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Danny Lee on the verge of attaining greater heights

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his could be the year that Danny Lee emerges from the pack.

The New Zealand golfer has made a strong start to the 2015 season on the PGA Tour and that could well prove the platform from which he vaults to something more significant.

The previous season Lee earned $US780,000 on the PGA Tour. At the end of last month he had already more than that for the 2015 season with $US830,000 in the bank.

What that means is Lee will have no trouble retaining his card for next year’s PGA Tour, the world’s richest golf circuit.

And what that means is Lee does not have to keep looking over his shoulder as to who is coming up behind him.

And what that means is that he can just play golf. And what that could mean is the outstanding potential he showed as an amateur could finally be uncorked.

Firstly we have to remember that Danny Jin-Myung Lee is only aged 24 but has already achieved much.

In 2008 he became the youngest to the win the United States Amateur Championship at the age of 18 years and one month. That record has since been beaten by a 17-yearold but at the time it beat by six months the record held by one Tiger Woods. Lee subsequently became the world’s No 1 ranked amateur.

In 2009 he won a professional tournament while still an amateur. That was the Johnnie Walker Classic in Perth which carried a first prize of nearly 236,000 euros. That was worth about $NZ580,000 at the time.

His win in Perth also saw him become the youngest winner on the European Tour at 181/2 years.

Lee’s win in the US Amateur saw him gain a start in the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National. His game fell apart in the

second round after infamously six-putting the 10th green and he failed to make the cut.

Can you imagine having a six-putt? Three putts are bad enough, four putts disastrous but having another two is unthinkable.

But Lee now appears to be growing in confidence, especially if his dress sense is any guide.

During the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida last month Lee wore canary yellow trousers that stood out like – well, canary yellow trousers.

In the last round of the same tournament his trousers were black and white. That’s not so bad, you think. But to match the trousers he wore black and white shoes - one black and one white.

Lee finished 17th in the Arnold Palmer event, including the low round of the tournament with an eight-under par 64 on the second day.

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From amateur to NZ Open winner in six weeks J ordan Zunic became a professional golfer in January. Six weeks later, at just his fourth start as a professional, he was the winner of the New Zealand Open.

And with the win can full exemption for the rest of the season on the PGA Tour of Australasia and the guarantee of three starts on the Japan Tour this year.

To say that Zunic was unaware of the bonuses that came with winning the New Zealand Open, sponsored by car manufacturer BMW, is an understatement.

“I was just planning on having to prequalify for everything later this year,’’ Zunic said.

“I didn’t even know about the Japan starts until they told me at the end, so that’s unbelievable too. I just can’t wait to start the journey – this is only the beginning.”

It was a meteoric rise for Zunic who picked up the winner’s purse of $171,000 in the $1 million tournament.

The 23-year-old Australian from Wollongong in New South Wales had only gained a start in the New Zealand Open with a top 10 finish in the New Zealand PGA Championship in Auckland the week beforehand.

And he only gained a start in the NZPGA Championship by being a Monday qualifier.

But those events pale somewhat in comparison to a bad motor vehicle accident he was involved in about 18 months ago in the United States.

Zunic was hospitalised for a week with a fracture to an elbow in three places and did not play golf for several months afterwards.

“It was tough coming back from that,’’ Zunic recalled.

“I didn’t know if I could get back to my best. I didn’t know if I’d even be able to play golf again when it first happened.

“Since then it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster ride with my golf, but this is what I want to be doing so I worked my butt off and it’s nice to have some rewards for your hard work.”

Zunic won the New Zealand Open by one shot from fellow Australian David Bransdon with a stunning shot on the final hole

2015 New Zealand Open winner Jordan Zunic. PHOTO: PHOTOSPORT

in perfect conditions at The Hills course near Queenstown.

Needing a birdie at 18th to avoid a playoff, Zunic hit a superb approach shot which hit the pin and finished just two feet from

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Bransdon was second at 20 under par, a bogey at the last proving costly for him. Third at 18 under was another Australian, Kristopher Mueck.

Zunic’s win in the New Zealand Open was the fourth in a row for Australians following Dimitrios Papadatos (2014), Jake Higginbottom (2012) and Brad Kennedy (2011). There was no tournament in 2013 with a change of dates from November to February/March.

To cap things off for Zunic he won the tournament’s proam event in combination with Maryanne Marlow.

Meanwhile, New Zealand’s Joshua Munn claimed the Bledisloe Cup for the leading amateur at the NZ Open.

Munn, 24, was the only amateur to make the cut and finished in a share of 23rd place at 10 under par.

Said Munn: “It’s an amazing feeling. I didn’t even know there was a prize for the leading amateur until yesterday when someone told me after my round, so I’m pretty happy.� “I think I’ve visited 16 different countries now around the world and Queenstown is my favourite place – it’s absolutely awesome.�

However, the success has not encouraged Munn to relinquish his amateur status just yet. The young Kiwi wants to hone his game at the big amateur events in Britain and the

When I hit it, it felt perfect and I just thought as long as the distance is right this should be pretty good.

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33=,279,-8,Azuma Yano,JPN,70,69,71,69, $ 5,173.71 33=,279,-8,Aaron Townsend,NSW,69,69,71,70, $ 5,173.71 33=,279,-8,Adam Bland,SA,68,70,69,72, $ 5,173.71 33=,279,-8,Jared Pender,NZL,68,72,66,73, $ 5,173.71 38=,280,-7,Scott Strange,WA,70,70,72,68, $ 4,192.49 38=,280,-7,Ryan Lynch,VIC,70,67,74,69, $ 4,192.49 38=,280,-7,Nick Cullen,SA,66,70,73,71, $ 4,192.49 38=,280,-7,Adam Blyth,QLD,71,68,69,72, $ 4,192.49 38=,280,-7,David Lutterus,SA,73,67,67,73, $ 4,192.49 38=,280,-7,Paul Spargo,SA,70,68,68,74, $ 4,192.49 44=,281,-6,Anthony Brown,VIC,66,71,74,70, $ 3,389.67 44=,281,-6,Brad Shilton,NZL,71,68,72,70, $ 3,389.67 44=,281,-6,Matthew Millar,ACT,70,70,70,71, $ 3,389.67 47=,282,-5,Jack Wilson,VIC,68,71,74,69, $ 2,601.72 47=,282,-5,Scott Laycock,VIC,71,69,71,71, $ 2,601.72 47=,282,-5,Aaron Wilkin,QLD,73,66,71,72, $ 2,601.72 47=,282,-5,Takafumi Kawane,JPN,71,69,70,72, $ 2,601.72 47=,282,-5,Kunihiro Kamii,JPN,67,70,72,73, $ 2,601.72 47=,282,-5,David Klein,NZL,70,70,69,73, $ 2,601.72 53=,283,-4,Josh Younger,VIC,71,68,72,72, $ 2,007.04 53=,283,-4,Dongwoo Kang,KOR,68,71,72,72, $ 2,007.04 53=,283,-4,Daniel Pearce,NZL,71,69,68,75, $ 2,007.04 56=,284,-3,David Smail,NZL,70,70,74,70, $ 1,926.76 56=,284,-3,I J Jang,KOR,68,70,73,73, $ 1,926.76 56=,284,-3,Craig Palmer,NZL,69,69,73,73, $ 1,926.76 59=,285,-2,Douglas Holloway,NZL,71,68,71,75, $ 1,864.32 59=,285,-2,Hong Soon Sang,KOR,69,70,70,76, $ 1,864.32 59=,285,-2,Ryan Fox,NZL,70,70,69,76, $ 1,864.32 59=,285,-2,Wen-yi Huang,CHN,69,69,70,77, $ 1,864.32 63=,286,-1,Ben Wharton,VIC,70,68,73,75, $ 1,797.42 63=,286,-1,Edward Stedman,NSW,69,71,71,75, $ 1,797.42 63=,286,-1,Jake Higginbottom,NSW,69,71,69,77, $ 1,797.42 63=,286,-1,Timothy Wood,VIC,71,69,68,78, $1,797.42 , 67=,288,1,Shunsuke Sonoda,JPN,70,70,77,71, $ 1,730.52 67=,288,1,Peter Wilson,VIC,70,69,75,74, $ 1,730.52 67=,288,1,Masamichi Ito,JPN,71,69,72,76, $ 1,730.52 70=,289,2,Brad Hayward,NZL,72,68,72,77, $ 1,685.92 70=,289,2,Anthony Houston,VIC,67,67,77,78, $ 1,685.92 72,291,4,Anthony Summers,NSW,67,70,74,80, $ 1,659.15

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Meuck and Miller score course records at PGA Championship

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course record was achieved by two players at the New Zealand PGA Championship and they ended up finishing first and equal second.

Australian player Kristopher Mueck was the first to set a course record when he shot six under par 64 on the first day of the four-day event at Remuera in Auckland last month.

The other was Matthew Millar, a fellow Australian, who scored his 64 on the third day before going on to win the $125,000 tournament which carried a winner’s purse of $18,500.

Millar’s 64 on the third day saw him start the last day with

a two shot lead. That lead was narrowed to one at the halfway stage on the final day but in the last few holes he edged further ahead to score by three.

Millar, 38, has been a professional golfer for 16 years and his win in the NZPGA Championship was his first on the PGA Tour of Australasia.

The win was also a reward for a near miss in his previous tournament a fortnight earlier. That was the Queensland PGA championship when Millar and Cameron Smith were pipped at the post by Ryan Fox of New Zealand who had eagles on the third-last and second-last holes.

Matthew Millar with the trophy.

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Hendry wire-to-wire in Lawnmaster Classic M

ichael Hendry racked up his fifth win on New Zealand’s Charles Tour when leading all the way in the $40,000 Lawnmaster Classic at the Manawatu Golf Club in Palmerston North.

The Auckland professional set a hot pace when posting eight-under par scores of 64 on the first two days and ended up winning by three shots.

Hendry said he was pleased just to be back in the winner’s circle.

“It’s been a while since I have won a golf tournament so this feels good,’’ Hendry said.

“It was a good ding-dong battle on the front nine (on the last day) but a birdie on 12 put me in a good position.

“This is such a tight golf course off the tee, if you miss the fairways you’re in the trees. There are some tough tee shots out there, so I just made sure I made the right mistakes when I made any.”

Hendry had the luxury of being able to par the final six holes as local amateur Josh Munn finished with a flourish to score a nine-under par 63 in his final round.

In the women’s section Wenyung Keh, of Auckland, won her first Charles Tour event despite a late charge from Wellington’s Julianne Alvarez.

The latter shot the lowest score of the tournament for the women with a sevenunder 67 on the last day but it was not enough with Keh finishing with a four-under 70.

Keh’s winning margin was four shots and afterwards she thanked younger sister Siyi who was her caddy.

“It was great to have my little sister Siyi on the bag. Having her there really helps me control my nerves and now I have a Charles Tour title under my belt just like my older sister Munchin.”

Men’s scores (par 72) 265 Michael Hendry (P) 64 64 70 67 268 Joshua Munn (Manawatu) 68 69 68 63, Josh Geary (P) 67 67 64 70

Left, Mike Hendry and right, Wenyung Keh, winners of the Lawnmaster Classic. PHOTOS: NZ GOLF 271 Luke Toomey (Lochiel) 69 72 64 66 272 Tae Koh (Manukau) 65 67 74 66 273 Peter Lee (P) 69 71 63 70 275 Mark Brown (P) 68 72 70 65 276 Brad Shilton (P) 69 70 69 68, Dominic Barson (P) 71 68 68 69, Brad Hayward (P) 67 69 69 71 277 Ryan Chisnall (Greenacres) 71 70 70 66, Nicholas Borren (Otago) 72 70 68 67, Kieran Muir (P) 67 71 69 70 278 Doug Holloway (P) 72 72 66 68, Mark Purser (P) 71 70 69 68, James Beale (North Shore) 72 71 67 68 279 Blair Riordan (P) 70 75 67 67, Daniel Pearce (P) 76 70 66 67, Dongwoo Kang (P, South Korea) 68 73 68 70 280 Ben Campbell (P) 74 69 72 65, Lachie McDonald (Marton) 69 69 75 67, Harry Bateman (P) 69 72 72 67 281 Troy Ropiha (P) 69 68 73 71, Nick Gillespie (P) 72 67 69 73, Vaughan McCall (Gore) 69 69 69 74 282 Tyler Hodge (Levin Inc.) 72 73 71 66, Hayden Beard (P) 76 70 67 69, Pieter Zwart (P) 71 74 68 69, Daniel Hillier (Manor Park) 69 68 74 71

283 Sean Roach (P) 72 74 70 67, Nick Coxon (Narrows) 68 70 75 70, Sam An (P) 70 69 70 74 284 Dylan Higgins (P, Australia) 70 71 69 74 285 Bailey Smith (Mt Maunganui) 74 72 72 67, Wesley Jeon (Whitford Park) 70 72 72 71, Fraser Wilkin (P) 73 72 68 72 286 Denzel Ieremia (St. Andrews of Hamilton (Hamilton)) 73 67 81 65, Henry Spring (Whakatane) 72 69 76 69, Daniel Graham (Lochiel) 69 72 74 71, Jonathan Cane (Manor Park) 70 74 71 71, Kadin Neho (Whangarei) 71 72 72 71, Cameron Grant (Ashburton) 72 69 71 74, Cody Harper (New Zealand) 70 72 70 74 287 Chang Gi Lee (Pupuke) 70 72 72 73, Cameron Jones (North Shore) 70 72 71 74 288 Josh Sedgwick (Manawatu) 73 67 76 72, Steven Heyes (P) 70 72 74 72, Michael McAuley (Russley) 69 75 71 73, Craig Hamilton (P) 70 75 70 73 289 Woonchul Na (P, South Korea) 71 74 75 69, Shaun Jones (P) 72 73 75 69, Vikrant Chandra (P, Fiji) 70 74 75 70, Ben Williams (P) 72 74 71 72, Nathan Kim (Akarana) 74 70 71 74, Junior Tatana (Foxton) 74 70 70 75 290 Samuel Jones (Manaia) 73 71 71 75, Ben Slaven (Royal Wellington) 75 71 69 75

291 Josh Carmichael (P) 76 70 76 69 292 Minsoo Ko (P) 72 71 76 73 293 Agni Bhorkar (Waitomo) 76 70 73 74, Harry Hillier (Te Puke) 75 70 73 75 294 Kyle Wong (P) 75 71 76 72 295 Liam Finlayson (Feilding) 72 73 78 72, Guy Perry (Manawatu) 71 73 78 73 Women’s scores (par 74) 284 Wenyung Keh (Pakuranga) 73 70 71 70 288 Julianne Alvarez (Manor Park) 71 74 76 67 289 Brydie Hodge (Levin Inc.) 73 71 71 74 290 Alanna Campbell (Omanu) 72 72 73 73 291 Catherine Bell (Christchurch) 74 72 72 73 292 Ela Grimwood (Gulf Harbour Country Club) 75 73 74 70 293 Bohyun Vyan Park (Gulf Harbour Country Club) 73 72 77 71 294 Munchin Keh (Titirangi) 74 71 75 74 296 Grace Senior (Wairakei International Golf Course) 75 72 77 72 299 Holly Winter (Fitzroy) 73 70 80 76 302 Brittney Dryland (Titirangi) 73 78 81 70 305 Sonia (Se Eun) Bak (Whitford Park) 77 76 74 78, Emma Clayton (Manawatu) 79 74 73 79

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Kristopher Mueck’s partner wins pro-am

Auckland sisters first and second in Melbourne Auckland sisters Munchin and Wenyung Keh finished first and second in the prestigious Riversdale Cup at the Riversdale Golf Club in Melbourne.

Munchin Keh, 22, was the winner and included a brilliant five-under par in the third round which set up the victory.

Munchin ended up winning by six shots with a total for the four rounds of four over par.

She had rounds of 77, 75, 68 and 76 on the par 73 course.

Wenyung Keh was one of three players to share second. Wenyung had a final round of five-under par which saw her catapult up the leader board.

Sharing second were Princess Superal and Hanna Green. The latter had finished second to Lydia Ko in the previous week’s New Zealand Open.

Munchin Keh, a former New Zealand Amateur winner, also had a strong performance at the New Zealand Open, finishing at threeunder par in a tie for 22nd.

These two performances now put her firmly in contention for the 2015 Queen Sirikit Cup team.

Waikato golfer Nick Coxon also enjoyed a fine week across the Tasman in the same event last month with his even par total of 288 securing him 8th place.

The winner of the men’s Riversdale Cup was 20-year-old Wollongong golfer Travis Smyth, who pipped Lucas Herbert in a playoff.

M

ark Richardson has taken out the inaugural ANZ Celebrity Challenge in Queenstown which was run in conjunction with the New Zealand Open.

Richardson (pictured right, we think he’s the one on the left), was awarded the trophy by organising committee chairman John Hart (we know he’s the one on the right – he’s far more famous).

Richardson, who apparently used to open the batting for a country cricket team (we don’t think he got into a city team), won the celebrity pro-am event as the last man standing. The other 11 former sports stars all failed to make the 10team cut for the final round.

Richardson’s win had nothing to do with being paired with the Open’s thirdround leader Kristopher Mueck who eventually tied for fourth.

In an exclusive interview with Golfer Pacific (or was it a press release?), Richardson was interpreted as saying: “I don’t know how I got paired with such a good pro, he must have just asked for me because he knew I was such a good performer.

(You won’t believe this but the press release actually read: “... because he knew I was such a god performer.’’). God performer?

“I think the chairman of the organising committee will say that’s he’s responsible-

Mark Richardson and John Hart. PHOTO: PHOTOSPORT

but don’t listen to a word he says.”

But in the moment of victory Richardson, who has a bit part in a television sports programme, showed a rare expression of humility (Mark, that means modest opinion of one’s importance). He credited Mueck with their success.

“He definitely carried me the whole way. I need to give him a back rub or something like that for carrying me because he’ll have tight shoulders.”

Readers, please join me in saying well done Mark. Okay, you don’t have to.

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“WONDERFUL” week of golf showcasing New Zealand to the world has been praised by professional players and celebrities alike, according to BMW New Zealand Open organising committee chairman John Hart.

At the presentation ceremony, organisers announced that next year’s tournament will be held from March 10-13 and again on both The Hills and Millbrook Resort courses.

“The pros on tour say the tournament is something very special, and having the Cricket World Cup celebrities here has been an absolute plus, they’ve been tremendous,’’ Hart said.

“All the celebrities want to come back.

But this is so much more than a golf tournament, it’s an opportunity to showcase the country.

“We’re delighted with the quality of the TV pictures we’ve seen, enabling the world to see the beauty of the Queenstown region.”

This year’s tournament was played over four days from March 12-15 and was a sanctioned tier one event on the PGA Tour of Australasia, as well as having a partnership with the Japan Golf Tour Organisation.

Hart said the tournament was achieving its goals with regards to the Japan Tour and as a platform for business.

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With John Key as Prime Minister and tourism minister, Hart said he didn’t think there was any other Prime Minister in the world who did what he did.

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NZ PGA Championship proved the ideal springboard

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A talented amateur with a number of titles under his belt, including the China Amateur Championship, Zunic was nearly killed in a serious car accident in the United States in 2013.

But luckily he made a full recovery and decided 2014 was the year to turn professional. He went through the PGA Tour of Australasia qualifying school system, but failed to make the final stage in January this year.

Effectively out in no man’s land, he was forced to rely on Monday qualifying to get starts in professional tournaments.

On March 2 of this year he lined up with 50 other hopefuls at the Akarana Golf Club in Auckland in an effort to qualify for his second professional tournament.

Pulling his own trundler around a layout he had never seen before, Zunic shot a one over par 71 to finish in 17th equal position. Normally a maximum of 10 places are available through pre-qualifying, but a series of late withdrawals had boosted this number to enable him to scrape into the Holden NZ PGA field at Remuera.

Zunic was quickly into his work at Remuera and rounds of 67, 66 and 69 saw him playing in the final round in the second last group alongside Ryan Fox and Kristopher Mueck.

In the tough conditions on Sunday afternoon he faded with a 75 to just get into the top 10 for the tournament.

Luck was again on his side as those above him were al-

ready eligible for the BMW New Zealand Open, enabling him to secure a direct start in Queenstown. The rest, as they say, is history. Zunic put together a 21 under par total to clinch the NZ Open title with a stunning approach shot on the 72nd hole which hit the pin and left a simple putt for birdie.

His two weeks in New Zealand earned him over $180,000, a hatful of world ranking points to lift him 1200 places to number 404 in the world, entry into five events on the 2015 Japan Golf Tour, and full exemption until the end of 2017 on the PGA Tour of Australasia. The days of pulling his own trundler look to be well behind him.

Zunic’s story is a great example of how narrow the line is between success and failure in the world of professional golf. It is also a classic example of how rapidly things can change in a short space of time if opportunity coincides with a hot patch of form.

That is the dream that will continue to inspire other unknowns to emulate his success and change their lives.

It’s also a great endorsement of the need for at least two high level professional tournaments in this country, to provide the right sort of opportunities for the players, to attract stronger fields and to build the profile of golf.

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standing curtain raiser for the BMW NZ Open with Auckland form reflected in the results in Queenstown.

That message – and the pathway capitalised by Jordan Zunic – will not have escaped the attention of players who chose to bypass the PGA Championship or to not come to New Zealand at all. That may well make it harder for a New Zealander to win one of the events, and in particular to break the NZ Open drought of 12 years since a local victory, but overall it has to be good for golf.

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The Cinderella story from the caddies’ ranks A

s the caddy master for the 2015 BMW New Zealand Open, I get to meet many interesting people who are keen on golf and want to be involved in the tournament.

Caddying is a great way to do this. Even New Zealand’s most famous caddy, Steve Williams, started off carrying a golf bag when the NZ Open rolled through Wellington in the early 1980s. Here he met some of the best golfers playing the tournaments and off he went travelling the world carrying a golf bag.

At this year’s tournament we had our own “Cinderella story” with Royal Wellington Golf Club member Jaimes Wood caddying for the eventual winner, Jordan Zunic.

According to Wood, he wasn’t even planning to caddy at the open. His Queenstown friend, Peter Gresson, invited him down to “do some fishing and play some golf” around the time of the open.

Upon arriving in Queenstown,

Winner Jordan Zunic with caddy Jaimes Wood, with the 2015 BMW New Zealand Open trophy.

the weather in Foveaux Strait was poor so they cancelled the fishing and headed straight for golf.

Learning that the open was short of caddies, Jaimes decided to put up his hand and make contact with me.

After a quick chat about his golfing ability and his under-

standing of caddying, I connected him with a professional who required a caddy. Jaimes wasn’t sure his pro would need a caddy for Saturday and Sunday after searching for Zunic on the internet and reviewing his qualifying school record and lack of a status. Wood thought he might be able to book his own tee times

and planned to watch the golf in the afternoons.

Zunic and Wood made arrangements to meet on the Thursday one hour prior to the tee time. Right from the beginning, Jaimes could see his player had the game. The rest is well recorded as the relationship between player and caddy grew over the tournament. According to Jaimes (now nicknamed “Woody”), on the Sunday, he and Jordan both knew that Jordan was tied at the top of the leader board. An exchange took place that went something like, Jordan to Woody “Wow, so many people”, and Woody replied: “Relax -- they are having a party - they’re not even watching” referring to people in the Champion’s Lounge, a comment made to relax Jordan.

Woody then added “I’m (expletive removed) exhausted. I can’t make a play-off so you’ll just have to smoke this one!”

Jordan proceeded to use a 9-iron for 145 metres. He knew

immediately that he had hit the ball well -- as you do.

Both men walked off the eighteenth hole in tears. This was a mind blowing experience for Jaimes Wood, who confirmed a discussion about being on Zunic’s bag if he is back to defend next year.

He’d be delighted if there was a long-shot chance of also supporting him in Japan and Australia.

Many of the caddies that signed up this year had a great time “inside the ropes” and being close to the action. All in all, 77 amateur and 35 pro caddies were needed.

Once again, we will be looking for 110 registered caddies for the 2016 tournament. To register your interest, email caddy@bmwnzopen.com.

Sorry, we cannot guarantee a story like Jaimes’s, but you will likely walk away with a very unique and interesting golfing experience.

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Nine-hole golf is not just a transition to 18 holes

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T

hank you Andrew Whiley for your article “where is the growth in golf?’’ (in last month’s issue of Golfer Pacific).

You have raised some good points but you also seem to be misled about where nine-hole golf is in the present day and what its potential holds for the future.

From what I understand the format of nine-hole golf was promoted to be the starting point for golfers who would progress to the full 18 holes or “proper’’ golf as some still call it.

This has not happened that way at all, yet many believe it is still its sole purpose.

Nine-hole golf is a growing game in its own right and should be given that opportunity and respect. It is not just for newbee’s or the elderly as you imply. I am glad you recognise that the “traditional ladies” golf club is “out of date’’ but you still perpetuate the myth that nine-hole golf is a “transition’’ to proper golf.

I notice just this week that Wairakei International golf course in Taupo is introducing a nine-hole Tui membership. They do not mention that you need to be a beginner or incapable of playing 18 holes.

As a professional coach maybe you, other coaches and clubs should take more responsibility for your “students’’ to go to the next stage and develop a programme that includes introductory rounds, basic rules and etiquette education.

It is not enough just giving basic lessons and then throwing them in the deep end and at the mercy of 18 hole players whom, in your words, “don’t want them’’. And where might I ask do your “non-ladies’’ go?

The nine-hole game is where the amateur social player is heading and this should be capitalised on and marketed as such. The new player today, unless very golf focused, has a lot of opportunities open to them and all day golf just does not fit in their busy work or home commitments. Nine-hole golf can and should be promoted as a respectable alternative to 18hole play.

Most lapsed 18 hole golfers I have spoken to say it is TIME that has stopped them playing but they look forward to taking it up when they retire!

Can golf clubs wait that long?

Let us be clear, the golf drive, fairway shots, pitching, chipping and putting are exactly the same for nine as for 18-hole golfers. Yet there are differences that should be acknowledged.

I would like you to think

about these salient points about the nine-hole player • They do not have the luxury of a few “warm up’’ holes.

• the last few holes cannot be a ‘wind-down’ • 4 or 5 (or more) bad /disastrous holes cannot be quite so easily hidden.

• To play nine holes a golfer needs to be focused and ready to play from the beginning. Just imagine how the strategies of games like soccer, rugby or any other sport would change if they have to produce a result in half their usual time?

At our club we are an eclectic group of mostly professional women who have been playing for a number of years.

Nine-hole golf gives us the opportunity to play more rounds of golf, and still be competitive and social. Lower fees may be a factor but not the reason many do not play 18 holes.

Our nine-hole players can often play during the week without having to leave work early or schedule a whole day as a game can sometimes be completed within one and a half hours. We have been on overseas golfing holidays together and easily played 18 holes as we are more than capable physically and obviously have more TIME. Golfers who have played for 10 years or more do not consider themselves as beginners and in my seven years of playing I have only noticed three players “graduate’’ to 18 holes.

There are also about five to six male nine-hole golfers registered but there is no competition specifically for them.

They are a credit to their gender whom I am sure eat quiche and not afraid to wear magenta (that’s a sort of a pink colour, by the way). They are not novices or too old to play the full 18 holes. They just cannot commit to the longer time needed for 18 holes.

I find it sad that you and NZ Golf have over looked the nine-hole player as a player in their own right. There needs to be a strong push from professional coaches, clubs and NZ Golf on the merits of ninehole golf. Try searching ninehole golf on the official NZ Golf web page?

So let’s all raise our hats and caps to all golfers, irrespective of their age, gender and capabilities who turn up in hail, rain and shine looking and hoping for at least one memorable round, hole or even shot that will bring us back keen and eager next time!

Yours sincerely A nine-hole golf player Lorraine Gibson Wellington

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Father and Son Golf tournaments have been some of the most popular events worldwide for many years. An annual Father and Son Tournament in the USA is so popular it attracts 1500 entries each year.

These tournaments have been made famous by huge media hype and TV coverage, of the PGA Tour’s event which features likes of Jack Nicklaus, Bernhard Langer Jonny Miller, Gary Player, Greg Norman, VJ Singh and their golfing sons & a few daughters. It makes for a very competitive tournament and fantastic comradeship for Families to enjoy.

The inaugural event is guaranteed to attract some of Australia and New Zealand’s well known father and son golfing and sporting legends, both professional and amateur. The competition is open to com-

binations of father and son, father-in-law and son-in-law, grandfather and grandson, stepfather and stepson, and father and daughter, and is a great tournament for both amateurs and professionals.

The Tournament offers over $45,000 in prizes and professional prize money. You don’t have to be great players to join in what will be three days of fantastic golf and fun filled memories.

The tournament is being held directly after the $1 million One Asia professional tournament at Natadola Bay. So those who are interested in travelling to Fiji a few days earlier can watch some of Australasia best professionals in action and then test your skills a few days later on the same course.

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 tour-

nament 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 Southand 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 InternationaGolf 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 tourpackage 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. >> For more information, visit www. pacificgolf.co.nz or phone Richard on 021989996 or email richard@pacificgolf. co.nz

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October 19 - 22 | $45,000 prize money & prizes TWO COURSES: Natadola Bay, is the world class 18 hole VJ Singh masterpiece that everyone is talking about; and Denarau Golf & Racquet Club, a great resort course and only 200 meters from the Westin Resort.

Father & Son- Father in law & Son in Law - Grandfather & Grandson Stepfather & Stepson – Father & Daughter Amateurs & Professionals Event Package • Four nights twin share accommodation at Westin Fiji Resort & Spa. • Daily full buffet breakfast.

• 3 tournament rounds including cart and range balls • Daily on course lunch and drinks during the tournament • Transfers between hotel and golf courses.

• Return airport / hotel transfers • Welcome cocktail party.

• Nightly drinks at the Tournament Bar. • Player gift pack valued at over $120.

• Final night gala dinner.

• Over $45,000 in prizes and prize money.

COST Player : $AUD1191.00 - $NZ1295.00 share twin basis

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About Muriwai Golf Links The Muriwai Golf Club is less than 40 minutes from the Auckland CBD, travelling the North Western State Highway 16, at Waimauku turn left on Muriwai Road towards the Muriwai surf beach.

First established in 1956 opened for play 1960 and redeveloped 1999/2003.

A true links course situated on the ruggedly beautiful west coast. The club offers casual golf along with full membership options, to play Muriwai is to play golf as the game was intended.

Course Features The Muriwai Golf Links is constructed on the rolling black iron sand dunes of the Muriwai Beach, fully irrigated for su-

perb playing conditions in the summer months and dry underfoot conditions in the winter.

The subtleties of the undulating fairways and greens challenge golfers of all ability. To play Muriwai is to play the game as nature intended.

Coaching, Lessons & Club Features Coaching available from NZGA Professional Gary Parkinson, this can be arranged by contacting our Golf Shop.

Muriwai offers full practice facilities including driving range, short game range, practice bunkers, chipping green and putting green. Be sure to visit the club house and cafe for an excellent range of catering options.

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About Rotorua Golf Club The Rotorua Golf Club is a unique thermal golf course in the heart of New Zealands premier visitor destination.

The course consists of a 18 hole, par 70 course, of 5,800 metres providing variety and challenge with many holes played over or around both dormant and active thermal areas.

A fully equipped pro shop with club, trundler, and cart hire and is close to all major hotels and motels. A fully licensed bar, cafe, and changing rooms

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Course Features All weather, inland links style course, with easy walking. 5 tee options to suit.

Coaching, Lessons & Club Features Fully equipped Pro Shop with cart, trundler, and club hire. On site full time professional.

Fully licensed bar, restaurant, changing rooms, and showers.

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THE PLACEMAKERS SENIORS MIXED OPEN 4BBB STABLEFORD TOURNAMENT ON Sunday afternoon the 22 February some 10 Motor Homes and Caravans heralded the arrival of some 96 golfers to the Bay of Islands Golf Club, Kerikeri. Players enjoyed a courtesy afternoon of golf on the picturesque expertly manicured course before attending a Wine and Cheese evening welcome and briefing where the conduct of play was outlined for the next four days (Wednesday being a lay day).

The three Division field comprised representatives from 23 North Island Golf Clubs, two from the UK and one from Canada. Of the North Island Clubs, 12 were from the Northland area, 6 from the greater Auckland area and 5 from south of Auckland.

Play commenced at 8am Monday under overcast skies with light showers predicted with Three Divisions of players teeing off from Tees 1 and 10. Play continued on Tuesday under similar skies. Cheese and crackers, iced water and quarters of Nashi pears were a welcome relief at the Club House as players passed through after completing their first nine holes.

After a Club House dinner on Tuesday night with live entertainment and a fine quiet rest day on Wednesday (some golfers

using the day to visit many of the numerous tourist sites in the immediate area), round three commenced under fine hot skies on Thursday morning. Friday morning, again under hot skies, play commenced at 7.30 am so as to ensure all matches were completed in time for prize giving early afternoon. Four pairs were ‘hell bent’ on maximising their time on the course by having to decide their matches by a ‘sudden death’ play off.

From a field of 96 players, 69 elected to participate in the daily two’s competition.

24 players between them shared 19 dozen golf balls. Margaret Murray (Whangaparoa) recorded four Two’s. Unfortunately, of the 27 players who did not participate 11 recorded at least one Two.

Pictured are the divisional winners, back, Neil Pyne (Placemakers, Kerikeri); Alan Watkins (Warkworth); Bob Bell

(Warkworth); David Sherman (Whangaroa); front, Athalie McHardy (Warkworth); Margaret Murray (Whangaparoa); Bertha Leslie (Whangaroa).

WINNERS FOR 2015 PRESENTATION of trophies were made by Mr Neil Pyne, Branch Operator, Placemakers Kerikeri, to whom we are indebted for their sponsorship support.

Results: Division 1.Winners: Margaret Murray (Whangaparoa) and Bob Bell (Warkworth) Runners Up : Maritha O’Leary and Alan Baker (Bay of Islands Golf Club) Plate Winners : Bob and Anne Moir (Omaha Beach) Runners Up : Tony Marvin and Lorraine Hand (Maungakiekie) Flight 1. Winners : Anne Nunn (Bay of Islands Golf Club) and Paul Stretch (Sherwood Park) Runners Up : Bob and Annette Perkins (Fairview) Flight 2. Winners : Gary and Sandra Payne (Apiti) Runners Up : Eddie Prime (Kaikohe) and Debbie Warren (Canada) Flight 3. Winners : John and Wendy Gaunt (Gulf Harbour) Flight 4. Winners : Agnes Mihaka (Kaikohe) and George Rameka (Rawene) Flight 5. Winners : Carol and Jim Havill (Ngaruawahia) Division 2. Winners : David Sherman and Bertha Leslie (Whangaroa) Runners Up : Lloyd Lemon (Kaikohe) and

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79th Anniversary Mixed Tournament

May 16-17

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Oriel Barnes (Bay of Islands Golf Club) Plate Winners : Jan and Brian Parish (Warkworth) Runners Up : Dave Winslow and Jan Williams (Waitangi)

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GOLF TRAILS Flight 1. Winners : Joanne and Peter Burbidge (North Shore) Runners Up : Beth Drummond and Stuart Card (North Shore) Flight 2. Winners : Raewyn and Jim Mathieson (Clarks Beach) Runners Up ; Phyliss Thrussell (Whangaparoa) and Murray Anderson (Bay of Islands Golf Club) Flight 3. Winners : Jill and John Ronald (Warkworth) Flight 4. Winners : Maurice Penney and Sue Hunt (Bay of Islands Golf Club) Flight 5. Winners : Kevin and Barbara Sadgrove (Whangarei) Division 3. Winners : Athalie McHardy and Alan Watkins (Warkworth) Runners Up : Heather and John Houston (Waihi) Plate Winners : Alan and Pat Strang (Bay of Islands Golf Club) Runners Up : Helen and Bob Turnbull (Whangaparoa) Flight 1. Winners : Ron and Raewyn Sissons (Bay of Islands Golf Club) Runners Up : James Braidford and Maureen Trinder (Bay of Islands Golf Club) Flight 2. Winners : Dennis Beadle and Patricia Hollis (Fairview) Runners Up : Denise and Brian Wood (Bay of Islands Golf Club) Flight 3. Winners : Josh and Wilma Van de Elsen (Mangawhai) Flight 4. Winners : Nancy White (Whangaparoa) and Asser Saaristo (Bay of Islands Golf Club) Flight 5. Winners : Anthony and Sarah Peace

(Taupo) Nearest the Pin Competition Monday ; Bob Bell and Denise Woods Tuesday : John Gaunt and Sandra Payne Thursday : George Rameka and Lorraine Hand Friday : Jim Braidford and Maureen Trinder

HIKURANGI’S 75TH JUBILEE NORTHLAND’S Hikurangi golf club will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary on the 17th & 18th of October 2015.

The club started as the Whakapara Golf club in 1940 as a nine hole course at McLennan Road and then had two more shifts firstly to the Russell Road and then to PuhiPuhi Road before moving to the present site in 1958 initially as a 12 hole course then 15 holes and finally 18 holes in the late 1960’s All current and past members are invited to attend the celebrations which will start with a mix and mingle at the clubrooms on Friday the 16th at 6pm.

Saturday’s programme will begin with morning tea at 10am followed by 9 holes of golf for those who want to play. Then there will be a buffet lunch followed by the cutting of the cake and speeches.

Morning tea will again be provided on Sunday and the course will be open for anyone wishing to play. Carts will be available over the weekend to give past members who are no longer playing a chance to view the course.

We hope you will join us in the celebrat-

ing the good old days and give the present members the chance to show their gratitude to the Men and Women who worked so hard to establish what we now enjoy.

Registration fees are $25 for the weekend and can be made by contacting Bev McKenzie on 09 4356 833 or emailing bevmckenzie19@gmail.com

JUNIOR TIGERS GET SET FOR FINAL FOUR golfers from have qualified from the Northland District to the National Final of the Junior Tiger competition at the Manawatu Golf Club on Sunday April 12.

The four golfers to progress from the categories of 11 and under (girls and boys) and 12 – 14 (girls and boys) are Setiny Pheng (Sherwood Park), Craig Hockings (The Pines), Belinda May (Northland) and Bradley Foster (Whangaroa).

The total number of junior golfers involved in the day was 36 and they were well supported by around 50 family and friends as they tried to win their District event or gave golf a go for the first time.

Belinda May winner of the Junior Tiger 12-14 Girls Division is excited to be heading to the National Final.

“I am really looking forward to meeting new people and I will enjoy attending the event for the second time.

“I have increased my practice hours recently and have been attending as many tournaments as possible. I have recently won the Auckland U.S Kids Tour player of the year, 12-14 year old girls and have received an invitation to play in the US Kids Teen World Champs in Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA in July.

“My short game will be a focus, along with keeping myself calm.”

The day was a fun day out for all the family with pre round games and entertainment with the tiger meeting and greeting all the players.

New Zealand Golf began its hunt for this year’s Junior Tiger over the weekend at clubs all around the country.

The young golfers are playing for the chance to represent their district at the National Final and potentially travel to the United States to represent NZ in the World Junior Golf Championship.

Junior Tiger is a New Zealand Golf initiative designed to promote the game to young people as an affordable and acces-

SWING INTO GOLF WHEN VISITING AUCKLAND Time on your hands?

Interested in arranging a game of golf?

Home Brew West & Waitakere Golf Club

present ‘Brewers Saturday’ Waitakere Open Pairs - Saturday 30th May

at the iconic Waitakere Golf Club 4BBB combined stableford, plus best individual net and best individual stableford. Bring a bottle of your best brew for free entry into our home brew competition.

Be in to win the W Brookes 1940 Orakei Golf Club Tankard Trophy. $25 per player Waitakere Members, $30 per player Visitors Entry forms available at www.homebrewwest.co.nz and www.waitakeregolf.co.nz or at the Waitakere Golf Club Inc. 35 Falls Road, Te Henga, Auckland Ph 09 8109 3999

We can offer: - Picturesque easy walking course - Easy access via arterial motorways - Attractive 9 and 18 hole green fee rates - Warm and friendly membership - Full use of practice facilities - Quality food and refreshments available before and after golf

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The Junior Tiger series is as much about taking part as it is winning.

Golfers of all abilities are encouraged to give golf a go on the day.

“It is great to see that many players starting out playing golf who played the first Junior Tiger event are back again playing Junior Tiger this year, “ said Liz McKinnon the New Zealand Golf High Performance Coordinator.

“They are now regular golfers vying for a spot to the National Finals and hoping to win their way to Disneyland and the Junior World Championships.”

McKinnon said that there are a number of players who have gone on from Junior Tiger to achieve great things in golf.

“Lydia Ko is a great example who was a national winner in 2009 and is now the number 1 female golfer in the world.”

Every junior golfer who entered the qualifiers around the country during March goes into the draw to win a trip to Disneyland with a family member courtesy of Harvey World Travel.

For more information visit: www.golf. co.nz or www.juniortiger.co.nz

KEOWN GOES BACK TO BACK WAIPU junior Braden Keown has won back to back titles at the Northland Under 21 Championship held at Kerikeri Golf Club on Sunday 15 February.

Played over two rounds the 17-year-old had by far the best opening round score, a two under par 71 which included a five under par back nine that had him six ahead

of visiting North Harbour junior James Hydes.

A second round 79 gave those in the chasing pack a small chance but with no one able to produce the low round required Keown was awarded the title for the second straight year.

Hydes finished with matching rounds of 77 to finish four shots adrift and take second place.

In the nett competition Whangarei junior Chris Shepherd followed up his recent win at the Frank Fitchett Junior Open with another impressive performance. Nett rounds of 72 and 69 had him seven strokes ahead of his nearest rival. He was joined in the top three by Keown and Wellsford’s Jamie Thomas.

The girl’s competition got off to a slow start with Brooke Kingi (Whangaroa) posting 83 to lead by one from Soktaera Sean (Northland) after the opening round.

Both girls upped the ante in the afternoon round with Kingi going through the turn in three under and Sean one under.

After an up and down back nine the pair stood on the eighteenth tee with Sean two ahead. An unfortunate triple bogey opened the door for Kingi who finished in style with a birdie to claim the win by two shots.

The girls nett was a closely fought competition with two players finishing tied for first. Taylor Wyatt-Logan (Whangaroa) and Soktaerodh Sean (Northland) each finished on a total of 147.

Kendal Wyatt-Logan (Whangaroa) won the Kiwi competition with Hayley Macalister (Northern Wairoa) and Camryn WyattLogan (Whangaroa) second and third.

GILL AND NEHO IN GOOD FORM JUNIOR member Taylor Gill recently competed in the NZ Mens Foursomes at the Mt Maunganui Golf Club. Played over 36 holes, hitting alternate shots Taylor and partner Kadin Neho (Whangarei Golf Club) were runners up with rounds of 69 and 70, a 5 under par total.

They finished 1 shot behind winners Luke Brown (The Pines) & William Howard (Tauranga). Taylor & Kadin were also the Northland team selected for the Grant Clements Memorial Trophy. This is played individually over 72 holes with the four best scores of the 2 players, counting. They finished 7th overall.

In the individual competition Taylor finished 16th equal with 4 even par rounds of 72, the best of all the Northland players in the field. 

NORTH HARBOUR

YOUNG GOLFER KEEN TO FOLLOW IN KO’S STEPS STORY AND PHOTO: NORTH HARBOUR NEWS

BOHYUN PARK is taking her newfound

fame in her stride.

The 12-year-old had her name and face plastered all over the media after qualifying for the New Zealand Women’s Golf Open and has been dubbed ‘Little Lydia’ after being compared to Lydia Ko. “I’ve gotten used to being in the media,” she said.

The young star lives in Gulf Harbour, Auckland, just a few minutes walk from the Gulf Harbour Country Club golf course – which Lydia Ko belongs to – where she spends most of her time.

Bohyun started playing golf four years ago in Saudi Arabia after a family friend saw her out on the driving range having fun.

He asked if he could teach her, and then later suggested they move to New Zealand to further her golfing career.

Bohyun said she likes living in the area.

“When I first came here I thought it was quite clean and a nice place,” she said.

She attends Wentworth College where she is part of an academy programme which allows her to finish school about 1.30pm so she can practise golf.

Bohyun is no stranger to working hard for her dream and trains every day.

“After school I play nine holes and practise, or sometimes I go to the gym and do light weights and core.”

She is training hard to achieve her new goal of being ranked in the top 10 or 20

Photo: Paul Gordon

OH NO! Is your course closed again this winter?

Are the fairways wet? Greens soggy? Can’t use a cart?

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Waipu Golf course is an all-weather sand based links course, set on the edge of magnificent Bream Bay! • Golf shop open 7 days • Great Café & Bar open for lunch • Hire carts, trundlers and clubs • Covered, all weather practice range • Bookings essential

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YOU ARE INVITED TO WHANGAMATA GOLF CLUB’S INAUGURAL WOMEN’S MASTERS 30 Oct- 1 Nov 2015 ENTRY FEE - $110.00 SPECIAL EARLY BIRD OFFER: Pay by 1 Aug 2015 and go in the draw to win a fantastic $600.00 golf & accommodation package for two sponsored by Marine Reserved Apartments.

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amateur golfers in the world.

Wentworth principal Bruce Tong said despite all the media attention Bohyun remains the same.

“She’s a good, happy student and gets along with everyone,” he said. “She’s always smiling and gets involved with lots of school activities.”

Bohyun also has a good friend and role model in Lydia Ko. The Kos and the Parks are family friends after a chance meeting at the Gulf Harbour course.

“It was the day after we arrived in New Zealand and Bohyun and I went to the golf course and were chipping,” Bohyun’s father Ju Ha said.

“There was no-one there. It was a nice day, but there was no-one around. I saw a

lady about 300 metres away and she had a nice swing. I went over to say ‘hi’. I told her my name was Ju Ha Park, she said, ‘Hello, I’m Lydia’.”

Lydia was 14 at the time.

The families have been friends since and the Parks have received plenty of advice from the Kos. It was Lydia’s father, Gil Hong, who suggested Bohyun join forces with Lydia’s former coach Guy Wilson.

The pair have been together for six months and Bohyun is already noticing the difference.

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VIVIAN TAKES OUT JUNIOR TIGER AT HOWICK CONGR AT U L ATIONS to Howick Golf Club’s Vivian Lu the Junior Tiger Regional Winner 2015 Girls 11 and under. She will represent Auckland in the Junior Tiger National Competition to be played at the Manawatu Golf Club on Sunday April 12.

MUNCHIN KEH CLAIMS THE SILVERWARE IN MELBOURNE STORY: NZ GOLF

AUCKLAND golfer Munchin Keh has claimed the prestigious Riversdale Cup at the Riversdale Golf Club in Melbourne.

Played earlier last month.

The 22-year-old from Titirangi Golf Club fired a superb five-under par third round to set up her eventual victory at the Riversdale Golf Club. Her four over total was six better than her nearest competitors that included her fast finishing sister Wenyung.

Wenyung’s final round five-under par 68 catapulted her up the leaderboard into a three way tie for second place.

Munchin had rounds of 77, 75, 68 and 76 to finish on 296, six shots clear of her sister Wenyung, Princess Superal and Hanna Green, who finished second to Lydia Ko

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pion also had a strong performance at last month’s ISPS Handa New Zealand Women’s Open, finishing at three-under par in a tie for 22nd place. Waikato Golfer Nick Coxon also enjoyed a fine week week at the same event last month across the Tasman, his even par total of 288 secured 8th place.

Northland Golfer Kadin Neho and Tasman representative Ryan Chisnall both fell short of the cut line and were left to support their fellow kiwis over the weekend.

The winner of the men’s Riversdale Cup was 20 year old Wollongong golfer Travis Smyth, who piped Lucas Herbert in a playoff for the title.

MEN’S GOLF AT PUKEKOHE THE Karaka Cup has been played and the winners were John Taft and Allen Hilton over Mohammed Aziz and Keith Wright.

The Fred Wharfe has also been decided with Brian Sutherland prevailing over Bruce Turnbill. Well done to the winners and next time for the runners up! Everyone at Pukekohe should now be queuing up for the Championship Pairs and Kauri Log.

SENIOR’S GOLF AT PUKEKOHE THE Friday Scrambles at Pukekohe Golf Club are going well - there is a good spirit and some new members joining the club as they enter the autumn season, quite regularly fielding 40 players. The club is halfway through the Ed Strachen Trophy games with Sylvia Webb in the lead, George Lowe and Airi Kanuku 3 points behind. Peter McLean has generously donated a beautiful cup in memory of his late wife Joan who was club champion 16 times. This new trophy will be played for in the Spring. On April 8th Pukekohe travel by coach to Ngaruawahia for the away leg of our annual match-up. Terry Evans has organised 2 working bees, the first was to prepare the bamboo hedge on the 14th for it’s haircut, that was a mission with some minor casualties. Then while the course was shut for coring the volunteers removed the debris left behind by the arborists who felled some trees. We have some wayward hitters who knew these trees well, it was like saying goodbye to old friends. If anyone would like to join these working bees which are a mix of fun and achievement

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REID IMPRESSES AGAIN AT NGAHINEPOURI STU REID from Ngahinepouri Golf Club has once again had an impressive result with his golf. On Saturday the 14th of March 2015, Stu shot a fantastic score of 68 off the stick over 18 holes, shooting one shot less than his age. A notable feat!

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JILL MORGAN CLAIMS TITLE WAIKATO’S Jill Morgan claimed the 2015 Senior Women’s Champion title in a Scottish themed ceremony back in late February with the trophy presented by Marnie McGuire. The event was completed on February 26 and was played at St Andrews (Hamilton Golf club).

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It was Morgan’s week with wins today in the semi finals over fellow Waikato teammate Robyn Pellow, 2 and 1, before she clinched the final in a nail biter against defending champion, Brigit Holford.

In reaching the semi final today, Morgan had earlier in the week beaten Judy Randell from Wellington, 4 and 2. She then met Suzette Eastmond from North Harbour, a match she won 2 and 1, to set her up for todays Waikato semi-final.

This mornings semi final included displays of brilliance from both Waikato representatives that had them neck and neck for most of the first nine with Pellow dropping a birdie on the 8th to sneak ahead by one, at the turn.

Morgan answered with a birdie on the par 5, 10th then winning the next 2 holes to secure a lead that Pellow could not retrieve.

The afternoons final match between Morgan and Holford, fought out in blistering sun, saw both players struggle with some heat exhaustion and arguably not their best golf. After nine holes the players

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This short but steep 81-metre par 3, deeply bunkered has been the downfall of many matches and it would prove to be Holford’s nemesis. She fired a shot into the bunker only to fire her next shot out of bounds.

Now playing four out of the bunker, it was left to Morgan to collect after a well-targeted shot that lay only 4 metres from the pin.

Holford conceded the hole and the coveted Cup has passed hands once again.

Holford had earlier won her semi-final 2up against Trish McBride from Kawerau.

In accepting the Veterans Challenge Cup, Morgan acknowledged her mother, Ngaire Hall from Taumarunui who won the cup back in 2005 at Inglewood. “I’m humbled”, stated Morgan in accepting the three trophies, and “I feel honoured”.

Other winners tonight included Kay Meade from the host club winning the Vesta Cup for the best round by a player aged 70 and above, with the Waipukurua

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Kim with 68, Henry Spring & Josh Sedgwick 69, & Chris Charlton even Par. Going into the last round Nathan Kim had a 1 shot lead over Sam Davis, and a 5 shot lead over Henry Spring & Josh Sedgwick. The last round saw Chang Gi Lee & William Howard shoot 66, & Hayden O’Donnell had a 69. However Nathan Kims round of even par 70 was enough to hold out the others with Sam Davis, Karl Knedler & Henry Spring returning 71’s.

The overall Nett winner was Jonathan Blair with Yusuki Niwa runner up. The overall Stableford Winner was Josh Wilson with Josh Sedgwick runner up.

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Nathan Kim from the Akarana Golf Club in Auckland, was the winner of this year’s Mens Open Tournament. He had a 4 round score of 272, 8 under par. The runner up was Sam Davis from the Tauranga Club with a 4 round total of 274, 6 under par.

Henry Spring set the pace on Friday with a 65, Nathan Kim had 66, with 68’s from Jordan Loof, Josh Sedgwick, Daniel Graham, & Sam Davis. William Howard, Josh Wilson, & William McFarlane opened with even Par 70’s.

The second round saw Sam Davis, & last years’ winner Landyn Edwards, share the honours with 67’s, Nathan Kim, & Chris Charlton had 68, Jordan Loof & Tyler King 69, and Josh Sedwick, Jordan Golding, & William Howard returning Par scores.

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MT MAUNGANUI TWILIGHTS 48 PLAYERS enjoyed the continuing great weather on Friday, 20th February, and excellent course presentation all adding to the very good scoring, especially the women.

A slightly reduced field following the popular 5 Course Classic held over the 5 courses around the Tauranga area.

Four women managed to score 23 points over 9 hole whereas only one man matched this score.

Results: Women/Men Lesley Tanner 23/Donald Cameron 23 Maxine Woodhall 23 /Barry Brooks 22 Lynn Irving 23 /Ray Horsfall 22 Jan Gyenge 23 /David Goodyear 22 Sharon Ridsdale 22 /Graeme Nummy 21 Hamper Winner Lynn Irving.

Spot Prizes: Smith’s Sports Shoes Martin Ridsdale; Lynn Irving; Tom Cowan Mount Pro Shop Voucher Bruce Kitching.

VETS TOURNAMENT AT MT MAUNGANUI A SMALL field but good field considering that the Club’s 54 Hole Veterans Golf Tournament was held over the 3 days ending on Friday 27th February.

The great weather continued as did the very good scoring by the women.

Results: Women/Men Judy Richards 23/Mort Nelson 19 Julia Weir 22/Tom Cowan 17 Sue Jones 21 Barbara Hennessey 19 Hamper winner: Edde Harrison Meat packs Des Usher; Gary Hosking; Judy Richards; Brent Duncan.

LANDYN IN GOOD FORM A BIG shout out to to Lakeview’s Golf and Country Club’s Landyn Edwards – he shot an amazing round to win the inaugural

Tompkins Wake NZ Speedgolf Open – finishing under par in less than an hour.

Landon was the only player who managed to shoot under par during the two-day tournament & he finished with a 1-under par 69 in 50.34 minutes on Sunday.

Olympic 1500m silver medallist Nick Willis, who finished second at the speedgolf event on Sunday, said the achievement was remarkable. The event attracted 25 players to the Rotorua Golf Club.

Landyns score of 119.34 (the sum of his time and golf score) was better than secondplaced Willis, who posted a personal best of 122, finishing with an 84 in 38 minutes.

Landyn now has to get to America for the final and it looks like about five weeks for him to get ready, so I hope you will all help Landon get over to the final in the States!

PROGRAMME SET FOR NATIONAL MAORI CHAMPIONSHIPS FOLLOWING is the tournament programme for the 2015 National Maori Golf Championships to be held at the Taupo Golf Courses - Tauhara and Centennial. For more information visit www.nzmga.org Saturday April 11th Farmlands Charity Qualifying Hole in One Competition Early Practice round afternoon only on both courses Sunday April 12th Free Practice round on both courses From 7am to 3.00pm Registration at Taupo Golf Club 7.00amFarmlands Charity Qualifying Hole in One Continued 8.30amDiners Club Pro-Am Challenge 1.00pmFarmlands Charity Final playoff for Hole in One 2.30pmPresentation for Pro-am and Hole in One Charity 4.30pmPowhiri Nukuhau Marae followed by Hakari (Parking at Te Rangiita Marae) 6.30pmAGM Te Rangiita Marae) Monday April 13th Commencement of first Qualifying Round.

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TUESDAY LADIES GOLF AT MANUKORIHI MANUKORIHI Golf Club had another lovely sunny day to play Round 1 of the Nancy McCormick 18 holes foursomes. At one stage, there was much excitement and noise heard from the 14th green when both Christine Ogle and Jo Foreman played lovely chips into the hole, much to the relief of their partners who then didn’t have to putt. Their two partners, Joc Pretty and Helen Watt then both repaid Christine & Jo by putting into the hole for “twos” on the 15th green, causing more shouts of excitement, which were heard over the course by the other players.

The competition of the day for the 18 hole players was narrowly won by Helen Watt & Jo Foreman who scored a nett 65.5.

As mentioned above, twos were scored on the 15th hole by Jo & Helen and Christine & Joc; and also on the 9th hole by Renette & Joy E. The 9 hole competition was won

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THIRTY-FOUR young golfers took part in this year’s Junior Tiger tournament at the Manaia Golf Club March 8 Sunday.

Played over nine holes of gross, the Junior Tiger initiative has been held each year since 2009 and has proven to be a popular event for budding golfers throughout the country.

In the 12-14 girls’ section, Brylee Winter (43) edged out Tineka Kumeroa (44). Max Shearer (37) beat Monty Burmester (39) to win the 12-14 boys’ division. Chelsea Kumeroa (54) won the under 11 girls’ division and Dillin Plimmer (51) beat Brayden Hills (54) to take out the under 11 boys’ division.

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GOLF TRAILS pennants on March 8 produced some tight matches as well as a few lopsided results.

In division one of the North section, Manukorihi One squeezed past host club Waitara 5-4 to all but guarantee their place in the knockout stages. Tumahu kept their hopes alive with a 5½-3½ win against Westown Two. Kaitake were the biggest winners of the day, thumping Fitzroy One 8-1 to stay top of the table. Only a heavy defeat by Tumahu in the final round of section play will deny them a place in the quarterfinals.

In division two, the match between Manukorihi Two and Westown One saw Manukorihi come out on top 5-4 to secure a quarterfinals berth. Despite the defeat, Westown are almost certain to progress.

Kaitake Two have a mathematical chance of progressing, but a 6½-2½ defeat by Inglewood One has effectively ended their chances.

In the Taranaki-wide section played at Fitzroy, Manaia 100% record in division one came to an end with a 6-3 defeat at the hands of Opunake. Eltham’s 5½-3½ win against Stratford saw them leapfrog Manaia to go to the top of the table. Te Ngutu’s 4½-4½ half with Inglewood Two ended both teams’ chances of progressing to the next stage.

In division two, Fitzroy took advantage of playing on their home course to record a comfortable 7-2 victory against Patea.

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Reigning champions Pungarehu finally got their first win of the season with a gutsy 5½-3½ win over Te Ngutu Two. The results mean that it is possible that all five teams could finish on four points after the final round of matches in Patea next month.

It was hard not to be impressed by local Brad Hayward’s showing at last month’s New Zealand Open.

A newcomer to the professional ranks, his performances at The Hills and Millbrook were extremely noteworthy. Testing conditions on the final morning stopped Hayward (72, 68, 72, 77, 289), from shooting four consecutive rounds of par or better.

Despite the final round blip, it was a great effort playing and while finishing in a tie for 70th was not what he was hoping for heading into the final round, the fact he was around for the weekend is testimony to the solid start he has made to his professional career.

LADIES COMPS AT TE NGUTU THE Ladies competition year is in full swing at Te Ngutu Golf Club. One competition the Edgecombe Tray has been completed with some great scoring, but no one finds out the winner until the end of the year. A number of people have played in Open Days and tournaments during the last few months. Ten Te Ngutu ladies played in the Taranaki Strokeplay at Manaia in January. Enormous congratulations go to Holly Winter for winning the 36 Holes Gross (74 & 72), Brylee Winter won the 18 Hole Division (79) and guess who, yes me got 3rd Nett (63) in the 18 Hole division.

At Stratford Open day, Trudie Smith & Louise Abbott were in the prize list, Kathy Bloor, Trudie Smith, Sharleen Robinson and Christine Johnson featured at Hawera Combined Picnic Day and 2 of us went to Urenui and enjoyed a lovely walk in the sunshine.

Jan Canty, Heather Boyd, Helen Kelly and I attempted to bring back the Clytie Vine trophy (which a Te Ngutu team won last year), but to no avail, however we did come 3rd. We have welcomed Clare Bishop as a 9 hole member, if there was a prize for the most enthusiastic golfer, Clare would get it, great going Clare.

MENS PENNANTS AT TE NGUTU WE are off and running again for another year, fielding two competitive teams in the Taranaki wide competition. Still amazes me that Hawera can’t put a side together, Stratford scrapes together a few players each week, and the northern clubs won’t travel past Inglewood (pathetic is how I see it).

Matt Cleaver has again put up his hand to sponsor and cap-tain the #1 team, easily recognisable in the lime green shirts.

Certainly can’t be missed on the course and thanks to Matt’s wife Dee for selecting them. Team is Matt Cleaver, Jed Boyce, Mark & Josh Morris, Jamie Johnston & Alan Kemp, with Colin Radford as reserve.

John Lovell has taken on the #2 team again, with Repco as the sponsor. They too are in a green strip, this time a dark green that suits the complexion of the older players and to those who show up with hangovers on the Sunday morning, eg. Jarron Pittams, woke at 5am in the middle of a field somewhere, still half cut, but still managed to go on and win. Team is John Lovell, Sam Jones, Murray Smith, Mike Jones, Brian Walsh, Jarron Pittams and Malcolm Berry.

Team One lost to Opunake at their home course in the first round, but had a good win over Stratford at home in Rd 2. Team Two had a bye in Rd1 and a good win over Fitzroy in Rd2. Next round sees #1 play Manaia and #2 up against a strong Waverley, all at Stratford.

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Enjoy playing 36 holes with some of New Zealand’s top professional golfers in a fun and relaxed event.

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To reflect the enduring appeal of visiting Hawke’s Bay, the organisers are introducing a fun new concept for the 2015 ProAm. Hawke’s Bay is famous for its spectacular wine and food, so they are weaving the local flavours in to the tournament as well.

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On the night of Thursday 14 May, all Pro-Am participants are invited to a stunning meal, with a special well known guest speaker. Hastings Golf Club would like to thank luxury accommodation The Manse and Best Travel Hastings for their sponsorship of the guest speaker.

Proceeds raised from the Toshiba Hastings Pro-Am Tournament auction will be donated to the Hawke’s Bay Air Ambulance Charitable Trust. “We are delighted that we are able to support such a vital service that supports our local community,” says Michelle Campbell, Administration Manager at Hastings Golf Club.

Competitors will receive a prize table valued at over $5,000, complimentary oncourse hospitality, a hospitality card for clubhouse refreshments and an invitation to the tournament dinner.

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GOLDEN COAST VETS IN late February Levin Golf club held the Golden Coast Veterans Golf Association tournament. The mixed match play event was sponsored by local firm lawyers CS (Cullinane Steele) Law and involved a qualifying round on Monday and then three rounds of match play.

The top group was won by Michael and Fay Lack, with Ray and Marie Beckett as runner up. The Moutere Group winners were Pat and Susan Edmonds, with Don and Joy O’Sullivan runner up. The Avenue Group winners were Bill and Dorethy Hancock, with Ken and Judy Slater runner up.

The combined stableford qualifying round was won by Top David and Ann Buckle, 2nd Ray and Marie Beckett, 3rd Michael and Fay Lack, 4th Pam and Stuart Stone, 5th Bob Johnstone and Jan Scott, 6th Ted and Pat Gard.

SNAG GOLF AT LEVIN MORE SNAG Golf is arranged for the next school holidays at Levin Gold Club. Watch our website and Facebook page for up to date information.

Friday 17th April is an Open mixed 9 hole foursomes. Entries to levin@golf.co.nz Monday 4th May and Tuesday 5th May Gold Coast Veterans. Entries also levin@ golf.co.nz Entries are also being taken for the Queens Birthday Weekend Tournament.

Levin Golf Club has an excellent campervan parking facility attached to all our amenities. Vans, pop tops and mobile homes can be accommodated right alongside the 10th tee. Our site fee is lower than anywhere and can be provided with or without electricity. Sites can also be booked by email or phone Phillipa or John 06 3686189.

MIXED 9 HOLERS OPEN DAY THE Open Day on Monday 9th March held at the Feilding Golf Club attracted a field of 87. Sponsors were Bunnings Feilding, Harrisons Garden Centre, McCrae’s Pharmacy, Feilding New World & Tom Lovejoy. The prizes were presented by Todd Carter from Feilding New World.

RESULTS: LADIES – Gross – Division 1 – Clare Rowse 45. Division 2 – Sheena Marshall 53, Division 3 – Liz Picken.

Nett – Division 1 – Judy Crawford 36, Barbara Smith 36. Division 2 – Barbara MacDonald 37, Joan Adamson 37. Division 3 – Marie O’Brien 35 Karen Cotton 35.

Stableford – Division 1 – Venna Seymour 17, Heather Haswell 17, Jill Yortt 17, Helen Latham 17, Dawn Head 17. Division 2 – Naomi Forsyth 18, Lesley Terry-Thomas 17, Aldyth Sanson 16, Liz Waller 16, Valerie Burnham 16, Division 3 – Joan Petersen 19, Margaret Vincent 18, Julie Paterson 18, Cherry Aitchison 18, Sylia Young 16.

MEN – Gross – Division 1 – Ken Helson 40, Division 2 –Tracy Pearl 43.

Nett – Division 1 – George Flintoff 32, Colin Cheeseman 33, Division 2 – Jamie Brittain 34, Roy Sanson 35.

Stableford – Division 1 – Vallis Peet 20, Doug Muir 18, Alan Harcus 17, John Hailwood 17, Russell Parker 17, Don MacBeth 15, Tom Lovejoy 15. Division 2 – Alan Tucker 18, Ray Abbott 18, Don MacDonald 17, Ian Kitney 16, Michael Christensen 16, Barry Eagle 15, Richard Rowbotham 15.

Closest to the Pin: Mens Division 1 – Tom Lovejoy; Division 2 – Tracy Pearl. Ladies Division 1 – Clare Rowse.

Two’s: Barrie Shaw, Doug Muir & John Hailwood. 

WELLINGTON

WELLINGTON JUNIOR TIGER BOULCOTT FARMS Heritage Golf course hosted 76 Junior golfers from the Wellington region who came along to give golf a go and compete for a spot in the National Final of Junior Tiger to be played next month at Manawatu Golf course.

The initiative allows kids to get out and give golf a go with mum, dad or grandparent, the day proving to be a huge success.

The hotly contested Girls 11 and under was decided by a single shot with Erika Cui overcoming last year’s winner Zhuoyi Hu, in the girls 12-14 division it was even closer with the winner being decided by a play off,

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EASTERN HUTT Rotary and Boulcott’s Farm Heritage Golf Club has tee’d up another big cheque for Te Omanga Hospice.

For the 10th successive year their annual twilight golf tournament raised more than $10,000, making a grand total of more than $100,000 over the past decade.

Te Omanga chief executive Biddy Harford told the golfers that government sources provide about $4 million of her annual $6m budget, and that they depend on the community to provide the remainder.

This year’s contribution from the golf tournament will go towards lifting equipment that costs about $8000, and the remainder will be used for high-tech mattresses that undulate to keep bed-ridden patients comfortable, she said.

Desmond Darby, President of Eastern Hutt Rotary, said that for this year’s ninehole Ambrose tournament there was the full complement of 144 players, who all enjoyed the twilight event.

Over half the players were members of

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Boulcott’s Farm Golf Club who generously paid the same entry fee as the visiting players, even though playing at their own club.

Tee sponsorships, prizes and auction items were donated by 53 local businesses and nine private individuals.

Darby said Rotary clubs have been major supporters of Te Omanga since it was founded in 1978/79, by then nurse Marion Cooper, who had already established the Community Domiciliary Nursing Trust in 1976, and philanthropist, the late, Sir Roy McKenzie. ‘‘Eastern Hutt Rotary is truly proud to be part of this tradition.’’

JUDGEFORD GOLFERS BREAK THEIR DUCK STORY: KAPI-MANA NEWS

IT’S the first time Judgeford have won a match at the Otaki Cup level, but their job is far from over.

Club captain Joe Cuthers said he hoped Judgeford’s 8-7 victory over competition leaders Royal Wellington at Masterton on Saturday was a portent of things to come. ‘‘We really think we can push for that top four,’’ he said. ‘‘Miramar, Shandon and Royal Wellington look set to be in the top three, but it’s close in the rest of the standings. ‘‘People were expecting us to get trounced on Saturday, but the boys are buzzing and there is a lot of belief.’’ Judgeford were 3-2 up after the morning foursomes.

LADIES OPEN AT CARTERTON WEDNESDAY the 18th of March was the Carterton Ladies Open Competition with a good field of 57 players from around the region. Division One: Debbie Henricksen Pongaroa gross 85, Sandra Petersen, Martinborough 86, Kris Chamberlain, Martinborough 87, Jeanette Mcnae Masterton, Pam Bisset, Pahiatua and Nan Mcnae, Mahunga.

Division 2:First Jenny Harris(Carterton) 90 nett, 2nd Vera Hughes(Ohariu Valley), 3rd Lyle Griffiths(Martinborough) and Jolene Zink(Ohariu Valler) 97, Anne Kenny(Masterton) and Dee Lukey(Manor Park) 99.

WAIRARAPA SHOOT OUT THE Wairarapa Shoot Out was held at the Club on Sunday the 18th. The winner after a closely fought contest was Simon Buckley (pictured) from Masterton, the Runner Up was Bill Crook from Martinborough. 

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NELSON WOMEN’S CLASSIC THE 5th Nelson Women’s Classic was a fantastic success, with sunny skies all weekend, confirming it as a better time of year to be held. The greens were amazing oasis, with considered pin placements, leading to some personal best scores on Sunday, taking out the best nett prizes.

With thanks to our generous sponsors NZ King Salmon, Total Golf and Waimea Family Estate Wines, all prizes included, products of all 3 sponsors.

All entries were also able to take something home both days, with novelty prizes on course and spot prizes.

It was a great weekend with a happy atmosphere with Ladies from around the country, enjoying golf together. We thank you for your support and hope to see you at next years Nelson Women’s Classic February 27th, 28th 2016.

Results from Saturday’s Best Ball Stableford: 1st Janet Duggan and Barbara Thelin 46pts 2nd Helen Howie and Pauline Edwards 45 pts c/b 3rd Nancy Cowling and Maureen Gibson 45 Nancy Cowling was down from Hamilton and being a past member here at Nelson, was out playing with her friends on Friday, familiarising herself with the course again and got a HOLE IN ONE on no.6. How is that for a welcome back. Nancy nearly did the same again on Sunday, but settled for a Two. Sunday’s Results in two divisions Gross Nett and Stableford: Best Overall Nett Winner with 64 nett Robin Packer Division 1 Best Gross Robin White 82 c/b Best Nett Shirley Otton 65 R/U Nett Anita Newman Best Stableford Marilyn Young R/U Stableford Rosie Ross Division 2 Best Gross Jill Sharland Best Nett Sandra Cleary R/U Nett Jenny Lloyd Best Stableford Helen Howie R/U Stableford Judy Mc Kenzie

DEWAR CUP AND MARLBOROUGH STROKE TOURNAMENT AT PICTON PICTON GOLF CLUB held the annual Dewar Cup and Marlborough Stroke Tournament on Sat/Sun 14th/14th March.

A top class field played the 36 hole event in perfect sunny conditions. Our Course Record was equalled on Saturday by Christchurch Golfer JJ Love with a 65.

JJ is on a plus 2.5 Handicap Index and is a former member of our Picton Club having come up through our Junior ranks and is a

past Senior Champion.

The Senior Division gross was a runaway win for JJ Love with a 132 total. James Robb from Templeton and ex Picton member was runner-up on 138, while Trent Davies from Blenheim was third on 151.

The Intermediate Gross was won by Ben Godsiff from the Blenheim Club on 155, Shane Grant also from Blenheim second with a 162 while Rob Willems was third with a 163 and Paul McCrae 4th with 165.

These two latter players coming from the Waahi Taakaro club in Nelson.

The Junior gross winner was David Huntley from Waahi Taakaro with a 168, second was Les Johnson from Picton 172 on countback from Martin Smith of Marlborough The Dewar Cup results for the overall Nett was won by local golfer Alan Butland with a nett 129. David Slow from Waahi Taakaro was second with a 134 on countback from Picton golfer Roy Te Keeti. 

CANTERBURY

BURNSIDE HIGH WIN SECONDARY SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIP THE Canterbury Secondary Schools Championship was contested today at Waimairi Beach. The players were lucky to avoid the predicted rain with Waimairi Beach experiencing reasonable conditions for the Championship. Nine teams were contesting the title, the competition was wide open for a new school to edge it’s name on the trophy after St Bedes dominating the Championship in recent years.

Burnside High School’s team of Amelia Garvey, Juliana Hung, Tom McLorinan and Hiroki Miya produced a solid team performance to win the title with the best three scores counting towards their score of 220, five shots clear of the runners up Christ’s College which was represented by Rory Williamson, Jake Jang, William Bastings and Nik Bull. Darfield High School’s team of Hillary O’Connor, Mark Wilson and Jayden Hann despite only having three players won the net competition by one shot. The winning Burnside High School team will travel to Wellington to compete at the New Zealand Secondary Schools being played at Manor Park on 31 August.

The individual trophy was won by Hiroki Miya (Burnside High School – pictured) after shooting a one under par 71.

JUNIOR TIGER TOURNAMENT A BIG SUCCESS THE Canterbury District Junior Tiger qualifier was held at Russley Golf Club yesterday with 92 children aged 4-14 years participating in the event.

The competition was played over nine holes with shortened tees for the 11 & Under age category, there was also a five hole section for the novice players.

The winners of each age category progress to the National Final being played at the Manawatu Golf Club on Sunday April 12.

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The four golfers to progress from the categories were: Girls 11 & Under – Deanna Matthews (Russley) Boys 11 & Under – Yuki Miya (Russley) Girls 12-14 Years – Lina Park (Waimairi Beach) Boys 12-14 Years – Hiroki Miya (Russley) The competition was tight for each of the titles with Deanna Matthews winning the Girls 11 & Under by one shot from fellow Russley Golf Club member Maddie May. Yuki Miya showed his class shooting a 3 under round of 33 to be four shots clear of Christchurch club member Tim Seeto. A four hole play-off was required to seperate Lina Park and Niamh Kilpatrick after both just missing their birdie putts on the par 5 18th hole they headed to the par 3 9th hole to find the winner. After playing the hole for the third time Lina Park secured the title. Hiroki Miya has had a firm grip on the title having won it for a staggering 5 times straight, like his brother Hiroki also managed to shoot a 3 under par round of 33 from the yellow tees to be three shots clear

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ROCKGAS SIMES CUP BELOW are the results of the 2015 Rockgas Simes Cup Tournament held at Hamner Springs Golf Club on Saturday 14th

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Results: Simes Cup – Mike and Sue Satherthwaite, 93.5 nett.

Minson Salver- Mike Gibbon and Liz Brown, 93.6 nett.

Bascand Cup – Paul Bailey and Jane Pangbourne, 110.

Simes Cup runners-up – Rob and Phillippa Pentecost, 94.9 nett.

Minson Salver runners- up – Brian and Judith Mustchin, 96.0 nett.

Bascand Cup runners-up -Fred and Nerolie Poskitt, 111.

7th place Phil Lindsay and Eleanor Youngman, 95.9 nett.

8th place Rodney Hale and Phillipa Higgs, 96.1 nett.

9th place John and Mary Ellerm, 96.3 nett.

10th place Stephen and Tracey Campen, 96.6 nett.

11th place Murray Pool and Jan Bishop, 97.3 nett.

12th place Rod Ensor and Bev Pool, 97.4 nett.

said Lara.

“It was so nice of him and his classmates in Room 8 to write letters to myself and some of the other players.

“This is a great place and it only got better to have a welcome like that.”

Hugh said he knew Lara was a long way from home so thought he would tell him “a couple of things” about Arrowtown.

“I told him he could go to the Museum and hire a gold pan for $2 and go to the river and find some gold,” he said.

During his 50-minute visit Lara did warm up stretches with students on the school playing field before batting in a game of cricket. Eight-year-old Sophie Rasmussen walked away with bragging rights after bowling him out.

STEVE’S CADDY(SHACK) CLINIC COMES TO PLAY AT THE BMW NEW ZEALAND OPEN

FOWLER NEW TERRACE DOWNS TOURING PRO PETER FOWLER will wear shirts and caps with the Terrace Downs logo for this season.

“I’m delighted to join Terrace Downs as their touring professional and be an ambassador to such a magic resort. A most beautiful destination with breath- taking views of the Alps and a golf course too match the views. I’m honoured to be chosen as their ambassador,” Peter said.

Peter turned pro in 1977 and has 14 professional wins to his name the most famous victory came at the Australian Open in 1983, he has spent a large part of his career on the European Tour and won the BMW International open in 1993 where the runner up was Ryder cup captain Ian Woosnam. His best finish at a major championship was T22 at the Open Championship in 2003. 

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LARA HITS ARROWTOWN SCHOOL CHILDREN FOR 6 INTERNATIONAL cricket legend Brian Lara made an Arrowtown schoolboy’s day – with a lunchtime visit to his school.

The West Indian left-hander – was in Arrowtown to play at the BMW New Zealand Open last month. He surprised teachers and students at Arrowtown School with the unannounced visit, during which he batted in an impromptu cricket match and held a signing session.

The reason for his visit? A letter written by eight-year-old Hugh Hodgson welcoming him to the golf tournament and helpfully telling him a few things he could do in the historic village.

“He sent me a very nice letter and after a good day of golf yesterday it put that extra smile on my face to read it at my hotel,” 30 GOLFER PACIFIC April 2015

THE world’s most famous caddy stepped up to the mark as Steve Williams (pictured) shared his lifetime of top tips and advice at the BMW New Zealand Open.

Over 100 caddies turned up to Steve’s ‘Caddy Clinic’ held at The Hills in Queenstown, on the eve of the 2015 BMW New Zealand Open.

Steve was open and honest about his experiences and shared invaluable knowledge that money couldn’t buy.

“A lot of the guys who have volunteered their time haven’t caddied at this level.

There’s a certain etiquette involved,” he said.

“When you caddy at the highest level the thing that makes the difference is the psychology of it. You have to read someone’s reactions, you have to be very very good at reading someone’s mind.

“It’s like being a horse jockey – you have to feel comfortable with the horse you’re riding.

“It’s also like a marriage. A caddy spends more time with a player than anybody else does. If they’re playing at the top level its ten hours a day for 35 weeks of the year.”

He had a number of top tips to share, including the biggest ‘No No’.

“Don’t be late. A pro should never have to wait for his caddy.

“The other top tip is to not give bad information. You have to know the golf course inside out, don’t give a bad yardage.

“Being a caddy is not a job many people want to do, but I have been obsessed with it.”

FROM 4 TO VROOM! A SELECTION of sporting celebrities competing in the BMW New Zealand Open took some time out to participate in a different sort of challenge – driving a fleet of new BMW models as part of a series of skill tests at Highlands Motorsport Park.

The international sportspeople, consisting of rugby, cricket and golf representatives, were put through their paces by BMW Driving Experience instructor, Mike

Eady.

The star-studded array of personalities included, amongst others, golfers Mike Hendry and Steve Williams, former All Blacks Andrew Mehrtens and Justin Marshall, cricketer Mark Richardson plus dual rugby and cricket international, Jeff Wilson.

“As would be expected, there was a huge amount of competitive rivalry amongst such a group of acclaimed international sporting superstars,” said BMW Driving Experience Instructor, Mike Eady.

“It was a closely fought battle between the codes and all players excelled in a variety of different experiences.

“Without naming names, there were a couple of guys who were able to adapt to the conditions better than others and managed to set some impressive times. All I’m at liberty to say is that, as far as I’m concerned, the best sports team won on the day.”

Each of the three teams had to put forward one person to complete each of the challenges, consisting of a gymkhana, acceleration test and an ‘ice slalom’ test on a skid pan.

Points were awarded for fastest runs, whilst clean runs didn’t attract any time

penalties. A team challenge, worth double points, rounded out the on-track activities.

Team Golf claimed the inaugural BMW Driving Experience Ultimate Driving Machine challenge, with team members including Michael Hendry (NZ), Steve Williams (NZ), and Brad Kennedy (Aust).

Pictured are Nathan Astle, Justin Marshall and Andrew Mehrtens.

OTAGO BOYS HIGH ARE INTERCOLLEGIATE CHAMPIONS THE 2015 Eagles Intercollegiate tournament was hosted by the Balclutha GC on the 6th of March, with a field of 60 junior golfers taking to the course.

The Otago Boys High team, with counting scores of 71 from Blake Buttar-Scurr, 72 Harry Smith and 75 Joseph Hancock comfortably took the title with Cromwell College filling the runner-up slot, 11 shots behind.

The OBHS team will now move onto the national Secondary Schools finals, over 36 holes, at Manor Park GC in the Hutt Valley on 31st of August.

Inia Logan (Cromwell College) was best of the under 17 years golfers and will be joined by Callum White (John McGlashan) and Annabel Evans (St Hilda’s) in the National Eagles Tournament, at St Clair in September.

Evans was tied in the girls section with Danielle Bailey (Wakatipu High) but won the sudden death playoff with a par 3 on the first extra hole.

HISTORIC WIN FOR SOUTH OTAGO WOMEN IT has been 16 long years, but the South Otago Women’s Golf team have finally broken through with a win over Central Otago in the Silver division of their annual matchplay fixture.

The fixture was played March the 2nd at Tapanui, and the locals made the most of home advantage and a perfect, warm afternoon to record a win by just a singe match at 4 1/2 games to 3 1/2.

Both sides recorded a couple of match win by substantial margins, but South Otago’s highlight must surely have been the 1 up win recorded by number one, Julie Anne Kelly (pictured) against Queenstown’s Jo Hicks-Beach. Hicks-Beach is the current Otago number one player and has forged a formidable record, in recent years, in the top order of Otago Toro teams.

Central Otago salvaged some pride in the Bronze Division, winning that grade by 5 matches to 3.

Results: Silver – South Otago Names first.

Julie Anne Kelly. won 1 up Jo Hicks Beach.

Joan Bisset. lost 4/3 Nora Hastings.

Paula Kitchingman won 1 up June Watson.

Joy Calder. lost 1 down Gabrielle Martin.

Anne Robertson all square Kate O,Connell.

Margaret Edgar won 5 up Vicky Buckham.

Wendy Agnew lost 6/4 Becs Calder.

Barbara Chapman won 5/3 Heather Atkinson.

South Otago won 4 1/2 games to 3 1/2 Bronze – South Otago Names first.

Marg McCall lost 2 down Vicki Tinnicliffe.

Gail Sharplin. lost 2/1 Debbie Knapp.

Judy Kane. won 5/3 Judy Wilson.

Margaret Tustin lost 4 down Zeta Burgess.

Kate O’Malley. all square. Sue Douglas.

Ruta Reid. all square, Shirley Palmer.

Jenny Marshall. Lost 1 down. Lyn Robinson.

Heather McKenzie. won 4/2 Lios McArtney.

Central Otago won 5 games to 3. 

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