Manager's Message
Marcus Niles

Save the Date
The 2023 Omokoroa Open will be held on the weekend of 14-15 January.  The organizing committee is working hard to get things sorted and the poster will be out soon.  Many hands make light work, so if you are keen to help out, get in touch with me

Strategic Plan
Hopefully you have all seen the draft plan that was sent out earlier in the week.  We would love to hear your feedback if you have any.

Cart Policies
Many of you would have received the new cart storage agreement and motorised vehicle policy.  I consulted many other clubs, the board, and several cart users in the process of developing the policies, and I welcome any feedback.  It’s a hot topic in our club so I am trying to give everyone some clarity, but if something is confusing please come and see me.  There has already been some feedback which has meant I will need to re-word some sections to make it more clear.  The policies will be loaded onto the website soon and are subject to regular review.

Greenkeepers Revenge
This event will raise some money for Nathan and his team to do some improvements to their space in the shed.  They will set up the course with some really fun challenges… like machinery on the course, and two holes in the green, and funny tee positions.  The format is 2-person ambrose and is open to members and non-members.  Please support the greenies and enter this event – I promise it will be fun!  There is a list in the office.

9 Hole Men
Spencer Tankard

Annual 9 Hole Club Tournament. - 27th October
Those of you who showed up today enjoyed a great round of golf with the 9 Hole Ladies. The weather was perfect with bright sun and virtually no wind, just the playing conditions we dream about.

A special thanks to the 9 Hole Ladies and Yvonne and Allan Hoskins in particular for putting in the mahi to make the day such a success.

The format for the day was Ambrose and teams of 4 were paired 2 Ladies and 2 Men

Each team was assigned a group handicap allowing each foursome to record a Net score for the 9 Holes. The final scores  were surprisingly close.

The winning teams were:
1st:   Kevin Bowick, Gordon Lusby, Mary-Jane Leuch, Dianne O’Brien     29.1
2nd:  Paul Cole, Bruce Baggenstos, Jackie Crossfield, Jan Swainson          29.4
3rd:   John Carmichael, Horton Schofield, Judith Eaton, Carol Holmes     30.25
4th:  Tom Hansen, Spencer Tankard, Robin Lusby, Sue Bingham              31.0
5th:  Frank Baggenstos, Dave Bennett, Colleen Blair, Robyn King           31.1
6th:  Fred Hartley, Chris Hogan, Yvonne Hoskins, Shirley Johnstone    32.0                       

There were a bunch of Raffle prizes thrown in for good measure.  Congratulations to the winners.

Next week, 3rd November we will play Odd Ball and with the weather improving we can hope for another good turnout.

We will be back to the usual Haggle and Raffle.

Men's World
Hugh Clark

Annan Law Saturday Men's Club Day
A big day for us this week as we have the AGM and the final qualifying round for the A.One Kitchens and Interiors Shootout Final. The programme is;

10.00 a.m. Men's A.G.M.
10.20 a.m. Annual Prizegiving
11.00 a.m. Register for Haggle. Cards must be handed in at starters Office where the Shotgun Start will be organised. You will have time for a cup of tea and a warm up before play starts.
11.30 a.m.  Shotgun Start

After play we will have the daily Prizegiving, including the presentation of the Grand Slam Cup where the first 6 placings all receive prizes. This will be followed by the Calcutta Auction for the "horses" in the Shootout Final.

At the conclusion of the Calcutta there is a lucky member draw of $250 for those in attendance who played in the Haggle. As Neil Howard is still golfing around the South Island in his quest to play every golf course in NZ. we are lucky to have the talented Jim Dunseath conduct the Auction.

Please note there is no early start entries in the haggle.  The Grand Slam Cup will be played as part of the haggle.

Please have your syndicates ready prior to the Auction and pay Steve Davis at the end.

Pairs Competition 
The two rounds Pairs competition was concluded last Saturday, with the winners being Murray Browne and Neil Horne. Well done on two consistent rounds!

Women's World
Diana Price

MELBOURNE CUP Tuesday, 1^st November
This is the annual race meeting at the Omokoroa Race track, aka golf club, where conditions should be firm and fast.

Shotgun start at 11.30 with a multi-tee start.

COMPETITION
–Individual Stableford competition -NTPs & longest putt
-$10 entry fee plus green fees if applicable
-Entry fee includes 2s
-Tote as well as Raffle
- Best dressed mare & stallion contest
-Betting opens at 10am. $1, $2,$5 bets.  

PRE-RACE DRINKS- complimentary Orange Juice or Bubbles with a cheese board –served by Pauline outside the starter’s office.

AFTER ROUND- cabinet food will be available and the bar will be open for those punters to quench their thirst and watch the race live.