Course Update 

September 2 2025

Weather & Course Update

It has been refreshing to have some sunshine in the last week. Our golf course has many areas that are noticeably starting to dry out. To this point, we were able to cut all fairways last week (except for the flooded holes), which has been well received! However, many areas remain flooded and damaged. In the coming weeks, we are hopeful of opening the 3rd and 6th greens and the 7th tee, allowing us to play the Banksia course at its full length.

Following this, our goal is to have 27 holes accessible as soon as possible; however, until the water subsides and the flooded areas become accessible, we do not have a specific timeframe.

Priorities for the flooded areas are to continue pumping water across the course. Members who have recently played  have been able to see the drainage trench dug across the course, moving water into the dams on the 13th and 14th holes.

Drainage Plans

At our July Board Meeting, a sub-soil drainage plan with a number of pits and access points was approved by our Board. Incidentally, this plan is almost in the same area as the trench dug across the course now. 

Last week, our surveyor confirmed levels and datum points, ensuring the correct levels are achieved. When the weather and ground conditions allow, we will commence work here. 

The image included is a plan of the works that will go ahead.

Dangerous Trees

Due to the wet weather, gale-force winds and saturated ground areas, we are continuing to identify several unsafe trees that have either been uprooted or are dying due to prolonged periods underwater. Tree loppers and staff will continue focusing on removing these, especially around tees and high-use areas. We anticipate that this will be an ongoing task for several months.

Competition Update

Round 1 of the Matchplay will be played before September 20.

A Grade featuring Peter Sutton, Peter Gibson, Rodney Barker, and Jamie O' Connor. The draw can be found here. 

B Grade featuring Ross Lalor, Leonard Woods, Trevor Syme and Steve Barnett. The draw can be found here.

C Grade featuring Robert Lord, Jayden Pobje, Blake Finney and Mike Davison. The draw can be found here.

Good luck!

Upcoming events

Saturday 6 September - Monthly Medal

Saturday 13 September – Limited member times available: 60 Morning Slots 52 Afternoon Slots

Lessons

Please introduce yourself to our new Golf Operations Team Member, Ken Dukes, when you see him. Ken has already begun offering lessons and getting involved in golf clinics. Ken's lesson diary is available through the website. 

If you would like to reach out to Ken regarding golf lessons or have any recommendations or suggestions on member clinics, he would love to hear from you. Ken can also be contacted on 0426 393 707.

Thank You from the Golf Operations Team

The Golf Operations staff would like to extend our sincere thanks to all members for your patience and understanding as we've navigated the ever-changing course conditions over the past few months. Your continued support, especially during this unpredictable rainy season, has been greatly appreciated.

We recognise that last-minute updates and emails from the Golf Shop have, at times, required quick adjustments, and we appreciate your flexibility. A special thank you goes out to the member playing group organisers, who have done an outstanding job communicating updates and keeping their groups informed.