February 2026
A Word About Course Operations As They Affect Play
Our Course Superintendent follows a structured maintenance programme based on standard greenkeeping practices. For example, sanding of greens is a routine and necessary part of maintaining smooth, healthy putting surfaces.
We understand that playing on recently sanded greens can be frustrating, particularly during a competition round. However, decisions such as this are based on professional expertise and what is best for the overall condition and sustainability of the course.
It is important to note that our Course Superintendent operates with the full support of the Management Committee. It is not appropriate for members to directly challenge him or his team during the course of their duties. Any concerns should be directed to the General Manager or your Club Captain so they can be addressed through the proper channels.
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The course was the topic of several discussion papers at our Management Committee meeting on Thursday.
Ben volunteered his services to the greens staff at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club last weekend during the NZPGA tournament. Some of you may have watched the coverage of this year’s event on Sky. The members of Hastings Golf Club are indeed extremely fortunate to be able to take advantage of our full reciprocal rights with this amazing course.
Like me, many of you will be pleased that the committee has endorsed Ben’s proposal to redesign the 16th green complex/bunkering. There is still some work to be done on the concept. Ben will keep you informed.
The driveway trees are now marked for removal. They are dead and therefore dangerous and pose a significant health and safety risk. We have agreed a best possible solution to their removal and are working on a remedy for the protection of vehicles from errant driving range balls. The General Manager will advise full details shortly.
And Stuart Duff shot 62 last week – one under his age his proud father tells me. Well done Stuart!
Good to see the temperatures dropping a bit. Much more conducive to better golf.
Happy golfing.
Robyn Bell
President
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