Newsletter – 1 April 2026

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Thank You

After around 15 years of volunteering his time in assisting our Green’s staff on the golf course, John Collier has called it a day.

On behalf of Management and particularly the Green’s staff, a huge thank you to John for all the work, in all kinds of weather, that he has undertaken as a volunteer.  Your efforts have been truly appreciated and we wish you well for the future.

Health & Safety

At the weekend there was an injury accident on the golf course.

From a Health & Safety prospective, it is timely to remind everyone that we need to be vigilant and follow common sense rules to minimize accidents as much as we can, comply with any reasonable club policies, procedures, instructions and signage that has been notified to them.  For the enjoyment of everyone it is expected all players adhere to the Rules and Etiquette of golf and take reasonable precautions to ensure their own health and safety and the safety of all other people affected by their play.

General Play

  • Call ‘FORE’ promptly on hitting a wayward shot in the vicinity of others, or are blind to where it is heading.
  • If you hear ‘FORE’ seek shelter, cover head with hands.  Be mindful of uneven ground and roots when moving near trees.
  • Avoid playing up on any other people, if unable to see the group in front due to course undulations, doglegs, delay playing until you know they are out of range of your shot.
  • Remain level with, or behind and to the side of playing partners.
  • Realistically assess your ability prior to playing through trees to avoid ricochet.
  • Wear appropriate footwear for the conditions and use the steps on the course to help avoid slips and falls. The course surface can get very slippery in wet conditions.
  • Please be careful to look for traffic when crossing Golf Links Road (80kph).
  • Holes with specific additional risks:
    Hole 4 – Yellow and white teeing area exposed to men’s 10 white tee
    Holes 4 to 5 – Players coming off 4 to get to 5 must give way to those teeing off 2 unless clearly waved through
    Holes 7 and 8 – Hitting up on people unable to be seen because they are in the contours of the fairways.
  • Inform playing partners if you carry any medication for any allergic reactions and its location.

Suspension of Play (Rules of Golf 5.7)

  • Immediate Suspension (imminent danger) – 1 long blast of the air horn.  Players must immediately cease play.
  • Normal Suspension – 3 short blasts of the air horn
  • It is desirable for players to return to the clubhouse.

Resumption of play – 2 short blasts of the air horn

If the course is closed members are notified electronically, it is posted the on website and a display board placed outside the Golf Shop

Report incidents, accidents, near misses and property damage promptly and accurately to the Secretary/Manager or the Golf Shop.

Cart Use

  • Only persons with a driving licence are permitted to drive golf carts.
  • Be aware of greens staff and workers on and around the course – take care when approaching any work areas and keep a reasonable distance when driving a golf cart in their direction.
  • All instructions, as displayed on golf carts, must be adhered to.
  • All golf carts are to be driven with care, not driven close to or on the greens, bunkers or tee areas. They may at times be required to keep off the fairways – a sign will be displayed outside the Golf Shop.
  • Particular care should be taken when travelling downhill.
  • All golf carts are driven at the driver’s risk.

Emergency Information

  • A portable First Aid kit is located in the Golf Shop if required on the course and includes an ice pack.  Additional fixed kits are available within the facilities including the Golf Shop, Starters Office and Kitchen Bar area.
  • A defibrillator is located in the men’s locker room foyer.
  • Advise the Golf Shop on 021 0866 9525 immediately if you have called an ambulance and the hole you are on; OR if you require the defibrillator and/or portable first aid kit.