Pro Shop Update - October 2025

We are very extremely lucky to have the services of Gavin Sutherland alongside the Pro Shop team - so our MSGCC professional service is still second to none. 
Please talk to Gavin or the team for any of your golfing needs! 
In this month's video, Gavin is discussing how to strike your chips with more confidence and control!

Golf Australia Connect is now live!
To review your handicap or to access your score history, please follow the steps provided by GA - refer below.
Please note, we have found some members experiencing problems with their registration and access. So far, we have been able to resolve the issues either in the Pro Shop or in the MSGCC office. We appreciate your patience with this new system and the handicap change over.
How to register from 2 October
1. Visit GOLF.com.au and go to the Sign up / Login page.
2. Enter your Golf ID – a verification email will be sent to your registered email.
3. Create a new password and confirm your profile details.
4. Download the new Golf Australia Official App from your app store.
 

New Carts - Delivery is planned for the start of November: 
Member and guest carts are the Sapphire Blue!

Tip of the Month - Lets make Magenta Shores the home of 'Ready Golf':
We all know that our course is a challenging test of golf. 
Let's face it, that's one aspect that we love about our course!
However, that should not be an excuse for slow play. 
No one enjoys a round of golf that takes more the 4hours and 30min. We should all aspire to complete our competition rounds inside that time - so everyone can enjoy their golfing experience.
Here are some tips to help you make the small changes to your game that can lead to minutes off each round - and often lead to a better score.
 
READY golf:
Don't wait for your turn to play your shot, play your shot when you are ready to hit.
Walk to your ball (even out of the cart if driving) and prepare for your shot as quickly as you can when it is safe to walk ahead. 
Do not wait at the shortest ball off the tee - move to your ball whenever it is safe and prepare to hit.
If golfers are hitting behind you, take care to watch their shots and avoid any danger.
Putt when 'ready', not always in 'turn' of furthest from the hole.
 
Maintain 'position' in the field:
Maintaining 'position' means keeping in sight of, and close to 1 x shot from  the group in front
If the group infront has left the green when you reach the tee, your group is out of position. 
Note - par 3s can be an exception, however, it is still advisable to keep as close as you can.
When our new cart fleet is operational, we will be monitoring 'position' closely and communicating with groups that need to hurry up.
 
What to do if your group is 'out of position':
Walk faster between shots
Reduce pre shot routine time or prepare while someone else is hitting.
Move from the green to the next tee as soon as each golfer finishes a hole (don't wait for the entire group)
Hit a provisional ball if there is any uncertainty about finding your ball
Reduce time looking for balls - or some group members play their shots whilst others conduct a < 3 minute search.
The low marker of the group has the responsibility to return the group to 'position in the field'

Golf Quote of the Month: 
❝ A golfer has to train their swing on the practice tee, then trust it on the course.❞
Dr Bob Rotella