The Titleist Club Fitting day is underway, all six slots are filled. Thanks to all those who have signed up. Please note, to accommodate the practice fairway closed until 4:30pm today. The other news this week is the committee have approved a heat pump to be installed into the Clubhouse and we have pigs making a nuisance of themselves again!!!

The Tin Cup (KGC Inter Club Teams Play-off) will be held next Saturday, and then we're into the Club Champs. Qualifying rounds will be held on 08 & 15 June, then the match-play commences. Senior cut-off is 9.9 HCP, other Divisions will be determined by entry numbers. 

A big shout out to our two new members this week:

• Harry Kiernan (Full Aged 25-31)
• Torsten Jones (Junior 18U)

Welcome! We hope you enjoy golfing with us.

Image: Troy Ropiha out Titleist Club Fitter with his first customer today

Ladies

9H Ladies: The 9 hole women played medal 4, a nett competition, in quite breezy conditions on Tuesday. Congratulations to Trish Titcombe, a clear winner with a nett 33. And to Sue McLaren who was second with a nett 40. (Cheers Chris).

Womens Vets: Seven Karori ladies played vets yesterday at the revamped Miramar course. It was a perfect Wellington day and the course looked great. The new course is an interesting layout with the greens being particularly challenging. However between us we bought home quite a few new balls. (Cheers Jane).

Wednesday Club

On Wednesday, in perfect weather for golf, a field of 22 played in a Par competition. Mike Suggate was the winner on +2 (wine) ahead of Saint Kennach on all square (chocolates). Balls were given down to -1. Mike was also nearest the pin. There were no twos on the day. The raffle was won by Saint with Fergus McLean second. Chocolates were enjoyed by those who didn’t otherwise earn a prize. The announcement that the Wednesday club had donated $1000 to KGC to go towards a heat pump for the clubrooms was met by a round of applause. (Cheers Patrick)

Junior Only Tee Times - This Sunday!!!

Once again, two tee slots have been booked specifically for junior members at 11:33am & 11:40am this Sunday. All junior members are invited, and encouraged to turn-up and play together. This will initially be a 4-week trial and, if successful, will continue through Terms 2 and 3. 

What To Do:

• Book online for a tee time at either 11.33am or 11.40am. If these fill up we will open more times.
• Turn up at least 10 minutes before your start time  to print out a score card. 
• Phone the Clubhouse or contact Stephen Wood (wood_golfpro@yahoo.co.nz  or 021 384424) with any questions.

For the latest course status visit - www.karorigolf.co.nz

Pig Alert!!!

We've got pig touble again. They came in overnight Wednesday and made a mess of the area behind the 6th green. It took TK quite some time to repair. If you see pigs or any damage they cause please call TK ASAP on 022 7000187. if the turf isn't repaired immediately, it dies.

Volunteers: Time for some Fun!!!

Thanks to the volunteers that turned out on Tuesday. We're well overdue for some fun!!!  No working bee this week, all volunteers are invited to play golf together and enjoy some friendly banter afterwards. Please meet at the Clubhouse at 9am and we'll get underway shortly after the 18H women tee-off. (Cheers Mark P)

Image: Volunteers on Tuesday making a start to clear the fallen tree on the 7th.

Clubhouse Heat Pump

Winter months will be a little more comfortable in the Clubhouse. The Committee recently approved the installation of a Daiken Floor Heat Pump. A huge thank you to Wednesday Club ($1,000) and the Tuesday Women ($500) for their generous donation to help defray costs.

Dog Complaints

We've had several complaints from members and staff about wayward dogs, both on the course and in the Clubhouse. Dogs are welcome on our course, but owners need to always abide by our dog policy.  

• Dogs must always be under control of the owner.

• On the course dogs must be Kiwi Avoidance Trained (KAT) to be allowed off their lead. If a dog is not KAT trained, it must always be on the lead whilst on the course or practice area.  

• In the Clubhouse, dogs are not allowed upstairs or in any of the offices, locker rooms or bathrooms. Dogs are allowed in the downstairs foyer and on the outside deck.  

A register of KAT trained dogs is kept in the shop. Please provide details to Clubhouse staff to allow your dog to roam freely. 

Give-A-Little: St Patrick's Church Re-Roofing Project

We've had a request from the Makara Community Centre Association to promote their Give-a-little campaign for re-roofing of St Patrick's Church to our members. It’s a worthy local cause so if you feel inclined please provide your support to help our local community.