Members are again reminded that subscriptions for 2024/25 were due and payable on 31 March.
It would be appreciated that any outstanding subscription payments can be settled at your earliest convenience to allow administration to finalize outstanding members accounts.
Bunkers
A major point of discussion at the meeting was the condition of the bunkers. It was agreed that the course staff will put additional hours into the care of the bunkers over the winter period, now that grass cutting has ended for the season. We will also be looking at the rakes again. The current rakes are an effective tool and the best available for the task, if used properly, but there is a concern that for many reasons they are not being used effectively by members.
The current rakes do require a different technique compared to the way many people are used to raking a bunker, which you watch in the video tutorial below.
This of note when using the rakes;
Use two hands
Use a forward and backward motion
Use your feet to cover over the larger depressions
One of the positives for the condition of the bunkers from the use of the current rakes is that there is far less disturbance to the surface because of the length of the Tynes. This has stopped the clay base coming to the surface and has reduced the movement of sand in the bunkers reducing the build up of sand at the back of the bunkers and the thinning of the sand at the front of the bunkers.
However, we are interested in what is most effective for members and so, as a trial, we will be putting the old rakes back into the bunkers on the 4th hole to see if they produce a better result than the rakes currently in use.
Our concern, however, is that most of the issue does not relate to the quality of the sand or rakes but to member behaviour. It is clear that many members just do not rake the bunkers after using them correctly or sometimes at all.
There are too many footprints and depressions in the bunkers for proper care to have been taken. Even after the course staff have prepared the bunkers in the morning, by the afternoon they are in a terrible state.
After using a bunker it should be left in a condition such that you would be happy to land in it and play a shot from it. Members have three mandatory elements of course care that is standard on every golf course, fill your divots, fix your pitch marks and rake the bunkers.
Leave the course in a condition that you would be happy as the following golfer to play it yourself.
The Superintendent, James Stewart, provided his course report for the month of March which is linked below.
As identified in the report. the course is in transition for the winter season with fairways cut at 15mm for the final time this week. As a result course staff will have time to address other areas of the course and you will have noticed that the edges to the paths and tombstones have been cut this week. The major priority over winter will be continuing to lift turf areas around sprinklers heads that have subsided since the installation of the irrigation system.
The 3,500 square metres of Santa Ana turf laid on the fairways last month is knitting in well and while these areas remain out of play at present, it is expected that they will be in play shortly.
The 14th green has also showed promising signs and was this week cut to 5mm with a program in place to gradually reduce that height for play at some point in May. The 14th bunker that is currently out of play will also be ready for play when the green is open. A number of wet spots across the course have been identified for attention including at leaking valve beside the green on the 8th, short of the green on the right hand side on the 13th and to the left short of the 16th green.
Tree pruning continues as a regular maintenance activity with the arborists returning in the week of 22 April to address encroachment over fairways.
In general, the Sub-Committee was pleased with state of the course and recognises the efforts of the course staff in their dedication to their work.
To view the full report click the link below.
An annual tradition at Green Acres since 1961, was fiercely contested this year with 142 participants aged 50 and over vying for victory.
Established in honor of Joseph Mulvany, a respected member of the club, this year marked the 63rd edition of the tournament, briefly interrupted only by the pandemic in 2020.
Rob Mallard emerged victorious with an impressive net score of 68, securing his first win in the event after several attempts.
Mallard, a recent inductee into the Green Acres Hall of Fame, adds this coveted title to his list of achievements, marking a significant milestone in his golfing career.
Congratulations, Rob!
Women’s Guest Day- Tuesday 23rd Apil
The women’s guest day is scheduled for Tuesday 23rd April with an 8:00am Shotgun start.
The format will be best 2 of 4 team Stableford event followed by a beautiful sit-down 2-course lunch, cost of the lunch will be $35 per person and you and your guest will be charged to your member account.
When inviting your guest please ask for their GolfLink numbers so that it can be directly put into the timesheet when making the booking.
Medley Guest Day- Saturday 27th April
Open to all 7-day members, Saturday 27th April, is scheduled as the Medley Guest Day.
The timesheet for the first tee will open 15 days in advance for those who wish to bring guests.
To secure a spot for your guest, please contact the Golf Centre with their name and GolfLink number before Wednesday 24th April or the reserved guest spot will be removed.
Additionally, the 10th tee will open 8 days in advance as usual for members who are not bringing guests on this day. Please be aware that there will be rock ups available for this day. Please refer to page 51 of the 2024 Syllabus for the full guest day rules.
Pizza - this Sunday evening.
This is your friendly reminder that the pizza oven will be in operation this Sunday, between 4.00 pm and 7.00 pm. Enjoy one of the kitchen creations from our Pizza oven on the terrace.
Bookings can still be made at the member's bar anytime (in person or over the phone).
Furthermore, pizza's will be on every Sunday until winter.
Titleist Loyalty Rewarded Promotion
This weekend is your final opportunity to take part in the Titleist Loyalty Rewarded promotion.
Place an order for four dozen of your preferred Pro V1s, Pro V1x, or AVX balls and enjoy complimentary personalisation, plus receive the fourth dozen at no cost. That's four dozen for the price of three, complete with free personalisation—an unbeatable offer!
If you're eager to secure the deal without waiting for personalisation, you can still benefit from significant savings by opting for a blank Loyalty Rewarded box.
Act quickly, as the promotion concludes at the close of business on Monday, April 15th.
Callaway Fitting Day- Wednesday 24th April 10am till 2pm
Indulge in a Callaway fitting experience unlike any other, guided by Callaway Fitting Specialist, Mark Wong.
After being fitted, take your new club out on the course, and witness the difference for yourself. Prepare to find yourself reaching areas further down the fairway than you ever thought possible.
Secure your spot for the Callaway Fitting Day by clicking the following link.
We are thrilled to announce the return of Matt Stone, Ping Fitting specialist, on Friday 3rd May, for the Ping Fitting Day, running from 12 pm to 5 pm.
Discover the latest innovations from Ping, including Golf Spy’s most-wanted driver, the Ping G430 Max 10k Driver, along with the new G730 irons and the visually appealing and forgiving Ping i530 irons.
Secure your spot today by clicking the link below and avoid FOMO.
If you're interested in being fitted for a full set, please book two consecutive spots on the timesheet.
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