General Managers Message
 

From the Desk of Allan Botha – General Manager 

A Day with the Bashers 

I finally got to play with the Bashers this past Thursday! I joined Peter Kilpatrick, Ken Holyoake, and Steve Rumney, and we played for a beer. Peter and I teamed up and managed to stay in the game until about the 5th hole (our 14th for the day), where my battery started running low and Pete was doing his best to keep our hopes alive. 

Steve and Ken slammed the door shut with some great golf. Steve made a birdie 2 on the 6th, putting us dormie, and then the killer blow came on the next hole when both Steve and Ken made birdie 3s on the 7th. Needless to say, we had to buy the drinks again! 
Well done, Ken and Steve – and thanks, Pete, for a great day out. 

Course Etiquette Spotlight 

This week’s etiquette tip is all about repairing pitch marks. Steve Bowen and Pete O’Dea mentioned that they not only repair their own ball marks but also others. I encourage all members to do the same – it improves playing surfaces and enhances the appearance of our course. 
Click here to see Steve and Pete in action.

In the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing more short clips showing good etiquette around our course. Feel free to: 

• Share your standout moments. 
• Let me know who deserves a mention for always filling divots, repairing ball marks, or raking bunkers. 

Let’s keep Omokoroa Golf Club a great place to play! 

House Accounts – A Game Changer 

I noticed again this week the massive difference when players use their house accounts to pay for haggle entries instead of paying over the counter. The 18-hole ladies on Tuesday and Saturday are the champions here, with most using the new system. 
Here’s a link to a video showing how to do it.  

Remember: 

• Top up your account over the counter (when it’s quiet), 
• Online through the Golf NZ app (5% DotGolf convenience fee applies), or 
• Via our bank account (please reference your name and house account). 

Omokoroa Golf Club Logo Review – Expressions of Interest 

The Omokoroa Golf Club is currently undergoing a review process, and we’d love to involve our members. If you’re interested in participating, please submit your expression of interest by clicking Here. 

• Deadline: End of December 2025 
• After submissions close, we’ll invite interested parties to a Logo Review Workshop, where you can share your views and ideas. 

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 for drop-in sessions. Looking forward to seeing you Monday 15 December 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! 

Volunteer Needed 

We need a volunteer to help sell and deliver firewood. Kindly contact either myself or Colin Gee if you can assist – this will help cut down Colin’s hours so he can focus on more important things, like golf. 

Thank you all for your continued support and for making Omokoroa Golf Club such a great community! 

PaR n.z. Twilight Series – Update 

What a stunning evening we had for the PaR n.z. Twilight Series! A fantastic turnout with 70 players enjoying the Individual Stableford and Pairs Stableford Formats. 

Congratulations to our winners: 

• 1st Place: Nicole Bridson & Jen Carter 
• 2nd Place: Carolyn Robinson & Lynne Lind – hot on their heels! 
• 3rd Place:  Mike Stuart & Nicholas Stuart– great effort! 

Join us again next Wednesday, 17 December for the next round.  

Remember to make a night of it! Skip the cooking, grab your dinner from The Caddy Shack after the game, and enjoy a great night out! 

Book via DotGolf and pay per event at the office. 

9 Hole Men
Fred Hartley

Men’s Nine Hole Golf - Thursday 4^th December

Christmas joy, everyone got a prize, top picks went to:- 

Front nine                                                    Back nine

Frank Baggenstos       23                    Chris Hogan                22

Paul Cole                    21                    Bruce Baggenstos      20

Ken Hartley                 21                    Steve Crossfield          20

Rusty Hyland              19                    Jorg Burgi                   20

Next week      Last for 2025 -  Red, Blue, Green, Yellow - Fun day

She loves Golf

End of the she loves golf programme for 2025

Over the past 6 weeks we had 20 keen women join Stacey Koppens and a team of volunteers sponsored by Raewyn Stanaway and Linley Ward from Barfoot & Thompson out on the fairways on Monday nights in skills sessions designed for connection and fun. 

Last week we had our final week of ambrose. 

Plenty of the women have been out on the course playing in between sessions and we hope to welcome them as members as the progress through their journey.  

Big congratulations to Jane Cousens (below) who got a hole in one on the 11^th hole This was Janes third round of golf after she started the 4 week ladies learn to play programme on the 10th of October and then joined she loves golf for a few weeks.

Jane was playing with Dianne Litten who has been a great support and encouragement to her and other new members to the game

Presidents Message
John 'Swampy' Marsh

Just a reminder for any members looking for a round of golf on New Year’s Eve, we’ll be holding our popular tournament, so don’t forget to book your spot.  Tee sheets will be opening soon.  There will be a huge prize table!

To all volunteers—mower men, garden workers, wood splitters, pegmen - we will be holding our Christmas BBQ on 19th December at 2:30 pm at the greenshed. All volunteers are welcome, ladies especially.

My grateful thanks to all our sponsors for their support throughout the year. Have a well-earned break.
Merry Christmas and happy golfing!

Please repair pitch marks and divots.  Thanks.

Captain's cut

Club Christmas Hamper

Only a few spots left in each field for tomorrows Christmas hamper.

Over $4,900 worth of prizes. Everyone gets a prize.

Look forward to seeing you all for a great day of music, decorations and festive cheer.

You Travel Friday Haggle (xmas Special)
Terry Golder

12th Dec 2025   85 entries

Golf on 19th Dec as normal

No haggle over Xmas/New year - resume 9th January

Starting 16th January   Swampy's cup (Best 7 of 10 rounds)