General Managers Message
Allan Botha

Dear Members and Friends,

We’re excited to share some key updates as we continue to move forward with our club’s transformation!

Build Project Update

The old clubhouse has officially been emptied earlier this week — a major milestone in our redevelopment journey. A huge thank you goes out to Jonathan Lewis and his incredible team of volunteer movers for their hard work and dedication. Your efforts are truly appreciated by the entire club community.

Temporary Facilities Update

We’re pleased to report that our temporary office is now fully operational, complete with power, water, and internet. All players are reminded to report to the office before tee-off to print scorecards and pay haggle fees.

The temporary bar is also ready to serve, and we’re hopeful that our liquor license will be approved by the weekend — fingers crossed!

The marquee setup looks fantastic and brings a vibrant, almost festival-like atmosphere to the club grounds. A special thank you to Daryl Muir for his vision and planning — this space will be perfect for hosting golf events, prize giving's, and corporate days.

Click here for a short video tour of the temporary facilities
Click here to view a map with directions and walkways for members and guests

Guess the Score Update

Last week’s Rugby World Cup guesses were impressively close!

• Brian Currie guessed 33–24 to NZ
• Bruce Connett guessed 32–23 to NZ
  Both were just one point off!

Meanwhile, the Ryder Cup score was nailed by four sharp-eyed members:

Pauline Thurston, Paul Howell, Daz Dixon, and Brian Currie all correctly guessed 13–15 to the European team — well done!

This week marks the final round of Guess the Score with the Rugby Championship coming to a close.
Click here to submit your guesses

Thank you all for your continued support and enthusiasm during this exciting time for the club. We look forward to seeing you out on the course and enjoying our new temporary setup!

Local Rule Update:

The driving range is strictly a NO PLAY ZONE. Players are to take free relief under Rule 16.1b.

The NO PLAY ZONE is marked by BLUE stakes and extends along the 18th fairway, beyond the Marquee and foodtruck.

Twilight

Vets Vibes

Ian Howells

No organized haggle this week. Well done to all the people involved in getting our temporary facilities up and running due to the closure of the old clubhouse.

Bayleys Matchplay Competition

Next Wednesday the 8^th October the second round of the Western Tray will be scheduled to play (Men and Ladies) and for the men the first round of the Western Plate event for players defeated in first round of Tray event. A normal haggle will be held for all players on the day.

Haggle Temporary Facilities Arrangement Going Forward

For all players next week please get your card from the temporary office computer and pay your money to Sandra at the temporary office. Then take your card to the Marquee where a committee member will collect and arrange fours for the competitions starting at 9.30am (Cards in by 9.00am). This also includes players in the Matchplay events. Prize giving to be held in Marquee after competitions finished.

Upcoming Competitions and Events

Vets Annual General Meeting which was to be held 8^th October now postponed to the 22^nd October

A normal haggle, a match play round and shootout qualifying will be run in conjunction with this event.

November 3 Day Mixed pairs Matchplay 12^th-14^th November (Omokoroa Country Estate Sponsor)

Entry form available on NZ Vets golf website $120 per pair. Because of Clubhouse rebuild entries restricted to 96 players (128 players previously) Entries close 2^nd November 2025 . At this date 84 entries have been received.

Thanks to all our sponsors Bayleys (Sarah Campbell), Omokoroa Country Estate, The Coffee Club Omokoroa, Sunvue and The Golf Warehouse.

Friday Haggle
Terry Golder

No haggle today

Friday 10 Oct. In order to accommodate a corporate event the haggle will be a shotgun start at 8.30, Cards in by 8.00