BOP 5 Course Classic Open (2022)

Due to the high demand PaR nz Golfing Holidays' are now taking entries for 2022. Playing (5) rounds of golf, Mt Maunganui GC, Omanu GC, Omokoroa GC, Tauranga GC and Te Puke GC from 17^th to 21^st January 2022. Plus a player gift, complimentary canapes at Registration on Sunday 16th January, a light lunch at Prize Giving on Friday 21st January, an extensive daily and overall prize list valued over $25K.

Members of the 5 host clubs pay $275 per player, get in quick.

You can register your entry via www.5courseclassic.co.nz

2022 Golf Year Book

This is now near completion and I am awaiting each playing group to finalise their 2022 Golf programme. With the sponsorship from Eves Real Estate Cherrywood, EMAC Electrical and Gerrand Flooring, 400 copies will be printed for members by the end of the year.

Please get in touch with the respective players group captain/convenor if you have not already received the 2021 Year Booklet. Alternatively, you can retrieve a soft copy via www.omokoroagolf.co.nz .Login with your membership number then click on “Members”, “Golf Year Book”.

Another stunning aerial view of our golf course taken by Peter Gavin.

This week’s results

Despite the mud, both the Saturday and Tuesday winners scored well in their respective stableford haggles. Celia Crawshaw was Saturday’s best performer with 38 and Mary Findlay won on Tuesday with 37.

Pennants

Congratulations to the Saturday Ladies’ Pennants team, finishing 3rd overall after the final match of the season at Waihi last Sunday.

9 Holers v 18 Holers Event

Postponed until August 12.

McNicol Handicap Matchplay

This is own time matchplay to be played over the next two months and will only take place if 16+ entries are received. Names on the noticeboard list please by Tuesday 17 August.

Bon Voyage, Caitlin

Wishing Caitlin safe travel as she leaves this month on her awesome USA experience. We know her bubbly personality, determination and dedication will stand her in good stead as she begins her golfing career at Sacramento University. Best wishes from us all.

Slips, Trips and Falls
If you have not heard, I had a spectacular crash earlier in the week in the kitchen with coffee cups in hand. One of which smashed onto a shelf and cut my left hand. I also have a sprained back and shoulder and my knee is in a brace. That has seen me out of the office this week, doctors orders but I will be back there Monday as I am definitely improved.

Debs Office Hours
Just so you all know when I’m working. I do not work Tuesdays going forwards and I finish early on the Friday.

Mon 8.15 – 4.45
Tues OFF (might be seen at club playing with the ladies)
Wed 8.15 – 4.45
Thur 8 - 4.30
Fri 8.15 – 2.30

Any emails for me manager@omokoragolf.co.nz

Wet Weather
It’s August and wet as August usually is. Please remember that the calls made by the green staff on course conditions are to ultimately protect the very course you all love playing. Winter is not a long season here in Omokoroa. We are very lucky.

The office do not make decisions on the course status, please be kind. We are merely messengers. We do try to get the website updated for you before 8am so those with carts know if use is possible or not.

Junior Open Tournament
This is to be held on the 14th November here at Omokoroa Golf Course.  We are looking for sponsors for the winners trophy's and sponsors for the event.  If you are interested in being a sponsor please talk to Swampy (John Marsh - Club President)

Green Fees Set to rise
You will notice from next week the Green fees will be going up. The new prices will be put up in the office and on the website accordingly. We have been encouraged by NZ Golf to do this and the board has accepted this advisement. Most prices will rise by $10-

Crossovers and clashes on the 10th
We have had a few crossover grumbles of late. This is predominantly happening with people heading off the first and playing their round so quickly they come round in under the standard 2 hours allowed for the 9 holes.  Or people trying to tee off the tenth with no tee-time.

Please remember if you are playing 18 holes that tee times still apply and those with a tee time for the 10^th are going to be allowed to go off at their allocated time. If you have done the front 9 at a spectacular pace then remember that you may come up behind others and that does not give you the automatic right to bulldoze through anyone on the 10^th tee.

10^th Tee
DO NOT go off the tenth tee with out a booking or first checking with the office. The tee sheet is set up how it is for a reason and if there are no 10^th tee offs available that is because there are 18hole golfers who have already been playing for 2 hours about to crossover. You do not want to be caught teeing off the 10^th without a tee time. Trust me.

Annan Law Saturday Men’s Club Day

This Saturday we play the 2nd round of the Club Strokeplay Championships. There were a lot of high scores from the first round and with so much rain in the last few days the course will still be tough this week.