St Clair Golf Club Weekly Wrap

28th August 2025

Men's Club Captain Report

Dear Members,

Last week we played the first round of the Eureka Paterson & Corstophine cups. Congrats to those who make it to the second round. The rest of the field played a Single par and player of the day was Logan Clarke +5 (66 gross).
This week we play the second round of the Eureka Paterson & Corstophine cups and a Par for the rest of the field. A reminder when playing Matchplay - the lower marker gives the shots and if you are tied after 18 holes you then play sudden death off the first tee. Shots to be given where applicable.
 

Pennants: Presidents went down to Island Park on Sunday 4/2.

Regards
Paul Brouwer   paul.brouwer@nzwindowshades.co.nz  0274329562

Women's Club Captain Report

Hey everyone, 

Last week, the women played a 6 club competition and with stablefords ranging from 22 points to 38 points, some definitely fared better than others. 

Coming up in the next couple of weeks: 

- 26th/30th August - Stableford 
- 2nd/6th September - LGU and Putting and Sylvia's Tray (round 1)

Hannah West   021 162 2190 

Course Report

The course has started to dry out nicely, and with the warmer weather the grass is beginning to grow again. Our focus this week has been on mowing fairways and tees, as well as some important repair work.

7th Green
We are pleased to report that the repairs on the 7th green have now been completed, and we are very happy with the result. Please be patient as the new turf establishes — it takes around six months for it to fully bed in and blend with the rest of the green. In the meantime, we will be carrying out regular sanding and rolling to keep it smooth. (photos below)
For now, the green will remain protected with shade cloth. Walking on the turf is fine, but please do not play shots from this area. It will be marked as GUR until further notice.

13th & 18th Greens
This week we are beginning drainage work on the 13th and 18th greens to address the flooding issues that occur after heavy rain. These repairs will make a big difference heading into spring.

Cup Depths
We’ve had some feedback regarding the depth of the cups. The team has double-checked all our hole-cutting equipment and confirmed everything is set within the official rules of golf. While we cut over 2,000 cups a year, it’s possible that a small handful may not be 100% perfect. Added to that, cups can change slightly once walked on by players. Rest assured we are continuing to monitor this closely.

Volunteers
With spring just around the corner, we look forward to welcoming Alistair back to the team as a volunteer. If any other members are keen to lend a hand over the spring/summer months, we would love to hear from you — there’s always plenty to do around the course.

Storm Damage Update

We are pleased to share that our insurance claim for the recent storm damage has now been approved. As noted earlier, repair work on the clubhouse will begin shortly.

• In the meantime, contractors have been on the course this week repairing the 7th green, which I know will be welcome news to many of you. 
• The Board has also approved drainage improvements on the 18th and 13th greens—essential work we are taking the opportunity to complete while contractors are on site.
• In addition, the new driving range nets have been ordered; these are coming from Australia and will take approximately eight weeks to arrive before installation.
• With regard to the clubhouse, we had already sought quotes for replacing the upstairs window and completing some repair work, and we are now using these as the basis for the storm-related repairs. While the extent of the damage was slightly greater than initially expected, we had much of this process underway prior to the storm.

Thank you all for your patience and support—we look forward to having the clubrooms fully restored very soon.

Annette Godman
General Manager

News from Patrick at the Pro Shop

On Course

Friday 5th September - St Clair Machinery Tournament

Make sure you book a time and that you check in for your tee time in the pro shop. This helps pro shop staff maximise play on course and make it easier to monitor who is on course.

Pro Shop

St Clair Beanies - drop in store to get your official St Clair Beanie in two different colour schemes!

Expressions of Interest

Have you thought about contributing to the club in some way but are not sure what you can do?  We are looking for expressions of interest for several positions, one of which may be just the thing for you.

Volunteer Admin Help

We’re on the lookout for a volunteer to assist in the office on a casual basis, particularly with administration tasks and helping to organise upcoming tournaments — including sourcing and preparing prizes.

If you have a bit of spare time, enjoy working behind the scenes, and want to support the club in a practical way, we’d love to hear from you!

Please give us a call at the office on 03 487 7076 or contact Annette directly on 0275 465 565 for a chat.

Your help would be greatly appreciated!
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Course Convenor 

We’re currently on the lookout for a new Course Convenor to join the team at St Clair Golf Club. Sadly, we’ve had to say goodbye to Mark in this role due to circumstances beyond his control, and we thank him for the time and energy he contributed to the club.

The Course Convenor is a volunteer position that plays a key part in supporting our Course Superintendent and ensuring the continued excellence of our course. If you’re passionate about golf, enjoy being hands-on, and want to contribute to the ongoing development and presentation of the course, we’d love to hear from you. It’s a great opportunity to be involved behind the scenes and make a real impact at your club.

Attached is a job description outlining the key responsibilities and expectations.  If you are interested please send your Expression of Interest to manager@stclairgolf.co.nz

Volunteers for Bar/Café Support

We are currently seeking volunteers to assist in our bar and café areas. If you’re interested in lending a hand, full training will be provided and assistance will be arranged on a rostered basis. This is a great opportunity to get involved and support the club in a fun and social environment.

If you'd like to express your interest, please email manager@stclairgolf.co.nz with your availability.
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Course Marshall Volunteers

As we prepare for the upcoming season, we are once again seeking volunteers to assist with Course Marshalling duties. This role is a vital part of ensuring smooth play and maintaining the pace and enjoyment of the game for all members and guests. Coordination of Course Marshals will be managed through the Pro Shop.

If you are interested in being considered for this role, please email manager@stclairgolf.co.nz with your availability.

Annette Godman
General Manager

Cafe News

The 120th Annual General Meeting of St Clair Golf Club Inc
(24th September 2025 at 7.30pm)
 

Have you thought of standing for election to the Committee or Board?
Last date for nominations is Saturday 13th September. See details below.

Nominations are now open for positions on the Board of Management and various Committee roles, with several vacancies available.
As outlined in the Club Rules, the Board of Management comprises five members, each serving a three-year term on a rotational basis. This year, Paul Buckner is retiring by rotation and has offered himself for re-election. However, nominations are welcomed from any eligible member who wishes to stand for election to the Board.
Nominations for both the Board and Committee Officer roles must be submitted in writing, signed by two full members and the nominee. These must be received no later than 13th September 2025, which is at least 10 working days prior to the Annual General Meeting. Nomination forms are available in both the Men’s and Ladies’ restrooms.
Voting will take place at the Annual General Meeting. If nominations exceed the number of available positions for either the Board or Committee, a secret ballot will be conducted at the meeting, with scrutineers appointed to oversee the process.
Yours faithfully
Annette
Annette Godman, General Manager
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Otago Medical Research Foundation Tournament

Friday 12th September, contact Tracey Fleet, details below.

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