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Friday 19 January 2024

Dear Members,

Happy New Year! We're excited to announce that Golf E-News is back, and we have a big year planned for golf events at Camden Golf Club. Lots to look forward to!
Stay tuned for updates, announcements and all things golf related. Thanks for being a part of Camden Golf Club, and here's to a fantastic year of golf ahead!

Sincerely,
Camden Golf Club

Happy New Year! Hope 2024 brings you good health, happiness, great memories and some wonderful surprises.

Many of the ladies have continued to play golf through the festive season and survive the heat. They are having some great scores.

Click below the read the full report:
Ladies Golf Report 19th January 2024.pdf

Golf the Von Nida Way

Take a captivating journey back in time to July 16, 1950, as featured in this remarkable article from the Sunday Telegraph.

Within the pages of this historical piece, Australian golfer Norman Von Nida shares his invaluable tips and advice, providing readers with a unique glimpse into the golfing world of a distant era.

Discover the timeless expertise of this legendary golfer as we explore the techniques and strategies that shaped the game 74 years ago, offering a fascinating perspective on the evolution of golf and the enduring wisdom passed down through the generations.

Click below to view the article:

Golf the Von Nida Way.pdf

This week has seen 62mm rain fall on the course since Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately we reached the point of total saturation and standing water around the course this morning and had to cancel carts for the day (Thursday) to prevent any possible damage to the course and ensure safety for golfers.
Good news for all members is that the 14th green is almost ready for play and will be opening for the Monthly Medal round on Saturday February 3rd. We are still undertaking some minor cultural practices to assist with the ongoing development and maturity of the green.

The green has had two light dustings the past 2 weeks and will have this continued to be done prior to opening. This assists with firming the surface of the green, providing trueness and growing in any minor imperfections along with building up the mat/thatch to help with play and wear and tear. We have also given the approach a light core and topdress to assist with the grow in. The bunker is all prepared and ready for play also. We ask that under no circumstances is the green to be played on or practiced on prior to the opening.

The ladies 16^th tee that has recently been rebuilt and shaped to provide a much better, level and consistent tee will also be introduced for play on Saturday 3^rd February. Must say though that it is disappointing to see that a golfer or two chose to use it as a practice tee, as evidenced in the photo. This occurred late on Tuesday this week.
All greens were given an 8mm needle tine this week (Wednesday) to assist the greens through the summer stress period and also recent high volume of play. It allows the soil profile to breath and get oxygen into the soil along with assisting with drainage of the green surface and relieving compaction.
With the amount of rain and high humidity and warm summer temps many would see how quickly the grass is growing at the moment, not just on course but at home and around the area. The greens staff are working tirelessly doing extra hours in an attempt to keep up with all the areas of rough and surrounds. Please be patient and understand the circumstances we are dealing with. We will continue to do what we can in our power to keep up with all the grass around the course and maintain the playability to the best of our ability.

From Stu

Noah Graham played the A.C.T. Harvey Norman Week of Golf.
Noah finished the week with rounds of 76 (+4), 73 (+1), 75 (+3), 68 (-4) Noah finished 4th place in the 14/15yrs age group and 12th place in the overall boys, 7 shots behind the leader.

Camden Golf Club was also very well presented at the Harvey Norman Week of Golf, with 6 juniors representing the club.
This event is played over 5 consecutive days at 5 different courses in Sydney. This was a great experience for all involved.

Notable mention:
Jack Weaver finished 3rd Nett in his age division.
Thanks Stu

The NSW Senior Amateur Championship is open to men and women aged 50 years and over. Both men and women compete over three 18-hole stroke rounds.
Online Entry is just $180.00 and includes three rounds of golf, a Championship gift, and a Championship dinner at Tamworth Golf Club.
The following GA Handicap limits apply:
Men - 13.4 and under
Women - 22.4 and under
The event will also serve as a qualifying event for the 2024 NSW Senior Open Championship. The top five male scratch scores in the 2024 NSW Senior Amateur Championship will gain automatic entry to the 2024 NSW Senior Open Championship at Thurgoona Country Club Resort, playing alongside some of the legends of the game, including Peter Lonard, Peter Senior and Peter O'Malley.

If anyone wishes to join us for Cynthia's funeral, the service will take place at Burnham Grove on January 25th at 10:30am

Golfing E-News brought to you by Golfing and Staff Member Jayden Houghton.

Camden Golf Club

50 Lodges Rd, Narellan, NSW, 2567
T: 02 4646 1203
www.camdengolfclub.com.au | camden@camdengolfclub.com.au

E-News

Dear Members,

Sincerely, Camden Golf Club

Happy New Year! Hope 2024 brings you good health, happiness, great memories and some wonderful surprises. Many of the ladies have continued to play golf through the festive season and survive the heat. They are having some great scores.

Click below the read the full report:Ladies Golf Report 19th January 2024.pdf

Golf the Von Nida Way

This week has seen 62mm rain fall on the course since Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately we reached the point of total saturation and standing water around the course this morning and had to cancel carts for the day (Thursday) to prevent any possible damage to the course and ensure safety for golfers.

Good news for all members is that the 14th green is almost ready for play and will be opening for the Monthly Medal round on Saturday February 3rd. We are still undertaking some minor cultural practices to assist with the ongoing development and maturity of the green.