Christmas Newsletter 2020

‘2020 Staff & Member Christmas Twilight’ Christmas Newsletter 2020

THE CLUB RECENTLY ACQUIRED AN OLD VIDEO OF THE KOOYONGA COURSE FILMED IN 1932 Click to View the Footage

FROM THE quality, the management of our rough and vegetation and other CAPTAIN “one percenters”. Landscaping around the new clubhouse extension has been 2020 has been a momentous completed and we have recently developed a course vegetation year for Kooyonga Golf Club plan for 2020-2025, a link for which is included in Richard’s with a huge gap between the course report. highlight and the lowlight! We are well advanced in planning for an upgrade of the Obviously, the lowlight came maintenance facility to increase efficiency and staff amenities. in the insidious form of the We’ll keep you informed of progress on this important project. COVID-19 pandemic and its I would just like to remind members that we have banned push effect on our golfing enjoyment buggies from going across greens and collars and between bunkers although that should be put and would ask that you co-operate with this policy to save wear into perspective when you see and tear on our greens and surrounds. the enormous toll it has taken throughout the world. Hopefully, we have seen the worst of it but as we saw with the While on the subject of wear and tear, I would also like to remind recent total lockdown, we can’t afford to be complacent. With you to rake bunkers, repair pitch marks and put sand in divots. It that in mind, I would urge all members to follow the Government’s is our course and if these things are not attended to, we have only advice and the directions given by the club to minimise the risk of ourselves to blame! infection. Please stay safe! Congratulations to our Senior Pennant team who won the Div 3 Without doubt, the highlight was the completion of our clubhouse Final against Mt Osmond 6.5 to 0.5 on Monday 14 December. The renovations. The end result has been acclaimed by members and team had a fantastic season winning every individual match of visitors alike and is a facility that we can be truly proud of. every round bar one, an achievement to be incredibly proud of. Well I think it’s important to stress that while the $8.75M cost is high, done team! we are unlikely to have to carry out any major renovations to the With the cancellation of the Women’s Australian Open, we will now clubhouse for a couple of decades. It is also worth pointing out that be turning our attention to the Australian Amateur Championship that we are able to service the debt and pay down the principal – a mixed event that will be held between February 9 and 12. Let’s while also being able to fund our normal capital program. hope that galleries will be allowed at golf tournaments by then so Having said that, we have to prepare ourselves for a hit to our we can all enjoy some outstanding golf. revenue because of COVID-19 restrictions and the loss of income I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New from functions, corporate golf and visitors. Subscription fee Year. Please stay safe and perhaps it would be good to reflect on increases will be required to offset these losses and the planned Kooyonga’s values which are respect, excellence, inclusivity and reduction in Category One playing members. friendliness! Course-wise, we are not planning on any major works over the next Terry Anderson 12 months and instead will be concentrating our efforts on turf Captain

likely need replacement within 5-10 years. We have recently been issued a water allocation licence by the Department of Environment and Water that will require carefully management of available water supply from bores to avoid additional annual cost to the Club. A new irrigation system will certainly provide greater flexibility with water application and efficiency improvements that Committee will carefully consider when reviewing the capital cost of this project in future years. • In recent months, Committee have commenced work on a concept masterplan for a new on course toilet facility after being approached by the Kooyonga Foundation who are keen to fund this project within the next 12-18 months subject to development approvals. • Committee have developed an updated policy on the acquisition of properties of strategic value on our boundary. Strategic properties fall into one of three categories: FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER 1. boundary property risks that may well impact on the Club being able to maintain a Championship Golf Course 2020 has been an extremely busy and challenging period as we 2. opportunities to add length to the course and have grappled with COVID-19 restrictions at the same time as improvements to holes / practice facilities that are being completing a significant Clubhouse project. Both have affected “softened” by technology our ability to provide our members with the quality of services and facilities that members have come to expect, with our management team constantly on their toes keeping up with changes and 3. opportunities to expand its facilities and services to communicating with the membership. I may not have gone grey, meet the short, medium and long term needs of the Club but I have certainly lost much of my hair and am now fearful that • In line with this updated policy, the Club recently acquired a baldness is not far away! property at 5 Willingale Avenue Lockleys just to the South of I cannot thank members enough for their patience and co- the 16th tee. This property has been purchased because it operation throughout the year, we have really appreciated all your facilitates potential future improvements to the layout of the support and understanding. 16th and 17th holes, including their lengthening in support of our strategic aim to improve the “championship” status of the golf course as well as providing opportunities to reduce 2020 IN REVIEW boundary risks behind the 16th green. While the clubhouse project and COVID-19 dominated our • Committee and management have continued discussions focus and attention in 2020, Committee and management have continued to keep one eye on the future and have been working on regarding opportunities to grow external income to put less pressure on subscription fee increases in future. The various initiatives embedded within the 2020-2025 strategic plan, recently installed mobile phone power left of the 16th fairway including but not limited to the following: is one such example and will generate close to $600K in additional income over a 20 year contract with annual rental • Committee continue to review the membership structure of $22,000 in year one, to be indexed by 3 per cent per year and category quotas with round numbers spiking by up to for the term of the contract. Experience suggests that other 40% during COVID-19 and total rounds for the year on track telecommunication companies including Optus and Vodafone to exceed 50K for the first time. Committee plan to reduce are likely to approach the Club to add their equipment to Category 1 playing numbers from 525 to 450 over the next the tower and we could expect income to grow to more than 3-5 years through natural attrition, which will require growth $30,000 per year in the near future. in subscription fees above normal annual increases, however the member reduction will help improve member access to the course that is expected by our membership. • The Course Committee has taken considerable time in 2020 to prepare an updated Vegetation Plan for 2020-2025 to guide current and future Committees and help educate members on • We commenced the transition from a separate Women’s the our vegetation principles and hole by hole plans for work to Committee to a Women’s Sub-Committee in early 2020 be completed over the next 5 years. to further the aims of our “one club” philosophy by having one governance structure overseeing all aspects of Club management. The new structure strengthens women’s golf by • The Course Committee have continued to review the 5 year giving female members direct representation on the General plan for the course and greens replacement programme with a Committee via Sub Committee Chair, Jill Trenorden. view to minimise construction work on the course prior to our centenary in 2023. • A masterplan for an upgrade to the maintenance facility is • In conjunction with the Kooyonga Foundation Committee, close to completion with Committee keen to bring forward a Committee have been reviewing the most appropriate stage of works for completion in 2021 to provide additional structure to promote future member bequests to help attract shedding space, a more efficient layout for our fleet of sufficient funds to support the future growth and strength of machinery and improved amenities for staff. the Club. • Additional work has been undertaken on a concept masterplan for the replacement of our ageing irrigation system which will

LOOKING FORWARD TO 2021 the club, and we encourage members to actively promote our social membership to non-golfing family members and colleagues to attract and promote growth in utilisation of the We look forward with some optimism to a less stressful 2021 club. where we can focus on member services and presenting a wonderfully conditioned course for members to enjoy an interrupted golfing programme and pre and post golf hospitality • New marketing material including a new video highlighting areas of the club and membership benefits will be developed in our new clubhouse facility. Having said that, we won’t stand still to promote our new services and expansive facilities. We and will continue to implement change and new initiatives to add value to your membership experience. encourage members to consider and promote Kooyonga as a perfect venue for any family or corporate function. • It is close to two years since we last surveyed the membership and so after a challenging year we feel now is an appropriate • We will continue to promote our Tee Off With Friends and time to survey the membership to assess our performance and Pathway to Membership programmes to generate interest for women to join the Club. The Women’s Sub Committee are opportunities for improvement. The comprehensive member currently reviewing our programmes and generating ideas to survey will be distributed in early 2021 and I encourage members to have their say and help us better understand strengthen the mentoring and integration of new women into the both the golf and social aspects of Club membership to current and future membership expectations. increase the likelihood for women to upgrade to Category 2 • Our new Head Chef, Zac Ronayne has settled well into Club membership. life at Kooyonga with excellent feedback to date on his • We will further develop a range of annual events for younger food quality. With a better understanding of member food expectations after 3 months of employment, Zac is planning members following successful events held in 2020 thanks to the support from a young member taskforce including Matt new menus to be launched for the members lounge and ala a Ormsby, Ned Looker and Jordan Kane. carte restaurant from 1 February 2021. • We will continue to add to the selection of cellared wines on • Our junior clinic programme will be strengthened in 2021 with the appointment of PGA Associates in Darcy Salamon and offer in the wine room and will launch a series of intimate Jordan Kane to work alongside Daniel Blackwell to expand the vertical premium tasting events in the wine room for interested members including visits from the winemaker, Operation 36 programme that was compromised in 2020 due to COVID-19. pairing cheese/canapes and a signed bottle of current vintage to take home. Wine lunches will also be hosted in the HL Rymill Room. Aside from the initiatives mentioned above and projects referred to by Terry Anderson is his article, I look forward to another busy year ahead as we continue to refine our membership offering and • With more exclusive member areas as well as flexible spaces such as the new northern deck with external bar facilities the services across the Club and prepare the course for the Australian House Committee will be trialling new events with relaxed Amateur Championships to be held from 8th to 12th February 2021. We will require a number of volunteers to assist during the dress and food offerings that will appeal to families and a week for various roles including spotting, caddying, practice fairway wider cohort of the membership. attendant, etc. so please contact the Club if you are available to help make this a successful event and great experience for the • The new Edward Leaver Room is providing members with a players. dedicated place to work/study/read or even play bridge at The Australian Amateur Championships 9- 12 February 2021 KOOYONGA GOLF CLUB VOLUNTEERS NEEDED A variety of volunteer roles are required to be filled for the Austraian Amateur Championship. If you are available and willing to assist, please register your interest with Chloe in the office.

The staff of Kooyonga would like to wish our members It is an opportune time in the Christmas newsletter to HOSPITALITY STAFF acknowledge and thank our management team and entire staff • Setting up temporary clubhouse bar and catering outlets for their commitment to Kooyonga over the last 12 months. The Club was fortunate to obtain assistance via JobKeeper and on multiple occasions in the golf shop and clubhouse other government stimulus packages while the clubhouse was through COVID-19 closed or heavily impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, which • Managing our COVID-19 responsibilities throughout the helped support our rosters and ongoing employment for our clubhouse in a highly professional way staff, albeit many staff worked part time or restricted hours. • Coping with ever changing temporary facilities, dust, noise, Despite the personal impacts across all departments, our entire hoarding, building hazards with little to no fuss, complaint team showed great teamwork and dedication throughout this or impact to our service levels difficult time. • Continuing to prepare exceptional food from heavily Unfortunately, from 28 September 2020 we were no longer restricted kitchen facilities throughout COVID-19 and the entitled to any such Government assistance, however with clubhouse upgrade the clubhouse re-opened and member services back in full • Preparing the new clubhouse facilities including bars, operation, (apart from the 3 day lockdown and current 2 sqm kitchen, wine room, stores etc. for re-opening in such a COVID-19 restriction), the vast majority of staff have returned short time frame and no impact on the membership to normal rostered hours. We expect to continue operating in this way unless there is another unfortunate outbreak of GOLF SHOP & COACHING STAFF COVID-19 cases in Adelaide which will undoubtedly force • Managing the fleet of motorised carts in a temporary further restrictions. Please find to follow the achievements of each department in 2020. outdoor facility COURSE STAFF • Managing our COVID-19 responsibilities in the shop, • completing the redevelopment of the 12th tee and 13th practice facilities and golf academy in a highly professional green complex way • completing various course improvement initiatives, • Adapting our coaching services to meet COVID-19 requirements including sodding work, irrigation extensions in the early • Overseeing the removal of member bags and buggies from stages of COVID-19 storage when COVID-19 first hit and the subsequent return • completing landscaping works around the entire clubhouse of member equipment and 17th tee complex • Helping to co-ordinate the movement of bags, buggies and • presenting the course in excellent condition throughout motorised carts into our new storage facilities winter despite 40% increase in rounds played by our members

a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ADMINISTRATION STAFF Although 2020 was a tough year for most, some of our • Relocating into temporary office facilities on staff celebrated some important milsetone events. Congratulations to the following staff on their achievements multiple occasions and working in confined and & celebrations; awkward spaces • Overseeing the communication to members of Daniel Blackwell and and his wife Ruth welcomed regular changes to our operations as a result of a baby boy into this world, Ashley Owen Blackwell COVID-19 and the clubhouse project Bella Cahill-Terrell and her partner Will gave birth • Managing the administration and financial impacts to a little girl, Ivy Mae of removing catering levies, buggy storage charges, Amanda Sewell celebrated 10 years of locker charges etc. from member accounts employment at Kooyonga while Duard Nel, Heath • Overseeing the allocation of new lockers and buggy Riches, John Corbett and Bella Cahill-Terrell all storage facilities celebrated 5 years • Managing the allocation of new member cards and Donna Smith celebrated her 40th birthday (during fobs the peak of COVID-19!) We farewelled Andrew Sekulitch in July after 18 The above achievements are just the tip of the iceberg years of service who took a part time role at The and could be expanded for each department. What Vines Golf Club (also closer to home) they do highlight is how very fortunate we are to Daniel Blackwell was awarded PGA Coach of the employ quality people who go above and beyond what Year & a Top 50 Operation 36 Coach is expected to ensure members play a wonderful golf Maddie Fitzpatrick completed her degree in course and are provided with first class service in the Architecture and will be commencing her Masters clubhouse, golf shop and academy. in 2021 We continue to receive exceptional feedback from members and guests about the Kooyonga experience and the Committee are very proud of each and every staff member for the part they have played in 2020.

CLUBHOUSE RENOVATIONS As this newsletter goes to print the clubhouse project is all but complete apart from a small number of defects to be rectified The recently completed clubhouse project is the single largest and the installation of trophy and historical display cases and capital investment in the Club’s history, with total expenditure new honour boards in the members corridor, both of which of $8.738M including architectural and engineering consulting are due to be completed by the end of January 2021. This is fees, the building contract with Schiavello constructions an important part of finalising the clubhouse project and we (inclusive of variations) as well as furniture, fixtures and look forward to showcasing our history and enhancing the equipment. clubhouse atmosphere. The total cost of the project finished $748K or 9.3% above We are planning an official clubhouse opening function to be the original budget of $7.990M however this overrun included held on Saturday 6th February to recognise the significance approximately $400K of unbudgeted items that were added of the Clubhouse project in the Club’s history, celebrating by the Club during the construction phase including a fire the wonderful facility that has been constructed and place, lower ground store room, alterations to the southern acknowledging the hard work and dedication of those who canopy, enomatic wine machine, multiple auto doors, exposed contributed to the success of the project. aggregate pathing etc. which were all valuable additions to the The Clubhouse masterplan process commenced back in 2015 finished clubhouse. when Grant Raymond was Captain and General Committee As indicated prior to construction, debt was to be used to part- member, Tim Sennett led a strategic planning process where fund the clubhouse redevelopment. As of 15 December 2020, Committee considered various strategic scenarios for the future the Club has borrowed $4.7M of the $8.738M total cost of the of the Club. Following preliminary work that included surveys project, with debt to peak at $5.1M once final claims are paid and workshops with different segments of our membership, to the builder and consultants early in the new year. We are Committee reviewed several Strategic Scenarios and debated fortunate to be in a period of low interest, with rates below 2.5% the pros and cons of each. keeping interest to a minimum. CLICK THROUGH FOR GALLERY OF WORKS

These ranged from a more exclusive approach to eliminate or This important strategic vision provided strong direction to drastically reduce non-member sources of income but at the Committees that subsequently spent some 3 years developing cost of significantly higher subscription fees, to an opposite and debating various iterations of the plan for the clubhouse. model of constraining subscription increases but at the cost of An initial plan presented to members in 2018 with expenditure a decline in member services and impacts to the course. in the vicinity of $5M had a number of design limitations and The Committee preferred a strategic direction that sought to sacrifices that led to a final redesign that provided a number maintain a premier golf experience and to expand member of key additional benefits and was ultimately approved by facilities and services to better serve the needs of our existing Committee and endorsed by the membership for construction. membership base, whilst allowing the ability to build a more The Committee are thrilled with the finished product and have diversified membership profile. This would allow us to better been overwhelmed with positive feedback from members and cater for guests and third party functions and to balance the guests as to the quality of the design and internal finishes. We requirements and demands of our traditional (and older) cannot thank members enough for their support of the project member cohort with those of our younger segment whilst and overall cost that has allowed the initial strategic direction simultaneously enabling more family involvement in the Club. and Committee vision from 2015 to come to life. Committee understood that this would require significant Brett Lewis investment and the ability to manage different expectations General Manager from different parts of our membership. The core strategic intent was to re-establish a healthy waiting list and to increase our annual cash flow to enable us to continue to make needed investments. The end result being a strong Kooyonga, with a differentiated offering to the golf market. EDWARD LEAVER ROOM In recognition of the Club's first Chairman appointed in 1922, Committee have named the new member's business centre the 'Edward Leaver Room'. The original shareholders appointed a Board of Directors including Edward Leaver (pictured left) and at the first Directors' meeting held in the Office of Messrs Bennett, Campbell, and Ligertwood, Pirie St at 12 noon on Friday 18 June 1922, Mr Leaver was appointed Chairman. At the official opening of the golf club on Saturday 9 May 1923, Mr Leaver took the opportunity to acquaint the members with the conditions under which they would play. The Chairman then drove the first ball straight down the fairway. The Club became incorporated in 1925 and Edward Leaver together with Cargie Rymill were appointed trustees. Edward Succeeded Cargie Rymill's 5 year Captaincy term and was Captain for 3 years 1928-30. He was also a Foundation Life Member. He and his Committee saw the Club through the Great Depression, followed by Stan Kelly as the next Captain and became President in 1932. Sadly the Kooyonga flag was lowered to half mast on 9 October 1940 to mark the death of Edward Leaver. Mr Leaver had been appointed the first and only Chairman of Kooyonga Estate Limited, served as Captain of the Club, and at the time of his passing was President. He earned not only the respect of the members but also their affection. It was the end of an era of which Edward Leaver had presided over the transformation of swampy paddocks into a first class golf course.

The renovated clubhouse provides Projects of this scale cannot be undertaken without significant outstanding facilities for members and support and advice from many individuals and consultants in guests to enjoy, and achieves our aims of the building industry. While there are too many contractors to separating member and non-member areas name in this article, we do wish sincerely thank the following key while at the same time providing a new contributors to the success of our project and acknowledge their women’s locker room and a number of other commitment to our project and the quality of finish. WALTER BROOKE ARCHITECTS key benefits. Ian Hore, Max Parker (new Club member) and Emma Dodson The redevelopment provides a wide variety provided high level architectural and interior design support of dining options, with improved flexibility throughout the masterplan and construction phase. Their professional expertise and ability to understand our needs and and greater intimacy throughout the design a world class clubhouse was outstanding. clubhouse. SCHIAVELLO CONSTRUCTIONS Luke Steele (club member & Director and State Manager (VIC) The quality finishes and a light, airy and of Schiavello) expressed a strong desire to be involved with contemporary feel has received plaudits our project early in the tender stage, aligning with the Club’s vision for the project. Luke and his team worked tirelessly to from members and visitors alike minimise member disruption and deliver a finished product only a few weeks behind schedule despite COVID-19 and without Terry Anderson significant cost overrun. The finished product is exceptional Captain and testament to the project management skills and quality workmanship of Schiavello Constructions and their team of subcontractors.

RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL MEMBER SUPPORT Andrew Knowles, Grady Campbell and Reynor Breetzke provided In addition to a number of members mentioned who were cost management services throughout the project and their engaged by the Club to provide project management support, we diligent review and assessment of all cost submissions and had a number of members who contributed to the success of the variations was greatly appreciated and helped save the Club project as a gesture of goodwill to the Club. significant additional cost. We wish to acknowledge and thank the following individuals COMBE PEARSON & REYNOLDS whose expertise and advice was invaluable to the success of the Neil Pearson (club member) provided civil and structural project: engineering services, with a number of challenges uncovered • Crawford Giles – Chair of the Clubhouse Project Control throughout our project as a result of the various renovations completed on the clubhouse over the years. Neil was extremely Group helpful, providing extremely professional advice on a number of • Geoff Brennan – Legal advice throughout the project from occasions well beyond his contractual terms. BESTEC tender stage A number of consultants from BESTEC provided electrical, • Matthew Cleave – Project management advice throughout mechanical, fire protection and hydraulic engineering services throughout the project. Their professional advice and expertise the project from tender stage were essential to the success completion of the project. • Michael Gilroy – as Mechanical Services sub-contractor to Schiavello through Specialist Air Management, Michael provided a number of services to the Club at significantly reduced or no cost • There were also many members (too many to name) who were sub-contractors to Schiavello or provided products or services to the Club at lower than standard industry pricing On behalf of Committee and members, we thank each of them for their contribution which has helped deliver a spectacular clubhouse and importantly reduced the financial cost of the project for the benefit of all current and future members.

not quite establish as we’d have liked prior to winter, however once some warmer temperatures arrived everything knitted together well. Similarly, the extension to the 12th tee took some additional time to establish, with growth cloth used during most of winter to assist the couch to persist through the cooler months. The vegetation surrounding the tees and path to the 14th tee have taken very well, and with further growth will provide a good amount of screening and protection for all areas from the road. COURSE UPDATE BENTGRASS COLLAR SODDING Following the works on the 13th, attention moved to re-sodding Reflecting on another year on the course is a little different this of bentgrass collars to remove areas of turf impacted by couch year. Whilst we had the usual course projects and maintenance to encroachment. Mechanical removal of the couch remains the most be carried out, this year saw the inclusion of some major landscape effective control method for this issue, and with restrictions to golf works around the new clubhouse building along with the impact competitions imposed due to COVID-19, we took the opportunity that the restrictions of COVID-19 had on the course maintenance to progress this program. This progression saw areas of collar operation, just as they did on the entire Club and society in general. sodding carried out on holes, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 16 and 18, with work Throughout the year, the Groundstaff have adapted and ranging from small patching to large scale turf replacement carried responded, dealing with changes in the group through out. standdowns, working for long periods of the year in smaller, FAIRWAY & TEE LEVELLING split groups with different start times and even the recent short Multiple areas of the fairways that are poorly shaped or where period of total lockdown. The dedication and perseverance of the subsidence has occurred that lead to a poor level of finish during group has been fantastic all year, with a great amount of work still mowing operations were attended to during the year, with the achieved. existing fairway turf lifted, sand added to level and smooth 13TH GREEN RECONSTRUCTION contours and sod re-laid. Areas where this occurred included the Whilst we would usually be discussing the recent opening of a 1st fairway where sunken irrigation trenches adjacent to approach rebuilt green at this time, this year has been an exception, with bunker were adjusted, the 6th fairway where multiple areas of works on the 12th tee and 13th green brought forward to allow poorly shaped mounding and hollows and the area on the left of additional time for the turf to mature along with the knowledge the fairway where the old the old fairway bunkers were relevelled that there would be a large amount of clubhouse landscape and on the 9th fairway where multiple small sharp hollows on the requirements following the renovations to be completed through fairway were levelled. the middle of the year. Since coming back into play during the Another area to be levelled was the back tee on the 11th, which middle of the year, the turf on the green has established well, had subsided badly to one side. The mature Santa ana turf lifted handling golf traffic with no issues becoming evident. There were from this tee was used immediately to replace a large area of a few areas of couch through the fairway and surrounds that did poor-quality common couch in the middle of the 10th fairway and following the addition and compaction of sand to level the teeing ground, new sod was used to re-establish a level playing surface. We have also sought to improve some traffic areas throughout the course during the year, bringing in Santa ana to complete some repairs including path ends and concentrated traffic areas on the 3rd tee exit & right-hand side traffic area, 11th green/12th tee in multiple traffic areas, on the 14th carry path exit, the left side of the

IRRIGATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS which is visually unattractive, leaves a depression that causes We are always looking to make minor additions or modifications mowing equipment to bounce and can even be an impact the to the irrigation system to improve our irrigation coverage and performance of the sprinkler nozzles. During the winter months efficiency and reduce the need for irrigation with hoses and more than 65 fairway, tee and surrounds heads were adjusted, mobile sprinklers. This year was no different, with improvements which will add to the neat appearance to the playing surfaces including additional heads added into the traffic area on the and ensure all heads are operating correctly. left of the 2nd approach, through the 10th surround to 11th tee CLUBHOUSE SURROUNDS traffic area, along both sides of the 6th, with heads to improve As the year progressed, the groundstaff team played their small coverage at the rear of the 4th green as well as towards the 7th part in the clubhouse reconstruction project, completing the tee. project by carrying out the landscape surrounding the building. Additional surrounds heads were added to the left side of the 7th Towards the back end of the project, we worked closely with the along with some alterations to the rear bank design to cover a civil contractors to ensure provisions for irrigation pipes and known dry spot. Improvements to fairway edges were also made, control cables were placed under all roads and paths, and that with additional heads added along the left side of the 1st fairway any bulk shaping they carried out was aligned with our landscape opposite the fairway bunkers, and heads were also added along plans. Upon handover of each area, club staff followed behind to the left of the 9th fairway from the fairway bunkers to the green, begin the installation of quite a detailed irrigation system, finalise once again to improve coverage in a known area. the shaping and establishment of lawn areas and to complete Another maintenance task that centred primarily on the fairways new gardens as well as replanting existing beds. is the adjustment of sprinklers and valve boxes. Over time, irrigation heads become too low due to development of thatch, Reflecting Golf Australia’s 2020 Top 100, Kooyonga also moved up 3 spots to 22 in the 2020 Golf Digest Magazine Ratings

The northern clubhouse lawn, 17th tee The new irrigation system incorporated A reminder to members that we no and 18th surround were the first areas all garden and turf areas that surround longer permit buggies of any kind to completed, which involved removal of any the clubhouse and included refeeding be taken across greens or between existing turf and thatch from the lawn existing beds in the carpark, as much the greens and bunkers. All traffic area and the traffic area of the 17th tee, of the previous system was destroyed must be directed around the greens to which was included as a part of the works during the building works. It was quite reduce wear and tear on the bentgrass in the area. For this area we engaged an a complex installation, with significant surfaces. We ask that members please excavator and shaper to assist, utilising height variations and branches throughout a small amount of imported sand and to enable feeds to be run under roads/ observe this new policy. material created by the building works to paths into each specific garden and lawn integrate the 18th surrounds and northern area utilising the conduits placed during varieties, Ficinia, Poa and Dianella to match lawns into the new clubhouse. We also construction. The new system incorporates the landscape on the northern end of the created a significantly wider traffic area both mains and bore water supplies and building and indeed the vegetation seen along the length of the 17th tee. has been designed to allow us to switch throughout the golf course. The northern lawn area was lowered by between the two to irrigate areas with We look forward to seeing the landscaping between 100 and 150mm, enhancing the either supply depending on requirements. areas mature to complement a tremendous height difference between it and the 17th It also included the relocation of the control result from the clubhouse redevelopment tee and to provide us with material to tie satellite to a less prominent location. for the members to enjoy. into the existing dune at the rear of the Irrigation work has also involved the VEGETATION PLAN 18th green, extending into a native area reconnection of water supplies to the We have been working on the development along the 17th tee. This area was sodded clubhouse putting green that was disturbed of a Vegetation Plan for the golf course with Santa ana, joining it through to the by building works, along with design and in recent months that will exist in line 18th surrounds to create a large expanse installation of a new surround station to with the clubs rolling 5-year strategic of surrounds turf to be maintained at the cover the area of surround between the plan, with the final document presented same height as the golf course surrounds. 18th green and clubhouse. The 17th tee to committee for approval during early We took a different approach for the was completely re-irrigated, with a new December. This new plan follows on from lawns on the front side of the clubhouse, valve in head design replacing the old the completed Landscape Enhancement choosing fine fescue to finish these lawns block system of small heads to cater more Plan, with this and several other historical rather than Santa ana. This blend is not the effectively for the tee and the widened documents used as reference materials fescue used throughout the course in the traffic area along the tee. The old block for the development of the core principals roughs, rather a blend of 4 varieties of fine station has been reconfigured to provide and guidelines to be followed both in fescue which will tolerate low mowing and a dedicated irrigation supply to the the maintenance of existing trees and once established, will be presented similarly fescue are between the 16th fairway and vegetation along with details of future new to our Bentgrass collars. All turf areas 17th tee, which will improve our control plantings or works to be carried out. designated for fescue were treated similarly over the application of irrigation in this The plan includes extensive plant lists, to how we would construct a green, being area. All sprinklers in close proximity to from which all plantings on course will excavated to a depth of approximately the clubhouse were fed separately with be selected, and includes a hole-by-hole 200mm to remove any thatch or root mains water to avoid having any bore map of works to be progressively carried material where Santa-ana previously water overspray onto the new building to out over the next 5 years. I think this existed. The sub-base was roughly shaped minimise the risk of staining, and dedicated document will provide a great reference to mimic the final contours followed by mains water lines were run into both for the maintenance and promotion of the importing 200mm of Tailem Bend sand and new and existing planter boxes to supply trees and vegetation at Kooyonga, with the reinstating final contours. automated irrigation. document available for members to view by These areas are providing us with a good All new planter boxes have had a drainage clicking the following link; trial site, as the use of fine fescues is system installed in them, consisting of CLICK TO VIEW THE VEGETATION PLAN becoming more popular and an option 150mm of 20mm aggregate placed over a On behalf of the groundstaff, I would like worth consideration for use on course, 100mm drain line connected to drainage to wish members and staff all the best as there are chemical control options for points installed by contractors during for the Festive Season. Whilst we are couch encroachment that we currently do construction. 200mm of sand was then disappointed that we will not be hosting the not have with bentgrass. Once established placed over the gravel, followed by an Women’s Australian Open in February, we we expect these lawns to be very visually organic rich soil, into which the vegetation look forward to preparing for the Australian appealing for the entry to the clubhouse was planted. Any existing planter boxes Amateur at a similar time and hopefully a and look forward to the opportunity to were also topped up with the same soil. year a little more normal than the one we assess their performance. Native plants and grasses were the plants have just experienced. of choice for the entire area. Kangaroo Richard James COURSE CARE Paw was again used throughout the planter Course Superintendent boxes on around the building with bulk Please remember to respect the plantings of multiple species of Dianella course and others who play on it by planted as companion plantings. The filling in your divots, repairing your plug existing Westringia hedge at the visitor’s marks and raking the bunkers. Pride in entrance was maintained during the our course, which we all feel is the best construction works and added to where in South Australia, is displayed by required. The large bank around the library and business centre along with the beds these actions. in the carpark were planted with a mix of native grasses including multiple Stipa

COURSE RENOVATIONS This year the fairways received a slightly heavier scarify Once again, with the Women’s Australian Open scheduled for compared to last year, with a depth of approximately -25mm February 2021 our course renovation period was scheduled achieved with the machines. Following scarifying, fairways for October rather than December to ensure the turf had were blown and circle cut down to 7mm, followed by an ample recovery time. Whilst the timing was a little earlier, we additional blown and then verti-mown in a spiral pattern at followed a very similar program to last year on all surfaces. -5mm followed by a second circle cut and blowing. These On the greens, prior to coring we carried out a deep fracture processed removed a substantial quantity of thatch and of the soil profile to a depth of 150mm (6 inches) with 8mm organic matter, which makes for a messy and time-consuming solid tines, something we are not able to achieve with our process, although it was important to take the opportunity routine solid tining throughout the year. to make a positive impact on thatch and grain levels which On a couple of the newer greens, we also utilised a new will greatly assist in producing high quality playing surfaces technology machine, an “Air2G2” that provides a similar throughout the year. deep fracture by injecting compressed air into the profile at All fairways this year received a light dusting of sand to multiple depths. We were impressed with the results of this continue to dilute thatch, improve the playing surface and machine, as it achieved the deep decompaction we sought aid recovery, with 150 tonne of Tailem Bend sand spread without the disturbance and weight of the tractor mounted over all fairways and approaches before being rubbed in. verti drain, which tends to add some additional stress to the We also spread 18 tonne of Gypsum over lower areas on turf. 1,6,9,10,11,12,13,16,17 and 18 fairways that tend to be wetter Following solid tyning, greens were cored with 5/8 hollow during the winter months to improve water percolation. tines, with the cores left in windrows and harvested by An application of controlled release granular fertiliser at machine from the green. After blowing and rolling, greens 100kg/ha was fertiliser was made to the fairways during the were topdressed with sand that was pre-blended with 3 week following renovations to aid recovery, with a follow up amendments including calcium, humates and pH adjustments application of the same product and rate made during early to improve soil structure and health brushed into the holes. December to continue promotion of the playing surfaces. On top of this, three additional granular products - additional Overall, we have been very happy with the results of all these gypsum and products high in potassium and trace elements activities, with recovery achieved within a good timeframe were spread, followed by a deep irrigation cycle to wash with minimal repair work required. We are always looking to everything in. An additional light topdressing followed by squeeze more work into a tight window of opportunity, with another light brush was conducted a few days after to ensure the staff and contractors working long hours over the days we we achieved a complete fill of all core holes. have available to achieve the many tasks. Coring The Clubhouse Putting Green Topdressing Fairways Greens 5 Days After Coring

2020 GOLF ACADEMY Miels and Emily Giotis will be keen to As in previous years, Daniel and I have REPORT bring their A game against the best continued further study and research to players too, on the women’s side of try and improve the services to members Like most areas of life, the Kooyonga the draw. As a coaching group we look and tuition clients. Using this knowledge Foundation Golf Academy has had a forward to seeing them play in this and technology we aim to simplify the difficult year trying to navigate a once in historic tournament and hope for a game, to take the good elements of your a lifetime event, COVID-19. Though the great showing from all. If you see any golf and alter any elements that need year started out as normal, it was quite of these players around the club be work so that with very little effort and quickly apparent that 2020 was not sure to stop and have a chat about time you will see better scores and results going to be a standard year. We closed, their progress and let them know you when on course. As with anything in life, as the Club did for a short while before are behind them in their search for better results do not come without some opening up again in a limited capacity, success. practice, but if you commit, our coaching completing our lessons from outside on It was a huge blow not to have a group will do whatever they can to help the range and not having any club fitting pennant season in 2020 but this you reach your goals. sessions. will only add to the anticipation for Early in the new year a number of brands After a short period of limited offerings, it next year’s fixture and hopefully a will be releasing new equipment which was all systems go. With no interstate or successful year with plenty of silverware is always very exciting. The Kooyonga international travel, and the vast majority making its way back to Kooyonga. Foundation Golf Academy offers our of people working from home, golf Inside the Academy we have some members the opportunity to try and be lessons and fitting sessions were very new additions. A new force plate which fitted to the latest and best golf clubs on popular. A number of members took the measures where a player’s balance and the market, and 2021 will be no different. opportunity to work on their game during pressure is during the swing has been a Finally, I would like to take this the period of no competitions resulting in great addition. New Trackman software opportunity to wish all of our members some lasting improvements that will help now gives us the opportunity to hit fully a very merry Christmas and a safe and them progress once competitions have measured shots with swing data on a prosperous new year. Stay safe, enjoy recommenced. course or a simulated shot. Rather than your time with family and friends and we just a normal driving range scene, we look forward to welcoming you back to can now place a player in a particular our sensational Kooyonga in 2021. position that they may see on the course John Corbett and see what elements of the swing are Head Professional stopping them from executing correctly. For instance, a player may be executing well but not using the correct shot selection or aim, we now have the ability to help players make better decisions and shooting better scores as a result. Disappointingly there have not been any major competitions during this year for our competition players and juniors. There have been a number of players working tirelessly during this period however, and their games have come along in leaps and bounds as we work towards some big amateur events in 2021. In very exciting news the Australian Amateur will be played at Kooyonga in the second week of February. This is one of the worlds biggest amateur events and will showcase some of the best up and coming players on the planet. Players such as Frank Vucic, Freddie Cassell, Kyle Hayter, along with club stalwarts Will Somerfield and Heath Riches will be very excited to have home course advantage in such a big event. Youngsters, Matilda

JOHN CORBETT’S GOLF DRILL - RELEASING THE CLUB A very common fault that I see in players is that they are not releasing the club correctly and therefore not squaring the club on the back of the ball and missing the ball to the right (for a right-handed player). We like to see the body helping a lot to square the club, but the hands still have a job to do. Generally, players that have played cricket or even perhaps hockey are prone to this incorrect movement and become terribly frustrated when their tee shots consistently find the right hand rough or trees. If this relates to you, try the following drill to help you hit more fairways. 1). Hold the club with your top hand (left hand for right- 2). In a very relaxed way, swing the club around hip height handed players) at hip height out in front of you. Then take allowing your trail elbow to fold. You should notice a feeling your grip of the club on the shaft below the grip with your of the face pointing behind you. lower hand. You should notice a big gap between your hands. 12 3). Then swing through what would be impact and into your 4). You should notice that as you swing through what would be follow through. impact, your bottom hand will want to roll over the top of the shaft as your lead arm folds and the club once again points behind you. This is the exact movement we all need to feel as we swing the club through impact. 34 Once you have this ‘feeling’ try taking it into some short shots and you should notice a great feeling of clean strike and a nice straight flight. Continue to practice and slowly lengthen the swing to a full swing.

and each work hard on their games whilst supporting one another, this is so important to developing a winning culture. I will be excited to see how our juniors perform in the upcoming junior interclub series ‘McMillan Shield’ come late January 2021 to gain invaluable experience to eventually represent Kooyonga in the Div2 pennant. KOOYONGA JUNIOR PROGRAM 2020 Our ‘Operation 36’ academy for non-members has increased in popularity due to loads of fun learning the 12 subject Well what a year it has been! We have certainly experienced curriculum that students train each week. It was inevitable plenty of challenges and somehow our junior academy has to have a succession plan put in place when the program come out of this pandemic quite strong to say the least despite expanded to a point where numbers were beyond my capable been shutdown for a number of terms due to the fluctuant self. This is something that I am proud to achieve in such a short COVID-19 restrictions. The beginning of the year saw our space of time. It is exciting that we will be introducing two new program nearing maximum capacity with the designated trainee PGA professionals to the team in 2021. Jordan Kane classes filling up to at least 40 juniors on a weekly basis for and Darcy Salamon will be welcome additions to our junior Term One. COVID-19 hit and we were required to put a halt on coaching staff. Over recent weeks the two lads have shadowed the program. myself in the ways of how to run the Operation 36 program During this hiatus I took it upon myself to keep the momentum and next year I will be taking on more of a Coach Development going and designed a virtual junior golf academy where I role and mentoring both Jordan and Darcy so they deliver the coached our junior academy members 1:1 via zoom video best possible service for maximum learning and enjoyment lessons from their living rooms or backyards. This was embraced for our Sunday academy participants. This is an exciting time strongly by families and allowed me to rally the troops for when for the club and I am looking forward to strengthening my the academy returned again in October. It was a unique way coach development skills with this opportunity to mentor both to keep our junior members form at a competent level even Jordan and Darcy. Our Junior Program will be stronger with the though we didn’t have access to the course. What a blessing in additions of these extra hands. I am proud to say that we have disguise! seen seven new juniors sign up to be Kooyonga members in the When we returned, our Saturday Junior Member and Sunday past three months. Things are looking really good! ‘Operation 36’ visitor programs fired up with relative ease. Finally, I wish to acknowledge our MyGolf Junior League Numbers were slightly lower than term one which was to be participants who finished a creditable 4th place in this years expected however still strong enough to fill two-thirds of the disrupted schedule. This group of young prospects have been attendee list. It has been great to see our Saturday Junior associated with our Sunday program over the past twelve Members attitude and eagerness to improve over the past two months and are very new to the game, some never even playing years really sky-rocket. They have formed strong friendships a round of competitive golf before! This event is designed to build experience and will bode well for this young group going forwards. We even had our youngest junior member in Kooyonga’s history participate (Frankie Flett) at only five years of age! Well done on their efforts and congrats on representing Kooyonga in such an enthusiastic and respectable manner. I’m looking forward to seeing what 2021 brings but it seems that many stars are aligned to make this an extremely successful year for our Kooyonga Junior Academy. Daniel Blackwell Teaching Professional Congratulations to Daniel Blackwell who was awarded PGA South Australian Coach of the Year! In the same week, he has also made the Operation 36 Top 50 Coach list. Well done Daniel on these two amazing achievements.

SUSIE’S GOLF DRILL - GOOD BALL CONTACT Good ball contact and maximising the distance the ball flies will make any golfer happier on the course. The two drills below will assist golfers to swing the golf club with a good turn and good connection between the arms and the body. This will help the golfer have a more consistent strike on the ball, generate speed in the correct position in the golf swing and ultimately hit the ball further. GOLF DRILL 1: THE BASEBALL SWING 3. Make a good turn away from the target keeping the club The baseball swing drill will help golfers who would like to parallel to the ground improve ball contact and hit a soft draw. 1. Address an imaginary golf ball 4. For a right handed golfer the left arm stretches away from 2. Raise the golf club so that it is parallel to the ground or the body and the right arm bends with the elbow pointing towards the ground on the backswing (this is the opposite just above parallel for a left handed golfer) 5. Swing through with the right arm stretching away from the body on the follow through and the left elbow pointing towards the ground (for a right handed golfer and the opposite for a left handed golfer) 6. Make a few swings with the club out in front of your body, then get slightly lower with the following swing and continue swinging slightly lower each time until your make a swing with the club hitting the ground at the impact position GOLF DRILL 2: THE SWOOSH DRILL The swoosh drill will help golfers generate speed at the correct position in the swing and therefor can generate more distance for the golfer. 1. Turn the golf club upside down so you are holding the club head with the grip of the club is pointing towards the golf ball 2. Swing back and through feeling the swoosh through the impact position (the swoosh should be heard between your back foot and front foot) Hopefully the tips above are helpful. Have a very merry Christmas and good golfing in 2021! Susie Mathews 2021 SUMMER PROGRAM Tuesdays from 3:00pm | 12 & 19 Jan Members & Visitors Saturdays from 2:00pm | 16, 23 & 30 Jan Kooyonga Junior Members Only VISITOR RATE CLINIC & ON COURSE $30 | CLINIC ONLY $20 (Kooyonga Junior Members: No Charge) All participants must adhere to the Kooyonga Dress Code. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

FROM THE GOLF SHOP throughout this year that Kooyonga means so much more to many. Throughout this unusual year Kooyonga’s facilities, What a year 2020 has been. The golf industry has experienced albeit limited at times, served as a place of safety and security growth beyond any expectations as our beloved game was to members with the camaraderie and friendships evident suddenly considered to be a very safe alternative to most throughout. recreational activities. A great excuse to play a lot more golf as 2020 will also be remembered for the year the world ran out folks found themselves with nearly nowhere to travel, perhaps of golf clubs, golf balls and pretty much everything else golf! As more discretionary income as a result and additional free golf activity increased so did the demand for equipment. Most time due to restrictions. An interest in new club membership existing stock was rapidly cleared and in response supply was was at an all-time high. Fortunately, the golf industry was well nowhere to be seen. Then the world started adapting and slowly positioned in order to reap the rewards which followed. found ways to safely and steadily get organised in order to meet Things at Kooyonga were also a little crazy, a good kind of crazy. the demand. A pandemic coupled with disruption due to major clubhouse Somewhere during May this year, we thought we were in a good renovations were always going to pose challenges. Regardless rhythm again and back on track. Knowing there would almost of it all, it felt as if we not only managed to maintain a certain always be a delay with orders, we were at least confident that level of normality, but also managed to achieve quite a lot. we could communicate to members an estimated date of arrival A huge team effort was required in order to keep calm and of their goods. Our confidence was short-lived. Representing continue to passionately look after our members in the best around 50% of the world golf market, the Americans seriously ways possible given the circumstances. started golfing too and seemingly have swallowed up all What a fantastic job by everyone involved in continuing and available golf gear. The challenge continues to this day as we completing a fabulous looking Clubhouse. Although not are currently still experiencing longer than desirable delays on so much directly affected by building works, the Golf Shop stock as well as custom orders. Our Golf Shop team have been services certainly benefited in a big way. New and spacious working hard to stay on top of orders and we are grateful for our golf cart storage and wash bay areas are well hidden inside the member’s understanding and patience. clubhouse belly which are very effective and convenient. The Furthermore, throughout a challenging year we stuck to our member storage ‘self-service’ area is a wonderful introduction retail plan and ensured we continued to offer products of and member feedback has been nothing but positive. excellent quality and labels that we trust and which aligns well This year had also been a year of many changes. The with our Club and members. A new apparel label introduced introduction of the MiScore app was a big one and recently this year included IBKUL apparel for the ladies. The IBKUL mock published data from MiClub reflects 240 clubs across Australia collar top is our favourite item for this Summer as it includes reporting an uptake of 90% of their fields from the MiScore a cooling fabric in long sleeve, really coming to its own during App. Big thumps up to all our members that persevered through the steamy Summer months, offered in an endless selection of installation, registration and updates as we introduced MiScore. colours and patterns. To the Golf Shop team for their patience, perseverance and More recently we partnered with exclusive labels Ralph Lauren dedication in assisting both management and members & RLX Golf, this exclusive offer to Kooyonga members in both throughout this process, a fantastic job indeed - well done! fashion and golf performance really gets us excited. In South Australia we were particularly fortunate to also be able We are very grateful to all members who have purchased from to participate in competitive formats, even able to squeeze their Golf Shop this year, we need your support in order to offer in many trophy and honour board events. Susie and the Golf the very best products on the market. Operations team did a fantastic job managing our own demand I know I write this on behalf of the each and every Golf Shop for tee off times and ensuring equal opportunity access to the team member when I say we had an eventful but great time this course during challenging times. Kooyonga offers a spectacular year. Through members spending more time than usual at the facility and golf course, but it was particularly evident Club this year, it was a great opportunity to get to know you all better. Have a wonderful Christmas. Duard Nel Golf Shop Manager Stuck for Christmas gift ideas? Kooyonga gift cards available for purchase from the golf shop!

RALPH LAUREN AND IBKUL We are excited to announce that we are the first SA golf shop able to offer the exclusive Ralph Lauren RLX Golf Apparel! Our initial arrivals will predominantly include men’s apparel, but ladies please do ask us about Ralph Lauren’s extensive range to order or alternatively have a look at the gorgeous IBKUL range we have in stock (as pictured). EVOKE HEADWEAR Our new Evoke headwear range includes an elastic clip for easy adjustment, ensuring the perfect fit every time. Featuring a selection of innovative new materials which are UPF50, hard wearing yet lightweight and travel friendly, but above all, are sophisticated and stylish. Visit the golf shop to view our range in stock. PETER MILLAR POLOS At Kooyonga we simply just love the Peter Millar polo. Offered in a full spectrum of colours and patterns, styled to perfection for everyday life. Peter Millar golf polos are designed for optimal all-round performance. Men, please keep a lookout for new arrivals throughout this Summer. Priced for members at $119.95

CONGRATULATIONS TO MEMBERS WHO REACHED A MILESTONE YEAR DURING 2020 25 YEARS 30 YEARS Peter Shanahan Debra Percey Andrew Briscoe Diana Wood Chris Woollacott Libby Lawrence Judy Morton Robert O’Shea Steve Smith Jane Fuller David Smith Kent Walker Des Keane Andy Miller David Harford James Noblet Jo Dick Keith Middleton Carey Weston Andrew Hunter Angas Hains 40 YEARS David Smoker Alistair Mackie Rick Woollard Ken Daunt Wendy Monfries Ian Bills SPECIAL MEMBER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Dale Wasley Bernie Bowler Bill Nicholas John Holyoak In September this year, Ken Kinnane celebrated a milestone birthday Graham Parker of 90 years! Having been a member of Kooyonga for 46 years, this was Kay Burns 50 YEARS a birthday much to be celebrated by staff and members of Kooyonga. Barb Walch Unfortuantely only a few weeks after his birthday, Ken suffered a stroke Chris Bonython while on course and wash rushed to hospital. However, despite some Bevan Reade tough odds, Ken has made a full recovery and planning to be back on Bruce Kingshott course soon. We look forward to having you back Ken. Congratulations to Dean Hatwell who broke his age earlier in the year 75 YEARS with a score of 82 off the stick! Dean has had a stellar golfing experience Jenny Brown during his Kooyonga membership of 66 years, winning a record number of (Pictured left) monthly medal rounds (22 in total) and almost all notable Club events at least once (except the Club Championship). Well done Dean. NEW MEMBERS WELCOMED TO KOOYONGA IN 2020 (in order of entry) Chan Lee, Brian Kendrick, Tapan Dave, Khyati Thaker, Samir Dave Marcus Arnfield, Isabelle Tye, Georgie White, Anthony Medhurst, Ashton Coro, Philip Cleggett, Nick Solanki, Toby Yap, John Penna, Paul Lynch, Scarlett Parker, John Martin, Con Balasis, Steven Michos, Ash Johnson, Tom Moore, Tim Baker, Darrell Jacobs, Darren Mickan, Damien Sullivan, Gareth Parker, Jordan May, Ben Caruso, Will Stratford, Felix Packer, Will Sawers, Chris Langton, Billy Wilson, Raghav Saim, Damien Williams, Beau Jarman, Adrian Winskill, Jim Whiting, Adrian Bauze, Peter Krieg, Jason Schell, Paul Henshaw, Connor Williams, Michael Camacho, Archer Webster, Jonathan Howarth, Sarah Nicolson, Billy Rogers, Tom Schmusch, Matt Corby, Cathy Smith, Harry Cranendonk, George Dounas, Joe Plamenac, Max Parker, Rory Linehan, Andrew Coombe, Susie Linehan, Vanessa Co, Dail Davi, Akira Huang, Mitch Kingston, Nick Woolford, Felicity Ocampo, Ben Cousins, John Butcher, Frankie Flett

Do you know someone who is interested in joining Kooyoga? Click on either of the images below to take you through to our website for membership options. As a new person to golf I have recently been involved in the Tee off with friends Program. I believed it would be the best course of action for me considering a new sport and I have not been disappointed, what a fabulous introduction to the game, the stunning newly renovated club and friendly members. Susie Mathews is a super star trainer and organiser of everything. She is very approachable and her golf skills are impres- sive. Susie also takes the time to email you helpful notes after a training session which is really helpful and great to reflect on. The on course 9 holes with mentors is also a highlight. Thank you to the ladies who put their hand up to mentor the new people to the sport, your patience and guidance I’ve greatly appreciated. Everyone at the club has been so welcoming, supportive and I hope to one day assist as a mentor for the Tee off with friends program. I have enjoyed my short time at Kooyonga so much that I joined as a Category 2 member before the Tee off with friends had expired, I’m in for the long haul. I’m looking forward to improving at the best course and club in Adelaide. Georgie White YOUNG MEMBERS EVENTS This year we have been lucky enough to establish a younger members group consisting of members aged between 18-39. Our primary focus being to develop a social culture within the age group and expose new younger members to everything the Club has to offer. Our first event held on 22nd March included a stableford round of golf followed by a few drinks. Due to the event being held in the early stages of COVID-19 (who knew what would follow!) we had a small group of 11 players. All who attended enjoyed the afternoon. Again, due to COVID-19 a long delay between events ensued and our next was held on Sunday the 27th of September. With the idea of developing a fun and alternative competition we decided play stableford from a variety of tees (yellow, red, white and blue). This made for a very different golf course with some par 5’s playing less than 400m! We had over 25 players in the event which was followed by some nibbles on the new Centenary Room balcony. Shout out to Nick Conolan (pictured) who won the event with 44pts! The success level of our first two events has been exciting, with a continual growth in numbers. We look forward to hosting more of these events going forward. I would like to add a thank you to Matt Ormsby, Susie Mathews and the Kooyonga Committee who have helped develop both the Facebook group and social events. Finally, if any younger members would like to join our Facebook group to keep up to date with our events or Ned Looker’s Ian Poulter like outfits (equally as enthralling!), we would love to have you involved. Please see me in the golf shop so I can send you a request to join our group. Jordan Kane Under 30 Member

CLUB CHAMPIONS Congratulations to our 2020 Club Champions! For the first time in Club history, both Club Champions also won their respective Junior Club titles in the same year - well done to Frank Vucic, our Men’s Club Champion and Matilda Miels, our Women’s Club Champion. Frank is also our Junior Boy’s Club Champion and Matilda Miels, our Junior Girl’s Club Champion. Congratulations also to Bruce Lindner, our Senior Club Champion. FAMILY FUN DAY RS THOMSON WINNERS Melissa Nelligan and Richard Payne MELBOURNE CUP PRESIDENT’S V CAPTAIN’S Won by Sue & Walford Thyer and Captain’s team won 16.5 to 2.5. Sean Hugh & Jo Harley with an ambrose Bushby & John Frogley won the individual score of 55.75 team event with a score of 46 pts

TROPHY PRESENTATIONS The women’s trophy presentations looked a little different this year as they were rescheduled due to COVID-19 restrictions and combined with the Women’s Christmas Lunch held on Tuesday 8 December. With the dress theme ‘70’s style’ for this year’s lunch event, the presentation of trophies took on a very unique approach. The presentation of trophies on Saturday 19 December was a much more traditonal event! Whilst not all recipients of trophies throughout the year are able to attend the presentation days, we would like to congratulate all members who have won their respective events. FAMILY CANADIAN FOURSOMES Congratulations to the winners of the Family Canadian Foursomes (from L-R): Olivia Giotis and Chris George, Family Mixed; Deb and Jordan Percey, Mother & Son; George and Emily Giotis, Father & Daughter; Michael & Kym Duval, Father & Son; Liz and Cassi Heath, Mother & Daughter) WINNERS OF SENIOR PENNANT DIV 3 FINALS CLICK ME! Congratulations to our Senior Div 3 Pennant team who defeated Click on this lense to Mt Osmond 6.5 to 0.5 in the finals on Monday 14 December. view a gallery of Kooyonga’s events held throughout 2020 FIND US!

FROM KOOYONGA GOLF CLUB’S HISTORY FILES By David McKee Recently the Kooyonga President, Mr Harry Moore, hosted a lunch at the Club to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kooyonga winning the Simpson Cup on 4th October 1970. Three surviving members of the team were present, namely Doug Dick, Dean Hatwell and David McKee. The final was held at Glenelg Golf Club with Kooyonga defeating The Grange Golf Club by 4 matches to 3 in an exciting finish. The victorious Kooyonga Simpson Cup team; Back left to right: Dr Peter Leaney, Mr Doug Dick, Mr David McKee Sitting: Mr Dean Hatwell, Mr Vern Kingshott, Mr Peter Franklin Front: Mr Bob Duval (Captain) Kooyonga went into the final as ‘the underdogs’, as Grange had a strong team with both Peter Howard and Gordon Dick being past State Champions. The Grange had also won 5 matches to Kooyonga’s 4 in the lead up to the finals. A large crowd of over 600 attended the final at Glenelg Golf Club. Before the Kooyonga Captain, Bob Duval handed in the team list, he spoke to David McKee and told him he was being moved from no. 3 to no. 1 as nobody could beat Peter Howard and he needed to sacrifice a game to achieve overall victory. In a thrilling climax with 6 games complete and the score level at 3 matches each, David McKee sank a birdie putt on the 18th hole to win 1up against Peter Howard and gave Kooyonga the 4 to 3 victory! Howard and McKee had a best ball of 30 on the back nine holes. The celebrations back at Kooyonga went well into the Sunday night with a number of members and families present.

The Kooyonga Foundation continues to promote and support sale of printed tickets. It proved to be a very successful method the continuing excellence of Kooyonga and over the last 12 and provided much more flexibility for members and incentives months refined their objectives to the following; to purchase multiple tickets. We raised over $16,500 in ticket sales with a net profit of over $12,800 which was a fabulous • To develop selected facilities for the benefit of all members result. Our intention is to apply these proceeds towards the • To promote junior development for our Club’s future golfers proposed toilet facilities on course, with exact location and • To assist Club representation for our elite golfers design concepts still to be confirmed. In light of the proposed new facilities on course, the women The opportunity continues for Club members to contribute and hosted a specific fundraising event to support this initiative - become a member of The Kooyonga Foundation by donating the Foundation Women’s Fundraiser Twilight, which was held $100 or more (tax deductible) to the office. We welcome more on 26 November. Unfortunately Sharon Templeton, owner members and encourage you to get involved. of Temple Day Spa and member of Kooyonga was unable to facilitate her guest speaking role due to health reasons, but 2020 has been a different year for the Kooyonga Foundation a great night was had by all and an impressive $7,850 was with COVID-19 restrictions impacting our fundraising calendar raised by the approx 40 women in attendance on the night. We of events. Unfortunately the Kooyonga Foundation Golf Day hope to continue this fundraising event on an annual basis and historically held in November, was cancelled and whilst the invite Sharon to speak on ‘health and well being’ for our women idea of rescheduling to February 2021 was considered, it was members. decided to forgo this event completely and postpone until With the Club set to celebrate our Centenary in 2023, the November 2021. Kooyonga Foundation Committee is dedicated to recognising and celebrating talented and committed members that have Due to the Golf Day being postponed and the Women’s helped set strong foundations for this great club, both on Australian Open being cancelled, the Foundation Twilight was and off the golf course. A specific fund is currently being set brought forward from February 2021 to 13 November 2020. up through the ASF to gain financial support for the ongoing This event has transitioned from being a traditional fundraising preservation and display of memorabilia and archival material event to more of an awareness night and ‘thank you’ to those as well as the commissioning of various works of art to who support the Foundation. However a small component depict our heritage, which will help enrich and enhance the of the attendance fee is allocated to the Foundation as a clubhouse for everyone to enjoy. Further details and requests donation and through this we raised $852 from the approx 70 for tax deductible donations to support these projects will be guests in attendance. Guests on the night were also treated to announced soon. an inspiring speech by our guest speaker, Dr James Muecke, As most members would be aware, the Foundation Committee Opthalmologist and 2020 Australian of the Year. James Muecke have developed a Bequest Society for those members who are who is also Chairman of Sight for All, entertained us with a very interested in leaving a gift to Kooyonga in their Will. If you are passionate speech highlighting the reasons behind his journey considering a bequest to the Kooyonga Foundation, we would to being awarded Australian of the year 2020. like to hear from you to enable us to encompass your giftin our future planning. Please contact Brett Lewis for a confidential The Kooyonga Foundation Lottery which was drawn on the discussion. evening of the Foundation Twilight took on an exciting new We thank you for your continued support and hope to see direction in that it was held electronically rather than via the more members join the Foundation in the near future. We look forward to an exciting and prosperous year in 2021. Pictured: (Left) Foundation Twilight winners - Margie Gregg, Keith Barnard, Debra Parry & Kerrie Van Dissel. (Middle & Right) Foundation Women’s Fundraiser Twilight

ZAC’S MINI PAVLOVA RECIPE 150ml egg whites (approx 4 x eggwhites) 220g caster sugar 3 teaspoons cornflour 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1. Preheat oven to 150°C. Place the eggwhites in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, beating well until the mixture is glossy. Sift the cornflour over, add the vinegar and fold through. 2. Pile into 4 individual, 6cm-rounds on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Place in the oven, reduce the heat to 120°C and cook for 1 hour. Turn the oven off and allow the meringue to cool in the oven. To serve, top with whipped cream, lemon curd and berry coulis. Serves 4. LEMON CURD: Pictured: Zac Ronayne, Head Chef 3 eggs 2 egg yolks 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind ½ cup (125ml) lemon juice 150g cold unsalted butter, chopped METHOD 1. Place the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, lemon rind and lemon juice in a bowl and whisk to combine. Pour the mixture into a large saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring for 2 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved. 2. Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the butter, 3 pieces at a time, stirring continuously until melted. Continue to cook, stirring continuously, for 4–6 minutes or until the mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. 3. Strain immediately into a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or until cold. Makes 1½ cups TIP: You can store this lemon curd in an airtight container or sterilised jar in the refrigerator for up to one week. BERRY COULIS: 2 cups frozen berries (raspberry or strawberry) 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons water Combine berries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a small pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Pour coulis into a fine-mesh strainer and use the back of a spoon to force the liquid through. Serve hot or cold. Serve with whip cream, mint and fresh fruit (strawberry, redcurrants, blueberry) *This is a family favourite around Christmas and works well for any occasion. Just use any seasonal fruit – berries, cherries or even stonefruit and mangoes. TORBRECK VERTICAL WINE TASTING A Unique Kooyonga Wine Room Experience Friday 29 January, 4pm Maximum 8 members Join us for a premium vertical wine tasting hosted by Torbreck’s winemaker, Scott McDonald Includes a cheeseplatter and a bottle of Torbreck ‘The Factor’ Shiraz to take home for each guest $220/person - bookings via the timesheet Vertical wine tastings to be held on the last Friday of each month with upcoming wineries to be announced soon