Newsletter – 1 February 2026

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Thank You

To our 9 Hole group for the great job in painting all of the “out of bounds” posts along the road sides of the course.

To Harry, George, Steve & John who have taken on additional mowing duties while one green’s staff member is on sick leave.

7 & 8 February

Due to Rangiora hosting the Club’s NZ South Island Teams Event, the course will be closed until 3.00pm.

Saturday, 7th – Amberley Golf Club have invited any members wishing to join them for their Opening Day (Teams Stableford) – cost is $25 (includes green fees & match of the day) tee off at 12 noon, reporting no later than 11.30am.

If you wish to join in their Opening Day, please enter via the entry sheet in the main foyer by 4 February 2026.

18th Hole

As from 2 March the “Temporary Fencing” along the southern boundary of the 18th hole will become “Out of Bounds“.
If you think you may have gone “out of bounds”, please play a provisional ball.

The “out of bounds” pegs between the corner and the clubhouse has also been re-aligned away from the carpark.

Should you ball finish against the temporary fencing and your stance or swing is impeded, please take relief under rule 16.1b Temporary Immovable Obstruction – one club length free drop at nearest point of relief, not nearer the hole.

The “Out of Bounds” posts from the corner to the clubhouse has also been realigned.

Club Policy – Practicing on the Course
  1. Practice rounds – members are asked to limit the number of balls to 2.
  2. Woods & Long Irons – two areas are designated on course for this purpose (no 5 & no 16) & avoiding the use of the “tee blocks”.
  3. Pitching into greens with numerous balls – is not permitted.

Of concern is that particularly on Friday afternoons, following the preparation of new holes for the Saturday competition, that a person or persons is regularly ignoring the Club’s Policy – no 3 above.
Not only is this action frustrating for our staff but also to fellow members.  Anyone observed continuing to disregard this policy may have their playing rights suspended.