Welcome Linda Hamilton to the hospitality and bar staff.
Linda will be running the club on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday afternoon with Dave covering the other days. If you haven't meet Linda, please make yourself known to her. Now that we are now operating 7 days a week, and as we near the busy holiday season, we would ask that if playing casual golf you always report to either Linda or David before commencing play - they have the best knowledge on what is happening on course and will ensure your start, and subsequent round, is untroubled.
The finals of the club champs were held on Saturday 12th, and for all the winners well done and to those who made the finals a great effort, well worth going and having a look as some matches being very close. Barrie Walker and Larry Moses going to the 20th hole.
A very successful Super Liquor Open with a full field and great weather with some good scores on the Sunday. Well done to Chris McGowen and John Inglis. John being a late entry for Jon Gammon.
You may have noticed some edging work being done around the 18th, 5th and 7th tee blocks. This is being done by Derek Roberts and he is about to tackle the 3rd men's tee block. Great job and thanks very much Derek.
The A.G.M. Is on Monday the 4th November starting at 7pm so this is your chance to come and have your say on any issues that might concern you.
As you are aware, we are hosting the 2024 Golf New Zealand Women's Senior Foursomes from Monday 18th to Thursday 21st November. Therefore, our course will be closed for regular comp and casual play during that period. Sunday 17th November will be their practice day, but the course will be open for casual (booking recommended) play. Now a good number of our members are working hard to make this a successful tournament, and you have probably already seen some subtle changes taking place. Our Greenkeepers are working really hard to have our course in top condition and we ask that you fix those pitch marks and repair those divots.
From Our Greenkeepers
Renovation of the tee for the practice range had been completed and it is now open again.
All the Greens have been renovated and are about a week away from being back to normal.
The Fairways have been weed sprayed, and it's great to see the little beggars showing the effect of this work.
Our Turf Nursery is progressing well and on track to be ready early in the New Year for tee block re-laying to be carried out.
Our work for the next three weeks is concentrating on tarting up our course for the NZ Womens Foursomes. So, anything you can do to help repairing all the usual, will be greatly appreciated.
From the Woodies
Thanks to all those who have ordered wood from us, it has helped to reduce the stockpile and increase the Clubs bank balance!
At the direction of Nick, we have realigned the out of bounds stakes on the right of Number 11 and removed the Penalty Areas from that hole. We have also checked all the stakes on the course, replacing and realigning as necessary.
Of course, we guess that none of this is relevant if you hit the ball straight!
From now until the Ladies Foursomes we will be concentrating on course preparation, removing debris, lifting branches on the odd tree, trimming the Willows and doing a general tidy up.
The course is going to look fantastic!
From the Match Committee
The 'Opens season' is well underway, with both the Super liquor and McCarthy Goodman having larger fields than in previous years. We have the New World Open coming up on Nov 16th and the Whitwells Open on Dec 7th. Sign up sheets are in the clubhouse for both, or you can register online if you would prefer, but either way, get in quick so you don't miss out.
And on that note, if you do put your name down or register to play in any of our competitions and then cant make it, or even if you are running late, please, please, please call the match committee, or a mate to let us know as soon as possible so we can amend the draw in a timely manner. You can find Donna's phone number on the website or on one of the Open posters....or put it in your phone now - 021542423.
One last request from the match committee, please don't arrive at the very last minute and hope to get in the field. The draw is usually done by 11.45 and players are heading to their tees around then. It isn't always straight forward slotting someone in that late and can impact other groups of players. Again, if you know you are coming and are running late, call someone to let the committee know, we will happily print your scorecard and put you at the back of the field to give you more time.
From the House Committee
This week we have had the carpet cleaned in the Club house, first time in six years, and it looks fantastic. Watch those red wines and FULL glasses of beer please.
There was a lot of work removing all the furniture and then putting it back, so a BIG thank you to all that helped, really appreciate it.
We are currently investigating fixes for the front door of the Matchroom as the metal runner in which the door sits is failing and proving to be a health and safety issue. A number of you have brought this to our attention, which is good, usually after you have tripped through the door. We do need to hear about these sorts of concerns so that we can get them remedied.
We now have a full stock of new golf shirts and very colourful array of caps. So, if you want to treat yourself, or get in early and start your Christmas shopping?
From our 18 Hole Ladies
Nilsen Trophy Foursomes played over 2 Tuesdays was won by Jocelyn Thomson & Dael Ray.
The Acheson Cup has been retained by Motueka for another year.
The weather turned on a perfect day for our Championships finalists, many congratulations to all who played in the final.
We are now counting down to the Senior Womens Par NZ in November, all on track at this stage.
From our 9 Hole Ladies
The 9 Hole District Best of the Best was held at Motueka on a perfect spring day this week. The course is in superb condition giving the champions of each club a day they will remember Thank you Nick, Steve and Jack.
It is great to see the support 9 holers are getting in the district, there were more caddies and spectators than players.
Best Gross winner Division 1 was Gaye Milnes Motueka
Best Gross winner Division 2 was Pauline Sutherland Motueka
The Team winner was Motueka
New & Returned Members
We welcome the following returned and new members to our Club.
Chris Baker, Kate Baker, Neil Baker, Jeff Blance, Pim Borren, Wendy Brownie, Dylan Coady, Melkior David, Cathy Elliott, Doug Elliott, Lochie Fitzpatrick, Liam Greaney, Braxton Hamilton, Linda Hamilton, Martin Langelaan, Richard Le Comte, Jacob Limmer, Ryan Mclean, Kahu McPherson, Bevan Pierce, Riley Simkin, Brendan Thian.
Good Golfing.
President.
Pete Cederman.
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