Golf Course Renovations
Details of this year’s golf course renovations have been confirmed and will take place on the following dates:
The Pines golf course
Monday 31 October until Friday 4 November 2016
Available for play from Saturday 5 November 2016
The Palms golf course
Monday 9 January 2017 until Friday 13 January 2017
Available for play from Saturday 14 January 2017
Golf course renovations process
Stage 1: Verti-cutting (scarifying)
Removes matt and thatch
Promotes new shoot and root growth
Helps in the control of disease outbreaks
Stage 2: Aerification (coring)
Improves drainage
Removes matt and thatch
Relieves compaction
Increases oxygen in the root zone
Stage 3: Topdressing
Improves drainage
Restores and improves the putting surface
Stage 4: Fertilising
Assists with plant recovery
Improves soil structure through soil amendments
Increases microbial activity
The golf course benefits from renovations as they improve overall plant health, reduce surface drainage, relieve compaction, offset and displace sodium and promote overall new growth in vegetation.
The renovations our Golf Course Maintenance team undertake are necessary in order to continue to provide the two high-standard golf courses consistently throughout the year. The impact to the conditions of the course should see a full recovery to optimal playing conditions in six weeks, depending on weather.
The proposed timing of golf course renovations is not taken lightly. Your patience and co-operation throughout the renovation periods will be greatly appreciated.
Ladies’ Caddy and Pennant Players Trophy
While 56 Ladies were met with slightly windy conditions for the 2016 Ladies’ Caddy and Pennant Players’ Trophy, the weather did not hinder the scoring.
The A Grade players were tightly contested with Marie Manning winning on countback over Irene Hall, both on 36 points. Third place went to Faye Williams with 35 points on countback.
Keiko Lim managed to take out B Grade on a countback as well, matching Deirdre McAlpine on 36 points. Jenny Thackeray managed to lock in third place with her score of 33 points.
C Grade saw the best score of the day with Joanna Lee notching up an impressive 41 points, an impressive 7 points clear of runner-up Sue Lethbridge on 34 points.
Nonetheless, the major trophy for the day was for the caddies and players of the 2016 Ladies’ Pennant Series.
Irene Hall produced the best round of the Pennant players with her score of 36 points.
Of the caddies who contested, Robyn McDonald was the best with 28 points.
The golf course was presented in fantastic condition with full credit to our Golf Course Maintenance team.
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Pennant series and we look forward to another successful season in 2017.
Men’s Foursomes Championship
25 September will see the commencement of the 2016 Men’s Foursomes Championship, a 36-hole Stroke Play event.
Defending Champions Paul Smerdon and Troy Devine will be looking to make it three-in-a-row if they can clinch the 2016 title.
Both players are in fantastic form playing off scratch and +1, respectively, and will be tough to beat.
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 completed on the bunkers on holes 9 and 11 of The Pines golf course and new turf has been laid in place of the old bunkers on the 11th. New fairway lines have had their cut. New turf area will be fertilised and topdressed over the coming weeks. 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. These bunkers will be brought back into play in the coming weeks.
The Palms Bunker Refurbishment
Over the past six weeks, works have been ongoing to restore a number of bunkers to their former condition. Restoration has been completed on all bunkers deemed critical on The Palms golf course and works
have begun on the remainder of the bunkers on the front nine.
are now complete on holes 1-7. Works include 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 six weeks to become established and of a suitable condition for use. Daily maintenance of the area has started this week. For those Members wishing to practice their bunker game, practice hole 3 and The Palms short game practice facility are 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 – Results
The Sunday Mixed Golf event was played on The Pines golf course on Sunday 18 September in a 12:30pm shotgun start. The day’s format was an Irish Four Ball Stableford,
While wet weather threatened the event early and quickly reduced the size of the field, those teams that persevered were met with a relatively rain-free afternoon of golf.
Bernie Croft, John McGreal, Bruce Spencer and Greg Milliner were victorious in the modified event by only one point. Their team score of 79 points edged out the team of Anne and Rob Hill and Jenny and Peter Leeson, who secured second place with 78 points.
Bernie Croft and Wendy Nelson won the nearest the pins on the 16th hole.
The next Social Sunday event will be a Modified Lone Ranger to be played on 2 October.
Modified Lone Ranger
A four-player team event. On each hole, one player in each foursome is designated the “Lone Ranger”. That designation rotates throughout the round; for example, Player A has it on the first hole, B on the second, C on the third, D on the fourth, then back to A on the fifth and so on. For a shotgun start, Player A is still the Lone Ranger on holes 1, 5, 9, 13 and 17 on the course no matter which hole the group starts on. In Lone Ranger, three scores per hole are added together for the team score. One of those three scores must be from the Lone Ranger. So on each hole, the team score will be the score of the player designated the Lone Ranger, plus the best two scores of the other three players on the team.
Refreshing Spring Juice
This spring, sit back and enjoy 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 sweetcorn fritters; sweetcorn fritters, tomato, avocado, lemon oil salsa and 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 Fine Dining 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 delicious menu options including our signature dish of the week: Sunshine Coast prawn, dill arancini with rocket salad and parmesan crisp.
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.
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
New Members Welcome and Cocktail Party
On Friday 14 October, the Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club Board and Management will be hosting the third New Members Welcome and Cocktail Party for 2016 to welcome new Equity Members of the Club.
All Members are invited to attend the Cocktail Party from 6pm for drinks and canapés followed by optional dining in The Jabiru Restaurant.
Attendance at the Cocktail Party is complimentary for Members who dine in The Jabiru Restaurant afterwards and enjoy the table d’hôte menu.
Date: Friday 14 October 2016
Time: 6pm
Location: Clubhouse Foyer
Price: $20 includes drinks and canapés. Complimentary for Members who dine in The Jabiru afterwards
Bookings: Contact Sophie Wilson on 07 5699 9000or 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
Philip Shaw Winemakers Dinner
The Club is pleased to be hosting the Philip Shaw Winemakers Dinner on Thursday 24 November 2016.
Philip Shaw winery is located in a bluestone barn on the undulating slopes of Orange, New South Wales, and produces cool climate wines of elegance, intensity and distinct varietal character.
The Koomooloo vineyard spreads over 47 hectares and is solely where Philip Shaw wines are crafted.
With many awards including the Prix D’Excellence awarded in 1998 and Best Red Wine in 2002, Philip Shaw wines are highly sought after as they boast strong, bright and elegant fruit features.
Members and their guests are invited to taste these fine wines while being spoilt with delicious canapés and a four-course meal. Each meal will be accompanied by a divine selection of Philip Shaw wines.
Date: Thursday 24 November 2016
Time: 6:30pm – 11:30pm
Location: The Jabiru Restaurant
Price: $89 Members and their guests
Dress: Cocktail attire
Bookings: Contact Sophie Wilson on 07 5699 9000 or email
Christmas Day Lunch
This Christmas celebrate with your family and friends at the Club, whilst sitting back at Lakeview Bar making new memories with your loved ones.
Relax and enjoy a delicious variety of seafood, Christmas meats and desserts while treating your guests to a beverage package.
Santa will make a special appearance on the day to give a little gift to all children attending.
Date: Sunday 25 December 2016
Time: 12pm to 3pm
Location: Clubhouse
Price: Adults $180 per person | Children 13–17 years $85 each | Children 5–12 years $50 each | 4 years and under free of charge
Bookings: Contact Sophie Wilson on 07 5699 9000 or email
Monday 12 September – Ladies
Wednesday 14 September – Men’s
Thursday 15 September – Ladies
Saturday 16 September – Men’s
Saturday 17 September – Ladies
Golf Shop Special
For this week only, buy any two FootJoy gloves and receive the third for half price. As the temperature starts to rise, the extra perspiration will cause your gloves to deteriorate quicker. Stock up for the coming months with this special offer. Applies to current floor stock only. Discount will apply to the lowest priced glove.
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 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 Mandi Els, Richard Burton and Beverly Hyde. Mandi, Richard and Beverly were not present therefore this week’s draw value will remain at $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.
Royal Adelaide Golf Club
Royal Adelaide Golf Club has long been considered South Australia’s best course. Royal Adelaide is regularly ranked in the top 100 golf courses in the world as per Golf Magazine (U.S.A.), as well as scoring a perfect 100 points in the Rolex Top 1000 course ratings. The course’s 14th hole, a picturesque par 4 of index 1, was selected as one of the top 100 golf holes in the world.
Internationally acclaimed and ranked in the top ten in Australia, Royal Adelaide is as enjoyable a playing experience for the club golfer as it is an exacting and demanding test for the loftiest professional. Royal Adelaide is a privilege to play and all Members are encouraged to take advantage of this fantastic affiliate arrangement.
Royal Adelaide’s member guest rate is $80 per person for Members and up to three guests per round, available up to five times per year.
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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