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Good morning all

Clocks go back this Sunday as we come to the end of the golden weather. Tee times will reflect the change over the next few weeks as we come to the end of Autumn and head to winter.

While the greens may be cored the Presidents vs Captains match is still going ahead. Entries have been slow and we are hopeful for a rush of late interest to make this a successful event. It is being played in the gap between inter club committments on Saturday 11 April. Come along and get your entries in.

The main event for April is ANZAC Day and members are encouraged to get their entries in as soon as possible in order that we have accurate numbers for catering. Entries can be made through the website, and a sheet will be up in the downstairs foyer for members to add their names manually.

Welcome to New Members

We are pleased to welcome two new members to our club this week:

Thomas Fisher (Full Playing 19 -25), and
Tom Western (Full Playing 19 -25)

Welcome to our unique golf club. We hope you will use and enjoy the course and its facilities.

Other key points/highlights to note for this week are:

Upcoming Course Renovations - Coring work is going to commence this Tuesday 7 April 2026. See the information in the "Course News" below.
Cheap Firewood - Selling now - get in quick! Details below.

Captain vs President

Deane is keen to revive the Captains' vs Presidents' match last played in 2010. This will be played on the 11th of April and the winner will be determined by the team with the greater average stableford score. There are two entry ports, one for the President and one for the Captain. Choose your side and enter.

Entries close midday Friday 10th April - No late entries.

Enter by email - clubcaptain@karorigolf.co.nz or president@karorigolf.co.nz, or you may enter online.

Women

18 Hole Women

On Tuesday in inclement weather the women competed for a par medley round. Winner was Raewyn on 1up closely followed by Eun on square, Rose was third.

Next Tuesday there will be no golf due to course renovations.

The first round of the Sullivan Cup will be played on Sunday April 12. This is a matchplay competition open to all 18 hole players based on handicap and off the yellow tees. Rounds can be played on Sunday or Tuesday. It would be great to have all eligible members compete.

Please email me denise@karorigolf.co.nz to enter.

Women's 9 Hole, and 9 Hole Inter Club

The 9 Hole Women played a qualifying round for their club championships. The top four qualifiers are: Lindsay Pickering 54 gross, Christine Suggate 55 gross, Karen Simcox 57 gross, and Elizabeth Wagner 62 gross.

The next outing for the WGI 9 Hole Women's Inter Club will be on Thursday 9 April where they play Kapiti Golf Club at Waikanae.

Wednesday Competition

Sixteen golfers played in fine weather in a Stableford competition. Christopher Pearce was the winner (38 pts) ahead of Derek Fitzgibbon and Martin Leung (both 37 pts). Balls down to 36 pts. Saint managed to find the green on the 4^th, from the red/yellow tee. There were twos on the 13^th (Victor and Derek). Terry McAlister won the raffle with Malcom McAlister second.

Several of the men played the yellow tees for the first time. There were mixed reviews and some complaints about losing so many shots. However, it should be noted that the winner played off the yellow tees, so the four shorter holes (relative to the red tees) made up for the shots he lost. Personally, I think that the yellow tees provide a great short course. There are 17 shortish holes (relative to par) and one long hole (the 14^th which is a long par 4 being uphill and often into the wind). If the 14^th was made a par 5 then there would be a perfectly balanced, short par 72 course. This would provide lots of fun for the long hitters and lots more greens in regulation for the shorter hitters. I think it would be perfect!

Wednesday Twilight

Our last Twilight event for the season was held on Wednesday, and the weather gods put on a perfect autumn evening for it!

It was a fun evening of 'strategic' golf, a Hells Pizza feast and prizes.

We had 7 teams competing in the Ambrose competition and 'the Turbos' (John Stubbe, Graeme Couper, Richard Reith and Brigitte Bonisch-Brednich) claimed victory, collecting prizes of wine and beer, golf balls and a beautiful handcrafted wooden pen (courtesy of Phil Apperley) each!

Winners for the season of Twilight: Golf Warehouse vouchers were given out for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in 3 categories: highest accumulated stableford points; best average score for those who played 10 rounds or more for over 20 handicappers; best average for under 20 handicappers. Our three winners, respectively, were John Subbe, Sam Gardner and Sam Julian,

Sam Gardner also won a sleeve of balls for the highest single score during the season (26pts).

Thanks to everyone who helped make Twilight such a great mid-week treat this season.

Course Renovations Start this Week - Course to be Closed From Tuesday 7 April until finish.

Coring work needs volunteers and is going to commence this Tuesday 7 April 2026. Volunteers will be needed to help sand and seed cored greens on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The green staff will core greens on Tuesday and clear away the cores on Tuesday. Volunteers are still needed on Tuesday to continue work on splitting and delivering firewood. Let us know if you can help.

Adopt-A-Hole

Holes 1, 2, 11, and 16, 17 and 18 are now adopted. A board will be posted in the clubhouse for people to sign on. Don't be shy of signing on to help! Every little bit helps.

KGC Online Shop

It's nice to see that members are ordering merchandise from the online shop offered by Fully Promoted in advance of the chilly weather ahead of us.

The QR code will take you to the menu of choices. Have fun choosing what you like.

Firewood

Firewood sales have been very encouraging. If you would like some firewood, the flyer below provides the information required.

Please note, we will deliver to your property.

Regular Weekly Events

Ladies Day (Tuesday) - 18H Tee-off 9:00am; 9H Tee-off 10:00am.

Wednesday Competition - 18H - Draw 10:15am, Tee-off 10:30am.

Friday 9H Allcomers - Tee-off 9:00am.

Sunday Club Day - Shirties Tee-off 7:30am; Goats Tee-off 8:00am; Gaskies Tee-off 9:00am; Juniors 18H 11:00am (Club Comps may mean occasional timing changes).

Other Events

3rd - 6th Apr - Easter Competitions

Tue 7 - Thu 9 Apr - Couse Closed - Renovations

Sat 11 Apr - Captain vs President: All entries to Deane Milne (clubcaptain@karorigolf.co.nz)

Sat 18 Apr - Inter Club, Div 2 @ Karori

Sat 25 Apr - ANZAC Day Commemoration and Tournament

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