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It’s been nearly a year since live telecasts of golf have been consigned mainly to the internet. So how has it been? And I just don’t mean for those who have subscribed to Coliseum Sports to gain access to the internet coverage but also for those who haven’t. It was on January 1 of this year that live telecasts of the PGA Tour and the European Tour, the world’s two most important golf circuits, switched from Sky subscriber television to Coliseum subscriber internet. Put that way it sounds like little difference. But it isn’t. I am a Coliseum subscriber. But I haven’t watched as much golf as I used to. Why would that be? It’s the same pictures, it’s the same commentary team and the coverage is excellent. Those who put together the coverage do an outstanding job. The difference is what I have to do at my end. When golf was on Sky, I turned on the telly and flicked through to the appropriate channel. Fairly simple. Now I have to turn on the computer, log in to my computer, click on Coliseum Sports, click on the appropriate tour and click on the appropriate coverage. And that’s just to watch it on a computer screen, which is not

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Are you getting your golf fix? really my cup of tea. To watch it via the television screen I have to plug in a cord from the computer to the television, remember which holes the plugs plug in to, switch the television to HDM something (clearly I have not done this for a while) and press the appropriate buttons on the computer. Okay, I know what you are thinking. That isn’t a lot to do. But it’s fiddly and fiddly is a downfall. I compare it to starting a car. You turn the key and it starts, hopefully. That’s not fiddly. Considering a car is a highly complex piece of machinery, starting it and driving it is very, very simple. There is no question television coverage is important to a sport. I notice when golf has been on Sky, people talk about. When it has been on Coliseum, they are oblivious to it. A good example was the recent Presidents’ Cup. It’s a high profile event, the internationals nearly beat the highly-fancied Americans, there were close matches and plenty of tense moments where the difference between holing a putt and missing it determined the out-

come of the tournament. There was also an amazing occasion on the Saturday evening. Weather had delayed play earlier in the day and when the last few groups were coming to the end of their matches, I thought it is getting dark. Then the commentators said it is getting dark. The brightly-lit buildings in the background shone like beacons as it got darker and darker. Jordan Speith was playing in one of the last groups and it got really dark. When he was putting on the second-last hole you could hardly see the ball. When he was putting on the last hole, you couldn’t see the ball. It was amongst the most amazing golf pictures I had seen. But when I later spoke to people about it, they hadn’t seen it because it had been on Coliseum. And because it happened on a Saturday night it did not get the reported coverage it deserved because it was overtaken by the events of the final day’s play. But like it or lump it we have internet-based telecasts of golf for a couple more years. Coliseum has signed up with the PGA Tour through to the end of 2017.

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Geary poised to gain full tour card in the US By Paul Gueorgieff, editor Golfer Pacific

Josh Geary of Invercargill won his third Ping An Bank China Tour - PGA TOUR China Series’ event this season when he captured the Yulongwan Yunnan Open in Kunming. PHOTO:

osh Geary is headed back to the United States. The Southlander will next year play on the second-richest golf circuit in the United States, the Web.Com Tour, following his top form in China. Last month Geary posted his third win on the PGA Tour of China when taking out the Yunnan Open at the Yulongwan Golf Club. Previously he had won the Buick Open at Mission Hills in April and the Lanhai Open in Shanghai in June. The three wins had come from just eight starts on the China PGA Tour and following his in Yunnan he was a clear leader of the tour’s order of merit table. The top five players on the order of merit get to the join the Web.com Tour but it remains most important that Geary retains the No 1 spot. The order of merit winner gains a full card to the Web. com Tour while the other four receive conditional status cards. “I would like to finish number one because that means a full

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card,’’ Geary said after his Yunnan win. “I’ve been on the tour before and I know how hard it is with conditional status. Nothing is guaranteed and I think you have to play well early (in the season). “With a full card maybe you will be be a little more relaxed about (having to) playing well early.’’ Geary was hopeful the Web. com Tour would lead to further opportunities.

“It’s a tough tour and I’m looking forward to using this tour as a springboard for next year. It’s been a good step for me between here and the Web.com Tour.’’ The final three events of the China PGA Tour are held in consecutive weeks, concluding with the interestingly-named St Andrews Open at Zhengzhou in the province of Henan. That tournament is held from November 3-6. He will need to juggle his sched-

ule carefully to ensure he gives himself the best chance of retaining the No 1 sport on the China tour while still playing in Australia and Asia. Geary’s win in the Yunnan Open was punctuated by two eagles. One was a three on a par five and the other a hole-in-one on the first day which was his first as a professional. “It’s my first hole-in-one in a competitive event. I’ve had six more but they’ve all been outside professional golf.’’ Geary won the tournament by one shot. He had scores of 66, 65, 64 and 71 to finish at 21 under par and it was his eagle on the the third-last hole that was the deciding factor. “I hit a great putt,’’ Geary recalled. “It was really slippery down there (the slope) but I managed to sneak it in.’’ Geary bogeyed the following hole but so did his main rival Gunn Charoenkul of Thailand and they both had pars on the final hole. Geary admitted his final round was not the best and was thankful

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Charoenkul was not much better. “We both played good (on the Saturday) but today we didn’t play very well, so it wasn’t as enjoyable,’’ he said. But it was good to have a good battle with Gunn. It would have been nicer had we played a little better but it’s just one of those things where someone has to win. It happened to me this time, next time it could be him. He’s a really good player.’’ Geary has played on the equivalent of the Web.com Tour previously. He had a couple of starts in 2008, four starts in 2009 when he included a second placing, a couple of starts in 2010 and 25 starts in 2011. In the latter year he had three top 10 finishes but in the main struggled and Geary said it was not much fun, to put it mildly. “It was a lonely, depressing and expensive place I found myself in for a few months,’’ he recalled to the Bay of Plenty Times newspaper recently. “But with sheer hard work and determination I managed to slowly claw myself out of that hole and, basically, bring me back to where I am today.’’

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Royal Wellington to host world class tournament A $6.5 MILLION redevelopment of the Royal Wellington golf course has received an early dividend. It was announced last month that Royal Wellington would host the 2017 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, which has quickly developed into one of the world’s most prestigious amateur golf tournaments. The announcement comes just a couple of years after Royal Wellington’s course at Heretaugna in Upper Hutt underwent a major transformation. The new course was designed by Scott Macpherson and former New Zealand professional golfer Greg Turner. Turner said getting an event of this size vindicated the club’s decision to invest so much into the course. “To get the nod is great, it’s not something [Royal Wellington] could even have envisaged before the big renovation,’’ Turner told The Dominion-Post newspaper. “They wanted to have a course for the members, but they also wanted it to be able to host any event that might come along. It’s tricky to do but I guess we achieved the brief.” The Asia-Pacific tournament has only been existence since 2009 but it has already produced some of the world’s most promising players. Hideki Matsuyama, from Japan, is a twotime winner and is now ranked amongst

The Royal Wellington Golf Club. PHOTO: DAVID BRADLEY/ROYAL WELLINGTON GOLF CLUB.

the worlds’ top 20 professionals. The 2012 winner was Guan Tianlang of China. The following year he went on to become the youngest person to make the cut at The Masters at the age of 14. The tournament will be televised live in 160 countries with the winner gaining a start in the following year’s Masters in the United States. The winner will also gain a start in the final qualifying series to the British Open. The tournament is supported by it’s three founding partners, the Asia-Pacific

Golf Confederation, the Masters Tournament and The Royal & Ancient. As a consequence the cost of hosting the event comes at virtually no cost to New Zealand Golf. Royal Wellington club captain Andrew Meehan said in terms of drawing attention to New Zealand it was up with hosting a Rugby World Cup. “Hosting this tournament will give New Zealand international exposure only possible through an event like the Rugby World Cup,” Meehan said. “Hosting this tournament at Heretaunga

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is the culmination of a lot of work and considerable planning by many people. “New Zealand Golf has been working for some time to get the event to New Zealand including hosting a number of visits from both the Masters Tournament and The R&A who selected Royal Wellington after visiting and reviewing a number of great New Zealand courses.’’ Another advantage of being host will be that New Zealand will be able to have 10 players in the tournament instead of the normal maximum number of six per country. Any top amateur will be delaying turning professional until after this event, which will be held in October of 2107. Meehan said the event will be “arguably the most important golf tournament ever held in New Zealand.’’ “It will be broadcast live to more than 160 countries and give unprecedented exposure to our course, and golf tourism in New Zealand,” Meehan said. NZ Golf chairman Paul Fyfe added: “It is an extraordinary privilege for this event to be hosted in New Zealand. “It offers a wonderful playing opportunity for our best young developing players, and New Zealand has an opportunity to present itself on the world stage in a way not seen before in our sport.”

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Aucklander’s first win in five years as a pro at Taranaki Open

STRING of one-putts on the final eight holes catapulted Joonsang Chung to victory in the Taranaki Open at Ngamotu in New Plymouth. Chung, from Auckland, had started the final round of tournament, sponsored by the Taranaki-based Augusta Funds Management, four shots in arrears of the leader Kieran Muir. But a disappointing final round by Muir and Chung’s red-hot putter in the closing stages changed everything. Chung ended up in a close tussle with Korean professional Woonchul Na and it was three-putt on the 10th hole that proved a timely reminder that he needed to sharpen up his game on the green. “After a three putt on the 10th, I needed to switch on and I did just that,’’ Chung said. “So I’m pretty pleased with how I putted coming home and for grinding it out. “We (Na and Chung) were both playing well so it made us forget about what was going on behind. To then hear on the sixth hole that I was tied for the lead was a bit of a shock.’’ Chung went on to score a fourunder par 68 which was the best final round of the day, a good effort considering the blustery conditions. Na had the equal secondbest final round of 69 and finished the tournament two shots behind Chung. The win was Chung’s first in five years as a professional. “It’s quite surreal,’’ Chung said afterwards. “I have always been the one watching on the sidelines so to be here after 72 holes is amazing. I

Taranaki Open Winner Joonsang Chung. PHOTO: NZ GOLF

simply don’t know what to say to be honest.” Chung, 29, had a four-year break from the game due to bad form. However, he said it was the inspiration from fellow New Zealand professionals Danny Lee and Michael Hendry that motivated him to get back into golf for a living. “I struggled with my game for a while so I took a break throughout 2007 to 2010 and it was the

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performances of Danny Lee and Michael Hendry that got me back out playing again. “I have been on the circuit for five years now, so it’s been a long time coming. The best part is no one knows who I am, I am the unknown,” Chung said with a grin. “I have been considering overseas tour schools and this has certainly given me more confidence as I look towards the next chapter in my golf career.”

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Results: Augusta Funds Management Taranaki Open at Ngamotu October 1-4, 2015 MEN’S SCORES, PAR 72 279 Joonsang Chung (P) 69 70 72 68 281 Woonchul Na (P, South Korea) 72 70 70 69 282 Luke Brown (The Pines) 70 71 72 69, Simon Owen (P) 73 70 68 71, Jim Cusdin (P) 71 69 70 72 283 Kieran Muir (P) 66 71 70 76 284 Craig Hamilton (P) 69 70 73 72 285 Steven Heyes (P) 72 70 72 71 286 Shaun Jones (P) 74 67 71 74

287 Troy Ropiha (P) 71 75 70 71, Brad Hayward (P) 73 69 73 72 289 Richard Lee (P) 72 71 73 73, Dominic Barson (P) 76 70 69 74 290 Mark Purser (P) 73 72 72 73, Blair Riordan (P) 72 68 74 76, Martin Pettigrew (P) 70 68 75 77 291 Sam An (P) 74 73 73 71 292 Kerry Otene (Inglewood) 75 71 73 73 293 Chang Gi Lee (Pupuke) 77 72 74 70, Dean Sipson (P) 73 72 77 71, Lachie McDonald (Marton) 77 72 72 72, Peter Lee (P) 75 74 72 72 294 Mark Kennard (New Plymouth Inc.) 73 74 75 72 295 Kadin Neho (Whangarei) 73 75 78 69, Brian Joe (Titirangi) 74 74 74 73, Doug Holloway (P) 76 69 74 76, Fraser Wilkin (P) 72 72 73 78 296 Jamie Reid (Fitzroy) 77 73 77 69 297 Craig Owen (P) 74 76 75 72, Jon Bevitt (P) 73 77 74 73 298 Leighton James (P) 67 74 81 76, Benjamin Joseph (Inglewood) 77 69 76 76 300 Cameron Grant (Ashburton) 77 71 81 71 301 Josh Sedgwick (Manawatu) 73 76 77 75, Scott Hill (P) 75 79 72 75 302 Grant Moorhead (P) 73 73 83 73, Damien Powell (New Plymouth Inc.) 76 69 80 77, Leonard Powell (Clarks Beach) 79 72 72 79, Nathan Kim (Gulf Harbour Country Club) 75 71 75 81 303 Joseph Doyle (Tumahu) 74 74 80 75, Travis Stewart (New Plymouth Inc.) 75 76 68 84 304 Zachary Lewis (New Plymouth Inc.) 76 68 84 76, Minsoo Ko (P) 76 73 77 78 305 Daniel Graham (Riverside) 71 77 82 75, Timothy White (Hawera) 80 75 71 79 306 Brook Gray (Tumahu) 76 77 76 77 307 James Malone (Te Ngutu) 73 75 79 80 308 Wesley Jeon (Whitford Park) 79 77 75 77, Murray Martin (New Plymouth Inc.) 71 78 82 77 309 John Newland (Westown) 78 79 76 76 310 Shiv Sabherwal (Manukau) 82 71 81 76 311 Dominic Sainsbury (P) 77 74 82 78, Andrew Searle (Westown) 78 75 79 79 312 Patrick Moore (P) 83 73 79 77, Nick Botica (P) 77 72 84 79 313 Ethan Jones (Manaia) 83 73 79 78 315 Davis Oh (Gulf Harbour Country Club) 78 79 79 79 316 Stephen McIntosh (New Plymouth Inc.) 78 74 80 84 317 Daniel Lundt (New Plymouth Inc.) 77 77 79 84 321 Joshua Roberts (Manaia) 75 78 88 80 322 Fletcher Broderick (New Plymouth Inc.) 79 77 82 84

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Thirteen-year-old wins Taranaki Open T

he winning margin was eight strokes and the age 13. They are two amazing statistics to come from the winner of the women’s division of the Taranaki Open. The winner was Vyan Park who was a model of consistency over the four days of the tournament at Ngamotu in New Plymouth. Park had scores of 75, 73, 73 and 73 for a six-over par total of 294. That was eight shots better than the runner-up, professional Choi Sally. Park, from the Gulf Harbour Country Club, had a lead of seven shots going into the final and never looked like relinquishing it, scoring a oneover par on the last day. “My goal today was to go under par, which I just missed out on,’’ Park said. “But I was still happy with the round. With

the small field I just had to focus on my golf and play consistent.” Park included an eagle three on the par five seventh hole. “I was on the front of the green and was just looking to two putt, but it was very exciting when it went in,” she said. The win continued some top form for Park. The previous week she had won the North Island Under-19 Strokeplay Championship at the Waitangi Golf Club.

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Interprovincials draw for Invercargill Following is the 2015 Toro New Zealand Men’s Interprovincial Draw for Invercargill Golf Club, 1 – 5 December 2015.

DIVISION ONE Waikato Manawatu Wanganui Bay of Plenty North Harbour Canterbury Southland Aorangi Poverty Bay East Coast DIVISION TWO Otago Wellington Northland Auckland Tasman Hawkes Bay Taranaki

ROUND ONE – TUESDAY 1 DECEMBER ROUND ONE – TUESDAY 1 DECEMBER FIRST TEE FIRST TEE 7.30 Poverty PovertyBay Bay Canterbury 7.30 Aorangi Aorangi 7.30 vv Canterbury 7.30 8.05 Auckland Auckland Tasman 8.05 Taranaki Taranaki 8.05 vv Tasman 8.05 8.40 North NorthHarbour Harbour vv Bay BayofofPlenty Plenty 8.40 Wellington Wellington 8.40 8.40 Byes Byes

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FIRSTTEE TEE FIRST 12.00 Man/Wang Man/Wang 12.00 12.35 Tasman 12.35 Tasman 1.10 Canterbury Canterbury 1.10

Aorangi vv Aorangi HawkesBay Bay vv Hawkes Southland vv Southland

PovertyBay BayEC EC Poverty Taranaki Taranaki Northland Northland

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Northland Northland

HawkesBay Bay vv Hawkes BayofofPlenty Plenty vv Bay Taranaki vv Taranaki

12.00 12.00 12.35 12.35 1.10 1.10 1.45 1.45

Southland Southland Man/Wang Man/Wang NorthHarbour Harbour North Otago Otago

TENTHTEE TEE TENTH Waikato Waikato Otago Otago Auckland Auckland Wellington Wellington

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ROUND SEVEN – FRIDAY 4 DECEMBER

FIRST TEE 12.15 12.50 1.25

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NorthHarbour Harbour North

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FIRST TEE FIRST TEE 12.15 Northland Northland 12.15 12.50 Canterbury Canterbury 12.50 1.25 Wellington Wellington 1.25

Results:

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BayofofPlenty Plenty Bay

Byes Byes

Augusta Funds Management Taranaki Open Sunday 4 October, 2015 WOMEN’S SCORES, PAR 72 294 Vyan Park (Gulf Harbour Country Club) 75 73 73 73 302 Choi Sally (P) 78 73 77 74 311 Holly Winter (Fitzroy) 78 77 75 81 314 Grace Senior (Wairakei International Golf Course) 73 79 78 84 325 Jessie Ji (Howick) 84 77 84 80

Otago Otago

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Byes Byes

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NEWS one of five New Zealand women chosen as ambassadors for New Zealand Golf’s November launch of She Loves Golf brand.

CASE STUDY: Manawatu Golf Club RIGHT from the outset the Manawatu Golf Club decided that the Get Women into Golf program would have to be very deliberate in its process. The aim was to get more women into the game and to overcome the barriers of participating in golf. Manawatu GC designed simple coaching clinics for women to come to the club and learn the basics of the game. Clinics were 1 hour – 1 hour and 30 minutes long and staged on two nights per week over a five-week period. A total of 66 women enrolled in the Get Women into Golf program. The cost of the five-week program was $69 per person. The 66 women were divided into groups of 12 to learn in the coaching clinics. Coaching sessions were focused on learning a little bit of everything in the game (sessions on the putting green, chipping green and driving range and rotated through each of these areas with the three professionals at Manawatu leading each area). Af-

ter the five-week coaching clinics were completed the women progressed to playing on the Manawatu Golf Club in a shortened format of the game. To begin with they played one hole and then five and then nine holes. All participants were initially required to “tee it up” on all shots except putting as this gave them all a far great success rate and accelerated their learning. After their five holes the groups would meet in the clubhouse for coffee and catch up to talk about their rounds. Women were offered special rates for nine-hole membership at the completion of the program. Results: The results were very pleasing for the Manawatu Golf Club. Of the 66 involved in the program 24 signed up for nine hole memberships with the club and another 4 joined Taihape GC and 1 joined Feilding GC.  66 participants All 66 women were asked to complete a feedback survey of their experience and all but one of the returned surveys marked the program 5 out of 5, an excellent initiative.  24 new members The only woman involved who didn’t give an excellent review did not agree with the format and even though she gave the

series a better than pass mark, she probably should not have entered.  5 weeks The Manawatu GC believed that these results showed it has achieved the outcome of introducing more women to the game and also making the golf club environment far less intimidating.

CASE STUDY: Mangawhai Golf Club MANGAWHAI GOLF CLUB are always looking for innovative ways to allow more people to experience the game of golf and the facilities they have to offer. Shop Manager, Nick Launder brainstormed ways of attracting more of the community and visitors to make use of the clubhouse facilities without necessarily having to play golf. One of the identified groups in the community was women. Specifically a group of women were identified who were either newcomers to the area or had partners or juniors learning and playing golf. Due to time constraints or lack of confidence those women had not engaged with the Club themselves. An event was held at the Club called “Afternoon Tee” and was advertised locally and amongst members to judge in-

terest levels. The success of that event lead to a further “Morning Tee” being held for those who had not been able to attend the first event. Over 50 women attended the noisy and jovial Tees and 41 expressed interest in golf, books, pilates, walking and art. The women, of their own accord, noted that they would like to have some informal group golf learning and practice. Geraldine Speed of the Mangawhai Golf Board with the help of Maggie Cameron implemented and drove this initiative. 32 women took up the offer of 4 group lessons over 6 weeks at a nominal cost. Geraldine notes that the Women’s Initiative was not just about the golf “It’s all about women getting together in our Mangawhai Golf environment, opening up our clubhouse to embrace wives, mums, partners and families into the fold. To spread the word that families and visitors are welcome.” Results  32 participants 32 women attended 4 group golf lessons over 6 weeks at a nominal cost.  7 new members 7 new memberships as at January 2015 from newcomer women.  Increased Engagement With new women, their partners and families enjoy the golf, camaraderie and facilities.

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NZ GOLF UPDATE

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Dean Murphy

New Zealand Golf Chief Executive

Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship will be a major attraction

ECENTLY I had the privilege to be part of an announcement where it was confirmed New Zealand is to host one of the world’s most prestigious amateur golf tournaments. The Royal Wellington Golf Club has been awarded the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship which will be held from October 26-29 in 2017. This will mark the first time the event has been held in New Zealand. As the event moves throughout the region, it has now been held in China (2009, 2013), Japan (2010), Singapore (2011), Thailand (2012), Australia (2014) and Hong Kong (this year). In 2016 it will be held at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Korea, which was the recent host course for the Presidents’ Cup. Having been in attendance for a number of these events in its short history, I can honestly say it is like no other amateur event in the world. The setup rivals that of a PGA Tour event and the opportunities on offer for the players ensures a fierce level of top quality competition. The tournament is supported by three founding partners. They are the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation, the Masters Tournament and The Royal &Ancient. It is one of the largest tournaments of its type in the world, with the winner getting a place directly into the following year’s Masters field ass well as a spot in The Open Qualifying Series, the final stage to gain entry into The Open Championship. These are amazing opportunities for young amateur players. Established in 2009, the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship has quickly become one of the most celebrat-

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ed amateur golf tournaments in the world with Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama a two-time winner. Given it has become such a wonderful event, New Zealand Golf has been working for a number of years to bring this event to New Zealand and it is fitting Royal Wellington was selected as host venue. The club has hosted seven New Zealand Opens since 1912, and in 2004 became the first golf club in the country to receive Royal status. The course recently underwent a stunning redevelopment by designers by Greg Turner and Scott Macpherson, which included the creation of 13 new holes and new greens, tees and bun-

The Royal Wellington Golf Club. PHOTO: DAVID BRADLEY/ROYAL WELLINGTON GOLF CLUB

kers. The new layout resulted in a par-72 course measuring 7219 yards. There will be a number of benefits generating by New Zealand’s hosting of this event. Not only will it generate substantial economic returns for the Wellington region, it will create an enormous amount of profile and attention on golf. All going to plan, we will be able to use this profile as an enabler for growing participation and interest in the sport. From a global perspective, television coverage of this event will include three hours of live broadcast on each of the four days and a 30-minute highlights’ show. This will be aired in more than 160 countries, confirming it as the world’s most televised amateur golf tournament. This provides New Zealand with an almost unrivalled opportunity to promote ourselves as a golfing destination for international travellers – something all clubs in the country can benefit from. Perhaps most importantly however, this event provides an enormous opportunity for our young amateur players. As host country, we will have 10 players in the field as against six from most other countries. This provides our best young stars a once in a lifetime opportunity to compete on home soild for a place in the Masters field and the Open qualifying series. The players I have spoken to,since the announcement, are excited and as well they should be. This is a fantastic opportunity for them and a great privilege for us as a country. Bring on October 2017.

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Andrew Whiley

A voice from the south

Strengthening, stretching and relaxing — ingredients to good golf L

AST month I talked about getting back into golf after a three-month hiatus and my desire to play better golf. In talking with New Zealand Professional Golfers’ Association (NZPGA) teaching professional Susan Farron, she stated that standing taller and smiling would actually have a positive approach for many golfers helping them to enjoy their game more, making them feel more relaxed when playing. I have taken this one step further and have started to try to laugh at my poor shots rather than rant at them. Mind you, it can be difficult to laugh after a three-putt. Now that I am starting to spend a little more time in the gymnasium and improve my golf fitness, I asked Susan for some more advice. She commented that regular stretching will make a real difference. A regular “all body” stretching routine will free up your muscles, enhance flexibility and increase your range of motion. For many golfers this will reduce back pain or any chance of a back injury happening. Pilates or yoga are also both great ways to prepare for golf and even stretching out the body after golf.

Working out in the gym is a great way to improve your game. Whether it is the upper or lower body, it will all help. Core exercise can definitely improve your game. Susan reminded me that golfers also require good wrist strength to release the ball from the rough, and to splash out of the bunkers, often shots that women consistently struggle with. Doing gentle press ups or tricep dips can help these areas. I advise women to strengthen these muscles so they can play these shots better. In addition, both men and women tend to be weak in their glutes (bottom muscles) which means we are not as stable and anchored at address. Doing daily squats and lunges will help improve a solid contact with the ball. Allowing your body to create its own sequence and timing is also crucial to lasting the distance without becoming puffed and straining the muscles when you advance to the ball. Over the past 15 years that Susan has been coaching, without a doubt the No 1 piece of advice that is common to all levels of golfers, from the learner to the elite golfer, is “Get rid of tension. Relax.’’ The tension for the majority of golfers goes unnoticed until you make it part of your routine to correct. This

means having a routine of calming your mind and body through consistent breathing. Tension builds and increases mainly in the hand pressure in the grip, but also is common in the neck and shoulders as well as the hamstrings. Tension causes the majority of golfers’ injuries. The pull, push and force of swinging a golf club using unnatural movements can be damaging. A great tip I learnt a long time ago, which was attributed to Gary Player, was that when driving to the golf course try holding the steering wheel a little lighter and feel the sensitivities of the steering wheel. You will actually be amazed at how this sense of touch assists with your putting stroke. Personally, one of my favourite tips for home, is to practice swinging with a club. The more that you swing the club in the backyard the better. Checking your grip, working on your rhythm and balance means that the rest of your golf swing will naturally flow. Thank you Susan, for all of your tips and recommendations. If golfers spent more time smiling, breathing correctly, getting fitter, stronger and more flexible, I am sure that it would go a long way to improving their golf games.

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Duncan Simpson

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The magnificent Mr Kel Nagle K

EL NAGLE’S passing earlier this year at the age of 94 probably didn’t receive the recognition it should have in this country. Together with Peter Thomson, Nagle played the New Zealand circuit for more than 20 years, and it would be no exaggeration to say that these two great players built the foundation of professional tournament golf in this country. Kel first popped up in the 1955 New Zealand Open at Royal Auckland, where he finished second to Peter Thomson. His last victory here was in the 1975 PGA Championship at Mount Maunganui in Tauranga, at the age of 55. Over that 20 year period, he won five NZ Opens, seven PGA Championships, five NZ Professional foursomes titles, and many other events on the local circuit that contributed to a grand total of 81 professional victories around the world. Perhaps the most famous of those was the centenary Open Championship at St Andrews, Scotland, in 1960. Nagle beat the hot favourite Arnold Palmer by one shot. Nagle proved that was no fluke over the next six Open Championships, where he finished no worse than fifth five times. He nearly added the 1965 US Open as a second major title, losing to Gary Player in an 18-hole playoff. That was played on a Monday and both contestants were given a $US1000 bonus as their share of the gate receipts. As an aside, Player donated his entire winnings

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($US25,000) to junior golf and cancer research, and gave his caddy $US2000 on top. Kel presumably took his $US13,000 back to Sydney. To put all that into perspective, Nagle was the leading money winner on the 1964 New Zealand circuit. He won the NZ Open at Christchurch Golf Club and the Caltex tournament at Paraparaumu Beach, north of Wellington. His total earnings were £1714. In today’s terms, that would be close to $80,000, and you would need to finish first or second in the NZ Open now to match that. But they did have to work hard for the money in those days. At one point the circuit included the 72-hole Watties Tournament at Bridge Pa, Hastings, played on the Tuesday and Wednesday at 36 holes each day. Then the players travelled to Paraparaumu Beach for the Caltex event on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday (36 holes on the final day), before travelling north to Wanganui for the Landrover tournament on the Monday, also involving 36 holes. That made 10 rounds in a week, prompting Bob Charles to write to The Evening Post newspaper complaining about the schedule. Charles made particular mention of Nagle, noting that he was keen to support the sponsors, but that the sched-

ule was too tough “especially for Kel Nagle: he is exhausted and for a man of 46 that is too much.” Kel though was far from spent, and it could be argued that he played his best golf in his forties. At the age of 49 he was still ranked in the top 10 in world golf, and he went on to win another 10 open professional events, plus a number of seniors’ tournaments. However, it’s not just the statistics that he will be remembered by. He was a true gentleman who was always humble about his achievements, bringing a relaxed attitude to the game which endeared him to the many thousands who followed him around New Zealand in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. He could well have curtailed his playing schedule here in later years, as money would not have been an issue then, if it ever had been with Kel. Instead, he saw his role as helping to grow the game through playing and giving value to sponsors and spectators alike. His memory will live on not only through his outstanding playing record, but also through the Nagle–Charles Trophy, which is played for as an annual “test match” between New Zealand and Australian Legends Circuit players. Thanks again Kel – we will not forget you.

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Anthony Barkley

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Anthony Barkley is Golfer Pacific’s Golf professional contributor. He is head professional at Rotorua Golf Club. “Ant” is responsible for many aspects of play at the club. One of the main things that he sees his role is to help people enjoy their golf more. Over the coming month’s he will write these articles with this intention of writing about club fitting, coaching, the mental game and will include the occasional review of new products.

Improve your game A

s a NZPGA professional, one of my roles is to help people improve and enjoy their golf. To improve a person’s game we need to guide them down a road suitable to their needs. For a younger golfer the needs are different compared to a golfer that works full time and plays once a week so one tip or one method doesn’t fit all. TV and internet overload in regard to golf tips, drills and golf systems is now becoming more common. Information and understanding is great for any golfer so TV programmes such as The Golf Fix or even YouTube golf articles can be full of fantastic tips but to choose the correct drill etc is like pinning the tail on the donkey. You may get it right or look like the donkey that you are trying to pin. Prescribing the correct fixes are the role of a PGA professional as we are trained to look at the whole picture and with today’s technology such as FlightScope, at least checking with your local pro makes sense.

So with this in mind I want to pass on to you a drill I came across while working with one of my Rotorua Boys High students. We were working on the range on 50m pitch shots which was not his best shot. I thought about what we were doing and felt he was over thinking the shot. So I set up a small cone on the landing spot of the 50m pitch. I then got the student to see the shot 7 times before hitting each pitch. Within 10 balls the target was hit on the full. Then I tried it for 30m shots, target was hit in 5 shots. This was a great result and to be honest was a little unexpected. The student was a single figure golfer but the concept of thinking of nothing but target and convincing the mind through repetitive positive images worked. There was no room for negative thoughts as he was too busy with seeing the shots. I even gave this drill a cheesy name “The Power of 7”. So to adjust this drill for different level golfers just make the landing spot

larger and if you do find 7 too many try 5. The 7 shots that you see starts from the time you walk up to your ball but takes some practice and doesn’t need to take too long. I would be very surprised if you don’t see an improvement in results quickly after practicing this, but if not then I suggest any of the following: • Have your pitching technique checked by a qualified NZPGA coach • Attend some clinics on short game • Join a practice group • If you don’t have a coach close by, film your swing on your phone or ipad and forward it to me (ant@100percentgolf.com). For the ipad use the FREE programme called Hudi Technique or upload to Utube on a private setting. A fee will apply but I will send a video rundown to you. So that’s a tip from me today that can work for anyone that takes the time to try it. Just remember that change takes time, so be patient with your golf and enjoy your time on the course.

Caddies wanted for NZ Open

FANCY yourself as a caddy? Know the meaning of shut up and keep up? Would you like to attend the New Zealand Open and view it from inside the ropes? If you have answered yes to those questions then consider the following. More than 100 caddies are required for next year’s New Zealand Open at The Hills and Millbrook Golf Clubs from March 10-13 in Queenstown. At the last New Zealand Open, one of the volunteers Jaimes Wood, from the Royal Wellington Golf Club, had the experience of carrying the bag for the winner Jason Zunic. Wood described it as an “incredible experience that he will never forget”. Needless to say he will be on the bag again next year. With the format of 132 professional players and their amateur partners teeing off at The Hills and Millbrook on the Thursday and then swapping courses on the Friday, there will be a requirement for approximately 100 caddies for the professional and amateur players. On the Friday evening, there will be a pro-am cut of the top 30 amateurs and top 60 professionals (plus ties), who will go on to play at The Hills on the Saturday and Sunday. Caddies will need to register on site at The Hills driving range no later than Wednesday, March 12. Most of the caddy jobs will be pre-assigned ahead of arriving at the golf course. There is a $39 cost to register as a caddy. All caddies will receive a golf shirt, carrying a NZ Open logo, and a cap to wear while caddying and to take home as a souvenir. Dunedin professional golfer Andrew Whiley, who is tournament’s caddy organiser, said caddies should be social or serious golfers with a good level of fitness to carry the golf bag around The Hills and Millbrook golf courses. To register you can visit the official BMW NZ Open website, nzopen.co.nz and click on the volunteers’ tab for the caddy registration page.

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NEWS

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From Nelson To St Andrews: Derek plays the old course JUST as the 2015 British Open had concluded, Nelson golfer Derek Drysdale took to the old Course as if it was the final round! Derek told Golfer Pacific, “one of my buddies is a member of The R & A, we got to play off the back tees, which was an experience I hadn’t enjoyed before on my games there. The course was in great condition even after the horrendous weather they suffered at The Open.’ Derek got on the first three greens in regulation but then 3 putted all of them, which he was very disappointed with. However he told us he had a round of 80, which is a great effort off the back pegs. “ My day wasn’t finished there though, as the four of us then went in to the R & A Clubhouse behind the first tee and after showering and changing in the magnificent locker rooms, we then went for drinks and lunch in the R & A lounge overlooking the course. “Being able to view all the old trophies in the cabinets was a real treat, and for a golf lover it was day to remember forever!” he said. If you have had an exceptional Golfing experience drop us a line Golfer Pacific smith.sun@bigpond.com.

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MOUNT MAUNGANUI GOLF CLUB ANNOUNCING Under 40’s Amateur & Pro’s Tournament

SUNDAY MORNING 8TH NOVEMBER 2015

Pukekohe Golf Club Team Trips Play Pukekohe on Friday or Sunday and we will arrange the Saturday game for you. Accommodation organised as well. Great rates.

MEMBERSHIPS*: Full: $1,295 = best value in Auckland Intermediate I: 22 – 25 year olds - $510 Intermediate II: 26 – 35 years old - $815

Prize pool value: will be based on entries received and sponsorship assistance. Being a new event, no sponsor has been aligned with the 2015 tournament.

Entry Form is available on: www.mountgolf.co.nz “Under 40’s Tournament”

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(Note: Depending on entry numbers, Trainee Pros & Professionals prize pool may be combined).

ENTRY FEES: Under 40’s “Amateurs” $35 • Trainee Pro’s & Professionals $45

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Phone: 09 294 8822 Email: fun@pukekohegolf.co.nz

Mount Maunganui Golf Club is pleased to invite players to the inaugural “Under 40’s Amateur” Golf Tournament involving Amateur, Trainee Pro’s and Professional Golfers. This invitation is to the launch of our new event, being a forerunner of a possible annual 2 Day, 36 hole, stroke-play event in 2016. Planned to be an Annual event, this tournament is to replace the Omanu Golf Club “Omanu Classic” and is aimed to provide a unique opportunity for Amateur golfers to play with Trainee Pro’s and Professionals. Format: 18 Holes Stroke Play • Field limited to 100 players. 3 Divisions: Under 40’s Amateur Golfers - Field of up to 60 Trainee Pro’s - Field of +/- 20 Professionals - Field of +/- 20 Division numbers are estimates only and will depend on player entries Competition: Gross within each division. Under 40’s will play for own prize pool, estimated at 80% of entries received. Trainee Pro’s will play for own prize pool, estimated at 80% of entries received. Professionals will play for own prize pool, estimated at 80% of entries received.

Send your ENTRY to: UNDER 40’s Golf, Mount Maunganui Golf Club 16 Fairway Avenue, MOUNT MAUNGANUI PUK

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EVENT

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Golfing in Central Otago ‘A World of Difference’ T he Mount Michael Central Otago Autumn Golf Classic is set to be held from 11th -15th of April 2016. Entries will close on march 1 2016 or when 500 entries have been received. Affectionately referred by Local Golfer’s as “Central” the founding philosophy from the five courses is to provide golfer’s from around the country and overseas five very different and exceptionally interesting eighteen hole golf courses at Alexandra, Arrowtown, Cromwell, Queenstown and Wanaka Golf Clubs. Played over five stunning, picturesque and unique golf courses. These golf courses are all unique and have evolved over many years being created out of the natural Central Otago landscape. The combined years of existence of the Golf clubs total in excess of 500 years. It is now wonder with the Quality Golf course investment like Millbrook, The Hills, Jack’s Point and soon Parkin’s Bay decided that Central Otago is the best place in New Zealand to develop their magnificent golfing establishments. They are all within one hour of each other and provide a varied and interesting trip before and after your round of golf. The event now in its fifth year has been 16 GOLFER PACIFIC November 2015

Central Otago: An area of 10,000km has fewer than 17,000 permanent residents, a vast uncompromising land of beauty, the silence, the exhilaration of solitude, a perfect place to play golf and meet new friends!

a phenomenal success. “Our first classic in April 2012 attracted a field of 242 and from then on we have been thrilled with our ability to attract good fields, obviously from comments and reports made these golfers thoroughly enjoyed their week. Entries are now topping 500,” said Tournament Director John Roche. “Our intention is to close entries once 500 have been received, this will enable us to keep to our basic ideology of not overcrowding the golf courses, with 100 players on each course each day, starting play off multiple tees at 10.00am the rounds should be played in reasonable time,” he said. John Roche explained the principles behind the event. “The Autumn Classic is not just another golf tournament but rather a true golfing classic for genuine club golfers. The organisers run the event and do all the work and planning. Players relax, enjoy the golf and the companionship of

other like minded competitive golfers in an environment that has to be seen to believe; that is “central” in the Autumn! Guidelines as to eligibility of players has been strictly enforced and for the 2016 Classic the maximum handicap that can enter is 36 for women and 32 for men. A true handicap must be based on 20 cards currently recorded on NZ Golf records. Prizes in excess of $40,000 will be played for during the week, with daily and five round stableford competitions, plus gross section for senior golfers. Daily divisions have maximum of 50 players with women in separate divisions to men and prizes are awarded one to every four players. The prizes awarded over total of five rounds are in handicap sections with again 50 players in each section. There are also Gross prizes over the five rounds with men and women in separate divisions. Of great interest and possible the most popular section is the teams of four. Each day the best three stableford points of the four are taken as the teams total and at the conclusion of the fifth round the most stableford points are the winners. In three divisions, Women only, Mixed (two women and two men) and Men only.

However many golfers enter as a single and will be placed into a team by the organisers. Karts and Push Trundlers are available at all five courses, selected accommodation specials at Queenstown is also available, buses will travel to golf courses and return to Queenstown every day if you so desire and tournament shirts can be ordered when entering. Here’s a sample of over 200 messages received from previous happy attendees: “Fabulous locations, courses well presented, friendly like minded people looking to have a great time together, very good value for the money!” “Meeting new people in post card perfect settings.” “The format and organisation was spectacular from beginning to end.”  We are delighted to offer you the opportunity to play in our 2016 Mount Michael Central Otago Autumn Golf Classic, just get an entry form! All the information you require is on our website www.centralotagogolf. co.nz, download an entry form and enter or post to Central Otago Autumn Golf Classic at PO Box 443 Alexandra 9340 or email to classic@centralotagogolf.co.nz.

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Playing Alexandra, Arrowtown, Cromwell, Queenstown & Wanaka 18 hole golf courses Invigorate the soul and experience the golden delights of Central Otago. This annual Mount Michael Autumn Golf Classic played across five stunning scenic courses is truly a golfer’s paradise! Accommodation and transport packages to and from courses available

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Tasmania hosts Australia’s best tournament for club golfers

asmania’s appeal is undeniable. Year on year record numbers of holiday makers are choosing the Apple Isle and its 16 hours of daylight each day to make the most of their summer holidays. But, how can Tasmania - who does not command the golfing reputation of Melbourne’s sandbelt, the Mornington Peninsula, or the Gold Coast – attract nearly 400 golfers each January to host Australia’s best week of golf for club golfers? Well known for hosting Australia’s and Asia’s biggest and best value tournaments for club golfers, Go Golfing’s annual Wrest Point International Masters Golf Championship in Hobart has been voted the best amateur golf tournament in a survey of 27,200 golfers. The Tasmanian International Masters Golf Championship is a week of golf, entertainment and social fun that brings together nearly 400 golfers from more than 120 golf clubs. It welcomes men and women over 35 and you need to have an official golf handicap- whatever it may be. There are 15 divisions based on age and handicap, and you can be assured to play and compete with golfers your own age and standard. This is a four round tournament with all golfers playing two rounds at both Royal Hobart and Tasmania golf clubs. Tasmania is built on a bluff, surrounded by water and has a hole that is favourably compared to the famed 18th hole at Pebble

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Beach. In stark contrast, Royal Hobart is built on possibly the flattest parcel of land of any course. It draws its character from tree lined fairways with towering gums, strategic bunkering that demands course management and cushioned fairways that are a dream to play off. Nicklaus, Norman, Player - all contested an Australian Open here. And the greens at both courses are fast and true – confident putters will excel. The tournament brings together golfers from every corner of Australia, many clubs and a smattering of overseas entrants. There are singles, couples and groups.

Over 90% of participants know less than 4 other players before the event starts and the Go Golfing team has a reputation for providing a friendly atmosphere and inclusive events so that everyone has an enjoyable and relaxing time. Go Golfing’s founder, Peter McCarthy, always ensures the event program is laced with fun, lots of laughs and a relaxed setting where people feel comfortable and included. “When a reclusive widow tells me that coming to the Wrest Point Masters has been the happiest week since her husband passed then I guess we are doing some-

thing right.” “We make sure we serve up quality food, wine and beer. We bring in world-class comedy for the opening night dinner and we always have a dance band on the final night who play favourites that have the dance floor overflowing. There are winemaker dinners, trivia nights, day tours to leading attractions, nightly happy hours and presentations, lots of time to let personality shine.” “We listen to the players. Many of the improvements we make to Go Golfing tournaments are inspired by the feedback from clients. This year we are adding a ‘single mingle’ before the opening dinner. This way singles and people attending on their own can get to know a few people and that’s more comfortable than arriving at a big dinner on your own.” “This is the 16th annual Wrest Point Masters and the Go Golfing event team continue to challenge themselves to make the event an event to remember. Even with 400 people, there are so many things we do to make participants feel special, including the non playing partners.” The 16th annual Wrest Point International Masters Golf Championship runs 1015 January 2016. Some players choose to extend their Tassie golfing experience and play in the Barnbougle 4 Ball Challenge from 16-22 January. For more information on both tournaments visit www.gogolfing. net.au or +61 7 5508 2250.

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Te Puke Golf Course

COINED as one of New Zealand’s premier rural golf courses Te Puke Golf Course has undergone some dramatic upgrades over the past 24 months and more improvements are set to follow. The new sand-based greens have improved so much the club has been given hosting rights for this year’s Garrard

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Shield. A huge honour and a testament to the hard work done so far. The club kitchen has a quickly growing reputation for providing delicious home style dishes that suit all types of functions from weddings to staff dinners. Call the club and book a tee time or a tea time; you simply can’t beat it!

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Coined as one of New Zealand’s premier rural golf courses Te Puke Golf Course has undergone some Mtupgrades Maunganui Golf dramatic over the past 24 Club monthsMOUNT and more improvements are MAUNGANUI GOLF CLUB, with its chamset to follow. pionship 18 hole, par 72 course, offers golfers challenges to satisfy all levels of players as well as a year-round benign climate. Maunganui is both The new sand-based greensMthave challenging and aesthetically pleasing to play. improved much the hasand been Theso combination of a club sand base a modern irrigation system ensures the course given hosting rights for this year’s is green but dry underfoot. Mt Maunganui is rated as one of Garrardthe Shield. A huge honour and a your finest courses in New Zealand. Whatever handicap this is a golf club that combines testament to the hard work done so far.sport and relaxation in a modern centralised setting. With the introduction of a Mastergrowing Plan, future deThe club kitchen has a quickly velopment is on going with some greens and tees reputation for providing delicious having already been upgraded. Take advantage of a course that has hosted many top amateur and home style dishes thatwhich suithas allincluded types during professional events, the 1970’s and 1980’s PGA sanctioned of functions from weddings to stafftour events, both the 2012 New Zealand Men’s and Women’s dinners. Amateurs Championship and the 2002 Asia Pacific Championship. Call theThe club and book aClub teeemploys time orprofesa Mt Maunganui Golf sional staff to constantly maintain our impeccably tea time; you simply can’t beat it! groomed fairways and greens.

Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a just starting out, you’ll enjoy your golfing experience at our beautiful 18-hole championship golf course. Located just a few km’s from the Tauranga town centre and just 20mins from Mt Maunganui. We have a fully stocked proshop, with hire clubs, and golf carts. We also have an excellent catering and bar team who will look after your taste buds.

Come and play one of New Zealand’s finest courses. Boasting one of the most up to date, spaciously luxurious club houses in the country. The Professional Shop is an integral part of Mt Maunganui Golf Club. Whether it is as a stop during your round to buy a drink or chocolate bar, or for fashion golf clothing, golf equipment to buy or hire, all are available seven days a week from a well stocked Pro Shop. The club also has Professionals on hand to advise on all aspects of the game, from coaching, club fittings and repairs.

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We are a must to play whilst on holidays or travelling. Our picturesque gentle terrain features eye catching views of the sea and Omokoroa peninsular whilst being home to extensive bird and wildlife. Carts and clubs available for hire and catering and bar facilities. Come and enjoy our Omokoroa country hospitality.

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Tauranga Golf Course Omokoroa Golf Club

LOCATED on the southwest edge of Tauranga City on the Racecourse Reserve and 10 minutes from the city centre, the Tauranga Golf Course offers a secluded and peaceful setting for golfers of all ages and ability. Only a two-hour drive from Auckland and a short trip from Rotorua and Hamilton, enhances the popularity of Tauranga as a golfing destination for visiting golfers from NZ & abroad. With a varied and undulating terrain, the Tauranga course has earned the respect of top amateurs and professionals alike as an exacting test of shot placement and

concentration. The course has interesting topography and variation in holes (it has been described as two courses in one) and its fairways and sand based greens are in beautiful condition as a result of permanent irrigation systems. The Tauranga Golf Course has an area of approximately 45 hectares, and is a Par 71 measuring 5571m from the back tees. With PGA Professional Jay Carter and a fully stocked Pro Shop onsite, Tauranga Golf Club is fast becoming the home for up and coming amateur golfers.

Omanu Golf Club

OMOKOROA GOLF CLUB is situated on a small peninsula on the Tauranga Harbour. It is a very flat course built on the harbours edge, and our 3rd and 5th fairways are below sea level. We have 5 different tees, so can cater for golfers of all abilities. And even though we are only 20 mins north of Tauranga, and 15 south of Katkati, we are a friendly country course that is so quiet, you can often only hear the birds and the waves lapping on the shore. In August 2011 we hosted the NZ Mens U19 Champs and there were only 10 rounds under par, out of over 300, which shows the challenge the course can offer

from its back tees. Our course has produced many great golfers over the years from NZ reps, Jan Higgins, Stephen Scahill and Andrew Stewart to current touring professional Kieran Muir. So make sure you get out soon to enjoy this hidden gem. You’ll find Omokoroa Golf Club on Links View Drive, which from the State Highway 2, turn onto Omokoroa Rd, onto Kaylene Place and onto Links View Drive. For more information, phone 5480384, fax 5482384, or email info@omokoroagolf.co.nz

ESTABLISHED in 1971, the Omanu Golf Club has built a reputation as the “friendly club” and offers a great golfing experience to its members and visitors alike. The golf course itself is of a very high standard and would best be described as parklike. The fairways are irrigated, mostly flat with some slight undulation and the rough is cut to a consistent length which provides a challenge for the better golfer but remains playable for all levels. It’s not just about the Golf at Omanu - the Club offers modern facilities including a Proshop , Café and Bar which all open 7 days per week. You will be

welcomed into the Clubhouse where you will find friendly people, good food and a bar stocked with

a variety of low alcohol options. Omanu Golf Club is a must play for anyone visiting the Bay of Plenty.

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GOLF TRAILS NORTHLAND

MICHAEL MACDONALD – GOLF NORTHLAND’S GOLF DEVELOPMENT MANAGER MICHAEL MACDONALD has been appointed as the Club Capability Manager within NZ Golf. Mike has been a wonderful asset in his role as Northland Golf Development Manager. Northland Golf reported his “ commitment and enthusiasm to the GM role was simply wonderful and we are all most delighted that he remains within the golf administration environment.”

SPRING STROKE PLAY AT WAIPU THE Harcourts Spring Stroke Play 54 hole Tournament was held on the 10-11th of October 2015 at Waipu Golf Club and was enjoyed by all.

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(Harcourts Major Sponsor), David Annan (Remuera – winner), Daniel Bennett (A1 Homes Sponsor).

Results: 1 David Annan, Remuera, WINNER - 205 2 Napo Henare, Waipu, 1st Runner up - 210 3 Dave Singer Waitakere, 2nd Runner up - 211 4 Muray Saunders, Waipu, 3rd Runner up - 213 5 David Graham, Waipu, 4th Runner up - 213 6 Greg Shanaghan, Waipu, 5th Runner up - 213 7 Glen Dobbs, Pukekohe, 6th Runner up - 214 8 Noel Chandler, Waipu, 7th Runner up -214 9 Darren White, Waitakere, 8th Runner up - 214 10 Murray Donaldson, Waipu, 9th Runner up - 215 11 Douglas Shadbolt, Waipu, 10th Runner up - 216 12 Ian Kitchen, Waipu, 11th Runner up - 217 13 Ken Poulson, Waipu, 12th Runner up - 217 14 Thomas Neylon, Remuera, 13th Runner up - 218 15 Peter Gresson, Royal Auckland, 14th Runner up - 219 16 Bob Glen, Waipu, 15th Runner up - 220 17 Andrew Fisher, Maungakiekie, 16th Runner up - 221 18 Laurie Bell, Royal Auckland, 17th Runner up - 221 19 Rhys Joule, Waipu, 18th Runner up - 221 20 Allan Richards, Waipu, 19th Runner up - 221 21 Bruce Allan, Matarua, 20th Runner up - 221

NORTHLAND AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHIP THE Northland Age Group Championship was played at Hikurangi Golf Club on Sunday, October 11, 2015. Results: Kiwi Division- 9 holes- 1 Prize – Best Gross- Kiwi Winner Name H/C Gross Nett Aaron Halaapiapi 30.7 51 Jack Hay Nil 67 Tyson Allen Nil 56 Rafe Fleming -Bone 45.8L 46 Winner Glyn Fleming -Bone 54.4L 58 Camryn Wyatt -Logan Pending 70 Under 13 Girls – 18 holes – 2 Prizes – U13 Gross Winner, U13

Nett Winner Name H/C Gross Nett Setiny Pheng 13.7 91 77 Gross winner Kendal Wyatt-Logan 33.6 98 65 Under 13 Boys- 2 Prizes- 18 holes- U13 Gross Winner, U13 Nett Winner Name H/C Gross Nett Aiden vander Nist 19.8 98 78 Cole Allen 27 96 68 Nett Winner Craig Hockings 19.4 96 76 Tarrin Rous 13.6 86 72 Gross Winner Under 16 Girls – 27holes – 2 Prizes- U16 Gross Winner, U16 Nett Winner Name H/C Gross Nett Danielle Ngakuru 31.5 155 109 Soktaera Sean 5.5 122 115 Soktaerodh Sean 7.2 113 103 Gross & Nett Winner Belinda May 7.4 120 110 Taylor Wyatt-Logan 8.3 126 114 Under 16 Boys – 27 holes – 2 Prizes – U16 Gross Winner, U16 Nett Winner Name H/C Gross Nett Luke Ho 15.7 131 107 Nett Winner Chris Shepherd 10.7 126 110 Gross Winner Bradley Foster 10.2 135 120 Liam McFarlane 8.7 128 115 Under 19 Girls – 27 holes – 2 Prizes – U19 Gross Winner, U19 Nett Winner Name H/C Gross Nett Brooke Kingi 15.1 115 114 Gross Winner Taimana Ngakuru 0.8 131 109 Nett Winner Under 19 Boys- 27 holes – 2 Prizes – U19 Gross Winner, U19 Nett Winner Name H/C Gross Nett Ben Bowmar 3.9 115 109 Nett Winner Michael Walker 11 129 113 Christian Nitsche +0.2 114 114 Gross Winner Jamie Thomas 3.5 116 110 Junior Boy Player of the Year = Christian Nitsche Junior Girl Player of the Year = Brooke Kingi Winner of the Boy’s Junior Tour = Cole Allen Winner of the Girl’s Junior Tour = Taimana Ngakuru 

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(North Shore) who has been cemented in the No.1 position in the district over the past year in representative events and Chang-Gi Lee (Pupuke) who has had a stunning break out season winning the Bay of Plenty Open and literally being in contention in almost every event he has competed it. Interesting and exciting times ahead for the districts most talented players.

Redwood Park. Some of the scores were amazing considering the pressure players can be under when every shot counts. Darren and his team did an outstanding job with the course – well done. The ground is drying up nicely and we are starting to get some summer roll back.

REDWOOD PARK WINNERS NORTH HARBOUR WIN SOUTHEN QUADRANGULAR TITLE THE North Harbour open grade men have won the 2015 Southern Quadrangular at Nelson Golf Club on October 17 and 18, to cap off a fantastic year so far for North Harbour’s golfs top men’s team. The team of Mark Hutson (North Shore), Cam Jones (North Shore), Jake Meenhorst (Huapai), Ben Jujnovich (Redwood Park), Sam Reese (Peninsula), Nathan Kim (Gulf Harbour), Kevin Koong (Huapai), James Hydes (Peninsula) and manager Peter Reid were the pride of the association walking away with the title and trophy. With a win over Wellington on Saturday morning 5.5 / 2.5 and a halve with Tasman (4/4) in the afternoon the stage was set for Sunday morning to be a shootout between North Harbour and Canterbury for the title. On Sunday morning North Harbour came out firing to be in a slightly stronger position at the half way stage and on the back nine pulled away to a 5.5 /2.5 victory. This marks the first time North Harbour have won the event since 2011. The Harbour Open Grade men’s team have had a fantastic year to date so far with results as follows: V Auckland (June) – Win 5.5/4/5 V Northland (July) – Win 6/4 V Bay of Plenty (August) – Win 10/6 V Wellington (S Quad) – Win 5.5 /2.5 V Tasman (S Quad) – Halve 4/4 V Canterbury (S Quad) – Win 5.5/2.5 The final two representative events will be the national SBS stroke play teams event in mid-November and the Interprovincial in early December, both in Invercargill. Five players travel to the SBS and five plus a reserve to the Interprovincial. Two players who were unavailable for the Southern Quadrangular due to other commitments will be available for the both national events, namely Jason Gulasekharam

CONGRATULATIONS to the following recent winners at Redwood Park Golf Club: Women’s Midweek Strokeplay Champion Fay Peate (pictured below).

Senior winner Ben Jujnovich is pictured with Silver winner Ellen Doughney.

Men’s Midweek Strokeplay Champion Len Green (pictured below).

Results: Ben Jujnovich (Senior) Ellen Doughney (Silver) Garry Ball (Intermediate) Rhiannon McLeod (Bronze 1) Rod Nicholson (Junior Men) Margret Alldred (Bronze 11) Peter Broadhurst (C Grade) Denise Over (Bronze 111) Neil Stuart (D. Grade) Tankun Morrell (Junior Boys) 

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Special mention also to Runners up Pamela Barker and Barry Coupland.

REDWOOD JUNIORS TROY, Antony, Tankun and Din played in in the Leo Hendry Tournament, run by the Auckland and North Harbour Eagles at Maungakiekie on Monday 28th September. They all enjoyed the day, Tankun came runner up with 40 Stableford points (third on a count back). Well done!

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AUCKLAND GIRLS WIN INTERPROVINCIAL THE Auckland Junior Girls team of Yena Chang (Akarana), Rose Zheng (Pakuranga), Shantael Ligliga (Aviation), Jessica Huang (Pakuranga), Carmen Lim (Manukau) and Chloe Maguire (Remuera) won the prestigous Girls Interprovincial tour-

nament for the first time by defeating the Waikato team 3.5 mqatches to 2.5 in a gripping final played in early October The team qualified top in their section defeating Taranaki 5.5 to 0.5; were defeated 2.5 to 3.5 by Canterbury; defeated Wellington 4 matches to 2; defeated Northland 4 matches to 2 and in the last round of round robin play beat Manawatu / Wanganui by 5 matches to 1. It was the top of the order that lead Auckland to victory in the final with Number 1 Yean Chang winning 3 and 2; Rose Zheng winning 5 and 4 at Number 2; Jessica Huang defeating K.Durie at Number 4 and Chloe Maguire finishing all square to secure the win.

AUCKLAND WOMEN RETAIN DUNES QUADRANGULAR TROPHY THE Auckland women retained the Dunes Quadrangular with two good wins and a hard fought half in the final game. Taranaki were defeated 6.5 matches to 1.5; however the result was closer than the final score with Yena Chang, Rose Zheng and Munchin Keh having to fight hard to the end. Next up Bay of Plenty were beaten by 6 matches to 2 easy wins to Munchin Keh (8/6), Rose Zheng (4/2) and Sonia Bak (5/4). The final round was a hard fought contest against near neighbours Waikato. An early win by J’aime Bellingham and a half to Carmen Lim set up an intriguing battle. Close wins to Jessica Huang and Rose Zheng and a half to number Munchin Keh gave both teams bragging rights – a draw 4 all. However, Auckland retained the trophy on a countback of games. Unbeaten for Auckland for the weekend were number 1 Munchin Keh; number 2 Rose Zheng and number 7 Carmen Lim.

AUCKLAND JUNIORS CLAIM RALPH CUP THE Auckland Under 19 team gave retiring Manager Peter Davie the best farewell present when they won the Ralph Cup at the Te Puke Golf Club for the first time in six years. Played last month, first up they defeated defending champions Bay of Plenty by 3 matches to 1. They then beat a strong Nortland team 2.5 matches to 1.5 and tyhen claimed the title by beating Waikato by a similar score. This was arguably the youngest Auckland team to compete in an Under 19 competition with the average age being just 16.

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GOLF TRAILS It was fitting tribute to Peter Davie who is retiring after 19 years at the helm of Auckland Junior Golf.

SENIORS SUCCESS AT CLARKS BEACH THE Clarks Beach annual 2-day Seniors Tournament was held on the 12th and 13th October, where a maximum field of 120 took part. The main sponsor was Winger Motors of Pukekohe, with a Suzuki Car being the prize for the first hole in one on the par 3-16th, on the second day of the tournament. Supporting sponsors were Osbornes Real Estate of Clarks Beach & Waiuku, EZGO Golf Carts (Golf Imports Ltd), Stonz Jewellers of Southgate Shopping Centre Takanini, Pukekohe, Newmarket and Westgate Shopping Centre featured with a watch for a hole in one on the 5th at any stage throughout the tournament. Aristocrat Gaming were also a supporting sponsor. Competitors came from as far as Apia (Western Samoa) in the north and Christchurch in the south. A feature of the results was Terry Tapp scoring his age or better on each day with a 74 on the 1st day and a 73 on the second day to win the overall gross prize. A great dinner was supplied by the local caterers and entertainment on Monday night by Des Chitty. All were winners on the day as the tournament is very popular and old friendships were re-acquainted.

Pictured are the 2015 Ralph Cup Winners, Karan Nalam, Cameron Harlock, Joe Tiplady, Connor Barker and Peter Davie (Manager).

JUNIOR TOURNAMENT AT CLARKS BEACH THURSDAY 8th October was the Lance King Transport sponsored Junior Tournament at Clarks Beach Golf Club. The day started a little wet and cold but quickly turned into a pleasant day. The scoring was excellent with several scores in the low 70’s. Main winners were: Under 19 Boys Gross: Andrew Meng (Remuera) 72 Stableford: Joshua King (Clarks Beach) 39 points Under 15 Boys Gross: Cameron Harlock (Royal Auckland) 74 Stableford: Cody Kennedy (Pukekohe) 46 points Girls: Gross: Carmen Lim (Manukau) 75 Stableford: Grace Jung (Aviation) 36 points Other notable scores were: Karl Jorgansen (Aviation) 72: Willy Eady (Muriwai) 73: Jake Meenhorst (Huapai) 74: Ethan Daculan (Manukau) 75: Karan Nalam (Royal Auckland) 79: Henry Wang (Pakuranga) scored 39 stableford points.

Stableford Winner: John Finlay (Clarks Beach) 86 – Runner up Ray Grundy (Howick) 80 points Women Division 1: Gross Winner Sandra Stevens (Pukekohe) 185 – Runner up Eva Williamson (Waipu) 192 Stableford Winner: Pat Gard (Waipawa) 73 – Runner up Ray Friend (Kapiti) 69 Women Division 2: Gross Winner Carol Holland (Northland) 197 – Runner up Kathrine Holland (Northland) 206 Stableford Winner: Faye Lack (Formosa) 74 – Runner up Jody Harper (Clarks Beach) 72

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What made it even more special was that he was in the Fleetline Distributors team who sponsored the hole and he was using a new Bridgestone ball that the club pro Sam Thomas had convinced him to try only moments earlier. Sadly David picked the wrong hole to score his ace. If he or in fact any of the field had holed out on Hole 11 they would have won a 2015 Subaru Forester 2.5i valued at $47990.00. The event was something of a passing of the guard with Alan Beale retiring as CEO of Totara Hospice South Auckland during the year and we took the opportunity to

WELL it could not get any better at Pakuranga Golf Club – a cheque for $21,000 for the Hospice, fantastic weather, the course in superb condition, a record field of 160 golfers, a record level of sponsorship and to top it off a hole in one with the very first shot of the day. Yes, David James (pictured) holed his tee shot on Hole 6 a few seconds after the starting hooter.

Results: Men’s Division 1 Gross Winner: Terry Tapp (Clarks Beach) 147 – Runner up Garry Vui (Apia) 160 Stableford Winner: Ray Van Tilberg (Clarks Beach) 87 – Runner-up Henry Marsh (Clarks Beach) 84 Men’s Division 2 Gross Winner: Bill Holt (Hauraki) 176 – Runner up John Cullen (Clarks Beach) 186

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welcome the new CEO Tina McCafferty along with her team of Mel and Katherine. Two new major naming rights sponsors came on board – Winger Motors and Pakuranga Park Village. The retiring naming rights sponsor Simmonds Lumber their past and present executives Neil Fredricson, Paul Elsmore and Tom Kelter were acknowledged for their support of this event over the past 12 years. Other sponsors were also acknowledged: ICB Distributors,Fleetline Distributors, Lundia, Visor Distributors, Chill Rite, Heineken, Cascade NZ Ltd,BNI Howick, Embroide Me, Power Turf, Botany New World, Cascade NZ Ltd, John Packham, Pakuranga Golf Club Weekday Men and the Rat Pack. Results: Best gross over 55years – Sun Alliance Cup David Clifton Best nett over 55 years – Gwen Jarman Trophy – Harry Brewer Best stableford over 75 years – Diehard Trophy – Dave Millar Best stableford Men’s open division – John Hukins Best stableford Women’s open division – Margaret MacIver Best nett over 55 years – Graeme Groome Best nett over75 years – Colin Frank Best nett Men’s open division – David James Longest drive – Justin Pognacik Nearest the hole 6 – David James – Hole in One Nearest the pin Hole 9 – David Clifton Nearest the pin Hole 11 Justin Pognacik Nearest the pin: Hole 15 – Justin Pognacik 

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HAMILTON GOLF CLUB’S JUNIORS THE annual schoolboy and schoolgirl club championships were held over two days

last month at Hamilton Golf Club. The top division of boys was played over 54 holes with the boys aiming to follow in the footsteps of some previous winners David Smail and Stephen Alker and last year’s winner Denzel Ieremia. Bayley Waudby in his last year as a junior held his 36 hole lead to take out the title from Sam McGovern by four shots. In the girl’s division, Zoe Huang and Maddi Miller were even after the first round but Zoe came out on top after the second round to win by one shot. Two particular highlights were eagles to Daniel Schultz on the par four 6th and to Sam McGovern on the par five 10th. Full results: Lowest Gross Round: Bayley Waudby 71. Lowest Nett Round: Natalia Coppins 63. Boys Division One: Winner: Bayley Waudby Best Nett: Sam McGovern 2nd Gross: James Fellows-Ford 2nd Nett: Samat Wattanasuwan 3rd Nett: Leo Ko Boys Division Two: Best Stableford : Seiga Ikemura. Girls Division: Winner : Zoe Huang Best Nett: Zoann Huang 2nd Nett: Holly Miller. 2nd Gross: Maddi Miller Kiwi Club Division: Best Gross: Nicholas O’Neill. Best Nett: Jorja Scott

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS AT MATAMATA THE Club Champ finals were played on Sunday the 12th of October with awesome conditions once again. Taking out the seniors (just for a change) was Paul Wood, well

done Paul, nine in a row, wow. The Senior Plate was won by Rex Mason. Well done to Alex Johnson winning the Intermediate Division, with Robson Tarrant winning the Intermediate Plate. The Junior division was won by Tim Theobald, with Maurice Vosper winning the Junior B division.

THAMES AREA INTERCLUB HAURAKI Golf Club hosted the annual contest for the area trophies on Sunday 12 October. The Thames Valley Clubs compete annually for the Dragichi Trophy (men), the Birchall and Valley Shields (women). The day was fine, the course hard and fast, some golf was very good. Thames Golf Club women won the Birchall Shield (contested between Thames, Hauraki and Paeroa clubs), Waihi Golf Club won the Valley Shield (contested between Waihi Paeroa and Thames) and Hauraki won the men’s contest for the Dragichi Tankard contested between Thames, Hauraki, Waihi and Paeroa. Some very fine scoring on the day. Thames Judy Watene led the women’s scoring with 46 points, followed by Barbara McFarlane, also from Thames. In the men’s event, Hauraki men dominated, with young golfers Korbin Green and Keegan Walsh having the rounds of the day with 46 and 44 points.

THAMES VALLEY INTERCLUB — BIRCHALL SHIELD HONOURS were shared for the recently Held Thames Valley Interclub event played at Hauraki Golf Club on October 19.

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GOLF TRAILS Played in great conditions.This competition has been played since 1989 between teams of 12 men and eight women from Hauraki, Thames, Paeroa and Waihi contesting the Birchall, Valley and Tennent Shields, and the Draghici Tankard. Playing a stableford competition, scores from each team were averaged to determine the winners. Leading stableford scores— Hauraki: Korbyn Green 46; Keegan Walsh 44; Trevor Hollister 41; Bevan Woolf, Robyn Wallace 40; Mike Karl, Don Lynch, Ron Davis 39; Ross Dalgety, Janet Davis, Paula Parfitt, Paul Mitchell, Caroline Lynch 38; Sandra Rickards, Andrew Davis, Robyn Taylor, Shona Dalgety 37; Claire Williams, Jacqueline Davey 36. Paeroa: Darryl Parker 38; John Saxon 37; Dean Pentecost 36; Mike Hayes 34; Kevin Sharp, Peter Dent, Dick Berendt, Trevor Lewis 33; Tracy Manktelow, Lyn Pullan, Paul Milner 32; Marina van Steenbergen 31; Tony Brutnall, Ron Bell, Lorraine Jordan 30. Thames: Judee Watene 46; Barbara McFarlane, Steve Gooder 40; John Farquhar 37; Brian Meek 36; Esther Hall, Chris Chapple 35; Suzee Watene 34; Don Lyon 33; Bill Watene 32; Doug Madgwick 31. Waihi: David Gear 43; Mark Hume 41; Pat Sandford 36; Wendy Matutinovich, Bev Ireland 35; Tony Gallaugher 34; Nancy Ross, Heather Houston 33; Sharon Deacon, Ken Mustard 32; Bob Hoggard 31; Susan Mustard, Nan Hoggard, Rodger Bagshaw, Graeme Sandford 30. Twos: Keegan Walsh, Shona Dalgety, Sandra Rickards, Ron Davis (Hauraki); Mike Cotter (Paeroa); Barbara McFarlane, Esther Hall (Thames); Mark Hume (2), Ken Mustard, Rodger Bagshaw, Wendy Matutinovich (Waihi). Birchall Shield ( Men only) between Thames, Paeroa, Waihi— won by Thames. Valley Sheild ( Women only) between Thames, Paeroa, Waihi—won by Waihi. Tennent Shield( Men and Women) between Hauraki, Thames, Paeroa— won by Hauraki. Draghici Tankard ( Men and Women) between Hauraki, Paeora, Thames Waihi— won by Hauraki.

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WAIHI GOLF CLUB RAISES $1200+ FOR ST JOHNS WAIHI Golf club’s St Johns Charity Golf Tournament was played in stunning conditions on Sunday October 19. Club players supported fund-raising efforts on the day, and together with local businesses, who had been very generous in their sponsorship, an auction of a donated electric golf trundler, the money raised for St John was in excess of $1200. Leading stableford scores: Men: Dan Moloney 41; Pat Slaven, Terry Gerbich, Tom Rowbotham, Len Cameron (Hauraki) 38; Brian Robinson,Steve Parker, Rodger Bagshaw, Des Johns 37; Ray Fisher, Pete Rowe 36; John Drent, Jock Stronach, Tony Gallaugher, John Henderson 35; Rod O’Brien (Tauranga), Jeff Rendall (Huntly), Barry Keogh, Logan Taylor (Hauraki) 34; Vernon Hall (Huntly), Geoff Lee, Wayne McMillan (Huntly),David Gear, Ted Murray, Andy Roche 33; Ken Purcell, Fred Keys, Michael Matutinovich, Bob Hoggard, John Ritchie 32. Women: Marg Ritchie, Bev Ireland 39; Jane Crawford, Sharon Deacon, Val Webber, Robyn Taylor (Hauraki) 35; Mavis

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er. Travis Delich’s 4 round total of 327 won him the title but only by 4 shots from Mark Landl on 331 and Jim Costello on 333. Colin Giles also increased his lead in the Junior division. His final total of 336 was 24 shots ahead of Jock Prescott on 360. Colin Ridge was a close third with 362 and Graeme Brown was only 1 shot further back. The rest of the field played a nett competition. Mike Bowers’s 72 saw him take out the Tradezone player of the day. He was followed by Bob Burns, David Mansell, Andy Rostenburg and Ruru Falwaller on on 76. The Lakeland Meats nearest the pin was won by Jason McIntosh and the Mole and Chicken long putt was taken out by Manu Vincent. It was on the 18th green and measured 29 metres. 

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JOANNE WINS QUADRANGULAR STORY: TARANAKI DAILY NEWS

TARANAKI’S Joanne McDonald had a win and a half at the Dunes quadrangular in Te Awamutu last month. Despite not winning a match at the Dunes quadrangular at Te Awamutu last month, there were some encouraging performances from a number of players in the Taranaki’s women’s golf team. Taranaki lost 6½-1½ their first match to Auckland, then lost narrowly 4½-3½ to Waikato. In the final round, Taranaki were beaten 6½-1½ by Bay of Plenty. Number one Holly Winter had to play a trio of New Zealand representatives and while she only managed a half in her three matches, there was much for Winter to be encouraged by. Playing against Auckland’s Munchin Keh, Winter found herself four down after nine holes, but fought back to be all square after 16, only to lose the last two holes. She then played Chantelle Cassidy and secured a well earnt half. In her final match against Bay of Plenty’s Alanna Campbell, Winter lost one down in another closely fought contest. Her younger sister Tyla also found herself up against some high calibre opposition in the number two spot. She battled hard to half her match with Rose Zheng – a golfer many in Auckland say may be the next Lydia Ko. Against Waikato’s Brooke Hamilton, she lost 4/3, before losing her match against Bay of Plenty’s Emmalee

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226) who was third. Borren’s third round score of 70 was the only sub-par round of the tournament – an indication of how difficult the course played over the days. Scores of the other New Zealand team members were: Ninth, Michael Barltrop (77-76-77-230) and 25th, Reg Fleet (79-79-83-241).

MANAWATU OPEN SHOWCASES TOP PLAYERS

THE Urenui pair of Eddie Hollard and Peter Hermann won the Sporty’s Open at Fitzroy golf course last month. Played in showery conditions, 32 pairs teed off for the combined net event. Hollard (70-5-65) and Hermann (80-15-65) had a combined score of 130 beating the Fitzroy pair of Shane McAuley (86-19-67) and Kerry Stockwell (81-18-63) on countback. Fitzroy’s Robert Koot (76-14-62) and Danny Joubert (89-19-70) finished third.

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THERE were also some encouraging signs for the selectors of the Taranaki men’s senior team following the efforts of a number of players at the Manawatu Open at Manawatu golf course last month. Played in wet and windy conditions that threatened to shorten the event to 18 holes, five Taranaki golfers finished in the top 10. Tumahu’s Joseph Doyle (75-75-150) finished second one shot behind the home course winner Regan McConaghty. Westown’s Andrew Searle (78-74-152) finished in a share of third. Inglewood’s Ben Joseph bounced back from a first round 81 to fire a one-over 73, with New Plymouth golfers Zach Lewis (74-82-156) and Fletcher Broderick (75-81-156) rounding out the top 10.

NEW ZEALAND TAKE ON JAPAN STORY: TARANAKI DAILY NEWS

NEW PLYMOUTH’S Murray Martin was part of the winning New Zealand senior men’s team which beat Japan by seven shots at the Asia-Pacific senior championships at the Qingdao Linghai Hot Spring Golf Club in China. Played over 54 holes, Martin (79- 84-74237) finished 17th – 18 shots behind wire to wire winner Eduardo Bagtas (73-72-74219) of the Philippines in the individual event. New Zealand’s victory in the teams’ event was in large thanks to the efforts of Frank Borren (78-75-70-223) who finished second and Andrew McKechnie (76-76-74-

URENUI PAIR WIN SPORTY’S OPEN STORY: TARANAKI DAILY NEWS

CLUB CHAMPS DECIDED AT KAITAKE ALL the Club Championships have been played at Kaitake Golf Club. Winners were; Senior Men D. Simpson with M. Brown runner-up Intermediate Men R. Cloke with W. O’Donnell runner-up Junior MenS. Skene with C. Sole runner-up Limited MenM. Neild with D. Keegan runner-up Weekend Women Bronze 1 D Jones with J. Farrant runner-up. Bronze 2 M Pettigrew with P Gray runner-up. Mid-week Women Bronze 1S Burgess with T McEldowney runner up Bronze 2K Vernon with A Murdoch runner up For the first time there was a ‘play-off’ between the Mid-week and Weekend Women to determine who will represent Kaitake at the Taranaki Champion of Champions and Rosebowl this year. Silver Division winner was S Richardson (WE) with R Robins (MW) runner-up Bronze 1 winner was S Burgess (MW) with D Jones (WE) runner up. Bronze 2 winner was K Vernon (MW)

with M Pettigrew (WE) runner up Congratulations to all the winners and all who participated. The Kaitake team defended the 2014 Taranaki Top Team title in atrocious weather that only the hardy venture out in. This year they came second to Manaia by 2 points. Well done team, you did us proud. Coming up soon – Kaitake Club Christmas Hamper on November 7th with the BTW Open Christmas Hamper to be played on 22nd November.

MID WEEK 9 HOLE NEWS CLUB Champ Finals have now been completed at Kaitake Golf Club with the 1st Section’s Pat Wilcox taking the victory over Heather O’Sullivan and 2nd Section winner Jenny Clarke over Susan Cottam. A celebration morning tea followed at The Carriage in Oakura Village. Pat will be hoping to continue her winning form when heading to Stratford to contest the annual Taranaki 9 Hole Champion of Champions later this month. Good Luck Pat and good luck to the rest of the Kaitake girls playing in the 9 Hole Open. The Super 9 series has finished with round 6 accolades going to 1st Section Jo Wilson-West and 2nd Section Chrissy Warden. Both players carded low nett scores. Thursday victories go to Thelma White for Stableford, Team W (Jo Wilson-West and Pat Wilcox) for combined nett. Monday 5th October saw the 9 Hole ladies host their Open Day – although entries on the low side, nothing else matters when there is good company, good food, good prizes and of course good golf. Home advantage saw Kaitake in the top 3 spots of the 1st Section – Christine Alexander, Jean Keegan and Jo Wilson-West. 2nd Section to Urenui’s Anthea Davidson, and Fitzroy players Patty Jones and Lynette Kilmartin. Closest to the pin on the 4th – Christine A. Lots to be grateful for this month – long may it continue.

TWILIGHT GOLF WONDERING how to spend the extra hours of summer? Come and join us at Kaitake. Twilight golf will start on Tuesday

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SUMMER MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL AT KAITAKE A SPECIAL $200 Summer Membership will be available again at Kaitake Golf Club from 1st November till the 28th February. This allows you to play as many games as you like over that period. This is an opportunity for new golfers or casual golfers to get into their golf. A deal can be done if you wish to continue on and join as a full member. Talk to Jacqui in the office.

CHIPPERS KEEN AT KAITAKE (5 – 12 year olds) Our keen ‘Chippers’ are still getting together ever second Sunday for coaching and a few holes of golf. Hopefully the weather will warm up now and more will join in. Phone the office on 6-752 7665 for the next Chippers day. 

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JUNIOR INTER-PROVINCIAL TEAM FINISH THIRD THE Hawkes Bay Junior Inter Provincial team has played very well and finished third in the NZ Inter-provincial championship at Waikato last month. The team comprised: Dallas Williams, Adam Winter, Thomas Alderson, Gabriel Winchop, Mako Thompson, Wade Williams, Taine Manaena and Kaleb Tawera. The Hawkes Bay Association congratulates all the players on their performance on and off the field.

WAIPUKURAU WIN ASHCOTT CUP 2015 THE final playoff for the Ashcott Cup was held at Maraenui last month between Waipukurau, Southern zone winners, and Hawkes Bay / Karamu, the winners of the Central zone pool. The matches were close, many going to the last hole, but Waipukurau proved the stronger team, winning 5 games to 3. This is the first time since 1969 that Waipukurau has won, and it was great to see two teams which have not featured for a number of years playing off in the final.

QUADRANGULAR TOURNAMENTS THE annual quadrangular team match play tournaments between Wellington, Taranaki, Manawatu / Wanganui, and Hawkes Bay were held at Westown Golf Course, New Plymouth on 10-11 October. Shand Cup (Senior Men) – 4th: The overall result was disappointing although in reality it was expected. With 3 of the senior players out for various reasons, the bottom end of the team did struggle. The top of the team (TORO players) were not far away which is encouraging for December. It was a good learning experience for the juniors in the bottom of the order. Sybil Green Salver (Women) – 4th: Shand Salver (Junior Boys) – 3rd: Many thanks to the selectors and managers of all three teams for the huge effort they put in organising the teams and for their support over the weekend.

OPEN DAY SUCCESS AT HASTINGS GOLF CLUB “WE couldn’t have asked for a better day”, comments Michelle Campbell, Administration Manager for Hastings Golf Club. “The

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Open Day was an ideal opportunity to invite the local community to sample our facilities and see for themselves, how stunning a course we have.” The Hastings Golf Club Open Day was held on 11 October; widely promoted as a great day out for families and those keen on trying golf. “It was free for people to come along and enjoy our covered driving range, short course, putting green and have a go in our Hole In One Competition. The prize was a $20,000 Suzuki Swift, so that was a very popular attraction on the day,” says Michelle. The Club also organised lots of free activities for families, including bouncy castles, face painting and SNAG children’s golf equipment, which was popular throughout the day. “Local presenters of The HITS, Martin & Sarah, were also present, giving out heaps of spot prizes,” says Michelle, “which really added to the atmosphere of the event.” The Open Day went from 10.00am to 2.00pm, and organisers estimate around 275 visitors came along to check out the club. “We also promoted a special membership offer, which attracted quite a bit of interest, and we even signed up some new members on the day,” adds Michelle. “It was great to see so many new faces at the Club, particularly the children enjoying times with their parents, on the driving range and putting green. We are delighted with the outcome. And the weather couldn’t have been better! ” Hastings Golf Club would like to thank

sponsors of the event, Bayswater Vehicles, The HITS and Grande Gourmet for their support.

TWILIGHT GOLF AT HASTINGS HASTINGS Golf Club Twilight Golf started on 20 October and everyone is welcome it’s very relaxed, lots of fun and the perfect way to unwind on a ‘school night’. On every Tuesday, from 3.30-5.30pm. Only $6 for members and $11 for non-members. Nightly meat packs from Grande Gourmet, and each round you play is an entry in to the draw to win a custom fit set of TaylorMade irons valued at $2299. Contact Brett or Glenn in the Pro Shop on 879 7382 for more details! 

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FEILDING GOLF CLUB CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS ON a very wet and windy Sunday, the 2015 Club Championship finals were played at Feilding. Results: MEN Senior: Winner Michael Atkins; Runner up Ben Anderson Intermediate: Winner Neil Anderson; Runner up Wayne White Junior: Winner Lee Welsh; Runner up Gareth Eckersley Junior B: Winner David Ives; Runner up Geoff Shannon Hegarty Cup: Winner by default Scott Sutherland Morgan Cup: Winner Kerry Davies; Runner up Kevin Small Hutana Cup: Winner Piki Toa; Runner up Garry Wood Intermediate 2nd 16: Winner Ian Blunden; Runner up Trevor Bain Junior 2nd 16: Winner by default Herrick Perry WOMEN Senior: Winner Anne Schnell; Runner up Jennie McKelvie Intermediate: Winner Gillian Martin; Runner up Dale Bain Junior: Winner Judy Plimmer; Runner up Rella Rutherford Senior Plate: Winner Sharon Howe; Runner up Ellen Dougherty Intermediate Plate: Winner Ann Stewart; Runner up Shirley Frederickson Junior Plate: Winner Annette Waugh; Runner up Jane Bolton-Riley 9 HOLERS MEN Senior: Winner Russell Parker; Runner up Darryl Warren Junior Plate: Winner by default Sonny Mataki WOMEN Senior: Winner Heather Haswell; Runner up Clare Rowse Junior: Winner Marie Atkinson; Runner up Dorothy Northcott

SPRING THEN SUMMER GOLF FUN DAYS AT LEVIN GOLF CLUB DURING last month Levin hosted an open mixed tournament known as Spring into Summer pairs. It is a different format and a lot of fun. It’s played 6x6x6 holes at a time. The first six as foursomes, 2nd six as Ambrose then six as a best ball. The concept

is on handicap and stableford points. They had a very good field and all enjoyed pleasant weather and great company. The winners were Bruce and June Churchill from Linton Camp Golf Club. Bruce is currently their Club Captain. 2nd Rosie Priest and John Fisher. 3rd Gill and Roger Perring. 4th Shirley Calder and Ross Campbell. All from Levin Golf Club.

MANAWATU WANGANUI WIN SHAND CUP THE Manawatu Wanganui mens Senior and Junior teams came away with wins at the annual Shand Cup and Shand Salver played at Westown Golf Club in New Plymouth last month. It was a great performance by their teams against some very good opposition and is an excellent boost heading into the SBS and Toro events in November/December. Also encouraging was the performance of their women’s team playing in the Sybil Green competition. Our team’s had struggled at this event in the past couple of years, but this year challenged for the win right down to the end against Wellington, and finish 2nd overall. They had a 4 all draw with Taranaki, followed by a large 7 – 1 win against Hawkes Bay. Eventually they went down to Wellington 5.5 to 2.5, but the match was closer that the final result. The 10 player mens Senior team, was playing without Junior Tatana and Rhys Harold, who had to withdraw prior to the event, and therefore had a couple of players that are relatively new to representative golf in Shay Melis and Matt Francis. Both players competed very well and only had one loss from 3 matches. Rhys Watkins and Guy Perry both very familiar with the course having grown up New Plymouth, had 3 wins, while Regan Cording and Josh Sedgwick both had 2 wins and a half to remain unbeaten. At number one Lachie McDonald had 2 wins, and lost 1 down to Wellington’s Jonathan Cane, who was also familiar with the course having spent his early playing years in New Plymouth. At number 2 Hayden Ring, also a former Taranaki man, won his final hole against Wellington’s Kerry Mountcastle for a half, to ensure the win for the team. Ring drove it onto the final green, a short par 4 playing downwind. While taking driver is a risky shot, he forced his opponent into making a crucial error, resulting in the hole win for Ring. At number 4, Stu Smith also had a crucial last hole win, to halve his match against Brayden Mazey.

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The 4 player Junior team, were trying to defend the trophy they won last year. Greg Shaw and Liam Finlayson were the rocks at 1 and 2, both winning all 3 matches. Jamie Connell also had 2 wins. The team had 3-1 wins over Hawkes Bay and Taranaki and a 2 all draw against Wellington. For the womens team both Katherine Paskins, and Jill Hall had 3 wins from 3, and all players contributed throughout the 3 matches. At number 1, 12 year old, Tara Raj had a difficult assignment, but played well, and had a half against well performed Hawkes Bay number 1, Kate Chadwick.

GLENDINNING CUP RESULTS SIXTEEN teams of four players competed in the annual district Glendinning Cup at Foxton Golf Club last month. The event has a long history and is designed mainly for

club committee members to mix and mingle with those from other club’s. The winners on the day were Taihape Golf Club and Linton Camp Golf Club, who tied on 141, being the combined stableford points of all four team members. Third was the home club Foxton on 138. The Foxton Golf Club was in excellent condition, particularly the greens which were rolling very well. Many thanks to the Foxton club for hosting the event. The members of the winning teams were: Taihape – Peter Valentine, Merv Tapp, Danny Mickleson & Marion Cleaver. Linton Camp – John Lahey, Cynthia Luckham, June Churchill & Colin Offord.

MCCONAGHTY & DURIE CLAIM MANAWATU OPEN MANAWATU members Regan McConaghty and Maraea Durie claimed the Mortgage Link Manawatu Open titles last month. Players had to endure very testing conditions, as both rain and wind played a factor throughout the day. This meant the Manawatu layout was playing close to its maximum difficulty level. Play on a couple of occasions was close to being suspended due to water starting to sit on greens, however officials were able to keep play continuing by sweeping the water off the worst of the greens. The men’s title ended up being a very close contest, however Regan McConaghty was able to hold off Taranaki’s Joseph Doyle by a single stroke. McConaghty shot rounds of 73 & 76, and Doyle 75 & 75. In 3rd equal place was Manawatu’s Stu Smith (77, 75), Rhys Watkins (74, 78) and former Canterbury rep, Andrew Searle (78, 74) who is now living in New Plymouth. Doyle and Searle were part of a 9 player contingent that came down to the event as a trial for the Taranaki rep team. Another shot further back was Marton’s Lachie McDonald (75, 78) and Feilding’s, Liam Finlayson (77, 76). For McConaghty this is a huge result, after a relatively slow start to the representative season. No doubt this would now place him within the frame vying for selection in the Toro team. Selectors will have a difficult task this year selecting the final

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team with up to 9 players potentially in the frame for six spots in that team. Fittingly the conditions played in yesterday, are typical of conditions that teams have played in at times in Invercargill where both the SBS and Toro rep matches will be played this year. All players will be hoping that is not the case at either event this year. Maraea Durie, claimed the womens title by a massive 19 strokes, with rounds of 74, 74, which is even par off the womens course. Durie has recently returned from 4 years in the US, where she played golf as part of the College scholarship programme. In the US she became use to generally fine and hot weather conditions, so the conditions at Manawatu yesterday were relatively foreign to her in recent years. However that did not stop her from playing some great golf, and proving to selectors that she has the goods to perform well at Toro level. In second place was Palmerston North teenager Katherine Paskins with rounds of 84 & 83, followed by Manawatu’s Emma Clayton (84, 86) whom has had a long lay off from competitive golf this year. Congratulations to all players competing in the event, particularly to the majority that forged on to complete both rounds, in the testing conditions. 

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GABRIELLE PALADO ADDS WELLINGTON MATCH-PLAY TO HER TALLY THE rise and rise of Gabrielle Palado’s golfing career took another step up when she won the Wellington Match-play Championship at Shandon the weekend (October 3-4). The 17-year-old from Manor Park Golf Sanctuary had a close tussle with Te Rongopai Clay from Titahi in the final but birdied the 17th hole to win 2 and 1. It was Gabrielle’s third important win in little more than two months. The other two wins were the Shandon Open on August 1 and the Wellington Stroke-play at Te Marua last month, when her nearest rival was 14 shots in arrears. Gabrielle believed her top form was

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mainly down to making the most of her opportunities. “Recently I’ve been able to knuckle down and take the opportunities when they’ve come,’’ Gabrielle said. “I’ve found I have been able to capitalise on some of the strengths of my game. “For example on the reachable (in two) par fives I’ve made good use of my long game.’’ That was evidenced on the par five 17th in the final. She put her second through the back of the green, chipped close and sank the putt for a four. “I’m feeling more relaxed about my game, like there’s no pressure but still wanting to capitalise when I can. “It was very hard in the (windy) conditions today and it was definitely a good test of course management.’’ Meanwhile in the men’s division of the Wellington Match-play it was more of the same with former Manor Park player Jonathan Cane beating Mike Payne (Judgeford) 3 and 2 in the final. Jonathan, like Palado, has also been dominating Wellington golf in recent months. Jonathan also won the Wellington Stroke-play and the Shandon Open and added in the Miramar Open last month.

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THERE were contrasting victories for Jonathan Cane and Gabrielle Palado in the Wellington 72-hole strokeplay golf championships at Te Marua played in September. Cane, the Wellington No 1, snuck home by one shot in the men’s event, ahead of Masterton’s Kerry Mountcastle, while Palado blitzed the women’s field with a 14-stroke margin. For Cane it was a continuation of his strong recent form which confirmed his status as the province’s top amateur. He won the Shandon and Miramar Opens in recent weeks, and was a model of consistency in the wind and rain at the foot of the Rimutakas. After rounds of 70, 72, 70 and 72, Cane (Royal Wellington) was even-par for the tournament but that was enough to claim the silverware ahead of Mountcastle, while Royal Wellington’s Ben Slaven was another shot back in third after he’d stormed to the lead with a second round of five-under 66. “I have just managed to keep the massive scores off my scorecard,” Cane said. “I wouldn’t say I have been at the top of my game but when I have got into trouble I haven’t done anything stupid.” In the women’s section, Manor Park’s Palado also stamped her mark as the best woman player in the region in the absence of Julianne Alvarez who has taken up a US College scholarship. The recent Shandon Open winner, who played No 2 for Wellington at last year’s interprovincial, carded scores of 76, 77, 80 and 77 over the two days to be a remarkable 14 shots clear of her rep team-mate Te Rongopai Clay (Titahi). Emma Hayward (Paraparaumu Beach) was third, four shots further back. Palado went into the final round with a lead of 10 and said she had no intention of simply protecting her lead in poor weather conditions. “I just wanted to go out and have fun. The weather was tough enough as it was,”

she said. Leading scores from the Wellington strokeplay at Te Marua played in September : Men: 284 – Jonathan Cane (Royal Wellington) 70 72 70 72 285 – Kerry Mountcastle (Masterton) 72 70 70 73 286 – Ben Slaven (Royal Wellington) 72 66 74 74 288 – Mark Hutson (North Shore) 74 72 74 68 293 – Elton Nicholson (Boulcott’s Farm Heritage) 70 72 78 73 295 – Adam Church (Miramar) 79 71 73 72 Women: 310 – Gabrielle Palado (Manor Park) 76 77 80 77 324 – Te Rongopai Clay (Titahi) 83 84 76 81 328 – Emma Hayward (Paraparaumu Beach) 88 78 81 81 330 – Alanah Braybrook (Boulcott’s Farm Heritage) 83 83 85 79 336 – Chelsea Sharp (Royal Wellington) 84 84 83 85 338 – Kellie Harrall (Royal Wellington) 83 83 87 85

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NELSON WOMEN’S CLASSIC THE Nelson Women’s Classic is set for Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February. The event has become more accessible, with new regional airlines flying to Nelson. It’s time to book your place in this very popular fixture on the Nelson ladies golfing calendar for 2016. The Nelson Women’s Classic is Sponsored by, Pejo Alpacas, Waimea Family Estate Wines, New Zealand King Salmon, Total Golf, and Nelson Building Society. Some amazing prizes are on offer together with a car for a hole in one. The weather in February is normally more settled and the links course will be playing hard and fast with the run that suits most women, hence some great scores. Saturday’s play will be Pairs Best Ball Stableford, playing with your partner. There is a car to be won, courtesy of Kia Nelson and Sujon Frozen Berries for a hole in one, Saturday only. A shotgun start at 1.00 p.m. will enable plenty of time for your arrival into Nelson. For those of you planning an early arrival there will be time to visit our renowned Saturday morning market. People watch whilst sampling some of our local delicacies, visit our many shoe shops, and swim at our gorgeous Tahunanui Beach or just chill out in our beautiful city with its many attractions. After play will be prize giving in the clubhouse, an opportunity to enjoy our sponsors products. Total Golf will have a wide range of women’s golf wear available on site. Sunday’s play will be Single Gross, Nett and Stableford with tee times starting from 8.30 a.m. in handicap order. Division one

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will be Silver 0 to 18.4 index. The remaining entries will be divided into even divisions depending on entry numbers. The top prize of the day will be for Best Nett over all divisions. Prize giving will commence in the Clubhouse once all play is complete again leaving some time to enjoy what Nelson has to offer, a trip to a local vineyard perhaps or for the more energetic a cycle along one of our beautiful cycle paths. There are many other golf courses nearby to explore so we look forward to welcoming you at Nelson Golf Club in February. This is a popular event so urge you to get in early with your bookings. Entries and more information go to www.nelsongolf.co.nz or contact Allison O’Donnell, Nelson Golf Club, 03 5485029 or Shirley Otton, shirl.otton@gmail.com Some of the feedback received from previous participants: “A well organised and professional tournament. “Our group from Auckland thoroughly our weekend in Nelson, a fantastic venue and everyone made us feel welcome.”

THE WEST COAST CHALLENGE THE West Coast has a long golfing history and is proud to offer The West Coast Golf Challenge, a great experience for both local golfers and friends from ‘away’ – which is every part of the world that is not on ‘The Coast’. March 1-March 4 2016, will be the 4th edition of the West Coast Golf Challenge. It is a great opportunity to combine four rounds of golf on four quite different courses with the chance to experience some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. The four hosting clubs are Westport on their Kawatiri links at Carters’ Beach, Reefton on their Glenburnie course, Hokitika on their links course at Mahinapua, and Greymouth on their course at Kaiata. All of the courses will offer different challenges, from the links courses of Hokitika and Westport to the parklands layouts of Reefton and Greymouth, and all will be well prepared and presented. Good hospitality is guaranteed. This is the West Coast after all! Visitors are encouraged to take time either before, during or after the tournament to visit picturesque landmarks such as Denniston, Cape Foulwind, Charleston, Punakaiki, Oceana Gold mine, Lake Brunner, Brunner Mine, Shantytown, Lake Kaniere, Hokitika Gorge or The Glaciers and all of the beauty that lies between and beyond.

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The chance should also be taken to be impressed by and get your own examples of the wonderful art and crafts that the West Coast prides itself on. A good variety of accommodation and restaurants are available in all of the towns and visitors can choose to relocate for the next day’s play, which the schedule readily allows for, or make any of the towns their base for the duration of the tournament. The courses will be played in the following order, Westport, Reefton, Hokitika and finally Greymouth. Tournament organisers are confident that visitors and locals alike will be impressed with the $14000-plus value prize list. The tournament will be a stableford in three divisions, one for women and two for the men. With fields over 100 in the last two years we expect the limit of 120 players to be reached fairly quickly so enter early to avoid disappointment. Interested readers should email westcoastgolfchallenge@ yahoo.co.nz to express interest and receive an information pack, or visit the tournament website at http://westcoastgolfchallenge.com for more information and an entry form. Send your entries to Brian Hampton at brian.hampy@vodafone.co.nz or post entry and cheque payment to West Coast Golf Challenge C/o Brian Hampton, 15 Main Street, Reefron 7830. Entry is confirmed on payment. 

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CANTERBURY EXCEL AT BOYS INTERPROVINCIAL THE Canterbury Boys Team performed exceptionally well beating the top North

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GOLF WAREHOUSE CANTERBURY MATCHPLAY OSCAR CADENHEAD and Grace Senior took out the championship titles at the 2015 Golf Warehouse Canterbury Matchplay at Pegasus Golf Club. Cadenhead played Anthony Weatherhead who played his way through the draw beating Jake Hallinan, Tom Parker and Nic Kay. Cadenhead overcame a big hurdle in the semi final when

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he beat defending champion Jordan Bakermans 4/3 and then went on to beat Weatherhead in the final 4/2 for the title. The lure of playing at Pegasus convinced Grace Senior to return to the championship after she won the women’s title at Templeton in 2013. In her final against defending champion Juliana Hung she held a slight advantage throughout turning at 1up with Hung making some great up-and-downs to stay in touch. The women’s semi finals were quality matches with Amelia Garvey and Momoka Kobori both going down 2/1 in close battles. The Men’s Master’s Final was a replay of last year’s match-up which Aaron Forsyth won narrowly, however the tables were turned this year with Andrew Dufton winning 4/3. In the Women’s Masters Joanne Kent led throughout over Cheryl Kemp winning 5/4. Thanks must go to Pegasus for being su-

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perb hosts. The course played up to championship standard and provided a sterner test for the top players than they had experienced through the winter months. A big thank you to Murray Brown and his team at the Golf Warehouse for continuing to support the tournament.

GIRLS FINISH FOURTH AT GIRLS INTERPROVINCIAL AT the Girls Interprovincial the Canterbury team played off for 3rd and 4th position, a great achievement with a new line up. They played Bay of Plenty in the final playoffs and finished with a 3 all draw. Juliana Hung was selected for the playoff and narrowly lost on the second hole. It was a great result from the Canterbury Girls team of Hillary O’Connor, Juliana Hung, Jasmine Rou, Jessica Crosbie, Lina Park and Amy Weng and of course it wouldn’t be possible without the Manager, thanks Elisha Crosbie. Round 1: Canterbury v Wellington - Draw 3-3 Round 2: Canterbury v Auckland - Canterbury won 3.5-2.5 Round 3: Canterbury v Manawatu-Wanganui - Canterbury won 5-1 Round 4: Canterbury v North Harbour - Canterbury lost 4-2 Round 5: Canterbury v Northland - Canterbury won 5-1 Playoff 3/4: Canterbury v Bay of Plenty - Draw 3-3 (lost in playoff)

CANTERBURY PLAYERS PERFORM WELL AT NZ EAGLES THE NZ Eagles Championship held at the St Clair Golf Club in Dunedin saw golfers from around New Zealand selected to represent their Eagles Association. Maddie May (Russley), Kazuma Kobori

(Rangiora) and Jack Ryder (Weedons) represented Canterbury and performed well winning the Team Stableford competition for the 54 hole competition. Maddie May had a great tournaments with three consistent rounds 87, 91, 86 along with Kazuma Kobori 78, 75, 80 and Jack Ryder 75, 79, 80.

GREAT NUMBERS AT JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS THE October school holiday junior tournaments were held at the Kaiapoi and Pegasus Golf Clubs this week with 51 junior players from various club competing. Conditions were good for scoring at both courses with a number of players scoring eagles, including William Bastings who had back to back eagles at Pegasus. The overall gross for grade one was won by Dominic Brettkelly (Hororata) with 73, 71 from Henry Bryden (Russley) on a countback from William Bastings (Clearwater) on 146. The grade two division was won by Hayden Lam (Russley) on a net score of 128 and in second place Oscar Wilson a net score of 137. The girls division was won by Amelia Garvey (Kaiapoi) with rounds of 73, 76 and the best net Amy Weng (Russley) on 137.

MILLENNIUM TROPHY THE annual Millennium Trophy event between 20 players each from Aorangi-South Canterbury and Canterbury Central clubs was played at Tinwald on Monday. Canterbury was represented by play-

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ers from Hororata, Greendale, Weedons, Waimakariri Gorge, Tai Tapu, Ellesmere, Akaroa, McLeans Island and Lincoln. The Canterbury ladies were unable to wrest the trophy from Aorangi who defeated Canterbury by 623 to 601 aggregate stableford points. Highlight of the day was a hole in one by Jude Simpson of the North Otago club Tokarahi.

CANTERBURY MEN FINISH SECOND AT QUAD THE 3 Under Canterbury Men’s Team have finished second at the Quadrangular fixture played at the Nelson Golf Club. They had good wins over Tasman 4.5-3.5 games

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