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General Managers Message
Allan Botha

The first full week back has been fantastic! It’s great to see all the regular faces out on the course again, and even better to see the player groups back in action with their haggles running smoothly. The good weather certainly helped, encouraging plenty of golfers to get out and play. 

PaR n.z Twilight Golf returned this week, and by next week we expect it to be jam-packed once again—so make sure you join in the fun! 

On the course, the 10th fairway is looking great, with the newly planted couch grass really taking off. It won’t be long before this fairway is back in play. 

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As for the new clubhouse building project, the full Iline team will be back on site from Monday, 12 January. Some team members are already on-site and eager to get things moving. January is shaping up to be a busy month! 

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One of the highlights will be the Barfoot & Thompson 5 Course Classic, taking place over three days here at Omokoroa Golf Club: 

  • Monday, 19 January 
  • Wednesday, 21 January 
  • Thursday, 22 January 

This event is always a fantastic occasion, bringing together locals, out-of-town visitors, and international guests. We are looking for volunteers to help make this event a success—if you’re interested, please submit your details via the online form further down in this newsletter. 

Finally, a quick Health & Safety reminder

  • Parents with young children—please keep them close and be mindful of other golfers. 
  • Only licensed drivers are permitted to operate club carts or private carts on the course. No exceptions. 

Thank you for your cooperation, and here’s to a great start to the year! 

Volunteer Opportunity – 5 Course Classic 
We’re excited to host the 5 Course Classic on 19, 21 & 22 January and need your help to make it a success! 
We are looking for volunteers to assist with: 

  • Tournament Registration 
  • Two Starters on Day One (19 January) 
  • Scoring Assistants 
  • Marshals 

If you’re available and keen to be part of this great event, please let us know by clicking here

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2026 Omokoroa Open 

Date: 24-25 January 2026 

Format: 36 Hole Strokeplay, Individual Nett, Gross and optional team of four event 

  • $95.00 Entry fee 
  • Two Women Divisions (Subject to entries) 

Divisions 

Women 

Division 1:  

Yellow Tees 

Division 2:  

Yellow Tees 

  • Three Men Divisions (Subject to entries) 

Divisions 

Men 

Division 1:  

Blue Tees 

Division 2:  

White Tees 

Division 3  

White Tees 

$15K in prizes, including: 

  • Best Nett prizes per division. 
  • Best Gross Overall. 
  • Best Combined Nett (Team of four) 
  • Win your height in beer – Nearest to the pin prize 
  • Win a Giant Chilly Bin – Nearest to the pin chipping competition 
  • Auction 
  • Raffles 
  • Spot prizes 

The format for entering the Omokoroa Open is outlined below: 

  1. Go to the Event Calendar on the Omokoroa Golf Club website to register and pay your individual entry. 
  2. To enter a team, one team member will need to select “Yes” under Registration Options and pay the $100 team entry fee. 
  3. Once registered, please email manager@omokoroagolf.co.nz to let Allan know who is in your team. 

Click Here - Register Now 

Or pay via bank transfer: 

Payment Details: 

  • Account Name: Omokoroa Golf Club Inc 
  • Bank: SBS Bank 
  • Account Number: 03-1355-0508772-003 
  • Reference: Omok Open 

Once paid, please email proof of payment manager@omokoroagolf.co.nz  

Weekly Member Drop-In Session 

In an effort to ensure accurate information is shared and to keep communication open, I will be making myself available on Monday 12 January in the Marquee from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Feel free to grab a coffee and join me to discuss any issues, concerns, or ideas you may have. If I don’t have an immediate answer for you, I will make sure to follow up as soon as possible. 

Your feedback and questions are always welcome—let’s keep the conversation going! 

 

 

 

9 Hole Men
Fred Hartley

Men’s Nine Hole Golf - Thursday 8th January

The New Year kicked off with a Stableford game restricted to 4 clubs and a putter. Who needs a full bag of clubs? 

Front Nine      Fred Hartley                19 points

                        Frank Lamborn            18

                        Tom Hansen                18

Back Nine      Frank Baggenstos           22 points

                        Russell Turner              21

                        Brett Dixon                  20

Next week              Ambrose

 

 

 

 

 
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Vets Vibes
Ian Howells

Wednesday the 7th January was our opening day Irish Stableford Tournament. A good field with everyone getting back into the swing of things after the Christmas / New Year break.

Wednesday Results 7th January

Twos
Gus Gaskin, John Vartha, and Trevor Bain

Haggle -  Irish Stableford

First Division
1st Martina Keir, 2nd Trevor Bain and 3rd John Keats

Second Division
1st Dave Cummins, 2nd Terry Golder and 3rd Mick Wheatley

Nearest to the Pin on the 11th

First Division
Trevor Bain

Second Division
David Kenna

Hidden Holes
Winner
George Griffin

Upcoming Events
Omokoroa Vets Mens and Womens Pairs Tournament 18th to 20th February 2026 Sponsored by Omokoroa Country Estate.  Entries through NZVets golf website. Entries close 8h February 2026. Currently we have 86 players entered and because of our temporary facilities entry will be restricted to 100 players.

14th January Vets Club Day Stableford Competition

21st January No Vets Day with 5 Course Cassic being held at Omokoroa

 
 
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Saturday Junior Golf
Sponsored by Raewyn Stanaway & Linley Ward - Barfoot & Thompson Omokoroa

Welcome back everyone and looking forward to an exciting 2026 

Junior haggle starts back up again tomorrow with tee times form 2:45pm

Omokoroa vs Waiuku Juniors is being held at Omokoroa this year on the 20th of Jan. Tee times from 10am $25 entry 

18 holes the first 9 holes is a teams stableford event for the trophy the second 9 is a mixed foursomes  Entry fee includes some food and a drink. Please email Stacey to enter staceykoppensgolf@gmail.com or on the whatsapp group  Last year waiuku took home the trophy so lets get it back. 

Parent support group - if you are keen to help out this year with the junior golf section we are looking for a small team of parents to help shape up 2026. please get in touch with Stacey, and we will aim to meet Saturday 24th Jan at 4pm

 
 

You Travel Friday Haggle
Terry Golder

9th Jan 2026   71 Entries

Next Friday Haggle  Jan 16th  start of Swampy's summer cup. Best 7 out of 10 weeks

Friday Haggle welcomes all club members (and visitors) with a 18 hole NZGA handicap, no matter how young or old!

 

 

Division 1

Steve Ingall       43

John Vartha      40

Jo Jory              39

Longest Putt

Roger Spence

Raffles

George Griffin

David Kenna

Larry Mahony

 

Division 2

Vicki Colbourne 42

David Kenna     39

Neil Kenny        39

Hole in Two

Rod brown

Terry Golder

Jo Jory

John Vartha

Neil Cavell

Sasha Colbourne

Jan Gill

Bob Duckworth

 

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