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CLUB
OUR
MATTERS
W E E K LY N E W S L E T T E R
23 SEPTEMBER • 2021
OMAHA BEACH GOLF CLUB & COMMUNITY CENTRE
We wouldn’t be here without The financial contributions the generosity of individuals, from our family of sponsors businesses and organisations and donors is undisputedly who support our work, through important for our financial sponsorship, donations or base, and enables us to add in-kind contributions. Such value to the club that would support is vitally important not otherwise be attainable. and greatly appreciated. MAJOR SPONSORS
SUPPORTING SPONSORS Barfoot & Thompson, Mark & Deb Finnigan Morris and James Potteryworks Beaurepaires Warkworth Neil Taylor Cabinetmaker Cladding Specialists/Dynex North Harbour Vehicles Coccolare By Susan Stewart Northland Waste Composite Joinery Ltd Omaha Hills Estate Dysart Construction Omaha Electrical Services DEC Construction Pacific Hygiene Durabuild Construction Premium Real Estate, Matakana Edmonds & Mason Panelbeaters Ray White Real Estate Elite Windows Rodney Surgical Easyflow Irrigation Rodney Marine Gardens By Glover Rainbow and Brown Hancocks Wines & Spirits Steve Haycock Construction Jason Wech Plumbers & Drainlayers Takana Nurseries Jeremy Brabant, Lawyer Tim Nickel Construction Leuschke Architects TPF Corporation LINK Warehine Readymix Matakana 4 Square Warkworth Automotive Matakana Liquor Centre Warkworth Removals Matakana ITM Warkworth ITM Matakana Motors/Gull Warkworth Whiteware MACE Wood by Design VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS To the extraordinary team of volunteers and supporters who generously give their time and resources in support of our club’s purpose, we thank you all. Your goodwill, skills, expertise and kindness are an indelible part of our organisation’s culture.
A WO R D F R O M YO U R
PRESIDENT
G
reetings to golfers, sponsors,
staff and members,
It is great to finally have
the course open for our members.
I know it’s not perfect but I am sure you
will all enjoy getting back to being out
walking the fairways and putting again.
17TH HOLE PROJECT
Unfortunately the 17th hole renovation
has been delayed with Covid as our
contractors can not operate until Level 2.
CONSTRUCTION
We are looking forward to finally get rid of FRONT LINE STAFF
the scaffolding and finishing the roofing This week I was reminded of what
projaect in the next couple of weeks. our front line doctors and nurses
have to put up with on a daily basis.
Some great news is, we are hoping
to finally start on the toilet/bathroom I had to spend a few hours in A & E (don’t
upgrades now we have council approval. worry I am all good) where I witnessed
nurses and doctors having things thrown
COMMITTEE MEETING at them and being verbally abused.
Tomorrow we have our
committee meeting as normal. It upset me to think that they were
only trying to help but were being
Should you have any questions spoken to and treated so badly
please feel free to contact me. without any respect. Please remember
to thank all our front line staff.
REGULATION REMINDER Let’s be kind and work together,
Just a reminder we have always as no-one is above the rules,
been strict with adopting the Covid no matter who you are.
Policies and procedures at our club to
protect you and the clubs well being. The staff, Golf HQ, and Kim have
to adhere to the rules and manage
I am aware you all have different them at all times, so if you are
interpretations of what a bubble approached regarding a breach
is, or its fine just walking on the remember they are doing their jobs.
course to play without a booking etc.
Thanks again for supporting
I can not offer any other words the club, it is appreciated.
but to let you know we will come
down hard on any breaches. I am sure you will be watching
the Ryder Cup over the weekend,
This behaviour puts the club at risk stay safe and i hope to see you
as we do get breach complaints laid out on the course one day soon.
from the community and if taken
Kevin
further these could see us having to
close the course until Level 2 or 1.
Kevin Weston
Everyone has been in lockdown, President (021 544 139)
including our staff and contractors
so when they returned to work to
find not so kind, demanding emails
and calls, and obvious rules being
breached, it was disappointing.
F R O M YO U R
GM’ S DESK
Good Afternoon Everyone, OMAHA SCRAMBLE
We’re remaining optimistic that we’ll
What a difference the drop in restrictions be at Alert Level 2 by December,
seems to have made in just two days. It which will allow us to hold the
was great to see many of you getting on to tournament safety. The new dates for
the course for a round yesterday, despite the Scramble are 4 & 5 December.
the windy conditions and threat of rain.
ROOF UPGRADE
You may notice that work has also
recommenced on the roofing.
The weather-protection wrapping
has been removed and the
scaffolding is expected to be
dismantled from next week.
Internal work will be undertaken while
the clubhouse remains closed at Level 3.
ALERT LEVEL 3
Christine took this photo yesterday
Admin staff continue to work from
morning while the work was underway
home as much as possible, and green
keeping staff are conducting their
work within the current restrictions.
One of the Golf HQ team will be on site
from 7.30am daily. However, they are
not always in a position to answer the
phone, so if you have any queries or
concerns, the best way to contact them
is via email. golfhq@omahagolf.co.nz
This is being monitored and responded
to regularly throughout the day.
ONWARDS AND UPWARDS THANK YOU
Already, there is a lot of talk on social A large number of members have
media about the things people are contacted either GolfHQ or me prior
doing now that L4 lockdown has ended, to booking/playing a round, with
and what we’re looking forward to as we questions related to the Covid public
work our way down the restriction levels. health rules and safety protocsls.
The reality, that surely escapes no one, It’s really pleasing to see that folk are
is that New Zealand and the rest of the willing to seek clarification if they’re not
world has a long, tough journey ahead. sure. Thank you. We really do appreciate
your efforts to do the right thing.
There’s a sign that is on the path
up to the summit of Mt Eden, Kia Stay safe and well,
Haumaru Te Haere – Share with Care.
Sue
It is, of course, advice to walkers
and cyclists sharing the same path.
Maybe, in a wider context though, it
sums up how Kiwis have chosen to
fight the greatest battle of our time.
NEWS
H
ello All Members, RESTRICTIONS AND RULES
We hope everyone is enjoying being
We are BACK! Very excited to back out on the golf course. If we
be in level 3. can please remind everyone to stick
to theri bubbles and keep to the
Even though its still not ideal and we would rules set out by the government.
definitely prefer to be at level 2 or 1, at least
we can get back into the main store and Remember we (Golf HQ) didn’t set
send out all of our click and collect orders. these rules so please be kind to Fritz,
Luke & Reinhardt. They are there to
help keep everything running smoothly.
ONLINE SALES
We ran a “FLASH SALE” a couple
of days ago which was supported
amazingly well. A little heads up……
There are still a few discounts available,
but you do need to get in quick!
www.golfhq.co.nz
Are you following Golf HQ
on Facebook and Instagram?
We put up the latest product
to arrive in-store and keep you
up to date with whats going on.
Along with sending orders out, we are
now starting to see the arrival of some new
stock! This means when we open up the
From all the Team at Golf HQ
Pro Shop at OBGC at level 2 you should
all have a good look around and see Blake, Hamish, Luke, Emma, Fritz,
the new summer range that has arrived. Tracey, Linda & ReinhardtF R O M T H E WO R L D O F
GOLF
Golf Resorts Gain Approval
Extract From Otago Daily Times article by Philip Chandler.
Two major Arrowtown golf The clubhouse, designed by Auckland
resorts have been approved by architect Andrew Patterson, who
an Environment Court judge. also designed The Hills’ clubhouse,
resembles a low farm wall.
Jeweller Sir Michael Hill’s golf course, The
Hills — has been re-zoned to allow up to 66
residential and 84 visitor accommodation
units in carefully selected areas. This
comes after initial opposition from the
Queenstown Lakes District Council.
The other is the proposed Hogans
Gully golf resort, which the Council also
originally refused. Judge John Hassan has
now allowed local tourism magnate Sir
John Davies’ family to develop the resort.
As part of gaining the consent, the
developer has agreed, in consultation
Image: Artist impression of proposed clubhouse
with the Queenstown Trails Trust, to put a
walking/cycling trail around the resort. The
“The fundamental, underlying principle
court order also noted buildings would
was the protection of the rural values”
be put in the upper terraces of the site,
said Paddy Baxter, owner of Baxter Design
which were not visible from State Highway
Group who master-planned the resort.
6, Hogans Gully Rd or McDonnell Rd.
Sir John’s son Mike, who is spearheading
Hogans Gully Resort will include an 18- the Hogans Gully project, said “it’s
hole championship golf course designed been a five-year exercise, and we’re
by former professional Greg Turner, of pretty excited where we’ve ended up”.
Arrowtown and other amenities. There
is provision for 60 residential units He said he would know when work
and 16 visitor accommodation units. would start by early next year.NOW OPEN FOR CLICK & COLLECT!
Please text Kim on 027 971 4902, with:
- Your name
- Your order
- The time you want to collect
Payment is via bank transfer or PayWave.
Online payment details are:
Bank Account: 06-0483-0879784-00
Ref: Your name and date
Orders can be collected at the back door of
the kitchen, (via the carpark area).
CAFE FOOD: 7am - 2pm Daily TAKEAWAY MEALS: 4pm - 7pm Daily
MENU MENU
Coffees: Small $4.50 Toasties $6.50
Large $5.00 Fries $6.50
Sweet Muffin $4.50 Burger with Fries
Cheese Scone $4.50 Beef Burger OR Chicken Burger $18.00
Sausage Roll $3.00 Loaded Wedges $16.50
Mince Pie $6.00 Nachos $16.00
Homemade Gourment Pies Fish and Chips $15.00
Beef & Oyster OR Bacon & Egg $8.00
Sweet Slices $4.50
Cake (Slice) $6.00GOLFING
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if you do take it seriously, it breaks your heart.”
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