General Managers Message

Omokoroa Golf Club – Members Update

From Allan Botha, General Manager

Good to see the sun again at last — and let’s hope we’re in for a decent dry spell.

We’ve certainly had our fair share of rain this year. Mike Harding, our Assistant Greenkeeper, reported earlier this week that we’ve had in excess of one metre (1,000mm) of rainfall since the start of the year. By comparison, our usual rainfall total from January to April is around 400mm, so it’s been a very tough period for the course, members, volunteers and staff.

Tieke Golf Estate Visit

What a great day out! Yesterday, 12 of us visited Tieke Golf Estate for a taste experience — and it did not disappoint. We started the day with a round of golf on their beautifully manicured course, which certainly helped build up an appetite.

After golf, we enjoyed their menu featuring pizzas, platters, crispy southern fried chicken, fish and chips, etc. My personal favourite — beef fat fries… wow, they were incredibly moreish!

Overall, it was an awesome experience and gave us a real feel for what our new clubhouse will be like, from the atmosphere and look through to future food and beverage options. A big thank you to everyone who joined me — it was a fantastic day out.

Calling All Volunteers – Mangrove Seedling Removal

We will be holding a mangrove seedling removal operation on Monday, 4 May.

This initiative has been run annually by John Herder, and this may well be his last one as he prepares to hand over the reins. If you’re able to help out, your support would be greatly appreciated, and it would be great to give John a strong turnout. Click the link below to join the "Mangrove Team"

Click Here to join

Notices & Acknowledgements

Farewell to Tony Parkinson
Tony has resigned his membership due to medical reasons after many years with the club. Tony also generously volunteered his time helping with mechanical issues and repairs around the club. Thank you, Tony, for your dedication and assistance over the years — we wish you all the very best.

Retirement – Sharon Brown
Our friendly bar lady, Sharon Brown, has resigned and is heading into retirement. We thank Sharon for her service and acknowledge her for a job well done. She will certainly be missed.

Driving Range Ball Pickup
The driving range ball pickup has been carried out by Anya Apanui, supported by her dad Richard, for a number of years. Thank you both for doing a great job. Their contract has now finished, and we are looking for junior golfers to take on this role.

If you are Junior golf member of the club between 12 and 18 years old and would like to earn some pocket money, please click link below to apply:

Click here to apply

We are pleased to advise that Omokoroa Golf Club Incorporated is now a registered charity.
Our charity registration number is CC64541.

The NZ tax system encourages charitable giving by offering tax benefits for both individual and corporate giving.

• Individual charitable donations are eligible for tax credits.
• Corporate donations are eligible for tax deductions.

Omokoroa Golf Club is now an approved donee.

Individual donations

Individuals can claim a 33.33% tax credit for all donations over $5 they make to the Club. A tax credit reduces the amount of tax you have to pay.

The maximum tax credits an individual can claim is capped at:

• 1/3 of your total donations, or
• 1/3 of your taxable income.

To claim your tax credit, you need to complete an IR526 and send it to the Inland Revenue Department with your donation receipt within four years of making the donation.

The Club will issue donation receipts for donations received over $5.

Corporate donations and Sponsorship

Companies can claim tax deductions for donations to or and sponsorship of the Club, providing their claim does not exceed their total annual net income.

Companies can claim this deduction using the IR4 form and a donation receipt issued by the Club.

Captains Corner
 

The Rosie Tray Tournament will be held on Monday 27 April with a shotgun start at 9.00am.
Entry fee: $20.00 per player. 

$2.00 per entry goes to our local Fire Service who organise our Omokoroa Anzac service

Prizes on offer include:

• Best combined Stableford pair
• Top 5 individual Stableford scores
• Two’s
• Nearest to the Pin
• The main prize, the Rosie Tray, proudly sponsored by Raewyn from Barfoot & Thompson – awarded to the best mixed Stableford pair, 

With limited spots remaining, golfers are reminded to book as soon as possible.

On the day, all players are asked to check in early (from 8.00am) and please remember to advise the office staff Milla who your competition partner is.

We look forward to a great day of golf and strong field for this popular event!

Remember we are raising funds for outdoor furniture for our new club house. Donations are very welcome, kindly use the following account details:

Omokoroa Golf Club

• ANZ Club Current Account
• 06 0433 00719037 000

9 Hole Ladies
Yvonne Hoskins

What a stunning day we had this week to play golf.  Sunny, no wind, no rain, a perfect day.  

This week we played 'all irons' off the red tees.  There were some very good scores, but some not-so-good-ones.  No excuses because the day was great for golf.

Winners on the day were Michelle Ballard with 20 stableford points; Ali Howarth and Brenda Anson with 17; Janet Burmeister, Amelia Hempill and Diane Mahony with 16.  Well done to the winners.

9 Hole Men
Fred Hartley

Men's Nine Hole results- Thursday 23rd April

Round No 1 of the annual Strokeplay Championships (Two divisions).

Division One       
Allan Winter             44 gross
Frank Lamborn        45
Kevin Bowick            45
George Brodie          46 (c/b)

Division Two       
Bruce Baggenstos     49    gross 
Brett Dixon                49
Spencer Tankard      51
Colin Griffiths           51

Next week: Round No 2 Strokeplay Championships.

18 Hole Women's Autumn Tournament

If you haven't heard, or read about our upcoming tournament, the following flyer will give you all the information.

As always, there will be great prizes and raffles, so grab a partner and enter!

Presidents Message
John 'Swampy' Marsh

Bridge Closure Notice – Between 2nd and 5th Holes

The concrete bridge between the 2nd and 5th holes is closed until next week due to maintenance and strengthening it. The bridge is unsafe to use during this period.

Golfers are strongly encouraged to use an alternative bridge if crossing the stream is required. Serious injury could occur if this bridge is accessed while closed.

The area has been roped off by Swampy and the team for your safety. Please respect the closure and thank you for your cooperation.

Thanks to John Holloway and Mike Berry for helping with the steel.  We will be pouring this on Tuesday at 11am