Open Day - Monday May 4
As of sending this out we have 42 players. 10 from our 196 membership.
Feedback has been
- that it’s annoying, it’s on a Monday, and you already have other commitments - agree - I have to take a day off work, however, if we put it on Tuesday, you’d all have to pay $30 to play and be with strangers from another club.
- it starts too early - agree - my kid doesn’t start school until 8.30 am, so I am paying for a babysitter to come in and then take him to school; however, Lake Road traffic is dire from 8 am onwards…
- it is Stableford - agree - why can’t it be the person with the longest drives wins, however, there might be some putting ladies put out about that.
- It might rain - agree - I hate the rain, and I always get cold, but I used it as an excuse to get a fun new umbrella and raincoat, and I have an excuse for my terrible round. However, you well know we will postpone or cancel it if the course is closed due to rain.
Do you see where I am heading here….no format, day or time will suit everyone.
There is still space for at least 14 more players if you or a friend would like to come along. Entries have been left open.
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Survey Results
Last week we covered why so many of you value 9-hole golf, the social side, flexibility, and welcoming atmosphere. This week, let’s look at some practical feedback from the survey.
Tuesday morning scrambles
One result that stood out - of the 51 responses, 34 members said they did not realise that Tuesday morning play includes entry into the competition/scramble.
That means around two-thirds of respondents were unclear on how Tuesday mornings currently operate.
That’s valuable feedback because it tells us the issue is not unwillingness, it’s communication.
If expectations aren’t clear, it can create confusion, make organising the field harder, and create avoidable frustration.
What happens from here - know that Tuesday, while it will feel social and is the club day on your calendar, it is competition day - so you are expected to enter the scrambles.
Strong support for more tee time options
Another clear message was around access and flow on busy mornings.
Over 80% of respondents supported opening additional tee time options, including use of the back 9 when appropriate.
That’s a strong majority and shows members see value in greater flexibility. What I need to see to be able to push for this is FULL tee sheets every Tuesday morning. Currently, we sit at around 85% utilisation, higher than any other day… but not 100%.
Winter tees feedback
We also asked about using the blue tees during winter.
Responses were more mixed than for some other questions, but overall there was a good level of support, particularly for helping with course conditions and keeping play moving during the wetter months.
Members recognised potential benefits such as:
• helping pace of play
• making winter golf more enjoyable
• protecting the course where needed
• creating a fairer and more practical setup in tougher conditions
18 holers are looking to do the same on a few of their winter days. It makes for a different course format and feeling too.
Let’s make it easy - Blue Tees - June and July. This will be reflected on your scorecards too.
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Committee News
- New signage is coming, and that is to include new metal Tee Block markers. These help keep the grass in a better state while looking more swish.
- Speed of play is a concern across the club. So keep moving, ladies. One practice swing and crack on. Don’t let me get in trouble at the next committee meeting because we’ve been dawdling!
- AGM dates and voting papers have all been sent to you now. Make sure you have your say. This is YOUR club and can only be run the way you like it if you have your say. Kate Sheppard didn’t fight for the women's right to vote for you to squander it!
Other events to give a go
May 14th at Huapai Golf Club
Grab 3 golfing friends to make a team or simply enter yourself, and we'll enter you in a team to play with a Harbour Representative in this fun Ambrose tournament.
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