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Things change – Sky’s no longer the limit

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ould you watch golf on the internet? That’s a question many of us will be asking ourselves next year.

For a number of years subscriber broadcaster Sky TV has delivered coverage of the PGA Tour in the United States on virtually a weekly basis.

It has enabled Sky TV customers to become more familiar to the world’s best players on the world’s richest golf circuit.

But all that ends in January. Sky has lost the PGA Tour rights to an internet-based provider Coliseum Sports Media.

What this basically means is that instead of paying Sky to watch the PGA Tour, you’ll pay Coliseum. But the real question is will you pay someone else for coverage of one segment of one sport?

Most of Sky’s sports subscribers are not clients just because the golf is on the telly. It’s because they also get rugby, rugby league,

soccer, tennis, cricket, horse racing, netball etc which is all rolled into one monthly fee.

That has been Sky’s main attraction – live cover of all the main sports that matter most to New Zealanders.

And oddly enough the PGA Tour has more significance for New Zealanders next year with Tim Wilkinson, Steve Alker and Danny Lee all qualified for the tour. It’s the first time for years that we’ve had three Kiwis on the tour.

Then there’s Lydia Ko. It seems likely that Coliseum will also try to secure the rights for the LPGA Tour. That poses another question.

Would the presence of Wilkinson, Alker, Lee and Ko be enough to convince you to subscribe to Coliseum?

It has been reported that a monthly subscription for Coliseum’s golf coverage might be $15-$20 per month. Would you pay that?

Coliseum last year secured the rights to

soccer’s English Premier League. That was a big blow to Sky. But I wonder how many converted to paying for it? I am interested in soccer but not enough to make a separate payment for it.

That line of thinking may be the same when golf goes to Coliseum – at least initially. Things change over time and it’s the customer who will decide what good value is and what isn’t.

It is interesting to note Sky has been signed up for next year’s New Zealand Open. There was no live television cover of this year’s open but it has become possible next year with increased government financial support. As I said earlier, things change.

Also don’t be fooled into thinking that Coliseum’s golf coverage will be limited to a tiny computer screen. Modern television screens can display what we used to be the domain of the computer screen. Things change.

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Mark Brown’s magic numbers of 26 and 59 I

t was the second-lowest score for nine holes in a professional golf tournament but in the end Mark Brown needed it to hang on for victory in the $40,000 Carrus Open in Tauranga.

Brown had a second-nine total of 26 on the second day of the tournament at the Tauranga Golf Club which included seven birdies and an eagle.

The record for the lowest score to par for nine holes belongs to Rhein Gibson from Australia which he achieved two years ago in the United States at the River Oaks Golf Club, Oklahoma.

On that occasion Gibson also shot 26 but it represented a 10-under par. Brown’s score was nineunder par.

Brown’s tally for the round ended up with golf’s magical number of 59 on a day when scoring flourished. Five players shot 65 and five others 66.

Brown’s dream 11-under score was almost the result of a dream.

“I woke up in the middle of the night and was thinking about a grip adjustment that I wanted to make with my putting stroke,’’ Brown recalled after the round.

“It felt really good out there. I putted magnificently.”

Brown, a former Wellingtonian now living in Tauranga, was high-fived and congratulated all the way back to the clubhouse by the spectators.

“It is an awesome feeling,” he said.

“I was saying yesterday how many days there are when you walk off the course frustrated or that you have left a few out there.

“So to have the feeling where you have scored as well as you possibly can on every hole is a unique feeling, an amazing feeling. Especially to do it around here where I have a lot of friends, it is really special.”

Brown hit his approaches to within 12 feet on his first four holes of his back nine and then to 20 feet on his fifth hole and made all the birdie putts in nonchalant fashion.

On his sixth hole he made an eagle from 30 feet on the fringe of a par 5 and then delivered probably what was the shot of the day – a delicate bunker shot from a tricky lie on his seventh hole to within six inches.

He then made a 20 foot putt on the next hole to continue his momentum and then a par on his 9th hole.

“It would be hard to beat nine holes like that in pro golf. The guys are telling me it hasn’t been done before.”

Brown’s playing partners Luke Toomey and Daniel Pearce were stunned.

Said Pearce: “It was pretty damn impressive.

Luke and I enjoyed watching that a lot. It was some of the best golf that I have ever witnessed.

That 10 hole stretch was flawless. His control was the most impressive thing. He never really looked flustered or out of place, he was just going about his business and it seemed easy.”

Toomey added: “I have shot 65 today and I was completely blown away by his round. It was incredible and a pleasure to watch that. He is a world class player and he showed that today.”

Brown’s 59 equalled the course record which was set by Auckland professional Richard Lee. “I had to match R Lee’s record today. I couldn’t let him get away with it. So I am glad that we share that one together.”

Brown also thanked his girlfriend Mikayla Bell, a local golf professional, who caddied for him.

“Mikayla really helped me today. We were walking up the last and I said to her we have got every club right and every read right today – that is half the battle.

“Sometimes executing is the easy part but we teamed up really well, we picked good clubs and we picked good lines, everything was bang on.”

Brown, 39, is no stranger to shooting low numbers. He famously carded a 10-under par 62 at Kingston Heath in Britain last year in final qualifying for the Open Championship.

“I have had a couple of good rounds in my time but it is nice to have the magical number on my CV. It is obviously not the PGA Tour but it is still a massive achievement. It is more of a mental achievement to keep pushing under that pressure. I am pleased I took my chance.”

Brown’s record breaking round was even more impressive considering he has hardly played and had been nursing a sore back in the lead-up to this event.

He said the round will give him confidence as he looks to get back on the European Tour at the end of the year.

“You feel the same nerves teeing off in a (New Zealand) Charles Tour event as you do playing anywhere in the world, well I do anyway. You feel like you are in tournament mode and that it matters.’’

But in the end Brown only got home by two shots as his lead was whittled back over the final two days.

Second was Hawke’s Bay pro Doug Holloway, a five-time winner on the Charles Tour, who had rounds of 65, 64 and 65 over the final three days.

One shot back third was Richard Lee. The win was Brown’s third on the Charles Tour.

The previous two were the 2012 Carrus Open and the 2006 Taranaki Open.

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Jenna Hunter scores by 12 at Tauranga A

uckland professional Jenna Hunter ended her drought on New Zealand’s professional golf circuit, the Charles Tour, in emphatic fashion.

The South African-born Kiwi won the Carrus Open in Tauranga by the huge margin of 12 shots at the Tauranga Golf Club.

Hunter, from North Shore, had rounds of 70, 71, 69 and 73 for a five-under par total. The 26-year-old had been a perennial contender on the Charles Tour and was delighted to finally win one.

“It feels really good. It was nice knowing that I had a few shots in the bag but yeah it feels really good,’’ Hunter said.

“I am glad that I have finally won.”

Even though she began the day with a 13-shot lead, Hunter admitted to feeling nervous on the first tee.

“There were nerves there but I don’t really know why,’’ she said.

“It was such a big lead that it was almost like I don’t want to ruin it because it would be pretty embarrassing. So I just tried to keep focused and play par golf today.”

Hunter made a birdie and a bogey on

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the opening nine holes on the final day before enduring an up and down closing nine holes when she made four bogeys, a birdie and an eagle.

She said the emphatic win would give her a huge amount of confidence as she built towards an attempt to qualify for women’s richest golf circuit, the LPGA Tour, in 2015.

Carrus Open scores Men (Par 70): 263 Mark Brown (P) 68 59 66 70 265 Doug Holloway (P) 71 65 64 65 266 Richard Lee (P) 64 68 67 67 267 Mark Purser (P) 67 70 66 64, Ryan Chisnall (Greenacres) 67 65 69 66 268 Josh Geary (P) 68 66 66 68 269 Luke Toomey (Lochiel) 72 65 66 66 270 Ryan Fox (P) 69 73 65 63, Tyler Hodge (Levin Inc.) 70 65 66 69, Daniel Pearce (P) 68 66 65 71 271 Steven Heyes (Russley) 71 66 65 69, Harry Bateman (P) 65 69 67 70 272 Nick Coxon (Narrows) 71 67 68 66, Vikrant Chandra (P, Fiji) 64 66 71 71 273 Nick Gillespie (P) 67 71 67 68, Dominic Barson (P) 70 69 64 70 274 Jamie Anstiss (Queenstown) 67 68 70 69, Karl Knedler (Tauranga) 69 66 70 69, Hayden Beard (Mt Maunganui) 69 68 65 72 275 Cameron Grant (Ashburton) 70 65 73 67, Ben Campbell (P) 70 69 64 72 276 Jared Pender (P) 69 72 69 66, William Howard (Rotorua) 68 71 68 69 277 Kieran Muir (P) 73 70 67 67, Pieter Zwart (P) 68 71 69 69, Luke Brown (The Pines) 71 67 69 70 278 Nicholas Borren (Otago) 70 71 70 67 279 Shaun Jones (P) 68 73 68 70, Brad Shilton (P) 72 68 68 71, Brad Kendall (North Shore) 70 70 68 71, Troy Ropiha (P) 70 69 68 72 280 Wesley Jeon (Whitford Park) 71 72 71 66, Grant Moorhead (P) 71 71 70 68, David Klein (P) 70 70 71 69, Kadin Neho (Whangarei) 72 70 67 71, Peter Lee (P) 68 68 72 72

281 Bailey Smith (Mt Maunganui) 70 73 68 70, Harry Hillier (Te Puke) 67 73 70 71 282 Shiv Sabherwal (Manukau) 69 72 71 70 283 Jon Bevitt (P) 74 67 72 70, Denzel Ieremia (St. Andrews of Hamilton (Hamilton)) 72 69 71 71 284 Tae Koh (Manukau) 71 72 71 70, Brandon Hodgson (Otago) 67 75 71 71, Leonard Powell (Clarks Beach) 73 70 68 73 285 Joshua Carmichael (P) 69 72 73 71, Martin Pettigrew (P) 67 73 71 74, Landyn Edwards (Rotorua) 67 71 71 76 286 Joonsang Chung (P) 71 72 71 72, James Hamilton (P) 67 74 71 74, Hayden Odonnell (Tauranga) 70 70 70 76 287 Brad Hayward (New Plymouth Inc.) 69 73 73 72, Alex Neely (Bay of Islands Kerikeri Incorporated) 72 72 71 72, Scott Hill (P) 68 75 70 74 Women (Par 72): 283 Jenna Hunter (P) 70 71 69 73 295 Chantelle Cassidy (Cambridge) 76 74 73 72 300 Joanna Kim (The Grange) 76 74 75 75 305 Bohyun Vyan Park (Gulf Harbour Country Club) 78 75 79 73, Rotana Howard (Rotorua) 81 76 73 75 306 Grace Senior (Wairakei International Golf Course) 80 77 73 76 309 Brittney Dryland (Titirangi) 76 79 75 79 310 Ela (Aj) Grimwood (Gulf Harbour Country Club) 76 76 81 77, Catherine Bell (Christchurch) 81 70 79 80 313 Brydie Hodge (Levin Inc.) 77 79 79 78, Brooke Kingi (Whangaroa) 75 77 78 83 316 Amelia Garvey (Kaiapoi) 81 76 79 80.

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Gillespie fifth in China Masters

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ellington professional Nick Gillespie had his biggest pay day when finishing fifth in China Masters.

Gillespie had rounds of 68, 68, 74 and 73 for a one-under par total at the Nanshan International Golf Club.

Fifth was worth $US42,000 which is about $NZ54,000.

Another Wellington professional, Gareth Paddison, was 11th in the same tournament but would have been disappointed with a final round four-over par 76 even though extremely windy conditions prevailed. Paddison picked up $US20,000 ($NZ26,000).

Perth-based Kiwi Michael Long was tied for 28th, Brad Shilton was tied 50th, and Auckland professional Richard Lee saved his worst for last when he had a 10-over par 82 to finish 66th.

The tournament was won by Li Hao-tong, of China, who became the youngest winner on the OneAsia Tour.

The 19-year-old scored by four strokes after shooting a final round one-under-par 70.

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The previous youngest winner had been Korean Kim Bi-o when took out the very same event in 2011 at age 20.

“I think I am too young to win a Masters event,” joked Li, who finished the tournament on nine under and $US180,000 richer.

“I could not stand sometimes when I was putting as the wind was so strong.

I never played in wind like this.”

With the wind gusting up to 40mph on some parts of the course, Li held his game together admirably.

After making the turn he stumbled somewhat with a bogey on the 11th and a double bogey on the 12th that saw his lead cut to one.

However, he showed his star qualities by making birdie on three of the last four holes.

“I scored 100 points on those last few holes,” Li said.

“It was really really windy. Before I went out I was worried about it as this is not an easy course,” said Lee.

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NEWS

BOP defends junior title B ay of Plenty successfully defended its Junior Interprovincial title after defeating North Harbour in the final at the Cambridge Golf Club.

Bay of Plenty, which went through the opening five rounds undefeated to top pool A, beat North Harbour 5-3 in a tense final to complete a perfect winning record over six rounds.

North Harbour, which finished top of pool B with four wins and a loss from its five matches, finished runner-up for the second year in a row.

The wins sees Bay of Plenty join Auckland on four wins as the most successful teams in the annual event which began in 2000.

Bay of Plenty rep Bailey Smith, Tyler King, Harry Hillier, Joshua Rookes and Kingsley Wright delivered the crucial wins in the final to complete the title defence.

The event, which was created to replace the one- or two-day fixtures around the

country, saw 10 teams from around New Zealand compete in the Waikato.

The eight-man teams were made up of five golfers under the age of 19 and three golfers under the age of 16.

The host province Waikato, who has finished runner-up the most in the past 15 years, completed a disappointing week when they finished in a seventh place.

Junior Interprovincial final standings (win = 2 points, half = 1 point and loss = 0 points) Final: 5 Bay of Plenty 3 North Harbour Final standings: 10 points Bay of Plenty, 8 North Harbour, 8 Auckland, 6 Canterbury, 5 Northland, 6 Otago, 3 Waikato, 2 Hawkes Bay, Manawatu / Wanganui, 0 Eastland Pool A: 10 Bay of Plenty, 6 Canterbury, 5 Northland, 3 Waikato, 2 Manawatu / Wanganui Pool B: 8 North Harbour, 8 Auckland, 6 Otago, 2 Hawkes Bay, 0 Eastland.

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All is in place for a successful NZ Open I

t has been an exciting couple of months for New Zealand Golf both on and off the golf course. Firstly off the course it was great to be at the launch of the BMW New Zealand Open as our premier golf event went to another level and became a tournament of real significance on the world stage.

There were a number of great wins in this announcement as John Hart, Michael Glading and our organising team have done a fine job. The tournament, which is steeped in history dating back to 1907, re-aligned with a global golf brand in BMW Group which was a great endorsement for the world’s most unique national open.

The announcement that gained the most traction in the media was the news that (with the help of Government funding) the event will be broadcast live both home and abroad. It is estimated that the tournament will reach around 200 million households and this was a key factor in achieving the goals of the major events investment fund and ultimately the objective of Tourism New Zealand of showcasing New Zealand as a premier golf destination.

We all know that Queenstown is the jewel in the NZ tourism crown and the imagery of the mountains, lakes, wineries, adventure activity and golf will be priceless for, not only Queenstown, but the whole country.

The quality of the players coming to the championship is always talked about and the organising committee have done a superb job of boosting the purse to $NZ1 million, making it one of the most lucrative events in the tournament’s history.

all the best for the final stage of qualifying for the European Tour in December.

There have only been four New Zealand Opens which have offered larger purses (2002, 2005, 2006 and 2007), all at around $1.5m but all of those financial models proved unsustainable.

This model is sustainable. The BMW New Zealand Open has a bright future. The aim for the event is to attract the best players from the Asia-Pacific region and also from further afield.

One of the players sure to be back in Queenstown looking to win the title for the first time is Wellington professional Mark Brown. The 39-year-old had a moment to savour recently when he shot an incredible 11-under par 59 at the Carrus Open on the Charles Tour in Tauranga. He played his final 10 holes in 10-under par in a world class display to be only the second golfer from New Zealand to sign for golf’s magic number of less than 60. It was a great moment for one of golf’s good guys. We wish him

of golf.

Other performances of note in recent times were Ryan Fox and Thomas Campbell advancing to the second stage of Web.Com Tour Qualifying School and Lydia Ko’s continued success on the LPGA Tour. We are looking forward to seeing more Kiwis achieving success on the world stage in the rest of 2014 and into 2015. It has always proved a catalyst to getting more Kiwis into the game

The BMW New Zealand Open going live on TV around the country will have a similar impact. A home champion at the event would have a huge impact on the game.

The championship has the same relevance today as it did back in 1907 and all of our leading professionals would love to claim the Brodie Breeze Trophy. If they do, then they know the world will be watching and they’ll be playing for money that could change their career. The BMW New Zealand Open has the lofty goal of being the most significant golf championship in the Asia-Pacific region and it has made some big strides in a short time. Well done to all involved.

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ext year’s New Zealand Open will be broadcast live on pay television.

The tournament went without live television this year but Sky Television has returned to the fray for next year’s event which will be held from March 12-15 in Queenstown at The Hills and Millbrook Resort courses.

New Zealand technology company Animation Research Limited will lead the television production. The company is involved in golfing events around the world including the Ryder Cup, the PGA Championship, the Open Championship and all the events on the European Tour.

Animation Research owner Ian Taylor said: “We look forward to incorporating our technology into a broadcast that will showcase the golf tournament, celebrity golfers on show, and also the incredible vistas of Queenstown.’’

Japan will also receive live television cover with the tournament having an alliance with Japan Golf Tour Organisation (JGTO). A total of 15 spaces will again be reserved for leading JGTO professionals.

Prizemoney for the New Zealand Open has been increased from $850,000 to $1 million. The New Zealand government is also investing in the tournament.

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The government would also make a one-off investment of up to $250,000 per year towards television production and distribution. This will be matched by Michael Hill Tournaments Limited, the event promoter, to ensure a live broadcast to a world-wide audience and to support wider commercial objectives.

The tournament’s organising chairman John Hart valued the support of the government and jeweller Michael Hill amongst a number of others.

“We very much appreciate the continued support the tournament has received from the government, locally from the Queenstown Lakes District Council, and from New Zealand Golf,’’ Hart said.

“The introduction of live television has taken the event to a new level with increased investment and support from sponsors both here in New Zealand and offshore.

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The Hills golf course, co-host of the 2015 BMW New Zealand Open. Photo: Southern PR

manufacturer BMW. Said Hart: “BMW Group’s commitment to international golf is globally renowned and highly successful, and we are delighted to have such a magnificent global brand as a long term partner.”

Hart believed that securing BMW Group as the naming rights sponsor made a statement of support for the unique format of the New Zealand Open.

“The BMW New Zealand Open is the most unique national open in the world, being played in a pro-am format across

two magnificent courses,” he said.

“BMW Group is a huge supporter of major golf events around the world and we’re delighted that they have added the BMW New Zealand Open to their impressive list of events.”

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he West Coast has a long golfing history and is proud to offer The West Coast Golf Challenge, a great experience for both local golfers and friends from ‘away’ – which is every part of the world that is not on ‘The Coast’.

March 3rd to the 6th 2015 will be the 3rd edition of the West Coast Golf Challenge.

It is a great opportunity to combine four rounds of golf on four quite different courses with the chance to experience some of the most beautiful scenery in the country.

The four hosting clubs are Westport on their Kawatiri links at Carters’ Beach, Reefton on their Glenburnie course, Hokitika on their links course at Mahinapua, and Greymouth on their course at Kaiata.

All of the courses will offer different challenges, from the links courses of Hokitika and Westport to the parklands layouts of Reefton and Greymouth, and all will be well prepared and presented. Good hospitality is guaranteed. This is the West Coast after all!

Visitors are encouraged to take time either before, during or after the tournament to visit picturesque landmarks such as Denniston, Cape Foulwind, Charleston, Punakaiki, Oceana Gold mine, Lake Brunner,

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Brunner Mine, Shantytown, Lake Kaniere, Hokitika Gorge or The Glaciers and all of the beauty that lies between and beyond.

The chance should also be taken to be impressed by and get your own examples

of the wonderful art and crafts that the West Coast prides itself on.

A good variety of accommodation and restaurants are available in all of the towns and visitors can choose to relocate for the

next day’s play, which the schedule readily allows for, or make any of the towns their base for the duration of the tournament.

The courses will be played in the following order, Westport, Reefton, Hokitika and finally Greymouth. Tournament organisers are confident that visitors and locals alike will be impressed with the $14000-plus value prize list.

The tournament will be a stableford in three divisions, one for women and two for the men.

With fields over 100 in the last two years we expect the limit of 120 players to be reached fairly quickly so enter early to avoid disappointment.

Interested readers should email westcoastgolfchallenge@yahoo.co.nz to express interest and receive an information pack, or visit the tournament website at http://westcoastgolfchallenge.com for more information and an entry form.

Send your entries to Brian Hampton at brian.hampy@vodafone.co.nz or post entry and cheque payment to West Coast Golf Challenge C/o Brian Hampton, 15 Main Street, Reefron 7830.

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Andrew Whiley

Resident Pro at Chisholm Park, Dunedin

A positive investment in New Zealand T

he decision by the New Zealand Government to fund the NZ Open has been debated in many clubhouses, on radio stations and in letters to the editor in local papers. Even some “pro-golf” advocates consider that this is corporate welfare. They believe that the event should stand alone with the financial support of private funds and the golfing community. Why should tax payer funding be required for a golf tournament when there are many other pressing issues for struggling families and communities?

Like many golfers, I applaud the government for having the foresight to assist with funding this event. Yes, I am directly involved in the event as the Caddy Master and yes, I am a PGA Golf Professional and a NZPGA Board member. So of course, I am bullish on this matter.

The key to the funding increase is around television.

It costs approximately $600,000 for three days of coverage that will be broadcast to about 200 million homes, via Sky in New Zealand, in Japan via the Japan Golf Network and to other key markets, including Australia, China and Korea.

Having lived in North America and watched several NZ Open events from afar, it is amazing the impact it has on that side of the world. I would often have people engage with me about the golf tournament they were

watching and then talk about visiting New Zealand and even travelling to play golf. The visuals and the stories that unfold in a golf tournament beaming from Queenstown will be stunning. They will really attract the viewer to want to visit, just like we enjoy the amazing visuals from golf tournaments at Pebble Beach, Maui or St Andrews. Each year, we hear from the players that playing golf in Queenstown is one of their highlights of the year, as it is not only the course and location but the other

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great things to do in the area.

Could Tourism New Zealand spend $600,000 on something else in these international markets and get a better return? Would they be able to get into the homes of these golfers and give them a show with the same “wow” factor? Absolutely not! This is because the NZ Open really does tell the complete “New Zealand story”. We are able to introduce the viewer to the wonders of The Hills golf course, the surrounding mountains and lakes, ideally showcase great weather and also show the viewer some of the great wineries, jet boating experiences and other iconic NZ tourism experiences. Spending any money in print media or other tourism advertising would cost dramatically more to get a similar emotional “like factor” with the intended audience.

Like any business you have to spend money advertising and promoting the product.

If you don’t present the strengths of the product, then people will not buy. So investing $600,000pa for the television coverage for the NZ Open over the next two years will produce a positive value return. I firmly believe we will see people visiting New Zealand because of it and yes they may even bring their golf clubs! Plus I also know that thousands of golfers around New Zealand, like you, will also enjoy watching the NZ Open!

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t one level, the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles was a clearcut victory to the European Team over a second rate, strategically outthought and poorly led USA team. Most of the post match analysis has focused on how the USA made the wrong choice in their appointment of Tom Watson, and what needs to be done to get the right captain aboard for Hazeldine in 2016. The PGA of America, who (as with their British counterparts) select the Ryder Cup Captain, now faces many months of intensive scrutiny.

This media focus is unfortunate, because not only does it gloss over the close and keenly fought nature of the event, but the huge profile boost for golf the Ryder Cup generates. There is simply no sporting contest I can relate it to. The nearest might be if the All Blacks played the Springboks every two years on a home and away basis, so that we would only see them in New Zealand every four years. They would play rugby over three days –in different forms, including man to man contests. Tickets would be limited to 50,000 per day and priced accordingly. Even that would be a long way from the blend of European cultures and American pride that make up the Ryder Cup. Still more impressive is the fact that the Ryder Cup has been reconstructed from a dying, one-sided golf tournament – USA professionals playing their counterparts from Great Britain & Ireland, with huge dominance by the former until Europeans were included in 1979.

The 2014 event could easily have gone the other way.

The USA team comfortably won the opening four balls,

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thanks partly to Tom Watson’s decision to send out rookies Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed as a pairing – definitely the boldest gamble made by either captain over the three days. Yes, he could/should have played them on the Friday afternoon as well, but by then the USA was still ahead for much of the foursomes and at that point the British media were getting stuck in to Paul McGinley for his selections, lambasting his “dream team” of Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia, and suggesting his pairing of Ian Poulter and Stephen Gallacher had been an even bigger blunder. McGinley and Europe got out of jail thanks largely to a wayward McIlroy drive on the 18th bouncing the right way off a tree, followed by some Sergio magic which saw the dream team secure a halved match against the run of play.

18th hole at Gleneagles. Photo: Duncan Simpson

The USA team should still have been on an even footing after the Saturday four balls (which they won again), and after that, who knows what might have happened? The margin between success and failure was not major, and McGinley could equally have finished up under the pump on Sunday evening as Watson did if some breaks had gone the other way. Success has many fathers, but failure is an orphan.

All of this obscures the huge success of the 2014 Ryder Cup: as a showcase for Scotland, for superb logistics, organisation and facilities, and for delivering an absolutely unique experience for the fans, who in the end are the true point of difference in creating the atmosphere and passion that only the Ryder Cup can deliver.

As with the Melbourne Cup, this is an occasion people with only passing interest in the sport as well as die hard fans can relate to and engage with, as a “must do, bucket list” event. That creates an opportunity for golf to draw in casual golfers and lapsed members and reignite their passion for the game. After all, hand to hand match play was the foundation of golf and is the form easiest to relate to: beating your mates and rivals is something we all want to do, and golf’s unique handicap system gives everyone a chance. We may not be able to recreate the full atmosphere of the Ryder Cup, but we should certainly be riding its contribution to the game’s profile, and of course the timing is perfect as we move into the prime of our golfing season.

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An enjoyable Festival of Golf at Nelson T

he second Nelson Festival of Golf was enjoyed by all the competitors who came to the Tasman region to take part in what is becoming a “must do” on the New Zealand golfing calendar.

Numbers were slightly down on last year, but this was due to a number of entrants having to pull out through injury or illness. Everyone who did manage along had a wonderful time playing the three courses involved in the tournament, namely, Nelson Golf Links, Motueka and Greenacres. The courses were in great condition and the competitors loved the variety that all three courses offered, showcasing the stunning scenery that our region has in abundance.

The Event was played in good condition weather, with sunny days all week. The two days at Nelson did prove testing due to the sea breezes, but then links courses do have that knack of attracting windy conditions. Knowing that other regions were having heavy rain meant event organisers were happy to have the sun even with a bit of wind to go with it.

“The major sponsors were again hugely supportive,” said tournament director, Derek Drysdale.” Waimea Family Estate Wines and Taylor Made Golf put up a fabulous prize table every day, and the prizes at the end of week prize giving dinner were truly amazing.

Three Hole in One Prizes were up for grabs, but unfortunately no-one scored

the ace needed to win the Spa SensatioNZ Hot Tub donated by 4 Seasons Home & Leisure, Nelson or the $5000 of golf equipment from Glyn Delany at Total Golf, or the free membership from Greenacres Golf Club. Thank you to all those sponsors, and let’s have better luck next year” he said.

This year a novelty putting competition was held. Every player had one shot at a 60’ putt, with the nearest going into a play off on the 18th green, using a Taylor Made Spider putter worth $300. Under extreme pressure, with everyone watching from the clubhouse balcony, Mike Hawke from McLeans Island club rolled his putt up to 2 inches to win the shootout. He was then delighted to learn that he actually won the Taylor Made Spider putter for his efforts. Mike said that this “almost” made up for the fact that he had lost his wedding ring during the tournament, although I’m not sure his wife had the same view of the situation!

Our tournament committee received great feedback from our entrants yet again again this year. Everyone seemed to love to camaraderie that is generated throughout the tournament. It’s fun from start to finish with some great golfing days to enjoy.

By concentrating on the little things as much as the main one’s we create an atmosphere where everyone feels a part of this great event.

Smiles all round from the left, Michelle Rathbun (Shandon), Christine Willats (Waikare) and Claire Williams & Judy Fullerton ( Hauraki)

Patricia Gutry from the Waikare Club tee’s off at the 17th at Nelson Links. watched by from the left, husband Keith and Christine & Colin Willats also from Waikare Club.

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he New Zealand team at the inaugural World Junior Golf Championship in Canada saved its best for last but still finished well off the pace.

New Zealand was represented by Wenyung Keh from Auckland, Julianne Alvarez (Wellington) and Alanna Campbell (Bay of Plenty). The format for the tournament was the best two scores counted towards the team’s total.

In the final round at the Angus Glen Golf Club in Markha, Ontario, the New Zealanders had a four-over par total of 148 but finished the tournament at 32-over par to be second-last of the 16 teams.

They finished 49 shots back from the United States which won the event by 18 strokes from Sweden.

In the individual standings, Keh was the best of the Kiwis. She finished 22nd while Campbell, who was on debut for New Zea-

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Located on the southwest edge of Tauranga City on the Racecourse Reserve and 10 minutes from the city centre, the Tauranga Golf Course offers a secluded and peaceful setting for golfers of all ages and ability. Only a two-hour drive from Auckland and a short trip from Rotorua and Hamilton, enhances the popularity of Tauranga as a golfing destination for visiting golfers from NZ & abroad.

With a varied and undulating terrain, the Tauranga course has earned the respect of top amateurs and professionals alike as an exacting test of shot placement and

concentration.

The course has interesting topography and variation in holes (it has been described as two courses in one) and its fairways and sand based greens are in beautiful condition as a result of permanent irrigation systems.

The Tauranga Golf Course has an area of approximately 45 hectares, and is a Par 71 measuring 5571m from the back tees.

With PGA Professional Jay Carter and a fully stocked Pro Shop onsite, Tauranga Golf Club is fast becoming the home for up and coming amateur golfers.

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Located just a few km’s from the Tauranga town centre and just 20mins from Mt Maunganui. We have a fully stocked proshop, with hire clubs, and golf carts. We also have an excellent catering and bar team who will look after your taste buds.

Join us for the 5 Eves Course Classic Omokoroa Golf Club

Omokoroa Golf Club is situated on a small peninsula on the Tauranga Harbour. It is a very flat course built on the harbours edge, and our 3rd and 5th fairways are below sea level. We have 5 different tees, so can cater for golfers of all abilities. And even though we are only 20 mins north of Tauranga, and 15 south of Katkati, we are a friendly country course that is so quiet, you can often only hear the birds and the waves lapping on the shore.

In August 2011 we hosted the NZ Mens U19 Champs and there were only 10 rounds under par, out of over 300, which shows the challenge the course can offer from its back tees. In the first week of December this year, we’re looking forward

to also hosting many players from across the country in the NZ Seniors National tournament!

Our course has produced many great golfers over the years from NZ reps Jan Higgins, Stephen Scahill and Andrew Stewart to current touring professionals Kieran Muir and Ben Taylor. So make sure you get out soon to enjoy this hidden gem.

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Omanu Golf Club Omanu Golf Club’s name was inspired by the presence of numerous elegant herons on the course, which are symbolised in the Club’s logo.

In just 40 years Omanu has transformed itself into the largest Club in New Zealand outside the metropolitan centre’s.

Membership options are numerous from junior to senior, from casual to competitive. The Club has built modern lounge facilities, which members enjoy at the “friendliest club in the Bay”. Coupled with fully stocked Pro Shop and cafeteria the Club offers the complete package.

The course has been developed from bare

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farmland into one of the finest club courses in the country. It is well suited to players of all levels of ability, providing a challenge to the skilled and encouragement to the not

so skilled. Its 18 holes offer a pleasant and easy walk over gently rolling terrain.

Well-defined irrigated fairways lead to high quality greens that are even paced and true.

Mt Maunganui Golf Club Mount Maunganui Golf Club, with its championship 18 hole, par 72 course, offers golfers challenges to satisfy all levels of players as well as a year-round benign climate. Mt Maunganui is both challenging and aesthetically pleasing to play. The combination of a sand base and a modern irrigation system ensures the course is green but dry underfoot. Mt Maunganui is rated as one of the finest courses in New Zealand. Whatever your handicap this is a golf club that combines sport and relaxation in a modern centralised setting.

With the introduction of a Master Plan, future development is on going with some greens and tees having already been upgraded. Take advantage of a course that has hosted many top amateur and professional events, which has included during the 1970’s and 1980’s PGA sanctioned tour events, both the 2012 New Zealand Men’s and Women’s Amateurs Championship and the 2002 Asia Pacific Championship.

The Mt Maunganui Golf Club employs professional staff to constantly maintain

The Te Puke golf club has been at several locations in its history, but bought its present site in 1978. Golf was first played at Golf Te Puke in 1979. The trees were planted at this time, and the huge growth reflects the site’s history as an old dairy farm, with residual fertiliser. The Te Puke Golf Course was designed by Harry Dale, who has designed many golf courses in the Bay of Plenty area. His original concept drawings show that his design has been maintained over the years. Recently there have been some changes under the eye of Denis Clark who has prepared a 20 year plan for the Te Puke golf course’s future development.

Golf Te Puke has been described as the best laid out course in the Bay , with it’s undulating fairways, mature specimen trees and water feature with fountain, and recently with Course Superintendant, Michael Homer, lifting the standards of the greens, the course is quickly gaining a reputation for the place to play in the Bay. With on-site NZPGA Professional Nicholas Davey, the club boasts a fully stocked Golf Shop and the ability to provide professional lessons to all levels of golfer. Juniors get free lessons every Tuesday afternoon as well as free

membership. Come visit and play at our friendly course just south of TePuke, 18 hole green fees from only $20 on Sundays and Mondays with 9 holes for just $12.

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our impeccably groomed fairways and greens.

Come and play one of New Zealand’s finest courses. Boasting one of the most up to date, spaciously luxurious club houses in the country.

The Professional Shop is an integral part of Mt Maunganui Golf Club. Whether it is as a stop during your round to buy a drink or chocolate bar, or for fashion golf clothing, golf equipment to buy or hire, all are available seven days a week from a well stocked Pro Shop. The club also has Professionals on hand to advise on all aspects of the game, from coaching, club fittings and repairs.

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Wherever you go in Auckland, you’ll find something special – it’s a whole Golf region waiting to be explored and played. Then after Golf enjoy the city centre’s world-class shopping, restaurants, bars and galleries that are encircled by wine regions, stunning beaches, pristine rainforest and the magnificent Hauraki Gulf.

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sensitivity to the nature of the original site and he is admired for producing holes that offer an ideal balance of risk and reward.

After designing Titirangi in 1927, MacKenzie went on to design some of the world’s top courses including Augusta, Cypress Point and Royal Melbourne.

The par 70 course features elevated tees and greens, challenging bunkers and slick greens with pronounced undulations. Its par 3s face the four points of the compass so no matter what the weather conditions, you experience a different test on each hole. www.titirangigolf.co.nz

There is on-line tee booking from the website www.pukekohegolf.co.nz and follow the instructions or phone. The course is easy to find being only 5 minutes from the southern motorway exit 461 and follow the signs towards Pukekohe or place the address in your GPS location finder and it will lead you straight here.

Once here, the PGA qualified professional will assist you with all of your needs including clubs and other playing gear.

A cold drink and food available on most days from the cafe awaits you when you have finished your round. www.pukekohegolf.co.nz

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Titirangi Golf Club Titirangi is ranked as one of New Zealand’s top courses and is the only one in the country designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie.

MacKenzie’s designs are notable for their

ferent challenge on every hole with the front nine having to be played with finesse while the back nine allows players to open their shoulders when playing the challenging par 5’s.Green fees are attractively priced for International and domestic visitors.

The modern clubhouse, incorporating the Greenside Lounge and Bar, offers two bars, two function rooms, and full catering facilities in a very pleasant and relaxing setting. The club hires out these facilities for at realistic prices.

The Club’s PGA Professional stocks a wide range of golfing equipment. Coaching clinics and individual coaching are available by appointment. Electric carts, trundlers and golf clubs are available for hire. www.pakurangagolfclub.co.nz

Pakuranga Golf Club The 6033 metre par 72 layout offers a dif-

The course is a championship quality 18 hole parklands style golf course with tree lined fairways, lakes and a river as part of the challenges you face when you take part in the Pukekohe golf experience.

Picturesque parkland course established in 1927 – a challenge for all levels of golf – several lakes, plenty of bunkers, and mature trees – Par 70. Mini driving range, practice greens and bunker. Golf Shop and Pro on site.

Fernz Cafe serves – breakfast, lunch, dinner, and great coffee! Friendly bars with two decks, and beautiful views over the course.

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GOLF TRAILS Group bookings for clubs and businesses are welcome – call us for rates built to your needs. www.akaranagolf.co.nz

Muriwai Golf Club The Muriwai Golf Club is located on Auckland’s rugged west coast. Muriwai is an expansive black sand beach often described as windswept and rugged. The golf course is equally impressive with its ocean views.

The 18 hole course is a pleasure to play and the gusts of wind provide an extra challenge at times. A visit to Muriwai Golf Club is a must do while you’re in Auckland Visitors welcome, stop by any time. www.muriwaigolfclub.co.nz

cilities also available and catering for special events. A challenging golf course for all levels of players and a fleet of golf carts. www.waiukugolfandsquash.co.nz

challenge. Fantails and native pigeons are also regulars on the course! You can enjoy a drink and a meal in the two- storey clubhouse, which overlooks the picturesque 18th green and beyond,with all the facilities. The staff and members are inviting and friendly, providing a pleasant relaxed atmosphere that will ensure you always enjoy a warm welcome. www.onewherogolf.co.nz

Onewhero Golf Club Located at Pukekawa, only eight minutes from the State Highway One turnoff at Mercer. The 18 hole layout is set on a wonderful, volcanic free- draining terrain that ensures it is truly playable all year and is rarely closed. The many tree-lined fairways and areas of native bush add to the beauty of the course and ensure that golfers are presented with a solid but fair

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Great club, great course and great hospitality. Go and check it out today on the Matakana–Omaha Road. www.warkworthgolfclub.co.nz

Omaha Beach Golf Club Omaha Beach Golf Club is a growing holiday resort links course, crafted by designers Darby & Associates, who also designed other recognised New Zealand courses such as Clearwater in Christchurch and Milbrook in Queenstown.

The course makes the most of its stunning seaside location. Bordered by the ocean beach on one side and natural estuary on the other, it is a course that offers some unique and pleasant surprises as you travel around it. www.omahagolf.co.nz

Waiuku Golf Club

Warkworth Golf Club

Situated fifty minutes south of Auckland in the Manukau Harbour, our golf and squash facilities are open to all visitors seven days a week with facilities to cater for groups of up to eighty for catering and refreshments on site. Conference fa-

Enjoy playing country Golf at its very best, right in the Heart of The Matakana Wine Region. Warkworth Golf Club is located only 35 minutes North of the Harbour Bridge, and situated two minutes from picturesque Warkworth.

Redwood Park Golf Club This beautifully scenic golf course is a must to visit! Nestled below the Waitakere Ranges at Swanson, and only 15 Kms from Auckland City, this slightly undulating course stands out from the rest. From the challenging, yet fair and friendly course to the golfers, you’re guaranteed a good day out on the greens. Established in 1970, Redwood Park Golf Club has grown to become a favourite for members and many social golfers each year.Whether you’re an experienced golfer or just starting

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Public players, members from other clubs and non-playing public are welcome at the club.Known for it’s friendliness and social atmosphere, newcomers soon become regulars!

Redwood Park is conveniently located close to all major transport links. Swanson Railway Station is within walking distance and the club offers plenty of parking for those wishing to drive – bring your family/ friends and visit the club today! www.redwoodparkgolf.co.nz

Helensville Golf club Located amidst farmland and lifestyle blocks, the course whilst on easy terrain offers a challenge to golfers of all abilities, with tree lined fairways and American Standard sand based greens with only a 35 minute drive from downtown Auckland, golfers can enjoy a tranquil round of golf, and relax afterward in the clubhouse with amazing vistas out over the parkland style course. www.helensvillegolf.co.nz

Waitakere Golf Club If you are looking for some spectacular golf and great deals to go with it, you have come to the right place. Come and enjoy a game on Aucklands secret 18 hole course, a challenging, yet enjoyable round of golf.

Tucked away in the Waitakere Ranges, the scenery and sweeping vistas will only enhance your game and the memories of your day will stay forever.

We can put together golf experiences to suit from couples to large groups – just call or email the office. Overseas visitors are most welcome and unlike some courses, we don’t charge extra on green fees just because you are not a kiwi!

We can help with cart and club hire, a golf shop stocked with essentials and at the end of your round relax in a lounge with stunning views and have a relaxing drink and a snack. www.waitakeregolf.co.nz

Maramarua Golf Club Located just half an hour from Manukau, you can enjoy the peace of the country while still being close to Auckland at Mara-

marua Golf Club. You will also experience one of the best golf courses in the region.

The eighth hole at Maramarua requires a long tee shot to the right of a wide fairway.

The fairway has trees on both sides, which protect out of bounds on the far right anda hazard on the left. Shots to the left hand side don’t get a shot at the green as this is blocked by mature pine trees.

Having placed your 220m-plus drive on the right-hand side of the fairway you have a daunting approach shot over a rock-surrounded pond to a two-tiered green.

If the pin is on the top level the landing area is small. Here you will be faced with the decision whether to aim for the top and risk an overshot of play to the lower area and guarantee a difficult two putt. Either way, it’s one heck of a hole!

For more information on the course, visit maramarua.co.nz or phone 64 09 232 5702. Located just half an hour from Manukau, you can enjoy the peace of the country while still being close to Auckland at Maramarua Golf Club. You will also experience one of the best golf courses in the region.

The eighth hole at Maramarua requires a

long tee shot to the right of a wide fairway.

The fairway has trees on both sides, which protect out of bounds on the far right anda hazard on the left. Shots to the left hand side don’t get a shot at the green as this is blocked by mature pine trees.

Having placed your 220m-plus drive on the right-hand side of the fairway you have a daunting approach shot over a rock-surrounded pond to a two-tiered green.

If the pin is on the top level the landing area is small. Here you will be faced with the decision whether to aim for the top and risk an overshot of play to the lower area and guarantee a difficult two putt. Either way, it’s one heck of a hole!

For more information on the course, visit maramarua.co.nz or phone 64 09 232 5702. www.maramarua.co.nz

AUCKLAND

Hospice Golf Day The 23rd Simmons Lumber Totara Hospice South Auckland and Pakuranga Golf Club Charity Golf Day was held recently, and was an outstanding success.

On the back of having a full field (156 players) and being blessed with many donations and great course conditions and weather the club achieved its target of $25,000.

Unfortunately there were no takers for the Hole in One prize of a 2014 Subaru Forester valued at $47,990 (sponsored by

The Akarana and Grange golf clubs present

The Inaugural “Pairs” Tournament THE SCHEDULE

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 Double the courses - double the fun  Grab a partner (him or her) and enter now  Limited places, first 60 pairs to register and pay  Lots of great prizes you will be proud to win

Saturday 10 January 2015 At The Grange Golf Club Three nine-hole matches against similar handicapped opponents.

(Drinks and Calcutta to follow)

Sunday 11 January 2015 At The Akarana Golf Club Two more nine-hole matches with group winners advancing to foursomes shoot-out.

(Dinner and prize giving)

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Only $15.00 for Twilight golf at the beautiful Waitakere Golf Course Wednesdays from 3.30pm commencing Oct 1st Meals and refreshments available Good prizes – all welcome

Phone 810 9399 for enquiries 35 Falls Rd, Te Henga, West Auckland

Pairs nine-hole stableford match play $160 entry fee (per pair) includes Sunday dinner Enter and pay at The Grange or Akarana Pro Shops or deposit entry fee direct to 02-0176-0196000-00 and confirm details by email to golf@akaranagolf.co.nz or send payment to Akarana Golf Club, PO Box 27033, Mt Roskill, Auckland 1440

must have current handicap

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Whitford Park

(09) 530 8823

Monthly Pro Open Day

Nov 8-9

Maramarua

(09) 2325702

COUNTIES CLASSIC 54 hole Strokeplay Mens & Womens T’ment

Nov-06

Onewhero

(09) 233 4038

Monthly Midweek Mixed Open $25

Nov-11

Titrangi

(09) 8273967

Twilight Golf Doolan Bros

Nov-13

Waiuku

(09) 2359489

Monthly Midweek Mixed Open

Nov-16

Ngaruawahia

(07) 824 8006

Meat Pack Sunday Open

Nov-19

Pukekohe

(09) 2948822

Third Wednesday Month Pro Shop Open

Nov-20

Aviation

(09) 2754601

Pak ‘n Save Open $25 entry 2 Tees 11am 2.15pm

Nov-21

Maungakiekie

(09) 621 0093

Fri 21st Maungakiekie Sponsored Monthly Midweek Men’s Open

Nov-28

Titrangi

(09) 8273967

Mens Back Tee & open Day

Dec-04

Onewhero

(09) 233 4038

Men's xmas Tournament 9.15 am -12pm $25 incl 2's

Dec-09

Onewhero

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Women's xmas Touranmament Shotgum start 9.30am

Dec-13

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Winger Subaru) however everyone enjoyed trying!

A very successful auction culminated in a fantastic result for such a deserving project. The decision to not have age limits for entry and to include women in the field for the first time was well justified.

Thank you to all the sponsors for their support.At the conclusion David Clifton President of the Pakuranga Golf Club and Peter Hutchinson General Manger of Simmonds Lumber NZ Ltd presented a cheque for $25,000 to the CEO of Totara Hospice South Auckland Alan Beal.

Results: Best gross – Munchin Keh – 67 Best Nett – Pat Gillman – 67 Best stableford over 75 years of age – Jack Perry – 40 points Best stableford overall – Sue Skilton – 42 points Division 1 Best Nett – John Crowe 68 Best stableford – Frank Burns – 39 points Division 2 Best Nett – Grant Robinson – 68 Best stableford – Ian McHardy – 37 points Diehards division – Over 75 years Best stableford – Clive Morgan 37 points Women’s Division Best stableford – Kathy Irwin 39 points

21 visitors teed off last Friday at Pakuranga Golf Club, in brilliant spring weather with excellent conditions under foot and slick and true greens. This was the 9th round of the series with further rounds to follow on Friday 31st October, Friday 28th November and Friday 19th December. Out of that a winner will be found who will take away a 2015/2016 Full playing membership of the club.

Results: Overall best stableford – Doug Goldthorpe – 45 points MenS 1st Stableford Siewhock Quay – 41 Points 2nd Stableford John Perry – 41 Points 3rd Stableford Richard MacDonald – 41 Points 4th Stableford C K Cheah – 40 points 5th Stableford Joe Tam – 40 Points 6th Stableford Colin Christian – 39 Points Women 1st Stableford Grace Shin – 39 Points 2nd Stableford Patricia O’Connor – 37 Points 3rd Stableford Raewyn Harford – 36 Points 

HEINEKEN SEPTEMBER OPEN DAY RESULTS

The Northland Toyota Ambrose event is to be held Monday 27th October (Teams of 4).

There’s a great prize table. Limited to the first 30 teams entered, and entries are $80

An excellent field of 108 players including

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please note: both full and Midweek memberships offer 2 complementary rounds at 5 other Auckland & Waikato clubs per year.

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NORTHLAND

EVENT AT NORTHLAND

per team. Contact the club on 09 435 0042 for more information or to register.

Cheeky 9 Golf has come to the Northland Golf Club To start on Tuesday the 18th November this NZ Golf initutive is a Nationwide social golf league to encourage those new to golf or those with limited time to play a fun 9 holes after work. Teams of 4 will tee off at 5.45pm with the emphasis to be on participation and enjoyment. To register go to http://www.cheeky9.com/ or https:// www.facebook.com/Cheeky9golf

Twilight Golf starts at Northland Twilight Golf started on Friday 17th October. Tee time is 4.30pm to 5.45pm with prizegiving straight after the last players complete their round. Entry Fee $6.00 for nine holes. 67 players competed on first night. Contact the club for more information.

MENS STROKEPLAY

Mens Strokeplay Championship over 36 holes was played on Saturday 18thOctober.

Winners were (Senior): Steve Martin, (Intermediate): Brent Sketchley, (Junior): Ray Colebrook, (D Grade): Andrew Phillips. They will represent the club at the Champ of Champs at Nth Wairoa on Saturday 15th November.

9 Hole Champions for 2014

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GOLF TRAILS Both Men and Woman have completed a competitive and enjoyable 2013/2014 season with champions being found in both Strokeplay and Matchplay. Woman: (Div1) Strokeplay: Jo Brunker, Matchplay: Lesley Martin, (Div2) Strokeplay: Fran Campbell, Matchplay: Jan Galbraith,(Div3) Strokeplay: Rae Taylor, Matchplay Rae Taylor.

Men: Strokeplay: John Campbell, Matchplay: John Campbell

Northland GOLF CLUB Ladies take out 9 Hole pennants The team, consisting of Rae Taylor, Jo Brunker, Annette Mitchell and Marilyn Young were very consistant over the course of the competition which allowed them to take out the 2013/2014 series. Congratulations from all members of the Northland Golf Club.

Northland members take out inaugural WBHS Old Boys Association Ambrose day. Pat Butler, Jo Brunker and Sheree Finlayson managed to hold out the other 15 teams with a net score of 53.75. A very enjoyable day had by all with the tournament already booked for next year on Friday 25th September.

OPTIMIZE HARCOURTS REALTY 54 HOLE STROKEPLAY Waipu turned on some spectacular spring weather for the weekend of the strokeplay tournament and although the wind chal-

lenged a few on Sunday there were still some good scores returned. Thanks to our amazing local sponsors – Optimize Harcourts Realty in association with McCoy & Thomas Sports, Pizza Barn, Placemakers, Vodafone, Fastsignz, Reyburn & Bryant, A1 Homes, Morres Cars, Isuzu Utes (NZ), Black Sheep Farms, Mountfield Heights, Paul Jenkinz Contracting and the Wednesday afternoon golfers.

There was a strong field with players coming from as far afield as Australia and the South Island and the mix of members, regular visitors and some new comers, together with the outstanding condition of the fairways and greens, made for an event enjoyed by all who attended.

Results: Overall – Nett Winner Gary Webb Sherwood Park 208 (pictured) 1st Runner up Chris Newson Waiotira 209 2nd Runner up Rowland Griffiths North Shore 213 3rd Runner up Ian Kitchen Waipu 216 4th Runner up Leith Whatmough Sherwood Park 216 5th Runner up Sheldon Kearns Waipu 217 6th Runner up Andrew Fisher Maungakiekie 217

7th Runner up David Wech Sherwood Park 218 8th Runner up Allan Richards Waipu 218 9th Runner up Greg Dingle Maungakiekie 220 10th Runner up Tom Lovegrove Waiotira 220 11th Runner up Murray Saunders Waipu 220 12th Runner up Daniel Bennett Sherwood Park 221 13th Runner up Christopher Beere North Shore 221 14th Runner up Craig Alison Waipu 221 15th Runner up Napo Henare Waipu 221 16th Runner up Terry Brown Waitakere 222 17th Runner up Peter Tupuhi Maramarua 222 18th Runner up Greg Shanaghan Waipu 222 19th Runner up John Pennington Waipu 222 Sunday Best Nett Winner Mike Leech Waipu 70 1st runner up Laurie Bell Royal Auckland 71 2nd runner up Rhys Joule Waipu 73 Longest drive Sunday Sheldon Kearns Nearest Pin 13 Saturday Kevin Brewer Nearest Pin 7 Sunday Brendon Power

Luke Brown prevails and retains James Busby Plate 80 Men from Northshore to Kaitaia turned out to play in the Waitangi Golf Club’s Men’s James Busby Plate 72-Hole Matchplay Tournament which also incorporated the Golf Northland Matchplay Championship. The tournament was played on Sat/

Sun 4/5 October 2014. Saturday was a testing day for all players with prevailing gusts of wind and pockets of cold rain. Sunday however was beautiful and players were able to play to their full potential. Clint Brljevich had a Hole-In-One on number 10 which set his last round of the tournament on to a nice finish. Luke Brown from The Pines GC managed to retain his hold on the James Busby Plate and also once again be crowned the Golf Northland Matchplay Champion.

Pictured are Gordon Ramsay (Okaihau), Harry Taka (Onewhero), Luke Brown (The Pines), Mike Kane (Waitangi), John McKiernan (Waitangi).

Unfortunately one of the players collapsed during the event and was rushed to hospital. Waitangi Golf club Would like to thank, fellow players, Talor and Barrie Pattison and Jack Winwood for their assistance on the scene and the crews of the Paihia Fire Brigade, St John BOI and Westpac Rescue Helicopter for their prompt ar-

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BOI

(09) 4078837

BOI (Kerikeri) NZ 9hole Masters Tournament

Nov 8-9

Hikurangi

(09) 433 8590

54 Hole 2 Day Tournament

Nov-17

Ngunguru

(09) 434 3997

9 Hole T’ment

Nov-16

Northern Wairoa

(09) 409 8266

16 Sunday Men's Champ of Champs Northern Wairoa

Nov-14

Northland

(09) 435 1777

Women's Xmas Pairs Tournament

Nov-14

Waipu

(09) 4321 259

Vets

Nov-14

Sherwood Park

(09) 434 6900

9 Hole Champ of Champs

Nov-21

Hikurangi

(09) 433 8590

9H Vets Social Day

Nov 22-23

Sherwood Park

(09) 434 6900

Vodafone City of Whangarei Pairs Tournament

Nov-23

Whangaroa

(09)405 1808

Sunday Xmas Cheer

Nov-27

Wellsford

(09) 4238385

Women's Xmas Pairs Tournament

Nov-30

Kaikohe

(09) 407 8837

Xmas Cheer

Nov-30

Sherwood Park

(09) 434 6900

Pak N Save Xmas Cheer

Nov-30

BOI

09 4078837

Xmas Cheer

Nov-30

Hikurangi

09 433 8590

Xmas Cheer

Dec-05

Waipu

09 4321 259

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rival. The Club would recommend to all clubs to have a defibrillator on hand.

Full Results: Division One: James Busby Plate and Golf Northland Matchplay Championship: Winner: Luke Brown, The Pines; Plate R/Up: Chase McKeown, Waipu; 3rd Semi-Finalist: Peter Bone, Whangarei; 4th Semi-Finalist: Alex Neely, Kerikeri; Flight Winner: Iain Power, Northland; Flight Runner-Up: Michael Perrin, Kerikeri; Cup Consolation Winner: Brad Bonnington, Wellsford; Cup Consolation R/Up: Sheldon Kearns, Northland; Flight Consolation Winner: Taylor Gill, Kerikeri; Flight Consolation R/Up: Michael MacDonald, Northland.

Division Two: Tamati Waka Nene Trophy: Winner: Ross Wright, Peninsula; Cup R/Up: Steven Lang, Northland; 3rd Semi-Finalist: Gavin Ashwell, Wellsford; 4th Semi-Finalist: Duncan Robertson; Flight Winner: Evan Thompson; Flight R/Up: Matt Jones, Akarana; Cup Consolation Winner: Clint Brljevich; Cup Consolation R/Up: Reuben In-

glis, Northshore; Flight Consolation Winner: Jack Winwood Jnr; Flight Consolation R/Up: Cam Marshall.

Division Three: Sir George Grey Cup: Winner: Gordon Ramsay, Okaihau; Cup R/ Up: Barry Pattison, Northland; 3rd SemiFinalist: Dave Hellens; 4th Semi-Finalist: Neil Stokes; Flight Winner: Nigel Turner, Okaihau; Flight R/Up: Jonathan Latimer, Northshore; Cup Consolation Winner: Peter Stout, Tapora; Cup Consolation R/Up: Peter Blair, Northland; Flight Consolation Winner: Pita Apiata; Flight Consolation R/Up: Chris Shepherd, Whangarei.

Division Four: Tokerau Trophy Winner: Mike Kane; Trophy R/Up: Troy Alderton; Flight Winner: Joe Tipene; Flight R/ Up: Joe Young, Waipu; Cup Consolation Winner: Gordon Morgan; Cup Consolation R/Up: Cameron Birch, Okaihau; Flight Consolation Winner: Gary Forrest; Flight Consolation R/ Up: Marshall Tana, Kaikohe.

Division Five: 55+ Hobson Cup: Winner: John McKiernan; R/Up: Len Cooper; Flight Winner: Kevin Stewart; Flight R/Up: Wayne Taylor, Waitemata; Cup Consolation Winner: Dave Winslow; Cup Consolation R/ Up: Dave Paterson; Flight Consolation Winner: Ina Papera.

Division Six: 55+ Nine Pin Trophy: Winner: Harry Taka; R/Up: Mike Hardiman; Flight Winner: Brian Mulcahy, Kaitaia; Flight R/Up: Mike Andrew; Cup Consolation Winner: Dave MacNee; Cup Consolation R/Up: Maurice Penney; Flight Consolation Winner: Bud Sisley.

Nearest the Pin: Div 1 & 2: Darryl Birchall; Dive 3 & 4: Grant Hastings; Div 5 & 6: Len Cooper.

Accuracy Drive: Darren Markin.

Twos: Craig Boles, Grant Hastings, Len Cooper, Reuben Inglis x 2, Jack Winwood, Luke Brown x 3, Brian Mulcahy, Iain Power, Ross Wright x 2, Darren Markin, Cameron Birch, Brad Bonnington, Josh Allen, Ina Papera, Duncan Robertson, Damian Tana. 

NORTH HARBOUR

NORTH HARBOUR JUNIOR GOLF IN STRONG SPACE At the recent junior interprovincials North Harbour has finished 2nd at both events

to highlight the fact the district has some of the best up and coming junior talent in the country.

NORTH HARBOUR NOTICEBOARD Nov 1-30

Helensville

(09)4205454

Midweek Open Great Prize table

Nov 1-30

Peninsula

(09)4264001

2nd week each month Mixed Monthly prize table

Nov-06

Helensville

(09)4205454

Explorer Motor Yachts Mid Week Open

Nov-07

Warkworth

(09)4258248

1st Friday Month Midweek Mixed Open

Nov-09

Warkworth

(09)4258248

Charity Golf day

Nov-20

South Head

09 420 2838

Monthly Midweek Men’s Open

Nov-30

Whangaparaoa

09 4245401

National Left hander club event Xmas Cheer

Nov-30

BOI

09 4078837

Nov-30

Hikurangi

09 433 8590

Xmas Cheer

Dec-05

Waipu

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MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP With both the junior boys and junior girls interprovincial composing of 10 districts each competing they are now extremely good ways to benchmark junior progress between the districts. The junior boys despite missing No.1 Tadhg Campbell (competing in Australia at the Jack Newton) were able for the second year in a row in Cambridge make the final and playoff for the title against Bay of Plenty. Despite a valiant effort and late charge Bay of Plenty for the second year in a row were too strong and won 5-3. It was still a great effort from the boys who fought hard all week in some very close encounters. The week after our junior girls competed in Rotorua and were extremely dominant in round robin play to also make the final against Canterbury. After regulation play both teams were tied on 3-3 so a playoff was needed to decide the title, however Canterbury would come out on top and subsequently win the title. Both junior boys and junior girls teams were obviously disappointed to be beaten in the finals but in the end the result of 2nd out 10 teams for both teams is still a fantastic achievement and we are very proud of our Harbour juniors. Junior Golf in the district remains very strong and these results highlight that fact. GO HARBOUR!

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The event sponsored by TaylorMade/Adidas Golf was once again a great success with 3 divisions of 48 players competing at the magnificent Omaha Beach Golf Club over the weekend of 20th/21st of September. In the championship final North Shore’s Hanee Song defeated Joanna Kim (Auckland) on the last hole to claim the major title. In the handicap divisions Aprile Everitt (Warkworth) defeated Liz Clarke (Pupuke) in the Upper Harbour Championship while Robyn Currie (Warkworth) defeated Jenny Parkinson (Peninsula) to win the West Coast Trophy. Thank you to all that competed in the tournament.

FREYBERG MASTERS TEAM NAMED The North Harbour selectors have named the team to compete at the 2014 Freyberg Masters. The line-up is as follows: 1. Mike Leeper (Omaha Beach) 2. Rob Simmonds (Muriwai) 3. Rob Noffke (Waitakere)...

4. Stu Nicholls (Waitemata) 5. Mark Dawson (Pupuke) (Team Captain) Non Travelling Reserve – Wayne Flintham (Muriwai) Manager – Ian Jackson The event is being held at the Waitangi Golf Club from November 3rd to 7th. Good luck team!

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GOLF TRAILS LOG OF WOOD

Congratulations to the North Shore team for winning the junior North Harbour Golf Log of Wood Tournament. The team was Silvia Brunotti, Eujin Kang, Brian Heo and Oak Archvarin. Brian also scored the highest individual stablefords of the day with 44. Gulf Harbour was a real challenge with the wind but it sure is a lovely Golf Course. Thanks to the Gulf Harbour Country Club for their hospitality and for hosting us in 2014.

Huapai Junior Classic Congratulations to Jake Meenhorst and Katie Pryce Jones who won the North Harbour / Huapai Junior Classic on the 14th of September. Jake scored a 27 hole total of 114 and Katie 118 in very wet and windy conditions. Well done to all the juniors who made it through!

Massey High win Secondary Schools Championship Well done to Masset High School who have won the 2014 Secondary Schools Championship. Despite a late charge from defending the champions Whangarei Boys High School the team was able to win the

event by 3 shots. The players were Tadhg Campbell (Muriwai), Jake Meenhorst (Huapai), Kevin Koong (Huapai) and Jake Lee (Huapai). Of note in the second round was the amazing play of Jake Meenhorst who birdied the last 5 holes to ensure the team victory. Well done guys!

Seniors/Masters Championship The 2014 North Harbour Seniors / Masters Championship was held at Helensville, Huapai and Muriwai Golf Club from the 29th to 31st August with a capacity field of 100 players including a waiting list. It was a brutal three days for the players with wind and rain making things essentially a survival test. The Senior (50+) was won

by Tony “Turbo” Treen (Titirangi) shooting 240 for the three rounds to win by 2 shots. Rowland Griffiths (North Shore) won the net competition for the over 50’s.

However the difficult condition were handled best by Mike Leeper (Omaha) who won the Masters (40-49) division with a three round total of 223, good enough for a 10 shot win over Rob Simmonds (Muriwai). Congratulation to all that braved the conditions and completed all three rounds

and to the sponsors TaylorMade Golf Pacific and Nobilo Wines who supplied all the prizes! 

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HAMILTON GOLF CLUB’S JUNIORS The annual schoolboy and schoolgirl club championships were held over two days last month at Hamilton Golf Club.

The top division of boys was played over 54 holes with the boys aiming to follow in the footsteps of some previous winners David Smail and Stephen Alker and last year’s winner Denzel Ieremia.

Bayley Waudby (pictured below) in his last year as a junior held his 36 hole lead to take out the title from Sam McGovern by four shots.

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GOLF TRAILS Two particular highlights were eagles to Daniel Schultz on the par four 6th and to Sam McGovern on the par five 10th.

Full results: Lowest Gross Round: Bayley Waudby 71.

Lowest Nett Round: Natalia Coppins 63.

Boys Division One: Winner: Bayley Waudby Best Nett: Sam McGovern 2nd Gross: James Fellows-Ford 2nd Nett: Samat Wattanasuwan 3rd Nett: Leo Ko Boys Division Two: Best Stableford : Seiga Ikemura (pictured )

Girls Division: Winner : Zoe Huang Best Nett: Zoann Huang 2nd Nett: Holly Miller.

2nd Gross: Maddi Miller Kiwi Club Division: Best Gross: Nicholas O’Neill.

Best Nett : Jorja Scott

Ngaruawahia Labour Weekend 54 Hole Mixed Open Matchplay Results The Ngaruawahia Golf Club reports “what a fantastic weekend we had out on the golf course with a great field size of 112 players.

Special thanks must go to Club manag-

er Lyn MacRury for the organisation of the event which made the weekend run extremely smoothly and to the green staff for the presentation of the golf course” RESULTS: Div 1: Raewyn and Martin Te Moni Div 2: D Crocker and D Kurth Div 3: Rose Gray and Al Carter (on the 18th, thanks to Rose) Div 4: R McMahon and John Mohn Div 5: K and K Mold Div 6: J & G O’Dwyer Div 7: E & R Bygrave+

The Club Champ finals were played on Sunday the 12th of October with awesome conditions once again. Taking out the seniors (just for a change) was Paul Wood, well done Paul, nine in a row, wow. The Senior Plate was won by Rex Mason. Well done to Alex Johnson winning the Intermediate Division, with Robson Tarrant winning the Intermediate Plate. The Junior division was won by Tim Theobald, with Maurice Vosper winning the Junior B division.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS AT MATAMATA

Hauraki Golf Club hosted the annual contest for the area trophies on Sunday 12 October. The Thames Valley Clubs compete annually for the Dragichi Trophy (men), the Birchall and Valley Shields (women).

The day was fine, the course hard and fast, some golf was very good. Thames Golf Club women won the Birchall Shield (contested between Thames, Hauraki and Paeroa clubs), Waihi Golf Club won the Valley Shield (contested between Waihi Paeroa and Thames) and Hauraki won the men’s contest for the Dragichi Tankard contested between Thames, Hauraki, Waihi and Paeroa. Some very fine scoring on the day.

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GOLF TRAILS Thames Judy Watene led the women’s scoring with 46 points, followed by Barbara McFarlane, also from Thames.

In the men’s event, Hauraki men dominated, with young golfers Korbin Green and Keegan Walsh having the rounds of the day with 46 and 44 points.

THAMES VALLEY INTERCLUB — BIRCHALL SHIELD 2014 Honours were shared for the recently Held Thames Valley Interclub event played at Hauraki Golf Club on October 19.

Played in great conditions.This competition has been played since 1989 between teams of 12 men and eight women from Hauraki, Thames, Paeroa and Waihi contesting the Birchall, Valley and Tennent Shields, and the Draghici Tankard. Playing a stableford competition, scores from each team were averaged to determine the winners.

Leading stableford scores— Hauraki: Korbyn Green 46; Keegan Walsh 44; Trevor Hollister 41; Bevan Woolf, Robyn Wallace 40; Mike Karl, Don Lynch, Ron Davis 39; Ross Dalgety, Janet Davis, Paula Parfitt, Paul Mitchell, Caroline Lynch 38; Sandra Rickards, Andrew Davis, Robyn Taylor, Shona Dalgety 37; Claire Williams, Jacqueline Davey 36.

Paeroa: Darryl Parker 38; John Saxon 37; Dean Pentecost 36; Mike Hayes 34; Kevin Sharp, Peter Dent, Dick Berendt, Trevor Lewis 33; Tracy Manktelow, Lyn Pullan, Paul Milner 32; Marina van Steenbergen 31; Tony Brutnall, Ron Bell, Lorraine Jordan 30.

Thames: Judee Watene 46; Barbara McFarlane, Steve Gooder 40; John Farquhar 37; Brian Meek 36; Esther Hall, Chris Chapple 35; Suzee Watene 34; Don Lyon 33; Bill Watene 32; Doug Madgwick 31.

Waihi: David Gear 43; Mark Hume 41; Pat Sandford 36; Wendy Matutinovich, Bev Ireland 35; Tony Gallaugher 34; Nancy Ross, Heather Houston 33; Sharon Deacon, Ken Mustard 32; Bob Hoggard 31; Susan Mustard, Nan Hoggard, Rodger Bagshaw, Graeme Sandford 30.

Twos: Keegan Walsh, Shona Dalgety, Sandra Rickards, Ron Davis (Hauraki); Mike Cotter (Paeroa); Barbara McFarlane, Esther Hall (Thames); Mark Hume (2), Ken Mustard, Rodger Bagshaw, Wendy Matutinovich (Waihi).

Birchall Shield ( Men only) between Thames, Paeroa, Waihi— won by Thames.

Valley Sheild ( Women only) between Thames, Paeroa, Waihi—won by Waihi.

Tennent Shield( Men and Women) between Hauraki, Thames, Paeroa— won by Hauraki.

Draghici Tankard ( Men and Women) between Hauraki, Paeora, Thames Waihi— won

by Hauraki.

The competition in 2015 will be played at Paeroa. Pictured are Judee Watene (Thames), John Bainbridge (Hauraki), Jacqueline Davey (Hauraki), Wendy Matutinovich (Waihi).

WAIHI GOLF CLUB RAISES $1200+ FOR ST JOHNS Waihi Golf club’s St Johns Charity Golf Tournament was played in stunning conditions on Sunday October 19.

Club players supported fund-raising efforts on the day, and together with local businesses, who had been very generous in their sponsorship, an auction of a donated electric golf trundler, the money raised for St John was in excess of $1200.

Leading stableford scores: Men: Dan Moloney 41; Pat Slaven, Terry Gerbich, Tom Rowbotham, Len Cameron (Hauraki) 38; Brian Robinson,Steve Parker, Rodger Bagshaw, Des Johns 37; Ray Fisher, Pete Rowe 36; John Drent, Jock Stronach, Tony Gallaugher, John Henderson 35; Rod O’Brien (Tauranga), Jeff Rendall (Huntly), Barry Keogh, Logan Taylor (Hauraki) 34; Vernon Hall (Huntly), Geoff Lee, Wayne McMillan (Huntly),David Gear, Ted Murray, Andy Roche 33; Ken Purcell, Fred Keys, Michael Matutinovich, Bob Hoggard, John Ritchie 32.

Women: Marg Ritchie, Bev Ireland 39; Jane Crawford, Sharon Deacon, Val Webber, Robyn Taylor (Hauraki) 35; Mavis Bruce, Heather Houston, Nan Hoggard 34;

Wendy Matutinovich 33; Niria Gerbich, Pat Sandford, Helen Moloney 32.

Nine Holers: Joanna Matthews, Dot Fryett 19; Pat Burr 16.

Twos: Len Cameron (Hauraki) on N° 8 and 15. Fred Keys on N° 6. Ken Purcell on N° 13; Andy Roche on N° 8. Mavis Bruce on N° 15.

Lucky Spot prize Lady’s watch : Sharlene Stewart. Trundler auction: Sharon Deacon.

SPRING PAIRS AT WALTON

Walton Golf Club’s Ladies recently played their Spring PAIRS tournament with 27 clubs participating and 106 ladies playing. It was a beautiful day with some good golfing happening and the winners were locals LeeAnne Pitcon and Heather Sharp (pictured) with joint 81 stablefords, second Lesley Carter & Dianne Sweeney 79. Local winner of the McClean Basket with a Nett of 66 was Yvonne Cowlrick. 

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GOLF TRAILS BAY OF PLENTY

CLUB FOURSOMES AT MT MAUNGANUI A small field of 6 men pairs and 1 women pair contested the 2014 Club 36 Hole Foursomes Championships at Mount Maunganui Golf Club.

Despite the a damp weather forecast the players enjoyed a comfortable morning and a fine warm afternoon.

The men’s division saw an interesting contest between the morning and the afternoon rounds with the first round gross leaders of Stefan Andreassen & Mathew Champness with a 74 were unable to hold their leading position scoring an 80 in the afternoon to finish 2 shots adrift.

Damian Kempson and Josh Wilson despite a 79 morning gross showed the benefit of a lunch break to score a 73 gross in the afternoon to win by 2 shots – 152 total.

Damian and Josh also won the Owen & Pip Kendall Plate in 2013.

Leading with a morning net score of 68, the pairing of Peter Kilduff and Murray Chell kept the pressure on to take out the Net trophy by a good margin of 4 shots.

Peter showing the benefits of his recent visit to the home of the R&A. Lyndsay Cameron and Philippa McKnight won the Women’s Net Trophy.

Neho from the 135mark hit his shot to 4-5 metres and could not make the birdie but Hillier stayed composed to sink a tricky slider and gain the half that secured the 4.5 to 3.5 victory and deny the Northlanders form achieving their first historic Garrard Shield success.

On Sunday the Bay were up against the old foes Waikato.

With their all star top three it was vital the Bays lower order performed well and this proved to be the case with Harry Hillier, Jordan Golding, Sam Davis and Landyn Edwards all winning whilst Tyler King gained a half.

At the top of the order Bailey Smith fought back for a half with Denzel Ieremia and Charlie Hiller also halved and only captain Hayden Beard suffered a loss with the final result being a 5.5 to 2.5 victory.

The next event for Bay of Plenty is a match against last year’s Interprovincial winners Manawatu-Wanganui at Wairakei & Kinloch on 1-2 November.

Teams of 8 seniors will take part with the team for the SBS Invitational being named after this event.

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RALPH CUP RESULTS Auckland 4 v Bay of Plenty 0. Northland 2.5 v Waikato 1.5. Northland 4 v Bay of Plenty 0.

Auckland 2.1 v Waikato 1.5. Northland 2.5 v Auckland 1.5. Bay of Plenty 2.5 v Waikato 1.5.

GARRARD SHIELD REPORT Bay of Plenty made it eight in a row at Kerikeri Golf Club. However it certainly didn’t look like being the likely outcome after a 4 all draw against a seriously weekend Auckland side on Saturday morning.

Rookie Harry Hillier did not get off to the best start with management errors and lost at the 17th. Tyler King blew a dormie 4 lead to end up with a half as did Bailey Smith.

After a rusty start Sam Davis fought back from 3 down to gain a half and Hayden Beard also came in with a squared match.

The only winners were Landyn Edwards who won in a canter and number one Charlie Hillier who finished 2 up over Josh Leitch.

Saturday afternoon the Bay were up against the local Northland side who were charged up after they had caused a boilover in the morning by defeating Waikato 4.5 to 3.5.

Harry Hillier was much more composed in defeating former professional Saali Herewini 2/1 and Tyler King held it together to win 4/3. Omanu ‘s Jordan Golding was not disgraced in suffering his 2nd defeat of the day this time to former schoolboy champion Luke Brown.

Sam Davis won comfortably whilst Landyn Edwards lost to former Bay rep Sheldon Kearns on the 17th. After being 4 up after 8 holes it all went pear shaped for Hayden Beard who lost on the 18th but two magical moments turned everything in the Bay’s favour.

Firstly Bailey Smith made a remarkable up and down on the 18th from rough in a gully 40metres from the pin to hold his precious 1 up lead by halving the hole, then at the culmination of a high quality match between the respective number ones Charlie Hillier went one down to last year’s amateur champion Kadin Neho when he made his 4th birdie on the back nine on the par 5 17th.

On the 18th Hillier put his drive behind trees and just off the fairway about 150m out.

Somehow he managed to fire his ball over the trouble to land just 2metres from the pin.

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ROTORUA RESULTS

Pictured are Charlie, Tyler, Landyn, Manager Gavin, Bailey, Hayden, Jordan, Harry and Sam. Results: BAY OF PLENTY 4 AUCKLAND 4 Harry Hillier lost to Tyla Otene 2 d, Tyler King halved with Leonard Powell, Jordan Golding lost to Matthew Weir 3/2, Sam Davis halved with Shiv Sabherwal, Landyn Edwards def Kunaal Singh 7/6, Bailey Smith halved with Johnny Tynan, Hayden Beard halved with Matty Tiplady, Charlie Hillier def Joshua Leitch 2up.

NORTHLAND 4.5 WAIKATO 3.5 Saali Herewini def Matt Morris 2/1, Braden Keown def Daniel Graham 1up, Luke Brown lost to Agni Bhorkar 1 d, Lee Neumann halved with Mark Boe, Sheldon Kearns def Ho Jung Sung 2/1, Chase McKeown lost to Denzel Ieremia 2/1, Alex Neeley lost to Nick Coxon 1d, Kadin Neho def Luke Toomey 1up.

BAY OF PLENTY 4.5 NORTHLAND 3.5 H Hillier def Herewini 2/1, King def Keown 4/3, Golding lost to Brown 5/4, Davis def Neumann 3/2, Edwards lost to Kearns 2/1, Smith def McKeown 1up, Beard lost to Neeley 3/2, Hillier halved with Neho.

WAIKATO 3 AUCKLAND 5 Morris def Otene 2/1, Graham lost to Powell 7/5, Bhorkar lost to Weir 2/1, Boe halved with Sabherwal, Sung lost to Singh 2/1, Ieremia lost to Tynan 4/3, Coxon def Tiplady 4/3, Toomey halved with Leitch.

BAY OF PLENTY 5.5 WAIKATO 2.5 H Hillier def Morris 2/1, King halved with Graham, Golding def Bhorkar 3/2, Davis def Boe 2/1, Edwards def Sung 2/1, Smith halved with Ieremia, Beard lost to Coxon 3/2, C Hillier halved with Boobyer.

NORTHLAND 5 AUCKLAND 3 Herewini def Otene 6/5, Keown lost to Powell 2/1, Brown def Weir 2/1, Neumann def Sabherwal 3/2, Kearns lost to Singh 1up, McKeown lost to Tynan 4/3, Neeley def Tiplady

RESULTS Saturday 27th September, 2014.

Rogerson Memorial: Ross Fisher b Gerry Noble, Harry Bodde b Charlie Low, George Shaw b Tierney Waretini, Ken Allen b Mike Polglase Kusabs Trophy: Charles Puku b Mark Hall, Alan McCarty b Tristan Harnett Wednesday 1st October, 2014.

Nett Blue Tees: Peter Lewis 65, Don Blackledge 66, Rod Park 67, George Shaw 68, Phil Cawte, Charlie Low 69, Glenn Austin, Bryce Dunn, Tierney Waretini 70, Brett Ainsley, Paul Jefford 71c/b Nett White Tees: Perry Stevens 63, Duncan Stroud, Grant Ludgate, JP Jacquet 65, John Crean, James Comber, Alan Park 67, Paul Nixon 68, Barrie Fenton 69, Nigel Bruce, Ruedi Felder 70 Raffle: David Crossley, Peter Williams, Paul Nixon Kath’s Café 18.5 Nearest the Pin: Rod Park Nearest the Pin 6th Hole: Victor Janin Friday 3rd October, 2014.

Harcourt’s Big 4 Open Ladies: Tyla Paul 33, Heather Keefe 32 Men: Justin Park 37, Martin Craven, Len Barnett 36, Joseph Hoani 33 c/b Best Gross: Landyn Edwards 71 $500 Voucher Winner: Mike Harnett 37 c/b Next “Harcourt’s Big 4” Friday 14th November, 2014.

Saturday 4th October, 2014.

Battersby Salver Winner: Joseph Hoani 40 Runner-up: Phil Cawte 39 Other scores: Jason Sanders 36, Paul Jefford 35, Danny de Lore, Charlie Low, George MacDonald 34.

Rogerson Memorial: Ross Fisher b Harry Bodde, Ken Allen b George Shaw Kusabs Trophy Final: Alan McCarty b Charles Puku Sunday 5th October, 2014.

Rotorua & Springfield Inter-club Leyland Cup Men: Springfield 34.2 Rotorua 32.9 Lee Rosebowl Ladies: Rotorua 31.06 Springfield 28.43 Ladies: Debbie Maindonald 37, Yan Wang, Tui Harvey, Shelley McElroy, Clare Stewart 35, Gloria Mayes 34, Denys Munroe 33, Gay Bartle, Ngaire Mitchell, Ruth Clapperton 32.

Men: Mark Canning 41, Joseph Hoani 40,

Charlie Low, Craig Tiriana 39, Jimmy Maguire, Hugh Blackburn 38, Brent Frew, John Dalton 37, Charles Puku 36, Murray Pink 35, Ken Allen, Tierney Waretini, Mike Polglase 34 Wednesday 08th October, 2014 Stableford 0-15: Don Stewart, Rod Park, Greg Ludgate 39, Bernard Reilly, Peter Lewis 38, Alan Park, Brett Ainsley, Tony Bell 37, Phil Hogg, Phil Cawte 36 Stableford 16-36: Glenn Austin, Roy Whittington 43, Grant Ludgate 41, Allan Williams 40, Glenn Stafford, Joseph Hoani, Bryce Dunn 39, Ken Elsmore, Paul Robinson 38 Kath’s Café Nearest the Pin: Allan Williams Nearest the Pin 6th: Brett Ainsley (Hole in One) Raffle: Glenn Stafford, Alain Janin, Phil Hogg

NZSGA Nationals at Omokoroa Omokoroa Golf Club has been honoured to host the Men and Ladies Seniors National Tournament in the first week of December 2014. Competitors from as far afield as the South Island, Perth and even from the UK have entered.

Omokoroa is a course for the thinker; not too many bunkers but strategically placed, water comes into play on several holes and there is a risk and reward built in. The third, a challenging dogleg with an undulating green is protected on either side by bunkers, not easily reached in two, but for the brave, a risk worth taking.

Entries close November 17th, so if you are considering entering, make haste, and don’t miss out on this most prestigious event. Contact Jonathan Lewis jonnpink@ yahoo.com (07) 5480918 

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Taranaki Golf women win well in the Bay SOURCE: Nick Northam Taranaki Daily News

The Taranaki women’s senior golf team came out on top at the Sybil Green quadrangular at Hawke’s Bay after a close battle, Sunday October 12.

The eight-strong team opened their account with a convincing 6 -1 win over Wellington on the first day.

However, a 5-3 loss to hosts Hawke’s Bay in the afternoon round, meant Taranaki needed to win well on Sunday against

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GOLF TRAILS Manawatu-Wanganui and hope that other match results went their way if they were to prevail.

They took care of the first part of the equation with a dominant 7 – performance over Manawatu-Wanganui. The second part came good when Wellington beat Hawke’s Bay 5-3.

This left the three teams all on four points, but Taranaki had the highest number of individual games, won 17, to take out the title for the first time in a decade.

Notable individual performances included Tineka Kumeroa and Tyla Winter, who both had three wins from three, and Trish Stewart who had two wins and a half.

For Kumeroa, it was an especially impressive effort, as this was her debut playing for the senior team.

In the Shand Cup, the men’s senior team had to settle for third place.

They went into the final day needing victory against Manawatu-Wanganui to give them an excellent chance of taking the title. However, they went down 6 -3. On Saturday, they fought back to a 5-5 square against the eventual winners Wellington, and then went on to beat Hawke’s Bay 5 -4 in the afternoon.

The junior boys’ team did not fare so well going down 3-1 in all their matches. Ethan Jones managed two wins, with Alex Lundt providing the only other success for the boys.

RYDER CUP Manukorihi Golf Club recently hosted a mini Ryder Cup Challenge between the Manukorihi and Urenui Golf clubs on Sunday 5th October.

Sunday saw a lovely day dawn for the fabulous concept put together by our Club Professional John Garner.

The day began with wine & nibbles. Sixty eight players took part. The format was four ball best ball and it was enjoyed by all players.

Manukorihi players used their home advantage and had an easy win 12 ½ to 4 ½ over Urenui.

The Trophy was sponsored by the local New World and made of lovely native timbers by Bruce Cowley.

This was a great day enjoyed by all and will be played in two years time at Urenui.

Club President, David Butler holds the Trophy played for on the day and club Professional John Garner holds the replica he was presented with when he was in an actual Ryder Cup team. 

HAWKE’S BAY/POVERTY BAY

Hectic week? Unwind on the Golf Course!

Friday night relaxing with friends, delicious food, nine holes, balmy summer temperatures, a thirst-quenching drink in the bar– sound good to you?

Join Hastings Golf Club for the inaugu-

ral season of Nine and Dine, sponsored by Trinity Hill.

“Nine and Dine is a great way to start the weekend”, says Pro Brett Allan. “A relaxed, fun series of events – it’s all about catching up with friends, enjoying some great golf and delicious food, in a beautiful tranquil setting!”

Starting on 7 November, Nine and Dine is happening once a month at Hastings Golf Club, on a Friday, up until March 2015.

“It is only $20 per person, which includes a fabulous buffet meal and the chance to win some fantastic prizes. Everyone is welcome – families, non-members and even those who have never picked up a club before!”

Following the nine holes (which should take no longer than 2 hours), Hastings Golf Club are putting on a spread of delicious food, with a different selection every month; offering superb value for the hungry golfer!

“You will walk away with a full belly, lots of smiles and memories of a great evening out,” says Brett.

Hastings Golf Club is keen to appeal to the whole family. “If your husband or wife doesn’t play golf, but would like to join you for dinner – we can accommodate this as well, for just $15.”

Nine and Dine kicks off on 7 November with a shotgun start at 5.30pm. No need to book in advance, but all participants must be signed up in the Pro Shop by 5.15pm.

Come and enjoy 9 holes of golf at one of the best courses in the region. Please visit the website www.hastingsgolfclub.co.nz or email info@hastingsgolfclub.co.nz for more details.

Hastings Golf Club would like to thank Trinity Hill for supporting Nine and Dine.

The final four rounds will be played at the Napier club on November 15 and 16.

“I used to hate playing at Napier when I was younger but I play the Waiohiki course pretty well now,” Mitchell said.

He will have to if he wants to become a first time recipient of the top No 1 trophy.

Another unbeaten No 1 is Hastings kingpin Stu Duff and his high levels of composure in pressure situations have been well documented over the years.

Mitchell pointed out the field had a variety of conditions to deal with at the weekend, dry and firm on Saturday and extremely wet yesterday.

With no more tournaments until the next rounds of the Greenwood Cup Mitchell will have plenty of time to hone his game.

Maraenui will take a one- point lead over Napier into the fourth round and Hastings are another point behind in third place. 

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FEILDING GOLF CLUB FINALS DAY Feilding Golf Club congratulates all winners and runners-up for a great day of golf at their Club Finals Day recently. Special congratulations to our Senior Champions, James Humphrey (won on the 34th hole), Anne Schnell (won on the 37th hole) and Russell Parker. Results played on Sunday 12th October are as follows.

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Hutana Cup – Michael Bradley Morgan Cup – Allan Lun Hegarty Cup – Scott Sutherland Junior Mens Championship – Nick Beauchamp Intermediate Ladies Championship – Margaret MacLeod Intermediate Mens Championship – Bob Gillespie Senior Ladies Championship – Anne Schnell Senior Mens Championship – James Humphrey 18 Hole Matches Senior Ladies Plate – Di Lewis Intermediate Ladies Plate – Ann Stewart Junior Ladies Championship – Jane Bolton-Riley Junior B Mens Championship – Mark Watchorn Junior Ladies Plate – Rella Rutherford

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Maraenui’s Mitchell aiming high SOURCE: Shane Hurndell/ Hawkes Bay Today

Maraenui’s Russell Mitchell plays a fairway shot during an unbeaten run in Greenwood Cup play at Waipukurau during the weekend.

A couple of trophies have proved elusive for Maraenui golfer Russell Mitchell during recent seasons.

One is the Greenwood Cup, one of Golf Hawke’s Bay’s most prestigious men’s interclub trophies, and the other is for the most successful No1 in the Greenwood Cup. With Maraenui winning their first three rounds in the seven round competition at Waipukurau during the weekend and Mitchell winning all three of his matches he staked an early claim for the 2014 double.

“That top No 1 trophy is one I’ve been aiming for for a while and I’m starting to play a bit better now,” said Mitchell, who has played in at least six Greenwood Cup events and been Maraenui’s No1 for the last four.

Maraenui haven’t tasted Greenwood Cup glory since 2002 but Mitchell has every right to be confident about the team’s chances this year.

“We’ve got a really good team. It’s similar to recent seasons but everyone has got that little bit better and we’ve all got a bit more experience.”

During Maraenui’s 7.5-2.5 win against Dannevirke on Saturday Mitchell beat Brad Truesdale 2 up. He carded a 2 and 1 victory against Hugh Harrison during yesterday morning’s 8.5-1.5 win against Takapau and was in commanding form during a 6 and 5 win against Nick Radonich as Maraenui walloped Waipukurau 9-1 in yesterday afternoon’s round.

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GOLF TRAILS (71, 72). The Taranaki district sent down 10 players to take part in the event, and they claimed 3 of the top 4 spots with Jamie Reid (73, 74) finishing 4th. The next best of the Manawatu Wanganui players was Josh Sedgwick (78, 70) and Tyler Lock (75, 74) another shot further back.

In the Womens section Manawatu’s Emma Clayton with rounds of 78 & 74, won by 6 shots over Levin’s Brydie Hodge (76, 82).

Junior Mens 2nd 16 – AC Wilson Trophy – Michael Tuohy Intermediate Mens 2nd 16 – JAH Dick Salver – Bill Riordan Senior Mens 2nd 16 Hare Cup – Damian Walker Junior Mens 3rd 16 – Ian Harvey 9 Holers Senior Mens Championship – Russell Parker Ladies Senior Championship – Clare Rowse Mens Junior Championship – Sonny Mataki Ladies Junior Championship – Lesley Terry-Thomas

HOROWHENUA OPEN The Horowhenua Open 36 hole men’s and women’s foursome’s was played last month at Levin Golf Club in testing conditions.

Men’s winners were Rueben Tomane and Les Marshall. The women’s section was won by Rosie Priest and Di Pauling.

The Eagles Boys and Girls Under 17 The Eagles Boys and Girls Under 17 Golf Championship of New Zealand was played last month at Levin Golf club in superb Horowhenua conditions. The was 54 holes of stroke with several of young golfers breaking 70 on the first day. A different format than usual proved very popular with players not playing with the same person all tournament. Each round was a shot gun start and the final draw was automatic.

Each New Zealand Eagles Society were represented with a team of three children.

Manawatu/Wanganui being the host Society were allowed 15 invited juniors to complete the field. A huge amount work involving many volunteers was needed to make this a very successful and enjoyable experience for the children. The Boys winner was Fletcher Broderick from New Plymouth. The Girls winner was Amelia Garvey from Christchurch.

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The winning team from Gisborne Ellie Keown, Jett Pohatu and Andrew Brott (pictured).

HOLDEN SCRAMBLE AT LEVIN The Horowhenua Motor Company Holden Scramble was played at Levin Golf Club on Sunday October 19. Over a hundred played this three person Ambrose. A little drizzle then sunshine made the day. The winners from Buckley Golf Club were Danny Waerea, Ross Codlin and Tom Ratima with Kelly Dealer principal at HMC Kapiti (pictured).

Try your hand at Pahiatua Golf Club The Pahiatua Golf Club now has an 18 hole par 3 course. While this has not yet been rated for handicap purposes the club has produced a scorecard showing the various stroke holes so unofficial and practice rounds may be played in the interim. Pahiatua Golf Club welcomes Golfer’s who want to try out the game from our new orange tees – green fees are $10 for a par 3 round. 

WELLINGTON

2014 TASMAN QUAD REPORT The 2014 Tasman Quad is an 8 man teams matchplay event between the Wellington, Canterbury, North Harbour and Tasman Golf Associations, and was held this year at The Marlborough Golf Club, Fairhall, in Blenheim.

The golf course is set in amongst the pic-

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turesque Marlborough wine trail, and sits immediately adjacent to The Villa Maria Wine Estate, and just down the road from the site of the Wither Hills Wine Estate scrub fire that doused the course in fine ash on Sunday afternoon.

Wellington’s first game against Canterbury on Saturday morning resulted in a 5-3 victory to Wellington. This included an impressive 7&5 win by Brayden Mazey over Canterbury number 3 Jason Yoo, and a convincing 5&4 win to Jono Cane over Canterbury number 1 Daniel Laughton.

The afternoon round saw North Harbour in the firing line. They were also soundly beaten 5-3, with Adam Church, Daniel Hillier and Jono Cane all completing their matches prior to the tee on the long par 3 sixteenth hole.

The final round on Sunday morning was a close affair, with Tasman fired up after seeing their province clinch an NPC rugby finals spot with a win over Canterbury the previous evening.

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Entries are now open for the Ladies Classic at the end of the month and also the Men’s Classic end of November. Please be quick as both tournament fields are limited. Visit www.levingolfclub.co.nz for more information and to register.

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McDonald & Clayton claim Manawatu Open titles

FriDay, 2 January 2015

SOURCE: MWGA

Lachie McDonald showed his class over the closing stages of the Mortgage Link Manawatu Open to claim the title by a single shot on Sunday October 19. After a slow start to round 2, Lachie stormed home with a run of birdies in his final 6 holes to finish 2 under for the event, and finish one shot clear of Taranaki rep players Brad Hayward (71, 72) and Sam Jones

Over $2,000 Prize Table Gross, nett, Stableford + Hole prizes

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GOLF TRAILS The match fittingly went down to the wire, with 6 of the 8 matches going to at least the 17th Hole to be decided. The 6&5 win to Tom Spearman Burn and 5&4 win to Brad Rowland were enough to spur the rest of the team to a narrow 4.5-3.5 victory, and in the process wrap up the Taswell Trophy for yet another year.

Although Wellington recorded the same amount of individual match wins as North Harbour, the overall team points are the deciding factor for the format of this tournament, and hence Wellington took out the overall honours.

This tournament win sits nicely alongside the recent Shand Cup win against Taranaki, Manawatu/Wanganui and Hawkes Bay, and the squad is now gaining some positive momentum as Wellington builds towards the 2014 Toro Interprovincial Championships, which are to be held at St Andrews in Hamilton from the 2nd till the 6th December.

CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS AT CARTERTON The Carterton Golf Club Championship finals were played at the Club on 12th October 2014.

Winners of the Ladies Chapionships, pictured, are Gay Martin Bronze One, Vicki Bain Silver, Val Edwards Bronze B.

Member Scott Coan who is formerly from Boston was the inspiration behind the concept with these events a common fixture amongst the American private club scene.

Points from matches are awarded based on how many holes each team wins or loses over the course of their 9 hole matches.

If for example a team wins 2/1 they get awarded 2 points whilst their opponents have 2 points subtracted. It’s a format that keeps the result in the balance right until the end.

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With results determining the winners of each flight, there is also an overall trophy for the team with the highest aggregate and this year it was the team of Pat Thomson and Shaun Jamieson who claimed the Paraparaumu Beach Cup. Unbeaten in all 5 matches they finished with an impressive aggregate of +11.

Pictured are Glassfit Winners Shaun Jamieson and Pat Thomson with Glassfit representative Paul Whittleston and Club Captains Jenny Mackay and Glen Mitchell.

Men’s results: Eric Collings winner of the Senior Division. Eric Collings with the winner of the Club Open Championship Trevor Barnard.

Dave Wills Intermediate. Terry Tacon Junior A. Max Baylis Junior B.

MANOR PARK CONTRIBUTES WELL TO WELLINGTON’S PROVINCIAL TEAMS Manor Park Golf Club reported 6 of their Club members represented Wellington at 4 interprovincial events played (at the same time) earlier in October.

Gabrielle Palado and Mia Scrimgeour played in the Girls’ Junior Interprovincials held in Rotorua.

The annual Quadrangular played at Hawkes Bay G C 11~12 October; Manor Park’s Julianne Alvarez and Gabrielle Palado in the Sybil Green Trophy, David van Drimmelen in the Shand Salver and Jono Cane and David Hillier in the Shand Cup. Golfer Pacific says well-done players and Manor Park Golf Club.

GLASSFIT EVENT AT PARAPARAUMU Paraparaumu Beach recently held their very popular Glassfit Member/Member event. The fun format sees 2 person teams competing in seeded flights of 6 with five rounds of 9 hole matchplay held over a weekend. A Calcutta on the Friday night sharpens the competitive focus however the social element and the relaxed nature of the event has proven extremely popular amongst the membership and has seen the participation grow year on year. Club

KARORI FINALS Karori Golf Club’s ladies match play finals were played on Saturday 27th September. In the silver division a hard fought 36 hole battle of epic proportions saw Fiona Kearns (on the left) emerge the victor on the 33rd hole over Sue Murray (ladies stroke play champion).

Patterson (Senior Men). 

TASMAN

NELSON WOMEN’S CLASSIC Now February 2015 The Organiser’s of the Nelson Women’s classic have moved the event to late February to take advantage of Nelson’s great climate.

Commencing Saturday February 28th and Sunday 1st March 2015, the event is sponsored by Waimea Family Estate Wines, New Zealand King Salmon and Total Golf.

The course should be playing hard and fast with lots of run, suiting women’s golf play, Saturday’s play will be Best Ball Stableford, playing with your partner. A shotgun start at 1 pm will enable plenty of time for arrival in Nelson.

The City has plenty of site seeing and activity attractions, Saturday morning markets, swimming at the beach, many art galleries, cafés or enjoy the downtown shops.

After play will be prize giving in the club house and the opportunity to enjoy their sponsor’s products – Waimea Family Estates Wines and New Zealand King Salmon.

Total Golf will also have a wide range of women’s golf wear available on site. Sunday’s play will be Gross, Nett and Stableford with tee times starting from 8.30am.

Division one will be Silver 0 to 18.4 index.

The remaining entries will be divided into a further 2 or 3 divisions depending on entry numbers. The top prize of the day will be for Best Nett over all divisions.

Prize giving will commence in the club house, once all play is complete, leaving some afternoon free to perhaps enjoy a local winery or if you are full of energy, their great cycle ways, making the most of our long days of summer.

For those of you who enjoy a golfing road trip, you may like to follow Nelson Women’s Classic with The West Coast Golf Challenge, commencing 3rd March or simply take the opportunity to play some of our other local courses and explore the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park.

Entries and more information go to nelson@golf.co.nz or contact Allison O Donnell, Nelson Golf Club, 03 548 5029 or Shirley Otton, shirl.otton@gmail.com.

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The rain washed out the men’s finals the following day and were played the next Saturday 4th October (a sunnier day normal weather resuming for Karori).

In the senior mens match play final Mark Patterson prevailed over Jan Sharp. The mens stroke play champion and club captain Graham Black generously opted for an early exit from the match play.

Pictured are Jonathan Wake (Junior A), Jonathan Walton (Intermediate) and Mark

On October 12th Picton held their 27 hole Mixed Foursomes for the Bavarian Trophy and Terminus Cup. A near full field played on a brilliant sunny day and produced some exciting golf.

The Bavarian Trophy for the best gross score was won by Wayne Bowie from the Rarangi Club and Emily Stenhouse from the Marlborough club with a score of 111.

This was the 10th time Wayne has won this with 3 different partners over quite a few years. Surely a record. Second was a Picton pairing of Tere Poa and Valda Anderson on 113 followed by Jeff Pascoe and Maria McConway on 114 on a c/b from Lyell Marfell and Ala Ward of the Awatere club. On 121

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Nov-18

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Nov-19

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were Ben and Sue Godsiff from Rarangi and on 123 Chris Hughes and Rete Kydd also from Rarangi.

The Terminus Cup for the best Nett was won by Pip Looker and Steph. Rainbird, Rarangi, with a net 94.8 followed by Aaron Wilson from Picton and Paula Bavin from Rarangi with 98.

Third was Steve Jackson and Marilyn Smith from the Marlborough club on 98.2 on a c/b from Picton’s Jock Mannington and Mindy Bentley.

5th was Pat Ivamy and Cushla Brosnahan on 102.2, Paul and Mary Butler on102.4 and Grant Herbert an d Joyce McClelland on 102.8

CANTERBURY

Momoka Kobori Best Individual Record Source: Canterbury Golf

The Merle Barley Salver for the player with the best individual record in the Pollock Cup round robin play was won by Momoka Kobori of Waimairi Beach with an unbeaten 7 wins and a half out of a possible 8 games. Closely following were Jessica Crosbie and Juliana Hung on 7 wins – amazing achievements by three of the youngest players in the competition.

2014 Merle Barley Salver Winner Momoka Kobori Waimairi Beach2 With a win over Christchurch in the 9th round yesterday, Waimairi Beach went into the 10th and last of the round robin play in an unbeatable position with 16 points to proceed to the final on 9 Nov. Their opponents will be Russley who came in a clear second on 11 points.

Junior Foursomes – Rangiora/Hororata Winners Source: Canterbury Golf

The final round (4BBB) of this 4 round competition was played at Russley yesterday – with the composite team from Rangiora and Hororata finishing too strong for other teams to overtake. Going into the final round it was a close call call between Rangiora/Hororata, Christchurch and Russley White – just 5 points between them. Full Results The Canterbury Junior Foursomes games are a great way to get children involved in playing golf while being part of a team. The Hororata/Rangiora combined team certainly had fun and were thrilled to retain the title for another year and the boys are still buzzing. The lowest handicapper in the team is on a 25 through to a 34 handicapper. These young golfers play GOLFER PACIFIC November 2014 33

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GOLF TRAILS great golf and their handicaps are coming down so it just goes to show that any child interested should be encouraged to play.

Blank Cup – Anthony Weatherhead takes home the Salver for Top Individual Scorer Source: Canterbury Golf

The Blank Cup round robin has come to an end again and it came with a great 9 iron shot on the 18th hole to decide who got into the play-offs. Well done Jed Toomey and bad luck Harley. With that win Russley White jumped into the 4th play off spot ahead of Waitkiri and Clearwater who raced up the ladder to finish in a creditable fifth place. Good luck and play well to all the teams who made the semi-finals. The Blank Cup wouldn’t be if all the clubs didnt participitate so thank you to all the other teams for being there every Sunday and good luck with your rebuild for next year.

The winner of the O’Malley Salver this year was Anthony Weatherhead with 8.5 wins from 9 games, well done Anthony, you should be playing Woody in a year or two.

Canterbury Men at Quadrangular Source: Canterbury Golf

The 3 Under Canterbury Men’s Team followed their opening match against Aorangi-South Canterbury with the Men’s Quadrangular an opportunity to face some strong competition from the North Island and neigbours Tasman. The annual match is played between Canterbury, Tasman, Wellington and North Harbour with 8 players in each team.

For most of the Canterbury team this was their first look at the Marlborough Golf Club with extensive out of bounds and hazards there was plenty for the guys to be taking notes on during their practice round.

New comers to the Quadrangular team from last year were JJ Love (Christch-

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High Country Challenge

Nov-09

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Nov-12

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NZ Large Cup Masters

Nov-14

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Show Day Tournament

Nov-15

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Nov-16

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Woodlands Classic

Nov-21

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Xmas Tournament

Nov-23

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Grand Challenge

Nov-23

Russley

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Men's Champion of Champions

Nov-24

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9 Hole Tournament

Nov-27

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Xmas Tournament

Nov-27

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urch), Michael Toeke (Lincoln), Connell Kilpatrick (Russley), Jason Yoo (Waitikiri) and Marcel Boet (Christchurch). With a relatively new team it was a learning experience for the team. The team learnt a lot about themselves and learnt to trust their ability.

Results Canterbury v Wellington 3-5 Canterbury v Tasman 3-5 Canterbury v North Harbour 2-6 

OTAGO/SOUTHLAND

Otago GC Take Senior Pennant For 2014 SOURCE: Golf Otago

Before a rare win four years ago, the Otago club men’s pennant team had not won the provincial senior A pennant title since 1994, but it was far too strong on the Lower Waitaki course in Oamaru yesterday.

The Balmacewen golfers dominated the contest, beating North Otago 5.5-0.5 and claiming four wins against a strong Queenstown sextet with one match halved.

Balmacewen had been a dominant force when it won the title in 1991, 1993 and 1994 and yesterday’s win could be the start of a new era.

For Otago, Daniel Elder, Jason Hughes and Luke Murdoch had two wins while Nick Borren and James Anstiss emerged unbeaten with a win and a half each.

For Queenstown, Wakatipu schoolboy Sungwoo Han had two wins while Simon Hollyer emerged unbeaten with two halves.

North Otago greenkeeper and top Otago masters (over-40) golfer Gary Creedy was the only Oamaru golfer to feature, halving with Hollyer in the morning and Borren in the afternoon.

In a dominant display, Otago won nine of the possible 12 games while Queenstown had one win and six games to finish second.

The event became a triangular contest when South Otago failed to front up with a team for the final.

Southland Retains Salisbury Cup at St Clair Source: Golf Otago

Southland retained the Salisbury Cup by beating the Otago women’s golf team by 10 to 6 at St Clair yesterday.

A new-look Otago team was competitive throughout, trailing Southland by three games to four with one halved match in the reverse singles in the morning round.

Arrowtown’s Jo Hicks-Beach was the top Otago performer, posting two wins against the top Southland golfers, while Julie-Ann Kelly (Tapanui) emerged unbeaten with a win and a-half.

Hicks-Beach dominated her morning match, beating Angela Gerkin on the 15th green in the morning.

She had a tougher battle in the afternoon against Southland No 1 Robyn Pullar but looked to have the match under control at three ahead.

But Pullar fought back and Hicks-Beach held on to win by a single hole on the final green.

Otago No 2 Sally Shaw had a tight battle with Pullar in the morning but the experienced Southlander forged ahead on the back nine.

Playing at No 4, Columba College pupil Abigael Crawford won the final hole to escape with a half with Olivia Frost.

Another schoolgirl making her debut at No 6 was Annabel Evans, who turned one down but won the final hole to beat Fiona Murray in her morning match.

At No 7, Kelly had a tough morning match against Anne Osment which see-sawed throughout but she finished strongly, winning 16 and 17 to clinch the win.

In the afternoon, Kelly was tested again and finished tied with Helen Baird in a tight match which went all the way.

Otago is on track to rebuild and selection convener Lisa Joyce will study the weekend’s results and announce an eight-strong team to compete in the South Island teams event in Nelson on November 1 and 2.

honours in the bronze championship by a single stroke from Heriot’s Lesley Claque, while Janet Cochrane (Wanaka) triumphed in the bronze runner-up division.

The premier club was decided under the gross stableford format and Chisholm Park Weekend prospered, with 93 points.

Sally Shaw led the way with 38 points, supported by Leeanne Henry (28) and Marg Hore (27).

Led by McRae, Wanaka finished second with 92 points, St Clair on 91 and Otago was one further shot back, with 90 stablefords. 

2014 Champion of Champions to Jo HicksBeach

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The Otago women’s champion of champions title was decided in a three-way playoff involving Jo Hicks-Beach, Susan Greig and Liz McRae after all three finished with a 36-hole aggregate of 164 for two rounds at Chisholm Park. Greig looked to have the title in the bag after a morning 78 which was five shots clear of Wanaka’s Liz McRae. But Greig (St Clair) struck difficulties in the afternoon, ballooning out to an 86, to bring McRae (Wanaka) and Hicks-Beach (Queenstown) back into contention.

Hicks-Beach took the title in a playoff, which should give her confidence going into the contest between Otago and Southland for the Salisbury Cup at St Clair on Sunday.

Claire Patterson (Taieri Lakes) took the

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Play the Terrace Downs Open on Sunday, November 30 Entry only $45, open to any handicapped player, lots of great prizes up for grabs from top brands including Oakley, Titleist and more—visit www.terracedowns.co.nz/golf/golf-competitions for all the information.

Then, come and celebrate our anniversary with us!

Monday, December 1 marks 13 years since the official opening of the Terrace Downs Clubhouse, and to celebrate, you get the gift:

$13 Green Fees all day on December 1, 2014!

Tee times are limited so contact the Pro Shop now to book your round!

Other great anniversary specials are also available including accommodation and restaurant deals.

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GOLF TOURS

Pacific and Asia Golf holiday offers R

ichard Ellis from Pacific Golf Management has an impressive 2015 Golf & Holiday programme on offer to the Pacific Islands, Thailand & Hawaii:

Air New Zealand Airpoints Pro-Am The 19th annual Air New Zealand Airpoints Pro-Am will be held May 27 to 31 2015 playing Fiji’s two top courses, Natadola Bay & Denarau, here’s your chance to attend this fun pro-am event.

You don’t need to be a professional or lower handicap amateur to play, the event is open to men & women who have an official handicap.

Five star accommodation, plenty of offcourse hospitality and the opportunity to play in a fun pro-am with leading golf professionals, making this a truly unique event.

Starwood Golf Classic The Starwood Golf Classic is understandably Fiji’s biggest international pro-am golf tournament with $100,000 in prize money on offer for the pro’s and $30,000 in amateur prizes.

This four round event will take place June 9 to 13th and is played at the VJ Singh inspired Natadola Bay course and Denarau golf course.

The winning teams in the net and gross, and individual overall amateur winners will all receive a free entry package to defend their title in 2016. This sounds like a great competition and opportunity to play in an exclusive four round pro-am event.

Thailand Golf Classic How does seven world class golf courses, 5 star luxury hotels and your own personal caddy sound? This is our 3rd annual Thailand Championship tour and only those who have traveled previously can tell you how good this tour is!

This year we have included the inaugural Marriott Thailand Golf Classic as part of the tour which is a 3 round individual and teams tournament played at the Siam Country Club ( they have 3 fantastic courses) in Pattaya.

The winning team in the tournament will receive free entry package including

accommodation to defend their title in 2016.

This tour is designed for the golf enthusiast, however you don’t have to be a scratch handicapper to join, if you enjoy playing championship golf courses , Thailand has some of best you will find anywhere in the world.

How would you like to play a three round golf tournament on courses voted amongst the best in Asia, along with another four world class championship layouts, including the opportunity to play Augusta in Bangkok. (Yes the front nine is a copy of 9 of the best holes in championship golf then the back 9 is a copy of the 10th to 18th at

Augusta).

You will have your own personal caddy & cart for every round, stay at 5 star hotels, play for some great prizes, and join in the daily competition and side bets.

Accommodation on this tour is at three of the best hotels in Thailand, the five star Westin Grande Hotel in Bangkok, the Marriott Resort & Spa in Pattaya and Hilton Resort & Spa in Hua Hin.

Hawaii Tour August 2015 - TBC ••• Contact Richard Ellis on 021 989996 or visit the website today for information and your registration: www.pacificgolf.co.nz.

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Ladies Pairs GoLf CLassiC 2014 November 26th & 27th

Pairs Best Ball Stableford played over 36 holes & Pairs Daily Best Ball Stableford After the resounding success of the previous three Ladies Golf Classics we are pleased to announce the dates for the 2014 tournament.

The competition is a pair’s best ball stableford event played over two days, so if you enjoy great golf, delicious food the odd beverage and a good time, organise your partner and enter today. The details of the tournament format is set out below, don’t miss out as the field is restricted to the first 60 pairs entries received. For further information please contact the pro shop on 07 8645106.

ProGram Wednesday 26th 11.00am Arrive at Lakes Resort, tournament registration & light lunch will be available in the restaurant 12.15pm Tournament briefing then shot gun start, for Round One of Ladies Golf Classic.

6.30– 7pm Welcome drinks 7.00pm Tournament dinner Thursday 27th 8.30am Putting Competition 9.00am Round two Lakes Ladies Golf Classic.

1.30pm Lunch & Prize Presentation

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Guests $235 Lakes Resort Members $145 2 tournament rounds, 2 lunches, welcome drinks, tournament dinner, player gift pack, great prizes please contact Lakes Resort Pro Shop phone 07 864 5106 email golf@lakesresort.com

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