OATLANDS' course was opened on July 4, 1931. The Governor of NSW, Sir Philip Game, hit a ball from the first tee, now the twelfth, to officially declare the course open.
Located on one of the oldest settlements in Australia (Parramatta), the course is only minutes from the 2000 Olympic Games site.
It may be a relatively young golf club formed in 1931, but its fairways, greens and clubhouse are rich in historical background. The land was nearly acquired by the Army in 1947, and was again almost lost after serious threat to tenure in 1950. Finally, the club was purchased by its members in 1958, who each scraped together £100 to buy the Oatlands Golf Club by debenture.
The course, designed by Robert Frank, is not long, but it is particularly challenging to any level of player and boasts some of the best par 3s in the land. Accuracy rather than distance is the key to a good score on this course.
SCHEDULE AND FORMAT
Date: 18th November, 2014
Registration opens: 11:00am
Tee Time: 12:00pm shotgun start (players to be notified of starting hole at registration)
Results and Presentation: 5:00pm (following close of play)
Competition Format: 18 hole single stableford
Tees: TBC for men and TBC for ladies
Inclusions: Golf, food & beverage voucher and the chance to win some great prizes
Price: Golf Link Mates members $74, Non-Mates members $94
Social Golfers: Welcome to attend and enjoy the same inclussions as handicapped players, however competing in a seperate daily competition not linked to the Race order of merit
COURSE DETAILS
Par: 70
Length: 5,731m
National Ranking: NA
Course Designer: Robert Frank
Year Opened: 1931
No. Race Events: Debuts this year
LOCATION AND CONTACT DETAILS
Address: Bettingham Road, Oatlands NSW 2117
Phone: (02) 9630 1269
Email: gm@oatlandsgolf.com.au
