Manager's Message
Marcus Niles

Prices Changes
As you all know inflation is hitting every part of the country (and world) at the moment.  We are not exempt.  Hence, we have made some adjustments to prices for drinks, snacks, and carts in the pro shop.  It is not likely to be the last price increase this year sadly.

Reciprocal Rates
Maraenui GC in Napier is a sister club for us and traditionally both clubs have offered free green fees.  After a request from them, we have agreed to adjust that to a 50% discount on affiliated rates.  I am currently working with Palmerston North GC to clarify our other sister club agreement.  Remember we are part of the 'Passport Rate' agreement with many BOP clubs, which entitles us to a $30 green fee.  We also currently have agreements with Whangamata (50%) and Waihi ($20).

NZ Open Squash
I am involved with running the biggest Squash event this country has seen for many years.  The NZ Festival of Squash is on from 3-13 November in Tauranga.  We are looking for volunteers who may want to get involved.  Specifically, we need folks to help out with things like driving and venue supprt, ideally during daytime hours.  If you are interested, come and see me or send me a message.  More info at festivalofsquash.co.nz

Titleist Fitting Day
The guys from The Clubroom and Titleist will be on course on Friday 28th October for a club fitting.  Book in at the office now to get your spot.

Paradise
Another nasty barrage of weather caused havoc last week… but hopefully we are looking forward to a warmer, drier summer.  We are doing our best to keep the course in the best condition we can while providing as much access as we can.  Thanks for everyone for showing patience and understanding in what has been an unprecedented winter for horrible weather.  To remind everyone of how cool our course is (even though it can be wet sometimes), check out the below photo taken by Brian Barsdell of a Paradise Duck and her ducklings earlier this week. 

9 Hole Men
Spencer Tankard

27 of us braved the damp and the cold for the final rounds of our Stableford Cup and Putting Trophy competitions.  Playing conditions were good apart from the occasional icy squall and most managed creditable scores.

Haggle money was awarded to the top Stableford scorers in each division.

Division 1:
Paul Cole                    17
Lynton Holmes           17
Tom Hansen               16

Division 2:
Jamie Warren             23
Spencer Tankard        23
Frank Brown               19

Lowest Putts were recorded by Denis Douglas and Spencer Tankard, both with 15 Putts
Raffle prizes were won by Robin Lusby, Francois Richter-Visser and Yvonne Hoskins.

Next week we play the final Round of our Net Trophy Competition. May the weather gods look on us favourably for once.

Until then
Happy Golfing!

Men's World
Hugh Clark

Annan Law Saturday Men's Club Day
We will play the final round of the Captains Trophy this Saturday. At last, the weather looks favourable for some good scoring. As we are playing the last few qualifying rounds to get into the A-One Kitchens and Interiors Shootout Final, check the My Golf website and see where you are placed.

Mens Committee
We have our last meeting next Saturday 15th October, before the A.G.M. We are looking for a new Members so put your names on the nomination list in the Mens Changing room noticeboard.

Trophies
There are still a couple of cups to be handed in, so they can be engraved before Prize Giving.

Women's World
Diana Price

The golfing calendar competitions are nearly at an end. The ladies are currently playing their putting competition rounds amongst difficult weather conditions with the Saturday players unable to play theirs on the weekend as well as the Tuesday ladies who have to play in carts. To complete our competitions both Saturday and Tuesday ladies are able to play either day as their competition day in order to complete them all. It has been a tough year fitting it all in for everyone. Now that the Polar blast has blown through let’s hope we can get more regular golf with firm fairways and rough. Coming up is the ladies' Annual meeting and Prize giving evening on the 15 November.

Contributing to your Club in positive ways-  Wanted: new committee members for 2023 so please check the Ladies’ notice board. It is a very rewarding way of making our year's golf run smoothly. You also help contribute to decision-making that encourages a stronger club atmosphere amongst your division's members.

Results for Tuesday
Stb: 1st Lynda Middleton, 2nd Robyn Alabaster, 3rd Shirley Hurn.
Putting Rd 2: 1st  Lynda Smith, 2nd Maxine Cotter, 3rd Lynda Middleto

Omokoroa Country Estate Spring Garden Ramble
Sunday 9 October 2022, 10am-3pm
5 Anderley Avenue, Omokoroa,
Omokoroa Country Estate

This year’s Annual Spring Garden Ramble is the perfect opportunity to explore the parklike grounds and show quality gardens that bring so much joy to Omokoroa Country Estate residents’ lives.

Our gardeners will be available to share tips and help answer your gardening questions. You’ll also get to enjoy a garden tea party with free food and refreshments, live art and music, walking tours and gardening workshops, lawn games and much more!

It’s going to be a beautiful day out so why not grab a friend or two and join us to celebrate spring and the joy of gardening together.

See you there!

https://www.ocestate.co.nz/ramble2022/