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Did you adopt a stubborn attitude when it was announced Sky would be losing its live golf cover? Did you say to yourself, no way am I paying a separate amount just to watch golf?

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Have you been down to your local Noel

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Have you already taken the plunge and taken up the discounted subscription offer of $149 through New Zealand Golf (NZG) as a member of a golf club affiliated to NZG? Have you already worked out that $149 for a year is $12.40 for a month?

Are you already experiencing full coverage of the PGA Tour, the European Tour, the Ladies PGA Tour, the Web.Com tour and the Asian Tour? Are you already telling you friends how good it is, how great it is?

Are you still waiting for that perfect moment to pose the question to the other half: “Dear, you know how the golf isn’t on Sky anymore?’’

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Toomey paves the way for Waikato’s win

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UKE TOOMEY capped a great year when he led Waikato to victory in the New Zealand Interprovincial in Hamilton.

Toomey played at No 1 for Waikato in what is the country’s premier teams’ tournament and was unbeaten in eight matches.

Earlier in the year Toomey had recorded an individual highlight when winning the New Zealand Strokeplay Championship at Hastings.

Waikato had already secured victory in the final of the interprovincial by the time Toomey headed down the 18th in his match with Duncan Croudis of Otago but he finished it off in style with a birdie.

That gave him a 1 up victory and after rolling in the birdie putt he gave a fist pump and walked over to his teammates who were in raptures.

“Pure happiness and pride,” Toomey recalled of the winning moment and honoured to carry the traditional sporting colours of the province to victory.

“If you cut me open, I bleed black, red and yellow. I’m just so proud of this group of guys to be part of this team as well. This is stuff that dreams are made of.”

Toomey’s perfect eight-from-eight record also earned him player of the tournament title and Waikato’s win was its ninth in the tournament that started in 1950.

Toomey said it was a huge relief to know victory was in the bag as he headed down the 18th.

“It was nice to relax and all the emotion poured out of me after a week where it has been pretty tense.

“To win eight from eight at number one where I am playing very good players is obviously a huge honour for me and something I am hugely proud of.”

Waikato beat Otago 4-1 in the final and victory was secured when its No 3 Denzel Ieremia beat Brent McEwan 2 up with a defining moment coming on the 17th where Ieremia holed a 35-foot birdie putt to go 1 up.

Earlier Nick Coxon defeated James Anstiss (4 and 3) and Sam Vincent beat Nick Borren (4 and 3) while Mark Brooks recorded Otago’s only win in the final when he defeated Matt Morris (4 and 3).

Ieremia’s smile was from ear to ear when holed his long putt on the 17th.

“I have never experienced anything like this in my life,” said the 18-year-old from the Hamilton Golf Club where the tournament was played.

“I had been putting well all day and I thought I had a good chance with that one. I think the crowd on the bank willed that one in. It was an awesome putt and an awesome feeling to hear the cheer from the locals.”

Ieremia was looking forward to seeing their team photo up on the wall of the Waikato Golf office as they followed in the footsteps of the likes of Phil Tataurangi and Steven Alker as winning team members.

“There have been some pretty good names on that trophy, especially from Waikato, so it is great to add our name to that list of winners,” Ieremia added.

The big-hitting Nick Coxon said it was an awesome feeling and one of his best achievements in golf.

“We haven’t won this thing in a long time and it was good to play well when we needed to,” said the 18-year-old from the Riverside Golf Club.

Coxon said his convincing win over James Anstiss was a result of hitting a lot of fairways and greens and “putting him under a lot of pressure”.

“We haven’t even come close to winning this in the years that I have been involved so this is unbelievable,” Coxon said.

Croudis remained proud of Otago’s effort.

“We tried our hearts out and that is all you can ask for,” said the 22-year-old from the Otago Golf Club.

“The boys were phenomenal all week. It is a bit of a hollow feeling to come up short but the boys are still stoked.”

Luke Toomey capped off a perfect week in style. PHOTO: BW MEDIA

“Waikato had some good young golfers and with their crowd on their home track they were tough to beat.”

His teammate McEwan was a standout in the middle of the order. He paid a fitting tribute to Ieremia for the way he played.

“He is a good young player and he has got a big future,” said the 33-year-old.

“He got away from me in the middle

when he made four birdies in five holes and then that putt on 17 -- well, you can’t stop things like that happening. It was a great putt and a big moment in the match.”

McEwan said he was “stoked” with his week where he won seven of eight matches.

“It would have been nice to get that last one as well but we can be proud of the way we fought hard this week.”

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NZ Interprovincials’ results

Auckland have won the Toro NZ Women’s Interprovincial for the fourth time in succession. Pictured are Yena Chang (reserve), Munchin Keh, Julie Inglis (manager), Siyi Keh, Joanna Kim, Wenyung Keh and Brittney Dryland.

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Another four in a row for Auckland

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UCKLAND is again in line to become the first district to win the New Zealand Women’s Interprovincial five times in a row.

Auckland racked up its fourth win in a row at the Riverside Golf Club in Hamilton when it beat North Harbour by 3-1/2 to 1-1/2 in the final.

It was the second time Auckland had won the title four times in a row. It was previously achieved in 1979 at the same venue but a fifth win the following year did not eventuate.

North Harbour gave Auckland a run for its money in the final but Auckland prevailed in the critical moments to provide it with its 22nd win in the history of the competition.

Siyi Keh, one of three sisters in the Auckland side, was named player of the tournament with 7-1/2 wins from eight games.

“It is actually the best feeling ever,” said Siyi Keh who was making her debut in the event.

“I was undefeated the whole week so it took my golf to a new level.

“It is a cool feeling to have us three sisters in the team. It is great to win with them and this is something we’ll all remember for a long time.”

Keh, playing at No 5, delivered a defining moment in her match with Julitta Lam when she chipped in from the rough on the 17th and went on to halve

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That gave Auckland an early advantage after Britteny Dryland, playing at No 4 for Auckland, had deafeated Ela Grimwood 4 and 3.

North Harbour rekindled some hope when its No 2 Sai Ma defeated Wenyung Keh 2 and 1 but those hopes were dashed when Joanna Kim restored Auckland’s advantage by beating 12-year-old sensation Bohyun Park 1 up.

That meant that North Harbour No 1 Rica Tse had to win again Munchin Keh to keep her team alive in the final.

Munchin Keh won the 16th hole to be all square and then Tse found trouble on 17 to gift Auckland the title. Keh held on to win 1 up.

North Harbour No 2 Ma, who managed her team’s only win in the final, was proud of her team’s effort as they contested their first final since 2012.

“We are the first team in many years to actually give Auckland a good challenge,” Ma said.

“Auckland might have been a bit lucky to win but they are a good side and they take their chances. I am so proud of this North Harbour team. We are the underdogs but next year we will try again to get the trophy back.”

This year’s interprovincial will be held at the Ashburton Golf Club.

Toro New Zealand men’s interprovincial results (Hamilton GC): Final: Waikato 4 Otago 1 Luke Toomey bt Duncan Croudis 1up, Nick Coxon bt James Anstiss 4/3, Denzel Ieremia bt Brent McEwan 2up, Sam Vincent bt Nick Borren 4/3, Matt Morris lost Mark Brooks 4/3 Semi-finals: Waikato 3 Wellington 2 Luke Toomey bt Jonathan Cane 2/1, Nick Coxon lost to Brayden Mazey 1down, Denzel Ieremia bt Marc Jennings 3/2, Sam Vincent bt Daniel Hillier 1up, Matt Morris lost to Thomas Spearman-Burn 2/1 Otago 3.5 Manawatu – Wanganui 1.5 Duncan Croudis lost to Josh Munn 4/3, James Anstiss halved with Tyler Hodge, Brent McEwan Lachie McDonald bt 1up, Nick Borren Tyler Lock bt 4/3, Mark Brooks Junior Tatana bt 4/3 Final standings: Waikato 1, Otago 2, Manawatu-Wanganui 3, Wellington 4, Bay of Plenty 5, Northland 6, North Harbour 7, Auckland 8, Canterbury 9, Tasman 10, Southland 11, Hawke’s Bay 12, Aorangi-South Canterbury 13, Taranaki 14, Poverty Bay-East Coast 15.

Toro NZ Women’s Interprovincial results (Riverside Golf Club at Lochiel): Final: Auckland 3.5 North Harbour 1.5 Munchin Keh bt Rica Tse 1up, Wenyung Keh lost to Sai Ma 2 /1, Joanna Kim bt Bohyun Park 1up, Brittney Dryland bt Ela Grimwood 4/3, Siyi Keh halved with Julitta Lam Semi-final results: Auckland 3 Waikato 2 Munchin Keh lost to Chantelle Cassidy 2/1, Wenyung Keh bt Brooke Hamilton 3/2, Joanna Kim lost to Hana-Rae Seifert 1down, Brittney Dryland bt Fai Thongdesthri 1up, Siyi Keh bt

Michelle Archer 5/4 North Harbour 3 Bay of Plenty 2 Rica Tse lost to Tyla Kingi 1down, Sai Ma halved with Alanna Campbell, Bohyun Park bt Grace Senior 4/3, Ela Grimwood bt Heather Keefe 4/3, Julitta Lam bt Susan Lines 3/2 Playoff for fifth: Canterbury 3 Wellington 2 Catherine Bell lost to Julianne Alvarez 4/3, Amelia Garvey bt Gabrielle Palado 6/5, Momoka Kobori lost to Te Rongopai Clay 4/3, Hillary O’Connor bt Sam-Maree Brown 5/3, Julianna Hung bt Emma Hayward 4/3 Playoff for seventh: Manawatu – Wanganui 3.5 Southland 1.5 Brydie Hodge halved with Robyn Pullar, Emma Clayton lost to Angela Gerken 2/1, Amber-Rose Thompson-Newth bt Kerry Mariu 2up, Leanne Corbett bt Danielle Price 4/3, Jill Hall bt Helen Baird 7/6 Playoff for ninth: Hawke-s Bay-Poverty Bay 3.5 Northland 1.5 Kate Chadwick bt Brooke Kingi 2/1, Jaimie McIvor bt Jodi MacAlister 4/3, Lucy Owen lost to Kylie Jacoby 6/5, Kathy Olsen bt Danielle Lowe 4/3, Sara Deam halved with Jo Taylor Playoff for 11th: Tasman 2.5 Taranaki 2.5 (Taranaki finishes 11th on a count back) Emily Stenhouse lost to Celeste McLean 4/3, Sue Murray halved with Holly Winter, Michele Reardon lost to Rochelle Keegan 2/1, Donna Mitchell bt Tyla Winter 3/1, Eve Clarke bt Tineka Kumeroa 3/2 Playoff for 13th: Aorangi South Canterbury 3 Otago 2 Catherine Knight lost to Jo Hicks-Beach 2/1, Nicole Nathan bt Sally Shaw 3/2, Sharon Bradford lost to Abigael Crawford 2down, Ginny Bolderston bt Rachel Lissaman 5/4, Nicole Hamilton-Cross bt Robyn Chambers 5/4.

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In their semi-final, 17 holes were required before they prevailed to win 3 and 1 against Chris Brodie and Carole Steele from Charteris Bay. It was an almost allWeedons final with their opponents Karen Paul and Christene Prouting also from the Weedons club.

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Lydia Ko heads a year of great success

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T’S been a year to behold for New Zealand Golf, both on and off the golf course.

From the amazing success of Lydia Ko on the LPGA Tour in the United States, to the launch of the LOVE Golf Campaign, to the introduction of the revamped New Zealand Open and the establishment of the Community Golf Plan, there have been many moments of excellence and progress to reflect upon and be proud of.

Here are some of our highlights from 2014: 1. Lydia Ko is the youngest winner of the LPGA rookie of the year award – (also Halberg Award winner in 2014 (Supreme Award and Sportswoman of the Year) 2. Mark Brown shoots 59 at the Tauranga GC – round two of the Carrus Open – receives global media attention 3. Auckland golfer Tae Koh wins the Australian Amateur Championship – first New Zealander in 22 years since Michael Campbell in 1992.

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7. Steven Alker wins Cleveland Open on the Web.Com Tour in an 11-hole playoff

8. Great local champions on the Charles Tour (Doug Holloway, Geary, Fox, Brown, Chisnall) National events (Munn, Toomey and Cassidy) 9. James Beale comes of age to win Canadian Amateur and Pacific North West Amateur 10. Creation of a comprehensive strategic plan for the future that outline the twin priorities of growing and supporting the game.

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14. Establishment of a world-class Community Golf Plan – Towards 2018 15. Ran the world’s most unique New Zealand Open in Queenstown, over two courses and in a pro-am format which was a real success.

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HAT value do we put on the green space of a golf course?

The reason I ask this question comes as a result of discussions the Auckland City Council is having over the future of the Chamberlain Park golf course.

I am writing this article wearing two hats. I am wearing one as a golf professional and looking at the future of the game and how to grow it. The other hat I wear is as a Dunedin City councillor and thinking about how I would approach the issues around the future of Chamberlain Park.

Chamberlain Park is a great golfing space and whatever happens to it, I feel that it has to be retained as a golfing area. But does it have to be a full size 18-hole golf course? Is there a shortage of 18-hole golf courses in Auckland? Is it the best use of the land?

Looking at the Auckland golf market from an outsider’s perspective, I actually believe that Chamberlain Park, as an 18-hole facility is no longer viable. But it could become an excellent facility that is active in growing the game and exposing more people to golf.

My vision for a golfing facility on this land, that would tick the box for the masses, would be a 9-hole golf course with a driving range as well as a four-hole short golf course.

So why would this change be the best way to grow the game and keep golfers playing? The first reason is that many golfers are struggling for time to play 18-holes.

Playing 9 holes only takes two hours and more people get the opportunity to play the course.

Include a driving range, where people can come and give golf a try, is a great way to get a taste for the game.

From there you can introduce a new golfer to four short holes and they quickly learn the concepts and rules of the game.

This is a perfect breeding ground for new golfers and ladies and juniors will really benefit from this type of start. It will also give social golfers a better place to regularly stay active with their games.

I really believe that this format would result in a more active golf facility. For example, a busy day at the current Chamberlain Park facility would have up to 300 golfers coming through the door.

A revamped facility of the type I have described could have closer to a 1000 people coming through the door and they would come more often.

With my councillor hat on, I would be looking at what is the best return on investment for the rate payers of the

city. What would they benefit most from and what is the best balance?

Auckland does struggle with green-space usage and sports fields so should some of the golf course be used for other sports? I believe yes. However, in doing so there needs to be an investment in the clubhouse facility so it becomes a sport hub; so it is multi-functional and can be an asset to many.

This is why I think investing in an artificial turf sports field that could be used for soccer, touch rugby, or act as a practice field for other sports would be a great addition.

I also support portioning off a small section of the land for a development that could fund the cost of any redevelopment and improvements resulting in zero cost to the city’s ratepayers. Today’s cities face many challenges and I am sorry to say that sometimes people have to accept change from the status quo for a better outcome for the greater group.

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A new year brings new hopes of golfing dreams A N epic seven-hole playoff between Greg Chalmers and Adam Scott in the recent Australian PGA Championship may have heralded the end of the regular 2014 PGA of Australasia Tour, but for many hopefuls it meant the start of a new journey up the slippery ladder of qualifying school.

Starting last month, 170 golfers, including 16 New Zealanders, went through stage one Australasian Q-School at three Australian venues.

Of these, around 60 would have progressed to stage two at Victoria Golf Club (January 6-9) to compete with those exempt from the first stage, and attempt to gain a full PGA of Australasia Tour card.

As with other Q-Schools around the world, the process is a prolonged test of skill, nerve and luck – but most will be disappointed or at best secure a card with limited status and restricted starts during the 2015 season.

For those who miss out, or who want to play mainly in New Zealand, there is the PGA of New Zealand Tour school at Taupo’s centennial course, over three rounds on January 15 and 16.

This too is no bargain as shown in 2014, when no player broke par and only eight tour cards were handed out at the end of two brutal days of windswept golf. Of the eight graduates that year, only three retained their cards by finishing in the top 25 of the Mondiale NZ PGA order of merit – the rest had the choice of going back to Q-School or finding an easier way of earning a living.

The same process is repeated around the world as thousands of golfers try and find their way through the

Q-School labyrinth each year to gain a recognised tour card – the Holy Grail being of course the PGA Tour in the United States.

With higher money the pathway becomes even more difficult. The PGA Tour no longer has a Q-School of its own, entry now being through up to three stages of Web.Com Q-School and then (if successful) a whole year of playing on one of the world’s toughest circuits to finish in the top 25 on that tour. It can be done, as our three New Zealand representatives (Danny Lee, Steven Alker and Tim Wilkinson) can attest, although recent research indicates that the correlation between Q-School and success on tour is not high.

The implication is that golfers are so broken or used up by the whole Q-School experience, where a single shot can literally ruin their chances for at least a further 12 months, that they have little left in the tank when they finally get on tour.

By contrast, those who can avoid Q-School, by winning a tournament as an amateur or sponsor’s invite seem to do better, Jordan Spieth being a good recent example.

However as they say, hope springs eternal, and it only takes one week to make a significant difference to a player’s career and indeed their lives. The top 10 players on the Mondiale NZ PGA order of merit will all get a start in the Holden NZ PGA Championship at Remuera in Auckland in March and the chance to win more in one week than they probably made in the whole of the previous

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year. Victory would give them two years exemption on the PGA Tour of Australasia and a shot at purses of $1 million or more, as well as significantly boosting their world ranking.

Once again another good week or two could lead to the chance to compete in World Golf Championship events, or the Open Championship.

So on that basis it’s entirely possible to draw a straight line from the relatively humble beginnings of the NZ PGA Q-School in Taupo to treading the fairways of some of the most famous courses in the world alongside professional golf’s aristocracy.

It’s that dream that keeps them going through the dark days and financial struggles of the average pro golfer.

Good luck to all of them: may your dream and passion turn into reality.

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Sun 22nd Courtesy of the Course (from 1 pm) is extended to all entrants Tee bookings essential. Wine & Cheese ‘Happy Hour’ from 5pm to 7pm Mon 23rd Match Play in groups for: The Golf Magazine Cup; The Kerikeri Chamber of Commerce Cup; The Kerikeri Veterans Golfers Salver; The Cliff Colson Salver Tuesday 24th Match Play Continues Second Round Match Play. First Round Plate ( Losers to Consolation Plate) Dinner at the Clubhouse at 6pm. $25.00 per person.

Cost is not included in your entry fee Wed 25th Rest Day – Available for relaxing or sightseeing Thurs 26th Semi Finals 2nd Round Plate; 1st Round Consolation Flights. (Losers to further Flights) Fri. 27th Finals All Matches PRIZEGIVING 2.00 pm CONDITIONS of ENTRY 1. Open to a “Team Entry” consisting of one lady and one gentleman over the age of 50 and 55 respectively, with a current 18 hole handicap. 2. Entry Fee $120.00 per team must accompany the Entry Form. 3. Cancellations will be accepted and entry fees refunded until 13th February 2015 4. The teams are seeded to one of four groups on combined handicaps 5. The draw will be posted on the club web site on Thursday 19th February 2015. www.bayofislandsgolf.co.nz 6. The Tournament Committee reserve the right to alter the programme format, dates and starting times. The decision of the Committee will be final on all points. 7. Men White Tees. Ladies Yellow Tees. 8. The Club will verify all Handicap Indexes from the NZGA Slope Handicap System and will issue Course Handicaps accordingly.

9. The field is limited to 64 teams. Entries above this number will be placed on a waiting list in order of receipt. 10. Rules of Golf as approved by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, Scotland, will apply. 11. Score cards must be completed and submitted for each round where more than 12 holes are played.

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By adding an external 24-gram weight to the back of the hybrids (3-5), engineers were able to position the center of gravity lower and further back than any previous Adams hybrid. This design gives slower swing-speed players higher launch and increased spin, helping them keep the ball airborne longer.

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Variation needed in playoffs Dear sir, No doubt, the recent Australian PGA Championship at Royal Pines will merit a mention in the next edition of Golfer Pacific. Therefore, I would like to make a comment, with which you may or may not agree.

A seven-hole playoff certainly made for great viewing. But, even though Adam Scott didn’t win in the end, he must have been a red hot favourite to come out on top, mainly because of his advantage off the tee over his two fellow contestants.

This advantage, I believe, was the reason that both Chalmers and Ormsby felt intimidated and used driver each time but found the right-side fairway bunker.

I imagine the fact that the playoff was contested only on the 18th hole was, mainly, for TV coverage purposes and possibly from a sponsors and corporate perspective as well.

That being said, I wondered about the possibility of staying on the same hole (the 18th) but, instead, altering the tee location once the first playoff hole had been played and a result had not been determined.

For instance, a pre-determined secondary tee location could have been, say, approximately a good par-3 length (170m or so) which would make the playoff more interesting but, more importantly, would not disadvantage the shorter hitters so much.

Then, if there was still no winner, play would revert back to the previous tee. Tee locations would alternate until a winner had been found.

Bill Lowe North Shore Golf Club.

MOUNT MAUNGANUI GOLF CLUB WEEKEND OF AMATEUR GOLF 2015 NEW ZEALAND MEN’S FOURSOMES Friday 13th February 2015 • 36 hole Strokeplay Limited to 60 pairs (Includes Women Pairs) Individual entries accepted • Random draw for playing Partner

Priority given to players entered & accepted for the Grant Clements Tournament Field

Entry Fee: $15 per player

2015 GRANT CLEMENTS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th February 2015 72 hole Strokeplay Grant Clements Memorial Trophy - Men’s 72 Hole Gross Grant Clements Trophy - Women’s 72 Hole Gross Mt Maunganui Rose Bowl - Men’s - District Teams of Two 36 Holes Saturday 14th February 2015 and 36 Holes Sunday 15th February 2015

Entry forms and conditions of play available www.nelsongolf.co.nz For more information 03 548 5029 nelson@golf.co.nz

Field will be limited to the lowest handicap players entered (Team Representatives excepted). Women: Limit up to12 players. Men: Limit up to 84 players.

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Brand new Malaysian golf course slices through the competition J ust two weeks after opening its doors, the fabulous new Els Club Teluk Datai on the island of Langkawi has been named World’s Best New Golf Course and Best New Golf Couse in Asia at the inaugural World Golf Awards in Portugal.

The 18-hole, par 72 championship course was designed by South African golfing great Ernie Els, who went out of his way to ensure that the course is not only a terrific challenge for players but also one of the most spectacular and beautiful places to swing a set of clubs on the planet.

The course is set on 47 hectares amid 10 million-year-old rainforest with the Machinchang mountains providing a stunning backdrop. It stretches all the way to Datai Bay (voted by National Geographic as one of the top 10 beaches in the world) and the Andaman Sea. Traditional bunkers have been replaced by natural hazards in the form of tropical vegetation and streams, so a round on this course will improve your mental wellbeing

as well as your game! And it’s adjacent to the award-winning, five-star Datai Langkawi, which regularly top polls as one of the world’s best resorts and is a sublime spot to reconnect with what’s important ¬– even if you don’t play golf.

The Els Club and its unprecedented leap into golfing’s big time raises Malaysia’s stakes as a true international golf and leisure destination and in about a year from now, this success will hopefully be repeated with the opening of two new golfing properties in the southern state of Johor: the 27-hole Els Club Desaru Coast and the 18-hole Els Club Desaru Valley in 2016.

Add to that other magnificent courses, such as the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, the Kota Permai Golf and Country Club, the Mines Resort and Golf Club (both just outside KL) and Horizon Hills Resort in Johor, and Malaysia is definitely a mustvisit destination for devotees of the smallball game. New Zealand’s own golfing star, Lydia Koh, has already secured a Malay-

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Malaysia Airlines flies seven days a week from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur.

For information about visiting Malaysia go to http://www.tourism.gov.my/en/intl

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Whiley retiring as Chisholm Park club pro

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THE US MASTERS GOLF TOUR 3rd April – 13th April 2015

ONE of Golfer Pacific’s columnists Andrew Whiley is retiring as the golf professional at Chisholm Park Golf Club in Dunedin.

Whiley, 48, will finish on April 30 after 12 years but will continue his association with the club as a playing member.

Whiley told the Otago Daily Times newspaper that one of his best achievements was helping get into the top 25 ranked courses in the country along with establishing a strong Monday night programme, which New Zealand Golf recognised as ‘’probably the most successful twilight golf programme in the country’’.

Whiley, who was raised in Wellington but spent more than a decade overseas before moving to Dunedin in 2003, is looking forward to having weekends free but will continue his role as a Dunedin City councillor and picking up an 80-hour per month job.

Whiley has been on the New Zealand Professional Golfers’ Association board for seven years and is the New Zealand Open caddy master.

The U.S. Masters tickets & badges remain the most prestigious ticket in sport. Access to the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia is cherished by many, yet only a privileged few get the opportunity to walk along the pristine fairways & hallowed grounds of the Augusta National Golf Club.

The US Masters Tour package includes: • All flights (ex Auckland) • All transfers • 10 nights accommodation (4.5 to 5 star) • Attend 3 days of The US Masters at Augusta National • VIP access to a hospitality area whilst at The Masters (all food and drinks included) • Play 5 rounds of golf at top courses that include the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links • Fun golf competition • Welcome evening and final dinner • Time for shopping and sight-seeing • Non-golfers welcome Our tour has limited spaces available as many have been reserved already.

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New Zealand is blessed with many Coastal and Country Golf gems from Cape Reinga to Bluff. Our many cities have classic signature courses, complimented by superb Links courses within respective districts. Below are our favourite holes for you to tackle this Summer.

CLARKS BEACH GoLf CLuB 3rd Par-3 | 118m

CLARKS BeACh Golf Club is situated on the shore of the Manukau harbour, just 40 minutes from Auckland International Airport.

Widely regarded as one of the best country courses in New Zealand, its Pohutakawa- lined fairways make a brilliant display in the summer months.

The club’s third hole is worth a visit alone.

The 118m par-three poses an interesting

tee shot over a newly constructed large pond. A straight shot will miss the large trees to the right and a bunker to the left, not too many problems on a calm day.

With spectacular water views in the background, and the green positioned on a small knoll, the wind factor greatly determines the club selection and can have a dramatic effect on any given day.

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Pegasus Golf Course is a beautiful parklands-style par 72 – 18 hole championship golf course close to the centre of Pegasus Town. Its careful design, impeccable fairways, manicured greens, stunning water features, natural wetlands, and surrounding mountain ranges afford superb play and exquisite views from every shot.

The 15th hole, with its split fairway, offers a delightfully menacing challenge. A solid drive down the left hand side should carry the deep vegetated gully, leaving a mere pitch onto the green. But with the

fairway sloping to the gully it’s not for the faint hearted. Don’t let your eye be caught by the water feature – with water running the entire length of the right hand side you’re left with a narrow landing strip for your Option B. However, even with a gully yet to cross this is by far an easier approach shot to this undulating green.

Pegasus offers a true golfing experience.

With four options of tees at each hole, golfers of every level will enjoy an excellent challenge and a game to remember.

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Calling all golfer’s to Golf “Central” T

HE Mount Michael Central Otago Autumn Golf Classic is set to be held from 13th to the 17th of April 2015. Affectionately referred

by Local Golfer’s as “Central” the founding philosophy from the five courses is to provide golfer’s from around the country and overseas five very different and exceptionally interesting eighteen hole golf courses.

The Alexandra, Arrowtown, Cromwell, Queenstown and Wanaka Golf Clubs are all within one hour of each other and provide a varied and interesting trip before and after your round of golf.

The event now in its fourth year has been a phenomenal success.

“Our first classic in April 2012 attracted a field of 242 and from then on we have been thrilled with our ability to attract good fields, obviously from comments and reports made these golfers thoroughly enjoyed their week and in 2013 our field was 428 and in 2014 was 472,”Said Tournament Director John Roche.

“Our intention is to close entries once 500 have been received, this will enable us to keep to our basic ideology of not overcrowding the golf courses, with 100 players on each course each day, starting play off multiple tees at 10.00am the rounds should be played in reasonable time,” he said.

John Roche explained the principles behind the event.

“The Autumn Classic is not just another golf tournament but rather a true golfing classic for genuine club golfers.

The organisers run the event and do all the work and planning. Players relax, enjoy the golf and the companionship of other like minded competitive golfers in an environment that has to be seen to believe; that is “central” in the Autumn!

Guidelines as to eligibility of players has been strictly enforced and for the 2015 Classic the maximum handicap that can enter is 32 for women and 24 for men. A true handicap must be based on 20 cards currently recorded on NZ Golf records.

Prizes in excess of $40,000 will be played for during the week, with daily and five round stableford competitions, plus gross section for senior golfers.

Daily divisions have maximum of 50 players with women in separate divisions to men and prizes are awarded

one to every four players. The prizes awarded over total of five rounds are in handicap sections with again 50 players in each section. There are also Gross prizes over the five rounds with men and women in separate divisions.

Of great interest and possible the most popular section is the teams of four.

Each day the best three stableford points of the four are taken as the teams total and at the conclusion of the fifth round the most stableford points are the winners. In three divisions, Women only, Mixed (two women & two men) and Men only.

However many golfers enter as a single and will be placed into a team by the organisers.

Karts and Push Trundlers are available at all five courses, selected accommodation specials at Queenstown and Wanaka is also available, buses will travel to golf courses and return to Queenstown every day if you so desire and tournament shirts can be ordered when entering.

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Sample of over 200 messages received from players in the 2014 classic!

“Fabulous locations, courses well presented, friendly like minded people looking to have a great time together, very good value for the money!”

“Meeting new people in post card perfect settings.”

“The format and organisation was spectacular from beginning to end.”

••• >> All the information you require is on our entry forms which can be downloaded from our web site www.CENTRALOTAGOGOLF.co.nz ,by writing to Central Otago Golf Classic PO Box 68 CROMWELL 9342 or by emailing classic@centralotagogolf.co.nz >> We are delighted to offer you the opportunity to play in our 2015 Mount Michael Central Otago Autumn Golf Classic, just get an entry form! fill it in and post with your cheque, to above address. >> Central Otago; An area of 10,000km has fewer than 17,000 permanent residents, a vast uncompromising land of beauty, the silence, the exhilaration of solitude, a perfect place to play golf and meet new friends!

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Coasting it in the west T

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.

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

Visitors are encouraged to take time either before, during or after the tournament to visit picturesque landmarks such as Denniston, Cape Foulwind, Charleston, Punakaiki, Oceana Gold mine, Lake Brunner, Brunner Mine, Shantytown, Lake Kaniere, Hokitika Gorge or The Glaciers and all of the beauty that lies between and beyond.

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. >> Entries to Brian Hampton – brian.hampy@ vodafone.co.nz >> Or post entry and cheque payment to: West Coast Golf Challenge C/o Brian Hampton 15 Main Street REEFTON 7830 Entry confirmed on payment

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FEATURE Greymouth Golf Club The Greymouth Golf Club is located on Golf Links Road approximately 6km east of Greymouth town centre.

The course is Greymouth Golf Club acknowledged as having the best manicured fairways of the 18 hole courses on the West Coast, and while not long at about 5600 metres it provides an interesting test of golf.

Most of the Club’s major tournaments are played in the period from January to March, starting with the New Year’s Day tournament, followed by the Westland Classic in mid February, and as one leg of the West Coast four course challenge in early March.

Hole No 8 is the club’s signature hole. While not long, the 329 metre par 4 dog-leg left has an out-of -bounds on the left. There are also two strategically positioned mature kahikatea to manoeuvre past in the fairway. Sir Bob Charles has described this hole as one of his top 18 holes of golf in New Zealand.

Greymouth’s Kaiata links course really is a gem in the crown of local sporting facilities in Greymouth. Green fees are a competitive $25 per round.

Hokitika Golf Club Play on one of New Zealand’s few true links courses at Hokitika on the West Coast of the South Island. Just 3 minutes south of Hokitika, (first turn right over the Hokitika River bridge), Mahinapua Links is the only golf course in New Zealand with outstanding views of Aoraki/Mount Cook, Mt Tasman and the majestic Southern Alps.

If you are staying in Hokitika, or just passing through, enjoy

our legendary Hokitika Golf Club hospitality and join us during our weekend club days, or if you prefer, simply play at a time to suit yourself.

The links are open from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year and bookings are not required. Greens fees on this unique links are a modest $25 for all players except students under 18 for which the green fee is $5. If you have not come prepared, hire clubs are available from Heritage Highway Motels (ph 03755 8098) right next to the northern approach to the Hokitika River bridge.

Enjoy spectacular views of the Southern Alps and Tasman Sea on a delightful links course set in the heart of scenic Westland. Contact the Hokitika Golf Club on 03 755 8549.

Reefton Golf Club The club began playing on this course, the Glenburnie course, in 1960, having been previously sited at Waitahu and prior to that, in the centre of the Reefton Race Course.

The course has twelve holes, with holes 1-6 also being holes 13-18, although with different tees. Course is a par 72 and 5511 meters. Green fee players and visitors most welcome to play and enjoy the views. Green fees are set at $15/round.

Club days are Sundays. The course is open all day, every day, with the greens mown twice weekly. Although there is a small club membership of 75 the high standard of the course is completely achieved through voluntary contributions of time. We have two main tournaments each year, the first at Queen’s Birthday weekend and the second being the Inangahua open which is held in November each year and over 2 days, each of 18 holes. Club members are proud to be part of the West Coast Golf challenge. Golf Course is set on the banks of the Inangahua River and is the centre

Reefton Golf Course A twelve hole par 72 course (yardage 5,511m). Easy walking with tree lined fairways and creeks featuring on 6 holes.

Fairways and greens well grassed. The course is beautifully set amoung the hills and is sheltered from strong winds. The club house is open Sunday during club days with snacks and bar service. Changing and shower facilities. Green fees from $20

For more information contact the Secretary, Heather Baker Phone: (03) 7328 067 • Email s.h.baker@clear.net.nz Reefton Golf Course • 74 Anderson Road, Reefton Play the picturesque, well-presented 18 hole course situated just 5 kms out of Greymouth.

VISITORS VERY WELCOME!

for farming, gold, coal and forestry. The town of Reefton has a population of about 1000 people, with some very good accommodation in hotels and motels.

Reefton Golf Club Any more info on Reefton golf please contact the secretary (Heather Baker, Phone(s): +64 (03) 732 8067, email Reefton@golf.co.nz) as clubhouse is only manned on Sundays.

Westport Golf Club The Westport Golf Club – is a beautiful seaside “links with trees” course of some 5600 metres. Near the village of Carters Beach some 4km only Westport, this 18 hole gem is a pitching wedge, maybe 9 iron from the Tasman Sea.All the while surrounded by the Paparoa Mountain Range and National Park.

Slick and firm greens await visitors who can join club day matches – Tuesday vets (no restriction on age), Thursday, Saturday or Sunday. Green fees West Port Golf Club are only $25 and group discount by arrangement. All club day matches tee off at 11.30am, followed by hospitality hour.

For further information please email our Secretary at joyboy6@ hotmail.com.

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Northland Woman Champion of Champions are Waipu played at their home Course November 1.

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LOCALS TAKE OUT MASTERS AS reported last month by Golfer Pacific, two Local Bay Of Islands Golf member’s Frank Webber and Oriel Barnes (pictured above), won 2 of the 4 Divisions in the Inaugural 9 Hole Masters played in at the Bay of Islands.

Waipu Celebrated Melbourne Cup Day 2014. Pictured is Mens Division 1 winner Craig Alison 45, and Ladies winner Jill Northcott 41.

NORTHLAND WOMAN CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS WAIPU gained another Rosebowl when their 9 hole team of Carol Calvert, Beryl Willcox and Jill Howell braved strong winds and cold sharp showers to beat off

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hyun Park (Gulf Harbour), Ela Grimwood (Gulf Harbour), Julitta Lam (Muriwai) and playing reserve Krystal Hu (Gulf Harbour) delivered a fantastic performance for the district in the Women’s National Interprovincial Teams Championship held in Hamilton at the Lochiel Golf Club from the 9th-13th of December. The team finished 2nd out of the 14 teams in attendance and posted some simply fantastic results over

the week. In the 6 games of pool play their only set back was a narrow 3-2 loss to Wellington and the team also had the amazing result of defeating 3 time defending champions Auckand 3-2. This was the first time the Auckland side had been beaten by any team in 3 years. North Harbour would go forward to defeat Bay of Plenty 3 ½ to 1 ½ in the semi-final on Saturday morning and once again face Auckland on Saturday afternoon for the title. Unfortunately they were not able to replicate their pool game performance and although the match was close all the way to the end it was Auckland who prevailed with a 3 ½ to 1 ½ win.

Overall however it was fantastic effort for a team that had a huge amount of experience but also some real youth in the team, the youngest being Bohyun who is only 12 years old and is following in the footsteps of Lydia Ko. The women’s game is certainly very strong in the North Harbour region and the team is already focussing their sights on the tournament in Southland in 2015.

RETIRING BOARD MEMBERS ACCEPT A SMALL TOKEN OF APPRECIATION FROM WAITAKERE MEMBERS WAITAKERE GOLF CLUB held another very successful Closing Day on Saturday 13th December. The usual antics and team fancy dress ensured everyone had a good time in the team ambrose competition.

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Prize giving was held in the afternoon and this also gave members the chance to farewell retiring board members Barry Martin,George Flowerdew-Brown and Barrie McDermott.

Collectively these three have served the members for over 35years. Their commitment and dedication to the Club is greatly appreciated by all members.

Their presence at the board meetings will be missed but they have assured us that they will continue volunteering their time at on the course.

What a great bunch of guys.

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est entrant was local Whangamata veteran Merv Michael at 81 years of age.

In the “young guns” division, Jason Madden from Mt Maunganui led the field at the end of the first round with a 4 under par 66, 3 shots ahead of Glen Goldfinch (The Grange), with Gareth Chitty (Titirangi) and Bryan Grafas (Whangamata) one shot further back on 70. On the Saturday, Stewart Stephen (Whakatane) was the only player to shoot par and held the lead after round 2 with 140, followed closely by Glen Goldfinch and Jason Madden on 141. Sunday saw very blustery winds in fine weather, and this was reflected in the scores where Dell Bain (Whitford Park) was the only player to shoot par, with Gareth Chitty 73 leading the rest of the field. In the final tally of the 3 rounds, Gareth Chitty won on 5 over par 215, from Glen Goldfinch and Stewart Stephen on 216. Following on were Dave Cook (Tauranga) on 218, Dell Bain on 219, and Jason Madden on 222 In the “senior” division, at the end of round 1, John Ferregel-Hs (Waiuku), Graeme Buckley (Te Awamutu) and Warren Steward (Mt Maunganui) led the field on 2 over par 72. On the Saturday, Greg Overend (Thames) returned the best score of 74, to join John and Warren on 149. On the Sunday, John again had the best score of 78, also returned by Tony Brown (Mt Maunganui). Overall, John Ferregel-Hs took out the honours with 227, 2 ahead of Greg Overend, with Graeme Buckley and Mike McCarten (Cambridge) a further 2 back on 231.

Whangamata members to win prizes included Bruce Fishwick (who took out overall Nett honours), Bryan Grafas, Chris Hob-

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A well-attended prize giving ceremony followed on Sunday afternoon. Sponsors and local businesses combined with the Whangamata Golf Club to build a prize list worth in excess of $14,000. Tournament director Murray Hill thanked the many volunteer helpers for their part in running the tournament in a very smooth and efficient manner. More than 30 members of the golf club acted as spotters and general helpers over the 3 day tournament.

Pictured is Bryan Grafas from Seeka Kiwifruit congratulating Gareth Chitty on his win.

Results: Open Gross winner Gareth Chitty (Titirangi) Open Nett winner Bruce Fishwick (Whangamata) Open Stable ford winner Michael Cooney (Waitemata) Division 1 Gross – winner Glen Goldfinch (The Grange) Division 1 Gross – second Stewart Stephen (Whakatane) Division 1 Gross – third Dave Cooke (Tauranga) Division 1 Nett – winner Andrew Rye (Cambridge) Division 1 Nett – second Jeff Shortt (Pauanui) Division 1 Nett – third Ken Tynan (Omanu) Division 1 Stable ford – winner Michael Connor (Akarana) Division 1 Stable ford – second Keith Adams (Whangamata) Division 1 Stable ford – third Keith McKeown (Whitford Park) Division 2 Gross – winner John Ferregel-Hs (Waiuku) Division 2 Gross – second Greg Overend (Thames) Division 2 Gross – third Graeme Buckley (Te Awamutu) Division 2 Nett – winner Mike Rumble (Whangamata) Division 2 Nett – second Tony Gillies (Matamata) Division 2 Nett – third Keith Hawtin (Stewart Alexander) Division 2 Stable ford – winner Michi Suzuki (Whangamata) Division 2 Stable ford – second Roger Harris (Akarana) Division 2 Stable ford – third Myles Doig (Whitford Park)

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MOUNT MAUNGANUI GOLF CLUB “MIXED HAMPER DAY” 68 PLAYERS – 21 Women and 41 Men took to the course and battled the nuisance

(very strong and gusty) wind for 18 holes in a bid to win a ham. The event was held on Sunday, 30th November.

Despite the difficult windy conditions there were very good scores in both the women and men divisions.

Two divisions for men and two divisions for women ensured a good spread of prizes through the handicaps.

Top stableford score for the day was by Michael Neves with 42 points (handicap of 8) won the men’s Division 1.

He was closely followed by Paul Shaw and Robert Lunn both with 40 Ray Horsfall with 40 points took out the Men’s Division 2, on a count back from Ian Tappenden.

Women’s Division 1 was won by Jan Gyenge with 40 points, Judith Robinson on 38 was second.

Gloria Nottingham won the women’s Division 2 with 38 points, 1 point ahead of Merle Halligan and Philippa McKnight on 37.

The Ham Raffle winners were Lynn Irving and Richard Sunderland.

Results: MEN (Division 1/Division 2) 1st M. Neves 42/R Horsfall 40 2nd P. Shaw 40/ I Tappenden 40 3rd R. Lunn 40/K Frogley39 4th J Nottingham 39/M. Lenihan 39 5th G Whitley 38/J Sheridan 39 6th C Salisbury 38/L Dragovich 37 WOMEN (Division 1/Division 2) 1st J Gyenge 40/G Nottingham 38 2nd J Robinson 38/ M Halligan 37 3rd M Cho 36/M McKnight 37 4th S. Ferris 35/R Holmes 35 5th E Kingsford 35/L Cameron 34 6th G Lees 35/P Adlam 34

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GOLF TRAILS FRIDAY TWILGHT GOLF AT MOUNT MAUNGANUI ANOTHER 50+ group of players enjoyed a great evening of golf followed by a lively clubhouse social time and meal on Friday, December 5.

Very good 9 hole scores were again a feature with the top 6 scores in the men and the women’s divisions within one point.

Scoring as very even across both divisions.

A number of regular players featured with good scores but there was a good spread of new winners.

Eric McPherson with 22 points won on a count-back from Gary Hosking in the men’s’ division.

Gillian Lees with 21 points managed to hold off 4 other women players on 20 points.

Great spread of 9 Spot prizes was a feature of the evening coupled with the impressive Hamper win by Jimmy Napier (the Club Professional).

9 spot, competition and raffle prizes were sponsored by Smiths Sports Shoes.

Results: WOMEN/MEN 1ST Gillian Lees 21/Eric McPherson Derek 22 2nd Sue Jones 20/Gary Hosking 22 3rd Jan Gyenge 20/Peter Watson 21 4th Lynn Irving 20/Stuart Reid 20 5th Judy Richards 20/Keith McDonald 20 6th MaryPettigrew 19/David Goodyear 20 2’s: Leigh Pettigrew Non-Affiliates: Dan Ray/Mike Smith/Mike Hall.

Spot Prizes(Top 3 of 9): Derek Beard/Gary Hosking/Frank Hunter 45 players played the pre-Christmas twilight on 19th December – on the day following the annual Mount Maunganui Golf Club Pro/Am, and a course that was heavily flooded and unplayable on the Wednesday prior.

Josh Geary won the Pro/Am in a fourway play-off involving Fraser Wilkin, Mark Brown and Doug Hollaway, (all with 68’s) on a course that showed little if any signs of the torrential rain 24 hours earlier. Three players (Mark Brown, Josh Geary and Nick Gillespie) having just arrived back from the Australian PGA at The Pines – Gold Coast. 37 Pro’s competed and enjoyed the very impressive greens and fairways.

The near perfect course condition and presentation led to some amazing scoring by both women and men providing for a great night and follow-up to the Pro Am. Previous good scoring was put to rest with the 24 and 25 points for the 9 hole competition filling all prizes.

The men’s division, won by John Uden (on countback) with 25 points, the same as Bernie Robinson and Stuart Reid.

Lynn Irving -24 points – won on a countback from Lorraine Mooney.

Sponsors for the twilight were Physiofamily along with Smith Sports Shoes.

“Spot prizes” Lyndsay Cameron – Nick Wilde – Jan Gyenge The Hamper was won by Lynn Irving and Meat Packs to Peter Watson, Marianne Boonan and Charles Robertson.

Results: WOMEN/MEN 1ST Lynn Inving 24/JohnUden 25 2nd LorraineMooney 24/Bernie Robinson 25 3rd Judy Cameron 23/Stuart Reid 25 4th Jenny Beard 23/Derek Beard 24 5th George Clarke 24 6th Craig Edlin 24 Non-Affiliates: Bill Baron/Sam Guthrie/Jamie Verran 2’s: Terry Mooney/Lorraine Mooney/Nick Wilde Longest Putt: Terry Mooney/Jenny Beard

NATIONAL SENIORS CHAMPS AT OMOKOROA THE New Zealand National Seniors Championship was played at Omokoroa Golf club in early December. The event returned after an absence of 12 year which saw a week of intense matchplay golf.

The field was 120 plus the biggest in 10 years. The event organised by Omokoroa Seniors division acknowledged the “ fantastic job the committee did. Adam Gent and his small team of green-keepers and volunteers (pictured) did us proud, the

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Jan 14-15

MT Maunganui

(07)5750590

Grant Clements Mem 36 Hole Stroke play

Jan 17-18

Taupo

07 378 6933

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Feb 27- 2 March

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In 1967 when Kaitake moved its golf activities closer to New Plymouth. Play continued there until the present 18 hole course opened in 1973 and continues to thrive to this day.

All Kaitake Golf Club members and exmembers are invited to Kaitake on Saturday, 28th March 2015 to celebrate 80 years of golf in the Oakura region. Plans for the day include a 9 Hole Ambrose tournament, a luncheon, afternoon tea and more reminiscing. For those not up to playing golf but would like to see the course, carts will be available to take you around.

All ex-members who haven’t already been contacted are invited to register their interest by phoning Jacqui in the office on 06 7527665.

Janice Farrant is collecting photographs and is scanning them so they can be shown on the day. Janice would like to get as many photos as possible so if you can email them they can be added to the file. If they are in hard copy and you are willing to lend them to Janice for a short time she will scan and return them. This will ensure the Club has an electronic record of its history for the future.

Janice can be contacted on 752 7845 or e-mail farrant@slingshot.co.nz

greens were fast but not excessively so, and the course was in superb condition.

The organisation of the event was second to none.” 

TARANAKI

80 YEAR CELEBRATIONS AT KAITAKE KAITAKE GOLF CLUB will celebrate 80 years of golf in the Kaitake area in March 2015.

The first 9 hole course was opened at Weld Rd in 1935. The first club house was built there in 1948-49. Subs were set at one pound for men, five shillings for women and two and six for juniors. There was a short recess during WW11 with play resuming about 1946-47.

The next move for the Club was to Berridges farm at the foot of the Tapuae Hills

This picture was taken at the Weld Road Course. Those in the picture are (left to right) Dave Harvey and Ron Shotter. The course was on the properties of Dave Harvey and Mrs Les Goodwin on the corner of the Main Road and Weld Road and was brought into use in 1935. It was a 9 hole course, par 36. 

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GOLF TRAILS TARANAKI NOTICEBOARD 3-Jan

Inglewood

(06)7567472

3 mixed Stableford divisions Open Meat comp.

11-Jan

Westown

(06)7586933

Open Tournament

11-Jan

Opunake

(06)7618070

New Year Tournament

18-Jan

Waitara

(06)7548923

Crowded House Open Tournament

24-Jan

Te Ngutu

(06)2728039

Openning day / Preston Trophy

30-Jan

Patea

(06) 273 4102

Roger Rei Mem. 18 Hole Open Golf Tourament

31-Jan

Manukorihi

(06)7547497

Foreman Trophy

3-Feb

Pungarehu

(06)7638331

Coastal Champiionship

4-Feb

Hawera

(06)2785828

Waitangi Day Tournament

14-Feb

Patea

(06)2738335

Open Tourament

14-15 Feb

Westown

(06)7586933

Westown Classic

15-Feb

Manaia

(06)2748325

Junior Girls fun Day

18-Feb

Pungarehu

(06)7638331

Coastal classic 27 Holes

HAWKE’S BAY/POVERTY BAY

FRIDAY NIGHT ‘NINE AND DINE’ IN HASTINGS IF you’re a Hawke’s Bay local, then book in 30 January for a fabulous evening out at Hastings Golf Club. Nine and Dine – a great way to unwind, Friday night relaxing with friends – and everyone is welcome.

“Nine and Dine is a great way to start the

weekend”, says Hastings 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!”

Nine and Dine, sponsored by Trinity Hill, is happening once a month at Hastings Golf Club, on a Friday, up until March 2015.

“It is only $20 per person, which includes 9 holes on the course, 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 in the clubhouse, 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 with a shotgun start at 5.30pm on Friday 30 January. 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 Hawke’s Bay. Please visit the website www.hastingsgolfclub.co.nz or email info@hastingsgolfclub.co.nz for more details.

2015 Hastings Open Proudly Sponsored by Hastings RSA

31st January & 1st February 2015

(with a free practice round on Friday 30th January)

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

HAWKES BAY/POVERTY BAY NOTICEBOARD

HASTINGS OPEN – ON THIS MONTH! 31ST JANUARY and 1st February 2015 – block out these dates in your diary! Hastings Golf Club is currently accepting entries to their hugely popular Hastings Open tournament.

As one of the biggest events in the Hawke’s Bay golfing calendar, the Hastings Open attracts participants from all around New Zealand.

“If you haven’t been here before, we invite you to come and try Hastings Golf Club – this is an outstanding course, with impeccable playing conditions. The Hastings Open is a good excuse to come to Hawke’s Bay during our hot summer months, and enjoy the finest course in the region,” says Mike Piper, President of Hastings Golf Club.

The Hastings Open is a 54 Hole Stroke Play Amateur Championship, with men’s and women’s divisions, and incorporating NZ Golf Order of Merit. The tournament

7-Jan

Poverty Bay

(06) 867 4402

Mixed Twilight

10-Jan

Poverty Bay

(06) 867 4402

Men Summer Cup Round

Jan-25

Hawkes Bay

(06) 879 8890

Stableford

Jan-28

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(06) 879 8890

Hidden Partner StFd

Jan-28

Maraenui

(06) 835 8273

Women 18 hole Golfers

31 Jan -1 Feb

Hastings

(06) 879 7206

2015 Hastings Golf Open 54 Hole Strokeplay Men and Women

takes place on Saturday 31st January and Sunday 1st February, with a free practice round on 30th January.

The Club is delighted to have local sponsorship from Hastings RSA for the first time this year and also acknowledges continued sponsorship from Lion, who have a longstanding relationship with the Club.

“We are thrilled with the sponsorship from Hastings RSA, and would like to thank them for their valuable support,” comments Mike.

Entries to the Hastings Open close on 23 January 2015. Entry fee is only $70, which includes a delicious lunch on both days. For more information please call 06 879 7206 or email Michelle on info@hastingsgolfclub.co.nz Hastings Golf Club is recognised as one of the top 10 golf courses in New Zealand.

More information can be found on www. hastingsgolfclub.co.nz 

Tirau welcomes you all to come and play, and possibly become memebrs of our beautiful 18 hole course.

Club MeMberSHip 18 hole green fees $20 every day 9 hole green fees $15 every day Full membership $470 New member $250 Junior full playing $100 Junior $50 Summer membership $150 So come and relax and enjoy our beautiful course All enquiries to John Kelsen (07) 883 1423

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Hastings Golf Club, 1523 Maraekakaho Road, Hastings 54 Hole Stroke Play Amateur Championship Men & Women Divisions NZ Golf Order of Merit Entries close 23 January 2015.

Entry fee $70—includes lunch both days.

Contact Michelle Campbell on 06 879 7206 or email manager@hastingsgolfclub.co.nz for more information

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GOLF TRAILS MANAWATU WANGANUI

LACHIE THE CHAMP AT MARTON MARTON GOLF CLUB member Lachie McDonald recently won the Senior Men’s Championship for the 5th year in succession.

This is the first time in the Club’s 100 year history that a senior man has achieved five years in a row.

Lachie has had a rewarding year on the local and national scene. He finished the season as number one player on the Manawatu/Wanganui Order of Merit (for the 2nd year running) after he won the Challenge Cup (Manawatu-Wanganui Strokeplay) and the Manawatu Open. He played No.1 for his province against Wellington in August and in October at Hastings (Shand Cup) versus Hawkes Bay, Taranaki and Wellington. He went through

all of these matches unbeaten.

On the National scene he has had a consistent year, finishing most tournaments in the top ten, with the highlight being a second place finish at the Charlestour- Harewood Open in Christchurch where half the field are professional golfers. Here he shot rounds of 73 66 74 67.In the 2013 Toro Men’s Interprovincial at North Shore Golf Club Lachie was named Player of the Tournament after winning 6.5 matches from 8 and helped his team win for the first time in 49 years. This team recently won the ‘Team of the Year’ award at the Manawatu Sports Awards.In defence of the Toro at this year’s Interprovincial at Hamilton the Manawatu-Wanganui Team made it through to the Semi-Final where they were defeated by Otago. Lachie had a solid week of golf, winning five matches from seven.

Lachie will be heading to Australia in January to contest the Australian Amateur and the New South Wales Amateur in Sydney and the Lake Maquarie Amateur in Newcastle for which the Marton Golf Club wish him all the best.

CASTLECLIFF PRIZE GIVING THE 9 Hole Prize Giving was held at Castlecliff on 11 December. Results as follows:

LADIES Marion Crane Memorial Cherry Aitchinson Medal Sue Flintoff Stableford Jan Grenside Putting Dawn Head Neill McMahon Gross Electic Lesley Patrick Electic Joy Hall MEN Marion Crane Memorial Ian Kitney/Barrie Shaw Medal Dick Muirhead Stableford Gerald Connors Putting George Flintoff Neill McMahon Gross Electic Ian McKenzie Electic John Vine Brian Prouse Memorial Top Dog Trophy Cherry Aitchinson New Season commences Thursday 29 January 2015.

MENS CLASSIC AT LEVIN IN early December Levin Golf Club held their very successful sponsored ITM Crighton’s Mens Classic. The Best gross score of the event was won by Caleb Kahui 2nd Kim Ballantyne. Division one Best net was Jordon Burgess. Stableford Brendon Curtis 2nd Shay Melis. Division two. Best net John Wehipeihana 2nd John Mitchell. Stableford Maurice O’Reilly. 2nd Ali Upston

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06 344 4554

Summer Cup

24-25 Jan

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06 344 4554

Summer Cup

19-Jan

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9 Hole Opening Day

31-Jan

Castlecliff

06 344 4554

Summer Cup

1-Feb

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06 3686189

Opening Day

21-22 Feb

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Horowhenua Open Left Handers Tournament. Men and Women

WELLINGTON NOTICEBOARD Jan 10-11

Judgeford

04234 7629

Heineken Wellington Summer Cups

Jan 17-18

Boulcott Farm

4-567 4722

Boulcott Farm Classic

Jan-18

Castlepoint

06 3726833

Castlepoint Open

Jan-19

Boulcott Farm

4-567 4722

Boulcott Farm Open

Jan-20

Featherston

6-308 9266

Junior Open

Jan-21

Wainuiomata

4-564 7746

Junior Open

Jan-26

Manor Park

04 563 6843

Michael Campbell Junior Classic

Feb-06

Manor Park

04 563 6843

Manor Park Open

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18 holes Saturday, 36 holes Sunday, 18 holes Monday. Entries limited to first 64 paid entries

Contact the Rotorua Golf Club Ph: 07 348 4051 Email: rotorua@golf.co.nz www.rotoruagolfclub.co.nz

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Motueka

(03) 5528 8998

Men's Stableford / New World Twilight

Jan-07

Marlborough

(03)578 7646

Lion NathanTwilight Golf

Jan-11

Westport

3-789 8132

Buller Westland Stableford Tournamament

Jan 10-11

Motueka

(03) 5528 8998

NBS Motueka Open 2 Day Tournament

Jan-13

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Ladies Summer Cup

Jan-18

Marlborough

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Stableford Rarangi Spectacular

Jan-21

Motueka

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Mixed Vets 10 for 10.30am.

Jan-25

Marlborough

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4BBB Nett - Mixed and Mens Pairs Aston Cup 5 4BBB Nett- Mixed and Mens

Jan-25

Greymouth

(03) 768 5332

Stableford Tournament

Jan-31

Greymouth

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West Coast Left Handers Tournament

Feb-03

Kaikoura

(03 )319 5628

3rd Round Mecca Trophy Stableford

Feb-06

Kaikoura

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Harris Meats Waitangi Day Tournament

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Nelson Women's Classic Best Ball Stableford. Gross & Nett

March 3-6 March 2015

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3rd Tony Sutherland. The very big prize a beer fridge was won by Kieran Corkill.

Mid week men Tuesday’s. Xmas Cheer and Ham Trail. Ray Grout Club Captain shot 71 to beat his age by two. Ray won the event with 47 points. Ian King and Bruce Mills 2nd Equal. Shay Melis 3rd.

Thursday Late starters Xmas Cheer and Ham trail. Phil Fryer 43 points. 2nd Chris Allum and David Giddens.

On Sunday 14th December the club held it’s Open Xmas cheer. This was a great day with 109 playing. Two of their Junior boys out shone the rest of the field by scoring 44 points each. Cameron Giddens a 12year old shot his best ever 85 off the stick and Denzil Viper Tatana shot his best breaking 90 for the first time having 89. Ray Grout still playing well had 43. Next Ken Sterne, David Louisson and Gerald Harpur 42.

The Ladies winner was Claire Sorensen 41.

Cheryl Arthur, Karina MacDonald and Nan Sterne were next. 

TASMAN

SIR BOB CHARLES TO SUPPORT NELSON GOLF CLUB CHARITY DAY WATER For Prosperity is a local Nelson Charity.

One of their main fundraisers for 2015 Project will be held 23rd January 2015 at the

VISITING WELLINGTON? PLAY THE NEWEST GOLF & WILdLIFE SANcTUARY & STAY AT THE BEAUTIFUL SILVERSTREAM RETREAT

Nelson Golf Club. During the day entrants can play in the Water for Prosperity Charity Golf Tournament.

The charity provides funds to install boreholes with bush pumps in Zimbabwe that utilize the community’s clean groundwater.

Sir Bob Charles is the guest for the day, playing with three of the teams who win the silent auction to win his company for 6 holes each.

After the tournament, in the evening a VIP charity banquet will be held upstairs at the Nelson Golf Club, catered by Jamie and Sophia and the Team of the ‘19th’.To register contact Nelson Golf Club phone 03-5485028 Nelson@golf.co.nz www.nelsongolf.co.nz Visit www.waterforprosperity.org to show your support. 

CANTERBURY

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT AT CANTERBURY GOLF AN excellent field of fifty-six 18 hole and thirty-four 9 hole hardy lady golfers braved initially cool and damp conditions to compete in the Annual Women’s Christmas Tournament at Coringa in December.

18 Hole: Adrienne Shadbolt (Tai Tapu) won the Heather Harvey Salver, Silver Gross with an 81 and Elizabeth Min (Waitikiri) won the CDGLA Salver, Bronze Gross with a 97 on c/b. Yunin Park (Christchurch) won the Miss L V Gates Trophy, 50-59 years Gross

with an 86, Lesley Martin (Russley) won the Belle Collins Salver, 60-69 years Gross with an 85 and Kim Yee won the Belle Collins Dish, 70+ years Gross with a score of 101.

Division 1: Best Net was also won by Lesley Martin with a 72 from Geum Lee (Russley) 76. Best Stableford was won by Wendy MacLaren (Harewood) with 33 points from Lesley Hart (Waimairi Beach) with 32 on c/b from Sharon Screen (Charteris Bay).

Division 2: Best Net was won by Moya Trainor (Waitikiri) with a 71 from Anne Reid (Rangiora) 77 on c/b from Vicky Lewis (Rangiora). Best Stableford was won by Diane Neill (Harewood) with 35 points on c/b from Tania Ambrosius (Charteris Bay).

9 Hole: Division 1: Best Net was won by Val Crooks (Amberley) with a 37 on c/b from Janet Harland (Coringa). Best Stableford was won by Faye Sedgley (Harewood) with 16 points on c/b from Marg Lloyd (Rakaia).

Division 2: Best Net was won by Rosalie Chant (Coringa) with a 32 from Betty Fitchett (Coringa) with a 36. Best Stableford was won by Kath Winter (Ellesmere) with 16 points from Leigh McEwen (Coringa) with 13 points.

AVONDALE RETAIN PLACE IN WOODWARD CUP AFTER the Promotion/Relegation Match at Templeton on Sunday, Avondale have beaten off Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Hororata to retain their place in the 2015 Woodward Cup.

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GOLF TRAILS All enjoyed the new Greg Turner designed lay-out and found the greens particularly challenging.

Kaiapoi’s Stuart Smith won the President’s Cup with 34 stableford points from Kath Adams (Greendale) on 33.

Jan Rushton (Weedons) three-peated by winning the Secretaries Salver again with 37 points from Fran Anderson (Akaroa) on 33.

Stuart and Jan are pictured with Canterbury Golf President Max

CANTERBURY NOTICEBOARD Jan-09

Karamea

(03) 782 6833

Veterans Tournamament

Jan-10

Amberley

(03) 314 8735

Open Teams Stableford event

Jan-10

Karamea

(03) 782 6833

18 Hole Tournament

Jan-11

Hororata

03-318 2887

SPONSORED TOURNAMENT M&W

Jan-11

Weedons

03 3478519

Men's 36 Hole Tournament

Jan-14

Greendale

(03) 318 8046

Men's and Women's Midweek first Wenesday each month

Jan-17

Amberley

(03) 314 8735

Summer Tournamanet

Jan-18

Waitikiri

(03) 383 1400

Open - Paul Minifie Memorial

Jan-20

Kaiapoi

3-327 7320

Eagles Junior Boys and Girls trial

Jan-24

Waimairi Beach

3-383 0307

Lamb and Hayward Canterbury Strokeplay

On the Teams Gross Stableford format Avondale amassed 183 points, ahead of Rangiora (169), Kaiapoi (163), and Hororata (148).

Avondale’s Tony Clemett was the best performed golfer on the day with 35 points.

PRESIDENTS VS SECRETARIES THIS traditional annual tournament where all Club Presidents and Secretaries are invited to come together was held at Russley Golf Club in December 60 golfers got the opportunity to play all 18 holes of the new course for the first time.

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The Teams Stableford was won by Kel Doolan, Barry Watts, Geoff d’Auvergne and Mike Millward on 119 points from two teams on 108 points – Pip Dean Margaret Roberston, Marie Michaels and Kath Adams; and the team of Grant Lewis, Neil Robertson, Markham Lee and Ray Porter.

All players enjoyed a fine meal, prizegiving and speech by Canterbury Golf President Max Walker in the Fairway Lounge afterwards. 

OTAGO/SOUTHLAND

2014 JUNIOR OOM TOUR HEADS TO FINAL EVENT OTAGO No 2 Jamie Anstiss (pictured) turned interprovincial form into win-

ning form as the Queenstown golfer blitzed the field of Otago age-group representatives in the Island Park Junior Open in December.

He carded a 6-under 66 around the tricky Wa ld ronv i l le course in fine but cool conditions to claim the title by five shots from Jake Bleach (St Clair) and Harry Smith (Otago), both of whom registered even-par rounds of 71.

Nick James (Island Park) ensured he will be one to watch in 2015, especially with Island Park entering the senior A pennant ranks next year, by carding 73 to finish fourth, while Connor Jamison (Chisholm Park) finished fifth with a round of 74.

Anstiss finished his second interprovincial less than a week ago in Hamilton and threatened the Island Park course record of 62 set by member Shane Stuart after turning 4-under at the halfway stage.

Any momentum gained after a birdie at the par-five 12th was quickly abolished by consecutive bogeys on the 13th and 14th before resurrecting the round with backto-back birdies on the 15th and 16th.

In the battle for runner-up, Bleach played solid golf, recording 16 pars, a birdie and a bogey for his round, while Smith finished strongly, playing the last four holes in 2-under. 

T R A C T S

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Jan-10

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Annual Tourament

Jan-18

Glenorchy

(03)4229913

Open Mixed Tourament

Jan-18

Winton

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27 Hole Tournament

Jan 24-25

Otago

(03)4672099

Otago Strokeplay Champiopnships

Jan-25

Riverton

(03) 2348873

Riverton Mens 27 Holer

Jan-25

Ardleigh

(03)4651448

Mixed Fourball

Jan-26

Mataura

(03) 2088913

Matarua 0-40.4

Jan 31 - Feb 1

Invervcargill

(03)2131133

Southland Stroke Play Champs

Feb-05

Allan Grange

(03)4159035

South Otago CLT Tournament

Feb-05

Queens Park

(03)218 8371

ILT DB Liquorland Tournament

Feb-06

Chisholm Park

(03)4550565

Festival cup mens and womens pairs

Feb 7-8

Gore

(03)2089932

Gore Classic

Feb-09

Greenacres

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Greenacres 0-40.4

Feb 9-10

Queenstown

(03)4229169

Womens Queenstown classic

Feb-14

Ring Ringa

(03)2191327

Heights Four person ambrose

Feb 14-15

St Clair

(03)487 7076

SI Strokeplay champs

Feb 14-15

Heriot

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Annual classic

Feb 19-20

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Womens Dunstan Classic

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Lake View GoLf & Country CLub in rotorua a hidden 18 Hole Golf Course only 15 minutes drive north of rotorua on SH5.

Spectacular views over Lake rotorua and surrounding country side with clean fresh air. undulating terrain and well drained which is playable in most weather conditions. every hole is unique and will leave a lasting impression on you. a real challenge! now is the perfect time to grab your clubs and head for Lake View Golf & Country Club.

• Open 8am - 5pm, 7 days • Driving Range & Electric Golf Carts • Large Groups by Arrangement • Catering available: Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday • Pro Shop & Professional Coach • Email lakeview@golf.co.nz

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GOLF TRAVEL

A golfing adventure in the South Pacific F

OR many golfers, you can’t beat a South Pacific island golf getaway.

From spectacular scenery to amazing golf and mouth-watering food, golf tours of the South Pacific are a real tropical treat.

Two of the more popular destinations, Fiji and Hawaii, are also home to some truly exciting Amateur golf events.

FIJI THE South Pacific pro-am golf circuit started in early 1970’s with the Fiji Open as the only tournament. Now some 40 years on there are events throughout the Pacific Islands including Tahiti, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and Samoa. The biggest professional event is the Fiji International, which was recently won by Australian Professional Steven Jeffress.

In June each year, Fiji has five proam events. These include the Air New Zealand pro-am and Starwood Golf Classic, both played at the Natadola Bay Course and the Denarau Golf & Racquet Club’s resort course next to the Sheraton & Westin Resorts on Denarau Island.

These two events give amateur golfers from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands the opportunity to play with up-and-coming young professionals and some seasoned campaigners at a very relaxed, fun tropical destination.

Fiji’s biggest pro-am golf tournament is now in its 5th year. The Starwood Golf Classic (June 9 -13) with over $100,000 in professional prize money and $30,000 in amateur prizes attracts amateurs and professionals from Australia, New Zealand,

Asia, USA and across the Pacific Islands.

You don’t have to be a great golfer or low handicapper to enter; you just need an official handicap. There are great amateur prizes up for grabs with the winning teams in both the teams Stableford and Gross competition— as well as the winners of the overall individual amateur stableford and gross competitions—receiving free entry and accommodation packages to come back and defend their title at the following year’s tournament, valued at over $1500 per player.

All competitors play two rounds at Natadola Bay and two rounds at the resort course at Denarau Golf and Racquet Club.

Accommodation for the tournament is at the Sheraton Fiji Resort which is set on the beach and only 200 meters from the Denarau golf course.

The Starwood Classic has gained the reputation as great mix of being both a competitive event and a fun social occasion with gala welcome cocktail party, drinks every evening at the tournament bar and the grand finale; a spectacular prize presentation dinner with entertainment on the

beach at the Sheraton Fiji Resort.

Hawaii HAWAII is the golf resort capital of the world. The big Island of Hawaii is just a short 30-minute flight from Honolulu, where you will find some of the best resort courses anywhere in the world, designed by the best in the game: Nicklaus, Trent Jones Sr & Jr, Palmer, Weiskopf and Dye. Add to this the beautiful five-star beach front hotels, perfect climate and a tournament everyone can play in, and you’ve found heaven on earth.

During the International golf Week (August 22-29) you get to play The Resort Course Championship, which is a great competition open to women and men with official handicaps and will be played on five of the best course you will find anywhere, Mauna Lani North, Hapuna Beach, Waikoloa Kings Course, Mauna Lani South and Mauna Kea. All five courses are within 15 minutes’ drive of your hotel. You don’t have to be a great golfer to join in the fun as the tournament will be played in different handicap divisions and there will be a scratch competition for the guns. Golf professionals will be on hand for free coaching on the range prior to play each day.

Pacific Golf Management’s International Golf Week package includes 7 nights twin share accommodation at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel (ocean view rooms); Daily full breakfast; 5 Rounds of golf including cart at Mauna Kea, Hapuna, Waikoloa Kings, Mauna Lani North &

South courses; Range balls before play each day, PGA golf professional tips daily; Entry into the Hawaii Resort Course Championship; Welcome function at Hapuna Beach Hotel; Nightly drinks, one hour each night at the tournament bar during the tournament (beer, wine soft drinks); Player gift pack; Final night gala prize presentation dinner and drinks; All transport to and from golf courses during the tournament plus return Airport transfers and all taxes.

This is a great all inclusive 8-day tour package is only US$2550.00 for golfers and US $1585.00 non- players. Extra nights US$157.00 per person twin share includes breakfast. Optional tour extensions available to Maui and Waikiki. All the tournaments and tours are organised and run

by Richard Ellis and his team from Pacific Golf Management, one of Australasia’s most experienced golf event and tour organisers with over 25 years in the business.

Ellis, one of the most respected names in golf, spent 10 years as president of the New Zealand PGA and 15 years as a board member of the PGA Tour of Australasia. He was also instrumental in setting up the South Pacific professional golf circuit in the 80’s.

Pacific Golf has organised numerous professional amateur and corporate golf tournaments including the 1998 World Cup of Golf, one of the biggest golf events ever held in Australasia. >> For more information, visit www.pacificgolf. co.nz or phone Richard on 021989996 or email richard@pacificgolf.co.nz

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