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Keeper's Column

 
AUTUMN & WINTER COURSE GREENS REPORT 2026

GREENS

Throughout the autumn and winter period, the primary objective has been to maintain healthy, firm, and consistent putting surfaces while minimising disease pressure during cooler, wetter conditions.

Fungicide Program: Preventative fungicide rotations were undertaken to reduce the risk of dollar spot, pythium, and other seasonal diseases.

Fertiliser Program: Low to moderate nitrogen, potassium, iron and trace elements were applied to maintain plant health and color through cooler months.

Wetting Agents: Monthly wetting agent applications improved moisture uniformity and infiltration.

Broadleaf Weed Control: Selective herbicides controlled for clover, Bindii, cudweed and other broadleaf weeds around green surrounds will start in the coming month

Cultural Practices: Solid tine aeration was used for autumn renovations, light topdressing, rolling, edging of greens to reduce kikuyu encroachment, and moisture monitoring.

 
TEES

Balanced fertiliser applications to maintain healthy turf. Routine divoting with sand to repaired wear. Pre-emergent herbicides targeted winter grass (Poa annua). Broadleaf herbicides to controlled seasonal weeds in the coming month.

 
FAIRWAYS

Liquid fertiliser applications to maintain kikuyu health. Pre-emergent herbicides reduced winter grass invasion. Broadleaf herbicides-controlled clover, bindii and cudweed in the coming month.

 
WINTER WORKS

Clearing of the 1st and putter green drains to improve surface drainage; path trimming; garden maintenance; reclaiming of long rough areas; irrigation servicing including sprinklers, valves and leak repairs; scheduled machinery servicing including grinding reels, engine and hydraulic maintenance.

 
SUMMARY

The autumn and winter program focused on turf health, disease and weed prevention, infrastructure maintenance, and preparing the course for a strong spring recovery.

See you all on the course.

Course Superintendent – Mat S.

Captain's Corner

A Year of Golfing Memories

It’s been a great year at Macarthur Grange Country Club. Our club has continued to thrive, with increased membership thanks to our dedicated members, staff and volunteers.

The new Board of Governors

President – David Le Beau

Captain – Anthony Dodd

Vice- Captain – Marty Williams

Secretary – Ian Hawkins

Treasurer – Glenn Rufford

Match Committee – TBA

Some Highlights of this Year

Club Championship Winners 2024

Congratulations to our winners, well played.

“A” Grade – Dean Rados

“B” Grade – Neville Ashton-Hay

“C” Grade – Peter Drinkwater

Pennants

Majors – Played well and were competitive in all games, looking forward to next year.

Masters – Qualified for the Finals for the first time, unfortunately going down to Bonnie Doone.

Warren Gibson – Gibson Qualified for the Finals in 2024, unfortunately going down to Randwick, 2025 is about to start, good luck to our team.

Course

The course is in the best condition it has been in over recent times. A huge thank you to Mat and his amazing team, who’ve done an outstanding job considering we have had a few major rain events this last year.

Local Rules

Preferred lies on the fairways only.

All bunkers are now back in play unless marked with a white line.

Community Engagement: 

We’ll continue to strengthen our ties with the local community through charitable initiatives and partnerships.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication.

Club Captain – Anthony Dodd