General Managers Message
Allan Botha

Firstly, I would like to congratulate our first wedding couple, now Mr and Mrs Christie, following the successful hosting of their wedding reception here at Omokoroa Golf Club. The event was very well received, and the feedback from the newlyweds was extremely positive. A big thank you goes to our hospitality team for their hard work and professionalism, as well as to the wedding guests for helping make the occasion such a memorable and successful event. We look forward to hosting many more special celebrations in the future.

Our Ladies Spring Fling Tournament was another outstanding success. It was wonderful to see so many women golfers from across the Bay of Plenty join us on a beautiful spring day. The 18-Hole Women's Committee put on a fantastic show, with the clubhouse beautifully decorated and the tournament expertly organised from start to finish. A special thank you to Raewyn Stanaway from Barfoot & Thompson for her generous sponsorship and continued support of our women's golf programme and the club as a whole. Your involvement is truly appreciated.

Omokoroa Golf Club 

Great Golf. Great People. Great Attitudes.

On a more serious note, it has come to my attention that some of our newer bar and catering staff have been receiving indirect comments from certain members. Unfortunately, these comments have left some staff members feeling unappreciated, pressured, and stressed in their workplace.

I would like to remind everyone that our staff are valued members of the Omokoroa Golf Club team. They deserve the same respect, courtesy, and consideration that we expect to be shown to one another. If you have concerns or feedback, please use the appropriate communication channels rather than directing comments toward staff members. I sincerely appreciate those members who continue to provide constructive feedback directly to me, and I encourage you to keep doing so. Together, we can continue to make this club a great place for everyone to enjoy.

I would also like to address an issue that has been occurring on the golf course. There have been instances of players starting their round from the 10th tee without a booking, or players booked on the 1st tee deciding to start on the 10th because they do not wish to wait. If this applies to you, please stop. This behaviour creates operational issues on the course, disrupts the flow between the front and back nine, and can negatively affect the experience of players already on the course.

Please remember to check in with the office before your scheduled tee time by presenting your membership card at the terminal, whether in printed or digital form. The important thing is that a card is produced so the office can accurately track who is on-site and on the course. This process helps us manage play efficiently and ensure a better experience for all members and visitors.

Finally, I would like to acknowledge the passing of Yvonne Hoskins. On behalf of everyone at Omokoroa Golf Club, our thoughts and prayers are with Allan Hoskins and the entire Hoskins family during this difficult time.

Thank you all for your continued support of our club.

Rugby Prediction Competition
Congratulations to Paul Collins, who came closest in our recent Springboks vs All Blacks score prediction competition.

Paul's prediction of 42-25 was remarkably close to the final score of Springboks 43 - All Blacks 28, making him our deserving winner.

Well done, Paul! Please pop into the office and collect your prize of a sleeve of Pro V1 golf balls.

Thanks to everyone who entered and got behind the competition. It's always great to see a bit of friendly rivalry both on and off the course.

9 Hole Ladies
Jacqui Kerr

This has been a very sad week for the 9 Hole Ladies Group, as our beloved Captain, Yvonne Hoskins, sadly passed away.

We will miss her friendly, smiling face and her wonderful sense of humour. Our thoughts are with Allan and her family at this very difficult time.

This Week's Golf
This week we played Best Ball Better Ball, which was a new experience for some of our players. It was great to see everyone getting involved and enjoying the game.

Maggie Seavill & Gay Barber                25   stb
Robyn Falconer & Carolyn Robinson   24
Bev Hansen & Rohanne Hancock         23
Marg Griffiths & Liz Fowler                   23

9 Hole Men
Fred Hartley

Nine Hole Men - Thursday 17^th  September
This was the last round of the Shootout and that now closes off all the Trophy rounds for the year.  Final round results:-

Front Nine
John Anthony           33     net
Gordon Lusby          33
Tony Woods             35
Allan Hoskins           35

Back Nine
Alec Dingle               28     net
Jorg Burgi                 31
Jim Avis                    32
Fred Hartley             33

Next week  
Club mixed tournament with the ladies.

Presidents Message
John 'Swampy' Marsh

A big thank you to all our volunteer teams for your hard work this week. We’ve made great progress, and it’s fantastic to see everyone pitching in.

Lost after the working bee:

• Orange long-handled shovel
• Blue estwing hammer

If you have either of these items, please return them to the Office or Greenshed.

Huge thanks again to all our volunteers — your efforts are greatly appreciated!