Manager's Message
Marcus Niles

Golf Managers Association
Sorry about the lateness of the newsletter this week.  I have just got home from a week-long GMA training course in Auckland.  Looks like I have missed some horrible weather. 

The course was a great opportunity to learn from experienced managers and golf professionals.  It included modules on subjects such as leadership, time management, service management, employment law, social media, golf operations, communication, and accounting.  I also went through a psychometric test to determine my personality type and how I perform best.  Turns out I am a ‘green/blue’ person!  Really intriguing stuff, with some interesting personal insights.

The best part of the course is connecting with other golf club managers and staff, gathering ideas, and sharing stories.  It is obvious we are all facing similar challenges, and it’s comforting to know I have kindred spirits who see the same issues on a daily basis that I do.  The knowledge gained, connections made, and shared experiences will undoubtedly contribute to my growth as a golf club manager

AGM
A reminder that the club AGM is on Thursday 29 June at 7pm.  Please find attached the Annual Report, along with our Operating Budget for this financial year.  The Annual Report can also be found on our website under 'club management'.

If you have any specific questions about the budget or accounts, could you please forward them prior to the meeting to enable us to provide a considered response.

Any apologies can be emailed to me at manager@omokoroagolf.co.nz

Men's World
Stephen Davis

Omokoroa Cup
24th June is last date to enter (Please note if the course is closed on 24th or any other Saturday the cut off date remains as 24th as the draw is being carried out by 25th June 2023)

Matches must be played on due dates (not in the week)  If the Course is open then matches will go ahead cart users may have  to forfeit

Anyone who does enter will be booked in by sat men's committee

Note the losers from the round of 32 go into Presidents cup

Ps This Sat 24th is last round of carol cup hopefully the course is open otherwise the result will be taken from those who have completed the first three rounds

Vets Vibes
Ross Milne

Results
A real turnaround after last week’s Mid Winter Tournament. Weather wise it is sadly back to “copy and paste” of what we’ve had for ages it seems.

Despite conditions we managed to attract a field of 24 for Wednesday’s Haggle and results as follows:

Des Hammond         38 points
George Griffin          38     “
Bruce Lewer             37     “

Coming Events
Next Wednesday 28th – final round Sun Vue stroke play (carried forward from Wednesday).

BOP Vets – Mt Maunganui 3rd July

We were “oversubscribed” for the 9 allocated places Entries have been referred and draw being made early next week. If any players are omitted I’ll contact them direct. Otherwise usual draw notification will follow.

Around the Traps
I have a couple occurrences worth sharing but probably more appropriate this week to share the following photo I’ve received.

A couple of visiting Italian green fees players approaching the 5th:

Friday Haggle
Terry Golder

16 June 2023  (50 Entries)                        
Div. 1    Jonathan Lewis  43
              Brian Barnes      42
              Bruce Lewer       41
              (One Division Only)        

Women's World
Deb Clark

There is very little to report on this week, but we did have 13 ladies turn out to play on Tuesday in the haggle.

1st Pink Leow        38pts
2nd Martina Keir   38pts
3rd Julie Howard  37pts