Chipshots – 24 November 2017
Posted on: 24 November
COURSE AND NEW CLUBHOUSE NEWS
Last week we received an updated video animation from Altis, the clubhouse architects, depicting how the completed clubhouse will look, including the surrounding gardens and landscaping. Click below to view the video.
On the clubhouse site the erecting of trusses for the Event Centre pod is almost complete. The first sections are now being erected in front the dining areas.
On the lower ground level all the individual rooms are taking shape, and a number of internal walls have started to go up. Today the builders will be commencing the installation of air-con ducting.
On the course the new 16th green which is located on the old first fairway is nearing completion. The green has been sanded and the surrounds spread with a growing medium. Drainage is still being installed on the approach to the green, and the green side bunkers still require shaping, but with everything going well this green should be ready for turfing and seeding early next week.
An incredible amount of fill has been delivered to the old 18th tee to build up the new 15th green. This area has been raised about 2m from the level of the old tee. Shaping of this green has already been completed, so the installation of drainage and irrigation will be underway early next week.
APPOINTMENT OF CATERERS FOR NEW CLUBHOUSE
We are excited to announce the appointment of Forte Catering & Events, who will be in charge of catering operations at the new clubhouse.
Forte Catering & Events is an award-winning Sydney based caterer committed to the art of creating fine food and stunning events.
Established in 1995, the success of Forte has been recognised with numerous awards including twice being the winner of National Corporate Caterer of the Year and Wedding Caterer of the Year.
Recently Forte has been recognised for its dedication and commitment by industry peers at the annual Restaurant & Caterers Association Awards;
2017 Winner “Best Wedding Caterer”
2017 Finalist “Best Corporate Caterer”
2017 Regional Finalist “Best Function/Convention Caterer”
2017 Regional Finalist “Best Events Caterer”
2016 Finalist “Best Wedding Caterer”
2016 Finalist “Best Corporate Caterer”
2014 Winner “Best Wedding Caterer”
2014 Winner “Best Corporate Caterer”
2013 Winner “Best Wedding Caterer”
2012 Winner “Best Event Caterer”
We are looking forward to embarking on what we believe will be a successful partnership between Forte and Strathfield Golf Club.
To find out more about Forte, visit their website at fortecatering.com.au
ANDREW CANNON APPOINTED AS COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
Following the resignation of Paul Keary, Andrew Cannon has been appointed as our new course superintendent. Andrew has worked at Strathfield Golf Club since October 2016 in the position of 2IC. Previous to joining Strathfield Golf Club, Andrew held the position of Course Superintendent at Campbelltown Golf Club for a number of years.
To assist Andrew in his new role, Peter Murphy has been appointed as 2IC. Peter has worked at Strathfield as a member of the green staff since February this year. He previously was a Senior Greenkeeper at Royal Sydney Golf Club.
We wish both Andrew and Peter the best of luck in their new roles, and are confident that they will provide us with a top class golf course.
ANNUAL PRESENTATION NIGHT GALLERY
Congratulations once again to all our major competition winners. The photos from the night have now been uploaded into a galley and can be found on the members homepage, or by clicking the link below.
ANNUAL PRESENTATION NIGHT GALLERY
ANNUAL REPORT AND AGM NOTICE
Click to link below to access the 2017 Annual Report and the Annual General Meeting Notice to be held on Friday 24 November 2017 at 7:00pm.
CLICK HERE to access 2017 Annual Report and AGM Notice
Hard copies of the Annual Report are available upon request and can be picked up from the club office.
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