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St Clair Golf Club Weekly Wrap

13th November 2025

Have you organised your festive function yet?

Whether it’s for your workplace, social group, or family, we’ve got you covered!
We have one date left for you to book, sit back and let us take care of the rest!

The Christmas function on the 8th November was a huge success and the band was outstanding.

See below for details..

Men's Club Captain Report

Dear Members

Last week we played Womphrey Ambrose.

Congratulations to the winning team who won with a score of 54.

James Wright, Gary Iti, Geoff Womphrey (presenter of the trophy), Peter Lee and Allan Gill.

This week we play the Brian Townley memorial stableford and we also play the JW Smeaton shootout final for both men and woman. Get along and watch the action (carnage) unfold. Tee off 2.30pm. The shootout for 2026 starts again 25th November.

A reminder we now have no placing on the fairways.

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

Women's Club Captain Report

Last week we had an ambrose. Well done to the team of Megan Phillips, Susan Greig, Sandy Graham and Kim Fraser who won with a net 61.125.

On Sunday, 6 women made the journey over to Otago to defend the Arthur Barnett Cup. Matches were all played in good spirit but unfortunately we were unsuccessful, going down 4.5/1.5.

The cup has been in the St Clair trophy cabinet since 2018 and we look forward to returning it in 2026.

This week we're playing a stableford and good luck to the following 10 women who are playing in the shootout final on Saturday afternoon: Chris Chambers, Tina Deans, Jocelyn Livesey, Caroline Burgess, Sandra Hunt, Alicia Campbell, Alison Wassell, Pauline Ryan, Lee-Ann Henry and Hannah West. Thank you to Sandy Graham and Megan Phillips who will be running the shootout this year.

On Sunday, we are hosting the Champion of Champions. Good luck to the team of Susan Greig, Chris Chambers and Jocelyn Livesey who are representing St Clair.

Cheers
Hannah West

Course Convenor report

Damaged Trees – Unfortunately we lost many of our mature pines and macrocarpas in the big wind. As you progress around the course you will see the substantial damage that has occurred. An Arborist is in the progress of making these trees safe so that our staff can continue to clear them. This is extra work for our staff; it was not expected and again shows just how much the course is are exposed to the elements.

Course conditions – We have had plenty of rain (38mm) and with ideal growing temperatures both greens and fairways are in full spring growth. Usual mowing is being carried out. Greens have had Fertiliser applied and another sand top dress, they have plenty of grass. The putting green is slightly behind. It has to be said that it has very high usage all year round, but with further sand top dressings will show the improvement we are looking for. The damaged part of the 7th green is progressing well. The damaged area is still GUR. Fairways will be sprayed for weeds when weather permits. Chris and his team have started (again weather permitting) early Saturday morning mowing of the Greens. Holes will be changed on Friday after any booked function on the course has finished. This will continue until April when growth subsides.

My role as Golf Course Convenor - Under the club constitution the Golf Course Convenor plays a key role in overseeing the maintenance, presentation, and strategic development of the golf course. Working closely with the Course Superintendent, Club Management, and the Board/Committee, the Convenor ensures that the course is maintained to a high standard and aligns with the club’s long-term vision. The St Clair Course Standards document is the benchmark which is used to help bring consistency and continuity to the management of the golf course.

My position is voluntary and like many of the club members who also volunteer I’m doing it because I wanted to give something back to a game I love. The club relies on volunteers, please consider volunteering yourself.

Please remember to give way to our greens staff on the course.

Members can contact me with feedback on my dedicated club email address at convenor@stclairgolf.co.nz.
Play well,
Neil Turner

News from Patrick at the Pro Shop

On Course

A few things happening out on the course over the next week or so:

Thursday 13^th November - Midweek Draw 10.00 - She Loves Golf 5pm (casuals please give way)
Friday 14^th November - Master Painters 12.00 Shotgun (Course Closed 12.00-5.00
Saturday 15^th November - JW Smeaton Shootout 2.15 (Women Front/Men Back) no casual play before 4pm
Sunday 16^th November - Women's Champions of Champions 11.00 Multi-tee start - limited members times 7.00-8.00 then course closed to casual play until 4.00pm.
Monday 17^th and Tuesday 18^th November - Alsco Mercantile supported by Stewarts (course closed 5.15-7.15)
Wednesday 19^th November - R & R Wednesday 10.00 Draw
Thursday 20th November - Midweek Draw 10.00
Friday 21^st November - Stewarts - I am Hope 11.30 Shotgun (course closed 11.30-4.30)

Mizuno Fitting Day - Friday 21^st November
Book your fitting time with the Mizuno Club Fitter here at St Clair on Friday 21^st November. We have fittings available from 8.00-1.00 (See attached the Mizuno Flyer)

Please remember to check in to the pro shop on your arrival!

We just completed our ‘Tour of Canterbury’ and it was a great trip. We played Pleasant Point, Terrace Downs, Methven (Sam Ree’s home) and finished with 9 at Tokarahi on Wednesday 12th.

Pro Shop

New Arrivals

Golf Pride Grips - November promotion!

New arrivals of a wide range of golf pride grips.

Get 8 or more golf pride grips fitted here at St Clair Pro Shop and get a free putter grip of your choice.

This opening deal lasts all November (includes Jumbo Max).

Mizuno and Wilson ex Demo Clearance!

We have limited demo metals on sale.

Drop in store to take advantage today!

We invite all our wonderful volunteers and 90 Club members to a special lunch in appreciation of their contributions and support throughout the year.

We look forward to celebrating this occasion together.

Corporate Days & Functions

We’re heading into our busy season with Christmas just around the corner, and the Club is already buzzing with corporate days and festive functions.

We’re doing our best to ensure the upstairs Clubrooms remain available for members each Saturday. At this stage, the only unavailable date is Saturday 22nd November, which is booked for a Club-run Christmas function and serves as an important fundraiser for St Clair Golf Club.

We really appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we work to balance our events schedule and keep disruptions to a minimum during this busy period.

Annette Godman
General Manager