Friday 20th Jan 2023

News

Happy New Year to all Members, welcome to the first flash of the year.

Hector Slade (Club Manager) left Karori Golf Club on Tuesday. As many of you will know, Hector had indicated to the Committee sometime ago that he would be leaving. The Committee is actively seeking a replacement and marketing for the role is ongoing and we have a number of applications to consider.

The link is below to if any one in the wider membership is interested in the role.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/59708066

The Committee would like to thank Hector for his service to the Club and wish him all the best for the future. Hector often went beyond what was required of a manager in his role and for that we are very grateful. We have seen unprecedented green fee revenue during his time at the club and he reintroduced some Club Competitions as well as starting and donating the Longest Day Trophy.(see below) 

On an other note we are always on the lookout for casual staff for the clubhouse, so please get in touch clubhouse@karorigolf.co.nz

Greens

The greenkeeping team is now back to its full complement of three after the Christmas break and expect to make rapid inroads into a backlog of work. Members will be aware that some damage was regrettably caused to some greens by the use of a mower on which the cutter height had not been correctly set after the blades had been replaced. This was not helped by weekend mowing commencing at 5am when the light was poor. This damage will grow out rapidly. The greens have been sprayed this week with a pesticide after some infestations of a roundworm and further work is planned to remediate the areas of cracking and lifting.

Behaviour on the course. The committee has been advised of an incident last Sunday when a member was verbally abusive to our new trainee greenkeeper who was working on the course. Such behaviour is completely unacceptable. All staff must be treated in a civil manner, and if members have an issue of any sort they should take it up with a committee member who will address it.     

Longest Day

Just before christmas 9 hardy soles played 72 holes in one day in aid of the cancer society raising collectively over $6000.

Scott McHardy won the event and is seen below being presented with the trophy by myself.

More info on the event is on our facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/karoriGolf/

This Weekend

Inter club Trial

A Reminder that tomorrow Saturday 21st Jan the interclub trials are on, a draw has been published for those who have registered, tee times are from 8am. 

Inter club tees off on 28th Jan.

Sunday 22 January - Official Opening of 2023 Sunday Club

9am Ball toss at the picnic table by the changing rooms.  All are welcome.  Come and enjoy the company of other golfers in the club.

Miner Arms continues...

The second round needs to be played by close of play on 31 January 2023.

Women's and Men's Eclectics continue.

Tee Bookings

Please remember to always book a tee time. If you miss your tee time or are waiting for weather to clear please check with the clubhouse and use the next available free tee time. Do not assume you can tee off whenever. 

Please also remember on Weekends all play must start from the 1st tee only.

Recent Competition Results

To see full results of any competition at Karori Golf Club please use the following link - https://www.karorigolf.co.nz/competition-results?ComeFromCat=1827 

UPCOMING EVENTS    

To Register and pay for any event at Karori use the following link - https://www.karorigolf.co.nz/event-calendar 

HOLE 4 ‘HIGH TEE’ - HOLE IN ONE CHALLENGE

Thanks to our sponsor Richard Reith at Collective - First National Real Estate for putting up a ‘hole in one’ challenge on the 4th hole. If you get a hole in one on the 4th hole during any competition you will win a nice bottle of Champagne! 

Competitions include Interclub, Sunday Club Day, Shootout, Wednesday Club, and Twilight. 

Good luck to all!

CLUBHOUSE HOURS

Monday - 10am-4pm

Tuesday 10am-4pm 

Wednesday 9.30am-9pm

Thursday 10am-4pm

Friday - 9.30am-5pm

Saturday 8am-5pm

Sunday - 8am-5pm

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