Women

Women's Opening Day did not go as planned due to inclement weather. Rain persisted all day so our cancelation decision was vindicated. Results from the Summer competitions are as follows:

• It was a clean sweep for Denise Marten for the 18 hole Summer Cup, Summer Stableford and Summer Eclectics.
• The same result for Lindsay Pickering for the equivalent 9 hole competitions.

We welcome Margaret Peck who has joined as an 18 hole player.

The next competition open to Sunday 18 hole players is LGU 1 with putting. This is played off the yellow tees, maximum handicap of 40.4 and a nett round so players cannot pick up. The event will be listed on the scorecard on February 8, play and enter your putts on the chart in the women's changing room. We have 22 x 18 hole women members, so it would be great to see participation from as many as possible. You are able to play at anytime on the Sunday with anyone who can mark your card. This would not disqualify you from the Sunday stableford competition you can play both at the same time.

Hoping to encourage everyone to take part when possible.

Cheers Denise
Womens Club Captain

9 Hole Women IC

9 Hole women played their first interclub match for the season at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club. The conditions were pretty good with a bit of wind and sun. We played Miramar and had a 2-2 draw. The course was tricky at times especially if we didn’t play straight but we had an enjoyable day. (Cheers Hilary)

Wednesday Club

What a super day for golf! Thirteen of us took part in the stableford competition, a reduced number as several of our regulars were competing in the Wellington Veterans Two Day Tournament but we warmly welcomed the return of two players, Hector Slade and Carey Clements. Despite the ideal conditions Hector was the only one to play to or under his handicap, winning the competition and a bottle of wine with 37 points. Derek Fitzgibbon was second with 34 points on countback from Chris Pearce. Derek was also able to persuade his ball to trickle onto the front of the 4th green to claim the nearest the pin prize but so far away he ended up having to make a double donation to the pig. There were no twos. Hector continued to capitalise on his day by winning the raffle then drew my number for second prize! (Cheers Chris P)

Adopt-A-Hole

Select your own piece of the course to care for! Select a hole to keep clean and tidy. Tasks that will help include clearing debris away (pile in the trees to be collected), repair divots, maybe some weed eating.

Currently, Wayne Cook (our Treasurer), looks after hole number 11, I look after hole number 1. This is a job that can be day your leisure. Either take a hole on yourself, or a group of you can give it a go. All sand and seed is available from the club. Depending on capability, weed eaters and fuel may be available too.

Piles of debris left in an accessible place will be picked up by our staff or volunteers in their regular rounds. So come help out. A schedule of helpers will be posted on the notice board to acknowledge your contribution. Please email president@karorigolf.co.nz if you're interested in helping out. (Cheers Mark Peck)

Film Production Crew & Vehicles Notice

This letter is to advise that Te Po Films Ltd plans to use the KGC car park and clubrooms as a unit base and crew parking area to assist the filming of a feature film at a property on South Makara Road. A small section of the Club carpark will be used throughout Sun 1 Feb – Thu 5 Feb for our 8 x Technical vehicles. There will be a security guard present 24 hours a day during this time.

Additionally, on the far side of the car park approximately 40 crew cars will be parked during our filming days. The timings and dates are as follows:

• Monday 2 February from 6.30am
• Tuesday 3 February from 6pm
• Wednesday 4 February from 3.30pm
• Thursday 5 February from 2pm
• Monday 9 February until 10.30am
• Monday 23 February from 7.30am

Additionally, on Monday 23 February Te Po Films has hired the use of the clubrooms as an Extras Holding and Processing site.

During all days of our filming, you will still be able to access the golf club at the regular open hours. Te Po Films is working closely with Club Management to reduce disruption.  If you have any concerns or questions regarding this filming, please contact Club Management. Te Po Films thank you for your support and appreciate your co-operation in helping to make Wellington the ‘film friendly’ capital of New Zealand.