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.
Congratulations to the Sanctuary Cove Ladies’ Pennant Team 1
Congratulations to our Sanctuary Cove Ladies’ Pennant Team 1 for winning the 2016 Division 1 Women’s Golf Gold Coast Pennant title.
The season came down to a match against the Sanctuary Cove Ladies’ Pennant Team 2 on The Pines golf course, with Team 1 comfortably winning five games to zero.
Congratulations to the Ladies who played brilliantly all season:
Georgia Clarke
Isabelle Taylor
Audy White
Lail Emmerson-Smale
Shirley Dean
Kristy Oswin
Margie Hay
Raewyn Ellis-Doff
This caps off another remarkable season for our Ladies’ Pennant teams and truly emphasizes the great competitive strength and spirit amongst our Lady Members.
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Paul Hibberd 3 & 2 win
Raymond Smith 1 up win
Craig Delianis all square
Floyd Evans 3 & 1 win
Doug Green 6 & 5 loss
The team plays Coolangatta Tweed Golf Club at Burleigh Golf Club next Monday 29 August. Good luck to all players.
Mixed Winter Challenge
Congratulations to Geoff and Denise Hodge who took out the Mixed Winter Challenge for 2016 with a fantastic score of 46 points in the final played on Sunday 28 August 2016.
Geoff and Denise were five shot winners from John Lee and Marion Towler (41 points) and Madonna Angelo Siokos finished in 3rd place with a score of 39 points.
A special thank you to Greg and Jan Herring for all their hard work and for the trophies that they kindly donated for the Challenge. This event has grown every year and Greg has been the driving force behind this.
Upcoming Golf Club Improvement Projects
Throughout August, a number of improvement projects will continue at the Golf Club, with the majority of works focused on enhancing the golf courses. The upcoming works are outlined below:
The Pines Bunker Upgrade
The Club is continuing The Pines bunker upgrades which began on Monday 22 August. The improvements already implemented have focused on upgrading existing bunkers that are to remain in place under the Palmer Design Masterplan. Works have now commenced on the fairway bunkers on holes 9, 11 and 17 with a number of bunkers being deleted and new bunkers added. This process will take approximately two weeks, with any areas undergoing works clearly marked as GUR.
The Palms Bunker Refurbishment
Following a recent audit of the bunkers on The Palms golf course, there have been a number of bunkers identified that require repair. This repair process began on Monday 1 August all critical bunkers on holes 1-8 have undergone repairs and in coming weeks bunkers on 9-18 will be addressed. Bunkers undergoing works will be marked as GUR as required.
The Pines Chipping Area
This week the new green was stolonised and new turf was laid on the greens surround. The new green will take 12 weeks to become established and works will commence on the new turf next week. For those Members wishing to practice their bunker game, practice hole 3 or The Palms short game practice facility will be available.
The Country Club Upgrade
Last week work began on the first stage of The Country Club upgrade with the construction of an outside deck located adjacent to the existing Michael’s Restaurant and Grille Bar. This area will take approximately six weeks to complete and will increase the Club’s capacity to host events at The Country Club, whilst also improving the existing amenity for Country Club Members and visiting golfers. Further works to the interior are yet to be confirmed and further updates will be provided as required.
The Pines Practice Hole 2 tee Upgrade
The Pines practice hole 2 (P2) will have its tee box enlarged by approximately 1500 square metres, allowing Members to practice shots ranging from 40m – 150m distance, a significant improvement to the existing practice facilities at the Club. Tuft has now been laid in this area and will ready for use in approximately 8 weeks time.
Mixed Social Sunday Golf
The next Sunday Mixed Golf event will be played on The Pines golf course this Sunday 4 September in a 12:30pm shotgun start.
The day’s format will be a Four Person Ambrose, 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.
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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 6 September – 8am-midday
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.
Mixed Social Sunday Golf sponsored by MGD Wealth
On Sunday 28 August 128 players took part in a Social Sunday event sponsored by MGD Wealth.
The event began with food and champagne served by the putting green where there was lots of laughs and a lot of fun was had.
A 4-Ball Stableford competition took place on a perfect day and course prepared to a very high standard.
Gary and Natasha Kotzur found the conditions right to their liking with a superb score of 46 stableford points to be the days winners on a countback from Geoff and Denise Hodge.
A very special thank you to MGD Wealth who sponsored the day and made the day one to remember. A special mention to CEO John Barton and directors Stephen Furness, Andrew Albury and Ling Dias who all had a great day on and off the golf course.
Tee off for Breast Cancer Research
This September the Club is proud to host a Ladies’ Tee off for Breast Cancer Research charity golf day, to assist in raising vital funds for the Breast Cancer Institute of Australia (BCIA). Ladies are invited to dress in pink and bring their friends for a fun-filled day. The event will include a raffle and a prize for best dressed player, as well as refreshing pink sparkling wine and pink desserts.
The competition format will be a 2-Person Ambrose and entry includes the golf competition fee, on-course delicacies, a brunch box, sparkling wine and a delectable lunch in Lakeview Bar at the completion of golf.
Date: Thursday 8 September 2016
Time: 8:30am shotgun start followed by lunch in Lakeview Bar
Location: The Pines golf course and Lakeview Bar
Price: $65 Members and guests, including golf, lunch and a $30 donation to BCIA
Bookings: Via the online tee sheet
Please note this event allows for a limit of one (1) guest per Member.
Tempt your Tastebuds
Lakeview Bar is offering an alluring special to enjoy with family and friends.
Purchase one of the Lakeview Bar menu’s delicious Share Platters and receive a 1L carafe of premium Petaluma Chardonnay or Pinot Noir for only $29.
Lakeview Bar is open for lunch from 11am daily and offers the perfect setting for you to entertain your friends and family while indulging in one of our Share Platters and wine special while overlooking the 18th fairway.
Offer valid for a limited time only.
Saturday Mornings Have Never Looked Better – image required
This Saturday morning, bring your family and friends into Lakeview Bar and enjoy our new spring juice special, the 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 Eggs Florentine served with sautéed spinach and poached eggs on a toasted English muffin with Hollandaise sauce.
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 Breakfast menu click here.
WIN a Delicious Gourmet Food and Wine Hamper – image required
Dine in The Jabiru Restaurant on a Friday evening for your chance to win a delicious Gourmet Food and Wine Hamper valued at $1200.
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 Willowgrave cheddar cheese
¼ wedge of Willowgrave 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 main meal to be entered into the draw. The winner will be drawn on Friday 28 October 2016.
Date: Dine on or before Friday 28 October 2016 for your chance to WIN
Bookings: Phone Lakeview Bar on 5699 9000
Spring into The Jabiru Restaurant – image required
Commencing Friday 2 September, the Club is exciting to announce the new Table d’hôte menu designed by Danny Donohue will be available.
Members and their guests will be delighted by the new mouth-watering menu options including our signature dish of the week Ginger and rice wine grilled chicken breast with sweet potato Thai basil salad, steamed baby bok choy and soy chicken broth.
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.
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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 ProDry FootJoy socks valued at $17.95.
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Daphne provides high-quality golf head covers in a wide variety of fun and authentic animal designs. Head covers can be purchased in different sizes to suit all types of clubs from putters to oversized drivers. Pick your favourites and make your bag unique!
While stocks last, purchase any 2 head covers for only $95, for a saving of $24.90. Offer applicable to current floor stock only.
Father’s Day
Spoil your father this Father’s Day and take him out to breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Clubhouse whilst enjoying drink specials throughout the day.
Indulge in one of our three breakfast specials, the delicious Chef’s Eggs Benedict, the day’s hearty meat omelette or the flavoursome big breakfast, and receive a complimentary coffee with each special.
Sit back and relax with our lunch special, a tender fillet of beef on pommes Anna with wilted baby spinach, confit cherry tomato and pinot noir jus, for all to enjoy.
Our casual Sunday dinner special will include a gourmet barbeque accompanied with refreshing beer or wine.
Come in to Lakeview Bar this Father’s Day for a day your father will remember.
Date: Sunday 4 September 2016
Location: Clubhouse
Bookings: Contact Sophie Wilson on 5699 9000 or email
Spring High Tea
We invite you to indulge in the delightful ritual of High Tea and to welcome spring with your friends. For one afternoon, The Jabiru Restaurant will be transformed into your own private tea party.
The event will feature an informative talk by Dr Lara Herrero from the Institute for Glycomics at Griffith University about her research of the mosquito-borne virus Ross River Fever. In addition, you will enjoy displays of the latest head-turning millinery by Brisbane Milliners Alison Clark and Brenda Wilson, coupled with eye-catching fashion from The Resort Shoppe and Calypso, which are sure to inspire you in planning your outfits for the upcoming Spring Racing Carnival. A welcome glass of bubbles upon arrival will assist in toasting farewell to winter and its cold mornings.
Those who attend the event will receive a special gift on the day.
Date: Monday 5 September 2016
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Location: The Jabiru Restaurant
Price: $39 per person with $5 from every ticket sale donated to the Institute for Glycomics, Griffith University
Inclusions: Welcome glass of sparkling wine and High Tea
Bookings: Contact Sophie Wilson on 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
2016 Social Events
The Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club Social Committee is busy organising a number of upcoming events. As the year progresses, any additions will be considered as the popularity and attendance of each function is assessed. All of the Social Committee events are always enjoyable occasions and we encourage you to attend as many as possible. View further details here.
Monday 22 August – Ladies
Wednesday 17 August – Men’s pdf required
Thursday 25 August – Ladies
Friday 26 August
Saturday 27 August – Men’s
Saturday 27 August – 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.
Golf Professional – Michael Jones
Michael Jones Golf Performance can improve Members’ golf using world-class technology. Michael is excited to introduce FlightScope’s 3D Motion Tracking and Boditrak Pressure System.
FlightScope’s 3D Motion Tracking Devices are not just about ball measurement; they can also help with your golf swing analysis by measuring 27 variables related to your ball, club or swing.
Boditrak Pressure System captures a golfer’s balance pattern indoors, outdoors, uphill, downhill, on the putting green and in the sand trap. Its flexible, roll-up design makes it easy to set up, use and move to the next hole or golf course.
MJGolfPerformance September Special Offer:
Experience FlightScope and/or Boditrak technology with three one-hour lessons for just $350. Price includes a lesson report with captured data emailed to you at the conclusion of each lesson.
Sunday Barbeque Dinner
Dine at the Club on Sundays and enjoy a fine selection of barbequed meats throughout September.
Sunday barbeque 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 – 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 wildberries, 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 Al Hurst and Brian George. Al and Brian were not present therefore this week’s draw value will jackpot to $1400.
This Sunday there will be two 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 jackpot to $1500 dining credit next week.
Royal Femantle Golf Club, Western Australia
For those Members planning a trip to Western Australia, be sure to include a round of golf at our affiliate club Royal Fremantle Golf Club in your itinerary.
Royal Fremantle is one of the few golf clubs that still occupies its original site. The course can be tamed on a still day, but when the prevailing sea breeze, colloquially called the “Fremantle Doctor”, arrives after midday, only the best swings survive.
Royal Fremantle, at 6168m, is not long by modern standards. Plans are in place to lengthen some tees as part of regular course maintenance and development plans, but this will be done only in keeping with the original intentions; to provide a course for all players and to encourage participation in the sport. Royal Fremantle is not solely about providing a championship venue for professional tournament play to be utilised once a year. The course is well maintained with tidy tee boxes, clearly defined Kikuyu fairways that are amongst the best in the country all year round, and Bent grass greens that are deceptively quick. However, when a shot goes astray the penalty is fair, and there is always a chance to manufacture a shot from under the trees to get the ball back into play.
Royal Fremantle Golf Club is a beautiful Members’ style golf club that you will truly enjoy. Green fees are $70 per Member including cart hire, with a maximum of five rounds per year permitted.
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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