Captains Corner
Daryl Muir

There is no doubt that the volume of golf played by visitors over the school holiday period was pleasantly surprising.  I say pleasantly because the resulting income was considerable.  Like all Clubs, these green fees are highly valued as it keeps our annual subscriptions to an acceptable level and allows the Club to run smoothly and further develop its assets.

However, I understand this extra volume causes some angst amongst the members.  There is also no doubt that our “little gem” here in Omokoroa has been well and truly discovered and it is the talk of fellow golfers everywhere.

Over recent weeks there has been several fractious conversations between members and green fee players alike whilst on the course.  I would remind all members that this sort of behaviour is not acceptable and falls outside our Club guidelines.  Slow play and etiquette issues or lack of them, can be politely addressed in a respectful manner. Any serious offenses should be brought to the office for assistance.

With our membership and visitors increasing and primed to jump again during the upcoming summer period, Marcus, the Players Group Captains and myself are working to put in place a marshalling system and to better educate our visitors and members alike on their conduct on the course.

Nathan, his team and our Course Convenor, Colin Gee and his volunteers, work tirelessly in these winter conditions to provide us all with the best course possible.  So please when it says “carts on paths only” please respect it.  When they rope off an obviously wet area, please don’t pull it up or lift your trundler over it and walk through it.  We have the potential for a stunning golf course this coming spring and summer so please respect their efforts.  Continue to replace your divots, rake the bunkers and repair your pitch marks.

The tee blocks on the practice fairway grassed areas are now closed to allow the teeing areas to regenerate.  Please respect this and use the mats now provided and please, if you are using the practice fairway, acquaint yourself of the rules on the signage adjacent to the tee blocks.

If the field is a little slow be patient and let it move along.  Don’t shout from the tee or fairway. 

We are here to enjoy this beautiful golf course in this stunning location.

9 Hole Ladies
Yvonne Hoskins

Even after all the rain we have had, the course is looking really good.  This was confirmed by our stableford haggle this week.  

Winners were - Robyn Lamborn with 21 stableford; Elaine Gavin 20; Bev Hansen and Gail Latham 19; Ali Howarth and Margaret Finsden with 18.  Well done ladies.   Also played was Round 6 of Shootout.  

The lovely box of soup ingredients for our raffle (donated by Jacqui Crossfield) was won by Janet Burmeister. Enjoy Janet.

As a special treat we were offered a 'christening drink' from Elaine and Peter Gavin on the opening of the ladies shelter on tee off hole number 9.  Thank you to Elaine and Peter and all the helpers / workers / designers who made this shelter.  It is much appreciated from the nine hole ladies.

9 Hole Men
Spencer Tankard

 Men’s Nine Hole Golf, Thursday 25^th July 2024

 Numbers in the field got to 40 for Round No 4 of Stableford Cup.

          Top scores were:-                       

Front Nine   1        Allan Hoskins                     20 points

                     2        Gordon Lusby                    20                

                     3        Allan Winter                       18

                     4        Jim Avis                             16

                     5        Tom Martin                        16 (c-back)

Back Nine    1        Murray Telfer                     22 points

                     2        Chris Hogan                      18                

                     3        Lawson Stewart                 18      

                     4        Ernest Taylor                     18

                     5        Denis Mason                     17       

Next Week              Shootout Round No 4.

                        Net for all players including those not in the Shootout.

Presidents Message
Swampy 'John' Marsh

Don’t forget to contact Colin Gee if you wish to purchase firewood.  There is plenty available at a good price.

Congratulations to Anya Apanui coming second in the Junior Gross Event Under 18 and to Martina Keir who was 8^th equal in the Coronation Cup Net Event for Silver Division 5 under par, well done ladies.

Friday Haggle
Terry Golder

26th July 2024 (69 Entries)

Division 1
Ken Joyce            42
Mark Dodd         39
Dale Chadwick   39

Division 2
Elva Travers       41
Jonty Jenkins    40
Paul Cole           38