Manager's Message
Marcus Niles

Events
Starting this weekend we have a big few days.  The annual Omokoroa Open kicks off tomorrow with 152 entries, and we host the 5 Course Classic Monday to Thursday.   We have been very unlucky with weather leading up to these big events, but the lads have worked very hard to present the course as best they can under the circumstances.  Massive thanks in advance to all members who are volunteering to help out.

13^th Hole
Starting tomorrow, the 13^th fairway is back in action.  Its not ready to be hit off yet, so for now you need to take a free drop and place into the rough either side of the fairway (you choose which side).  If you are on a different hole and your ball is on the 13^th fairway, treat it as GUR (nearest point of relief, no placing)

Placing
The local rule for placing is now ‘1 club length on own mown fairway’.  We are keen to see uniformity and avoid confusion, so this replaces any previous versions of the placing rule.  There may be occasions when the starters need to amend this due to course conditions.

Range Balls – Update from Anya Apanui
Kia Ora e te whanau,
Firstly, just another thank you to everyone who has been supporting the driving range, it’s great to see you all practicing and hopefully it’s paying off!  Proceeds have been going towards coaching fees, equipment and tournaments like the NZ Maori Nationals at Centennial Golf Course in Taupo and the Omokoroa Open.  Secondly, a big thanks to Hayden Nganeko, for picking up the balls while I was away with my grandparents in Picton for Christmas and New Years.  You may notice a few changes happening - a massive thanks to Swampy, for making our hitting area safer with dividers - legend! We are also trying to distinguish the range balls a little better by colouring half of the ball with dazzle, because if you’re like my Dad and end up on the practice from the 18th tee it can be difficult to find your ball. I thank you all again for your support and please remember to hit from the designated area, use the sand available to fill divots and enjoy yourselves!

New Kiosk Screens
Further to the above, we are getting some flash new Kiosk screens delivered soon, paid for by the club’s proceeds from range ball sales.  So, thanks to everyone who buys the balls, it is supporting both our top junior and the club.

Captains Corner
Gail Nicholls

OPENING DAY TEAMS TOURNAMENT

WELCOME TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS

SUNDAY 29TH JANUARY, 2023

8.30am – Print cards and enjoy bubbles and juice
9.30am – Multi-Tee Start

COST: $10 PER PERSON – PAY ON THE DAY
ENTRIES TO BE IN BY FRIDAY 27TH JANUARY
ENTRY SHEET IN THE OFFICE

This year players enter as an individual and we will make up teams.  A great way for existing members to mix, and for new players to meet people

• Two’s optional
• Putting competition
• Live music from 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Men's World

Pennants 2023
The new season kicks off in February, so if you are interested in playing pennants for the club this season, please contact the below people, or put your name on the list in the changing room.

Championship/Senior - Ben van den Borst - ben@mypharmacy.nz
Intermediate - Hugh Clark - hughclark@hotmail.com
Junior - Steve Davis - stevemdavis1963@gmail.com

Women's World
Debbie Clark

Haggle Winners
Women’s week was worryingly wet, without winners!

18 Hole Ladies Amalgamation
It is happening. The steering committee has already met and created a pathway for the amalgamation of Tuesday and Saturday 18 hole ladies. More information will be sent out soon, in the Ladies January Newsletter.

Vets Vibes
Ross Milne

Results - 2023 Opening Haggle
First and only entrant: Cyclone Hale - by considerable margin of 40+mils (subsequently disqualified for unfair advantage and no prizes awarded).

We will carry this forward first opportunity – given course availability and weather conditions.

Upcoming Events

Omokoroa Country Estate 3 days pairs - Feb 13^th-14^th-15^th February.

Understandably entries have been a bit slower than previously given the interruptions to our recent scheduling but another reminder to get your entries in.  Click here for entry forms or see committee members for further details.

BOP Vets
Al Thomson has confirmed the following programme:
Monday 23^rd Jan - @ Tauranga. Entry list now posted Locker Room.  $25 fee
Monday 13^th Feb - @ Te Teko . Details and list to be be posted shortly

Five Course Classic
Not directly linked to our Vets division but a large number will be involved in various capacities during the tournament. As part of the preparatory work Brian Currie organised some “willing” workers to assist in tidying up the bund and surrounding plantings by the 8^th tee block.

The below photo shows the gardeners at work. Bit more to achieve but an improvement anyway for what is the gateway to a really scenic hole.