It's great to host Collegians Cricket again today - we have 20 Ambrose Teams out their giving it there all. Thanks to Simon Petre (Club Member and Collegians Cricket President) for bringing this event back. We could do with a few more corporate days! This weekend will be another busy one. On Saturday we have two Inter Club teams playing at home (Divs 2 & 12) and the tee booking sheet is full until around lunchtime. On Sunday we have our usual playing groups, the qualifying round for the Holland Cup, we're hosting 10 x Junior 18H Pennants Teams, and then the usual junior coaching programmes. So get in quick if you're wanting a tee time!

A big shout out to our 2 new members who joined us this week:

• Xian (Linda) Xu (9H Intro)
• Max Mitchell (Junior 19 - 25)

We trust you enjoy your golfing experience with us.

9 Hole Ladies

We played Inter Club on Monday in Martinborough on a very hot and fine day. We drew 2-2 against Manor Park. Congratulations to the team who also enjoyed lunch in the new clubhouse.

On Tuesday 9 ladies played our second Medley - this was won by Susan Wright with net 29. Second place was Trish Titcombe with net 32. We also had a catch-up putting competition which was won by Lindsey Pickering with 15 putts followed by Susan Wright on 17 putts. (Cheers Hilary)

Wednesday Club

There were insufficient players for a competition on Wednesday. About ten people turned up but only two played. The southerly was very gusty and there was a threat of rain which deterred most. As it happened there was only one brief shower and two players happily completed 18 holes. (Cheers Patrick)

Wednesday Twilight

Twenty five keen golfers braved the southerly wind and came out for their golf fix (and it was windy). Seven played to their handicap winning a golf ball each, and Russell Dickson received a $5 voucher for his score of 19 points. The winning group this week started with three who scored 20 points: Ossi Santos, Arthur Howard and Geoff Lee (winning $10 vouchers). Runners up were Will Lyall and Carey Clements on 21 points ($15) and the winner, with a great score of 23 points was Terry McAlister (winning $20).

The outright star performer this week was Will Lyall, who teed off on the fourth and watched his ball land on the green, roll into the hole, and.....lip out! What a way to get the 'nearest the pin' prize. Will also won a golf ball for the only 'two' this week!

Thanks to everyone who helps out at Twilight (especially Graeme Couper on the BBQ this week). Next Wednesday is 'Curry Night' at Twilight, so come along and spice up your golf next week! (Cheers Gail)

Beginner Women's Golf Lessons

Due to popular demand, we're hosting another series of beginner women's golf lessons. Details are:

• What: 4-week Introduction to Golf
• When: Every Wed, commencing 19 Mar @ 5:45 PM. Final session involves playing the course on the wknd of 12/13 Apr (date/time TBC)
• Where: Practice Fairway and Putting Green
• Cost: $80 (non-members), $60 (members)
• Coach: Maurice Munro

This fun, relaxed course covers:

• Proper grip and stance
• Putting, chipping, full swing
• A short game under the coach's supervision

Only 8 spots available! Secure a spot now by contacting Lauren via lauren@karorigolf.co.nz or 0272 490 315.

Junior Golf Coaching Programme

50 juniors will be back this Sunday. To allow the programme to run, the 1st Tee will be closed from 1:30pm until 5:00pm. The 10th Tee will be available to book from 4:00pm and the 1st Tee from 5:00pm. The practice facilities (fairway and putting green) will also be closed for programme use from 3 - 4pm. Please consider this when planning your Sunday golf.

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

Call for Volunteers: Sanding & Seeding Tee Blocks & Clearing Treelines 

We'll have another working bee this coming Tuesday (11th) to sand & seed tee blocks and clear several treelines. If you have the time please just turn-up. Details are:

• Date: Tue next week
• Timings: 9am at the Clubhouse
• Dress: Old clothes, sturdy footwear & gloves (if you have them)
• Bring: Sunscreen & water bottle
• Lunch: Provided by the Club

If you wish to be added to the list of volunteers and be updated with the latest information, please contact president@karorigolf.co.nz and he will include you. 

Drainage Work

Over the next couple fo weeks you'll see a digger in the course working to improve the drainage in areas that become unplayable during winter months. It may result in some inconvenience, so please bear with the green keeping staff and they work on improving course playability year-round.