General Managers Message
From Allan Botha, General Manager

Dear Members,

Another productive week has ticked by, and once again we’re seeing fantastic progress with the new clubhouse and car park — they really are taking shape right in front of our eyes. It’s an exciting time for our club, and each day brings us one step closer to something truly special.

But let me ask you — have you ever had a bird’s-eye view of our clubhouse and course? No? Well, let me help you out…

Click the link below to see what our course and clubhouse look like from the perspective of seagulls flying overhead and use your finger or curser to move their heads for a full 360-degree view — it’s pretty impressive!

Gull 1, Gull 2, Gull 3, Gull 4, Gull 5

It really gives you a sense of just how incredible this development is and the scale of what we’re building together.

Thanks, Daryl Muir, for providing the seagulls.

Now is the time to get excited about our new facilities — and more importantly, to start spreading the word! Tell your non-golfing friends all about it. Invite them along for a coffee, breakfast, lunch… or more.

And here’s a little secret I’ll share with you (soft whisper voice)… 
the money your friends spend here goes straight into the club’s account…

Which means — wait for it — they could actually be helping fund future course projects.

Now that’s something worth getting behind!

On that note, it’s already great to see the momentum building. We are starting to receive event enquiries, along with interest in hosting golf days. Clearly, word is getting around that our new clubhouse is going to be something pretty epic — and rightly so.

As for me this week… well, no golf — I was a bit under the weather. 
Oh no, sorry… I did sneak in 9 holes with some of the team from NZIQS, who are looking at hosting their annual golf day here around October/November. A good outing and a promising connection for the club.

Looking ahead, I’ve been invited to join the Vets next week — thanks to Steve Weatherly for the invite. I’m really looking forward to it, contributing to the prize pool, and spending some time with the group. Rest assured — your prizes are safe… my golf is pretty average at the moment!

Club Notices

• AGM & Club Officers Nominations 
  Please remember to nominate for board positions, Club Captain and Club President, your involvement helps shape the future of the club. Nomination forms available in the office.
  • AGM – 25 August 2026 (TBC)
  • Nominations close 26 July 2026
• Banking Details 
  If you haven’t already done so, please update your banking details—information is available below.
  • • OMOKOROA GOLF CLUB INCORPORATED 
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• Charity Status Reminder

A friendly reminder that Omokoroa Golf Club Incorporated is now a registered charity (CC64541) and an approved donee.

This means your support goes even further:

Individuals can claim a 33.33% tax credit on donations over $5

Businesses can claim tax deductions on donations and sponsorships

If you’d like more information on how to donate or claim, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

• Safety Reminder

Please remember that the fenced-off construction area is strictly out of bounds. This is an active worksite, and safety is essential. We appreciate everyone respecting these boundaries

• Golf Cart Concession Cards (Members Only) 
  Now available:
  • 9-Hole Card: $200 for 10 rounds (save $50)
  • 18-Hole Card: $300 for 10 rounds (save $50)

Take advantage of these great savings next time you're out on the course.

Thank you all again for your continued support and participation—it’s what makes our club such a great place to be.

See you on the course.

A Word Around The Greens
Nathan Kerr, Head Greenkeeper

With the growth slowing down a little it’s giving us the opportunity to tidy up the scruffy areas of the course such as edging the cart paths, creek edges, around drainage grates and sprinkler heads.

The greens are healthy and rolling good, the sanding and virti cutting is helping with this process.

The course has multiple clean up jobs to do and these will be worked on and completed over the next few months.

Enjoy your golf

Volunteers
Swampy

We require 4 volunteers for a couple of hours who can bang in pegs,shovel and drill holes at the 5th Green on Monday 9am. This work will help us prepare for the concrete  that will finish off the pathing and retaining wall around the 5th Green.

Big thanks to all our Regular Volunteers around the course, let them know what a great job they are doing.

Mowers - Howard North, Jeff Beanland, Ian Jory, Steve Weatherley, Rob Mitford-Burgess

4th Tee Garden - Roger Pace

Firewood- Dave Ashton, Graeme Street

Tractor- Hugh Moleta, Ed Coop, Graeme Street

Pegs - John Holloway

Markers - Mark Dodd

Concrete - Rob Mitford-Burgess, Wilson Tamaki, Steve Rumney, Howard North, Hugh Clark, Hugh Moleta, Dave Ashton, Daryl Muir, Mike Berry

9 Hole Ladies
Yvonne Hoskins

This week we managed to get our games in before the rain. We played the semi final of our Match Play and Plate Championships.  The rest of the field had a Nett haggle.  Coming in with a top score of 34 Nett was Marg Griffiths, followed with 35 was Lesley Paton and Dianne Litten.  Astrid Martin had a 36 and Chris Kelly with 37.  Well done to all our winners.  Fingers crossed for fine weather for the finals of Match and Plate Championships next week.  

9 Hole Men
Fred Hartley

Thursday 4th June

The Matchplay Championships and Plate final round results:                  

Championship Div 1 
1^st  Frank Lamborn           
2^nd  Tom Hansen

Championship Div 2       
1^st  Colin Griffiths               
2^nd  Jim Avis

Plate Div 1                   
1^st  Gordon Lusby               
2^nd  Frank Baggenstos

Plate Div 2                   
1^st  Bruce Blair                   
2^nd Horton Schofield 

Haggle +/- against Par;

Ted Parker              +2
Ken Hartley             +2            
Allan Hoskins          +1
Lawson Stewart      +1 

Next week:   Round No 3 Kiwi Allstars v Rest of the World     

Presidents Message
John 'Swampy' Marsh

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