Members will be keenly aware that Sydney has been inundated with rain for the last few weekends, with the course having received 620mm of rain since the start of May (monthly average is 120mm). These heavy rain periods have unfortunately meant carts have often been unavailable for those who need them, a fact that Management is keenly aware of and as such it is a not a decision the team takes lightly.
The fact is, the frequent heavy rain the course has received in recent weeks has seen the water table rise significantly, meaning any additional rain can result in water pooling in the low-lying areas of the course. Should carts be permitted during these periods, there is a strong likelihood of damage to these areas of the course, and with no grass growth through the winter period any recovery would take months.
The course team have worked tirelessly in recent weeks to bring these areas back into play, and we are very grateful for the team's efforts and the course conditioning despite the ongoing rain periods. In addition to almost non-stop bunker repairs, the team having been employing equipment like the Air2G2 machine (pictured below) to improve the drainage in areas around the course.
We hope members understand the reasoning for the cancellation of carts and appreciate that the Club strives to have carts available as soon as the course conditions permit.
