Mixed Foursomes Championship
On Sunday 11 September the Mixed Foursomes Championship will be held. This Stroke Play honour board event is played over 36 holes, with the team posting the best gross score winning the Mixed Foursomes Championship.
Date: Sunday 11 September 2015
Format: Mixed Foursomes
Location: The Pines golf course
Bookings: Via the online tee sheet
18-hole nett winners from each field will also be awarded, along with 36-hole gross runners-up and 36-hole nett winners and runners-up.
Men’s B Grade Interclub Pennant Team
Congratulations to the Men’s B Grade Interclub Pennant team for an outstanding result in their competition this year.
The Men’s B Grade Interclub Pennant team did not only have to work extremely hard to make the final, but they needed luck on their side as well. Being in 4th place with one game to go in the home and away series, the Men needed to beat the Mount Tamborine team at Sanctuary Cove by no less than 6-0. In addition, and out of their control, Surfers Paradise had to defeat Tally Valley, to then cement a spot in the final for the Sanctuary Cove Men. They fought hard, proudly getting the 6-0 win, and Surfers Paradise obliged by defeating Tally Valley, sending the Sanctuary Cove team to the final despite the narrowest of margins.
The final was held on Sunday against Palmer Gold Coast at Southport Golf Club, and proved to be a nail-biting finish. Matches were even all day and could have favoured either team at any time.
Elden Fryers, Michael Turner and Bruce Munro secured three great wins, while Rob Thompson fought back from 4 down to successfully halve his match on the 18th, gaining a crucial half point which lifted the team to a 3.5 to 2.5 victory.
Results on the day were as follows:
1 Elden Fryers – won 3 & 2
2 Wayne McDonald – lost 1 down
3 Scott Herbert – lost 3 & 2
4 Bruce Munro – won 1 up
5 Michael Turner – won 3 & 1
6 Rob Thompson – halved
A special mention to the following players who also represented the team this year: Paul Greaves, Gary Kotzur, Mark Brown, Paul Shewen and Team Captain Wayne Kirby.
Men’s C Grade Interclub Pennant Team
Congratulations to the Men’s C Grade Interclub Pennant team for winning the final on Sunday against Palmer Gold Coast.
After all six matches were completed scores were at 3-3, forcing a sudden death play-off.
Under the GCDGA rules for the final, this meant that Peter Cohen and his opponent from Palmer Gold Coast would need to go into a sudden death play-off beginning on the 1st hole.
As they headed down the 1st hole, closely followed by a supportive crowd, Peter was able to stay calm and play his steady game, while the occasion appeared to test the nerves of the Palmer Gold Coast player. Peter went on to win the play-off in very fine style without the need to go to the second play-off hole. He declined offers by fellow team mates to be “chaired” back to the clubhouse, showing great composure.
Besides the six players listed below who played in the final, John Venn, John Freeburn, Verne Harland, Colin Vianello, Joe Stanley-Hunt, Conrad Cowie and Trevor Reed also played throughout the season. All 13 players experienced success by winning at least one game they played.
Final results were as follows:
1. Peter Cohen – lost
2. Ian Mathieson (Outgoing Captain) – won
3. Kyle Fryers – lost
4. John Chapman – lost
5. Rob Tingey – won
6. Bernie Croft – won
Super Senior Pennant Series
On Monday 5 September the Men’s Super Senior Pennant team continued their recent success with a 4-2 victory over Burleigh Golf Club at Surfers Paradise Golf Club.
The Super Senior Pennant series has been closely contested this year and Monday’s game proved no different with most matches only decided on the last few finishing holes.
The day’s results were as follows:
Bill Perske – won 1 up
John McGreal – lost 4 & 3
Max Leslie – won 2 & 1
Wayne McDonald – lost 4 & 2
Alan Mercer – won 1 up
Barry Ridden – won 3 & 2
The Sanctuary Cove team will next play Surfers Paradise at Sanctuary Cove on Monday 12 September.
Senior Pennant
After a superb start to the season, the Men’s Senior Pennant team suffered their first loss, losing a close game to Arundel Hills Country Club 4-2.
With most games very close at the half-way point, this match could have swayed either way.
The day’s results were as follows:
Chris Smale – won 3 & 1
Marshall Leigh – won 2 up
Floyd Evans – lost 3 & 2
Paul Hibberd – lost 2 & 1
Bill Bell – lost 3 & 2
Craig Delianis – lost 1 down
A special mention to Chris and Marshall for remaining undefeated to date this season.
The team still remains in a great position with three rounds left to be played. On Monday 12 September they will play Lakelands Golf Club at Links Hope Island at 7:30am.
TeeNet Member Service
Our golf bookings provider MiClub is pleased to offer Sanctuary Cove Members a new service within your Member portal.
In your personal golf information section on the right, you will notice a new category called TeeNet. TeeNet is an online tee time search engine, allowing you to view tee times from over 100 golf clubs and courses around Australia, without paying booking fees.
In conjunction with access to Pacific Links International and reciprocal and affiliate golf courses, this service is ideal when planning golfing holidays or trips away, and TeeNet will also be able to assist with reduced green fee rates.
Ongoing Golf Club Improvement Projects
The Golf Club has continued with a number of ongoing projects throughout September. With the majority of works occurring on the golf course and practice areas, the below summary is provided to update all Members as to their progress:
The Pines Bunker Upgrade
Works are now complete on the bunker works on holes 9 and 11 of The Pines. All completed improvements have been conducted in line with the Palmer Design Masterplan and any areas that are still recovering from the works have been marked GUR.
The Palms Bunker Refurbishment
Over the past four weeks, works have been ongoing to restore a number of bunkers to their former condition. Work has been completed on all bunkers deemed critical on The Palms and over the next three weeks, the remainder of the bunkers on the front nine will be repaired as required. This assessment includes checking current sand depths and repairing any damaged matting.
The Pines Chipping Area
Works to The Pines short game area at the far end of The Pines driving range are continuing to schedule. All turf surrounding the green has been laid and the green itself has been stolonised in the past month. The new green will take approximately a further 2 months to become established and of a suitable condition for use. For those Members wishing to practice their bunker game, practice hole 3 or The Palms short game practice facility is available.
The Pines Practice Hole 2 Tee Upgrade
The Pines practice hole 2 (P2) has had significant changes made to the teeing ground in the past few weeks. The teeing ground has been enlarged by approximately 1500 square metres, providing an area for Members to practice shots ranging from 40m – 150m. All turf has been laid in the area and the facility is expected to reopen in early November.
Mixed Social Sunday Golf
The next Sunday Mixed Golf event will be played on The Pines golf course on Sunday 18 September in a 12:30pm shotgun start.
The day’s format will be an Irish Four Ball Stableford, for which bookings are now available via the online tee sheet.
Following golf, enjoy Sunday Casual Dining in Lakeview Bar, as well as the Weekly Members’ Draw.
Rules for an Irish Four Ball Stableford:
A four-player team event. Each player plays the whole round as a Stableford event. Team scoring is based on the hole being played. With a shotgun start, on the first hole played only the highest score counts, on the second hole, the two (2) highest scores count and on the third hole played the three (3) highest scores count. The fourth hole reverts to one (1) score counting and so on. The winning team has the highest aggregate score.
The Palms Gardens Working Party – Volunteers Required
The Club is calling for Member volunteers to participate in a series of working bees on The Palms golf course gardens.
This is open to all male and female Members kind enough to give up some of their own time. The planned schedule is as follows:
Tuesday 13 September – 8am-midday
Tuesday 20 September – 8am-midday
Works would be completed under the supervision of one to two garden staff with a team leader for each group. Groups would work their way through each garden starting at hole 1. While work will be physical, it will by no means be back-breaking.
It will consist of trimming, picking up debris and planting small grass and native shrubs in allocated places. The only requirements on the day would be to wear long trousers, a shirt, a hat and gloves, and of course to bring a willing heart.
Should you wish to take part in one of the working bees or wish to receive further details, please register your interest with one of the following team leaders:
John Lee – jjlee55@hotmail.com
Peter Leeson – jmleeson@telairmail.com.au
Drinks and lunch will be provided each day.
Scrumptious Saturday Breakfast with a Crush
This spring, sit back and enjoy your breakfast with your family and friends at Lakeview Bar and enjoy our new spring juice special, the refreshing Watermelon Crusher.
Dine with your friends and family and take advantage of our special spring juice promotion for only $7.50. Treat yourself to juicy watermelon, fresh lime and creamy coconut water and pair it with our Portuguese Mince Chipotle: spiced mince and haricot beans in tomato sauce served on toasted sourdough bread with two poached eggs.
Breakfast is available from 6am on Saturdays, for those who are heading out to play a round or wanting to sit back and read the newspaper.
For those Members looking for breakfast on the go, a special list of takeaway options is also available. To view the menu click here.
WIN a Delicious Gourmet Food and Wine Hamper
Dine in The Jabiru Restaurant on a Friday evening for your chance to win a delicious Gourmet Food and Wine Hamper valued at $800.
Included in the hamper is a selection of divine Willowgrove cheeses, a chic cheese board with cheese knife, a $200 Dining Voucher as well as a selection of fine wines:
½ wheel of Willowgrove cheddar cheese
¼ wedge of Willowgrove English stilton
Cheese board and cheese knife
Lavosh crackers
Maggie Beer quince paste
Maggie Beer pâté
Gourmet stuffed baby peppers
Gourmet marinated eggplant
Gourmet fennel marinated Kalamata olives
Belgian Delights chocolate box
2012 Knappstein The Mayor’s Vineyard Shiraz – Clare Valley
2015 Knappstein Riesling – Clare Valley
Innocent Bystander Prosecco – King Valley
2014 Roaring Meg Pinot Noir – Central Otago
$200 Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club Dining Voucher
Simply purchase a two-course meal in the Jabiru Restaurant in the months of September and October to be entered into the draw. The winner will be drawn on Friday 28 October 2016.
Date: Every Friday from 6pm onwards
Bookings: Phone Lakeview Bar on 07 5699 9000
Friday Night Delights in The Jabiru Restaurant
This spring, the Club has introduced a new table d’hôte menu designed by Danny Donoghue for you to indulge in every Friday night.
Members and their guests will be delighted by the new gourmet menu options including our signature dish of the week: grilled quail with saffron poached pear, pickled nut salsa and micro herbs.
The Jabiru Restaurant’s delectable spring table d’hôte menu offers guests a choice of indulging in a tantalizing two-course or an opulent three-course banquet.
Book now to enjoy this special offer. View the menus here.
FootJoy Shoe Fitting
On Thursday 15 September the Club will be hosting a FootJoy shoe fitting.
70% of golfers are wearing the wrong sized golf shoes, which can have a major impact on balance, stability and even shot distance.
To ensure you get the best out of your golf with the right footwear, FootJoy’s Allen Hill will be set up in the golf shop with a full range of FootJoy shoes and sizes to fit you with the optimum style for you and your game.
Date: Thursday 15 September 2016
Time: 11:30am-2:30pm
Location: The Pines golf shop
Bookings: Bookings are not required
All Members who purchase a pair of FootJoy shoes will receive a complimentary pair of FootJoy ProDry socks valued at $17.95.
Elegant Dinner
Enjoy cocktails and canapés before stepping through the doors of The Jabiru Restaurant to enter the intimate atmosphere of our annual Elegant Dinner.
Throughout the evening, be entertained by the talented singer musician Elly Hart, who will also play music that inspires you to fill the dance floor.
Head Chef Danny Donoghue has created a delightful three-course dinner, which, along with your company and that of your guests, will create an elegant and fun evening for all.
Date: Saturday 8 October 2016
Time: 7pm
Location: The Jabiru Restaurant
Price: $75 Members and Guests
Menu: A three-course limited menu will be available to order between 7pm – 9pm
Dress: Black Tie
Bookings: Contact Sophie Wilson on 07 5699 9000 or email
Melbourne Cup
On Tuesday 1 November the Club invites all Members and their guests to the Mad Hatters Spring Carnival held in The Jabiru Restaurant.
A whimsical spring carnival theme will transform the Clubhouse into a sea of bright colours with an extravagant seafood and carved meats buffet on display.
Chris Hutchison will provide live entertainment, while punters are welcome to try their luck in a main race sweepstake.
Best dressed prizes will be on offer for the Men and Ladies, as well as for the best dressed couple and table.
Put on your best outfit and colourful hats and enjoy a special day at our Spring Carnival.
Date: Tuesday 1 November 2016
Time: 11:30am to 5:30pm
Location: The Jabiru Restaurant
Price: $95 Members and their guests, price includes a glass of Bollinger champagne on arrival
Dress: Cocktail attire
Bookings: Contact Sophie Wilson on 07 5699 9000 or email
Monday 29 August – Ladies
Wednesday 31 August – Men’s
Thursday 1 September – Ladies
Friday 2 September – Men’s
Saturday 3 September – Men’s
Saturday 3 September – Ladies
Club Fitting and Demo Days
Using equipment that is custom fit to your swing is invaluable to your game, no matter your skill level.
The Club regularly hosts fitting days on The Pines driving range, giving you the opportunity to not only trial the latest golf equipment and discuss differences in products with qualified professional fitters, but more so to be custom fit with the right clubs for you.
Professional fitters from Titleist and Ping both use Trackman technology, which provides accurate data and instant analysis to compare your current equipment to the latest equipment on the market.
View details regarding upcoming fitting days here.
Titleist SM6 Vokey Wedge Fitting
The golf club will be hosting a Titleist SM6 wedge fitting afternoon on Thursday 15 September.
A proper wedge fitting starts with ensuring the golfer has the precise loft, bounce and grind for his or her game.
Accurate distance-gapping is a critical step in selecting the best wedge combination for your golf bag. Mr Bob Vokey recommends 4°-6° of loft separation between your wedges, resulting in 10-15 metre gaps. Most players will benefit from carrying four wedges, which leads to tighter distance gaps and more full swings. For every set of wedges purchased (3 or more), Members will receive a complimentary Titleist cap.
Date: Thursday 15 September 2016
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Location: The Pines chipping green
Bookings: Bookings can be made via the online tee sheet
Repairing Divots
Repairing divots is an essential part of keeping our golf courses in their best possible condition. Besides repairing one’s own divots, it can be of great assistance to further repair those overseen by others, as long as pace of play is adhered to. For best results, it is recommended to repair fairway divots in the following manner:
First step: Knock all four edges of the divot into the centre with an iron. This assists with quicker recovery of divots.
Second step: Fill in the divot with sand, being careful not to overfill it.
Third step: Level the sand off by lightly scraping it with your golf shoe to complete the divot repair.
The Pines Bunker Access Points
The Match and Greens Committee will commence trials using bunker access points on four holes of The Pines golf course.
Bunkers on holes 4, 5, 10 and 16 will have two small blue lines to indicate the place to enter and exit the bunker, with some bunkers having several access points. Bunker rakes are to be placed on a flat area in the bunker as close to the access point as possible, but away from any bunker edges.
We appreciate your co-operation throughout this trial period.
Tour Professional – Terry Price
After travelling the globe for more than a quarter of a century, Australian and European PGA Tour Professional Terry Price is delighted to share his skills and vast experience with Members who are looking to take their game to the next level.
Terry has toured the world learning from coaches like Butch Harmon, David Leadbetter, David Pelz and Mac O’Grady, and playing with many of the game’s greats such as Jack Nicklaus, Seve Ballesteros, Colin Montgomerie, Greg Norman and Adam Scott.
Renowned internationally for his “perfect swing” and eager to help golfers find their own perfect swing, Terry would like to offer Members a 20% discount off his 3 or 5-day golf schools based at The Palms and The Pines golf courses.
Terry’s Signature Schools for Members start from $1,596 per person.
To learn more please contact Peter Nicholson on (07) 3535 0610 or email pete@terrypricegolfschools.com.au
Sunday Barbecue Dinner
Dine at the Club on Sundays and enjoy a fine selection of barbequed meats throughout September.
Sunday barbecue dinners are accompanied with freshly prepared salads along with a hearty selection of meat cooked to perfection.
Weekly dessert specials available at $6 each along with vegetarian options on request.
Date: Sundays in Lakeview Bar
Time: Available from 5:30pm
Price: $20 per person | Desserts $6 each
Kakubin Whisky
Experience the special Kakubin Whisky this September paired with one of our new Lakeview Bar spring menu options, grilled Sicilian pork sausages with crushed potatoes, rocket, parmesan, pumpkin salad and jus.
Kakubin’s light, sweet aroma with a crisp finish differs from every other whisky in the world. By blending a wide variety of whiskies, Suntory succeeded in making a delicate drop with balance and versatility.
The Kakubin Highball, which is made with Kakubin whisky, fresh lemon and topped with soda water, is what many Japanese order when they raise their glasses for the first drink of the night. This overarching enjoyment of the Kakubin experience is the result of true Japanese craftsmanship in a unique climate, giving Kakubin its finely blended flavour.
Kakubin and Kakubin Highball $7.5
Featured Winery September – Coriole
Winemaker Alex Sherrah
Coriole was founded by Hugh and Molly Lloyd in 1967. The Estate is still owned by the Lloyd Family and is now managed by Mark and Paul Lloyd.
The Estate is situated in the undulating hills of the densely planted McLaren Vale region just within sight of the sea and less than an hour from Adelaide.
Winemaker Alex Sherrah
Coriole Fiano
The nose is floral with citrus, white peach and melon, while the palate is fresh and rich with honeydew and lemon. It displays good mouth feel with layers of flavour and weight, finishing long and clean.
Bottle $37 | Glass $7
Coriole Nero D’Avola
A bright nose of sweet wild berries, sage flowers and aniseed, the palate is light to medium-bodied with juicy plum and cherry.
Bottle $37 | Glass $7
These wines are available while stocks last.
Weekly Members’ Draw
The Members drawn in last week’s draw were Alan Thompson and John Leith. Alan and John were not present therefore this week’s draw value will jackpot to $1500.
This Sunday there will be three chances to find a winner. In order to claim the Members’ Draw, the winner must be present in Lakeview Bar at the time of the draw. If the winner is not present, the draw will remain at $1500 dining credit next week.
Woodlands Golf Club, Victoria
If you are ever planning a trip to Melbourne and wish to play some great golf courses, be sure to include a round of golf at our affiliate club Woodlands Golf Club to your itinerary.
Woodlands is located in the heart of the renowned Melbourne Sandbelt. Highly regarded by golfing purists, the championship layout provides a true test of golf.
Woodlands Golf Club is noted for its high level of presentation and welcoming club atmosphere, providing a complete golfing experience.
Our affiliate agreement with Woodlands Golf Club allows for Members to enjoy up to five rounds per year with up to three guests per round, at Woodlands’ member guest rate of $82.50 for both Members and guests.
Upon booking a round of golf at a reciprocal or affiliate golf club, please contact Laura Liebenau to request your letter of introduction
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