Manager's Message
Marcus Niles

Win a $50 OGC Voucher!
As part of our Strategic Planning we are conducting a survey that will tell us a bit about our stakeholder's thoughts regarding OGC.  We'd love to hear from as many members as possible.  See the bottom of this email for a link to fill it out. 

Takeaway Meals
Brittany has some awesome takeaway meals available.  Order by Wednesday for a Friday collection (other collection days available by arrangement).  They are only $16.50 each and they vary each week.  Orders can be made at the kitchen, or by phone or text to 027 364 8202.  The feedback so far has been excelllent, so don't miss out!

AGM
Thanks to those who attended the AGM last week.  Attendance was good, and there was some lively conversations.  For those who weren't there, the minutes will be completed ASAP.  

12th Tee Gate
At the AGM it was moved and accepted that the club will absorb the cost of the maintenance of this gate, removing the need for us to charge $30 per annum for Fobs.  Fobs are available from the office for $20 for golf members.  

Golf Manager's Association Course
A couple of weeks ago I attended my first GMA course.  The course was 'Leadership Principles' and is my first step in working towards a recognised qualification.
The course was run by GMA at Remuera Golf Club and was attended ay 14 managers and staff from around the country.  It was a bit of an eye opener for me and made me realise that being a Golf Club Manager is a very complex and challenging role with many moving parts (as if I didn't know already).  There were several very experienced managers there, and it was comforting to hear we all face similar issues.  Our club has a long road to travel and a lot of work to do, but its also pretty exciting to think about what our hard work could achieve in the future.  The first step is to make a plan, then we need to execute.

New Ute
Nathan and his team took possession of a long-overdue upgrade for thier work wagon last week.  The ute is low kms and is much more suited to the work they do than the old vehicle.  The lads look pretty pleased with their new ride!  #happyteam

9 Hole Men
Spencer Tankard

A resounding victory for the Kiwi Allstars vs the Rest of the World with the Kiwi's scoring a Net of 38.4 against the ROW of 39.6.
The weather held together just long enough to get all 31 players back into the clubhouse nice and dry if not a bit muddy!!

The Haggle competition saw some very close scores at the top of the Leaderboard.  Prize money was split between players on the Front and Back 9’s and the winners on count back were:

Front 9:
Frank Lamborn                  36
Murray Wills                      36
Frank Baggenstos              36
Horton Schofield               37

Back 9:
Gordon Lusby                    35
Francis Jackson                  35
Ken Hartley                        36
Kevin Bowick                     36

With the Kiwis taking out the competition  2-0 we decided to abandon the final round of our 3 Round International Challenge in favour of keeping our regular programme track.  There were a few grumps from the ROW team.  Excellent playing by all, congratulations to the winners!

Next week we play Round 3 of our Shootout Competition and the format will be Net.

Don’t forget that Wednesday 13th is out 9 Hole Men’s Lunch at Chinatown Restaurant in Fraser Cove.  Open to all of ur 9 Hole and 18 Hole members and their partners.
Please arrive at 12:00 noon approx for a very enjoyable mid winter get together. If you haven’t already put your name down, email me or just show up!

Men's World
Steve Davis

Congratulations to the finalists of the Omokoroa Cup: Nick Gray v Paddy Hawkins 
(Not sure what happened in Paddy's Family Feud Semi Final but Brian Gill was "Knobbled" after 9 Holes and had to withdraw, Note The three putt committee are currently looking into this matter)

And the Presidents Cup is being contested by: Pete Stallard and Dave Hughes

So we wish them all the best of luck and they will Tee of at 11.00am this weekend 9th July from Tee 1

All of the Finalists now qualify for the Grand Slam/ Champion of Champions tournament on AGM day later in the year.

The rest of us can partake in the daily haggle (on 9th July) and organize our partners for the following two weeks 16th and 23rd July in the new format senior /Junior Handicap pairs tournament which is now just a pairs tournament.
The winners being the lowest Combined NETT scores over the two week period  (Tiebreaker will be the best individual's  Nett score on 23rd July as per dot Golf)

Results Sat 2nd July
Div 1
1 J Reynolds
2 R Shearman
3 A Pennell

Div 2
1 R Gunn
2 R Mathais
3 M Jordan

The Handicap Pennants team play their next round on Sunday 10th July Anyone who is wanting  to play or confirm availability please notify myself or Marcus Niles in the office

REMINDER
OMOKOROA  STROKEPLAY Championship (GROSS in four divisions) Starts Sat 30th July and runs for four weeks.

Well done to the All Blacks last week V Ireland

Just got a postcard From Ireland with a pint of Guinness on it Says,

Wish Hugh were Here !!

Course Improvements

There has been a fair bit of activity around the course in recent weeks.  Colin and his team have been flat out doing a tremendous job.

Thanks also to Brian Currie and his team for building the steps on the 3rd tee block