General Managers Message
 From the GM’s Desk — Allan Botha 

Last-Minute SGM Reminder – Tonight, Friday 27 February at 7pm

As this newsletter goes out, we are in the process of setting up for the Special General Meeting taking place tonight, Friday 27 February at 7pm at the Omokoroa Pavilion.

This is an important evening for the Club. Please take a moment to pop in and cast your vote on the New Draft Constitution and the membership fees.
Your participation is valuable and appreciated.

See you soon.

A Promising Stretch of Summer Weather 

With the fantastic weather this week, we’re hopeful this is finally the summer run we’ve all been waiting for. The course team has been hard at work, and you’ll notice several improvements taking shape around the grounds. 

Course Maintenance & Improvements 

10th Hole Fencing 
The new fence on the 10th is performing exactly as intended. A second fence on the right-hand side is still to be installed to better protect the neighbouring houses down the right side of the 10th fairway. This work is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks. 

Post & Chain Areas – 4th and 6th Holes 
A topic raised at the recent Players Group meeting was the purpose of the post-and-chain areas. After reviewing all relevant information, we would like to remind members that these are in place to manage cart and foot traffic for all golfers. Both areas are low lying and prone to waterlogging, which leads to rapid turf damage. These measures are essential to protecting playing surfaces and keeping the course in top condition. 

5th Hole Upgrade Works 

Work on the 5th is progressing well. This project includes improvements to the cart path, as well as significant drainage upgrades both around and beneath the 5th green surrounds. The area is also being reshaped to provide a firmer, drier, and more consistent playing surface. 

Many members will be familiar with the persistent boggy patch between the cart path and the 5th green—even in mid-summer. The current upgrade aims to eliminate this issue for good. 
Nathan, our Head Greenkeeper, is supervising the project, with Colin and KD completing the on-groundwork. Once finished (4 to 5 weeks), the area will be inspected and formally signed off. 

You can view the latest progress video here. 

Please remember that while this work continues, all play is to be directed to the temporary green cut short and right of the 5th green. 

Topsoil Reuse & GUR Areas 

Topsoil removed from the 5th is being repurposed to create mounding over former tree-stump sites on the 9th and 1st holes. These areas will be grassed once shaped. 
For now, these sections are GUR – Ground Under Repair, and relief must be taken under Rule 16.1 (Abnormal Ground Conditions). 

Reminder: Food & Beverage Restrictions 

A friendly reminder that under the conditions of our current liquor licence: 

• Members and guests may not bring their own alcohol into the marquee or onto the golf course. 
• Additionally, no outside food is permitted inside or around the marquee or the Caddie Shack area. 

This is due to food safety regulations, health and safety requirements, and contractual obligations with the Caddie Shack operator. 

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping the club meet its compliance obligations 

Weekly Member Drop-In Session – Next week Tuesday 

In an effort to ensure accurate information is shared and to keep communication open, I will be making myself available on Tuesday, 3 March 2026 in the Marquee from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. 

Fuel Up at the Caddie Shack – Because Golf Is Hard Enough 

PaR n.z. Twilight Series – Update 

Awesome evening for Round 15 of the PaR n.z. Twilight Series! 

Congratulations to our winners: 

Coming up: 

4 March - Par 3 Course 

11 March – Final Shootout and Prize giving  

Remember to take the night off cooking and support the Caddie Shack by grabbing your dinner there after golf. Great food, great atmosphere—it’s part of what makes Twilight such a fun weekly event.  

Please click here to view the season leaderboard:  

 See you next week!  

9 Hole Ladies
Yvonne Hoskins

This week we played Round 1 of LGU, Nett and Putting.  We also had closest to the pin on holes 9 and 18.  With a fantastic nett of 31, Shirley Johnstone came in ahead of the field.  Putting was won by Yvonne Hoskins with 14, followed by Dianne Mahony and Robin Lusby with 15.  Closest to the pin on hole 9 was Debbie Hardaker, and on hole 18 - Shirley Johnstone.  Both players received a ball.  Well done to the winners.

9 Hole Men
Fred Hartley

This week we played Round 1 of LGU, Nett and Putting.  We also had closest to the pin on holes 9 and 18.  With a fantastic nett of 31, Shirley Johnstone came in ahead of the field.  Putting was won by Yvonne Hoskins with 14, followed by Dianne Mahony and Robin Lusby with 15.  Closest to the pin on hole 9 was Debbie Hardaker, and on hole 18 - Shirley Johnstone.  Both players received a ball.  Well done to the winners.