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t’s a funny game, golf. That’s a line I’ve used before. But when I say funny, I don’t mean stupid. It’s funny because it’s the person with the least amount of points that wins. In cricket, for example, if you get 100 points as a batter, you’d be delighted. If you get 100 points as a golfer, you are from delighted (unless we are speaking about stableford points). In golf no one is pitching or bowling a ball at you at more than 100kmh. In golf you are not running at someone else, who is trying to tackle you to the ground. In golf we are not trying to impress judges who award points. It’s nice to have a beautiful golf swing but beauty counts for nothing.

Playing the course, not the man There’s only one object in golf. That’s to get the ball in the hole for the least amount of points. It doesn’t matter how it is done, as long as it’s within the rules. I make these points following a recent conversation about how inconsistent golfers can be. We all know it. One day we have a great round, the following day we are 10 shots worse. It doesn’t matter whether we are talking about the world’s best professionals or local club amateurs. All that is different is the level at which the inconsistencies occur. If a top pro had four over par he’d be highly disappointed. I would be highly delighted. I believe one of the main reasons for our inconsistency is that we are not playing against each other, especially in a strokeplay

event. In most other sports one person is playing another or one team is playing against another. In golf we are playing the course, not the person. In a strokeplay event we try to play our best, we add up the scores at the end and the one with the least amount of points is the winner. We didn’t have to tackle anyone, we didn’t have to hit someone’s wickets, we didn’t have to put on a stylish performance to impress a judge and we didn’t have to out run or out jump anyone. All we had to do was hit the ball as far as we could from the tee, avoid going beyond the line of white or red pegs that seem to be everywhere, stay clear of the idyllic pond of water or the babbling brook, keep away from

the magnificent row of trees that could be one hundred years old, avoid those massive holes full of sand and try to hit the ball into a hole that is so small that we need to put a flagstick in it to show us where it is. We also had to hit the ball as straight as we could — unless, of course, we had to bend it. We also, at times, had to hit the ball really high and other times really low. Then when we got to that nice piece of closely mown grass where the hole is, we find the ground is not even flat. We have to try and judge how far the ball will bend left or right because that nice piece of closely mown grass has little hills in it. It’s a funny game, golf. But we love it.

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From agony to delight for Ben Campbell in NZ PGA L ast year it was agonising defeat in a playoff. This year it was a delightful two-shot win. That was the scenario for Wairarapa golfer Ben Campbell who won the New Zealand PGA Championship at the Manawatu Golf Club in Palmerston North last month. In the same tournament the previous year Campbell lost to Jarryd Felton of Australia in a playoff. That was bad enough but it got worse just a week later when he suffered another playoff loss, this time in the New Zealand Open near Queenstown. Campbell, 26, was still coming to terms with his NZ PGA win when speaking soon afterwards. “I was close a couple of times last year. I suppose it hasn’t really sunk in yet,’’ Campbell said. “My game has been feeling really good lately so it’s nice to get the win, especially around here with family and friends around.’’ Campbell, who used to live directly across the road from the first tee at the Masterton Golf Club, said a change to his putting technique had helped. “I changed my putting about two weeks ago and I was quite surprised how well it held up this week. I missed a short one on the front nine today but I knew exactly what I had done and I took some time out to reset and ultimately holed some good ones coming in.’’ In the final round Campbell gained the outright lead on the 14th hole and his confidence with the putter continued. “There was a nice one on 15, it was weird. I was standing over the putt and I just knew that I was going to hole that one.” Campbell had a share of the lead after first and third rounds with scores of 64, 66, 67 and 69 for a total of 18-under 266. Windy conditions prevailed on the last day but Campbell said that did not faze him. “I was actually really happy when I woke up this morning and saw how windy it was. I thought it would

suit my game and I thought anyone would struggle to go really low out there. “I felt pretty calm out there the whole time. I learned from last year, especially at the (New Zealand) Open, so I didn’t get nervous. It was nice to put myself in position and get across the line.” It was a line he crossed with his mother Jan Wyeth caddying for him. “Mum caddied for me in a couple of pro-ams earlier in the year and we won both of them. So I thought it is close to home, she can get on the bag and we managed to get across the line again. Maybe mum is the lucky charm. “I also had a lot of mates from Wellington come up and family travel here so it was pretty special to get the win in front of them.” This was Campbell’s first victory as a professional but also closes a chapter on his career that was marred by mysterious injuries which limited his playing schedule in 2015 and 2016. “It was a pretty tough time; I spent a lot of money and was told a few times that I would never play golf again,” Campbell added. “I saw so many doctors trying to figure out what was wrong and I just kept not taking no for an answer. I stuck at it and saw light at the end of the tunnel. “I have worked really hard to get where I am. Through my injury I pretty much had to start at rock bottom again so it’s a pretty sweet feeling to get the win and get the monkey off my back.” Deyen Lawson and Ash Hall, both from Victoria, finished equal second with contrasting final rounds. Lawson’s final 18 holes was even par while Hall had six-under 65. For his win Campbell collected $A17,022. to put him 15th on the PGA Tour of Australasia order of merit. Other New Zealanders in the tournament included Nick Voke and David Smail who finished in a tie for seventh while Tim Wilkinson ended in a tie for 13th at 11 under.

World Golf Foundation appointment

GA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has been named chairman of the World Golf Foundation, the organisation uniting the golf industry to support initiatives to grow the game. “I look forward to continuing to work closely with the members of the World Golf Foundation in our efforts to find new ways to bring this great game to a broader, younger, more diverse audience,’’ Monahan said of his latest appointment. “We are excited about the state of our

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sport and confident that with continued collaboration, we can ensure its future growth and success.” Monahan succeeds LPGA commissioner Mike Whan in the World Golf Foundation role. Monahan was appointed the fourth commissioner of the PGA Tour in November, 2016, officially taking office and succeeding former commissioner Tim Finchem on January 1, 2017. Monahan joined the PGA Tour in 2008 as executive director of The Players

Championship and had served as deputy commissioner of the PGA Tour since 2014. He assumed the additional title of chief operating officer in early 2016, working directly with Finchem on the entire scope of the tour’s business operations and strategy. Monahan came to the PGA Tour from Fenway Sports Group (FSG). He served as FSG’s executive vice president, leading the sales and business development team for the property ownership and

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representation divisions. The World Golf Foundation’s chief executive officer Steve Mona said of Manahan’s latest appointment: “Commissioner Monahan’s leadership will be critical as we address several issues of importance to the game. Raising awareness and promoting the game’s health, economic, environmental and charitable benefits are all key priorities and he will be instrumental in leading our efforts in these areas.”

Ko leads all the way to win Australian Open SOUTH KOREAN JIN YOUNG KO HELD HER NERVE TO LEAD FROM START TO FINISH TO WIN THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S OPEN AT KOOYONGA GOLF CLUB IN ADELAIDE By Andrew Spence

laying in her first tournament as an LPGA member, Ko shot a three-under 69 to post a four-round total of 14 under and win by three shots in the South Australian capital from compatriot Hyejin Choi. Australian LPGA rookie Hannah Green was third on 10 under from fellow Aussie Katherine Kirk who shot the round of the final day to finish on nine-under on the difficult Koyonga course. The win earned Ko $US195,000. Ko, 22, started her round with two birdies and was never headed despite Choi closing to within one stroke midway through the final round. She said she was quite nervous during the round but knew the victory was hers when she holed a birdie putt on 17. Earlier in the week, Ko flagged she wanted to drink some South Australian wine after the tournament and she said after the win she would open the bottle of Penfolds Grange she was given at the presentation ceremony. Ko said the win was particularly significant for her as it came on Korean New Year’s Day.

Jin Young Ko following her win in the Women’s Australia Open in Adelaide. Photo: Golf Australia

“I will meet Angel Yin and I think we will party tonight on the beach,” she said. It is the third year in a row the Australian Women’s Open has been held in Adelaide following successful events at Royal Adelaide and The Grange. It was announced during the tournament that the South Australian capital

will continue to host the event until at least 2021. The players praised the quality of the Kooyonga course with former world No1 Ariya Jutanagarn, who finished tied for seventh, saying it was among the toughest on the LPGA tour. Green, 21, played in the final pairing

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with Ko and said it was great to be contending in her national open particularly in her rookie LPGA year. “I was proud of myself with how I handled myself … all around, it’s been a good week,” Green said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better start. “My goal was to get into every major, and I know that’s quite hard, being a rookie this year, so hopefully I’ve made enough money and keep making money to make sure that I’m definitely in.” Marina Alex was the highest placed American, finishing in a tie for fifth on seven-under with Aussie No 1 Minjee Lee. South Australia’s Stephanie Na was in a tie for 19th with New Zealand’s Lydia Ko. Na started her round brilliantly with a hole in one on the par three third hole, hitting the ace with a six-iron from 153 metres. However, unlike Sweden’s Jenny Haglund, who won a Genesis car for her ace on the 14th on Saturday, there was no prize for Na. “I was just pumped to hit the green because it is not an easy green to hit. There was no car but one on the scorecard is always nice to write.

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Oh so close for Wenyung Keh N E W S in Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

ew Zealand golfer Wenyung Keh was beaten in a playoff to one of the world’s top women’s amateur tournaments. It came in the inaugural women’s Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship which was held in Singapore last month. Keh, from Auckland, reached the playoff courtesy of a brilliant final round of four under par, which included an eagle three on a par five. She had rounds of 69, 72, 68 and 67 at the Sentosa Golf Club to give her a four-round total of 276, a score shared by three other players from Thailand, the Phillipines and Japan. Keh, 20, was beaten on the first playoff hole but afterwards remained happy at what she had achieved. “It was a great week and I’m happy I gave myself a chance,’’ said Keh who was dressed in black like her New Zealand rugby heroes. “This was a new experience I can really learn from and I don’t think I’ve been in a four-way play-off before. I just wanted to enjoy myself this week, play on an amazing golf course and it just turned out really well.” Keh these days is playing her golf in the United States for the University of Washington, alongside another New Zealand star, Julianne Alvarez. Keh was one of six New Zealanders to play the Asia-Pacific. The others were Amelia Garvey who finished 24th, Brittney Dryland (40th), Juliana Hung (42nd), Caryn Khoo (47th) and Rose

Zheng (missed the cut). The tournament was won by 15-year-old emerging Thai star Atthaya Thitikul. She lead from start to finish but it took three extra holes before she was crowned the winner. Thitikul, who only turned 15 on the Tuesday in the week of the tournament, started the event at 53rd in the world amateur rankings, with recent highlights including becoming the Ladies European Tour’s youngest-ever winner last July and gold medals in the South-East Asia Games individual and team events in Malaysia a month later. The Singapore win earned Thitikul invitations to the LPGA tournament ANA Inspiration (March 29-April 1) at Mission Hills Country Club in California and the Women’s British Open (August 2-5) at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire in England. Born in Bangkok, Thitikul made her major championship debut at the Women’s British Open last August and the following month played in her second major at The Evian Championship in France, where she made the cut. “I’m so excited because this is the first year of this championship,’’ Thitikul said. “It’s so great that my name is the first one on the trophy,” said Thitikul, who played in her first LPGA event at the Honda LPGA Thailand last February, when she had just turned 14. “My golf today wasn’t so good, even though I started so good and played well in the

Wenyung Keh, in her all black colours, at the Asia Pacific Amateur in Singapore .

play-off. But I didn’t ever really get nervous because I came here to learn and get experience. “Now, I’m so excited to play in two more majors. I’m really looking forward to returning to the Women’s British Open and I would like to make the cut this

time, but my main objective is always to play happy and gain more experience.” Six Japanese and five Koreans finished in the top 20, while five Filipinas finished in the top 30. The original field started with 83 players representing 18 nations, with 48 aged 18 or under, and

53 made the halfway cut. The Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship has been developed by the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) and The R&A to nurture talent and provide a pathway for the region’s elite female amateurs to the international stage.

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New Zealand making it’s name as an international golf destination GOLF NEWS

ew Zealand is aiming to capitalise on its status as an award-winning golf destination to lure more overseas golfers to play its courses. Tourism New Zealand’s golf tourism initiatives have been ratcheted up since the country was named 2018 golf destination of the year for the Asia-Pacific region in global golf tourism organisation IAGTO’s 18th annual golf tourism awards. A total of 38 of New Zealand’s leading golf courses have joined IAGTO as part of a collaborative partnership to accelerate the appeal of New Zealand as an international golfing destination. The courses fall into two categories of marquee courses and experience courses. Marquee courses comprise 14 of the New Zealand’s most iconic names, including world top 50 Cape Kidnappers, Kauri Cliffs and the dramatic alpine-set Jacks Point. Experience courses, numbering 24, have been selected for delivering something special and uniquely New Zealand to the visiting golf traveller. With the support of IAGTO, Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) will be expanding its golf tourism activities over the coming three years, starting with its largest delegation at the seventh Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC), taking place in Manila from April 22-25, where TNZ will also be an international sponsor. Participants already include the Royal Wellington Golf Club, Otago Golf Club, The Kinloch Club, Cape Kidnappers Golf Course, Terrace Downs Resort, PaR nz Golfing Holidays, Premium

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Golf New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand. Between 2018 and 2020, TNZ will also showcase its golf product at the international golf travel market and IAGTO’s North America golf tourism convention (NAC), this year being held in Central Oregon, from June 24-27. IAGTO chief executive Peter Walton said: “When all export ready or tourism-friendly golf courses in a destination work together, they make a much greater impact on the golf travel industry, and this is exactly what has happened in New Zealand, led by a very proactive national tourist board.

“This, in turn, acts as essential guidance for international golf tour operators keen to feature, promote and sell this extraordinary golf destination to their golf travelling customers.” Stephen England-Hall, TNZ’s chief executive, said: “Golf tourism to New Zealand is showing significant growth with a year-on-year increase of 18 percent in rounds played by international visitors for year ending April 2017. “New Zealand has around 400 golf courses and offers incredible variety, from oceanfront sub-tropical courses in the north to alpine settings in the south. Golfers can easily travel to a

range of courses while in New Zealand sampling what each region has to offer on their way and this is a huge drawcard. “Our partnership with IAGTO will showcase New Zealand’s golf offering on the world stage reaching millions of golfers in all markets around the world.” As part of this project, IAGTO will establish a New Zealand chapter and a New Zealand operators' club for its member golf tour operators that promote New Zealand as a golf destination.

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Amelia Garvey

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he third Lydia Ko scholarship was completed last month with Amelia Garvey and Rose Zheng enjoying their time learning from one of New Zealand’s best golfers, Lydia Ko. The Lydia Ko scholarship was designed to inspire the next generation of woman golfers to strive for the top, to see what it takes to get there and ultimately help grow the number of New Zealanders competing with Ko on the world’s richest golf circuit for women, the LPGA Tour. On this occasion Garvey and Zheng were the worthy scholarship recipients, traveling to Scottsdale in Arizona to spend time with Ko, as well as some of the key people in her team, as she prepares for the 2018 LPGA Tour season.

The opportunity to see behind the scenes and to see Ko preparing for the season ahead gave Garvey and Zheng an insight into just what it takes to compete with the best on the LPGA Tour. Both players highlighted the purpose and intensity Ko brought to the practice tee and the course while training throughout the week. Said Garvey: “Lydia was able to chat with us, have a joke and enjoy that moment, but when she turned to hit the next ball on the range or out on the course you could really feel the intensity lift. “It was a noticeable shift of focus and attention to the next task that I’ll be looking to bring into my practice and play.” Garvey and Zheng also noticed how

Ko’s training was set up to address her skill refinement while also linking it quickly to testing her execution of those particular skills. There was a mixture of both technical and performance training, which formed an important part of her day to test the work that was done on the range, putting green or short game. A highlight for the girls was taking Ko on in a two versus one battle which they managed to halve despite Ko’s best attempt to get the better of them where she finished the day at six-under par on the tough Mineshaft course at the Scottsdale National Golf Club. New Zealand Golf high performance manager Gregg Thorpe, who spent the week with the players, continues to be impressed by what Ko is giving back to

the game and believes this very special scholarship will play an important part of the future success of women’s golf in New Zealand. “Partnering with Lydia to bring this scholarship to life over the last three years has been fantastic,’’ Thorpe said. “Having these players working alongside Lydia as she prepares for her season is quite special, it’s both inspiring as well as a genuine opportunity to learn from one of the best. “Thanks must go to Lydia and her family for putting the scholarship in place so early in her career.” Garvey returned to the University of Southern California where she recently accepted a college scholarship, while Zheng has come back to New Zealand.

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Garvey and Zheng spend a week with Ko

Duff dominates in New Zealand Seniors

tuart Duff of Hastings put on a dominant display to win the New Zealand Seniors by four shots at the Christchurch Golf Club. Consistency was key for the 55-year-old who had rounds of 71, 70 and 71 to hold off the country’s No 1 ranked senior Brent Paterson, who is the current Australian Seniors champion. With 166 competitors and 45 international players in the field, which included a very strong Australian contingent, this was a superb victory by the former Central Districts cricket representative.

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The Christchurch Golf Club course was challenging throughout the week and set up with a mixture of different tee and pin placements to test the best players over the three-day event. Wind played a large factor on days one and two with Duff having the best score in each round which separated him from the pack. Englishman, Alan Mew won the 65-69 division by three shots over local golfer, John Sanders which was a fitting reward after travelling from the other side of the globe to participate in one of our biggest events on the calendar.

Stuart Duff, winner of the New Zealand Seniors’ Championship held in Christchurch.

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A single handicap

he way golfers around the world will calculate their handicaps is set to be transformed by a new system developed by The Royal & Ancient (R&A) and the United States Golf Association (USGA). The new world handicap system, to be implemented in 2020, follows an extensive review of systems administered by six existing handicapping authorities comprising Golf Australia, the Council of National Golf Unions (Congu) in Great Britain and Ireland, the European Golf Association (EGA), the South African Golf Association (SAGA), the Argentine Golf Association (AAG) and the USGA. The new system will feature the following: • Flexibility in formats of play, allowing both competitive and recreational rounds to count for handicap purposes and ensuring that a golfer’s handicap is more reflective of potential ability. • A minimal number of scores needed to obtain a new handicap; a recommendation that the number of scores needed to obtain a new handicap be 54 holes from any combination of 18-hole and 9-hole rounds, but with some discretion available for national or regional associations to set a different minimum within their own jurisdiction. • A consistent handicap that is portable from course to course and country to country through worldwide use of the USGA course and slope rating system, already successfully used in more than 80 countries.

• An average-based calculation of a handicap, taken from the best eight out of the last 20 scores and factoring in memory of demonstrated ability for better responsiveness and control. • A calculation that considers the impact that abnormal course and weather conditions might have on a player’s performance each day. • Daily handicap revisions, taking account of the course and weather conditions calculation. • A limit of net double bogey on the maximum hole score (for handicapping purposes only). • A maximum handicap limit of 54.0, regardless of gender, to encourage more golfers to measure and track their performance to increase their enjoyment of the game Quantitative research was conducted in 15 countries around the world, through which 76 percent of the 52,000 respondents voiced their support for a world handicap system, 22 percent were willing to consider its benefits, and only two percent were opposed. This was followed by a series of focus groups, in which more than 300 golf administrators and golfers from regions around the world offered extensive feedback on the features of the proposed new system. This feedback has helped shape the world handicap system, which has been developed by the R&A and the USGA with support from each existing handicapping authority as well as the Japan Golf Association and Golf Canada. R&A chief executive Martin Slum-

bers said: “We are working with our partners and national associations to make golf more modern, more accessible and more enjoyable as a sport and the new world handicap system represents a huge opportunity in this regard. “We want to make it more attractive to golfers to obtain a handicap and strip away some of the complexity and variation which can be off-putting for newcomers. Having a handicap, which is easier to understand and is truly portable around the world, can make golf much more enjoyable and is one of the unique selling points of our sport.” USGA chief executive Mike Davis said: “For some time, we’ve heard golfers say, ‘I’m not good enough to have a handicap,’ or ‘I don’t play enough to have a handicap.’ “We want to make the right decisions now to encourage a more welcoming and social game. We’re excited to be taking another important step – along with modernising golf’s rules – to provide a pathway into the sport, making golf easier to understand and more approachable and enjoyable for everyone to play.” The tenets of the new system focus on three main objectives. They are to encourage as many golfers as possible to obtain and maintain a handicap; to enable golfers of differing abilities, genders and nationalities to transport their handicap to any course globally and compete on a fair basis; and to indicate with sufficient accuracy the score a golfer is

reasonably capable of achieving on any course around the world, playing under normal conditions. Given worldwide alignment towards a single system, all parties will now embark on a two-year transition period targeting implementation in 2020. When adopted, the world handicap system will be governed by The R&A and the USGA and administered by national and regional associations around the world, with safeguards included to ensure consistency as well as adaptability to differing golf cultures. The existing six handicapping authorities represent approximately 15 million golfers in 80 countries who currently maintain a golf handicap. The announcement is the latest step in a multi-year collaboration between The R&A and the USGA, as well as national and regional golf associations around the world to introduce one set of rules of handicapping, aimed to support modernising, growing and improving accessibility of the sport. As an extension of their support of the rules of golf worldwide, Swiss watchmaker Rolex has made a commitment to support The R&A’s and the USGA’s efforts to implement a world handicap system. Rolex’s contribution to excellence in golf is based on a rich heritage stretching back more than 50 years, forged through pivotal partnerships at every level of the game, from the sport’s leading professional and amateur competitions and organisations, to players at the pinnacle of their sport worldwide.

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system for the world 1. What is the world handicap system (WHS) all about ?

Golf already has a single set of playing rules, a single set of equipment rules and a single set of rules of amateur status overseen by the USGA and The R&A. Yet, today there are six different handicap systems used around the world . Each is well developed and successfully provides equity for play locally, but each of the different systems produce s slightly differing results. The WHS will unify the six systems into a single system that will : • enable golfers of different ability to play and compete on a fair and equitable basis, in any format, on any course, anywhere around the world ; • be easy to understand and implement, without sacrificing accuracy; and • meet the varied needs and expectations of golfers, golf clubs and golf authorities all around the world and be adapt able to suit all golfing cultures . After significant engagement and collaboration with the existing handicapping authorities and other national associations, it has been agreed that the time is right to bring the different handicapping systems together as a fourth set of rules, in support of the global game. In addition, this project has provided an opportunity for the existing handicapping authorities to come together and share their combined experiences to produce a system which is modern and relevant for the way the game is played today around the world. The WHS will encompass both the rules of handicapping and the course rating system (formerly the USGA course rating and slope system. 2. What are the benefits of the world handicap system? As the world becomes a smaller place with a much greater frequency of international play (as demonstrated by golf returning to the Olympics in 2016 ), the R&A and the USGA believe the development of a single handicap system will result in easier administration of international events and, potentially , allow national associations more opportunity to focus attention on golf development and strategic planning to support the sport . It would also provide the opportunity to evaluate de-personal golfing data to help monitor the health of the game . 3. How will existing handicaps be used for the world handicap system? Also, is my handicap expected to change when the system goes live? Existing scoring records will be retained and, where possible, be used to calculate a handicap under the WHS. For most players, their handicap will change only slightly as they will be coming from systems which are generally similar to the WHS. However, this will be dependent on many factors – including the number of scores available upon which the calculation of a handicap can be based. National associations are being encouraged to communicate this message to clubs and golfers, i.e. that the more scores available in the scoring record at the time of transition, the less impact golfer s will feel on their handicap. 4. Will the world handicap system impact the way the game is played in my country or region? It is not our intention to try to force a change on the way that golf is played around the world or to try and remove the variations . The cultural diversity that exists within the game, including different formats of play and degrees of competitiveness, is what makes the sport so universally popular. Through collabora-

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS tion with nation al associations, the goal has been to try to accommodate those cultural differences with in a single WHS . 5. Does the world handicap system have the support of all the existing handicapping authorities and other national associations around the world? Yes. A series of briefing sessions was conducted all around the world in 2015, which aimed to cover as many national associations as possible. The reaction was very positive. It is also worth emphasising that the development of the WHS is a collaborative effort and all the existing handicapping authorities and national associations who are directly involved in the process are very supportive of the initiative. Each of the six existing handicapping authorities have recently gone through their own internal approval processes, and all of them have confirmed their support for the new system. While the USGA and The R&A will oversee the WHS, the day-to-day administration of handicapping will continue to be the responsibility of the existing handicapping authorities and individual national associations. 6. Have you consulted with golfers and golf club administrators about the world handicap system? Yes. We have solicited the opinions of golfers and golf club administrators all around the world via an online survey, to which we received over 52,000 responses. We have also conducted focus group sessions in five markets throughout Europe, the USA and South America. The reaction was overwhelmingly positive; for example, 76 percent surveyed are supportive, 22 percent undecided at this stage and only two percent opposed. 7. What is the timeline for implementation of the world handicap system? We are planning to make the WHS available for implementation by national associations beginning in January 2020, after an extensive schedule of testing, communication, promotion and education. 8. What other details of the world handicap system can you share? Further details of the WHS will emerge over the

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coming months. However, we want to emphasise that it is being designed to be as accessible and inclusive as possible, while still providing golfers with the portability, accuracy and consistency they expect. Offering a couple of examples, golfers will be able to obtain a handicap after returning a minimal number of scores – the recommendation being as few as three 18-hole scores, six nine-hole scores or a combination of both to comprise 54 holes. Handicaps will not lapse after a period of inactivity and the maximum handicap will be 54.0, regardless of gender. These elements are designed to clear a pathway into the game, enabling players new to the sport to feel more welcomed in to the golf community. While the WHS is intended to encourage more golfers to measure and track their performance, it must enhance the enjoyment of all golfers. Therefore, it will be important for clubs to ensure that new golfers with higher handicaps pick up at the maximum hole score and maintain a good pace of play. 9. How and when will golfers and golf club administrators be educated on the world handicap system? The education rollout is scheduled to commence in January 2019, and we have already started to work on a strategy for the development of a global-ready education plan to support implementation and ongoing operations. National associations will continue to carry out the responsibility of educating its membership. 10. Will the introduction of the world handicap system have an impact on the current technology infrastructure? The methods used to receive scores and compute and maintain handicaps remains at the discretion of each national association. While implementation of the WHS will invariably impact different technology and computation services in use around the world at various levels, it is anticipated that any disruption will be kept to a minimum. 11. Is there a place I can go for more information about the world handicap system? You can visit www.usga.org, www.randa.org., or your national association’s website.

Aussies fight out finish of NZ Women’s Seniors GOLF NEWS 14

or the third year running an Australian has won the New Zealand Women’s Senior Championships. The tournament was played at the Bay of Islands Golf Club in Kerikeri in Northland and it was fought out by two Australians with Sue Wooster defeating Helen Pascoe two up. Wooster is amassing a strong portfolio of international placings with a Canadian Women’s Seniors title, and runner-up place at the British Women’s Seniors in 2017. She now has the New Zealand title to add to this impressive list. Pascoe must have thought she was in line for the trophy when she started strongly and was three up after nine holes. Pascoe won the 10th to go four up, only to bogey the 11th against Woosters par, and the match somehow turned against her. Both players struggled with the narrow par five 12th to halve the hole in double bogeys. Pascoe then three-putted both the 13th and 14th, and was back to one up. ‘ Wooster then birded the 16th to square the match, and then made par versus a Pascoe bogey on the 17th, to lead by one, with one hole to play. Pascoe conceded on the 18th when she realised she could not win the hole to force a play-off. Earlier in the day, the Australian pair had ousted out the Southland Robyns and with it, New Zealand’s hopes of getting back the coveted trophy. Wooster needed all 18 holes to take out Robyn Pullar (Invercargill), 1 up. while Robyn Boniface (Queens Park) lost to Wooster 3 and 2. Kim Burke, who was the awarded the NZG Senior Cup for best gross, was the defending champion, having won in 2017 at Waihi. In 2016, Sharon Dawson won the top trophy, at Te Anau. Both Burke and Dawson, are Australian. The Kiwis can still smile knowing that the Australian Senior title is in good hands, with the current title holder being Robyn Boniface, a championship she won last year at the Maroochy River Golf club. The 2018 championship was the 70th, the first played in 1948 at the Waipukurau Golf Course. The 2018 championship included players from 55 clubs around New Zealand and Australia, along with one entrant from the United Kingdom, and a total of 120 players. PaR nz Golfing Holidays, who manage the tournament under the auspices of New Zealand Golf, announced

A group photo of the winners from the New Zealand Women’s Seniors tournament

that the 71st New Zealand Women’s Seniors will be held at the Cromwell Golf Club.

RESULTS Division 1 - NZLGU Challenge Cup S Wooster (Aus) bt H Pascoe (Aus) 1up Plate Winner Annette Muir (North Shore); Flights 1 & 2 Robyn Pellow (Ngaruawahia) & Margaret Ann Salmon (Aus) NZG Senior Veterans Cup – Best Gross Kim Burke (Aus) Eileen Nutt Salver & Badge – Best Nett Dianne Sweeney (Walton) Vesta Cup – Best Gross Player aged 70 and above Robyn Watt (Waratah) Highest Placed Kiwi Robyn Boniface (Queens Park) Division 2 - Waipukurau Jubilee Salver L Urquart (Aus) bt S Cox (Mangawhai) 3/2 Plate Winner Paddy Craig (Dipton); Flights 1 & 2 Eleanor Newton (Chisholm Links) & Ann Needham (Walton) Division 3 - Hawkes Bay Salver C Courtman (Hamilton) bt J Browne (Thames) 1up Plate Winner Pam Waters (BOI); Flights 1 & 2 Pat Woodberry (Aus) & Judy Fullerton (Hauraki)

Division 4 - Manawatu Wanganui Salver Karen Heaven (Hauraki) bt Wendy Thompson (Waitomo) 7/6 Plate Winner Margaret Bishop (Aus); Flights 1 & 2 Peg Purdie (Waitomo) & Sandra Miller (Aus) Division 5 - Canterbury Rosebowl Lorraine Garland (Te Puke) bt Barbara Ashworth Thames 3/1 Plate Winner Leslie Hatcher (Horsham Downs); Flights 1 & 2 Sue Connell (Aus) & Kerry Bazeos (Aus) Division 6 – Maunu Trophy Sandra Robinson (Okaihau) bt Marion Cleaver (Taihape) 20th Plate Winner Susannah Starkie (The Pines); Flights 1 & 2 Sandra Speden (Gore) & Tina Berg (Matamata) Division 7 – Wanaka Jug Lesley Ferguson (Ngunguru) bt Marie Copson (Te Anau) 2up Plate Winner Dianne Cleland (Waikaka); Flights 1 & 2 Raewyn Hale (Riverside) and Janet Choi (Waitemata) Division 8 – Waihi Cup Sandra Rickards (Hauraki) bt Tina Vanengelen (Tuatapere) 19th Plate Winner Flo Wells (Waitemata); Flights 1 & 2 Judy Osborne (Walton) & Angela Williams (Hauraki)

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Sue Wooster, from Australia, winner of the New Zealand Women’s Seniors tournament.

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Carnoustie gains environmental award

arnoustie Golf Links, the host of this year’s British Open in July, has been named environmental golf course of the year 2018 at the golf environmental awards. The environmental golf course of the year accolade is awarded to golf clubs that demonstrate expert efficiency in nature conservation management, turfgrass management, waste management and water management. Carnoustie head greenkeeper Craig Boath said: “We are thrilled to receive this award. It means a lot to be recognised for the great care we take to protect and enhance our natural habitat. “This award is just another example of what our team at Carnoustie can achieve through hard work, enthusiasm, and investing our time into community involvement.” Established in 1995, the awards

have grown in prestige with an ever-increasing focus on achieving higher sustainability standards within the golf industry. Michael Wells, chief executive officer at Carnoustie Golf Links, said: “In what is a huge year ahead for Carnoustie, we’re thrilled to be off to a flying start with the honour of receiving of this award.” Carnoustie Golf Links boasts three courses, all of which are rated in the top-50 in the United Kingdom and Ireland. In 2016, the championship course was ranked the number one course in Scotland by the general public. The championship course has hosted The Open seven times, the Women’s British Open in 2011 and The Senior Open Championship on two occasions, in addition to staging The Dunhill Links Championship annually.

KAURI CLIFFS GREENKEEPER WINS NZ GOLF SCHOLARSHIP

ean Purdy from Kauri Cliffs Golf Course is New Zealand Golf’s top turf scholarship winner for 2017. This scholarship is fiercely contested as many up and coming apprentices aim for higher honours and to be accepted into the sports turf management programme at Otago Polytechnic. The course is also entering an exciting phase by bringing online, a newly de-

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The good work of the Eagles By Dean Murphy New Zealand Golf Chief Executive

recently had the great privilege of attending and speaking at the Eagles national convention in Pukekohe. While it was good to catch up with many friends from around the country, spending time with the Eagles was also a wonderful reminder of all that is good about our game. Our organisation spends its days and weeks trying to encourage more people to play this wonderful game. Our view is that if we can encourage new players to fall in love with the game, they will benefit from the unique and lifelong enrichment the game provides.

Attending the Eagles convention was a vivid reminder of this real and life long enrichment. It is amazing what can be achieved when a group of good people fall in love with our game. For those who are not aware of the Eagles, they are a wonderful group of men and women who have a love of the game and wish to see it grow and flourish. They have some 1450 members who are invited to be part of the club as recognition for their services to the game. While the Eagles get together to enjoy each other’s company and play golf, the real beauty of their story is that everything they do is about giving back. In an understated fashion, over many decades the Eagles have invested signif-

icant amounts of money into young up and coming golfers and junior golf tournaments. Incredibly, the Eagles have also contributed almost $5 million to the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation – a phenomenal achievement for relatively small group of golfers. Aside from the good folk at the Eagles, every single day in my role I meet people who have a life long love of our game. While this is pleasing in itself, what continues to fascinate me is that our game is filled with so many wonderful people. My personal view is that our game not only attracts good people but it also helps to shape them. No other sport has the engrained values and ethos of golf

and I think the fact you can participate for a lifetime ensures the people who play our sport are moulded by their experience in it. I’m a big advocate for golf needing to regenerate and look ahead differently however in the rush to move forward, it is worth continually reminding ourselves of the value of golf and the role golf can play to enhance and enrich its participants. Today more than ever the world needs good people who do good things and I think we should all be proud of the role golf plays in society. Congratulations to the Eagles for all you have done and continue to do for the game. Long may your club proposer.

8th Biennial Golf Managers Association of New Zealand Conference

INNOVATE > CHANGE > SUCCESS 09-11 OCTOBER 2018 QUEENSTOWN

The President and Board of Management of the Golf Managers Association of New Zealand extend a warm welcome to our Golf Club management friends in New Zealand and overseas and invite you to attend the 8th Biennial Conference, held from 9-11 October 2018 in Queenstown NZ, hosted by the Millennium Hotel Queenstown. With an “INNOVATE > CHANGE > SUCCESS” theme we anticipate our speakers will provide a stimulating forum for discussion with ample time set aside to network amongst peers and experience the delights of Queenstown - the “ADVENTURE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD”. DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT. We have secured the services of a very experienced mix of local and international speakers to advise on how to meet the challenge set down by the conference theme.

PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER 2018

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12 NOON Golf Managers Association of New Zealand Golf Day; Managers Challenge Trophy at Queenstown Golf Club

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7.00PM Conference dinner; at Wakatipu Room, Skyline Queenstown with Keynote speaker

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What would I work on if I was going to play again? By Anthony Barkley NZPGA Professional

used to love playing tournaments and hope to one day again play again in some professional events so as I was sitting here at the Auckland Airport dropping off our Japanese golfing friends (One a professional, the others of 1 handicaps.) I was thinking what would I start out working on? Certainly, one area of the game I would start with would be from 80m in. Hitting wedges creates good rhythm especially if you hit a few as your warm up with your feet together. Rhythm pulls everything together and as I was taught, is the glue for any golf swing so work on this first. Next I would look at fundamentals as general swing faults are normally related to a fundamental issue. Fundamentals in-

clude the grip, stance/posture, alignment and I also include the pivot. What we as golfers are after is a chain reaction of good positions during the golf swing. If at any time one of the pieces is broken it disturbs the chain reaction and inconsistent shots will occur. I hope this makes sense as it’s very important to understand. Now, a person does not have to have every fundamental correct but needs to understand how they work with their swing. Have you ever wondered why some players can have a break away from golf but still come back and shoot a par or better. It’s because they understand their swing as well as understand how to play. This is frustrating for many others. It’s ideal to have a perfect grip as its really the only fundamental you can ensure to be correct. You can do in front of your

eyes and the steps to a good grip are easy to follow. But if you have a strong grip for example it can work as long as you know the compensation you need to make each swing. Same thing with posture, if you have a bad back then you will generally know you cant get into a good posture and will lack lower body movement. This will create less swing speed and perhaps an over the top movement (slice). I would accept this but make your short game awesome. Without getting any more technical I think what I would do is hit the range and work to become consistent in my approach to each shot. Stance, grip, ball position, weight etc all the same each shot and give it a chance. Too often I see club golfers jump straight back into golf without checking things. Golf’s a game of rep-

etition and if we change these elements each shot, different shots will occur. Follow a routine to help. The last thing I would do or actually, would not do is to try and fish for answers to you golf issues. I see it every day. I watched this, I signed up to this new online swing, I was told this…….The issue with this is that you don’t know it is the right thing for your swing. The people on the internet (I also have videos so I am one) cannot see you so they are generic tips. They can work if you know your swing through video and previous lessons. My suggestion is to get a PGA professional to help you as we have the experience and knowledge. We deal with your swing right there and then. Avoid miracle cures as they may work for a week, but long term you may suffer.

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events and tournaments. Golf events and tournaments have so many benefits such as that are often taken for granted; The benefits include: Social: Golf and major events such as the PGA Championship bring people together and allow them to socially connect through a mutual interest in our fantastic game, relationships are established between supporters, players and partners of the tournament through the interaction opportunities provided by the wider tournament organising team, the PGA and Manawatu Golf Club. Financial: The 2017 NZPGA Championship was estimated to bring in over $500,000 in gross domestic product to the Manawatu region and this year’s event was even bigger, the 132 competitors pretty much all travelled to the tournament and spectators have come from Australia and all around New Zealand to attend. They all spend money in the re-

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onsidering playing in a multi-round golf tournament this year? ...Then this is the one for you to enter. At last year’s event, everyone involved including players, non playing partners, sponsors and organisers, had a wonderful time! The tournament is played over three wonderful golf courses, namely, Nelson, Greenacres and Motueka, with two days to be played on the highly-rated Nelson Golf Course which has hosted three of the top NZ amateur tournaments. They are the New Zealand Amateur Championships, the New Zealand Seniors Championships, and the New Zealand under 19’s championships. Every event resulted

in glowing reviews for the course from all the players. The courses are all very different, giving the competitors a real challenge for the week. Nelson being a true links course, whereas Motueka is a mature parkland course, and Greenacres offering a mix of challenging waterfront and parkland holes. Tournament dates for 2018 TSB Nelson Festival of Golf are Monday 30th April - Friday 4th May, with a rest day on the Wednesday to allow competitors to put their feet up, or get out and about to visit the many attractions the region has to offer or get some practice in for the next two days of golf. Non-playing partners are

also very welcome to join us for the major prize giving dinner on the Friday evening. The organising committee has decided to keep the number of entries to 128, the same as last year. This created both a competitive yet friendly environment for all the participants. By the end of the week players had golfed with and made new friends with golfers from all over New Zealand and Australia. Tournament Director, Derek Drysdale, said, "At the final prize giving it was really pleasing to hear many of the competitors saying how much they’d enjoyed their week, as we tried to create a tournament that mixed both great golf and great fun, and it seems we did just that!

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"We are delighted that we have had many of last year’s entrants already registered to enter the tournament again," Derek said. "So, if you are keen to enjoy a week of golf in early May in the stunning Nelson region, now is the time to register to confirm your place." Entry forms and full details are available on our website www.nelsongolf.co.nz then click on the TSB Festival of Golf box on the home page, or call us on 03-548-5029 and ask for Allison for more information. Major naming sponsorship has again been secured from TSB. The TSB Nelson Festival of Golf tournament has received sponsorship funding for this year’s event from the Nelson Events Marketing & Development Programme, which is funded by the Nelson City Council. The Programme’s objective is to stimulate Nelson City’s economy in the shoulder and off seasons by bringing new spending through visitors coming to Nelson for distinct events. For further information contact NEMDP Chair, Mark Rawson on 03 545 6858. Another not to be missed opportunity is our Long Putt competition. Qualify on Monday for the Friday Final and you could win a major prize. We will also be running our lucky draw prizes, where each day, some lucky competitors will win vouchers from our chosen restaurant partners, The event itself will consist of a Team Ambrose on the Monday at Nelson, followed by three days of individual stableford competition on Tuesday at Greenacres, Thursday at Motueka and back to Nelson on Friday. There will be team prizes on the Monday, and daily prizes and weekly overall prizes for individuals. The Entry fee of $245 includes four rounds of golf, individual and team competitions, golf gift and a two-course dinner to be held during the final prize giving at the Nelson Golf Club on the Friday evening, where we are planning a party atmosphere to finish the week off in style! New club caterers, Nicky & Luke will be putting on a spit roast for us all to enjoy. The organisers want to continue to build on the great success of all their previous tournaments. They invite you to register now and enjoy the challenging competition offered on the variety of different courses along with the opportunity to widen your golfing experiences, meet new friends and most of all enjoy the week. The golf days will start with a 9.45am shotgun start on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday with an earlier start of 9.15am on Friday, ensuring that all players are back in the clubhouse around the same time providing a great fun atmosphere for the daily prize giving. Our preferred accommodation provider, The Greens Motel, have great rates on offer for all competitors. Book with them directly by calling NZ: 0508 246 6835 (freephone) or email reception@greensmotel.co.nz We look forward to receiving your application forms soon! >> Entering the TSB NELSON FESTIVAL OF GOLF is very easy, just visit our website at, www.nelsongolf.co.nz then click on 2018 TSB Festival of Golf box on the home page. Entry forms are available online, as well as other useful information regarding accommodation etc. If you would rather speak to someone in person, please call Allison O’Donnell on 03-548-5029 then option 3, and Allison will be happy to deal with your enquiry.

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NELSON GOLF CLUB’S 18 hole championship links course is adjacent to the district’s airport and the picturesque waters of Tasman Bay. This beautiful seaside links course has reputedly the ‘best’ greens in the country. Nelson golf links is only ten minutes from the centre of downtown Nelson and virtually next door to beautiful Tahunanui Beach and associated accommodation. Nelson enjoys one of the most favourable climates in New Zealand with high sunshine hours which helps to explain why Nelson is a popular golfing destination. Come and play this challenging links course year round.

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WELCOME to Greenacres Golf Club, where playing golf is a “fun” experience to be enjoyed. While this course is considered one of the most challenging in the top of the South Island where you can learn new skills or test your ability, it is a popular course for all playing levels. We have an active membership and welcome new

A true links experience situated in the delightful region of sunny Nelson. A wonderful golf course, good enough to be chosen for the 2014 NZ Amateur Championships... high praise indeed. Golfers of all abilities will find a round at Nelson very rewarding enjoying simply stunning views. There is a vibrant social side to the club making new members and casual players feel welcome to enjoy camaraderie both on and off the course. There is a full bar and catering facilities, also open to non members. There

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members both short and long term in either 9 hole or 18 hole grades. Being free draining the course is seldom closed due to bad weather so come and visit us. Located on Best Island it can claim to be New Zealand’s Best island golf course. It is situated 8 kilometres from Richmond and has a long, interesting and successful history. The scenic yet challenging links style layout of the course in a tree lined parkland setting, is a pleasure to enjoy. No steep hills to climb but numerous obstacles to navigate around, well placed bunkers plus plenty of challenging lies will test and titillate the average golfer. Remember – “It is only a game”

MOTUEKA GOLF CLUB MOTUEKA GOLF CLUB prides itself on running a friendly and welcoming club. The course is relatively flat and has a park like atmosphere with the fairways lined by mature trees. In addition to our beautifully maintained course we are fortunate that it is alive with abun-

are great deals available on green fees and a wide range of memberships – contact the staff at the Nelson Golf club, who will be only too delighted to explain all the options available. Call 03-548-5029 or email nelson@golf.co.nz Check out our website www.nelsongolf.co.nz and see what you’re missing. The site offers photos of the course plus other club information highlighting the Nelson Festival of Golf. Check it out on www.nelsongolf. co.nz/festivalofgolf

dant and varied birdlife. The course has been modified and improved over recent years. The trees have been trimmed and our fairways have been widened which has made the course more “Golfer Friendly”. The fairways are well watered and beautifully grassed and our greens are consistent and true. For those players who played last year you will find our greens are in even better condition this year! At 5800m off the White Tees the course rewards accuracy and correct club selection. Golfers of all abilities will welcome the challenge and if you play to your handicap on your first visit you should be well satisfied. You will be in the minority! The course sits on the east side of Motueka and provides some stunning views of Tasman Bay. With an increasing membership and glowing reports from both local and overseas visiting players, Motueka’s reputation continues to grow as one of the best country courses in New Zealand. We look forward to again hosting new and returning players to the Nelson Festival of Golf.

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NEWS FROM AROUND THE REGIONS

NORTHLAND NOTICEBOARD 14 -15 March

Whangarei

(09) 437 0775

9 Hole Vets

15-Mar

Mangawhai

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Partners Life Pro Am

17-Mar

Sherwood Park

(09) 434 6900

Shamrock Mixed Open

19-Mar

Whangarei

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9 Hole Tournament

22nd March

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Ladies18 Hole Open

24th March

Wellsford

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27 Hole Mixed Open

25-Mar

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Ramada Rei Taipa Resort Men's Open

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Top of the Harbour Junior Tournament.

21st April

Waipu

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84th Anniversary mixed open Tournament

29th April

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“She Loves Golf” Bubbles & Bash.

NORTH HARBOUR WEST COAST OPEN

The Kaipara Cup was contested over Auckland Anniversary weekend. 36 holes were played over two rounds at South Head GC and Muriwai GC. A close men’s event ended in a two-stroke victory for Tayne Derriman from Muriwai GC. Also from Muriwai was the women’s champion, Anna An who blitzed the field on Day 1, taking a 12-stroke cushion into Round 2, then maintaining it to claim top spot.

BRUNOTTI SELECTED FOR AUSTRALIAN GIRLS AMATEUR

Congratulations to Silvia Brunotti who has been selected by NZ Golf to play at the Australian Girls Amateur in Perth on 11-13 April. Enjoy the experience Silvia and good luck.

NZ MEN’S SENIORS OUTPLAY THE AUSTRALIANS IN CHRISTCHURCH

A busy week in Christchurch for the Men’s Seniors resulted in success for New Zealand on two fronts. After taking out the top three spots in the NZ Seniors Open, despite a strong international field, the Kiwis then regained the Sanctuary Cove Trophy back from Australia in this annual ‘Ryder Cup style’ event. Congratulations to Stu Nicholls of Waitemata GC for his top 10 finish at the NZ Seniors Open, and for his great contribution in the winning NZ Team alongside Reg Fleet from Gulf Harbour CC. Well played guys.

2018 GRANT CLEMENTS MEMORIAL

Renowned for attracting a top amateur field, this annual event was held on Mt Maunganui on 17-18 February. A large North Harbour contingent made the trip down. Kevin Koong and Jake Lee earned top 10 finishes in this 72-hole event, which was won by a visiting amateur from Canada, Joey Savoie.

In Division 2, Michael Ellison , Redwood Park, and Kevin Moyle, Waitikiri GC, were leading the field after the second day, , with Ellison maintaining his form in the third round to edge Moyle by 5 shots. Peter Munro , Redwood Park , and Don Crockett , Redwood Park, won the Stableford competition for their respective divisions. The support charity for the event was Arthritis NZ. Stableford Results Div 1 ( 40-56yrs) 1. Peter Munro, Redwood Park , 122 2. Myung Han Lee, Redwood Park , 121 3. Rangi Lemon , South Head ,114 Div 2 ( 57 yrs +) 1. Don Crockett , Redwood Park, 110 2. Michael Holloway , Redwood park, 110 3. Bob Thomas, Redwood Park, 109 Gross Results Div 1 1. Leslie Eckard, Wainui, 215 2. Rangi Lemon , South Head, 222 3. Nick Margison , Akarana , 232 Div 2 1. Michael Ellison , Redwood Park, 221 2. Kevin Moyle , Waitikiri ,226 3. James Denyer, Redwood Park, 232 The next major event at Redwood Park Golf Club is “Two’s company” on 25th April, played in pairs ( him and her or him/ him). See www.redwoodparkgolf.co.nz/ tournaments for more information. NORTH HARBOUR NOTICEBOARD 1-31 Mar

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54 HOLE TOURNAMENT 26-28 JANUARY 2018 Eighty players endured hot dry conditions over three days for the inaugural Redwood Park Mens Masters, competing for over $15,000 in prizes, including holiday trips to Vanuatu. The field was divided into two divisions: (1) 40-56yrs and (2) 57 – 80yrs. Leslie Eckard, Wainui GC, shot the best combined score of 215 , in division 1 , 7 shots ahead of Rangi Lemon, South Head.

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Peter Munro, Div 1 stableford winner, receives his Vanuatu holiday trip from Mike Graham, Fuzion Travel.

2018 COVIC GOLF PROGRAMME

COVIC is all about men and women who love playing club team pennant golf and want to continue doing so in their later years. Current Convenor Russ Ford sees his role as one of helping member clubs the opportunity of providing their veteran members with affordable and fun golf across a variety of courses. “With the average age of golf club members recently jumping from 67 to 69 years, clubs must start taking their ageing memberships seriously and do what they can to keep older members playing longer, while they seek to rebuild numbers with younger members.” Veteran club members who suddenly find themselves on a restricted retirement income face the question,’How do I keep playing the game I love within the financial limits a pension imposes?’ COVIC as a collective of like minded golfers across its member clubs, seeks to make it possible for these players to keep on playing. “If we didn’t” observes Mr Ford, “and these veterans gave up playing, golf club’s would find themselves with just half their present members, overnight! “There is no reason that you shouldn’t keep playing as a veteran and still ‘team competitive’ at the same time. It is that competitive fun psyche that we seek to tap into.” says Mr Ford. On arrival at a COVIC event, the enthusiasm and fun is quickly apparent by the level of good-

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will chatter taking place between the the ninety or so competitors, as they take to the practice green. Their enjoyment is such, that once a player becomes a COVIC convert, they usually keep playing long after other golfers have given the game away, due to failing health or physical disability concerns. Golf Carts and electric trundlers have become a major part of present COVIC playing life. Commencing its 22nd year of competition play in 2018, COVIC came into existence during the late nineties, through the foresight and effort of Clarks Beach member Mr Graham Jackson. It was largely as a result of the Auckland Golf Association showing limited interest in organising a pennants program for club veterans. A mixture of southern Auckland and northern Waikato Association clubs quickly showed interest and competition commenced under the name ‘Counties Veterans Inter Club.’ A decade later another Clarks Beach member Mr Graham Jones, or Corporal Jones to his friends, took the COVIC reigns. Following the closure of the Papakura Army Camp course, Pakuranga Golf Club successfully applied to enter a team and they were soon followed by Manukau Golf Club, to make up a total of twelve competing Golf Clubs. In 2013 Maramarua member Russ Ford took the Convenor’s reigns. His focus has been one of creating awareness through publicity as a means of securing interest in the COVIC competition. Improved governance and delegated organisation

across the member clubs conveners and players has also been a focus. A full compliment of event trophies is now up for grabs across the ten month playing season,. These provide the opportunity for club teams to build up their playing objective and grow active numbers. With current member clubs now representing a wider Counties-Manukau community, COVIC has been rebranded as the Counties-Manuakau Veteran-Golfers Inter-Club Community, so its still COVIC.

COVIC regular Ean McRobbie plays a final shot at the old Manuakau course 4th hole.

Mr Ford considered that it was unfortunate, when last year the Manukau Golf Club relocated to their new Windross Farm course and the club management chose not to support their veterans entry. While their members continued to play out of the Maxwells Club for most of the season, they have sadly now disbanded. In the meantime, Waiterimu Golf Club veterans who play under the Huntly Club entry, will now provide COVIC with a twelfth course venue, allowing the COVIC Shield to still be played across different courses. All in all, there are 3 nine-hole and 9 eighteen-hole course layouts, be-

tween Pakuranga in the north, Huntly in the south, Awhitu in the west and Hauraki in the east. If you belong to a golf club in the COVIC region and have reached the magical age of fifty years, you can enter for events by contacting your own club’s COVIC Club Convenor.

WAIKATO LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO THIS EASTER?

On Friday 30th & Saturday 31st March Walton Golf Club has a 54 Hole Mixed Pairs or Male Pairs Easter Tournament. Foursomes, 2 Ball on Friday and Ambrose on Saturday. Calcutta, Raffles and great hospitailty. For more details and to enter phone 07 888 3731 or email waltongolf@ outlook.com

WINNERS OF THE 2018 BRIAN PERRY CLASSIC PRO AM

The Annual Brian Perry Classic Pro Am was played recently at St Andrews Golf Club Hamilton. The BCD team of Nick Evetts, Blair Currie, Shaun Baker, Josh Stevens (Junior) and Brett Allan (Pro) had a score of 127 stableford points (best 3 players out of 5 on each hole). In the end it was good enough to topple the teams from Smart Trade (2nd on 125) and Deloitte’s (3rd on 124). The winner of the Professional Title for 2018 was Jared Pender who managed an sensational five under par 67 in atrocious conditions from Hayden Beard, Oscar Cadenhead, Richard Lee and Grant Moorhead all on three under 69.

The Winning team pictured left to right of Josh Stevens, Shaun Baker, Nick Evetts and Major Sponsor Grant Heathcote. WAIKATO NOTICEBOARD 10-Mar

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22-Mar

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Autumn Tournament

22-Mar

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23-Mar

Cambridge

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Open Tournament

25-Mar

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07 889 6696,

Meatpack Open

30-31 Mar

Walton

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Easter Pairs 54

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Matamata

(07) 888 6109

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BAY OF PLENTY 2018 GRANT CLEMENTS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

The 2018 tournament attracted a full field of 99 players (19 Women & 80 Men) playing 72 holes over Saturday and Sunday 17th & 18th February 2018. Weather was fine and calm but very hu-

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mid and hot making play quite onerous. Features of the tournament were: - The number of players registering from other countries, including Canada, Switzerland, Japan, Korea, China and a good number of locals. - The numbers of new players following the move by previous leading amateur players to professional ranks or University in America. After 72 holes two players were tied for the lead, in the men’s field, requiring a playoff to determine the winner of the Mount Maunganui Golf Club Rosebowl the trophy for the 19th Grant Clements Memorial Golf Tournament. Players with very good rounds off the Black tees with the best by Charlie Smail – a 66 then 2 on 67, 3 on 68 and 5 on 69 scoring very good. 58 scoring 70 – 72. Roger Maxwell (Whakatane) -68 set the early first round pace, however after the first 36 holes Jang Hyun Lee (Maungakiekie led with 138 closely followed by Charlie Smail (Walton) 139 which included his 66. The young promising golfer Kazuma Kabori (Rangiora) and Jake Lee (Muriwai) followed on 141. Round 3 and a sizzling 67 saw Kazuma Kobori move to a 3 shot lead on 208. Kobori birdied the first 3holes for a 9 hole total of 31. Mather McLean (Harewood) appeared on the scene with a 68 to total 211 along with Jang Hyun Lee. Charlie Smail with a 2 over slipped back but the Canadian - Joey Savoie moving to 214 after a 69.

Round 4 was where it all happened. Leading into the final 18 holes Kazuma Kabori (Rangiora) looked the player to beat. Unfortunately it was not to be as he fell off the pace scoring a 76 in his final round, however Mathew McLean (Harewood) scored a 2 under 70 to finish on 7 under the card. But there was a Canadian golfer, Joey Savoie, who had other ideas and played 5 under for the final round to finish 7 under on 281 - the same as Matt McLean, hence the playoff. The Play Off. Both players saw their tee shots find the right rough, so pretty even. Pressure on the 2nd shots playing from the rough.. Matt’s 2nd played first and found the green but finished on the front (bottom) of the green needing to at least put close to the hole. Joey Savoie played his 2nd to the green but a much handier position. Matt’s put finished hole high but a testing distance across the slope of the green, Joey Savoie’s put missed but left as a “tap in”. Matt missed his testing across the slope to lose the play-off. Jang Hyun Lee (Maungakiekie) finished 3rd on 283, followed by 4 players on 284, including Kazuma Kabori (Rangiora), Charlie Smail (Walton), Chris Charlton (Riverside) and Jimmy Zheng (Howick). The visitor from Lucerne (Switzerland) Alessandro Nosedo played well but a 76

3rd round saw him finish in 17th position on a total of 292. There were 69 par or better rounds played off the black tees. The Ladies competition was a clearer contest and played off the white tees. Eun Chae Kim (Pupuke) 289 won, having taken the lead after 36 holes and then extending her lead with 2 very good rounds of 69 & 70. Her nearest challenger, Sato Tajima (Geyserland Junior) finished on 301 for 2nd , Hitomi Tamura (Riverside) 303. 4th Boi Gil Choi 305 and 5th Marina Ito (Riverside) 307. The NZ Golf District Teams competition between Canterbury, Auckland and North Harbour saw the great scoring by Kabori & McLean, especially in the 3rd round, that saw the Canterbury pair show their superiority over the other teams. Auckland with a slight lead over North Harbour held on to finish on 567 and ahead of the 574 of North Harbour. The change to the Tournament and the International player interest is a challenge and an opportunity for young NZ amateur golfers to broaden their experience and competition.

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Pictured above is 2018 Grant Clements Women Winner Eun Chae KIM. Pictured below is 2018 Grant Clements Men’s Winner Joey Savoie.

Results 2018 Women Results Grant Clements Memorial Golf Tournament Kim, Eun Chae 289 78 72 69 70 Tajima, Sato 301 77 77 74 73 Tamura, Hitomi 303 76 79 75 73 Choi, Bo Gil 305 72 80 78 75 Ito, Marina 306 74 75 77 80 Xu, Fiona 307 77 78 79 73 Lee, Si Eun 308 80 79 75 74 Sonado, Ami 308 76 77 76 79 Maurice, Caitlin 308 78 76 75 79 Park, So Jeong 310 75 78 79 78 Gu, Min Chae 310 79 76 76 79 Jung, Grace 315 78 81 77 79 Morrell, Emmalee 323 80 83 80 80 Trebbi Tindall, Alessia 330 81 81 88 80 Chen, Mary 334 90 81 84 79 Perrett, Taylor-Rose 336 89 84 77 86 Campbell, Ella 346 86 90 82 88 Lee, Seong Hee 417 121 100 100 96 2018 MEN Grant Clements Memorial Golf Tournament Savoie, Joey 281 71 74 69 67 McLean, Matthew 281 71 72 68 70

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Lee, Jang Hyun 283 69 69 73 72 Zheng, Jimmy 284 73 72 72 67 Charlton, Chris 284 73 70 70 71 Smail, Charlie 284 73 66 74 71 Kobori, Kazuma 284 69 72 67 76 Tautari Jr, Mathew 286 71 73 72 70 Lee, Jake 286 71 70 75 70 Koong, Kevin 288 73 73 70 72 Knedler, Karl 288 72 72 72 72 Campbell, Shaun 290 73 78 72 67 Reid, Jamie 290 72 76 71 71 Mountcastle, Kerry 290 74 70 74 72 Lee, Seong Yeop 291 73 74 73 71 Fellows-Ford, James 292 73 77 69 73 Nosedo, Alessandro 292 72 76 70 74 Edwards, Jared 293 76 75 72 70 Williams, Tawera 293 76 73 72 72 Heo, Brian 293 76 74 71 72 Manyweathers, Scott 294 72 77 72 73 Wood, Tyler 295 73 74 74 74 Oh, Steven 295 77 72 71 75 Yoshifuji, Sam 295 74 71 74 76 Maxwell, Ryan 296 68 75 81 72 Edge, Josef 296 77 73 73 73 Kempson, Damian 296 77 76 70 73 Kwon, Min Seo 299 73 79 76 71 Nitsche, Christian 299 74 71 79 75 Liu, Stephen 300 83 76 73 68 Tynan, Johnny 300 72 78 73 77 Liu, Tommy 301 71 79 73 78 Kidd, Luke 301 74 71 76 80 Wardell, George 301 73 71 76 81 Curnow, Brent 302 77 76 78 71 Im, Sul (Banaba) 302 77 80 73 72 Mayes, Nathan 302 75 78 75 74 Rookes, Joshua Bernhard 303 78 76 77 72 Middleton, Harry 303 75 78 76 74 Golding, Jordan 303 77 72 77 77 Kim, Jae Wan 303 75 76 74 78 Longlands, Oliver 303 74 75 74 80 White, Hayden 304 78 73 77 76 Kang, Hoje 304 77 78 70 79 Hooper, Logan 305 74 78 76 77 Wilson, Josh 305 76 81 70 78 Morris, Joshua 306 80 78 71 77 Gothard, Archie 307 77 79 78 73 Broderick, Fletcher 308 80 74 81 73 King, Tyler 309 78 76 80 75 Eady, Willy 310 81 80 76 73 Se, Min Su 310 78 83 74 75 Kim, Do Yeon 310 78 81 75 76 Kale, Mitchell 310 76 76 80 78 Manson, Cole 310 80 76 74 80 Fairweather, Matthew 311 79 76 83 73 Cleary, Jayden 311 77 81 75 78 Burmester, Monte 312 81 79 77 75 Golding, James 315 77 79 81 78 Metzger, James 315 84 81 71 79 Archvarin, Oak 315 78 80 74 83 Kwon, Tae Won 318 83 78 80 77 Lim, James 318 94 73 73 78 Bengtsson, Jesper 321 87 79 76 79 Jung, Chang Gyun 323 86 79 82 76 Tukaki Murray, Rahiri 324 85 83 79 77 Pettengell, Jayden Rhys 325 81 87 80 77 McFarlane, Liam 331 79 88 85 79 Weston, Daniel 331 81 89 81 80

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RAUTJOKI MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT

Kawerau Golf Club ran its annual Reijo Rautjoki Memorial Tournament on Tuesday 6th February. 57 visiting and local golfers turned out to compete for his Trophy. Winner of this Trophy went to one of his golfing mates Dave Fisher who took the Golfers for a walk down Memory lane. Recalling the mischief and fun Reijo and himself had back in the days. Results Nett Dave Fisher 63 Tuakana August 65 Tray Kingi 65 Dave Peehikura 65 Lionell Bellas 65 Sam Leota 66 Zandra Hahipene (Te Teko) 66 Peter Lawrence 67 Alex McKenzie (Ohope) 68 Owen Enright 68 Kerry Flay 68 Alby Oakes 68 Sheryl Cotter 68 Hanah Bae 68 BAY OF PLENTY NOTICEBOARD March

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The 2018 N.Z. Women’s Masters Tournament will take place at the Inglewood Golf Club, Taranaki, April 6th – 8th. Inglewood Golf Club is 5 minutes North of Inglewood and 15 minutes South of New Plymouth. It is an easy walking course with tree-lined fairways and beautiful mountain views. A par 68 with only 2 par fives and 6 par threes the course features narrow fairways with small greens. With out of bounds and hazards on 17 of the 18 holes accuracy, rather than length, will be a priority for golfers. 14 interprovincial teams will be participating in the gross stableford competition. The competition is played over 72 holes with 18 holes played on Friday and Sunday and 36 on Saturday. The best 3 out of 4 scores each round will count towards the team aggregate. The defending team is Northland.

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MANAWATU WANGANUI WAITANGI DAY TOURNAMENT 2018 - SEYMOUR SALVERS (MEMBERS ONLY)

The Feilding Golf Club ran a very successful tournament with 75 entries. The Salvers were donated by Mr & Mrs L. Seymour in 1974 and have been played for every year since.

RESULTS Men: Seymour Salver joint winners Ivan Heap and Bryan Eades - 64 Nett. Women: Seymour Salver winner Margaret MacLeod with 67 Nett. Men Stableford: 42 points Johnny Ireland, 41 Glenn Stanton, 40 Roger Gray. Women Stableford: 40 points Mary Smith, Margot Lupton. Overall Stableford: 40 points Neville Baldwin, Stuart Sutherland, Richard Morgan, 39 Bobby Te Mataki, David Roxburgh, 38 Peter McCaughan, Dara Tan, Peter McDonald, Liam Finlayson, Brandon Roach, 37 Heather Young, Cindy Gordon, Bruce Mehrtens, Dale Bain, Herrick Perry, Remy Early, Aven Schroder, Von Walker, 36 Peter Thompson, Max Kinsey, Paul Early, Jennie McKelvie, Bill Wright, Ryan Rooney, 35 Bill Keightley, Sharon Boxall, Geoff Baker, 34 Jennie McKelvie, David Goddard, Ken J Smith, Piki Toa, Judy Plimmer, Matthew Carroll, 33 Tony Boxall, Michael Atkins, Bill Riordan, Seb Baker, Danny O’Connell. Twos: Bryan Eades (3), Jason Westwood, Johnny Ireland, Neville Baldwin, Aven Schroder, Bill Riordan, Richard Morgan, Allan Lun. Nearest the Pins: 2nd Roger Gray, 4th Bill Riordan, 9th David Burmeister, 11th Paul Early, 17th Jenny McKelvie.

LEVIN GOLF CLUB’S OPENING DAY

Peter Holmes scored a hole in one at the second hole at Levin Golf Club’s opening day. A great start of the Club’s newly formed Handicap Pennant team recorded their first win of the season. They beat Castlecliff here at home 5 – 4.

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MOUNT MAUNGANUI

This picturesque, well groomed 18 hole course is on flat easy walking land and is adjacent to the Tarawera River. Mountain views and the bird life add to the enjoyment for all players. The 6th, 15th and 18th holes, make the course a true test of a golfer’s skills. We are open all year round with no tee off times needed. Visitors are always welcome to join the club haggles. The course is only 40km east of Rotorua and situated at the south end of the Kawerau township.

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Congratulations to Tony McAdam, Tony Smith, Mark Duston, Brian Spencer, Denis Paku and Paul Allan and Team Man-

hosting a reunion weekend 20-22 April this year. Highlights of the weekend will be a Hidden Pairs ambrose tournament on Saturday 21 April followed by a dinner in the Clubhouse. All former members are welcome. For more information and to register your interest contact Liz Pokia at liz. pokia@xtra.co.nz, or the Club Manager, Tom Campbell at titahigolf@xtra.co.nz, or on (04) 236 7334.

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HOT WEATHER BUT THE GOLF HOTTER

After being played in the middle of winter in 2017 the Fowler Homes Joe Kells Memorial and PN Classic moved back to the end of January where the event has been played for the last fifty years. Sam Nichols from the Palmerston North Golf Club and Vivian Lu from Royal Auckland Golf Club scorched the field to win the Fowler Homes Joe Kells Memorial for men and PN Classic for ladies. With over half the field of 85 players on a five handicap or less it made for a very hard fought event. For many players the event was being used as trials for representative teams and for the upcoming interclub programme for Manawatu/Wanganui with visiting players coming from Wellington, Tauranga, Auckland and Taranaki chasing NZ Order of Merit points. Hydration was the order of the day as temperatures soared into the high twenties. The organizers sent out a golf cart with free water for those needing it most and to ensure players were not overcome with heat exhaustion In the end Sam Nichols with a total of 138, six under par made no race of things, winning by seven shots from two other Palmerston North members Regan Cording and last year’s winner Junior Tatana. Vivian Lu had 146, two under par and four shots clear of talented Wanganui player Tara Raj with last year’s winner Brydie Hodge from Levin in fourth. It was good to see Lisa Herbert on the course after returning from many years in Auckland. She will make a valuable asset to selectors for ladies interprovincial golf if she is available. After leading by two in the morning from local masters player Tony Chettleburgh from Feilding, Sam continued to play solid golf in the afternoon round however a ball staying up a tree on the par five twelfth hole threatened to derail his round but he stayed with it making a bogey and then proceeded to birdie the next three holes to take charge once again. This was his first win in the Manawatu, recently moving from Nelson to work in the pro shop at the Palmerston North Golf Club. He certainly looks like a real proposition for representative selection and a valuable member of the Palmerston North Golf Clubs interclub team. Accompanied by her parents Vivian Lu made a special trip here to play in the PN Classic and after taking a three shot lead into the afternoon, she put together another one under round to secure her win. The prize table was extensive and kindly supported by Richard Best and the team from Golf Distributors and players were full of praise for the condition of the course considering the extremely variable weather here in the Manawatu. For any further information please contact Norm Rapson, PALMERSTON North Golf Club 0274 579-631 or 06 351-0700.

Pictured above is 2018 Winner Sam Nichols, and below, 2018 Winner Vivian Lu.

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WELLINGTON TITAHI GOLF CLUB 60TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION

Calling all former members of Titahi Golf Club. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Club’s April 1958 re-founding on Whitireia Peninsula. The original club was closed and used by the government for American Army camps during World War II. To mark the occasion, the Club is

The 2018 Kapiti Golf Club Par 3 Day was held on Saturday 20 January. A field of 100 golfers teed off on our annual start to the year, and the winners were Alex Jones and Mary Howard. Alex won the Men’s division with a 64. Second place was shared by Rian Kriel and Leon Nicho on 67. It was even closer in the Women’s Mary winning with 75, just ahead of 2017 winner Kasey Ainsworth 76. The Team prize was won by Alex Jones, Aimee Jones, Robyn Stringer and Jim de la Haye. Alan Meihana won the Putt Off. Pictured above are Jim de la Haye, Robyn Stringer, Aimee Jones, Alex Jones. Kapiti Golf Club would like to thank all our helpers who gave up their time to help make the day such a success. Carterton Golf Club Report The forecasted very hot weather on Tuesday 30th January did not deter a good field of Vets turning out for the Vets Opening Day’s stableford competition. For many, the scoring was like the weather, very hot. Leaders in the lower handicap group were Steve Gladwell 43, Max Baylis, Don Kinnell and Lindsay Sutton 41, Wayne Taylor 38, Peter Bain 37, Duncan Pincock and Mike Newport 36. Bill Shakespeare 44 headed the higher handicap group, followed by Garry Smith 43, Dave Pacey 42, Chris Connor, Wal McKnight, Peter Little and Ewen Thom 38. Two’s were recorded by Wayne Taylor and Rob Eaves while nearest the pins on all par 3’s and two short par 4’s were Lance Sayer x2, Piri Gillies, Wayne Taylor, Rob Eaves and Peter Bain. Cooler conditions at our Opening Day on Saturday 3rd February saw members playing Canadian Mixed Foursomes for the W.J.Feast Memorial Cup. The days play was started by our President Greg Martin teeing off the 11th tee in front of an enthusiastic audience. The results for the day were : 1st Wendy Wills & Graham Hutchby 39, 2nd Greg Martin & Gay Martin 38, 3rd Jenny Harris & Jim Harris. The non partner stableford competition results were: Bill Shakespeare 38, Jamie Morris 36, Les Mason 35, James O’Connor 35. Two’s went to Les Mason, David Wills x2, Trevor Barnard, Ross Collings. Nearest the pins: Barry Bentley, Bill Shakespeare, Wendy Wills. Our Men’s Interclub teams both played at Carterton with the following results. Div 1 KauKau Trophy:

March 2018

Carterton vs Shandon, win to Carterton 9 ½ - 4 ½ Div 7 Linnell Cup : Carterton vs Otaki , win to Carterton 14 – 1.

Pictured are the winners of the Opening Day W.J.Feast Memorial Cup, Wendy Wills & Graham Hutchby.

PAHIATUA GOLF CLUB – RESULTS OF HOFFMAN FORD OPENING DAY

Pahiatua held their opening day on Saturday 17th February with an American Foursomes mixed and men’s tournament. The day was generously sponsored by Hoffman Ford, Pahiatua. Results are: MIXED: 1st Max and Trish Ashwell 52.5 nett 2nd Denise and Sean Galvin 55.5 nett 3rd Joe and Trish Cuttance 58.5 nett 4th Di and Paul Roddick 60 nett 5th Marion Hunt and Paddy Galvin 60 nett 6th Vicky Puia-Clark and Robert Fryer 62 7th Peter Johns and Seona Ashton 63 nett 8th Colleen Daysh and Dave Edwards 63.5 nett 9th Laura and Dave Hurrell 64 nett 10th Peter and Margaret Drysdale 65 nett 11th David and Lorraine Inglis 65 nett (prize money donated to junior golf) 12th Danny and Lara Pierey 65 nett MEN’S 1st Harold August and Tony Lozell 61 nett 2nd John Metcalfe and Ven Lala 64 nett 3rd Tony Kerins and Ian Sturgess 65 nett 4th Korey Broughton and Mark Hemopo 65 nett CLOSEST TO THE PIN Ladies: Rona Squires Men: Ben Read 2ND SHOT TO THE GREEN Mixed: Margaret and Peter Drysdale Men: Ven Lala and John Metcalfe

TASMAN SUCCESSFUL COASTWIDE HONDA WESTLAND CLASSIC 2018

An excellent field of 136 lined up for the fourteenth Westland Classic 2018. Despite weather intervening on the second day, requiring shortening of the tournament to a single round, players experienced glorious overhead and course conditions for the first round of the tournament on Saturday. The trophy for best gross score was won by previous winner Nick Franzmann of Coringa, who complied a very tidy two under par 70 on the day. He picked up $500 cash and the trophy for his efforts. June Falconer of Greymouth showed that her recent form has been no fluke and put together a tidy net 69 on Saturday, winning the Penny RobertsonCrowe silver jug and $500 cash. Best gross score in the women’s division was taken out by a newcomer to the tournament in Donna Mitchell from Greenacres, who played very steady golf in compiling an 80 off the stick, including a fine birdie at the difficult 18th hole.

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Best net across the men’s divisions was won by long time competitor Kevin Peters, with a well produced score 67 net. Peters also pocketed $500 prize money. The tournament continues to attract players from afar, with regulars returning for this tournament from Australia each year. This year it also attracted plenty of newcomers to the tournament, and Christchurch clubs such as Clearwater, Russley, Coringa and Waitikiri have continued to send strong representation to the tournament. Full list of prizewinners below: Best Gross 18 holes – Nick Franzmann 70 Men’s Best Net over the field – Kevin Peters 67 Senior Men Best Net 18 holes – Jarrod Satherley 68 Senior Men Runner Up Net 18 holes – Rohan Ware 68 Senior Men’s 2nd Runner Up Net 18 holes-Colin Hight 68 Senior Men Best Gross – Geoff Rudduck 73 Senior Men Runner Up Gross – Wayne Robbins 73 Senior Men Best Net Saturday – Murray MacGibbon 69 Senior Men Best Net Sunday – Murray Marsh 69 Intermediate Men Best Net 18 holes – Tony Hutchison 67 Intermediate Men Runner Up Net 18 holes – Mike Godinet 68 Intermedate Men 2nd Runner Up 18 holes- Miguel Sobrino 69 Intermediate Men Best Gross 18 holes – Peter Theron 80 Intermediate Men Runner Up Gross 18 holes – Ken Williams 82 Intermediate Men Best Net Saturday – Doug Watson 69

Intermediate Men Best Net Sunday – Bob Plimmer 70 Junior Men Best Net 18 holes- Gareth Grant 68 Junior Men Runner Up Net 36 holes – Chris Alleyne 69 Junior Men 2nd Runner Up Net 18 holes – Terry Watson 70 Junior Men Best Gross 18 holes – Paul Kaye – 86 Junior Men Runner Up Gross 18 holes – Bret Geerin 90 Junior Men Best Net Saturday – Bob Ilton 70 Junior Men Best Net Sunday – Greg Hills 71 Womens Best Net 18 holes – June Falconer 69 Women’s Runner Up Net 18 holes – June Edwards 71 Women’s 2nd Runner Up Net – Carolyn Williams 71 Women’s Best Gross 18 holes, Donna Mitchell 80 Women’s Runner Up Gross 18 holes – Gaye Munnerley 85 Women’s Best Net Saturday – Maryanne Glasson 71 Women’s Best Net Sunday –Joy McLaughlin 71 Womens Closest Pin Saturday – Robyn Watson Women’s closest Pin Sunday- Liz Signal Women’s Straightest drive Saturday – Joy McLaughlin Women’s Straightest drive Sunday – Helen MacAskill Men’s Closest Pin Saturday – Mike Breereton Men’s Closest Pin Sunday – Stuart Brander Men’s Straightest drive Saturday – David Brown Mooney Cup – Best Australian Net score – Lyndall O’Rouke – 70 Haggle Hole Saturday – Carolyn Williams Junior Men Closest Pin on 13th for 3 – Paul Kaye Women Closest Pin on 18th for 3 – Donna Mitchell(a birdie 3) Two’s were scored on Saturday by: Luke McNeish, Josh McNeish, Robert Bruce, June Edwards, Greg Hills, Andy Isle, Peter McGee, Michael Brereton(2), Wayne Thomas, Terry Wat-

son, Carolyn Williams, Lyndall O’Rourke, Rohan Ware, Ryan Coll, Bill Anderson, Michael Scholes, Murray MacGibbon, Ian Robertson

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CANTERBURY CANTERBURY MEN’S OVER 50’S & 60’S INTERCLUB

The Final Round of Canterbury Men’s Over 50’s & 60’s Interclub was played at

Waitikiri last month, with the course in great order and warm, calm conditions. Final results were as follows: Over 50’s & 60’s Team Gross (Pirie Cup) - Coringa Over 50’s & 60’s Team Net (Chamberlain Cup) - Tai Tapu Over 50’s Individual Gross (George Turner Trophy) - John Rademakers (Coringa) Over 50’s Individual Net - Stu Berryman (Tai Tapu) Over 60’s Team Gross - Christchurch B Over 60’s Team Net - Bottle Lake Over 60’s Individual Gross (A M Pemberton Salver) - Carl Sakofsky (Bottle Lake)

CAPTAINS DAY TOURNAMENT

Canterbury Golf’s Captains Day was played at Waimairi Beach last month with 21 clubs represented from around the Canterbury Region. The course was in excellent order and the hot weather and strong north west winds made conditions challenging for most golfers. Waimakariri Gorges’s Club Captains Jill Blatch & Reg Riki won the Captain’s Trophy with 67 stableford points. Scoring was very close with only 9 points separating the top 10 teams: 1st Waimakariri Gorge, 67 points - Jill Blatch (35 pts) & Reg Riki (32 pts) 2nd Waitikiri, 66 points - Danae Goosman (29) & Tony Thomas (37) 3rd Scargill, 65 points - Jo Sampson (25) & Andy Johannis (40) 4th Tai Tapu, 64 points - Janette Sprott (29) & Merv Westland (35)

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5th Waimairi Beach, 64 points - Billa Field (33) & Jon Sladen (31) The best individual stableford points were: Men’s Captains - Andy Johannis, 40 points Women’s Captains - Jill Blatch, 35 points

KOBORI WINS HOUSE OF TRAVEL TOUR

Kazuma Kobori (Rangiora) last month showed consistent form through the House of Travel Tour to earn the top position not only with the best aggregate score over the nine rounds. She also convincingly won the Southland Stroke Play title by six shots from Southland’s Liam Balneaves. This year has seen the House of Travel Tour enhanced to include the Southland Stroke Play after the new initiative started in 2017 with the Canterbury Stroke Play and Otago Stroke Play. The three districts have financially supported the Tour along with sponsorship from the House of Travel to be able to provide travel vouchers for the top individual players over the three events. This initiative has helped to strengthen all three regional stroke play events with players travelling to these events that previously may not have entered. Kobori narrowly missed winning the Canterbury Stoke Play title in a sudden death playoff with Dominic Brettkelly but left nothing to chance with a superb final round of 68 to win the Southland Stroke Play title on the Otatara course in Invercargill. Jeong Hyun Lee (Christchurch) won the Women’s Southland Stroke Play title from Invercargill’s Robyn Pullar showing her

class with rounds of 70, 70, 73 to finish 12 shots clear. Lee was a clear winner in the Women’s House of Travel section finishing well ahead of Pullar. Tom Parker (Christchurch) and Dominic Brettkelly (Hororata) also finished in the top 10 at both the Southland Stroke Play and Otago Stroke Play with Ben Baker (Russley) finishing tied for third at the Otago Stroke Play after consistent rounds of 72, 71, 70.

House of Travel Tour Winners Open Men - Kazuma Kobori $1250 travel voucher Runner Up Men - Liam Balneaves $750 travel voucher U19 Men - Dominic Brettkelly $625 travel voucher Open Women - Jeong Hyun Lee $625 travel voucher.

OTAGO/SOUTHLAND MATAURA LICENSING TRUST HANDICAP PENNANTS RESULTS

Results from the 1st Round of the Golf Southland Mataura Licensing Trust Pennants series played on Sunday 18th February 2018 Division 1 played at Nightcaps Teams; Mataura (A) 209, Greenacres (A) 215, Waikaka 215, Hedgehope (1) 216, Nightcaps 224, Tokanui (2) 226, Wyndham (2) 227, Tuatapere (1) 229, Gore (B) 231, Queens Park (1) 238, Individuals; Harry Dickey (Mat) 66, Cody Cresswell (H/hope) 66, Blair King (GA) 69, Pete Anderson (Mat) 69

Division 2 played at Mataura

Teams: Invercargill 216, Mataura (B) 217 Hedgehope (2) 215, Invercargill 218,, Greenacres (C) 219, Tuatapere (2) 221, Riversdale (1) 221,

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the two towns via the Crown Range road) hence the origin of “The Cardrona Cup”. Both clubs use a season long points scoring system (similar to the Fedex Cup on the PGA tour) to select their teams. Points are awarded for playing in the Saturday comp, finishing in the top 15, playing in the three annual knockout competitions, representing the club in pennants, interclub and order of merit events. The top ten players are automatic picks and the balance is made up of 2 captains picks. The updated standings are posted each week and are eagerly awaited by members which fuels some very interesting discussions as well as competitive golf!

To retain the cup you need 15 points, to win it you need 15 1/2. This year’s match came down to the final putt on the final hole with Phil Selby holing it to win his match 2 up and clinch the 15th point for Wanaka to retain The Cardrona Cup! Results to date 2012 Wanaka (Home) 2013 Arrowtown (Home) 2014 Wanaka (Home) 2015 Wanaka (Away - the First never thought possible) 2016 Arrowtown (Away) 2017 Wanaka (Away) 2018 Wanaka (Home) first 15 all tie!

Wanaka 2018 team pictured are Back Row: - Chris Waugh, Jeff Niederer, Terry Carr, Marc Simmonds, Cyril Coombe, Alistair Hose. Front Row:-Graeme Barbara, Wal Shuttleworth, John McCrone, George McDonald, Phil Selby, Mike Thompson.

MCLEANS ISLAND GOLF CLUB The McLeans Island Golf Club, located opposite the Orana Park Wildlife Reserve and next to the mountain bike and walking tracks, is a place of tranquility, not too far from the city, but far enough away to say you are in the country. Here you will always receive a friendly welcome and a golf experience second to none in Christchurch. For very competitive membership fees and green fees McLeans Island Golf Club is one of the best. Fully catered six days a week with easily walked fairways, there is a lot of enjoyment to be had both on and off the course. If you really want to play your golf without the crowds and having to book tee times weeks in advance, then you must come

on out to McLeans Island and look us over. We know you will enjoy the experience. We have two exciting tournaments coming up in the next few months. Firstly our annual Ex West Coasters Tournament. Open to all ex West Coasters and their families. This is on the 25th March with an entry of $30. On ANZAC day we have our annual tournament. This is a Stableford event open to all players, handicap or not, with an entry fee of $25. Contact the Pro Shop, or check our website if you would like to enquire regarding either of these tournaments.

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onference organiser Des Topp is well pleased with the progress being made with speakers lining up for the conjoint Club Managers of America supported BMI International and 8th Biennial Golf Managers Association Conferences to be held in Queenstown 4-11 October 2018. “To fit in with the BMI Conference plenary sessions which have attracted local and overseas managers including an estimated 50 from major US clubs there is a strong influence of locals presenting on NZ’s golfing history, Maori and sporting culture and current management topics while the Golf Managers Conference has attracted speakers that fit into the conference theme of Innovate -> Change -> Success.” Following are the Preliminary Keynote Presenter profiles:

DAVID CHAG – GM/COO THE COUNTRY CLUB BROOKLINE USA

Born and raised in New England, David Chag has held the position of general manager at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, since 1987. His involvement in the Club Managers Association of America includes serving as president of the New England Club Managers Association. He has served on numerous national committees including education and certification. He also has advised many young assistant managers employed at The Country Club, enabling them to continue in club management and gain their CCM status. Since Mr. Chag’s arrival, The Country Club—a premier setting for golf—has hosted the 1988 U.S. Open Championship, the 1995 USGA Women’s Amateur Championship, and, most recently, the 1999 Ryder Cup Matches. In addition to his responsibilities as general manager, he has instructed at the University of Houston College of Hotel and Restaurant Management and the University of Massachusetts School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Administration. Born and raised in New England, David Chag has held the position of general manager at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, since 1987. His involvement in the Club Managers Association of America includes serving as president of the New England Club Managers Association. He has served on numerous national committees including education and certification. He also has advised many young assistant managers employed at The Country Club, enabling them to continue in club management and gain their CCM status. Since Mr. Chag’s arrival, The Country Club—a premier setting for golf—has hosted the 1988 U.S. Open Championship, the 1995 USGA Women’s Amateur Championship, and, most recently, the 1999 Ryder Cup

Matches. In addition to his responsibilities as general manager, he has instructed at the University of Houston College of Hotel and Restaurant Management and the University of Massachusetts School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Administration.

MARTIN GRUNSTEIN - CEO SUCCESS COMMUNICATIONS SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Martin Grunstein studied Psychology and Marketing at University of N.S.W. He spent four years in sales and marketing with Colgate-Palmolive before setting up 'SUCCESS COMMUNICATIONS' in 1985. Martin's outstanding results with over 500 companies across over 100 industries have made him an in-demand speaker on Outstanding Customer Service. Martin doesn't hype people up, he teaches techniques and how to apply them to business in the areas of professional attitude to business; understanding the ego of your customer; and how to generate the repeat and referral business that keeps the bottom line healthy. One of Martin's strengths is his ability to customize his material to the needs and situation of an individual organisation. That is one of the strongest themes in the many "corporate testimonials" that are evidence of the success of his involvement in a conference or meeting. Most importantly, Martin believes that entertainment is the best form of education and in his spare time he has written comedy professionally. Martin's keynote presentations or workshops for smaller groups, will make you laugh however, it's the results you get from the techniques he delivers that will keep you smiling.

SAM HAZELDINE – MANAGING DIRECTOR MEDRECRUIT QUEENSTOWN NZ

Sam’s energy and enthusiasm, combined with his proven and much decorated business experience form a winning combination. He truly epitomizes a speaker who can walk the talk! Sam is an entrepreneur, acclaimed author, doctor, athlete and international speaker - he is also regarded as one of the brightest young business minds in New Zealand. The Ernst & Young – Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Sir Peter Blake Leader, he is the founder and Managing Director of Australasia’s fastest growing recruitment company, MedRe-

cruit, which has featured in the Deloitte Fast 50 as the fastest growing service business in the country. Sam believes that success lies at the intersection of mindset and action, he is passionate about lifting people’s sights so they can see what’s possible, and sharing the lessons he has learned to get anyone into that sweet spot, where success becomes inevitable. Sam is the author of Head First - The Seven Habits of Highly Successful Doctors, and Unfair Fight – Give Your Small Business the Winning Advantage. In 2014 Sam was awarded the Sir Peter Blake Leadership Award.

NGAHI BIDOIS - MAORI CULTURAL EXPERT – ROTORUA NZ

Ngahi lives in Rotorua, New Zealand, which is the Maori Cultural Tourist capital of the world. His full indigenous Maori name is Ngahihi o te ra and means "The Rays of the Sun". A name bestowed on him by Maori elders before he was born. Childhood experiences with tourists from all over the world provided Ngahihi o te ra with an understanding of their cultures. His personal life goals saw Ngahihi o te ra achieve success by the age of 26, only to find he had turned his back on his own indigenous Maori Culture. While he had worked hard to attain the relevant business knowledge and skills and was employed in the business world, he had lost his identity as an indigenous Maori of New Zealand. He did not know what it meant to be Maori. Ngahi realigned his personal goals and based them on identity. These personal goals took him into the Education sector where he retrained and qualified before being employed in the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary sectors of Education. His employment in the Education sector has included teaching at the Primary sector in a Maori Total Immersion school, teaching and managing in the secondary sector, developing programmes and lecturing in the tertiary sector before becoming a tertiary senior manager. These life experiences make Ngahihi o te ra a unique and authoritative speaker. Ngahi says “My passion is developing people. My Professional experiences in the business and education sectors prove to me that it is people that make a difference to profits. If you develop people at all levels of your business, you will improve your profits. One of our well known indigenous Maori proverbs speaks of people being the most important resource in this world. This is just one of the concepts of ancient wisdom from my indigenous Maori culture which I talk about and could be-

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ERIC RUSH – FORMER ALL BLACK, NZ SEVENS CAPTAIN, SUPERMARKET OWNER KAIKOHE NZ

One of NZ rugby Seven's greatest captains turned solicitor now supermarket owner and an ambassador for Maori Youth. Eric started firstclass rugby with Auckland as an explosive flanker with more pace than most backs. After transferring to North Harbour he got more regular match play and was switched to the backs in 1992. He played 29 games for the All Blacks between 1992 and 1996 (including nine test matches). His playing career included over 200 first class matches in which he scored over 100 tries. He was one of the world's foremost Sevens rugby players. He represented New Zealand at Sevens for 17 years and captained them to a Gold Medal victory at the 1998 Commonwealth Games at Kuala Lumpur, the World Sevens Series Title for six consecutive years, the Sevens World Cup championship in 2001, and the Gold Medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester. As well as Rugby Union and Sevens, Eric represented New Zealand at touch rugby, New Zealand U-17 volleyball team, and won a light-heavyweight New Zealand boxing title whilst still at school. Eric attained the Bachelor of Laws degree, and was admitted to the bar as Barrister, with eight years of corporate legal experience. He is now the Owner/Operator of a Foodstuffs Supermarket. Career Highlights • Played 200 First Class games of rugby, scoring 108 first class tries • Auckland Rugby Representative 19861990 • North Harbour Rugby Representative 1991-2000 • NZ Maori All Blacks 1987-1998 • NZ All Black 1992 – 1996 (29 games incl 9 test matches) • NZ Sevens 1988-2005

JOHN SHACKLETON STRESS AND MINDFULNESS EXPERT – AUCKLAND NZ

John’s passion is showing people that, no matter what level they are currently performing at, self-limitation is what holds them back. Sport psychology teaches us about self-belief and how important it is to achieve everything we are capable of. All we need to do to raise our own game is to apply the

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ing and staff development. Michelle is dedicated to streamlining product portfolios and uncovering new offerings to drive retail growth and applies strong financial planning and analytical skills to assortment planning and operates with a strong sense of urgency and encourages collaboration. Michelle’s key focus points include vendor relations, retail merchandising expertise, store planning and design, trend and emerging brand awareness, budget development, P&L management, personnel training and development. Having successfully managed and directed several Golf Club retail operations in the US you will find Michelle is a very results-oriented person and will leave her presentation knowing that you will be returning to your teams with new tools to create the success you desire.

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Norm Thompson has a career spanIan has spent 25 plus years working ning over 45 years in and for the largest in the New Zealand Andrew has over 22 retailers around the tourism industry culyears' experience in world, including in minating in him retiring both the delivery of the United States, as the deputy CEO of Air New Zealand. external audit and as a professional, He is currently the Deputy Chairman of risk advisory seran executive, and ATEED and on a number of tourism revices across a broad as a consultant. His lated industry boards, including Queenrange of clients and areas of specialty stown airport, Tourism New Zealand and industry sectors. Anhave included Business the Young Enterprise Trust board. drew is based in Auckland Before his current active roles, he was but has clients across New Zealand and strategy, Supply Chain reorganization, Retail Marketing and Demand creation. the Chairman of both the Tourism IndusAustralia. That led him into working on programs try Association of New Zealand (until OcAndrew enjoys working closely with to influence customer behavior and pur- tober 31, 2013) and the Air New Zealand Boards, Audit Committees and Managechasing patterns, and then into the best Environment Trust (until December 31, ment toThe assist them in understanding theManagement of the Golf Managers Association of New Zealand extend President and Board of ways to create brand loyalty within com- 2013) risk profile of their business, the controls a warm welcome to our Golf Club management in New Zealand and overseas and invite you munities. Ten years friends ago a friend in the in place to mitigate those risks, and the BRANDEBURG - EXECUTIVE to attend the 8th Biennial Conference, held asked from 9-11 October 2018 inRYAN Queenstown NZ, hosted by the golf industry for some assistance resources required to ensure that the DIRECTOR OF GOLF TOURISM at his golf club. Millennium Hotel Queenstown. business risks are managed to a toleraIan is CEO of RetailTribe, a company NEW ZEALAND, HAVELOCK ble level. With an “INNOVATE > CHANGE > SUCCESS” we anticipate our speakers will provide a stimulating now dedicatedtheme to helping to create inNORTH, NZ Andrew is uniquely placed to provide creased participation and revenues inpeersRyan forum for discussion with ample time set aside to network amongst and experience the delights of Brandeburg Assurance solutions across all levels of the golf industry. RetailTribe works with is a PGA member Queenstown the “ADVENTURE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD”. governance, be it risk profiling, risk based many Golf Clubs, Coaching Academies, and serves as the internal audit or external audit services. and PGAsecured Professionals across the DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT. We have the services of Ena very experienced mix of local and Executive Director This work is all done with a team of supglish-speaking world, as well as ownerof Golf Tourism international speakers to advise on how to meet the challenge set down by the conference theme. portive specialists, and is instilled with ship groups, city boards and councils, New Zealand and the integrity and proximity that they PGA’s and Golf Associations. the Golf Consultant pride ourselves on. Ian’s home is just outside Cape Town in to Tourism New Zealand. MIKE JOUSAN – CEO CLEAR South Africa, but he spends a large part He was previously the Director of Golf for of the year working in the United States. COMMUNICATIONS USA The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs and The Farm at WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER 2018 THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2018 FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER 2018 Mike Jousan is an interCape Kidnappers on the North Island of MICHELLE ROLAND – CEO 12 NOON Golf Managers Association of 8.30AM Conference opening 8.30AM Conference resumes nationally recognized New Zealand. ROLAND RETAIL New Zealand Golf Day; speaker who is one Both golf courses consistently rank 8.45AM – 4.30PM 8.45AM – 12.30PM Managers Challenge Trophy at SCOTTSDALE USA sessions of our nations exConference business Conference business among the top 50 sessions in the world. Ryan Queenstown Golf Club Michelle Roland perts on commuhas an extensive background in private Trade exhibition and 1.00PM Golf Managers Association is 5.30PM a self-motivat7.00PM Conference dinner; nication. Educated and resort operations, and has formercocktail party annual general meeting at Wakatipu Room, Skyline Queenstowned retail managein his native Texas, ly served in senior management roles ment professional with Keynote speaker 1.30PM – 3.00PM with graduate study at Waldorf Astoria Golf Club in Orlando, versed in all aspects Conference business sessions in advanced communiFlorida, and Naples Grande Golf Club in of running multiple 3.15PM Florida. Keynote speaker cations, he received an honNaples, stores with an emphaorary doctoral degree in 1976. Mike ran In addition, Ryan is a contributing col4.00PM Conference closes sis in the golf, fitness, spa for U.S. Congress in 1978 and served as umnist to international golf publications and gift categories. Strengths include consultant to the Ford Foundation. including Golf Digest Korea and Golf budgeting, buying, merchandising, trainTravel China. In his varied career, he has worked as

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