Course Superintendent Report

COURSE REPORT 13th March 2026

This week we had the pleasure of welcoming Jyri Kaapro from Envu Australia, National Technical Lead for Envu, along with GTS representative Dan Cook.

Jyri and Dan spent time with the team in a walk-and-talk session discussing the strategic use of pre-emergent herbicides for Poa annua, focusing on correct timing, placement and the role these applications play in maintaining consistent playing surfaces throughout the season. It was a great learning opportunity for the staff and reinforces our ongoing commitment to proactive turf management.

Course preparation has continued throughout the week as we work toward another busy weekend of golf. From all of us in the greens team, we wish the best of luck to everyone competing.

The Green Army have also been hard at work on our current focus area around the dam overflow. After some recent work and clearing, we can once again hear water streaming down the rock wall — always a satisfying sign the system is working as intended, more to come there.

Outside of that, our primary focus remains staying on top of the strong growth conditions we are experiencing across the course.

Have a great weekend and we look forward to seeing you out on the golf course.

Brenden Benad
Course Superintendent

COURSE REPORT 6th March 2026

Please see this weeks Course Report Video:

Video Link: 6.3.26

COURSE REPORT 27th February 2026

Please see this weeks Course Report Video: Outlines “Disease Pressure” and how certain conditions promote it. Current humidity provides challenges with minimising disease – especially on greens. I explain what products we use, why and how.

Video Link: 27.2.26

COURSE REPORT 20th February 2026

Hi all, we are nearing the end of a brutal summer season with our attention turning from maintaining suitable moisture levels to winter preparation for Poa control. i.e – Pre Emergents applications and extensive planning.

As mentioned in last weeks video, we will be dividing the site into sections for different managers to take ownership of their areas. Tees, Collars, Greens and Green Surrounds, Rough, Fairways. Everything from agronomic planning to applications included in this, with myself overseeing the processes.

Overall goal here is to further develop all staff for our own longevity and their personal success.

Thank you!

Brenden Benad
Course Superintendent

COURSE REPORT 13th February 2026

Video Link: 13.2.26

COURSE REPORT 6th February 2026

Outside of course presentation, we have further refined our staff development priorities and core team structure.

We have successfully transformed the labour matrix from 60% casual labour to 20%, transitioning high-skill operators into full-time contracts. We have also renamed the full-time role to Turf Tradesperson, as this title more accurately reflects the skill level and responsibilities of the position.

Key progression this week:

Patrick Tucker entered his 4th and final year of his apprenticeship on Monday.
Patrick Boyle officially signed up for his apprenticeship on Monday.
We welcome Josh Ward (already on our team) to the management team.
Current leading hand Henry Gearin, stepping down to pursue personal career pathway. Commencing Monday the 9th of February.

Course Report 30th January 2026

Hi all members, I would like to wish the pennants players good luck and I will see you Sunday morning for the 1st tee.

Golf course Is handling the flip in conditions well and surfaces at a suitable level. Our poa annua preparation has begun as we plan ahead for the winter months now.

Appreciate all members feedback and support as of late.

From myself and the team – thank you

Course Report 23rd January 2026

Video Link: 23.1.26

Course Report 9th January 2026

Please find below this week’s Course Report from our Course Superintendent, Brenden Benad.

Video Link: Course Report 9.1.26

Course Report 23rd December 2025

Please find below this week’s Course Report from our Course Superintendent, Brenden Benad.

Video Link: Course Report 23.12.25

Wishing you all a safe and happy festive season,

Course Report 5th December 2025

Please see this weeks Course Report: Thatch Management

Attached below is a photo of thatch management for the last 12 month period since taking over.

I am on leave from 8th – 22nd December. Assistant Superintendent Taine Townshend will be looking after the course / team.

Course Report 28th November 2025

Please see this weeks Course Report:
FAQ on Water Usage, and Staff Introduction: Lennon Foley.

Video Link: 28.11.25

Course Report 21st November 2025

Hi All,
Please see this weeks Course Report – video on the Water Management System at MGC.

Video Link: 21.11.25

Course Report 14th November 2025

Hi All,
Please see brief update on the week, along with visual videos of some of the processes taking place.

Video Link: 14.11.25

Course Report 7th November 2025

Video Link: 7.11.25

31st October 2025 Course Report

Please see this weeks video link: 31.10.25

Hi All,
So proud of the Greens team for all the hard work to get to Finals.

Thanks to the Green Army for all their support and hard work getting the course ready for all members to enjoy.

Enjoy your golf,

Brenden Benad

Course Superintendent

24th October 2025 Course Report

Please see this weeks video link: 24.10.25

17th October 2025 Course Report

Course preparations moving along well as we move into finals.
The teams spirit is high with heads down showing a lot of passion on course.

Thanks for your support, enjoy your golf!

3rd October 2025 Course Report

Longer video today outlining reasons and planning for current poa population on some of our greens. The video will be posted for three weeks to give as much transparency as possible.

Please see this weeks Video Link: Course Report 3.10.25

12th September 2025 Course Report

Video Link: 12.9.25

29th August 2025 Course Report

Video Link: 29.8.25

22nd August 2025 Course Report

15th August 2025 Course Report

Video Link: 15.8.25

8th August 2025 Course Report

Video Link: 8.8.25

1st August 2025 Course Report

Thanks to those members who came to the CMF Tour on Thursday 31st July. Was a great chance for members to see behind the scenes and get a better understanding of how the Course Team operate, get up close to some of the machinery and learn more about the complexity of the water system needed to keep MGC magnificent.

18th July 2025 Course Report

Video Link: 18.7.25

4th July 2025

Course Report from Course Superintendent Brenden Benad.

Course Report 4.7.25 LINK

20th June 2025

Course Care Reminder

Please watch the video on repairing Pitchmarks: Video Link

13th June 2025

Course Report from Course Superintendent Brenden Benad.

Course Report Link

6th June 2025

Click the link below for this weeksCourse Report from Course Superintendent Brenden Benad.

Course Report Link

30th May 2025

Click the link below for this weeks Course Report from Course Superintendent Brenden Benad.

23rd May 2025

Click the link below for this weeks Course Report from Course Superintendent Brenden Benad.

16th May 2025

Click the link below for this weeks Course Report from Course Superintendent Brenden Benad.

9th May 2025

Click Here for this weeks Course Report by Course Superintendent Brenden Benad

Progress Photo’s of the 13th Fairway below:

BEFORE – Bottom Photo: 15th August 2024
AFTER – Top Photo: 8th May 2025

2nd May 2025

Click Here for this weeks Course Report by Course Superintendent Brenden Benad

24th April 2025

The two photographs below showcase fairway definition and intensive bunker maintenance. Our winter project consists of overturning all sand in the bunkers with the sand pro and improving consistency.

Weekly videos will commence full time as of next week outlining plans for Poa Annua treatment and where we are at with population control going into winter.

17th April 2025

Click Here for this weeks Course Report by Course Superintendent Brenden Benad

21st March 2025

Bunker Rake Placement

Please leave Rake in the base of the BUNKER closest to the lowest edge, in the same direction as the T marked on the cuff of the bunker.

COURSE REPORT

Please find the Link below for this weeks Superintendents Report for the Greens Renovation Report below:

14th March 2025

7th March 2025 – Bunker Rake Placement

Course plan for COURSE CLOSURE March 15-19

Greens renovations (video update to follow once complete)
Bunker renovations
Creek Slashing and Maintenance
Poa Application in rough

On behalf of the greens team – thank you to all members for your patience during the closure as we aim to continue the courses trajectory forward.

28th February 2025 – Bunker Rake Placement

Video Link: BUNKER RAKE PLACEMENT

21st February 2025

COURSE CARE – PITCH MARKS
Please click on the link for this week’s MGC COURSE CARE video
by Director of Golf, Philip Baird and Course Superintendent, Brenden Benad.
Video Link: PITCH MARKS

14th February 2025

COURSE CARE – SAND DIVOTS ON FAIRWAYS
Please click on the link for this week’s MGC COURSE CARE video
by Director of Golf, Philip Baird and Course Superintendent, Brenden Benad.
Video Link: BUNKER ETIQUETTE

7th February 2025

31st January 2025

COURSE CARE – GREENS BEST PRACTICE
Please note there are to be no pull buggies crossing the greens.
Please click on the link for this week’s MGC COURSE CARE video
by Director of Golf, Philip Baird and Course Superintendent, Brenden Benad.
Video Link: GREENS BEST PRACTICE

24th January 2025

Please click on the link below for this weeks course report.

Video Link: 24.1.25 Course Report

17th January 2025

This week the bowling green has reopened post renovations with outstanding results. We aim to continue making each part of our facility the best that it can be going forward. A low budget agronomic program will take place to maintain it’s conditioning.

The golf course has received 100mm of rainfall to date and is holding up reasonably well considering with 1 day of closure required. We are set to re open Saturday. Fescue area on the 16th has been modified and finalized this week and will be noticeable during the weekends play. Additional landscape projects have been completed this week and will be documented in next weeks video.