21/01/2025
Hi members
I hope everyone had an enjoyable and safe Christmas and New Year and looking forward to a new season with the Tokoroa Golf Club.
I would like to thank the outgoing committee for their valued support and achievements that has put the golf club in a good position and welcomed environment.
A big welcome to the new committee for the next season, where they can echo and continue to maintain the progress from the previous committee. Our new committee are;
President – Hamilton Sheck
Vice Presidents - Sam Pahewa, Jason Ware, Tua Numanga
Committee – Talie Cowley (Secretary), Malcom Buckley, Rod Nicol, Duane Hawkins, Brian Sydney, Norm Brooker, Leigh Manu
Men’s Club Captain - Tony Herlihy
Lady’s Club Captain – Looking for a volunteer to be co-opted on by the committee
The committee would like to thank our club manager, Darrin Costar for his valued contribution in managing and policing our conditions, generating revenue and membership. We are currently seeking holes sponsors and hope to have these filled soon, currently 8 sponsors confirmed.
A special thankyou to our volunteers who donated their time to the club last year, special mention to John Welch, Rod Nicol, Tony Stanovich
We would also like to thank Neville Adams and his team for their kind contribution to our Club.
A few changes happening around the club; Due to the course conditions, 1 club length placing on own mown fairway, no nearer to the hole, 6” (150mm) placing through the green, no nearer to the hole.
The proposed shelter to the front of clubhouse has been deferred voted by members at AGM
Upgrade of our facilities internally and externally of the club house, an opportunity for trades people within our membership to quote on building, painting and other services that may be require, please contact me for further information.
In the process of club apparel, food and refreshment to be available in the shop
New cart hirage fees as of today,
1. All visitors $40.00 (9 & 18 holes)
2. All members $30.00 ( 9 & 18 holes
3. Discounted rate for members over 65 no longer apply
A reminder to members on the time payment scheme your weekly payment should be $14.00, Club manager will be following up on this.
Members with lockers, please check with Darin if you are up to date, as some lockers will be remove
Opening day 1st February, Russel Grace spoon (mixed pairs format) $10.00 pp assemble 9.am for 9.30 tee off, all welcome
February 6th February, Waitangi Day. League of Nations $25.00pp includes meal and 2’s. Maori, Samoans, Europeans, Cook Islands, and others, Team captains Malcom Buckley, Hamilton Sheck, Darin Costar, Trex Paiti, Team captain for others TBC
Twilight starts on Friday 7th February 3 person ambrose tee off times between 4pm and 5.30pm
Juniors to be confirmed
Check at shop for upcoming tournaments
Good golfing
Hamilton Sheck
President
