walk winners John Parkes and Paul Boutell.
made the following decisions:
rake machines, however hand rakes we will return the favour next year at
• As of Saturday 2nd March, this entire will no longer be positioned in the home.
area will now be defined as “general area.
area of play”. It will no longer be The Gold Medal was played in early
considered a bunker. Our mixed Pennant side didn’t fare February and a big congratulations to
so well this year, struggling at home Scott Garlick for a fantastic effort.
• Golfers will be permitted to ground and away (thanks Captain we did try
their clubs when playing a shot from The Cock of the Walk has just been
our best but the ball just wasn’t in our
this general area of play. completed and congratulations to John
court!!!!) A big thank you to Jackie
Parkes and Paul Boutell – a fantastic
• The shrubs within this general Parton and Sue Geraghty for all their
final played in the spirit of the game
area of play will be defined as a work in arranging a team week in and
as we know and respect at Cronulla.
(abnormal course condition, no play week out. (from Sue and Jac, thanks
From all accounts it was quite unusual
zone) and will be defined by green Mark for your support in organising
in the semi final because John Parkes
stakes. players as well!!) Good luck next year
had to play on his own due to Paul
team.
• Free relief must be taken from Boutell unexpectedly having to travel
interference by the “no play zone” Brothers trophy was won by Murray overseas. However John did the job
under rule 16.1f, such relief must be and Brad Thompson. and got them through to the final to
taken as provided in 16-1a. become the eventual winners.
Cronulla Vs Shellcove Links was
• This general area will still be raked another great day. Unfortunately Cronulla/Nowra challenge was played
by the green staff with the bunker Shellcove won convincingly. I’m sure during early February and for the first
A happy Bob Ross, President of the Shell Cove golf club holding
the winners trophy after the annual Shell Cove Cronulla Golf club
challenge played last Saturday on the Shell Cove course. 2019 AB Poulton Winners Peter Watson and Stephen Smith.
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time Cronulla lost at home. A very and will now play their semi-final to ensure we remained in this division
disappointing result guys. Im sure you against Pymble on Sunday 24th March next year. I am pleased to say we
will win it down there next time. at Camden-Lakeside. achieved this goal by finishing second.
To all the team players, you have done
The divisional rounds for Mens and Our Mens major Pennant side proved
the golf club proud !!!!!
Ladies Major Pennant has now been to be a huge surprise packet. With
completed. Congratulations to The our first year back in Division 1 since Mark Whetters
Ladies team who won their division 2010, my goal as Team Manager was Captain
UPCOMING
GOLF EVENTS
FOR YOUR DIARY
Mens Singles Knockout
Qualifying – Sunday 24 March
1st Round – Sunday 31 March
2nd Round – Sunday 7 April
3rd Round – Sunday 14 April
Semi – Sunday 28 April
Final – Sunday 5 May
Mixed Frog Match
Sunday 24 March
Daylight Saving Ends
3am Sunday 7 April
Course Closed
Monday 8-Wednesday 10 April
Mixed Burraneer Probus Trophy
Sunday 14 April
Mixed Masters Breakfast & Golf
Monday 15 April
Ladies Easter Hat Day
Wednesday 17 April
Mixed Easter Cup
Monday 22 April
Ladies Foursomes Championship
1st Round – Wednesday 24 April
2nd Round – Wednesday 1 May
Mixed Cronulla Junior Masters
Monday 29 April
Mens Vets Anniversary Day
Tuesday 7 May
Ladies Singles Knockout
Qualifying – Wednesday 8 May
1st Round – Wednesday 15 May ACES
2nd Round – Wednesday 22 May
3rd Round – Wednesday 29 May Peter Lyons 13/12/18 Temp 16th
Semi – Wednesday 5 June Kevin Williams 8/1/19 Temp 16th
Final – Wednesay 12 June
Geoffrey Paton 26/1/19 18th
Mens Ex-Serviceman’s Trophy Troy Colburt 28/1/19 Temp 10th
Saturday 1 June
Paul Hickel 15/1/19 Temp 10th
Mens Foursomes Championship
1st Round – Saturday 8 June Craig Burchmore 5/2/19 15th
2nd Round – Saturday 15 June Matthew Geraghty 9/3/19 15th
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THE RED TEES
Cronulla Ladies started the new
golfing season in hot and steamy
weather on 30 January. If the weather
wasn’t tough enough, there were new
rules to contend with and reports of
snakes at various locations on the
course. CGC ladies are not easily
deterred by either weather or slithery
creatures and, with a full programme
for 2019, it is pleasing to see so
many women playing again on both
Wednesdays and Fridays.
4BBB KNOCKOUT
Pairings for this event are randomly
selected and the competition has Bronze 1 Pennant team: Christine Parberry, Robyn Sidney, Mim Kane, Jo Bayley, Barbara
added interest with many taking the Coxon.
opportunity to invest a small amount
in “the Sweep” leading to some lively REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS
post- match discussions about the Both our Major Pennants Team and
likely winners. The path to the final, Grade Teams have commenced their
saw some close and not-so close campaigns.
matches with the final four being Major Pennants
Maureen Morgan and Judith Balsaras With most clubs fielding teams
taking on Pam Cribb and Nancy consisting mainly of young, extremely
Harwood. In keeping with past years, talented and very low handicap
the weather for the final was showery players, the Cronulla team is a mix of
with a blustery wind making it tough youth and experience with an ample
for both teams. Maureen and Judith sprinkling of talent (Abbey Bull; Lily
were 1 up after a very tight front 9 but Pierce; Sophia Perkins; Jenni Thuge;
Nancy and Pam kept on coming back Marie Ticehurst; Jillian Convoy;
and emerged the winners 3/2. The Susan Howard; Donna Rann). The
game was played in great spirit and as combination has worked a treat with
is so often the case it was a pity there Cronulla winning its section of Division
had to be a loser. At least Judith took 2 against Avondale; Ryde-Parramatta
some comfort in walking away with the and Penrith. On Sunday 24 March the
winnings from the Sweep! team takes on Pymble at Camden-
Ladies Major Pennants final round players
and caddies.
Lakeside in the Division semi-final.
If successful, they will then play the
winner of the Moore Park v Avondale
semi-final on 1 April. Congratulations
to all the players; Manager – Suzanne
Wilson; and caddies – Lisa Neal; Tracy
Faull; and Donna Rann on your efforts.
Grade
It has also been a fabulous year for
the Grade team. They are undefeated
and go into the final match on Friday
22 March with a ½ point lead over
Royal Sydney. The final game is
being played at Asquith against
Royal Sydney and promises to be a
nail biter. May the force be with you
team and congratulations to all the
players – Rosemary Deards (Team
manager/Field Captain); Lisa Neal;
Julie Greenberg; Nikki Haines; Jillian
Ladies Grade Team L-R: Susan Howard, Jillian Convoy, Suzanne Wilson, Rosemary Convoy; Susan Howard; Suzanne
Deards, Julie Greenberg. Wilson and Jenni Thuge.
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Bronze 1 narrow loss for the Cronulla team. “Shake-it-Up Australia Foundation” –
Cronulla won this event in 2018 and Hang in there team – a win is coming see their website at shakeitup.org.au
would very much like to retain the your way soon. for more information.
silver-ware in 2019 however the golf
UP-COMING EVENTS Round 1 of the Foursomes
gods have not smiled upon us in the
The annual Goodwill Plate will be run Championships kick off on 24 April.
opening games. The opening match
in conjunction with the 2nd Medal
at The Coast was a battle against the Finally – the new 12th and 13th holes
Round for the year on 3 April.
elements as much as anything and are brilliant. Well done to all involved.
Cronulla went down 3-2. The weather Easter Hat day on 17 April will be run
was only marginally better at Kareela in conjunction with a fund-raiser for Elaine Brus
on 13 March where again it was a Parkinson’s research through the Lady President
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MEN VETERANS’ garage at his home in Miranda. If you attend the show do
have a look at the “Busenberg”, the detail is excellent. I
REPORT
envy his skill!
Ian Loudon
Mens Vets President
We played the Vets Tri-Club series between Cronulla,
Woolooware and Beverly Park on Tuesday 11th March.
We had 38 players from Cronulla, 38 from Beverly Park and
50 from Woolooware. We had to refuse some applications LADY VETERANS’
REPORT
from the other clubs as numbers were limited. Playing at
other clubs makes you appreciate the condition on our
course, my compliments to the team at Cronulla. May I
take the chance to thank Steve Robinson who has done The Lady Vets season has started with a lot of hot sunny days.
a tremendous job on organising this day with little help
from me. We celebrated Jeanie Lloyd’s 80th Birthday on 30th
January – Happy Birthday Jeanie. Our next big 80th is
I played in the Medal Round on Saturday 2nd February; my Margaret McCarthy end of March.
concern is for some players on the 12th tee as they have
stopped the option we once had of selecting to play from Vets’ yearly subscriptions have gone up to $5.00 pa
a forward tee and also on the 13th tee, I reckon it’s a 120 from 2019. Your next invoice will reflect this change. You
metre carry on the 12th tee with no escape area. I would are normally billed this 6months in advance with your
appreciate your thoughts on this matter. subscription, but this may be changed and charged
separately for the 2020 season along with your $10 charge
The photos attached show our vets members Ray Bywater for the annual MARGE D’ELMAINE point score & balls.
who with his wife have been members of Cronulla for over
20 years. Ray had a car repair business called Cawarra The Marge D’Elmaine point score is calculated on best
Smash Repairs in Caringbah. Having retired at age 50 he 4 financial Vets from each grade on a Wednesday when
looked for a hobby and started making models of cars from playing an individual event during the year. These players
wood to the extent that he has won at the Royal Easter Show also win balls each week. The person with the most points
in the “Wooden Models from Scratch” category; 2 seconds, 2 at the end of the year wins the Trophy and Club voucher.
thirds and numerous highly recommended awards. Next Vets Trophy is the Challenge Broach playing on
He started presenting at the Royal Easter Show about 12 Wednesday 8th May.
years ago. I visited him at his home today; his model of a 1912 To all our Lady Vets who are currently not well, best wishes
Rolls Royce which won him 2nd prize is excellent, the detail is and hope to see you back on the course soon.
extraordinary and even has an engine cut from wood.
Karen Swansson
Ray is presenting a “Busenberg” car this year. Each model Lady Vets Delegate
takes approx. 4 months to complete; they are done in the
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JUNIOR REPORT
The following golf events for Juniors if not a member of a Club can play in Recent Junior Achievements
are now available; this event at no cost as long as they • JNJG Harvey Norman Junior Week
conform to the Clubs dress code. of Golf
• Tyro Golf on alternate mondays to
Booking sheets are available for Sophia Perkins 2nd in 12-14 yrs girls
the coaching clinics. A 5 hole short
both events. scratch and Nett
course for beginners to enable them
to put into practice skills learnt at Ladies Major Pennants • JNJG Harvey Norman ACT Week of
the clinics. We would encourage & 3 of the team are our Juniors and have Golf
welcome some more experienced had some great results. Brock Speechley 2nd in 16 yrs Boys
Juniors to participate as a 4th
Sophia Perkins: Won 4 from 4 games • Longreef Junior Open
member of a group to mentor these
Sophia Perkins 1st Overall Scratch
newer members to our club. Lili Pierce: Won 4 from 4 games Girls
• Sunday morning 9 hole event. This Abbey Bull: Won 2 & Drew 1 from 4 Charlotte Perkins 2nd Overall
event is open to all Juniors. If 4 games Scratch Girls
Juniors with a handicap participate
Cronulla have won their Section and • North Ryde Junior Open
the Club will run a competition.
are through to the Semi-Finals, to Charlotte Perkins 1st Overall Scratch
Alternatively it can be used as a
be played on Sunday 24th March at Girls
stepping stone to advance from the
Tyro course & to acquire a handicap. Camden Lakeside against Pymble Golf Lloyd Elphick
Parents/grandparents/mentors even Club. We wish them the best of luck. Junior Development Chair
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Our golfing membership continues to month trial golfers who are enrolled in out ways of further improving our
follow a strong development pathway the package do not have card access member satisfaction.
with 65 new members joining between to the course, but can easily book in
Rhondda Carroll
September 2018 and end February for social golf through the office. Membership Chair
2019 (57 men and 8 ladies). Of course,
there is always movement across I would like to take this opportunity to
OBITUARY
different membership categories due remind our members that any current
to personal situations like injuries financial member who refers a new
and family matters, however our golfing member to the club will receive
a $500 credit placed on their house
Members
membership base remains pleasingly
strong, whilst membership recruitment account, as well as 2 complimentary George Riley
initiatives by club management and visitor competition fee rounds of golf
the Board continue to demonstrate (total value $570). Conditions apply,
good results. Junior golf membership but for more information please call
has also had strong growth, thanks the office on 9523 6777.
to the dedication and commitment While a significant number of golf
of Lloyd Elphick and the Junior clubs around Australia are struggling
Development Committee. to maintain and develop their
The 3-month trial has been very membership base and, at the same
successful for CGC with a 75% time, produce a financial footprint
conversion to golfing membership capable of allowing the necessary
after golfers had completed the trial. investments in course, club and
The 12-month package we have on people, CGC is focussed on the future
offer has also pleasingly attracted new and exploring novel ways not just to
social golfers to the course. The 12 gain new members, but also to seek
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NEIL SLACK GOLF TOUR TO
QUEENSTOWN!
Twelve Cronulla Golf Club members
went to Queenstown New Zealand on
a tour organised by Neil Slack.
Golf was played on the following
courses.
Arrowtown, Millbrook twice and Jack’s
Point twice.
A very large quantity of golf balls were
lost over the course of the five games
played.
Millbrook was in a state of readiness
for the NZ open to commence on the
27th February.
Jack’s Point is an absolute must for
anyone contemplating a golf trip to
Queenstown.
Simply breathtaking, unbelievable and
lots more.
Great company and an excellent week
of golf and friendship.
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