Manager's Message
Marcus Niles

Maintenance Week

Next week the clubhouse and course are closed as the team rips into some maintenance.  The greenkeepers are coring the tee backs, as well as some of the fairways.

The practice range and green will be open, but please use your own balls, and ensure you pick them all up!  Please continue to hit from the mats only as we let the rest of the range recover.

The range will be closed Thursday 10am-5pm as we have our friends from The Clubroom running their fitting day, which is now fully subscribed.

All going well, we hope to open the course on Friday.  Please check the website for updates

Course Masterplan

The Course Advisory Group (CAG) has been working very hard with Phil Tataurangi to develop a blueprint for the future of our course.  We are at the stage in the process where we want some member feedback.  The draft plan be presented at the conclusion of competitions on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday starting 10 September.  Phil will present a short, high-level overview of the plan, then members will be given the opportunity to send in any feedback.  Anyone is welcome to attend any of the sessions. 

Captains Corner
Daryl Muir

Just a couple of reminders this week.  Firstly volunteers to meet at the greenkeepers sheds at 8 am on Monday.  Tee coring only, also a clean up around the clubhouse and rubbish areas.

Secondly don’t forget the Jack Turner & Mexted round, 29^th September.  Entry list in Mens and Ladies locker rooms – book now.  You Travel sponsorship, it will be a great day.

Daryl Muir

Club Captain

Bar Manager's Message
Matthew Farrell

Heineken, which owns DB/Monteiths, has discontinued producing Mid Ale and Heineken Light in bottles. We are responding by introducing Monteith’s Golden Light 2.5% lager on tap.

Due to anecdotal feedback from patrons, we soon trial the return of Tui as a brown ale on tap, and the introduction of DB Draught in quarts to see how popularly these sell.

All our tap beers and shandy are available as full measures, jugs and as 285ml glasses for those wanting to moderate with what’s close to an old half pint (568ml) measure. 

Going into summer we will reconsider options for our least popular tap, such as Tuatara APA. 

Look out for other requested bottles such as Speights Summit Ultra and Speights Mid Ale, our range of Bundaberg, craft beer and RTD bottles as we continue to rotate choices for you.

Twilight
Kerry Duggan

Welcome to the 2024/25 Par NZ Omokoroa Pairs Twilight. 

We have opened registrations for the event, you can click on the link HERE for more information and to register your team and make payment into the club account to confirm your place. 

9 Hole Ladies
Yvonne Hoskins

This week we had a fun day and played Stableford Waltz.  The wet weather stayed away for us, and we managed to play in pleasant conditions.  Winners on the day were - Irene Hallam;  Debbie Hardaker;  Lyn Bird;  Sue Smith and Jacqui Crossfield.  

As there is no golf next week because of coring / maintenance, we have decided to go out for lunch.  A pleasant change........  Good golfing.

9 Hole Men
Spencer Tankard

Men’s Nine Hole Golf, Thursday 29^th August 2024

Round No 6 of the Stableford Cup.                        

Front Nine
1    Allan Hoskins          20       points
2    Gordon Lusby         20
3    Lynton Holmes        19
4    Russell Turner          19
5    Bruce Baggenstos   18

Back Nine   
1   Rod McLeod            21       points
2   Allan Winter            20
3   Spencer Tankard     19
4   Wayne Butler           18
5   Denis Mason           18

Next Week   Away game at Fairview, assemble there at 9.15am, no requirement to book on-line as we have a block booking.

Presidents Message
Swampy 'John' Marsh

* Coring next week, volunteers please be at the greenshed at 8am for safety induction.

* Firewood sales are going well, let Colin Gee know if you would like some on Ph 027 577 1987.

* We are hoping to have extra volunteers for a working bee around the clubhouse.

* Swampy’s sleepout has now got a roof and concrete floor (poured on Thursday), panel door is ordered and sparky is to put in a couple of power points and lights.  Thanks to Craig King.

* Next projects post coring, complete sleepout, no. 7 path and the bridge on the 12^th once everything is tidied up.

Upcoming Events
Kaimai Tray on the 17^th November
Jack Turner Memorial and Mexted Trophies 29^th September
Start sheet in mens and ladies cloakroom.

Friday Haggle
Terry Golder

23^rd August 2024 (64 Entries)

Div 1

Barrie Barmes               38
Gus Gaskin                     36
Rob Mitford-Burgess    36

Div 2
Frank Cable            38
Steve Lyons            37
John Herder           36

Longest Putt – Anne Cable

For Sale:

* Set of Cobra golf clubs
* 10 x irons, Ladies left handed all with new grips
* Email Roger Spence rjs555@hotmail.com