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Out of the Rough — Friday 3rd October 2025
Top 5 things to Note this week.
- Club Championship start in one week!
- Daylight Saving starts Sunday 5th October!
- Voting for Directors is from Monday!
- Preferred Lies are OFF
- Check the local rules board before play
Daylight Saving & Public Holiday
Remember, daylight saving starts on Sunday 5th October. Wind your clocks forward by one hour, before you go to bed on Saturday night. (2am becomes 3am). You do not want to miss your Sunday morning tee time, by an hour!
Remember, Monday 6th October is a public holiday, so the golf course will be busy.
Members AGM and Director Voting
Notice has been given that the 70th Annual General Meeting of Members of Muirfield Golf Club, will be held at the Muirfield Golf Club Clubhouse, on Thursday 16th October 2025, at 7:30pm.
Nominations for Directors are now CLOSED. Voting will take place from Monday 6th October, and will all be done on-line, from Monday 6th to 5pm Tuesday 14th October 2025.
How to Vote? An email will arrive on Monday from Phil Lewis at Elections Australia (myvote). Please keep an eye out for it, as it may land in your junk/spam file instead of your inbox. Follow the instructions listed and submit your vote online. Once you submit the vote, it is locked in and cannot be changed, so please read the instructions carefully.
Candidate information is available on the club website, on the noticeboard in the clubhouse, and will also be attached to the voting email.
Any questions, please see the clubhouse office.
Call Up and be Respectful!
Calling up is a great way to help speed up play.
When a group is good enough to call your group up, on any hole, then please respect that group by not talking or moving around, while they are putting out and you are arriving at the green. Noisy arrivals will prove to be disruptive and may not get your group called up again!
Club Championships 2025
The 2025 Club Championships are on again in October. The Championships are run over 4 consecutive Saturdays (11th, 18th & 25th Oct & 1st Nov).If you wish to nominate for the Club Championships, read the conditions of play on the website (in the timesheet section), and then nominate and pay for your spot at the office. You will need to pick an AM or a PM preference for your first two rounds. It is very important, that you only nominate, if you can play all four (4) rounds. Nominations close on Saturday 4th October 2025.
Course Update
The golf course is full-steam ahead!!
The grass is growing and filling in the divots and other grooves in the turf. Some of the divots have had their sand washed out over the past weeks, so if you see some unfilled divots, please do the right thing and add some sand to them. The slope of the 14th hole, along with the wash-out of sand, has made it look like more on that hole, so please help keep the course in good condition, and fill divots.
Preferred Lies are OFF from Saturday 4th October. The grass coverage and lack of mud on the ball, now allows us to remove this local rule, in time for the Club Championships next week. As always, please read the local rules board outside the Pro Shop, before play.
Member’s Survey 2025
Members would have received the 2025 Survey via email. If you do not have it, then please check your “junk” file as it may have slipped into there. In the survey this year, we want to know a bit more about you, and greatly value your thoughts and experiences at Muirfield Golf Club. To ensure we continue to grow and provide the best possible environment for our members, we invite you to take a few moments to complete our 2025 Members Survey.
Your feedback will play an important role in shaping the future direction of the Club, and helping us preserve the traditions you value while also identifying opportunities for improvement.
Please use the link below to share your views: 2025 Members Survey – Click here
The survey should only take a few minutes to complete. The above link will be live until the 21st of October, 2025. Thank you in advance for your time and for helping us make Muirfield Golf Club an even better place for everyone.
4BBB Mixed Knockout
The nomination sheet for the 2025 4BBB Mixed Knockout, is open online. Pairings can nominate to play in the event, with the qualifying round on Sunday 5th October. Nominations close on Saturday 4th October. Remember, you still need to place your own names into the qualifying round, to play, as the nomination sheet just puts you in the event, but not on the timesheet.
Premier League 2025/26
The annual Premier League competition is back from 18th October!
If you were a part of a team last year, then your team Captain has all the information. There are always spaces for new teams and for single players looking to join a team. Teams consist of 8 players and the scores are collated from your normal Saturday game, so you do not need to book special games or do anything extra, apart from play as many rounds as you can, for your team. The League starts from 18th October, and will run through summer, with the finals being played in February & March 2026.
See the attached flyer for details or see the office to register.
The competition costs $50 per player, and this needs to be paid at the office by Saturday 4th October. Click here for more information.
Fast Friday 2025/26
The first Fast Friday event for the new season, is being played on Friday, 10th October. Here is how it works.
* 7 holes – playing 10th, 11th, 20th (Par 3 over the dam), 12th (shortened), 16th, 17th, and 18th.
* Shotgun start at 5:30 p.m. to try and help those who cannot take a flexi-Friday, to get to the club for their game. The focus is on quick play in a fast format that will take about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
* Single Stableford
* Reduced Competition fee, covers reduced prizes and an NTP (20th – over the dam).
* A quick presentation back at the clubhouse wraps up the proceedings, but players are encouraged to stay for dinner, or have a few more drinks in the Members lounge.
The normal booking system applies, so book on-line. See you out there.
GOLF CONNECT Changeover of Handicap System
Members are advised that Golf Australia’s new GOLF.com.au went live on Thursday, alongside the new Golf Australia Official App. Many members could not access it on Thursday, but as at today (Friday), it is working.
While the Club will not be able to handicap competitions this weekend, we are working towards starting handicapped competitions from Wednesday 8th October.
Members can now download the app or log in to the new portal to verify their Golf ID account.
To get started:
- Download the Golf Australia Official App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, or visit golf.com.au/sign-up.
- Enter your Golf ID (old GOLF Link number).
- Verify your email.
- Create a password and confirm your profile to activate your account.
Golf Shop
Congratulations to Andrew McKnoulty, winner of the Ryder Cup competition, winning a Limited Edition Set of Ping Headcovers (Driver, Fairway and Hybrid).
For the month of October come in for a free golf ball fitting with the new Titleist Ball fitting app and our Trackman Launch Monitor and qualify for further discounted pricing on all Titleist Golf balls for purchases of 2 or more dozen*
Wedges, Wedges, Wedges – getting your wedges dialled in and making sure you are in the best grind and bounce option for your game is essential to play your best around the greens. With the launch of the new Callaway Opus SP and the Taylormade MG5 wedges we have secured a large range of demo wedges so you can see and feel the difference of improved turf interaction. To organise a time to see which wedges are the best fit for you pop in to the golf shop or call and book a time in to see which wedge and bounce is right for you!
RAISE THE CG. LOWER YOUR SCORES.
For players who demand precision on every shot, OPUS SP is purpose-built to flite the ball lower, increase spin, and maximise control— especially from scoring distances.
SPIN POCKET™ CONSTRUCTION
A re-engineered 2-piece construction head design strategically reshapes mass to optimize CG locations. The Spin Pocket redistributes weight higher, raising the CG, and promoting a lower, more penetrating launch. The result is more spin and enhanced control, especially when you need to flight shots or attack tight pins.
NEW SPIN GEN 2.0 FACE
The most advanced face in OPUS history. A new 17° groove angle with tighter pitch spacing delivers more groove edge contact for more consistent spin across a variety of lies. Combined with a deeper cross-hatch laser pattern across the face, Spin Gen 2.0 produces enhanced friction for more bite and stopping power on all types of approach shots.
INTRODUCING FULLY FORGED MG5 WEDGES
Tour-inspired, fully forged MG5 wedges bring you world-class feel, performance, and versatility in six precision-milled grinds designed to help you take your short game to the next level.
Consistent Performance in All Conditions
MG5 wedges utilize Spin Tread Technology and a RAW face finish to help you maintain more spin and control, even in wet conditions. Just like tire treads keep your car connected to the road, Spin Tread Technology redirects water away from the clubface and increases friction with the ball at impact.
More Spin and Control
MG5 wedges employ all-new aggressive saw-milled grooves to help take your short game to the next level. Redesigned with ultra-tight tolerances, steeper walls and sharper radii, the grooves produce more spin for maximum control on every shot.
Tour-Inspired Grinds for Maximum Playability
Consisting of six different precision-milled grinds for all matter of swing types and playing conditions, MG5 wedges allow golfers to build the perfect wedge makeup for their game.
Clothing Clearance Continues!
Our clothing clearance sale is now featuring leading brands of apparel from Travis Mathew and Footjoy We have an exclusive deal just for our members:
- Buy any red dot marked clothing item for $50 only or grab 2 for $90
Do not miss this chance to refresh your wardrobe with vibrant colours and styles, perfect for your next golf outing. Visit the Pro Shop today and take advantage of these fantastic savings!
Ladies News
Nan Nutt Trophy
The Ladies competition between all Vets, including Super Vets, and all non-Vets was held this week in conjunction with the event of the day. Our Vets and Super Vets were victorious winning by a very slim margin, 31.38 to 30.18.
Christmas Preparations
In the lead up to Christmas the ladies will be running Monday Morning Teas on 13th October, 10th November, and 8 December. This is a call out for volunteers to assist with either baking or selling. Anyone who can give a little of their time is asked to contact Jenny (0423 109 998) or Pat (0411 288 852). Remember, many hands make light work.
Melbourne Cup
Melbourne Cup is looming – 4th November. The event will be a 4-person Shamble from an 8.00am shot gun start – lots of fun. The cost is yet to be finalised but it will be either $60 or $65 for golf, lunch, and frivolities. Bookings for this one are to be made at the office and you can use any money in your prize account to pay.
Ladies Championships and Matchplay
Remember to add your name to the nomination sheet for this event. No late entries will be taken. Players can always withdraw if something comes up but names cannot be added after the nomination sheet closes.
Championship nomination sheet can be found with the timesheets on 16th October. Entries close at midday on 14th October
Matchplay nomination sheet can be found with the timesheets on 30th October. This sheet closes at midday on 30th October.
Chips, Shanks & Holes-In-One!
If any player has a hole in one in a competition, or any other impressive feat, please make sure you take a photo at the hole, and then send it to the General Manager, along with how it happened, or simply reply to this newsletter email, so we can share your achievement in the newsletter.
Card Night – 500
The next event is scheduled for Thursday 9th October, with a 6pm start, (changed from the 16th due to the AGM).
The following dates to put in your diary, are 13th November & 18th December, with a 6pm start. Registrations can be made at the bar, or see Kathy at the bar for more details.
Have a great weekend, and happy golfing!
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Friday 26th September 2025
Top 3 things to Note this week.
- Club Championship Nominations are OPEN for 1 more week.
- Check the local rules board before play.
- Premier League – have you registered your team?
Club Championships 2025
The 2025 Club Championships are on again in October. The Championships are run over 4 consecutive Saturdays (11th, 18th & 25th Oct & 1st Nov).The first round has been moved off the public holiday weekend this year, but this means that there will be no contingency date, due to other fixtures (Digger’s Day and Woolfield Shield) which run concurrently on from the Championships. Therefore, if a round of the Championships is washed out, then the number of rounds will likely be reduced.
If you wish to nominate for the Club Championships, read the conditions of play on the website (in the timesheet section), and then nominate and pay for your spot at the office. You will need to pick an AM or a PM preference for your first two rounds. It is very important, that you only nominate, if you can play all four (4) rounds. Nominations close on Saturday 4th October 2025. Good luck to all combatants, as the Club Championships tee off for 2025.
Course UpdateThe golf course has bounced back very well, even after the 10mm we received in the storm from last Monday. The lightning unfortunately knocked out some irrigation lines, causing sprinklers to be on for a few hours in a couple of spots, so you may have seen a puddle or two around the clubhouse and practice nets as a result.
The greens are performing well, and many are commenting on their increased pace.
Preferred Lies are being dialled back from this Saturday, so your 30cm preferred lie will only be on the fairways – not the rough or the mulched areas. If we have fine weather, with warm temperatures, then they are expected to be taken completely off by next weekend, in time for the Club Championships. Please read the local rules board outside the Pro Shop, before play.
Members Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Notice has been given that the 70th Annual General Meeting of Members of Muirfield Golf Club, will be held at the Muirfield Golf Club Clubhouse, on Thursday 16th October 2025, at 7:30pm. A copy of the agenda and items of business are available by downloading them from the Club website or viewing them on the Club noticeboard in the Member’s lounge. A timesheet has been set up on the website, for Members to register their intention to attend the AGM. A copy of the 202425 Annual Report is available on the website, under the “About Us” and “Governance & Policies” tabs, then in the Annual Report section.
Nominations for Directors are open. Nomination forms are available from the office during normal office hours. Nominations for Directors will close at 5:00pm Thursday 2nd October 2025. Voting for Directors will take place, if needed, from Monday 6th October to 5pm Tuesday 14th October 2025.
Member’s Survey 2025
Members would have received the 2025 Survey this week, via email. If you do not have it, then please check your “junk” file as it may have slipped into there. In the survey this year, we want to know a bit more about you, and greatly value your thoughts and experiences at Muirfield Golf Club. To ensure we continue to grow and provide the best possible environment for our members, we invite you to take a few moments to complete our 2025 Members Survey.
Your feedback will play an important role in shaping the future direction of the Club, and helping us preserve the traditions you value while also identifying opportunities for improvement.
Please use the link below to share your views: 2025 Members Survey – Click here
The survey should only take a few minutes to complete. The above link will be live until the 21st of October, 2025. Thank you in advance for your time and for helping us make Muirfield Golf Club an even better place for everyone.
Safety First!
There was a serious incident on the golf course a couple of weeks ago, whereby a player was hit by an errant tee shot. The person was on the 5th green and the ball came from the 13th tee. This is just one of the areas around the golf course where this can occur, so we ask players to be vigilant on two counts:
Firstly, if you hit a ball and it is going off the line of your fairway or hole, then please yell “FORE” in a loud voice. The more time you can give someone to take cover, the better it is for all concerned. A player may not get hit and you may not feel terrible for seriously injuring someone.Secondly, if you are in an open area, like the 5th green, then take notice of your surroundings and from where a ball may come from. If on the 5th green, then see if there is anyone on the 13th tee and take positive steps towards ensuring your own safety, by keeping an eye on the tee shots, while your playing partners are putting out.
Ensuring your own safety and the safety of others, should be front of mind when on any golf course, not just Muirfield.
4BBB Mixed Knockout
The nomination sheet for the 2025 4BBB Mixed Knockout, is open online. Pairings can nominate to play in the event, with the qualifying round on Sunday 5th October. Nominations close on Saturday 4th October. Remember, you still need to place your own names into the qualifying round, to play, as the nomination sheet just puts you in the event, but not on the timesheet.
Premier League 2025/26
The annual Premier League competition is back from 18th October!
If you were a part of a team last year, then your team Captain has all the information. There are always spaces for new teams and for single players looking to join a team. Teams consist of 8 players and the scores are collated from your normal Saturday game, so you do not need to book special games or do anything extra, apart from play as many rounds as you can, for your team. The League starts from 18th October, and will run through summer, with the finals being played in February & March 2026.
See the attached flyer for details or see the office to register.
The competition costs $50 per player, and this needs to be paid at the office by Saturday 4th October. Click here for more information.
Fast Friday 2025/26
The first Fast Friday event for the new season, is being played on Friday, 10th October. Here is how it works.
* 7 holes – playing 10th, 11th, 20th (Par 3 over the dam), 12th (shortened), 16th, 17th, and 18th.
* Shotgun start at 5:30 p.m. to try and help those who cannot take a flexi-Friday, to get to the club for their game. The focus is on quick play in a fast format that will take about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
* Single Stableford
* Reduced Competition fee, covers reduced prizes and an NTP (20th – over the dam).
* A quick presentation back at the clubhouse wraps up the proceedings, but players are encouraged to stay for dinner, or have a few more drinks in the Members lounge.
The normal booking system applies, so book on-line. See you out there.
Muirfield Cup – Newton Wins!
Day 2 saw Newton take a 3-point lead into the Singles round. Not a lot to play with, but both teams brought their A-game, which made for some exciting match-ups! The games turned multiple times and for a moment the Wearn team looked like they might claw some of the deficit back. The Newton team stood strong, and on the back-nine, put together some fantastic golf to secure the team win.
This meant that the Newton team won all three rounds: the Foursomes, 4B Handicap and the Singles, for an 18 – 14 win. They were rewarded with the Wearn team having to buy them all dinner! Congratulations to the Newton team.
Golf Connect Changeover of Handicap System
As members would have been advised through Golf Australia communications, and as part of a national update to golf handicapping, Golf Australia is introducing a new system – Golf Australia CONNECT. All golf clubs in Australia are required to transition to this new platform.
This transition will update the method by which golfers access their handicap information.
With the introduction of Golf Australia CONNECT, all golfers will be assigned a unique Golf ID. Existing club members’ GOLF Link numbers will become their Golf ID, which will remain unchanged regardless of club transfers.
The move from GOLF Link to Golf Australia CONNECT may result in minor adjustments to previous handicaps due to the retroactive application of competition PCC (Playing Course Conditions) dating back to 1 January 2023, aligning with the World Handicapping System. For most golfers, anticipated changes should not exceed 0.5 strokes in either direction.
Additional updates include the release of the new Golf Australia Official App and a revised Daily Handicap calculation method, now featuring a consistency factor. Handicap history will remain accessible through golf.com.au, and current GOLF Link account holders will need to verify their accounts with an email verification process.
Changeover Period
This significant system upgrade will temporarily disrupt standard golf operations:
- From the evening of Sunday 28 September, the GolfLink system will be shutdown.
- From Monday 29 September for approximately 2 weeks, handicapping services will be unavailable. During this period, Muirfield will continue running daily competitions, utilising handicaps that will be frozen from 28th September.
- Competition scores recorded during the transition cannot be retrospectively handicapped after the club moves to Golf Australia CONNECT.
- Handicapped competitions are scheduled to resume on or around 10th October, or possibly sooner if system testing concludes ahead of schedule.
MiClub is collaborating closely with Golf Australia to facilitate a seamless system transition. We will keep Members informed through the weekly newsletter and on the club website.
Golf Shop
Ryder Cup Week is here, and to Celebrate the Ryder Cup your golf shop is running a sweepstake for a Limited Edition Set of Ping Headcovers (Driver, Fairway and Hybrid). To qualify all you need to do is purchase any dozen balls in the golf shop from now until Wednesday 5pm, entries via receipt with Name or Member number will be placed in the draw (draw taking place Thursday morning).
Wedges, Wedges, Wedges – getting your wedges dialled in and making sure you are in the best grind and bounce option for your game is essential to play your best around the greens. With the launch of the new Callaway Opus SP and the Taylormade MG5 wedges we have secured a large range of demo wedges so you can see and feel the difference of improved turf interaction. To organise a time to see which wedges are the best fit for you pop in to the golf shop or call and book a time in to see which wedge and bounce is right for you!
RAISE THE CG. LOWER YOUR SCORES
For players who demand precision on every shot, OPUS SP is purpose-built to flite the ball lower, increase spin, and maximise control— especially from scoring distances.
SPIN POCKET™ CONSTRUCTION
A re-engineered 2-piece construction head design strategically reshapes mass to optimize CG locations. The Spin Pocket redistributes weight higher, raising the CG, and promoting a lower, more penetrating launch. The result is more spin and enhanced control, especially when you need to flight shots or attack tight pins.
NEW SPIN GEN 2.0 FACE
The most advanced face in OPUS history. A new 17° groove angle with tighter pitch spacing delivers more groove edge contact for more consistent spin across a variety of lies. Combined with a deeper cross-hatch laser pattern across the face, Spin Gen 2.0 produces enhanced friction for more bite and stopping power on all types of approach shots.
INTRODUCING FULLY FORGED MG5 WEDGES
Tour-inspired, fully forged MG5 wedges bring you world-class feel, performance, and versatility in six precision-milled grinds designed to help you take your short game to the next level.
Consistent Performance in All Conditions
MG5 wedges utilize Spin Tread Technology and a RAW face finish to help you maintain more spin and control, even in wet conditions. Just like tire treads keep your car connected to the road, Spin Tread Technology redirects water away from the clubface and increases friction with the ball at impact.
More Spin and Control
MG5 wedges employ all-new aggressive saw-milled grooves to help take your short game to the next level. Redesigned with ultra-tight tolerances, steeper walls and sharper radii, the grooves produce more spin for maximum control on every shot.
Tour-Inspired Grinds for Maximum Playability
Consisting of six different precision-milled grinds for all matter of swing types and playing conditions, MG5 wedges allow golfers to build the perfect wedge makeup for their game.
Grip it to Rip it in the Champs!!
Get your clubs ready for Club Championships! Now is a great time to have a look at your clubs in readiness for the upcoming club championships and the first place you should look is at your grips! Months/Years of practice and play can leave your grips not feeling their best, regular cleaning can help lengthen the life of your grips but when cleaning does not help, then you will need to replace them. Luckily when you come into the golf shop and get your set re-gripped with some fresh Golf Pride Grips (13 grips) you will get a free Golf Pride Umbrella – while stocks last.
Clothing Clearance Continues!
Our clothing clearance sale is now featuring leading brands of apparel from Travis Mathew and Footjoy We have an exclusive deal just for our members:
- Buy any red dot marked clothing item for $50 only or grab 2 for $90
Do not miss this chance to refresh your wardrobe with vibrant colours and styles, perfect for your next golf outing. Visit the Pro Shop today and take advantage of these fantastic savings!
Ladies News
Silver Salver and Bronze Bowl
Congratulations are extended to Sue Kim and Eun Ji Yu who successfully won the Silver Salver (Sue 79 ) and Bronze Bowl (Eun Ji 94) this week. Well done, Ladies, great scores.
Pink and Blue Days
The Ladies’ Committee extends a sincere thank you to all our members, both ladies and gentlemen, for their support of our mini-Charity event for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Our inaugural Pink and Blue Days have raised just under $5,500 for these Charities and it is a direct reflection of the support shown by our members.
Upcoming Ladies events
Nan Nutt Vets & Super Vets versus all Non-Vets will be held next week in conjunction with the scheduled event of the day. This trophy event has been pushed out due to recent rain events but it is hoped that it will go ahead next week. So, as a significant number of our ladies are more mature golfers, the ladies who have not reached the golden age of 50 are urged to put your names down to play next week and help take the trophy back from the vets. It will be a Stableford event from the magenta tees with Split Sixes in conjunction.
Ladies Championships will begin on 16th October. The first round is a drawn game and the nomination sheet is OPEN NOW. The nomination sheet will close on 14th October at midday. All ladies who play in the first round will automatically be placed in the rounds on the 23rd and 30th Oct. Remember to read the Conditions of Play that are in the ladies’ locker room and attached to the timesheet.
Ladies Matchplay – Ladies interested in playing in the Matchplay on 6th, 13th and 20th Nov must add their name to the nomination sheet that can be found with the timesheet on 30th October. This nomination sheet closes at midday on 30th October and it is OPEN NOW.
Chips, Shanks & Holes-In-One!
If any player has a hole in one in a competition, or any other impressive feat, please make sure you take a photo at the hole, and then send it to the General Manager, along with how it happened, or simply reply to this newsletter email, so we can share your achievement in the newsletter.
Card Night – 500
The next event is scheduled for Thursday 9th October, with a 6pm start, (changed from the 16th due to the AGM).
The following dates to put in your diary, are 13th November & 18th December, with a 6pm start. Registrations can be made at the bar, or see Kathy at the bar for more details.
Have a great weekend, and happy golfing!
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