We are well into winter now and the course is getting heavier and slower. TK has closed the course entirely today due greens being unplayable and no carts are allowed until at least Monday. School holidays start next week so we're hoping for some fine days so our juniors can get out and play some golf. The key messages for this week are:

• Men's Club Champs Match Play quarter-finals this Sunday - good luck to all competing.
• Frost Delays - please check the Club website for the latest course status to avoid a wasted trip out.
• Carts must stick to fairways and avoid wet areas, see below for damage caused last Sunday.
• There are several junior golf events over the school holidays, read below for details.

Women

9-Hole: We are grateful to the weather gods who have allowed play for the last three Tuesdays in the midst of winter. This week we played Medal 6 which is a nett competition where the winners go towards the end of year Top Cat Trophy playoff. Congratulations to Jane Campbell who won Medal 6 on a countback from Marion Thompson, both on a nett 34.

9H Interclub: We played our final interclub match for the year in pouring rain last Thursday, losing 1-3 to Paraparaumu at Royal Wellington GC. Our team ended up 9^th out of 13 teams.  Many games were won or lost on the last hole. We are grateful to all our players who turned up every week from early February and who sometimes endured wet and miserable conditions.

Vets: Five 9 holers turned out for the most recent Vets game held at Boulcott Farm Heritage GC.  All five players received a ball for obtaining good stablefords.  Hilary Newby and Jane Campbell need special mention for obtaining 19 stablefords.  Kath Robinson and Chris Suggate won raffles to end a most successful day out. Vets for the 9 holers resumes in September.

(Cheers Chris)

Junior School Holiday Events

If school holidays get boring, why not enter some of the Junior Events offered in week 2:

• Mon 7 July - 2025 Eagles Junior Open - Paraparaumu Beach GC.

• Tue 8 & Wed 9 July - Wellington Golf Age Grade Champs (Strokeplay) - Royal Wellington GC

• Thu 10 & Fri 11 July - Wellington Golf Age Grade Champs (Matchplay) - Boulcotts Farm Heritage GC 

Click on the link below for more details and how to enter...

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

Call for Volunteers

Weather permitting, volunteers will be out out again this Tuesday. If you have the time and the inclination, please email president@karorigolf.co.nz and he'll add you to the volunteer e-mail list to receive regular updates. Every little bit helps - even if its giving up a couple of hours to sand and seed tee boxes & fairways! 

Treasurer Resignation

I have been advised by Terry McAlister that he has stepped down as Treasurer. He has agreed to assist with administrative tasks until a replacement is found. We are looking to fill the vacancy as soon as possible.

I encourage anyone with Xero skills, financial skills and/or accountancy experience who would like to assist the committee in this key role, kindly contact me at: president@karorigolf.co.nz.

Terry has been Treasurer for 18 months during a difficult time. I thank him for his efforts. I wish him and Ossie good golfing.

Mark Peck
President