WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 13
GREEN KEEPER The Board is taking steps to hire a Superintendent. We hope this will be finalised shortly. Two big Sundays in the Clubhouse We have had two big Sundays for the Club and Bistro. Mother’s Day was a well-attended event with a great meal provided by Peter and Dimi. Sunday 28 May was an […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 12
Greens Improvement Program and Course Maintenance Course Flags Many members have commented on the new flags and flagsticks. Jo and Dave Dixon kindly donated them to the club. We all appreciate your kind generosity. Thanks Jo and Dave. A number of people have commented on how good the course is looking. I am sure all […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 11
Greens Improvement Program and Course Maintenance As you are aware we had to delay the second chemicals spraying of the greens. We hope to reschedule shortly. Torn Flags – Members are requested to handle the Flagsticks and the Flags with care. Tying the fabric or using it to wipe balls etc causes deterioration and unsightliness. […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 10
Greens Improvement Program and Course Maintenance The initial application of chemicals to most of the greens to combat the intrusion of couch, kikuyu and summer grass took place on Monday 24 April. Thanks to those who came to do this work, Tony Crowe, Peter Weewan, Ian Westley, John Hunter and Dan Williams. Our other volunteers […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 9
Course Maintenance When the wet conditions improve measures will be taken by the greenkeeper and volunteers to patch up greens that have been damaged. Volunteers are endeavouring to keep waterlogged areas cut down. Please come along and help when you can as extra hands to help are always welcome. Easter Raffle Don’t forget to buy […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 8
Knockout Championships The Ladies champion is Gai Bass who defeated Kerryn Coldrey at the 19th hole in bad conditions on Thursday 30 March. Congratulations Gai and commiserations Kerryn. I am sure everyone admires the tenacity of both ladies for finishing in such bad conditions. The Men’s knockout champion is Ian Elliott who defeated Peter Weewan […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 7
Course Maintenance As you would all realise we had to delay the works planned for the greens at the club due to the excessive rain. We hope to be able to reschedule the works in the next few weeks. Keep watching this space. Don’t forget about our adopt a bunker initiative. Keep up the good […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 6
Course Maintenance Due to the rain over the last few weeks, and the expected rain, we were not able to undertake the works on the greens as we had hoped. The 9th green has not been able to be ‘nuked’ (poisoned), as was planned. We are still hoping to access Avondale Golf Club and harvest […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 5
Caterers The new caterer, Peter Maltezos and his wife Dimi, ran their first lunch and dinner service on Wednesday 22 February. There was a good crowd of people in attendance and the food received very positive feedback. Come down and try out the quite extensive menu. Make sure you book. Opening hours and the menu […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 4
Caterers The new caterer, Peter Maltezos commences on Wednesday 22 February for lunch. Opening hours are displayed at the club. We hope to advertise the menu shortly. Come down and try out the new food. Major Pennant Congratulations to our Major Pennants team defeating Cammeray at the Valley 5½ to 1½. This Sunday 19 February […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 3
Major Pennant The first match is this Sunday 12 February against Cammeray at the Valley teeing off at 9.00am. Come along and support the team. Good luck to the team. Update on meeting with Golf NSW Agronomist A copy of the Golf NSW report is available at the club for members to read. Some of […]
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE VALLEY No 2
Update on meeting with Golf NSW Agronomist We have received the detailed report from Martyn Black from Golf NSW regarding actions required on the course and have commenced implementing some of the recommendations. A copy is available at the club for members to read. Actions taken to date include: Removal of the four large bottlebrush […]