Members

Management Committee 2023/2024        

Patron: Chris Hipkins 03 578 7493
President:     Gary Barnett 03 570 5586
Club Captain:   Phil Hill   03 570 5695
Ladies Captain: Sue Lang  021 341104
Secretary: Andrea Thomas 021 438 240
Treasurer:  Jo Rainbird   022 191 8237
Course & Greens: Terry Grant  03 579 5073
House & Bar:  Jo Rainbird 022 191 8237
Junior Convenor:    Pip Looker 021 189 0251

 Membership

FULL & LIFE MEMBERS:  These members shall be entitled to enjoy the full amenities and privileges of the club and play on all days except when the course is closed.

MIDWEEK MEMBERS:  These members shall be entitled to enjoy the full amenities and privileges of the club but may only play on Monday – Friday each week.  If they wish to play on a weekend day, that shall pay an additional fee of $15 on that day.  Not eligible for Club Championships.

9 HOLE MEMBERS:  These members shall be entitled to enjoy the full amenities and privileges of the club but are only permitted to play 9 holes at any one time.

JUNIOR MEMBERS (UNDER 19 @ 1 MARCH):  These members shall be entitled to enjoy the full amenities and privileges of the club.  If they have a full playing handicap, they may enter all club competitions and playing days.

JUNIOR MEMBERS (20-24 @ 1 MARCH):  These members shall be entitled to enjoy the full amenities and privileges of the club as full members, but must have a full playing handicap, and be under 24 on 1 March.

STUDENT MEMBERS (UNDER 18):  These members shall be entitled to enjoy the full amenities and privileges of the club except purchasing liquor over the bar. They must be under 18 at the 1 March and be attending school or a tertiary education facility. If they have a full playing handicap, they will enjoy full playing rights.

COUNTRY MEMBERS:  These Members must be a full member of a golf club outside Marlborough District.  They will enjoy full playing rights at the club.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS:  These Members shall be full members of any other clubs in New Zealand.  They shall be entitled to enjoy the full amenities and privileges of the club and play on all days except when the course is closed.  They cannot enter the Rarangi Golf Club Championship competition and are not permitted to play in any club trophy events.  Not eligible to win any Rarangi Club Trophies.

SUMMER & WINTER MEMBERS:  These members shall be entitled to enjoy the full amenities and privileges of the club and playing rights for 4 months maximum.  Summer is from November to February, and Winter is May – August.  They may obtain a golf handicap after submitting at least 5 signed cards.

FIRST TIME MEMBERS:  These members shall be entitled to enjoy the full amenities and privileges of the club and play on all days.  They must not have been a member of any golf club within the last 5 years, and the membership is for one year only.

Major Golf Tournaments For 2023

All tournaments are OPEN to all golfers unless stated

Sat March 18th

Merv Andrews Trophy (open and mixed and men’s pairs)

Sat May 6th

Artie Stretch Memorial

Sat June 24th

Mugwi Celebration tournament

Sat July 15th

Speights 27 holes Greensome 9am Start

Sat Aug 12th

Sun Aug 13th

LDV  Rarangi Open. 36 Hole Stroke Tournament (Tasman Trial)

Sun Sept 10th

Rarangi Veterans open Tournament and Eagles ½ yearly meeting

Sun Nov 19th

Closing Day 11.00 Start

Sat Dec 17th

Christmas Tournament 11.00 Start

Sat Jan 27th 2024

Sun Jan 28th 2024

Rarangi Summer Spectacular

Sun Feb 11th 2024

Club Opening Day

Major Competitions and Dates

Club visit to Marlborough Golf Club (Lone Pine)           Sat Feb 18th

Ladies Interclub starts                                                                   Sun March 5th

Merv Andrews Trophy open Tournament                          Sun March 18th

Men’s interclub starts                                                                     Sun April 23rd

Artie Stretch Memorial                                                                 Sat May 6th 

Sister Clubs @ Weedons                                                           Sat/Sun Jun3rd&4th

Mugwi Celebration Tournament                                              Sat June 24th

Speights 27-hole Greensome 9am Start                              Sat July 15th

LDV Rarangi Open 36-hole Tournament                           Sat/Sun Aug 13/14

Summer Programme begins                                                        Sun Oct 23rd

Club visit from Marlborough (Lone Pine)                            Sat Oct 28th

Greenacres visit to Rarangi                                                        Sat Nov 11th

Season Closing Day 11.00 am start                                         Sun Nov 19th

Christmas Tournament 11.00am start                                   Sat Dec 17th

2024 Spectacular                                                                     Sat / Sun Jan 27th & 28th

Club Opening Day 2024                                                                 Sun Feb 11th

 

Hole In One

These rules apply to all members with playing rights.

A hole in One will be recognised under the following conditions.

  • Rarangi Club Members who score a hole in one in an Official Competition at Rarangi shall be entitled to a Bar Voucher of up to $75 to cover bar expenses on the day in question. Junior members scoring a hole in one at Rarangi in competition play shall be entitled to receive a $75 voucher.  These players shall receive three golf balls and their name placed on the Club Honours Board.
  • Rarangi Club Members who score a hole in one while representing the club (e.g. Interclub, club visits, Representative and National Level) shall, subject to the Match Committee approval and proof of purchase, be entitled to reimbursement of bar expenses up to $75
  • A Rarangi Club Member who scores a Hole in One while playing a round at RGC in a two or more will have their ball mounted and name placed on the club honours board.

Sister Clubs

Otago Golf Club (Balmacewen) Dunedin

Dannevirke Golf Club

Patea Golf Club

Weedons Golf Club

Miramar, Wellington

Marlborough Golf Club UK

Additional reciprocal arrangement for members – $20 per green between Greenacres. 

$20 Green Fee per person for visitors when playing with a Rarangi Member.