OFFICERS FOR THE 2013
President                   Christine Sigley     573 6603

STAFF
Manager                          Barry Plank       575 6971 027 426 6265
Office Administrator          Wai Wyatt        576 4860
Course Superintendent      Jason Perkins   575 6465
Caretaker/Bar Manager      George Lowe   575 6537
Professional                      Brent Mackay   574 7252
Caterers                           Roydon Trask & Beverly Ashford 548 2058
Professional                      Brent McKay     027 484 0554 
                                       Andy Gurney     021 040 7116
Handicap Convenor           Barry Keast       572 4071

MEN
Captain                            Brian Hughes    543 4822

WOMEN
President                         Janice Craig       544 2560
Captain                            Carol Hobson     572 0067
Secretary                         Susie Hikairo     542 3844
Saturday Rep                   Sue Arnold        575 0592

9 HOLE
Captain                            Jenny Gough       575 7407

This interclub agreement is provided by the six host clubs as an added benefit of your membership and we encourage you to enjoy it.

2. Hole In One – Away Course
Same as above to apply except player to present a signed receipt up to the value of $250.00. A trophy to the value of $25.00 approximately to apply.

DRESS CODE
The following are guidelines as to what is acceptable and what will be deemed as unacceptable clothing when on the course or in the Clubhouse at Omanu Golf Club.
Women
No strap tops or singlet type top, bike, stretch, tight pants, track or trainer pants, midriff tops. Tops must have collar and or sleeves.
No logos to be larger than 10cm x 10cm
Men
No rugby type shorts or jerseys, beach shorts, track or trainer pants
No work boots on course or in clubhouse
No sleeveless shirts/tops or protective clothing e.g. Hi Viz Shirts
No logos to be larger than 10cm x 10cm
Shorts and trousers must be of a good dress standard
General
Dress jeans will be permitted (must be clean & tidy).
Boat shoes without socks will be permitted.
Rubber thongs (jandals) will not be permitted in the Clubhouse or on course.
Sandals will be permitted in Clubhouse NOT on course.
Shoes worn on the course will not be permitted in the Clubhouse.
At all times the attire worn on the course and in the Clubhouse must be of a clean and tidy standard and should not be offensive or cause offense.
Ill fitting, dirty, torn, faded, patched, untidy or revealing attire will not be permitted – NO EXCEPTIONS.
Members and visitors are asked to use common sense when playing on the course or using the course and facilities. If unsure please follow this simple guide: “if in doubt… don’t”.
You may be refused use of the course and course facilities if you do not comply with the guidelines above. Please do not put yourself in the position where this might cause
embarrassment not only to yourself, but also visitors and Club Members alike.

 
MEN’S TROPHY EVENTS
MENS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP – Strokeplay
Senior Cup                +3 – 9.0
Intermediate Cup      9.1 – 15.6
Junior Cup              15.7 – 23.2
Junior B Cup           23.3 – 36.4
All divisions played over 54 holes.

MENS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP – Match Play
Senior Cup              +3.5 – 9.0
Intermediate Cup      9.1 – 15.6
Junior Cup              15.7 – 23.2
Junior B Cup           23.3 – 36.4
Four divisions as shown. Finals according to grade and numbers.
Qualifying rounds (2)
 
Top Dog & Puppy Dog (Match Play)
Combined net score per pair per hole. Max. handicap allowable 24 - Select own partner.
Two qualifying rounds on combined aggregate net. First round losers play for Puppy Dog Trophy.

Bruce and Martin Trophy 4BBB Match Play  (24 max. handicap)
2 qualifying round on net. First 32 lowest handicaps drawn by lot with the 32 higher handicaps. (Match play off current handicaps. First round losers from Bruce Trophy to play for Martin Trophy).

Ellis Trophy 4BBB (Nett)
Handicap 0-15 with one 16-24 handicap. Handicap  from  Saturday  prior to event to determine partner.
Current handicap to apply on the day of competition. Select own partner (one from each h/cap division).

Hay Trophy Maximum handicap 36
Best stableford round on the day.

Petley Cup Senior 0-14 Junior 15-39
Best net in each grade over two rounds. Handicap on first round determines division.

Setter Trophy (Summer Cup)
Best 3 of 7 stableford rounds to be played Saturdays between closing day and opening day. Dates nominated by Mens Committee.

Moirs Twilight Cup - Best five rounds over twilight season.

Matches
All matches tied after 18 holes and continuing from the 19th shall be played from the original starting tee.
Ties shall be decided by the Match Committee by lot unless otherwise stated before the competition.
Matches have NO SPECIAL PRIVILEGES ON THE COURSE and so players are asked to show the same courtesy and etiquette as expected for any other game (Refer Rules of Golf, Sect. 1. Etiquette).

Requests to play matches before the advertised date will not be granted by the Match Committee. Under no circumstances will permission be given to play after the advertised date.
Permission will not be granted to play Ladies 2nd & 3rd round club championship matches early or any club championship final.

Players who are unable to fulfil their obligations in completing the competition rounds or the associated plate and consolation rounds are requested NOT to enter the qualifying rounds.

In the case of disputes the decision of the Match Committee will be final.

TO ENTER OR RECEIVE ANY PRIZE, MEMBERS MUST BE FINANCIAL AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE COMPETITION (THIS INCLUDES WEEKLY SCRAMBLES).

SUMMER SKINS (Men)
Held during the summer season for a specified number of days which are recorded in
the club programme.
A stableford competition at $1.00 per day to recognise the best two stableford rounds
for the summer competition.
The final
The date to be made by the Match Committee and to be held prior to daylight saving finishing and preferably on a Saturday afternoon or evening, featuring the top 10 scores and ties.
Because the whole 10 players will be playing 9 holes the field should be reduced to 10 players by an elimination of the lowest stableford scores by a putt out, chip out or whatsoever, as determined by the controller.
The field is then divided into two equal groups for ease of play each group then play for $ x per hole with the top group playing for $x extra on the final hole, and the bottom group playing for $x on the final hole.
Play off blue tees
Result is highest stableford each hole wins.  If not a clear winner jackpots to next hole.   
At the completion of 9 holes – if there is no clear winner established – the highest stableford players continue on an elimination nominated by the controller until a
winner is found. The type of elimination should be advised to contestants prior to commencement of play and will be set by the men’s match committee.
TOP 10 SHOOT OUT COMPETITION (Men)
Held during the main playing season for a specified number of days, which are recorded in the annual programme. A net competition at $1.00 per day to recognise the best three net rounds of the winter season with a minimum payment of $10 per player for the whole competition.
The shootout, the date of which should also be scheduled in the annual programme, to be held after daylight saving is introduced and held on a Saturday afternoon or evening prior to the end of October, featuring the top 10 net scores and ties.
If more than 10 players tee off, only nine players can continue from 2nd hole, therefore excess players must drop off at 1st hole.
An elimination of the highest scores by way of putt out, chip out or whatever, prior to the event to reduce the field to 10.

Play off - blue tees
The highest net score drops off at each hole and play continues to next hole. If there is a tie then an elimination takes place to determine the player who retires, on a similar basis as outlined above.
If there is a tie on 9th an elimination of some nature to take place until a winner is achieved. The type of elimination should be advised to contestants prior to commencement of play and will be set by the Men’s Match Committee.

MIXED CLUB EVENTS
Omanu Rosebowl  - Half  combined handicap. Best 2 stableford rounds. Select own partner. Tie decided by play off.

Marise Cup  - Fourball stableford. Best 2 rounds.

Hilda Ball Foursomes Trophy  - 36 hole net competition played over 2 Sunday. Select own partner – half combined handicap.

Lewis Trophy - Men vs Women. Aggregate

Hauraki Trophy  -Anzac Day. Closed to Omanu members only. Best stableford.

I’anson Trophy - By invitation (Played at Omokoroa)

Kaimai Tray  - Walton, Morrinsville, Omokoroa& Omanu

Tri Series  - Played by Omanu, Mt Maunganui & Tauranga.

WOMEN’S CLUB COMPETITION
Handicaps
Playing on the correct handicap is the players responsibility at all times. Unless otherwise stated in the competitions conditions of play.

Club Days
Official day Thursday, commencing at 8.30am. . Business Women, Saturday 8.30am to 9.00am.
If the official day is cancelled for any reason, the designated competition will be combined with the following Thursday’s or Saturday’s play.

Handicap Divisions
Silver    0 -18.4
Bronze 1   18.5 - 23.8
Bronze 2   23.9 - 28.4
Bronze 3   28.5 - 40.4
Stroke play
Programme subject to alteration without notification.

Stroke Play Championship
Stroke play over 3 rounds in 3 divisions. Handicap on first day determines division.
Silver    0 -18.4
Bronze 1   18.5 - 23.8
Bronze 2  23.9 - 40.4

Area Stableford      Best three out of five stableford rounds.
Ormond Trophy      Four best medal rounds out of six.
Tilson Trophy         Four best net L.G.U. scores.  Saturday players only.
Ringers                  Two Divisions, official club days only (Silver & Bronze).
Extra Day Ringers  Rounds played on other than club days.
Points                    Four Divisions from all Ladies Cup Competitions.
Maria Dillon Putting  Best 3 of 4 rounds for Silver & Bronze 1.
Putting Trophy      Best 3 of 4 rounds for Bronze 2 & 3.
Manager’s Cup      Best 5 rounds stableford over twilight season.
Summer Cup         Best 4 stableford rounds out of 8.
Hay Trophy           Saturday Ladies Summer Cup. Best 3 stableford rounds out of 7.
Nancy Mac Cormick Foursomes  36 holes .Choose own partner.
Medal Play             Buttons and Shield to local winners.

16 in each division to qualify. Trophies for best net in each division over qualifying round. All rounds of Match play plus finals to be played on dates as set down. Mark card N/A if not available for qualifying.

Diehards
Players to be 70 years and over as at 1st April 2013

Summer Stableford 
Aggregate of 4 best of 6 cards (rounds). To be played on specified days and times.

Winter Stableford
Aggregate of 3 best of 4 cards (rounds)

WOMEN’S VETERAN EVENTS

Diehards
Players to be 65 years and over as at 1st April 2012

Summer Stableford
Aggregate of 4 best of 6 cards (rounds). To be played on specified days and times.

PAR
Is playing to the stroke value of each hole, and according to the individual’s handicap (as in stableford) after taking into account your stroke allowance will give a net result against par, e.g.
Any net score over par is a loss (or -) Any net par score is square (or 0) Any net score under par is a win (or +)

STABLEFORD
The player takes the stroke at holes as in par competition using handicap and to score points on the net result at each hole. At the end of the round all points scored are added up and the player having the highest number of points is the winner. e.g. A player receiving a stroke on a par four hole who scores
four giving him a net three; for this he receives three points. A player at a par three hole scores a four but does not receive a stroke; for this he would receive one point.

FOURBALL
Two players only play as partners each taking strokes at holes as in a par competition. If one of the partners wins a hole and the other halves it only the win is counted. If one halves a hole with par and the other loses only the half is counted and so on. Plus, minus and half signs are added at the end of the round and recorded as in an ordinary par competition.

FOURBALL MATCHPLAY
Handicaps are applied by reducing the stroke handicaps of all players by the handicap of the low handicap player, who will then play off scratch. The other three players are then allowed their resulting handicaps.

These notes are only intended to assist in the general concept of how various competitions are played. They must be read in conjunction with the Rules of Golf and in particular the Match Committee must lay down the conditions under which a competition is to be played.

ETIQUETTE  - Courtesy on the Course
CELL PHONES
These can be annoying to players. Those taking cell phones onto the course should either turn them off or ensure that they are not used when others are preparing to play a stroke. Cell phones are not permitted on the course during the play of certain tournaments and matches. These events will be
published by the Match Committee at the time.

Safety: Prior to playing a stroke or making a practice swing, the player should ensure that no one is standing close by or in a position to be hit by the club, the ball or any stones, pebbles, twigs or the like which may be moved by the stroke or swing.

Consideration for Other Players: The Player who has the honour should be allowed to play before his opponent or fellow competitor tees his ball.
No one should move, talk or stand close to or directly behind the ball or the hole when a player is addressing the ball or making a stroke.
In the interest of all, players should play without delay. No player should play until the players in front are out of range.
Players searching for a ball should signal the players behind them to pass as soon as it becomes apparent that the ball will not easily be found. They should not search for five minutes before doing so. They should not continue play until the players following them have passed and are out of range.
When the play of a hole has been completed, players should immediately leave the putting green.

Priority on the Course
In the absence of special rules, two-ball matches should have precedence over and be entitled to pass any three-or-four-ball match.
A single player has no standing and should give way to a match of any kind.
Any match playing a whole round is entitled to pass a match playing a shorter round – Exceptions: Mid 9 Hole Club Day.
If a match fails to keep its place on the course and loses more than one clear hole on the players in front, it should invite the match following to pass.

PLAYERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED NINE HOLES HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY OVER GAMES ABOUT TO COMMENCE.

Permission to run raffles in our club rooms by outside organisations must be obtained from Social Committee Chairman.

GREENS STAFF: The Greens Staff are required to work on the course from Monday to Friday inclusive. Players must give way to them. No approach shot shall be played to a green unless the player is signalled through, or the flag replaced by the Green Keeper. This also applies to the practise fairway, and in addition, when the Greens Staff are mowing greens in the weekend.

Care of Bunkers: Before leaving a bunker, a player should carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by him. Rakes to be left inside bunkers.
Replace Divots, Repair Ball Marks and Damage by Spikes
Through the green, a player should ensure that any turf cut or displaced by him is replaced at once and pressed down and that any damage to the putting green made by a ball is carefully repaired. Damage to the putting green caused by golf shoe spikes should be repaired on completion of the hole.

Damage to Greens – Flagsticks, Bags, etc
Players should ensure that, when putting down bags or the flagstick, no damage is done to the putting green and that neither they nor their caddies damage the hole by standing close to it, in handling the flagstick or in removing the ball from the hole. The flagstick should be properly replaced in the hole
before the players leave the putting green. Players should not damage the puffing green by leaning on their putters, particularly when removing the ball from the hole.

Golf Carts  Local notices regulating the movement of golf carts should be strictly observed.

Damage through Practice Swings . In taking practice swings, players should avoid causing damage to the course, particularly the tees, by removing divots.

Reporting Damage
Please report to the Manager any damage or vandalism noticed on the course. This will ensure that it is repaired as soon as possible.

 
SOME OTHER POINTS OF CLARIFICATION

Protest
When it is intended to lodge a protest the player should, as well as complying with the Rules of Golf, notify the Match Committee that he intends to protest. Unless this is done immediately after completion of the game the protest may not be considered. In the absence of the Match Committee the card used for the game should be marked “protest”. In case of disputes the decision of the Match Committee will be final.

Starting Sheets
When applicable members should fill in the names only of those who intend to play at a specified time. The use of the words “or” and co”, does not make a complete entry. Players who are not on the tee at the time booked on the sheet forfeit their place on the field and may tee off only if a subsequent
starting time is vacant. Players should report to the start 15 minutes prior to their reserved start time.

Ladies Day
Thursday is recognised mid-week Ladies Day and they have priority over other players that morning.

Trundlers, Carts and Motor Bikes
Trundlers, Carts and Motor Bikes must not be taken on to or within two metres of tees or greens at any time. At no time are carts or motor bikes to be ridden or driven over any tee areas or between bunkers and greens.

Closing of Course
The course shall be closed due to weather conditions AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COURSE SUPERINTENDENT, who may also impose restrictions on the use of trundlers and carts.

Frost Conditions
The course may be closed at the DISCRETION OF THE COURSE SUPERINTENDENT and when this situation occurs SCHEDULED EVENTS (i.e. Ladies 9 Hole etc.) take precedence over members and casual golfers who were planning to play prior to the scheduled event, e.g. they can play ONLY AFTER the scheduled events.

Score Cards
Each section of the card should be correctly and legibly completed. Any alterations SHOULD BE INITIALLED BY THE CARD MARKER.  Cards must be filled in and returned  for every round, including stroke, social rounds or otherwise. This is whether 18 holes completed or not. Breach of these conditions may result in the reduction of handicap by discretional authority.

The handicap section of the scorecard should be completed to show differential for handicapping purposes on completion of the round. Playing on the correct handicap is the player’s responsibility at all times. Members attention is drawn to the correct method of keeping score. That is; the marker keeps the players card and enters the score after each hole. The practice of writing up cards after the round is contrary to the Rules of Golf.

In combined events return one card only, with both partners scores clearly identified. The first name on the card will be associated with the score on the left hand side of the card.

PRIZES & VOUCHERS
All prizes and vouchers must be CLAIMED within 1 month from the date of competition. All vouchers expire on the 1st  September in each year. To enter or receive any prizes, members must be financial at the commencement of the competition (this includes weekly scrambles).
VOUCHERS NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE THAT DATE  ARE INVALID – NO EXCEPTIONS.

READY GOLF

Tuesday   Veterans Day
No 1 & 10 tees 8.30am – 12.30pm.
No 1 & 10 tees 9.00am – 1.00pm (June & July only)
Business Twilight 5.30pm shotgun start (October to March)

Wednesday   9 Hole
No 1 & 10 Tee 8.30am – 10.00am.
No 1 & 10 Tee 9.00 – 10am (June & July only)
18 Hole Scramble No 1 & 10 Tee 11am – 1.00pm
No 1 & No 10 Tee 10.45am – 12.45pm (June & July only)
Thursday  - Women
No 1 & 10 Tees 8.30am – 12.30pm
No 1 Tee 9.00am – 1.00pm (June & July only)
Twilight 3.45pm – 5.45pm (October – March)
Friday
Generally open all day. One tee start only.
Open mixed Scramble up to 1.00pm.
Saturday – Women
No 1 & 10 Tee 8.30am – 9.00am (March to December)
Plus two noon tee times.
No 1 tee 7.00am – 1.00pm (mid Dec – mid Feb)
Saturday – Men
No 1 & 10 Tees 7.30am – 8.24am (March to December)
No 1 & 10 Tee 11.00am – 1.00pm (March to December)
No 1 tee 7.00am – 1.00pm (mid December – mid February)
Sunday
Mixed and Social occasions
No 1 Tees 10.00am (unless otherwise advised)

MOTORISED TRANSPORT ON THE COURSE
(does not include motorised golf trundlers and carts)

USE OF MOTORISED TRANSPORT IN COMPETITION PLAY
Motorised transport, whether hired of privately owned, may be used by any member in any club competition EXCEPT CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS AND THE QUALIFYING ROUNDS (if any) relating to such events. Applications to use motorised transport in these events will only be considered
by the Match Committee if a current medical certificate is produced.

OPEN EVENTS held at Omanu are run under conditions laid down by the Match Committee responsible for the event, and those seeking permission to use MOTORISED TRANSPORT in such an event must obtain permission from the relevant Match Committee.

Carts/Clubs stored at the Club are not insured by the Club for theft or vandalism, please ensure you have personal insurance to cover for either of these events.