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We trust you all survived the crazy gale force winds without too much damage! The course is back open - with just a couple of tree branches succumbing. LAST CALL for our City of Wellington Classic. The field is filling up - there are now 73 entries. Entry close-off is 5pm this Wednesday. Enter via: www.karorigolf.co.nz/event-calendar. Our Junior Coaching Programme successfully teed-off of last Sunday and will continue until mid December. It was great to see the Clubhouse heaving with energy and enthusiasm again - thanks Stephen! Other highlights for this week are:

Assistant Manager Appointed - Isaac Henry has accepted this role so will run the clubhouse weekend operations from next week.
CoW Prize Donations - Final Call - thanks to those who have donated so far!
Golf Club Repairs - Stephen Wood can do this for you - details below.
2026 Inter Club Trials - dates below.
New Members - A huge welcome to the following members who have joined (or re-joined) us this week:
- David Jamison (Summer)
- Barry Stephenson (9H Intro)
- Conall Pettitt (Full Age 26-31)
- Sam Julian (Full Age 26-31)
- Fred Faafoi-Rogers (Junior 18U)

Wednesday Club

Seventeen golfers battled blustery conditions in the Par competition on Wednesday. The winner was Derek Fitzgibbon (+3) from Michael Cox and Luke Underwood (+2). Alex Lim also got a ball for +1. Patrick Cordue was nearest the pin on the 4^th, but the twos were recorded by Mark Peck and Alex Lim on the 6^th. Malcolm McAlister won the raffle with Marcosa Santos second. As usual, the free chocolates were appreciated. (Cheers Patrick)

Wednesday Twilight

Week four of the Twilight season saw 27 golfers come out to play in a strong Makara breeze. Tied for first place this week were Andrew Gardiner and Russell Dickson on 20 stableford points, second place went to Tim Brosnahan on 19 points, with Daren Riley and Sam Julian coming third on 18 points. Sam Gardiner took out the NTP and we had two 'twos' this evening from John McDonald (from Boulcott Farm) and Russell Dickson. A prize also went to Tim Brosnahan for his eagle on hole #7.

Thanks to all our helpers, particularly John Stubbe (supervised by Phil Apperley) on the BBQ this week, and to Karen and Brigitte for their great salads. See you all next week for another evening of social/fun golf and dinner. (Cheers Gail)

Term 4 Junior Coaching Programme

The 8-week Junior Coaching Programme started back last Sunday and it was lots of fun! Over 70 excited juniors took to the practice area and fairways to hone their golfing talent. Just a reminder that the priority on the practice area (fairway and/or putting green) will be for programme participants between 12 - 3pm on Sundays. The junior programme course bookings are loaded on the start sheet.

Assistant Manager Appointment

Long-serving staff member, Isaac Henry, has accepted the Clubhouse Assistant Manager role. The role is permanent part-time and responsible for running the Club's weekend golf operations, as well as covering during the absence of the manager. Congratulations Isaac!

City of Wellington - Raffle Prize Donations

Tee-off is 1-week away! The organising committee is seeking donations for raffle prizes. Alcohol has proved popular in the past, but any donated prize-worthy items would be gratefully accepted. Please drop off to the Clubhouse.

Teaching Pro - Stephen Wood

Take your game to the next level with our very own teaching pro. Stephen is highly regarded and offers great value for members (includes video analysis):

KGC Members:
30mins = $45; 60mins = $75
Non-KGC Members:
30mins = $65; 60mins = $100
KGC Juniors:
30mins = $25 (plus help with ball pick-up)

Stephen also offers onsite club regrips, reshafts & extensions.

Book via: 021 384424 or wood_golfpro@yahoo.co.nz

KGC Club Rules Rewrite

Yesterday, you should have received an email about our Club Rules rewrite, to ensure we comply with new incorporated societies legislation. These rules need to be adopted at our AGM on 06 December 2025. Please review and send any feedback to rules@karorigolf.co.nz no later than Friday 14 November. Feedback will then be assessed, and if supported, advised to members in time for proper consideration at the AGM.

Mark Peck
President

Regular Weekly Events

Mon & Wed - 5pm - Junior Interclub Golf Coaching. This group has practice range and/or putting area priority.

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

Wednesday Club - Draw 10:15am, Tee-off 10:30am.

Wednesday Twilight - Tee-off between 4:30 - 5:15pm

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).

Summer Junior Programme - Sunday's from noon.