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The Brett Sayers Cup is held annually to commemorate former Woollahra Golf Club Professional, Brett Sayers, who was taken from us far too young.
This special event is a four-day golfing extravaganza and a wonderful opportunity to honour Brett’s legacy while enjoying great competition and camaraderie.
To register your interest, please email paulg@igssyd.nsw.edu.au
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Dear Members,
With the forecast indicating an extreme heat event, with temperatures expected to reach approximately 42 degrees, the Match Committee has reviewed this weekend’s golf in line with the Golf Australia Heat Guidelines (view here). These guidelines recommend considering postponement to a cooler part of the day or cancellation when temperatures are expected to reach 36 degrees or above.
With this in mind, the Match Committee has made the decision to postpone the first round of the Edgecliff Shield and the January Monthly Medal.
Please note that the competition scheduled for this Saturday will proceed as a regular Stableford and 2BBB event.
This was not an easy call, and we understand the disappointment this may cause. However, the wellbeing of our members must always come first. A round of golf involves prolonged time outdoors, physical exertion, and exposure to the sun, and in temperatures of this level the risk of heat related illness
Members will notice the addition of a new tee on Hole 6, positioned to the right of the existing tee and adjacent to the drinking fountain. This new teeing area has been created for social play only.
The relocation of this tee aims to reduce the risk of golf balls entering the adjoining rugby union oval. With golf participation continuing to grow and more players accessing the course, we have received reports of an increase of golf balls landing on the playing field. By shifting the tee to the right, players are naturally directed further away from the oval, opening up the intended line of play and helping improve safety for those using the sporting fields.
Looking ahead, the Board has plans to undertake a full renovation of the Hole 6 tee complex in the New Year, subject to available funding. The proposed redesign will include the creation of three new teeing
The Ladies held their annual Presentation Evening on Monday, 8 December, celebrating all members who claimed a major trophy or competition win throughout the year.
The evening began with bubbles on arrival, followed by a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Daz. Although our Club Champion, Aimee Lagesse, was unable to attend, she sent a thoughtful message of thanks, which was read to the group on the night.
Following the formalities, guests were treated to a surprise performance by ‘The Dolly’s’ (the Ladies Committee incognito), singing “Golfing Nine to Five” — a highlight that brought smiles and plenty of laughter.
It was an enjoyable night filled with fun, laughter, and wonderful community spirit.
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Congratulations to Theo Theodosi, who won last Friday’s Member Badge Draw, taking home $1,300. In a wonderful show of generosity, Theo has chosen to share his winnings with his regular playing partners — John Dickson, Brian Ainsby and Geoff Pitt.
With the prize now claimed, the Member Badge Draw will reset to $500, increasing by $100 each week until it is won again.
We encourage all members to come down to the club on Fridays after 5pm to enjoy the evening atmosphere. Each week features:
Meat tray and wine raffles
The Golden Egg — just $2 per number, with the winner taking home the entire pot
Great company, good humour, and the warm camaraderie of your fellow members
Join us, relax, and make Friday nights at the club part of your weekly routine!
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We’re pleased to share that construction works on both Hole 8 and Hole 9 are now complete.
On Hole 8, members will notice new contouring throughout the fairway. These subtle shape adjustments have been designed to improve surface drainage, helping reduce the issues we’ve previously experienced after heavy rain. The irrigation system has also been upgraded, providing full coverage across both the fairway and surrounding rough.
The newly laid turf has benefitted from ideal growing conditions and is knitting in exceptionally well. Our course team has now commenced mowing the fairway down to 16mm as it continues to establish. We’ll provide a further update on the reopening timeline, however we anticipate Hole 8 returning to play in January.
Hole 9 has also reached completion, with turf laid last week and already showing strong signs of growth. Yesterday the green was seeded with Dominant X-Treme — a blend of three bent grass varieties selected for
Woollahra Golf Club was saddened to learn of the passing of former member Les Jenick, who passed away on 20 December 2025.
Les was a valued member of the Club for many years and generously served as Vice President, contributing his time and commitment to the ongoing success of Woollahra Golf Club. He was a passionate golfer and a proud clubman, with a particular highlight being his victory as 1994 B Grade Champion, an achievement he held with great pride.
The Club extends its sincere condolences to Les’ family and friends.
Les’ funeral will be held at Eastern Suburbs Crematorium on Monday, 5 January 2026, commencing at 1.30pm.
He will be fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
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Dear Friends of Moore Park Golf Club,
We at the Moore Park Golf Club have no intention to submit to the Government’s plan to cut the course to 9 holes, but we need your help by responding to their call to “Have your Say”.
We need as many of your members as possible to respond either by completing the Guided Submission or via Your own submission.
We have attached a document we have prepared for our members, which may be useful to assist your members also. We want to ensure that we are creating a unified message back to the Government that their proposal does not best serve the community.
The Guided Submission questions are very skewed towards a positive response to the Government plan so if your members have time, submitting a personal response using the Your Own Submission portal would be preferable. When responding, it is important to personalise answers and illustrate why an 18-hole golf course is so important and what
Course works kicked off on Tuesday, 7 October, and things couldn’t be going much better. The great weather has helped everything stay right on track, and members will soon start to see the full benefits of the upgrades taking shape.
The enhancements to Hole 8 are now almost complete, with fresh turf laid this week giving the hole a fantastic new look. The drainage system has been expanded and the fairway recontoured to direct water into the new storm water pits and away to the canal — a big improvement that will help keep the hole in great condition year-round. The only items still to come are a new irrigation line along the fence line and some extra turf near the Plane trees halfway up the fairway. Once the turf settles in and establishes its roots, we’re hopeful that Hole 8 will be back in play around Christmas time.
Meanwhile, Hole 9
As planned, our annual fairway scarification and coring program will take place on Monday 24, Tuesday 25, and the morning of Wednesday 26. During this period the golf course will be closed for bookings.
This important maintenance work is essential to maintaining the quality and health of our fairways through the summer months. Scarification and coring help to:
Aerate the soil, improving oxygen flow to the roots.
Enhance drainage, reducing surface water and compaction.
Promote stronger, deeper root growth, leading to more resilient turf.
Encourage new grass growth, helping the fairways recover quickly and stay healthy.
Improve nutrient uptake, ensuring the turf remains vibrant and green throughout the season.
Members may notice that the fairways appear a little dry in the lead-up to the works — this is intentional, as drier conditions produce the best results from the scarification process.
Play will resume on Wednesday 26 from midday. During the recovery period, preferred lies will be in place