New Members

Taking into account the attrition rate at the end of the 2023-2024 Membership year and ensuring timesheets remain accessible through the winter period, the Club extended invitations to 20 applicants from the waitlist to join as Provisional Members. These new Members will be inducted on 8 August and Membership will commence on 12 August. 

We continue to have a lengthy waitlist predicted at over a 2 year wait.

Craig Parry Design - Mounds Redesign

Craig Parry has returned to Long Reef to commence the planning the process for the redevelopment of the mounds across the 14^th, 15^th and 16^th holes. The turf condition has deteriorated with the heavy rainfall in May to July followed by strong winds.

Craig is working with the Board on the most effective way to complete the project with the least amount of disruption to Members.

Increased pedestrian traffic on and around the Golf Course

As mentioned in June's From Your Board, there has been a significant increase in pedestrian traffic on and around the Golf Course from non-golfers.

Signage was recently installed in some of the access areas, requesting pedestrians to use the public walkway, however this past weekend demonstrated the disregard for the Golf Course and golf being played.

The Club is now discussing the issue with Northern Beaches Council.

Please remember that Long Reef Golf Club is a shared space, and if there is an imminent risk to the public or they are in the way, to go about alerting them in a respectful manner. Should you have issues, please contact the Golf Shop to assist.

New Course Machinery

The Club recently received a new Toro Multi Pro 5800 Spray machine for $134,000. This machine replaced the same model last purchased in 2016 for $89,000, a 50% increase over 8 years.

Acoustic Treatment in Function Room

Acoustic panels will be installed on the ceiling of the Reef Room as a trial to reduce the noise reverberations in the Function rooms. If it proves successful, the panelling will be extended in to the Pacific Room.

Keith Warren | President

Note: This document is not intended to be a minute of the relevant Board meeting but is intended to provide members with a summary of the significant decisions made or issues discussed by the Board at its most recent meeting. Certain matters may be commercially sensitive, subject to privacy considerations or otherwise confidential and will not be included in this summary document. 

Clubhouse Master Plan Information Session - Thursday 22nd August

This week Members were sent an email invite to the Clubhouse Master Plan Information Session. The email can be viewed by clicking here, you can also view the information on your Members news page. If you haven't received the email, please check your junk folder as it was sent from clubhouse@lrgc.com.au

The information session will take place in the Clubhouse on Thursday 22nd August starting at 6pm.

Cardiac Arrest and Golf Course Emergency Response Information Evening - Tuesday 20th August

Remember to register for this important information session. The Team at Shield Training are active intensive care paramedics that visit golf courses every week to attend to cardiac arrests and medical emergencies. Our team recently undertook a full day training session with Shield to ensure we are equipped to provide our Members and visitors with the best possible first aid response in the case of a medical emergency.

The information session will take place in the Clubhouse on Tuesday 20th August starting at 6pm (1 hour). 

Please register your attendance here

Bronze IV Shield

We have treated the tees with a selective herbicide to eliminate winter grass; this process will need to be repeated in the coming weeks. The tees are in full dormancy and showing wear and tear as winter comes to an end. To enhance their aesthetic appearance, we have sprayed the tees with a green pigment.

Bunkers have been trimmed and sprayed for weeds and continue to hold up well after the challenging conditions. Our volunteers have worked tirelessly around the 2nd and 10th holes, removing weeds and Lomandras and replanting with native Banksias and Westringia.

On the 1st of August, we had a demonstration with two robotic Husqvarna mowers. These mowers operate independently, navigating around obstacles and returning to their charging stations as needed. Equipped with GPS for efficient mowing and position tracking, they are known for their quiet operation, allowing use day or night without disturbance. Designed to work in various weather conditions, they can cut at a height of 10mm or up to 60mm for rough areas. The mowers have sensors to detect obstacles and lift or tilt blades when necessary, ensuring safe operation around golfers. Being battery powered, they are environmentally friendly and cost effective to run.

In September, we will have a robotic mower on loan for two weeks, operating around the 12th fairway and rough, with the charging station located at our maintenance shed.

Click HERE to see a robotic mower in action.

Kurt Schulenburg | Course Superintendent

10 year old Thomas McConochie, one of our talented Chippers and a scholarship recipient at Long Reef Golf Club, has made us all proud with his exceptional performance in the NSWCPS Golf tournament at Blackheath on Monday 5th August.

Thomas shot an impressive 91 off the stick and won the Nett event with a phenomenal score of 57! This achievement has earned him a spot on the Polding representative team, and he will be competing in the Hunter Valley in September.

Thomas has been under the dedicated guidance of Danny and Michael for the past few years and consistently attends the clinics each Saturday. We are incredibly proud of Thomas's dedication and skill and look forward to watching his continued progression.

Congratulations Thomas, and best of luck in the Hunter Valley!

Our Dine In evenings offer our Members the chance to enjoy a seasonally inspired menu overlooking Fisherman's Beach and are the perfect opportunity to get a group of friends and family together for an evening of good food and good company at your Club! 

We offer an elevated dining experience for our Members to experience. with table service, a set three course menu, wine pairing suggestions and with the same familiar faces you see in the bar and café.

Bookings can be made via Clubhouse Reception

(02) 9971 8113 or office@lrgc.com.au

*Eligible full playing Members (who paid their subscriptions by 31 May) can use their complimentary buy-1-get-1-free voucher*

Which applies?

A) John must mark the position of the ball ,lift the ball and towel and try to drop his ball in the position where it was on the towel.

B) John may lift the ball from the towel, remove the towel ,estimate  the exact position of the ball and drop another ball at that spot.

C) John may lift the ball and towel without marking that place, must estimate exactly where the ball was and drop a ball within one club length of that spot.

In our 103 year history, Long Reef Golf Club has had 20 Club Presidents. Our 21st President is Keith Warren. The baton has been passed down from the first President in 1921, Henry Lovell Mann. He was the trilby hat wearing retiree, and the then Vice President of Bonnie Doon Golf Club. The time served in the office of President varies widely as does the variety of skills brought to the role.  

In 2014 Keith went into semi-retirement occupying himself with involvement on various boards, some consulting, social responsibility and private investment work.

He describes himself as a "Covid" Member when it comes to his Membership at Long Reef. In 2020 he needed a physical outlet and golf was a happy way to beat the Covid blues. He chose Long Reef over the other beaches courses because of the stunning vistas, the excellent Course and the welcoming Membership.

In February 2022, due to the resignation of the then Treasurer, a casual vacancy came up on the Board. The Board sought expressions of interest from Members to fill the position and Keith applied.

Keith had been seeking a volunteer opportunity to give back to his community and had already worked with the Salvation Army and Marine Rescue. Long Reef was a perfect fit. After the selection process he was successful and appointed to the Board.

In April 2022, the standing President's (Steve Twigg) tenure of 5 years came up and Keith was asked by the Board to take up the role of President. He was subsequently elected as President at the Annual General Meeting in 2022 and re-elected by the Membership in 2023.

As part of his commitment to social development in the developing world, Keith continues to advise and serve on boards including a social development investment by the Norwegian Government in one of Nigeria's largest restaurant companies.

Keith says his greatest joy as President is getting to know more of our incredible Members, building friendships and supporting Ben and the team's delivery of the Club's fabulous success. He hopes that his business and corporate governance expertise, commitment to volunteering and passion for golf will assist in ensuring the long term prospering of our Club.

The Archive Committee

John must use the position of the spot under the towel below the ball as the reference point. The relief area is an area within 1 club length of the reference point. not nearer the hole than the reference point and in the same area of the course as the reference point   I.e within the bunker.

This method of taking relief for a ball on or in a movable obstruction applies in all situations except where the ball lies on a putting green. Rule 15.2a applies.