General Managers Message
Dayne Bulloch

Kia ora kotou,

During the week a few of us had a meeting with Kate from the Western Bay of Plenty District Council to look at what we plants we could use next to the new cart path.  As we got out there the Banded Rail (Moho pereru) made itself known.  Not only do we have a great course in an amazing setting, but the club is also custodians of some of our nations endangerd birds.  We are lucky as the Banded Rail is very rarely seen and suffered a major decline due to its loss of its coastal wetland habitat around the rest of the country.  We were also told that the course is visited by the equally as rare Kotuku (White Heron).  Golf courses provide habitat for many of our native birds and are often great areas for carbon capture within urban settings.

Just know, even if your golf isn’t going great, you are helping the environmental legacy of New Zealand.  Maybe even taking some time to listen to the bird song will help you relax and get your swing back.

Nga mihi
Dayne Bulloch

Omokoroa Open 2025
 

We are taking entries for the open if you are having any issue booking please contact us so we can help you resolve them. Like any new system sometimes it can be a little tricky at first we are happy to help. 

Booking is using our online platform with Golf Genius you can book now using this link https://omokopen.golfgenius.com/pages/10878073498018812290

You can register your team and the system can send individual players the payment links. Once registered you can also log in to change you booking information find you tee times during the event and follow the leaderboard. 

9 Hole Ladies
Yvonne Hoskins

Yesterday we had our Shootout final.  Played in great conditions (and the weather was kind) this was strongly contested.  Jacqui Crossfield was our winner this year, with Diana O'Brien a very close runner up (only one stroke in it).  Well done ladies.

The rest of the field played a stableford haggle on the back 9.  Margaret Griffiths won the haggle today, Judith Eaton second, Lyn Bird third and Robyn Falconer fourth.  Congrats to all.

This coming Monday Rohanne Hancock and Jacqui Crossfield are representing our nine hole ladies in the Champion of Champions to be played at the Hauraki Course.  We wish you the very best of luck.  

Last week on a fine sunny day, the nine hole ladies had a combined Ambrose competition with the nine hole men.  This was a fun day with prizes and raffles.  Teams were made up of two men and two ladies.

Winners on the day were the 'Idlers" with a score of 28.3.  The team consisted of Paul; Frank L; Betty and Margaret F.

Runners up were the 'Awesome Foursome" with a score of 29.9  - the team being Kevin; Russell; Yvonne and Lyn B.

There were three teams with a score of 30.  'The Fab 4' (Frank B; Mike; Sue; Daisy).  The 'Four Seasons' (Tom H; Bruce Bl; Pauline; Joy).  The team 'Darl' ( Allan W; Denis; Robin L; Lyn H).  Last but not least was 'The Dream Team' with 30.4 points (Trevor; Murray; Rohanne; Cheryl).

Raffle prizes were won by Pix; Robin L; Lyn B; Sue; Carol, Rod; Russell; Murray; Fred; Kevin.

Well done prize / raffles winners, hope all participants had a good day.

9 Hole Men
Fred Hartley

Men’s Nine Hole Golf, Thursday 31^st October 2024

The risky game of Stableford/Odd Ball.

Top team scores:

Allan Hoskins, Gordon Lusby, Horton Schofield, Alan Poore  21  

Bruce Blair, Ken Hartley, Bill Joy, Larry Stocks                       20   
Frank Brown, Denis Douglas, Ted Parker, Wayne Butler     19             

Next week:   4 clubs + putter, followed by the AGM

Driving range and practice area closed Sunday afternoons

Just a reminder the driving range and practice area is closed on sundays from 1.30 to 4.30- for the she loves golf coaching sessions 

Presidents Message
John 'Swampy' Marsh

As the year draws to a close, the course is bustling with activity, gearing up for exciting events!

Competition Highlights
Congratulations to Michael Dow for winning the Vic Ayling Trophy as the top qualifier in the Vets Shootout! Well done, Michael!

New Committee Welcome
A warm welcome to the all new Saturday Men’s Annan Law Committee:

Men's Captain:  Ben Van Den Borst
Vice Captain:     Denne Stewart
Committee Members: Don Howard, Bryan Pirani, Zabe Orchard
Secretary:   Greig Neilson

Thank you for stepping up, team!

Course Updates
The sand bins are complete and ready for a trial—buckets are expected for delivery soon. The 7th cart path preparation is also nearing completion.

Friday Haggle
The Friday Haggle is now competing for the Mexted Trophy and Jack Turner Trophy. Both of these trophies were generously donated by original club members from the 1970s.

Pink Ribbon Cancer Awareness Day
A big shout-out to the ladies for their vibrant Pink Ribbon Cancer Awareness Day! Thank you for supporting an important cause.

Junior Golf Success
Special thanks to Stacey Koppens, the Kenny family, and Hayden Nganeko - thanks for all your efforts.  We now have 101 juniors under 19! Our sincere gratitude goes out to all the parents supporting junior golf.

Don’t miss the 2024 Junior Open on Sunday, November 3rd. Entry is just $25, including a fantastic prize table and a free meal. This is our biggest junior event of the year, with excellent sponsorships backing it. Sign up quickly - the field is filling up fast!

Happy golfing!