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“I just
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ROTO R UA G O LF CLUB N E WS L E T TE R
20 2020
VOL 3: ISSUE 8 : OCTOBER 2020
President’s Report 1
Greetings to all of our members,
and to the many visitors to the club
who may pick up a copy of this
Ali Painter
newsletter from the lounge.
Congratulations to our ‘Vets’ for their
most successful recent tournament.
This event at RGC has been running
for 90+ years and is a firm favourite on At the beginning of the year, in
many Golfer’s calendars. response to existing circumstances,
As I write, the Interprovincial Girls the Board made the commitment
Tournament is happening out on the to move RGC in a fresh direction. It
course, an event that has been running is work-in-progress but already the
for 10 years and again, brings many gains are there for all to see and the
visitors to the course. comments, acknowledgements and
Alongside these ‘regular’ fixtures, feedback pleasing to receive.
there are an ever-increasing number I refer you to the Strategic Plan,
of ‘groups’ booking to both play and/ (below) and also to be found under
or socialise at Arikikapakapa, home of “Our club” on RGC’s website. When
Rotorua Golf. reading this you will see that a number
We acknowledge the work of our of the key objectives are well on the
Directors of Golf, Matt and Karina way to being met. It goes without
who have become adept at juggling saying that the ‘Core Values’ underpin
bookings so that all who wish to play, all that we do at RGC.
may do so. Happy Golfing. -Ali
Strategic Plan
OUR VISION
For Arikikapakapa to be recognised as the premier course in the Bay Of Plenty,
by providing a unique geothermal golf experience.
OUR MISSION
To develop and maintain Arikikapakapa to the highest possible standard
as a truly unique golfing experience, thereby attracting a strong
membership base and visitors from both New Zealand and overseas.
Chairman’s Report 2
Tena koutou katoa
Our club president has passed on to
you positive feedback from visitors
Leith Comer
who have enjoyed Arikikapakapa. I
also have received a number of similar
compliments about our golfing facilities.
Mike Flattery, a former army col-
league of mine, a seasoned golfer and a new deck, commented very favourably
former Chairman of the Mount Manganui about the ambience and setting for
Golf Club had the following to say: their function.
We haven’t finished yet. The Board
“The organisation and presentation approved turning the greenkeeper’s
of the course was excellent. The house into an Air BnB facility and
upgrading around the clubhouse we have received funding from a
was very noticeable; plus the staff philanthropic organisation to carry out
and tournament committee were the renovations.
very efficient and fun to be around. Our next priority is to seek a sizeable
They created a great ambience. grant from the New Zealand Lotteries
Please pass on our thanks to them Board to start the development of
if the chance arises. Best wishes three new holes in the Southwest
and good luck with the future corner of the Arikikapakapa Reserve
development programs. ” that will accentuate and incorporate
the thermal lakes in that area. The
Rosalie Thirstan, who I served with removal of the trees opposite Te Puea
on the Masterton Golf Club board, is the first step of drawing people’s
and who is now the manager of the attention to the natural beauty of this
Wellington Junior Women’s golf team, part of the reserve.
commented on the changes to our club
The article in a recent Daily Post drew
and facilities, the team’s enjoyment
praise about the changes we are
from coming to Rotorua and playing at
making from the Chief Executive of
Arikikapakapa and the friendliness and
the Rotorua Economic Development
helpfulness of all of the Rotorua Golf
Agency and David Tapsell, a trustee of
Club’s staff members. She thought the
Pukerua Owhata.
club was outstanding.
Thank you to all members who are
Finally, as I was leaving after our
contributing to our efforts and it is
Wednesday golf, two people from an
great to see Kath working back at
external group who were meeting at
the Club.
our club and enjoying a BBQ on our Ngā manaakitanga, nā
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MEN’S Report 4
How the year is flying along. Its
October already and summer is
just around the corner!
Graeme McKay
September has been busy with the
Geyser Classic with Rotorua winning
the Leyland Cup for the first time in a
while, the Leslie Cup and the 3-day
Rotorua Vets Tournament all being
conducted successfully. The next big event will be the
The car park looked like “motorhome Rotorua Open starting 16 October.
city” during the three days of the More entries required to make this a
Vets tournament and I am sure very successful event. More details
those staying and playing enjoyed available from Matt Schofield our
themselves and the facilities at the professional.
Golf Club. Following the Rotorua Open over
Coming up we have the Men’s Club Labour Weekend we have the Mixed
Champs starting with a qualifying Tournament at our Club. Entries for
round on Saturday 3 October. Best of this are also open with further details
luck to all members entered. from Matt. Happy Golfing!
KEEP CALM . . . and PLAY GOLF!
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19th
Bert’s New Golf Shoes
Bert is 85 years old and always wanted a pair of soft spike golf shoes
like Fred Couples wore on his tour. So, seeing a pair on sale after his
round, he bought them. He was so delighted with his purchase, he
decided to wear them home to show the Mrs.
Walking proudly into the house, he sauntered into the kitchen and said
to his wife, “Notice anything different about me?”
Margaret at age 83, looked him over and replied, “Nope.”
Frustrated, Bert stormed off into the bathroom, undressed and walked
back into the kitchen completely naked except for the new golf shoes.
Again he asked Margaret, a little louder this time, “Notice anything
different NOW?” Margaret looked up and said in her best deadpan
response, “Bert, what’s different? It’s hanging down today, it was
hanging down yesterday, and it’ll be hanging down again tomorrow.”
Furious, Bert yells out, “AND DO YOU KNOW WHY IT’S HANGING
DOWN, MARGARET?”
“Nope. Not a clue”, she replied.
“IT’S HANGING DOWN,
BECAUSE IT’S LOOKING AT
MY NEW GOLF SHOES!”
Without missing a beat old
Margaret replies,
“You shoulda
bought a
new hat!”
9-Hole Ladies’ Report 9
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Thanks to everyone who made our 9
hole mixed tournament a success on
Friday 25 September.
Sue Mahar
Our entry numbers were severely
affected by the Vets 9 hole tournament
at Ohope on the same day but those
who played with us thoroughly enjoyed
it.
Roll on summer when we can start
Congratulations to Phyllis Nicholas playing some early evening golf.
who played an amazing game to get
26 stablefords and win overall. She
also won the Lois Mahar trophy for the Thanks to our
top Rotorua Golf Club player. sponsors
This trophy was donated by me Pak ’n’ Save and
to honour my mother-in-law who Tremains Real Estate.
introduced me to golf but sadly
passed away before I got to play
alongside her.
Jan Moran (18), Te Puke, was runner
up, and Ros Foster (17), Rotorua,
third.
The men’s division was won by Alan
Robinson (19) on count back with
David Brackenfield (19) coming
runner up. Both these players are from
Springfield.
Special thanks to Pak n Save Rotorua,
Tremains Rotorua, and Matt Schofield
Golf for sponsoring the prizes.
Mildred Grogan Competition was
won by Phyllis with Keiko Chiba
Walker runner up. Carol Jeffs won the
Match play final against Sue Mahar.
Club Champ Stroke play is now under
way.
Barmy Army by Dave Crossley
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When I joined the Barmy Army 20 For the last month it seems all Kenny
years ago little did I know there and I have done after golf is move the
couldn’t be a more apt name for the stuff with the help of Kerry. We know
new crew. we could have got help but when
Hi from the new army, otherwise known you’re throwing wood around to load
as Gandolf and the Hobbit. I call him the truck it can be a bit hazardous with
the Hobbit, only because of his hairy too many people. If we hadn’t moved it
feet nothing to do with his size. daily it would most definitely have been
stolen. One I approached had an axe
in his hands and was bigger than me;
discretion was the better part of valour.
The funny one was a guy who said
he’d lived in Otonga for 40 years so
he had a right. He quickly left. Kenny
approached a few guys like only he
can. They left after some words.
Brian obviously knew something we
didn’t when he moved. Our first project Obviously once it’s been moved it
was of course the trees being cut down needs to be split and that’s where
along the Hemo gorge. As the little kid
said in the Mitre 10 Ad. “She’s a pretty
big job”. When they first started coming
down it was daunting to see the
amount of timber which needed cutting
and moving. Thanks to a great team of
helpers in the first week we managed
to start.
However, Health & Safety rules meant
we could no longer use chainsaws on
site. Thanks to the Rotorua network,
Toi Ohomai came to the rescue and
agreed to cut the logs to a manageable
size for moving.
A Big Thanks to their forestry crew who
continue to help. Equally a massive
thanks to all those who helped in the
initial working bee. Too many names to
mention but thanks to all of you.
-continued
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Kierin Irvine and his gang start - big at certain times to help load utes
shout to those guys. or trailers maybe even deliver. For
delivery with a trailer you need backing
Currently we only have access to one skills which neither Kenny nor I have
splitter so it puts the pressure on them; it seems. After 30 minutes of making
we are however awaiting a grant to a mess of reversing up a customer’s
purchase our own. When you realize driveway she came out and offered us
the number of trees to come down a wheelbarrow to walk the wood up
around the course it will be a great the hill. That was motivating enough to
investment. give it one last try! Success!
Next phase is selling it and we will But we are looking for someone
be setting up a roster to be around from now on to deliver if necessary.
AUGUST ACES
Both players had their “aces” on the 6th hole, Ian Hayes on the left and
Jamie Teroi on the right. First hole in one for both after playing golf for a long time.
caci clinic
fine sponsors!
Ladies’ Report 9
Hole in One
Congratulations to Christine Kamp-
fraath who played the ultimate
Karen Chard
shot on the 9th Hole on Tuesday 22
September. I understand Christine
had one of her best rounds ever.
Dorothy Garland
Rotorua hosted this BOP women’s (more information about this day
event which has been an annual fixture coming soon).
for the past 30 years. It comprises Saturday Ladies Closing Day
up of four zones (Thames Valley, Saturday 14 November
Central, Eastern & Southern). The
Ladies Closing Day with AGM &
Southern Zone which included Roto-
Prizegiving
rua’s Denise McGregor and Wendy
Tuesday 17 November
Fraser were this year’s winner of the
camelia bush which has been planted NZ Womens Senior Foursomes
along the path to the 1st tee. 23-26 November
Club Champs Mixed Club Xmas Hamper
Sunday 29 November
The 1st round of match play begins
on Saturday 3 October and has 10 Rotorua Ladies Open Xmas
ladies playing in the silver division and Tournament
12 in Bronze. Top qualifiers - Silver Tuesday 1 December
Division Heather Keefe and - Bronze Caci Shootout
1 Susan Taylor. 16 ladies qualified this year
LOOKING FORWARD Sunday 6 December
Labour Weekend Pairs Tournament – Landmark Luncheon
24 and 25 October. Three divisions – Friday 11 December.
mens, ladies & mixed. R1 Saturday
4BBB, R2 Sunday Foursomes, R3
Sunday Combined Stableford – get
your entries in at the pro shop and
plan your long weekend now.
Men/Ladies Combined Ambrose
with Shotgun start 9.30am
Saturday 31 OctoberFUTURES GEYSERLAND 10
contributed by Matt and Karina
What is Futures Geyserland? These coaching sessions range from
Futures Geyserland is a Junior fun learning games to our top juniors
Cyber Golf Club for all under 19 getting more structured sessions
Golfers to join in the Rotorua Area. and additional supervised practice
sessions with Matt.
This membership entitles them
to play golf at THREE golf clubs: Futures Geyserland has a
Arikikapakapa, Lakeview and Spring- membership of 87 junior golfers, 73
field. boys and 14 girls.
During each term, Matt Schofield The goal of Futures Geyserland is to
Golf at Rotorua Golf Club and Josh have a fun programme that is helping
at Lakeview hold organised coaching any junior achieve the best they can,
sessions. while still enjoying themselves, in their
golf career.
Here at Arikiapakapa, Matt has just
started a girls-only group which
currently has five members girls
registered and three mixed groups.
Matt’s junior coaching gets spread
over four after-school sessions.
We have a total of 30 Futures
Members receiving coaching in the
group sessions during term time, run
and organised by Matt Schofield Golf
Ltd.F U T U R E S
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