We made it to Covid-19 Level 1!

Well done everyone! We have managed to get to Alert Level 1 and have 0 cases. At Alert Level 1, everyone can return without restriction to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and you can get together with as many people as you want.

Wash your hands – we have a supply of hand sanitiser available (particularly at touch screen)

·      Encourage the use of EFTPOS transactions but we will accept cash

·      Encourage players to book online 

·      There will be 7 minute interval tee off times

·      Pins can be removed from the cup

·      Reinstate the ball washers, rubbish bins and bell on the 18^th hole

·      Check out the big posters on the Clubhouse doors for more information

Announcement

The President and Committee of Karori Golf Club are pleased to announce that we have entered into a golf club management service agreement with Adrian Porter to act as Club Manager.

To avoid conflict of interest and although not on the staff, Adrian has resigned from the committee but will continue attending all committee meetings in an advisory capacity.

Adrian has 25 years of sport and event management experience around the world and with this club.

Over the last 18 months he has been the driving force in implementing our new membership, accounting and point of sale systems enabling the club to adapt to the current environment.  As an added benefit to KGC Adrian is also a PGA coach and member of the PGA of New Zealand.

Adrian's primary role will be to ensure all club operations run smoothly and in conjunction with the committee help raise revenue. 

Adrian's role will incorporate club house staff management, administration of the membership system, green fees, point of sale system, website and social media, marketing and communications.

The committee would like to welcome Adrian to the position.

If you can’t reach the club Adrian’s phone number is 0279343644

THANK YOU CARL

At our last meeting the Committee received and accepted Carl Beentjes’ resignation from the KGC Committee and his role as Club Captain. We sincerely thank him for the time, energy and enthusiasm he has shared serving on the Committee.  He has worked tirelessly for Karori Golf Club and has been a positive role model for the game of golf.

Message from the new President Victor Diem

I’d like to appeal for volunteers to ensure our clubhouse is open every day for members and visitors.

We are looking for volunteers to cover 4 shifts 9-12  and 12-3 on Mondays and Thursdays.

Initially it would require taking green fees serving tea, coffee and soft drinks

Please contact Adrian Porter 0279343644 for further details.

KARORI GOLF CLUB COMMITTEE

At the last Karori Golf Meeting upon receiving Carl Beentjes resignation and there being some empty vacancies for positions of President and Vice-President and Club Captain, nominations were received from existing committee members. These were moved, seconded and voted for unanimously.

President – Victor Diem

Vice President – Mike Suggate

Club Captain – Fiona Kearns

Club Committee- Jono Wake

We wish these new officers all the support and encouragement to do their assigned roles. We are also aware we have a wide membership base who have a variety of skills and talents and we would love to draw upon these so, we may be in contact to see if you can help us with advice, expertise or guidance. Please help us help you so we continue to have a Club to be proud of.

The Committee would also like to acknowledge and thank all those who have helped us during Alert Levels and have volunteered their time to do all manner of jobs around the clubhouse and course. When we all pitch in, we have shown we can make a real difference. Let’s keep helping out.

GREEN KEEPER’S PIECE – Message from Matt

Matt and his team would like to remind all players that you can do your bit to help keep our course looking smart by taking a sand bucket with to help repair missing divots.  It also helps if you firmly replace your own divot too!  Remember it only takes a moment but looking down a fairway with chunks taken out does not make a pretty sight. Plus, YOU don’t want to land in it!

KGC SUNDAY CLUB RESULTS – 7 June 2020

Congratulations to the top eight qualifiers for the Bertram Cup. The top qualifiers, Arild Roberts and Matthew Kell scored an impressive 4BBB nett of 61. There was only 6 the difference between the top qualifiers and the 8^th seed so games will be competitive next week.

·      Roberts and Kell versus Porter and Bryant

·      Spraggs and Redmond versus Hurst and Kennedy

·      Kenna and Clarke versus Peck and Weaver

·      Stubbe and Shearer versus Cullen and Hawkes

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Congratulations to Scott McHardy for winning the Sunday stableford competition with 38 points on a countback from Matthew Deng.

As part of the Sunday Club all players are eligible for the Karori Cup – which is the best stableford scores over the course of Sundays. Leading this as of 9 June 2020 are…

1 - Keith Atkinson – 260 stableford points

2 – John Stubbe – 258 stableford points

3- James Nimmo – 251 stableford points

All our competition results can be found here

http://www.karorigolf.co.nz/layouts/terraces2/Template.aspx?page=Competition+Results&ComeFromCat=591

WEDNESDAY DAY CLUB – 10 June 2020

What a great day and freedom from corona virus restrictions today. The weather was calm, cool and with excellent course condition except good scores.  We attracted 34 players who enjoyed the competition in “normal pre-lockdown” format. We could remove the flags, tossed the balls for haggle and shook hands after the round.

However, the scores were not great, only 3 players played better or equal to their handicaps. The winner was Don McCrone with a credible score of 37 stableford points. Runner up on count back was Graham Presland with 36, while Dick Adams also scored 36 but lost out on a countback. Prizes were distributed down to 32 point. Thanks to Don who returned all his balls to the club kitty.  Strong competition for the Bunny and it was hotly contested and won by Mark Graham. NTP was won by our newly installed Club Manager, Adrian Porter didn’t have to feed the pig for rolling in a 8ft putt for 2. Others who had a twos were Don McCrone and Alex Lim.

Everyone had a great game and long live virus free Karori and NZ

KGC SHOOT OUT – MEN AND WOMEN

Now is the time to brush the cobwebs off the clubs and join! If you are looking for a really fun competition the KGC SHOOTOUT is for you! All it takes is paying $25 to the shop/bar upstairs or pay direct online to the Club’s bank account (make sure you reference your name and SHOOTOUT) Each time you get a strokeplay card you MUST TICK SHOOTOUT! The entrance fee contributes to the prize pool that is played for by those who qualify at the end of the year

INTERCLUB/PENNANTS

We are pleased that Interclub/Pennants has been given the green light to go ahead and we are looking forward to seeing how these matches pan out over the next couple of months!

2020 Men – Division 2 – Pennants Trophy  - Next game is 27 June at Karori versus Otaki!

Team Captain – Tim Richards

2020 -  Men – Division 5 – Mana Trophy – Next game is on 27 June versus Otaki at Otaki

Team Captain – Mark Peck

2020 – Men – Division 9 – Capital Cup – Next game is 1 August versus Waikanae at Waikanae

Team Captain – Kevin Norquay

2020 – Women – Bronze Pennants – Next game is 27 July at Te Marua versus BFHGC

Team Captain – Nicola Lowe

Sunday 14 June          KGC Club Day – Bertram Cup (QF) – Book online

                                       KGC Women – LGU 6 – Putting 5 – Book online

Tuesday 16 June         KGC Women 18 Hole – LGU 6 –Putting 5 – Book online

                                       KGC Women 9 Holes – Matchplay Trophy – Book online

Wednesday 17 June   KGC Wednesday Club (Disc Draw)