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Redesign of Holes 8 & 9

In March this year, the Club engaged James Wilcher of Golf by Design to assist with the redesign of Hole 9. This project comes in response to long-standing issues with the green surface and surrounding turf, primarily caused by shade from surrounding trees, concentrated traffic on the left exit point, and the placement and condition of the left greenside bunker.
Hole 9 Enhancements
Following consultations with the Match Committee, James recommended the following improvements:

Green site relocation: The green will be slightly lowered and brought forward, giving players a better view from the tee and enhancing the aesthetic.
Bunker repositioning: The left bunker will move towards the centre, improving exit traffic flow and offering fairer recovery options for shots missed left.
Expanded green: A larger green will allow for more pin positions and help distribute wear more evenly.
Teeing area upgrades:

The 9th tee will remain in its current area.
The 18th tee will be moved further back

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Maximum Score – Men’s Competitions

The maximum score scoring for a stroke event being played, was implemented for the qualifying round of the President’s Cup.  The feedback and pace of play results indicated that the new maximum scoring was effective.  The trial will continue for the next medal round scheduled for 6 September.
Members, please make yourself familiar with how to determine the maximum score for each hole as listed below.  The MiScore app indicates your maximum score as shown in the example for Kevin.

The maximum score a player can score or be allocated by the MiScore application is 3 shots above the nett par for each hole.  Nett par for a hole is par + handicap strokes.  Thus, for a par 4, if you get:

no handicap stroke, nett par is 4 – max score is 7
1 handicap stroke. nett par is 5, – max score is 8
2 handicap strokes, nett par is 6. – max

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Sunday Mixed Medley Competition

At the recent Match Committee meeting, it was agreed that Sunday competitions will now be played as a Mixed Medley. This means men and women will compete in the same event, with prizes allocated accordingly.
The Nearest the Pin competition will continue on hole 9/18, open to both men and women. In addition, the popular “Eagles Nest” will also be in play:

To win the Eagles Nest, your tee shot must finish within 30cm of the pin.
If it is not won on the day, the prize jackpot increases by two golf balls each competition until claimed.

We look forward to seeing plenty of friendly competition (and hopefully a few close shots at the pin!) in the weeks ahead.
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Course Closure Procedure – Wet Weather

Closing the golf course is never a decision we take lightly. However, during periods of heavy or prolonged rain it is necessary to protect the playing surfaces and ensure the course remains in good condition for members and guests.
To keep everyone informed, here’s the process Woollahra follows when wet weather impacts play:

Overnight rain: If significant rain falls, the Course Superintendent will inspect the course early the next morning.
Morning update: Between 5.45am and 6.00am, the Superintendent will update the website with the course status.
If unplayable:

The Professional Shop will close the time sheet and remove all member and guest bookings.
A cancellation email will be sent confirming the closure.

Ongoing closures: If rain continues, the website will be updated daily to show the course remains closed.
Re-opening: After rain has cleared, the course will stay closed until it is safe and dry enough to reopen. A decision will be communicated via the website between 5.45am

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Spring Renovation – Volunteers Needed

Due to the heavy rains this week, we have postponed our spring renovations by one week to allow the course time to dry out.
We are now seeking volunteers to assist with coring the greens on Monday, 1 September 2025. This essential maintenance keeps our course in top condition, and your support makes a big difference!
Session Times

Session 1: 6:30am – 9:00am (6 volunteers needed)
Session 2: 9:00am – 11:30am (6 volunteers needed)

No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to lend a hand. Volunteers will help by shovelling corings from the greens into utility trucks, which will then be taken to designated areas of the course.
As a thank you, refreshments will be provided for all helpers.
If you’re able to assist, please email captain@woollahragolfclub.com
Thank you for supporting the upkeep of our course—we couldn’t do it without you!
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House Levy Integration Issues

Members are advised that the house levy recently paid as part of your membership subscription has encountered some integration issues with our point-of-sale (POS) system.
We are currently working with our supplier to resolve the issue and expect it to be fully operational in August.
We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.  As soon as the house levy is active and ready for use, we will notify all members.
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Senior Championship

The Senior Championship, played over two consecutive medal rounds, delivered a tightly contested battle in the handicap section — but in the gross event, it was a one-man show.
Patrick Garvan set the pace early with an opening round of 82 gross on a brisk winter day. With soggy conditions making the course tough and scoring difficult, his closest challengers, Tony Laumberg and Chris Maxwell, posted rounds of 87 and 88 respectively.
It was in the final round that Patrick truly pulled away from the field, carding an impressive 75 gross. Tony and Chris could only manage 86 and 85 in reply, leaving Patrick with a commanding 16-shot victory. This marks Patrick’s fourth Senior Championship title — and his third in a row.
The handicap event, by contrast, was far more competitive. Irving Selby led after round one with a tidy nett 70, closely followed by Ken Monkhouse, Chris Maxwell, and Lindsay Hourn,

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Hole 9/18 Red Staked Area

The native vegetation area on the left-hand side of Hole 9/18 has been sprayed in preparation for the upcoming redesign of the hole, scheduled to commence at the end of September.
This area and the right hand side vegetation have been marked with red stakes. If your ball enters these areas from your tee shot, you may take relief with a one-shot penalty or play the ball as it lies if you find it without penalty.
Back-on-the-Line Relief (Rule 17.1d(2))

Go back on a straight line from the hole through the point where the ball last crossed the edge of the penalty area.
Drop anywhere on that line (going as far back as you like), and drop within one club-length of that spot.

Lateral Relief (Rule 17.1d(3)) – Only for Red Penalty Areas

Drop a ball within two club-lengths of where the ball last crossed the edge of the red penalty area.
The ball must not be

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Warren & Gibson Shield

Our Warren and Gibson teams kicked off their 2025 season on Sunday with their first match played away at Lynwood Golf and Country Club. The conditions were challenging, with strong wind gusts between 20–35 km/h making scoring difficult on the long and demanding course.
In the Warren team match, the first group of Tim Crowe and Tim Carr secured a tight 1-up win, while the second group of Garry Pepper and Nic Lagesse narrowly went down 1-down. That left Kahn Nathan and Dean Kolthek in the final group to battle it out for a result. In a hard-fought contest, they managed to hold on for a crucial half, resulting in an overall squared match against the home side.
The Gibson team wasn’t able to get on the scoreboard this week, with all three matches resulting in close losses: 4/3, 4/2, and 2/1. Despite the score lines, each match was tightly contested.
Away matches

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