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. 

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! 

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. 

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) 

• Three Men Divisions (Subject to entries) 

$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 8^th 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

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!