Captain's Comment

Last Sunday the card printer was out of cards and the Monthly Medal Competition override caused competition chaos.  It took until early afternoon to determine the problem and fix it in time for the Futures Event to be played.  Once again, thank you to Clayton for sorting this out in my absence.

While there were problems the semi finals of the club champs were played and the finalists have been found.  In the Seniors last years' champion David Farmer will meet Gary Clarke, Steve Witkowski will meet Keith Atkinson for the Intermediate Trophy, Stuart Preston will play Alex Lim in th Junior A event, and, Thomas Milicich will play David Petersen for the Junior B crown.

There will also be contests for the Plates which will also provide some interesting golf.

Well done to all the finalists.

At the conclusion of the finals trophies for the Stroke Play and Match Play Championships will be presented and everyone is invited to be at the club to congratulate our 2024 Karori Golf Club Champions.  It would be great to see a good turnout in the clubhouse on Sunday afternoon.  Takes some time and come out to watch the matches as they progress if you can.

Club Champs

It's finals time.

Nothing more to say.

The finalists have been notified of their tee times and arrangements for the day.

A reminder too that the Stroke Play Champions for 2024 are: Senior - David Farmer, Intermediate - Neil Hoskin, Junior A - Stuart Preston, Junior B - Silas Campbell.

Trophies will be presented to these winners at the prize giving on Sunday too.

The draw is published below.

Other Competition News

"Gaskies All Comers" is for all golfers on a Sunday morning looking for a game with other members.  It is a great way to get to know others in the club and to enjoy their company.  Normally those who play the "Gaskies" will play the Sunday Club Day event which is free to enter. Be at the picnic table  below the balcony before 9am for the card draw ahead of a 9am tee time. 

Our "Futures" members played their once a term championship which was won by Toby Plant from Guy Ormby and Makaio Tupulota.

A former Karori member came back for the day and set a new course record, 75,  off the purple tees, well done Rory Gillon.

Great fun was had by all and golf was the winner on the day.

And a reminder that Denise will be announcing a Womens Club Championship Event to take place in October.  Watch this space. as well as that a full announcement on "She Loves Golf" will be made in Friday Flash this week.

Finally, the first week of Wednesday Twilight tees off this Wednesday evening from 4.30pm.  Fun 9 hole golf from the yellow tees, quirky rules, gourmet barbecue, generally heaps of fun.  Maybe you could make this a regular midweek activity.

Karori Junior Open

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City Of Wellington Classic

On 02 Nov 24 we will again host the City of Wellington Classic - our preeminent annual tournament. It is played in two Men's Divisions and a Women’s Division. It is open to all and entry fee is $40 for Karori Members. There are some great prizes to be won! All prospective and current interclub players should prioritise this event.

See details below.

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

Course Renovations

The course is looking great just a couple of weeks after the coring.  Tee blocks have been cored, sanded and seeded too.  Weeds are being progressively sprayed off around the course (look carefully in the rough - you will see evidence of broad-leaf dying off in places). Work is still be done on the greens to get them, and keep them disease free. They will also get some food to encourage growth and other grooming agents to promote a firm smooth putting surface.  Watch for the speed to pick up for the City of Wellington.

Holes 4 & 5 - Red Pegs/Blue Pegs - Penalty Area Re-Instated

After discussion with TK we have decided to make the rough areas defined by pegs on both holes 4 & 5 penalty areas.  It seems fair that a bad shot both ways should be penalised, particularly now that the rough height is more manageable.  This change will come in to effect as soon as red pegs can be replaced along the deep treeline on number 5.  Number 4 is already defined.

There has been a good response to our adopt a hole shout out.  So far holes 1,2,3,5,7,8,and 10 have been snapped up.  By adopting a hole you take care of the hole by filling in divots, cleaning up fallen debris (leaving in a pile under nearby trees) and repairing plug marks on the green.  Please let Clayton know if you can help.  Groups of two or three can make a big difference around the course and help our green-keepers. Thank you to those who have put their hands up.

Cart Use

For the foreseeable future, when cart use is allowed, they must stick to the fairways. If your ball is in the rough, please park on the fairway and walk to your ball. This will stop the wetter areas on the course from being damaged.

Committee Member – Nomination Forms

With the AGM looming on 07 Dec 24, nomination forms for committee members are now available from the noticeboard. These are located to the left of the stairwell coming down from the clubhouse.

There will be changes to the committee and members are asked to consider what they can contribute to the club as we look to raise revenue and increase member services.

The committee consists of President, Vice-President, Club Captain, Women’s Club Captain, Treasurer and six committee members.

It would be great to get a full committee table again!

Elections for Committee take place at the AGM to be held Saturday 8 December 2024

To enter events go to - https://www.karorigolf.co.nz/event-calendar