General Managers Message
Dayne Bulloch

Kia ora koutou,

This is the final week to take advantage of the opportunity to secure a 10-year membership at Omokoroa Golf Club. These memberships are transferable to anyone you nominate and offer great value at just $16,500 for the full 10 years. Availability is limited, so if you're interested, please email me at manager@omokoroagolf.co.nz to register.

Course Update – April Rainfall & Turf Conditions
Over April, we've received nearly 250mm of rain — more than our total rainfall for the year to date. The combination of wet conditions and lingering warmth has created ideal conditions for fungal growth on the course.

We've noticed some impact on the greens, particularly from dollar spot and puffball fungi. A spraying programme has been implemented. You may notice some bare patches on the greens previously affected by puffballs, but these will recover and fill in naturally. A follow-up spray for dollar spot is scheduled for next week to stop further spread.

We're closely monitoring course conditions and will continue taking proactive steps to maintain playability.

Looking Ahead
The weather is looking more promising for the weekend — fingers crossed for a few dry days so we can welcome everyone back onto the course!

9 Hole Ladies
Yvonne Hoskins

After a very wet, windy start to our Thursday Round 2 Match Play Championship, some good golf was played - even under the trying conditions.  A field of eighteen brave nine hole ladies endured the conditions to play their match.  Congratulations to all the winners - Round 3 to be played next Thursday.

9 Hole Men
Fred Hartley

Men’s Nine Hole Golf - Thursday 1^st May

Round No 2 - Strokeplay Championships, a challenging morning in the rain and wind.

Division 1
Tom Hansen             42        gross
Allan Hoskins           45
Lawson Stewart       45

Division 2
Ken Hartley               53        gross
Steve Crossfield        54
Spencer Tankard       55

Overall result, combined score for two rounds:-

Division 1
Strokeplay Champion:  Tom Hansen        85 
Runner Up:         Lawson Stewart             91 

Division 2
Strokeplay Champion:  Ken Hartley       104
Runner Up (play off)     Jim Avis             104                       

Next Week:  Round No 1 Matchplay Championship Division 1 - Front Nine.
 All others please log on to Back Nine.

Round No 1 Matchplay for Division 2 - to be played on 15^th May.

Presidents Message
John 'Swampy' Marsh

Congratulations to Nikki and Tim Stephenson on winning the Rosie Tray Competition on Anzac Day! A large field turned out to compete under beautiful conditions, and it was fantastic to see such a strong turnout for this cherished event.

While the recent wet weather has kept the course closed more often than we'd like, it hasn’t stopped the work behind the scenes. A huge thanks to our volunteers who cleared the old gum tree near the 16th during the storm – no small feat! Sadly, the tree will need to be removed due to safety concerns. Special thanks to Hugh Moleta, Colin Gee, and Swampy for their efforts.

Course Update:
Some greens have been affected by dollar spot fungus, caused by excess moisture and limited drying time. Our greenkeepers have already begun treatment, and we appreciate your patience during this maintenance period.

Volunteer Appreciation:
Our mowing team has been braving the elements to stay ahead of the rapid growth – a sincere thank you to Colin Gee, Jeff Beanland, Rob Mitford-Burgess, Howard North, and Steve Weatherley for your hard work. The course wouldn’t be playable without you.

Firewood Sales:
Still going strong! For orders, please contact Colin Gee  Ph 027 577 1987.

Course Improvements:
A special shout-out to KD for the excellent work on the new 12^th tee – a great upgrade to the course.

And of course, a big thank you to Sue and Daryl Muir for organising the Rosie Tray Competition. The Rosie family were original orchardists on the floodplain and were instrumental in establishing our golf course. It’s wonderful to see these historic competitions still being honoured.

Coaching Update - Stacey Returning Mid May
Stacey Koppens

I'm excited to let you know that I'll be back coaching from mid-May and can't wait to see you all out on the course again!

Supervised Practice Sessions Return
Our popular supervised practice sessions will be back from:

• Tuesday 13th May at 9:30am

• Thursday 15th May at 10:00am

These sessions are a great way to improve your game in a relaxed environment.  Members have found them incredibly helpful for refining technique, building confidence, and learning how to practice with purpose.

Open to all players – just bring a willingness to learn and improve.
Book your spot online here: www.staceykoppensgolf.com/coaching

Ladies "Learn to Play" Courses
My Ladies Learn to Play courses are also kicking off again soon. These are perfect for beginners or those returning to golf after a break.
For course dates and more details, visit: www.staceykoppensgolf.com/coaching

I'm really looking forward to getting back into coaching and helping you all achieve your golfing goals!

Friday Haggle

2nd May 2025 (68 Entries)

Division 1                        STBL
Gus Gaskin                        38
Trevor Bain                        36
Hugh Moleta                      36

Division 2                         STBL
Paul Howell                        42
Andrew Hoogeveen            40
John Aldridge                      38

Terry Golder