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Golf at the Olympics is gaining momentum

By Paul Gueorgieff Editor, Golfer Pacific NZ

id you watch the golf at the Olympic Games? I most certainly did. And it was great viewing. I believe enthusiasm for golf at the Olympics is now gaining momentum amongst the world’s top players. It is fair to say there was indifference by some top players when golf resumed at the 2016 games at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. The men’s section in 2016 was won by Justin Rose from Great Britain with Henrik Stenson (Sweden) second and Matt Kuchar (United States) third. In the women’s section at Rio, our New Zealand star Lydia Ko finished second behind Inbee Park of South Korea. Third was Shanshan Feng (China). The coronavirus pandemic was a complicating factor for this year’s games but I am sure the win of Xander Schauffele from the United States will inspire many others to achieve Olympic greatness. Golf has only been played at the Olympic Games four times. The first time was at Paris in 1900 when Charles Sands from the United States won the men’s and Margaret Abbott, also from the United States, won the women’s. The second time was in the United States in 1904 when George Lyon from Canada won. There was no women’s section that year. There was a sensation in the 1908

games in London. A men’s individual tournament was planned for London but an internal dispute amongst British golfers led them to boycotting the event. That left 1904 gold medallist George Lyon as the only competitor. He was offered the gold medal by default but Lyon refused to accept it. So began the 104-year hiatus of golf at the Olympics. Male golfers now earn about $US2 million if they win one of golf’s four major championships. If you melted down a gold medal it would be worth about $US800 but I think top golfers are now starting to realise an Olympic gold medal is worth as much as a major in terms of prestige. This column was written before the women’s golf section of the Tokyo games had got underway but the men’s contest was enthralling. Shauffele’s victory was full of drama. Disaster nearly struck on the 14th hole in the final round when his drive, so consistent all weekend, flew way right into shrubbery. Schauffele took a one-shot penalty but his relief of two club lengths was not enough to allow his backswing to avoid branches of bushes behind him. Yet he struck the ball well enough to eventually escape with a bogey. The drama continued at the 18th when Schauffele’s drive went amongst the trees. He punched out to the fairway before playing a great short iron to four feet

which he sunk. Schauffele, 27, has finished in the top 10 at all four majors in his young career. Second in Tokyo was the United Statesbased Rory Sabbatini of Slovakia who had a staggering 10-under final round of 61. Chinese Taipei’s Cheng-tsung Pan secured bronze in mind-boggling fashion after a seven-way playoff. Ryan Fox of New Zealand was never in contention but redeemed himself with a brilliant final round of seven under par to finish 42nd. Schauffele said the pressure was probably more intense than he has encountered in majors. “Probably more in all honesty,” Schauffele said. “I really wanted to win for my dad. I’m sure he’s crying somewhere right now. I kind of wanted this one more than any other one.” Schauffele’s father, Stefan, was once an Olympic hopeful for Germany in the decathlon before being hit by a drunk driver and losing vision in one of his eyes. He now coaches his son.

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or the first time New Zealand golf course ratings will include a wind component thanks to the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA). Meteorologist Dr Richard Turner is a golf fan and has been working with Golf New Zealand in the latest round of golf course ratings. Golf NZ handicapping and golf services manager Phil Aickin said: “Course rating is a very thorough process followed by our district volunteers. “The goal is to re-rate our courses every five years if possible. Wind has always been a challenge.” Hence the assistance of Turner who says wind speed is a key factor when assessing the difficulty of each course.

Obviously the stronger the average wind is, makes playing a course more difficult. The aim is to make a golfer’s challenge as even as possible. So the data used must be consistent and applying these daily wind speeds to 400-plus courses which vary enormously has been an ongoing challenge for those tasked with doing the ratings. Apparently NIWA’s high resolution weather model could make for a more equitable result in comparative ratings. The NIWA model’s wind speeds for the past four years have been applied to all course ratings. Aickin added: “Finding consistency nationally has been difficult but thanks to NIWA we have been able to determine the correct wind speeds for every course.

“We gave NIWA the coordinates for every course in the country and based on three years of true data they have been able to provide wind speeds from ground level to 10 metres elevation. This has been a significant step forward for us.” Aickin explains the process. “A course rating includes the measured length of the course, five effective playing length considerations and then the assessment of nine different obstacles.” “The playing length five are wind, elevation and roll, forced layups, doglegs and altitude. The nine obstacles are topography, fairway widths, green targets, rough and recoverability, bunkers, crossing penalty areas, lateral penalty areas, trees and green surface.

“Wind adds effective length to a course and nationwide this can range from 36 to 180 yards. It is a full day job for our assessors to rate a course and then there is more time to calculate the results.” Aickin estimates the ratings for as many as two out of every three courses will change. Most would be minimal and not obvious to members, but some could have a noticeable effect on handicaps. This writer can testify to that. On one of the courses I play my playing handicap has dropped a couple of shots. However no one should be concerned, after all we are all in the same boat. According to Aickin all ratings should have been completed by the end of last month.

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Wind being included in course ratings

Minjee Lee becomes fourth Australian to win a women’s major

injee Lee became the fourth Australian woman to win a major championship when she won the Evian Championship in France. Lee and Jeongeun Lee of South Korea were tied at 18 under par for the regulation 72 holes last month before the Australian prevailed at the first playoff hole with a birdie. Minjee, 25 is from Perth and the win came just a couple weeks after her younger brother Min Woo Lee had won the Scottish Open on the European Tour. Minjee Lee joins Karrie Webb, Jan Stephenson and Hannah Green as previous major winners from Australia. Minjee Lee had for some time been considered the best player in the world not to have won one of the five women’s majors. The Evian was Lee’s 37th attempt at winning a major and her previous best finish had been third at both the 2020 Women’s Open in England and the 2017 ANA Inspiration in the United States. Lee was seven shots behind the leader at the start of the final round of the Evian but staged a brilliant round of seven under par 64 to equal Jeongeun Lee who faltered with a final round of even par 71.

Minjee Lee of Australia poses with her trophy after winning the Evian Championship in France last month. Photo credit Ladies’ European Tour

Minjee Lee made seven birdies in her final round including one at the 72nd hole to take the outright lead, and munched on fruit as she waited for Jeongeun Lee to complete the final round. The South Korean made a gutsy birdie to send it to sudden death, but the Australian hit a pure mid iron sec-

ond shot close to the flag for an eagle chance when they went down the 18th in the playoff while Jeongeun Lee’s approach found water. The Korean made bogey, while Minjee Lee two-putted for another birdie and the win. “You know, I never really like thought about it when I was playing,” she said later. “I just tried to make as many birdies as I could. I think I saw the leaderboard maybe once or twice -- just tried to play to the best of my ability, and it’s really great to win a major.’’ Minjee Lee was a brilliant amateur who came through the Golf Western Australia and Golf Australia programmes under the tutelage of coach Ritchie Smith, being part of a winning Australian team at the World Amateur Championships in 2014 and twice winner of the Australian Amateur. Her mother Clara introduced her to the game. “I’m sure they’re watching,” Lee said in reference to her family in Australia. “I think it’s really early in the morning, so I just want to say thank you for everything. They sacrificed so much for me.”

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Collin Morikawa: Two wins in majors in two years as a professional By Paul Gueorgieff

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wo years ago Collin Morikawa contested the PGA Championship in San Francisco for the first time. He won. Last month Morikawa contested The Open in England for the first time. He won. That makes Morikawa the first golfer to win two major championships at their first start and underlines just what the future might be for him. Morikawa only turned professional two years ago. But he has already won two majors, two other PGA Tour events, spent three weeks as the world’s No 1 ranked golfer in 2018 and joins Tiger Woods as the only other player to win both The Open and the PGA Championship before the age of 25. Morikawa said it was difficult to understand what he had achieved at his age. “I think when you make history -- I’m 24 years old -- it’s hard to grasp, and it’s hard to really take it in,’’ Morikawa said at the press conference after his win at Royal St George’s Golf Club. But it doesn’t matter whether you are young or old, such as Phil Mickelson winning the PGA Championship in May to become the oldest winner of a major at the age of 50. “When Phil won the PGA -- I think he’s 50 years old, right -- I didn’t look at him as this old guy winning. “I looked at him as competition that could still play really well. If he put everything together, and he did, he could play well and win. “At 24 years old, it’s so hard to look back at the two short years that I have been a pro and see what I’ve done because I want more. “I enjoy these moments and I love it, and I want to teach myself to embrace it a little more, maybe spend a few extra days and sit back and drink out of this,’’ he added, looking to The Open trophy of the Claret Jug sitting alongside him. Morikawa, who was born in Los Angeles, California, but is of Japanese-Chinese decent, went into the final round of The Open one shot behind leader

The crowd around the 18th green at Royal St George’s while Collin Morikawa is interviewed after his win in The Open. Photo credit: Stephen Pond (R&A via Getty Images).

Louis Oosthuizen but three consecutive birdies on the front nine propelled him into a four-shot lead at the turn. Oosthuizen, Jordan Spieth and Jon Rahm all applied pressure on the back nine but Morikawa showed plenty of heart to see it through in the tournament with prizemoney of $US11.5 million. In the process he set a new record for the lowest score at Royal St George’s, his 265 strokes (15 under par) beating Greg Norman’s 1993 effort of 267 by two. Morikawa’s final round of 66 was four under par. Spieth matched Morikawa’s 66 to finish alone in second place, while Rahm (also 66) and Oosthuizen (71) shared third on 11 under par. Morikawa may have looked calm on the golf course and while he said that was the case he did not let that get the better of him. “I’m glad I look calm because the nerves are definitely up there,’’ he said. “But you channel these nerves into excitement and energy, and that puts you away from like a fear factor. That’s how I look at it, especially as those last nine holes were coming in. “Jordan was making birdies; I think Rahm was pushing; Louis had a birdie

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on 11, an amazing birdie. You can’t worry about the score. “I had to worry about every shot. Can I execute every shot to the best of my ability? Some we did, some we didn’t, and then you move on.’’ Morikawa had finished 71st of the 77 players to make the cut in the previous week’s Scottish Open. He changed irons for The Open but was not about to say that was the difference. “The Scottish Open last week at Renaissance was different from Royal St George’s this week, but it still had that same turf, same fescue fairways. “I was just rolling the dice on hoping these irons would work. I didn’t know if they were going to work. There was no real answer, and I still need to figure out the answer. “I can’t just put these irons in and hope they’re going to work for the next 15 years.” You don’t win without putting well and that was the case for Morikawa. “Definitely one of the best, especially inside ten feet,’’ he said of his putting. “I felt like it was as solid as it’s going to get. I don’t think I really missed many from that distance. Especially in a major. “I think in a major on a Sunday in

contention, I wasn’t thinking about anything other than making a putt. I’m going to tell myself probably tomorrow why can’t I keep doing that all the time? But you know, I’m going to try to figure out what worked today and use that for the future because I know I can putt well. “I know I can putt well in these pressure situations. I’ve just got to keep doing that. “Yeah, everything about my stats say I’m not a good putter statistically. I feel like I can get a lot better.” Morikawa paid tribute to Oosthuizen who had been the leader after each of the first three rounds and lost some of his momentum when he double-bogeyed the seventh hole of the last round when he went from one bunker to another. Oosthuizen was chasing his second win in The Open after having won in 2010. “Louis is consistent, he really is. He’s going to keep knocking at these doors, and I’m sure he’s going to knock a few more down. He’s just too good. “He just had an unlucky break on seven. We were in the middle of the fairway and he makes bogey, and just had a couple other bogeys. “Louis is a great guy, an amazing person, and I was very lucky to have the pairing with him the final two days.’’ Crowds of up to 32,000 were allowed on each of the tournament. Morikawa said it was great to have fans back on course in these covid-19 days. “But talk about the fans here. They are some of the best fans I’ve ever seen. They truly understand the game. “They appreciate the game. We owe them a huge thank you because they cheer us up walking up the tees. It’s awesome. “It’s a great energy. Sometimes they’re not smiling and waving at everyone, but I embrace it. I take it in, and I hopefully everyone feels that. “When you hit a tough shot out of the rough and you hit it in the green they actually enjoy that. They enjoy tough shots. They appreciate, they applaud good shots.’’

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THE OPEN LEADERBOARD AND PRIZEMONEY POS PLAYER 1 Collin Morikawa 2 Jordan Spieth T3 Jon Rahm T3 Louis Oosthuizen 5 Dylan Frittelli T6 Brooks Koepka T6 Mackenzie Hughes T8 Dustin Johnson T8 Robert MacIntyre T8 Daniel Berger T8 Scottie Scheffler T12 Viktor Hovland T12 Emiliano Grillo T12 Shane Lowry T15 Tony Finau T15 Paul Casey T15 Marcel Siem T15 Corey Conners T19 Sergio Garcia T19 Brandt Snedeker T19 Brian Harman T19 Aaron Rai T19 Webb Simpson T19 Kevin Streelman T19 Justin Harding T26 Xander Schauffele T26 Byeong Hun An T26 Ian Poulter T26 Matt Fitzpatrick T26 Cameron Tringale T26 Jason Kokrak T26 Andy Sullivan T33 Bryson DeChambeau T33 Benjamin Hebert T33 Tommy Fleetwood T33 Talor Gooch T33 Lanto Griffin T33 Danny Willett T33 Cameron Smith T40 JC Ritchie T40 Justin Thomas T40 Max Homa T40 Daniel van Tonder T40 Dean Burmester T40 Matt Wallace T46 Jazz Janewattananond T46 Adam Scott T46 Harris English T46 Johannes Veerman T46 Rory McIlroy T46 Justin Rose T46 Joel Dahmen T53 Rickie Fowler T53 Chan Kim T53 Billy Horschel T53 Jonathan Thomson T53 Marcus Armitage T53 Christiaan Bezuidenhout T59 Ryosuke Kinoshita T59 Chez Reavie T59 Joaquin Niemann T59 Abraham Ancer T59 Bernd Wiesberger T59 Lee Westwood T59 Matthias Schmid (a) T59 Antoine Rozner T67 Brendan Steele T67 Richard Bland T67 Jack Senior T67 Sam Horsfield T67 Ryan Fox 72 Padraig Harrington 73 Kevin Kisner T74 Richard Mansell T74 Yuxin Lin (a) T76 Poom Saksansin T76 Sam Burns

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Olympics’ golf leaderboard GOLF NEWS

POS COUNTRY 1 United States 2 Slovakia 3 Chinese Taipei T4 United States T4 Chile T4 Colombia T4 Northern Ireland T4 England T4 Japan T10 Chile T10 Australia T10 Austria 13 Canada T14 Norway T14 Mexico T16 Venezuela T16 Sweden T16 South Africa T16 Zimbabwe T16 Belgium T16 England T22 United States T22 United States T22 South Korea T22 Belgium T22 Ireland T27 Austria T27 Italy T27 Finland T27 Thailand T27 Denmark T32 China T32 South Korea T32 Italy T35 Germany T35 France T35 Paraguay T38 Japan T38 Spain T38 China T38 Denmark T42 New Zealand T42 India T42 Mexico T45 Thailand T45 Finland T45 Sweden T45 France T45 Germany 50 Canada T51 Australia T51 Poland T53 Norway T53 South Africa 55 Philippines 56 India T57 Malaysia T57 Puerto Rico 59 Spain 60 Czechoslovakia

PLAYER Xander Schauffele Rory Sabbatini C.T. Pan Collin Morikawa Mito Pereira Sebastián Muñoz Rory McIlroy Paul Casey Hideki Matsuyama Joaquin Niemann Cameron Smith Sepp Straka Corey Conners Viktor Hovland Abraham Ancer Jhonattan Vegas Alex Noren Christiaan Bezuidenhout Scott Vincent Thomas Pieters Tommy Fleetwood Justin Thomas Patrick Reed Sungjae Im Thomas Detry Shane Lowry Matthias Schwab Renato Paratore Sami Valimaki Jazz Janewattananond Joachim B. Hansen Ashun Wu Si Woo Kim Guido Migliozzi Hurly Long Romain Langasque Fabrizio Zanotti Rikuya Hoshino Adri Arnaus Carl Yuan Rasmus Højgaard Ryan Fox Anirban Lahiri Carlos Ortiz Gunn Charoenkul Kalle Samooja Henrik Norlander Antoine Rozner Maximilian Kieffer Mackenzie Hughes Marc Leishman Adrian Meronk Kristian Krogh Johannessen Garrick Higgo Juvic Pagunsan Udayan Mane Gavin Green Rafael Campos Jorge Campillo Ondrej Lieser

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Asia-Pacific Amateur at Dubai in November

he Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship will be held in the United Arab Emirates in November. The venue will be the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club (Championship course) in Dubai. The dates of the tournament are November 3-6. Created in 2009, the Asia-Pacific Amateur was established to further develop amateur golf in the Asia-Pacific region. The tournament winner receives an invitation to compete in the Masters Tournament in the United State and The Open in Great Britain. The runner(s)-up gain a place in final qualifying tournament for The Open. Last year’s Asia-Pacific Amateur was cancelled due to the covid-19 pandemic. This year’s championship will mark the first edition held in the United Arab Emirates, one of the Asia-Pacific The 17th and 18th holes at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club (chamGolf Confederation’s (APGC) 42 member countries, and pionship course) in Dubai which is the venue for the Asia-Pacific will join the numerous professional and amateur events Amateur Championship to be held from November 3-6. Dubai hosts annually, including the European Tour’s Dubai Desert Classic and DP World Tour Championship. tunity safely to these deserving players. “Dubai Creek’s championship course will enhance the Taimur Hassan Amin, chairman of the APGC, Fred Ridley, chairman of the Masters Tournament, and Mar- tradition of world-class venues that have hosted this tin Slumbers, chief executive of The R&A, said in a joint championship, and we look forward to showcasing the Asia-Pacific’s top-ranked amateurs this fall.” statement: Opened in 1993, Dubai Creek’s championship course “This year’s historic win at the Masters Tournament by Hideki Matsuyama, a two-time Asia-Pacific Amateur features an 18-hole, par-71 layout originally designed by champion, underscored the importance of this event as Karl Litten before its redesign in 2004, led by Thomas a platform for the game’s development and rising talent Bjorn. The course has previously hosted the 1999 and 2000 in the region. “We are grateful for the support of the Emirates Golf Dubai Desert Classic and the Mena Tour’s Dubai Creek Federation and Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, and we Open, where 2018 Asia-Pacific Amateur runner-up Rayare committed to working closely with all involved to han Thomas shot a course-record 61 in 2017. Most recently, Dubai Creek hosted The Dubai Champistage this year’s championship with responsible protocols in place so we can provide this life-changing oppor- onship on the World Amateur Tour last December.

Shaikh Fahim Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, chairman of the Emirates Golf Federation, said: “After being part of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC) for many years as a member of the APGC, we are excited to welcome this prestigious championship to the United Arab Emirates for the first time. “This opportunity means a great deal to the Asia-Pacific’s many talented amateurs. We are honoured to support the APGC, the Masters Tournament and The R&A in their efforts to conduct a safe event and advance our shared mission of spurring golf’s growth and development.” Christopher May, chief executive officer of Dubai Golf, said: “The AAC annually brings together the leading amateurs from across the region, and the world, and we are proud to be selected by the Founding Partners as the host of this year’s event. “Our championship course will present both a challenging and inspiring test for the players, and we look forward to highlighting their talent and contributing to the AAC’s impact on the game.” Over the AAC’s 12-year history, the championship has served as a springboard to some of the world’s top players today, including Matsuyama, a two-time AAC winner and 2021 Masters champion. Fresh from making the half-way cut in The 149th Open at Royal St George’s, China’s Lin Yuxin, winner of the AAC in 2017 in New Zealand and 2019 in China, will be aiming to become the first three-time winner of the championship. Yuxin said: “It’s a wonderful tournament that has given me the opportunity to play in both the Masters and The Open, for which I’m very grateful.”

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he return to the golfing schedule of the Australian Open has been hailed by Golf Australia’s staging partner Sportfive. Golf Australia confirmed the battle for the time-honoured Stonehaven Cup, one of world golf’s oldest trophies, will take place at The Australian Golf Club in Sydney from November 25-28. Mark Hardess, a spokesperson for Sportfive, said: “It’s fantastic that we have so much support to get the tournament up and running again. ``We owe a debt of gratitude to all our stakeholders and I can’t wait to bring the event to life again in November.” Hardess said news that the event will go ahead this year had provided a surge of energy.

The Australian Open’s 2020 edition was originally scheduled to be played at Melbourne’s Kingston Heath, then postponed from November to February this year, but later cancelled because of the pandemic. It was the first time the event – the world’s fifth oldest professional tournament – had not been staged outside the two world wars, having first been held in 1904. The Australian Open is a flagship tournament on the PGA Tour of Australasia. The winner will receive a minimum of 32 world ranking points. After a year’s hiatus caused by the covid-19 pandemic, the 105th edition of the national championship will take place the week before the Australian PGA Championship at Royal

Queensland, giving the PGA Tour of Australasia a two-week block of world class golf. Golf Australia chief executive James Sutherland said: “The open has been a focal point of the Australian summer for decades and we’re extremely pleased to bring it back. “It was tough for all involved to miss out last year, particularly for players without their national championship on offer and for fans who simply want to see the best golf has to offer. “So we’re thrilled to have the support of our stakeholders to be able to bring the championship to life once more, particularly at The Australian for a record 22nd time.” Stuart Ayres, minister for investment, jobs, tourism and western Sydney, said

the New South Wales government was committed to building a world-class calendar of events to drive visitation to the state. He said: “Hosting major events like the Australian Open provides a huge injection into our visitor economy and events industry by creating jobs and attracting visitors from all over the country to Sydney. “Within minutes of leaving the tournament, Australian Open spectators, officials and players will find themselves at one of the Harbour City’s world-class restaurants, hotels or beaches. “This iconic sporting event always generates great interest globally, as well as for those who venture to Sydney to watch.”

Golf just the tonic for mental health issues

ne in six adults suffer from a common mental disorder such as anxiety or depression on a weekly basis, according to recent research. Amid worrisome and overwhelming circumstances such as the covid-19 pandemic, it’s inevitable that people may be afflicted by increased feelings of depression, frustration, anxiety and impatience. Fleeting negative feelings are normal, but there are many ways they can be combatted. One of those ways is through playing sports. Global science and technology company Syngenta has highlighted two people in a study who consider golf played a crucial part in their recovery from depression and bereavement. At the age of nine, Sam Gerry took up the game after his father bought him his first set of clubs. Within four years he had progressed to the point where he started playing competitively. As a 14-year-old, however, depression struck. His first episode lasted for seven months, during which he considered taking his own life. A trip to the Masters Tournament in Georgia with his grandfather proved to be a turning point. While at Au-

gusta National, he felt a sense of joy he had not experienced for a while. After that trip, he went to the course again and played golf. According to Gerry: “I wasn’t necessarily worrying too much about how I was playing at first, but just trying to enjoy the game as much as I could. That really helped immensely. “It was great while I was out on the course to have that escape, for sure. Because I played regularly, it definitely built up to create a longer-term effect on my recovery.” Playing on the course, spending time with friends and family were also factors in his recovery from depression. Gerry added: “I just think about everything this game has given back to me. I really appreciate what it’s done. You really could say golf saved my life, and that’s not an exaggeration.” Jan Fawdry also found solace in golf while she was going through grief. Growing up on a farm in Suffolk, England, she spent most of her time working indoors, inside a windowless office. She envisioned a peaceful retirement with her husband. Then suddenly, she lost him to cancer. She decided to spend time on the golf course and

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meet like-minded women who eventually helped her boost her social life and self-confidence. Said Fawdry: “The women I’ve met have been truly inspiring, and a fantastic source of support and encouragement, both on and off the golf course.” According to professor Jenny Roe, an environmental psychologist from the University of Virginia, going out to a green space brings physiological and psychological benefits. Roe said: “You literally manage stress more efficiently when you are around green space. We know it helps relieve depression, anxiety, and anger. We know it helps performance, relieving brain fog and mental fatigue.” She recommends playing golf to help manage mental health in a very holistic way by backing it up with four reasons: * It’s a social sport that can be played alone or with other people. * It improves one’s physical activity. * It challenges players in terms of practice and technique. * And it provides positive effects to one’s psychological well-being through exposure to nature.

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Golf museum in Scotland re-opens after major redevelopment

world golf museum in Scotland is once more welcoming visitors after undergoing an extensive redevelopment. The museum, which began as a cabinet of curiosities in the 1800s, had been known as the British Golf Museum in the previous 30 years. But it has been renamed the R&A World Golf Museum and enters a new era. The museum, at St Andrews, had been closed since early 2020 to allow galleries to be redisplayed and re-interpreted and it is now open to visitors to explore the rich history of golf. Visitors will be uplifted and inspired as the past, present and future of golf is brought to life around them through immersive, eye-catching and interactive displays. Phil Anderton, the executive director and chief development officer at world golf governing body The R&A, said: “Golf is synonymous with St Andrews – it was first played here in the 1500s and The Old Course is the first

18-hole course in the world, so it is fitting that The R&A World Golf Museum resides just steps from its first tee. “Golf is rich in tradition which has been built through centuries of enjoyment. It is these traditions and the evolution of the game which are explored in the galleries of The R&A World Golf Museum. “Through the interactive galleries we hope to engage with current and new fans to deepen their knowledge and connection to golf.” The story of golf is presented through six new thematic zones, each designed to engage and entertain through experiential and video displays. The museum also features an exhibition celebrating the life of legendary golfer Severiano Ballesteros. Seve – His Life Through the Lens – will run for 18 months, including throughout The 150th Open in St Andrews next year, and visitors will enjoy a unique collection dedicated to his greatest achievements in golf, including winning The Open on three occasions in 1979, 1984 and 1988.

The museum has created a five-star visitor experience that is accessible to all. Angela Howe, director of museum and heritage at The R&A, said: “Our goal when developing The R&A World Golf Museum was to re-imagine the golf heritage experience; making it appealing to established golf fans whilst attracting and educating those new to the sport. “The refurbishment of the galleries provides a modern backdrop for people to learn about golf’s heritage via immersive, interactive and interesting exhibits. “We are looking forward to opening on June 21 and welcoming guests to enjoy all that The R&A World Golf Museum has to offer.” The R&A World Golf Museum is located on Bruce Embankment, St Andrews, Scotland. Entry into the museum is £12 for adults, £10 for concessions, £6 for children and free for children under the age of four.

Otago Golf Club: From 20 events a year to more than 300 By Neville Idour

his story is a nod to all those club administrators who work hard behind the scenes, sometimes not fully appreciated, yet making a significant impact on the success of their club. One such person is Jane Kubala who recently left the Otago Golf Club in Dunedin after a very fruitful 15 years service. The club’s president Lloyd Morgan acknowledged her time with the club saying: “There is much Jane has done that goes unnoticed. We thank Jane for her many years of wonderful service and loyalty to the club. We will miss her contributions and she will leave big shoes to fill. The club is losing an asset.” So how did it all begin for Kubala who was happy to talk to Golfer Pacific? “I was born and bred in Dunedin and lived at Mornington. I went to High Street School, Kenmure, and St Hildas Collegiate. I’m the only girl with two older brothers. My father started Jacks Snack Crisps and Munchoes which you can still buy today. “At the age of 19 I took off to Auckland with Paul Kubala, got married and went travelling. “I have travelled extensively. I spent five years travelling around the world with Paul. We lived in London and have been to 32 countries so far. “We have also travelled New Zealand all over from top to bottom. We decided to do that before we went overseas and we continue to do that. I am very active and enjoy snow skiing, water skiing, tramping, cycling, rafting, kayaking. We both love the outdoors. I now have three boys who are very active with rugby, basketball and football.” What about golf? “In my 15 years at the Otago Golf Club I have only played one round of golf although I played golf when I was at school. “When I first started at the Otago club I had a young child and because of that I was self employed. I had five small companies I worked for on contract. Basically

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Jane Kubala who grew the number of events at the Otago clubhouse from 20 a year to more than 300.

it was helping them with their administration. Having a small child, it was convenient. I could work from home and if necessary work in the evening after my husband came home from work. “Then a friend approached me about coming to the Otago Golf Club to help them get computerised. So I agreed to fit them in. I got them up and running and then Warren Lucas the general manager at the time was diagnosed with a brain tumour and sadly died. So I was hired by the club as administration and events’ manager.” Changing circumstances have brought about Kubala’s decision to leave the Otago club. She expects to continue in administration work, a field she is extremely skilled in despite, as she says, “After leaving school I did a secretarial course at polytech and hated every minute of it. “However I knew I was good at accounting and maths because my school results were always high in them. So I am basically self taught and going overseas and working in administration was also

a good experience that helped me find my forte. Back then New Zealanders had such a good reputation as hard workers it was not difficult to find work and be a valued employee.” What was the appeal of working for the golf club? “I think it was the challenge when I first came, and I was given the opportunity through Athol Stephens who was the financial director at the time. He saw my potential and because it wasn’t computerised, they did everything manually. I really liked it at the club because there was a great atmosphere. “I have loved my job for the 15 years. I have enjoyed the challenges through the years. When I started there was over $600,000 of debt.” President Lloyd Morgan pointed out that it was not widely known that it was Kubala who identified that the club was operating with such a debt. So there was certainly a challenge to embrace. Kubala continued: “Many golf clubs are in debt these days but now Otago is not. So it was great … a bit like a small business growing. “It was the whole scenario really. My vision was to get the clubhouse full Mon-

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day to Friday on a shoestring.” To say that has been achieved would be a sizeable understatement. During her role as events’ manager it has grown almost unbelievably from about 20 events a year when she started to 321 last year. “We took on the catering which had been leased to outside contractors by setting up Otago Hospitality Ltd so it is now an events’ and catering business owned by the club. Then we changed the club manager’s liquor licence to an on licence. All of this effectively separated the licensed premises from the golf side of the club. We then took over the pro shop in 2016.” “So things have always been evolving and happening. Since covid it has been very busy. Another reason I loved my job was that it wasn’t just administration. I could go from pulling a pint to sorting out toilets to doing the financial accounts to helping someone organise a wedding. The variety of work is what I like. My plan was actually to stay here till I retired.” While that has not eventuated Kubala has been quickly snapped up for her expertise by a Dunedin business as administrator for its two branches.

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The R&A’s drive to encourage more women to golf W orld golf governing body The R&A has launched a campaign aimed at encouraging more women and girls to play golf. The campaign, labelled foreeveryone, showcases the sport and provides practical advice on how anyone can get started. It also highlights the many benefits of playing golf, including the opportunities to improve physical and mental health, spend time with friends and family, or the simple thrill of competition, while challenging unhelpful misconceptions that non-golfers have about the sport. Prospective players can visit the website address of foreeveryone.com to receive practical advice on how to start, as well as hear from existing women

golfers across Great Britain and Ireland about the reasons they play and why others should give it a go. The R&A is working in partnership with England Golf, Golf Ireland, Scottish Golf, Wales Golf and The PGA of Great Britain and Ireland to encourage new golfers and welcome them to venues across Great Britain and Ireland as they start playing locally. Foreeveryone was first launched in 2020 as an industry initiative to help golf facilities create an inclusive culture, as well providing them with knowledge and materials to recruit and retain women golfers. More than 740 venues have signed up and can access foreeveryone materials and are now well positioned to attract new golfers

to their facilities. Phil Anderton, chief development officer of The R&A, said: “The R&A is demonstrating its commitment to creating greater equality across golf and the foreeveryone campaign is the next step in our drive to have more women and girls involved at all levels of the sport. “Golf has many proven health benefits that make it an appealing sport, especially those new to the game. During the pandemic, when people were looking for outdoor pursuits which could be enjoyed safely, we saw a heightened interest, including from women and girls. “In fact, 25 percent of the women who played golf last year were doing so for the first time, meaning now is the perfect time to ensure this interest is

maintained, so women and girls enjoy the sport for many years to come.” The foreeveryone campaign is part of The R&A’s women in golf charter, which was established in 2018 to both increase the number of women and girls playing the sport globally and create more employment opportunities within the golf industry. Since its launch, close to 1000 organisations have signed up to the women in golf charter, with each required to make certain commitments around how they will drive tangible change and help break down the barriers that some might feel the sport presents – whether it is the perceived cost of playing, the time it takes to do so, or how difficult it is to learn.

New Zealand dealer of global irrigation company confirmed

hristchurch company Golf & Irrigation has been appointed the New Zealand exclusive distribution partner of international irrigation manufacturer Rain Bird. Golf & Irrigation has warehouses in Christchurch and Auckland and was formed specifically to provide Rain Bird golf products and solutions throughout the entire New Zealand market. “We are proud to team up with Golf & Irrigation,” said Dave Pearce, area manager for New Zealand for Rain Bird.

“Having a company that is totally focused on Rain Bird golf products will make them more visible and accessible to everyone in the marketplace.” Hamish Parker, business manager for golf & irrigation, said: “The opportunity to be involved in the next step of Rain Bird golf’s progression into the New Zealand market is extremely exciting. We look forward to providing our customers with the highest level of service.” The golf division of Rain Bird Corporation provides complete irrigation solutions to golf courses across the

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ntries are now open for the seventh running of this popular event consisting of three different pairs competition to be held on 16th and 17th October, at the Waihi Golf Course. The programme is Canadian Foursomes on Saturday morning, and fol-

lowing a provided light lunch, Scottish Foursomes in the afternoon. On Sunday morning the competition is Four Ball Best Ball followed by prize giving which is planned to be completed by mid-afternoon to allow visiting team’s ample time to travel home. There are

two divisions: Men and Mixed. The tournament has continued to be well supported with a group of loyal sponsors, with our major sponsors being Apata Group Limited and Avoco. With this support we have a total prize pool in excess of $10,000, and in addi-

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he Professional Golfers’ Association is a global brand with more than 40,000 professionals servicing the game worldwide. One thing PGA members all have in common is our passion and love for the game of golf and that comes through in the roles we play through the industry. Those roles include club professionals, golf operation managers, golf club managers, club fitting/golf ergonomists, directors of golf, golf retailers, golf event and tournament managers, coaches and,

when required from time to time, you can even find some PGA professionals helping out on the course with the superintendents maintaining the playing surfaces. The power to engage and inspire, golf is a game of imperfection with moments of amazing jubilation when you hit those great shots and hole those long putts. But the frustration of the game is what makes our game so special, and this is where there is a PGA professional is there to go on journey with you. At the PGA of New Zealand we believe that a well-educated passionate work force will safeguard our game for genera-

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tions to come. If we have PGA professionals highly competent in the business and the game of golf then the golfing consumer will benefit from well-run professional facilities that deliver on their needs and expectations. There is a saying that those that teach never stop learning and every day is a school day. We hear great stories from our members about what they learn on a daily basis from the golfers they come in contact with. PGA professionals are constantly looking for ways they can provide a better service and experience to their golfing network and every two years the PGA hold a summit that focuses on as-

sisting PGA members elevate their standards. This year our PGA summit will be held at the Wainui Golf Club on September 13 and 14 when PGA members will learn from industry and national leaders in business and sport leadership, business planning, social and digital media, golf tourism, workplace wellbeing and mental health, coaching, golf event management along with networking and learning from each other’s workplace experiences. When you work with a PGA professional you are working a dedicated industry professional who is on a career-long journey of learning.

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How many birdie or par putts have you ever made with your golf bag? By Ian Hardie NZPGA Professional

ne of the puzzling things about the game of golf and a fair amount of the golfers that play the game is the lack of thought that most golfers put into their golf equipment. The golf equipment I’m referring to, are the shiny (mostly) metal things that actually allow the golfer to move their golf ball around the course that are commonly known as golf clubs. It would be difficult to play the game without them wouldn’t it? Yet, I’ve had countless occasions over the years, where I’ve been listening to a golfer tell me just how bad their golf is or how poor their scoring has been lately. While they are standing in front of me with a very new looking golf bag (you can also add very expensive golf trundler in here as well) and a cheap, crappy or really old putter sticking out of it. As soon as I see this, my question has always been. How many birdie or par putts have you ever made with your golf bag? You would be surprised to hear that most golfers, when asked that question (after the bit of time they need to work out what I’m asking) – answer.

‘None’. Consider this for a minute – most standard par 72 courses are comprised of four par 3’s, four par 5’s and ten par 4’s and for ease of working out we are going to imagine that the golfer is going to hit every fairway in regulation, every green in regulation and two putt every green. Let’s assume that maybe three of the par 4’s are short and or tight driving holes as well as one of the par 5’s. So that means that the driver is going to be used for maybe ten tee shots. And as it will most likely be a fairway wood or a hybrid of some sort that’s used on the other four tee shots, as well as maybe each of the second shots on the par 5’s. We can assume that the total fairway wood shots in that round, will probably be eight. There should be four iron shots (maybe a hybrid) played on the par 3’s as well as four wedge shots played into the par 5’s for the third shots. The remaining ten shots would be played into the greens on the par 4’s with irons. Which gives a total of eighteen iron (maybe a hybrid or two) shots. Not forgetting, that in theory there are thirty six putts to be played.

Although to be honest, if you have a golfer hitting every fairway and every green in regulation – they are going to be pretty grumpy. If they actually have 36 putts! But back to the imagining, when looked at in terms of ‘par for the course’ the following percentages can be worked out. The driver accounts for 13.9% The fairway woods are a further 11.1% The irons total usage is 25% And the putter 50% Although, these are the figures that relate to the course par. In reality the figures for most of golfers look a bit different, as we are not taking into account. Any missed fairways or greens. Penalties, hazards, three putts. And all the other countless things that can happen on the golf course. But if we use the rule of thumb that I traditionally have, which is that putting is about 40% of a golfers score. In my mind it makes the purchase and cost of your putter, considerably more important than the golf bag (or trundler) that you use. You might want to read that bit again by the way. So, if 40% of your score is made with a putter and most golfers are aware that

there are differences between cheap putters and good putters. Which I know because when I ask them the question at the top of this article, they all answer: ‘It’s just a cheap / crappy / old putter – I’m going to get a good putter one day’. Why do they buy the new golf bag (or trundler) first? Which does such special things as holding the golf clubs, storing golf balls and tees, holding a drink and a snack…………… Wouldn’t it make more sense to buy the good putter first? An extremely important part of their set of golf clubs that has the potential to quickly reduce their golf score and handicap! Which for almost all golfers, makes them enjoy golf more. Seems a bit odd – doesn’t it? Play well. If that idea found you questioning a few things about your golf game and you are one of those golfers that are telling everyone you know, just how bad your golf is or how poor your scoring has been lately – you might want to check this out: https://ianhardie.net/practical-golf-psychology-workshop/

Ian Hardie is Golfer Pacific’s Golf Professional contributor. He is Club Professional at Omanu Golf Club in Mount Maunganui. Ian’s time is split between the pro shop at the club and helping people to improve, while enjoying their golf more as a result of his golf coaching. Over the past few years, in an effort to help as many golfers as he can, Ian has been sharing his common sense golf advice with golfers around the world through his website golfhabits.com. With over 500 articles to read, it’s a great resource for any golfer looking to improve their golf game.

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Spotlight on New Zealand Long Blacks Tee Up Visits XDL Champion 2020 to Walton T wo Xtreme Drivers League superstars spent the afternoon in the heart of the Waikato connecting with members of Walton Golf Club, in the first of several engagements to promote the growing popularity of the newly recognised sport, Long Drive Golf. Guest speakers Phillis Meti and Paul West, New Zealand’s Long Blacks Team captains, talked about their experiences at international Long Drive competitions and revealed the secrets of their equipment, along with techniques used in executing a great shot. Competitors in a Long Drive competition have three minutes in which to hit eight balls straight down the long, narrow grid. Points accumulate for their longest shots in the qualifying rounds. Finalists then compete against the clock once

r Grieg Mooney, current XDL New Zealand XDL Champion, XDL North Island Champion and New Zealand Long Black. Grieg made his first appearance at the IGANZ North Island Long Drive Championship and New Zealand Long Drive Open 2018. An obvious contender with his mighty drives and personality to match. Grieg was scouted and elected into the National Team as the 13th player to wear the uniform. A fireman by day, this Xtreme Driver is also known to team up on the golf course and is the life of the party at the 19th hole. Grieg has since travelled around the country, to the Cook Islands, China, United States of America, and Australia to compete, showing

his determination to go the extra miles for the sport. Grieg will be the one the hot name to beat on the 26th September when XDL takes to the tee for the New Horizon Construction North Island Championship 2021. The winner will be flown to Nelson to compete for the South Island Championship the following weekend where the North vs South for New Zealand Title. Grieg will be seen on North Island and XDL New Zealand media in lead up to the events. Get ready to take to the tee, registrations are open at www.iganz.co.nz IGANZ is proud to support Golf venues and all registration fees go to clubs on the day. #GolfJustGotLoud

again, to hit the longest drive onto the grid. Utilising their strength to create fast swing speed that delivers explosive, powerful energy is important, however, good timing with a smooth tempo is crucial for long distance drives, which aim to have good launch and low ball spin. Meti has recorded a clubhead speed of 127 mph and ball speed of 182mph. Phillis Meti, is well known internationally, having risen to fame as three times Long Drive World Champion. She first won the title at 19, the youngest ever to do so. She is the current world Number One holding the record with a 414 yard (378 m) drive. She was also the recipient of the MNZM in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her services in golf.

Pictured are Phillis Meti and Paul West surrounded by Walton Golf Club members.

It’s not the first time Meti has been at Walton Golf course. Several club members remember her as a teenager in a New Year’s Day Tournament when she teed off a par 4, startling a member midputt up on the green, as the 280 metre shot rolled up on him. In sharing their experiences, Meti and West hope to inspire and motivate others to take part in and learn more about this emerging sport which has a great future ahead. ‘Young aspiring golfers need to know there are many pathways in golf from scholarships to successful careers. We want the next generation to benefit from what we have learned.’

Accompanying the XDL champions were two key backers of the sport, Olna Ford, CEO and President of IGANZ and the Xtreme Drivers League, and JP Liebenberg, owner of Cavalier Homes Waikato and sponsor of the Xtreme Drivers League and New Zealand Long Blacks. They presented the club with a Long Blacks uniform and a plaque acknowledging the new links established. Xtreme Drivers League NZ is celebrating its 5th anniversary and are on the verge of several exciting developments, with planning underway to put golf simulators in six regions for virtual Long Drive competitions and the building of an Xtreme Drivers range facility that operates 24/7 for XD athletes. Later in the year the Long Blacks will return to Walton Golf Club to demonstrate their skills and run a Long Drive event to uncover potential future champions in the Waikato area.

Pictured is Phillis Meti, JP Liebenberg and Paul West presenting a Long Blacks team shirt and signed plaque to Walton Golf Club event organiser Carolyn Osborne.

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Driving XDL National Team Driving Home XDL Growth Champions & Growing the Sport of Xtreme Drivers

he emerging sport of Long Drive has created heat and excitement since 2016 and in 2017 the New Zealand Long Blacks was formed along with the Aussie Long Ballers for the IGANZ Trans Tasman Clash. The New Zealand Long Blacks (Originals) quickly went from 12 players to 15 as NEW talent was seen at events. In 2020 the Top 8 (travelling team) was introduced and in July 2020, Olna (founder and owner of the New Zealand Long Blacks) was recognised for the investment and commitment to promote the sport and has been listed as National Sports Organisation for the sport of Long Drive and Xtreme Drivers League. During a global pandemic it’s hard to gain traction with overseas events so I’ve used this time to rethink and create the framework required that will facilitate sports growth in every region from 2022. “Having a major sponsor with New Horizon Construction, owned by JP Liebenberg is a blessing as JP understands our standpoint and future direction”, says Olna. The new year will reveal the growth plan which will see players around the country representing the sport. Olna is looking forward to growing the Women’s division and other grades for upcoming New Zealand Long Blacks. Getting into the community with

public engagements is at the top of the list so that there is more awareness around the National Team and Sport in general. The New Zealand Long Blacks (Originals) landmarked sports history for New Zealand and Olna is looking forward to revealing the names on the Official sports plaque that will be seen in time for the 2022 season.

Thomas Woods - New Zealand Long Black Original

he emerging sport of Xtreme Drivers (Long Drive) drove full swing into 2021 with the thanks to JP Liebenberg - owner of Cavalier Homes (Waikato). JP is major sponsor to the New Zealand Long Blacks and the North & South Island (New Zealand XDL Championship 2021 & 2022). You will see two logos popping up in advertising as JP is owner of New Horizon Construction. “It’s always hard to promote a National Brand when a regional owner is in two feet to sponsor and the other regions aren’t keen, hence we have included the New Horizon Construction to ensure our marketing connects JP’s brands as a collective”. Says Olna Ford, founder and CEO of XDL. The NEW direction for the sport of XDL is to create and implement the framework to grow the sport of Long Drive at grassroots level whilst the professional league of XDL has major events and tours focus . The 16 regions and the

zones of New Zealand are a strong focus for Olna as her company is NSO for the sport. More events and public engagements will be seen in 2022 with plans for a range of XDR products and services to be launched in time for the XDL Grid to be launched with OPTISHOT (USA) this September. The XDL virtual tour championship will showcase the New Zealand designed grid that OPTISHOT software gurus have uploaded . The XDL virtual tour championship will have a live leaderboard on the IGANZ website www.iganz. co.nz from January 2022. With all this excitement for the sport and players, Olna praises her sponsor JP Liebenberg for believing in the sport and the vision to grow the business that ultimately is creating the opportunities for the players both in New Zealand and globally. The New Zealand Long Blacks uniform will be revealed in August 2021 with JP’s New Horizon Construction (logo) proudly seen.

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HIKURANGI GOLF CLUB INVITES YOU TO ENTER THE 17TH ANNUAL DAFFODIL DAY FRIDAY 27TH AUGUST 2021

(+1.1) The Winners played in testing conditions

The Winners were Waipu on their win! (94 points) against Kaitaia (50 points). The team members for Waipu: Diane Wright, Hanna Carrington, Catherine Jenkins, and Paea Paki. The team members for Kaitaia: Marj Duncan, Julie Carnachan, Brenda Muller, and Lorna Subritzky.

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17th Annual Daffodil Day Friday 27th August 2021

Charity Mixed Open Tournament 2021 Players to Assemble 9.30am for 10am shotgun start

Photo with the 3 winners alongside Richard and Gaylene Wilson Northpine and Tournament Organiser Douglas Shadbolt.

NORTHLAND GOLF - PENNANTS RESULTS

2021 Top Dog Winners - Stephen Cleal & Russell Clark

The weekday 18’s women’s pennants Division played recently in Waitangi.

The Club notes it’s Dale and Stephen’s 5th time winning this competition.

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WAIPU GOLF CLUB - BREAM BAY CLASSIC

Northpine Bream Bay Classic reducing the tournament to two rounds with the Winners being Men’s Open - Tyler Wood Ngahinepouri GC (+4.6) Defending Champion Men’s Masters - Dell Bain - Gulf Harbour GC (+0.9) Women’s Open - Amy Han - Titirangi GC

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WAIKATO

Manawatu Women’s District Pennant winning team.

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Waikare

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Waitomo

Osborne’s Best Ball Challenge

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12 Aug

Thames

Community Cancer Support Charity Mixed Open Golf Tournament

Women have completed a clean sweep

14-15 Aug

Te Awamutu

Foursomes Event

25 Aug

Huntly

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Rotorua & Springfield

Geyser Golf Classic

21 Sep

Omokoroa

Women’s Team Stableford Tournament

23-24 Oct

Ohope

Ohope 10,000 Men’s Open 36 Hole Tournament

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Waipawa

54 Hole Open Match Play

14-15 Aug

Napier

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20 Aug

Waipukurau

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31 Aug

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Kaitake’s Jack Van Prehn who won the Waikato U16 Stroke Play At Cambridge recently. Jack’s 36 hole score - 141: 7467was 3 strokes better than the winner of the U19 championship.

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Manawatu Golf Club with a bulging tro-

Manaia

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Te Ngutu

Eagles Golf Under 17 Mixed Tournament

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DTS Tournament

Pahiatua

Women Pahiatua American Foursomes

WELLINGTON

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Stratford

Egmont Champs

22 Aug

Manukorihi

Kiwi Butcher Tournament

4 Sep

Fitzroy

Bunnings Trade Taranaki Masters Day 1

5 Sep

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Bunnings Trade Taranaki Masters Day 2

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MANAWATU-WHANGANUI MANAWATU WOMEN’S PENNANTS TEAMS CREATE HISTORY 2021 Silver Pennant Winning Team

FEILDING GOLF CLUB’S RYAN ROONEY Feilding Golf Club’s Ryan Rooney who recently won the 2021 Waikato U19 Age Group Championships. Ryan shot rounds of 72, 72 to take the win at Cambridge Golf Club.

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PAHIATUA GOLF CLUB – RESULTS 14.07.2021 By contributor Colleen THURSDAY 1st July - Hibberd Trophy, Stableford 1st S Huddleston 33 points, 2nd D Campbell 31 points, 3rd M Broughton 30 points “She Loves Golf” ladies heading off up the first hole. Man-Wang’s pro Rhys Watkins has been coaching the ladies. SUNDAY 4th July – TARARUA SHEARING COCKIES STOCKIES TOURNAMENT - Stableford Senior Men: 1st C Bennett 37 points, 2nd G Stephens 33 points, 3rd= P Engelbrecht and K Pierey 31 points. Junior Men: 1st Tyson 33 points, 2nd= W Tohiariki, R Fryer and H August 31 points, 5th G Thomson 30 points Ladies: 1st L Cotton 35 points, 2nd P Bisset 34 points, 3rd D Smith 30 points Non-Golfers: 1st J Bennett-Davies 39 points, 2nd B Simpson 37 points, 3rd A Toheriri 35 points Longest Drives #10: G Stephens (Senior Men), L Thomson (Junior Men), L Cotton (Senior Ladies), M Hunter (Junior Ladies) N Coppell (Non-Golfer) Closest to Pin: J Smith (Senior Men #18), M Galvin (Junior Men #12), L Cotton (Senior Ladies #18), M Alding (Junior Ladies #9), J Bennett-Davies (Non-Golfer #9) Twos: C Bennett (14), M Thomson (14), A Stratham (9) TUESDAY 6th July – Olsen Cup Rd3 -Stableford

1st B Smith 33 points, 2nd D Smith 31 points, 3rd= M McAvoy, M Brislane and D Henricksen 30 points, 6th P Bisset 29 points Accuracy: Longest Putt #12: D Smith Twos: D Smith (9), C Daysh (18) THURSDAY 8th July – Hibberd Trophy, Stableford 1st K Bayne 38 points, 2nd J Delehanty 33 points, 3rd D Campbell 31 points FRIDAY 9th July – EAST OF THE RANGES TOURNAMENT - Stableford Senior Men: 1st= M Thomson and C Wallace 37 points, 3rd= B Fafeita and L McHardy 34 points Junior Men: 1st L Thomson 35 points, 2nd= G Thomson and N Rackham 32 points, Ladies: 1st= D Smith and P Bisset 32 points, 3rd P Huddleston 31 points Longest Drives #10: G Stephens (Senior Men), L Thomson (Junior Men), A Salmon (Ladies), J Van Vliet (Non-Golfer) Closest to Pin: V Salmon (Senior Men #18), R Fryer (Junior Men #12), D Harding (Ladies #18), M Lang (Non-Golfer #9) Twos: J Smith (14), Mike W (14), G Stephens (18), M Lang (18), V Salmon (18) WINNER OF THE TUI CUP: M Thomson on countback from C Wallace 37 points SATURDAY 10th July – Byrne Cup Rd3 (Medal) 1st C Wallace 69 nett, 2nd S Huddleston 73 nett, 3rd= J Cuttance and G Thomson 75 nett, 5th J Smith 77 nett Twos: G Thomson (12), S Huddleston (18) TUESDAY 13th July – LGU Gold Medal

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and Stableford Button, MBM Rd4 and 4th Qualifying 1st= T Cuttance and L Cotton 72 nett, 3rd= M Bollard, P Huddleston and L Wheeler 74 nett, 6th C Daysh 78 nett Accuracy: Longest Putt #18- M McAvoy, Twos: P Huddleston, T Cuttance (9), L Cotton (9), P Bisset (12) Medal winner: Trish and Lisa 72 nett, Stableford Button: M Bollard 37 points on countback Manawatu-Wanganui Ladies Interclub was completed with our Silver team placed 3rd from 10 teams after a win over

Great weather despite being proceeded by a heavy -3 degree frost on Sunday the 4th July had the Wairarapa Men’s 36 Hole Open Foursomes Tournament have a delayed start. With a full field, some good golf was seen to be played, it was good to see a full clubhouse during the lunch break and after the day’s play had finished. We are most thankful to the fantastic sponsors that provided the prize table they were: Premier Beehive, Urlar Vineyards, All Teed Up and Property Brokers. Gross results were: 1st Matthew Pegg and Ryan Fahey 140, 2nd Byron and Ivan Karaitiana 154, 3rd Tam Slaven and Lance Sayer 155, 4th Zeb Livingstone and

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Jeremy Harp 155, 5th Dan Taylor and Chris Gillespie 156. Nett results were: 1st Ljubo Bura and Alan Ujka 142, 2nd Geoff Ewington and Stu Northe 143, 3rd Paul Rooney and Kyle Russell 145, 4th Alan Old and Wayne Turner 147, 5th David Wills and Nigel Bailey 148. Thank you to our course volunteers and Nic Craig for the work done to run this Tournament. WELLINGTON NOTICEBOARD 14 Aug

Martinborough

Lefties Righties Tournament

22 Aug

Martinborough

Dick Bennett Memorial Tournament

22 Aug

Carterton

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TASMAN TASMAN GOLFER RYAN CHISNALL IS BACK

Tasman Golfer Ryan Chisnall is back with a blast tying the course record at the Tasman (Kina) Golf Club recently with a round of 64!!! Ryan eagled the 300 metre par 4 6th hole (his last of the day) to post the score! Ryan joins other Tasman local hero Sean Riordan with the course record! Chisnall also shot a scintillating 62 which included 12 birdies at Greenacres golf course on Tuesday to tie his own previous course record! Keep an eye out for Chis as we know this is only a start on his long road to brighter things! #chistracker

TASMAN CUP FINAL RESULTS!

The Tasman cup was played recently in testing conditions at at the Nelson Golf Club! The rebels team take on wiffins team for 1st place! It was the Rebels who took the win with finals MVP Connor Winter taking out Tasman #1 Kameran Clarke. In the other matches The Grimes team beat Motueka/ Takaka by half a point for 3rd and Greenacres beat Willy’s team for 5th! TASMAN NOTICEBOARD 7-8 Aug

Nelson

Lucas Salver/May Rowling - Women

14-15 Aug

Rarangi

36 Hole Stroke play

21-22 Aug

Motueka Golf Club - Sat Nelson Golf Club - Sun

Total Golf Open - Men/ Women

28-29 Aug

Westport

Regional Rep Match Triangular - Men

CANTERBURY

CANTERBURY CENTRAL VS CANTERBURY NORTH

The Annual Canterbury Central vs Canterbury North Representative fixture was held recently at the Waimakariri Gorge Golf Club.The morning foursomes matches were played in fine, warm conditions with the course in great order, before a cool southerly change and drizzle arrived to greet golfers for the afternoon single matches. Results were as follows: Seniors Foursomes - Canterbury Central 2, Canterbury North 3Singles - Draw 5-5Canterbury North 8-7 Masters Foursomes - Canterbury Central 0, Canterbury North 2 Singles - Canterbury Central 3.5-.5Canterbury Central 3.5-2.5 Intermediates Foursomes - Canterbury Central 1,Canterbury North 3 Singles - Canterbury Central 4.5-3.5Canterbury North 6.5-5.5 Overall - Canterbury Central 16, Canterbury North 17

ASHBY BERGH TROPHY & MCGUIRE HENDON CUP

The Ashby Bergh Trophy and McGuire Hendon Cup matches were played recently at Amberley Golf Club in fine, cool conditions with the course in great order. The Ashby Bergh Trophy match was between Tai Tapu Green (Canterbury Central Patterson Cup Winner) and Kaiapoi White (Canterbury North Templeton Cup Winner) with the Tai Tapu Green team of Sean Spencer, David Burt, Jason Blair, Derek Watson, Bevin Ryan and Don

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Le Page defeating Kaiapoi White’s Jason Miles, Paul Hughes, Graham Moore, Kevin Clarke, Andrew Hegarty and Allan Ives 4-2. The McGuire Hendon Cup match was between Hororata (Canterbury Central Patterson Cup Runner-up) and Waimakariri Gorge Black (Canterbury North Templeton Cup Runner-up). Waimak Gorge’s Lindsay Croy, Bryan Te Awa, Graeme Tallot, Mike Frisby, Ross Gilmour and Gibb Johnston defeated Hororata’s Shane Prendergast, James Perkins, Martin Wills, David Mansbridge, Graeme Marsh and Tony Edwards 4.5-1.5.

The Champion Avondale Gold team from left, Etienne Collier, Tim Graham, Donella Collier (Manager), Louis Edwards and Aidan Cheng are pictured above. Runners-up Russley Blue’s team of James Walker, Michael Visser, Salesh Naicker (Manager), Yash Naicker and Rahil Krishna are pictured below.

THE JUNIOR INTERCLUB MATCH PLAY FINAL BETWEEN AVONDALE GOLD AND RUSSLEY BLUE

The Junior Interclub Match Play Final between Avondale Gold and Russley Blue was played at Waimairi Beach recently in fine, cool conditions and the course in great order. The outcome of the game was not clear until the final hole with two of the matches going down to the wire before Avondale Gold edged out Russley Blue 3-1 to become Junior Interclub Champions for 2021.

RUSSLEY GOLF CLUB. GOLF NZ’S CLUB OF THE YEAR.

Russley Golf Club has come away with one of the most sought-after pieces of silverware at the National Golf Awards, the Club of the Year award. The award was given to a club that demonstrated excellence and have an outstanding record of achievement across all aspects of its operations. Russley Golf Club has ticked all the boxes and more. They’re constantly putting their hand

up, wanting to be involved. Whether it’s looking for ways to grow golf in Canterbury, making their golf club more environmentally friendly and sustainable, or looking for innovative ways of bringing money into the club, Russley Golf Club is into it. General Manager Giles Beal says Russley Golf Club is delighted to hear the news. “It’s fantastic news. The members will be really pleased to hear we are Club of the Year. We’ve been doing a lot over the last couple of years trying to make the club a better place for them. “We’ve been very supportive of Golf New Zealand’s initiatives like She Loves Golf and Futures. We are just trying to get more people playing golf in the region and be good citizens of golf in New Zealand. “We’ve been focusing on the presentation of the course and always thinking long-term. We’re very focused on our strategic direction and where the club will be in the next 10-years.” While the next 10-years are the focus, Russley Golf Club has grown from strength to strength in 2020 and recent years. They offer a vast range of golf services, from playing and learning opportunities for women, young people, and people with a disability. They also have just built a golf studio for regular coaching and club-fitting. Beal says growing golf in the region is a significant focus for the club.

“We’ll keep focusing on bringing people into the game. A big focus for us at the moment is the under 30 membership category. “We’re continuing to do lots with the golf coaching services we offer here, which is continually growing; we’ve just built a golf studio which has really assisted all the coaches here. “We’re also looking to ramp up our junior program a bit more over the next few months as well.” Sustainability is also important to the club, which is reflected in their sustainability plan, which Beal says is a big part of the club’s future. “We started working on that a few months ago, and there’s still a lot to do on it. It’s a big part of our future, especially with the limited water resources in Canterbury. We’re going to do some work with the GEO Foundation around greenhouse gases and things like that as well.”

TOBY RICHARDS TROPHY & DOUG CRESSWELL CUP

The Toby Richards Trophy and Doug Cresswell Cup matches were played at Avondale Golf Club recently in initially foggy conditions before the sun broke through later in the day, with the course in great order.

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Watson (absent Marcus Herron) pictured above, defeated Coringa’s Scott Ward, Oliver Shea, Bobby Pratt, Chris Choie, Dom Neill, Barry Stringer, Steve Satherley and Joh Kemp 4.5-3.5.

The Cresswell Cup match was between Bottle Lake (Winner of Metropolitan A) and Kaiapoi White (Winner of Templeton Cup) with the Bottle Lake team of, from left, Simon Carey, Noel Cheevers, Wayne Newsome, Ian Chaney, Lyall Grant, Trevor Hope, Shane Dwyer, Kevin Williams and Richard Falloon, pictured above, defeated Kaiapoi White 6-2.

The Kaiapoi team of, from left Jason Miles, Kevin Clarke, Graham Moore, James Maguire, Paul Hughes, Andrew Hegarty and Allan Ives (absent Jake Hosking) are pictured above with the Mott Trophy (Cresswell Cup Runner-up)

TEAM “GERALDINE GIRLS”

CANTERBURY GOLF TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP ORDER OF MERIT WINNERS

The Toby Richards Trophy between Coringa (Winner of Metropolitan B) and Tai Tapu Green (Winner of Patterson Cup) was closely fought before Tai Tapu’s team of, from left Dave Burt, Sean Spencer, Jason Blair, Murray Chapman, Shane Peters, Bevan Ryan and Derek

Team “Geraldine Girls” winners at the Pleasant Point Teams Stableford Tournament recently with a score of 121. Denise Kenny, Jenny Kellahan, Shona Bensemann and Susan Dwyer.

The Canterbury Golf Tour Championship Order of Merit Winners were recently presented with their trophies, plaques and prizes for the 2020/21 season. Order of Merit Winners are as follows and are pictured above: Under 16 Girl’s - Alisia Ren (Russley) & Jasmine Clancy (Russley)

Women’s Masters - Rachel Eder (Clearwater) Women’s Open - Amy Weng (Pegasus) & Maddie May (Clearwater) Under 13 Boy’s - Cooper Moore (Russley) Under 16 Boy’s - Cooper Moore Under 19 Men’s - Hayato Miya (Russley) Men’s Masters - Jonathan Stieller (Weedons) Men’s Open - Kazuma Kobori (Rangiora)

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Weedons

Weedons Ladies 4BBB & Open Tournament

13 Aug

Waimairi Beach

Waimairi Beach Women’s Team Stableford

13 Aug

Rangiora

Rangiora Friday Tournament

18 Aug

Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs Men's Mid Week Open

18 Aug

Amuri

Amuri Women’s Open

18 Aug

Charteris Bay

Boyle Cup Challenge

OTAGO/SOUTHLAND TINWALD GOLF CLUB - WINNERS

Tinwald Golf Club - The finals of the RSA Trophy & RSA cup where played recently. Winners Paul Hefford and Phil Bloomfield.

ROXBURGH GOLF CLUB IS CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF HOLDING ITS ANNUAL AUGUST TOURNAMENT - UPDATED By Ann Hill

Roxburgh Golf Club is celebrating 100 years of holding its Annual August Tournament. This has always been a crowd pleaser especially as it was formerly held in the August School holidays over 4 days. Nowadays, School holidays are much later so numbers travelling to tournaments are reduced. However after last year’s Covid shutdown, we had a wonderful 2 days of golf with full fields for both days, including the 36 hole competition. Historically school children were available for caddying in their school holidays and earned a bit of extra pocket money. However, more and more golfers use motorised carts on the course and have battery operated golf carts, so there is little caddying. The Roxburgh Golf Club is celebrating 100 years of August Tournaments with an evening of entertainment with Jamie Mackay and Eric Olsen, two very gifted speakers on Friday 20 August at 7pm in the Roxburgh Rugby Club Pavilion, followed by a light supper. A very warm welcome is extended to all past and present members and their partners to attend. Registration is essential by contacting Heather Hiscock, 021 2960395 h.hiscock@xtra.co.nz or John Pannett, 021 685056 johntinapannett@xtra.co.nz. The cost is $25 and please direct credit Roxburgh Golf Club 02 0953 0018314 00, reference Surname and 100T.

ROXBURGH GOLF CLUB

The Northland Golf Club is a par 71, 18hole course set in a peaceful rural valley with many native trees and bird life.

100TH ANNUAL AUGUST TOURNAMENT 3 DAYS OF GOLF

FRIDAY 20 AUGUST: 4BBB NETT Men/Women/Mixed Pairs • Max index 40.5 Sponsored by Southern Wide Real Estate and Rural Livestock Tee time: 10.30am • Entry Fee: $30.00 per person, includes on course BBQ, light refreshments. The Golf will be followed by Evening Function to celebrate 100th Annual Tournament (see notice and story in July edition of Golfer Pacific).

Try out our Monday special: $20 for 18 holes, $12 for 9 holes, if you’re looking for a way to iron out the wrinkles in your game, or just want to have a get-together with your mates.

SATURDAY 21 AUGUST: 36 HOLE MEN’S AND WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS Grades according to entries, max index 25.9 • Gross, medal plus incentive prizes Generously Sponsored by Golf Warehouse NZ Tee time: 8.00am • Entry Fee: $60.00 per person includes lunch and evening meal

2021 COUNTIES-MANUKAU VETERANS INTER-CLUB COMMUNITY 2021 You just need to turn up, and Round Club Venue® the Golf Shop team will look after you. Please contact us VVV CUP WAITERIMU* first if you require a golf cart.

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Cup Challenger

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SUNDAY 22 AUGUST: JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP AND 4BBB STABLEFORD Host Convenor Phone Email: Entry or Enquiry New Year W1/1-M 6/1

9.30 Mon 15 FEB^ Alternate Shot Pairs Paul Heath

027 2911125

Men, women, mixed pairs max index 40.5

Sponsored by Bill and Pauline Bain pgheath@xtra.co.nz

Auckland Ann Mn 28/1

Tee time: 12 noon • Entry Fee: $10.00 per person • Great prizes and Raffles

Waitangi Th 6/2 9.30 Tue 2 MAR^ Awhitu Bruce Wilson 09 2351299 awhitugolf@xtra.co.nz To enter any of these events: Email Paul at hazepd999@gmail.com OR text 027 255 9116 160 Pipiwai Rd, Whangarei | 09 435 0042 | facebook.com/northlandgolfclubinc Qualify 2 CLARKS BEACH 9.30 Tue 30 MAR Clarks Beach Nev McSweney 021 869 434 nevillejud@xtra.co.nz School Hol 28/3-14/4 EFTPOS AVAILABLE Qualify 1 AWHITU*

Qualify 3 ONEWHERO† Qualify 4 WAIUKU

9.30 Fri 23 APR 9.30 Tue 18 MAY^

Onewhero Waiuku

Les Johns Tim Howard

021 565411

lesleoniejohns@gmail.com

021 155 4113 alhaurintim@yahoo.co.uk

2021 VETERANS INTER-CLUB 2021 Qualify 5 COUNTIES-MANUKAU WAIKARE 9.30 Wed 16 JUNE Waikare Noel Steele 021 155COMMUNITY 4113 waikaregolf@xtra.co.nz Round JJJ CUP

Club Venue® WATTLE DWNS* SGS 9.30 ThuDate 29 JULY

Cup Challenger 3-Person Ambrose

Easter Fr 2-Mn 5/4 Anzac St 24-Mn 26/4

Public Holidays Queens B’Day Mn 1/6

Host Entry or Enquiry NewSchool Hols 4-19/7 Steve Convenor Ryan 021 Phone 294 8580 Email: s.j.ryan@hotmail.com Year W1/1-M 6/1

VVV WAITERIMU* FinalCUP 1 HAURAKI†

9.30 FEB^ Alternate Shot Pairs Paul Heath 027 2911125 9.30 Mon Wed 15 1 SEPT Hauraki SteveCrooymans 467 3209 pgheath@xtra.co.nz MonthlyAnn 5thMn Th 28/1 30/7 crooymansfamily@xtra.co.nz Auckland

Final 2 1 MARAMARUA Qualify AWHITU*

9.30 Thu 30MAR^ SEPT 9.30 Tue 2

Final 3 2 CLARKS HUNTLY BEACH 9.30 9.30 Tue 30 12 MAR OCT Qualify Final 4 3 ONEWHERO† PUKEKOHE Qualify

9.00 Fri Mon 8 APR NOV 9.30 23

CCC CUP4 WAIUKU† Qualify WAIUKU

9.30 Tue 9.30 Tue 23 18 NOV^ MAY^

Maramarua Awhitu Huntly/Waiterimu Clarks Beach Pukekohe Onewhero NettWaiuku Strokeplay

AndreRuiterman 09 236 0513 Bruce Wilson 2351299

acsr@actrix.gen.nz awhitugolf@xtra.co.nz

School Waitangi Hol 26/9-11/10 Th 6/2

Murray Liddle Nev McSweney

027 869 813 434 6000 nevillejud@xtra.co.nz mrrayntl@hotmail.com 021

Labour Hol Day28/3-14/4 Mn 26/10 School

David Gardiner Les Johns

027 565411 280 0515 lesleoniejohns@gmail.com gpesl@xtra.co.nz 021

Tim Tim Howard Howard

021 021 155 155 4113 4113 alhaurintim@yahoo.co.uk alhaurintim@yahoo.co.uk

9.30 Wed 16 JUNE Waikare Noel Steele 021 155 4113 * 9-HOLE COURSE PLAYER LIMITS: BB Stroke Play 72; AS Pairs Play 84; 3-Person Ambrose 96. JJJ CUP WATTLE DWNS* 9.30 Thu 29 JULY 3-Person Ambrose Steve Ryan 021 294 8580 ® FEES: Q&F Rounds $20pp; Pukekohe F4, VVV, JJJ, CCC = $25pp. Note: Clubs may vary rate. Final 1 HAURAKI† 1 SEPT 90-Mins Hauraki 027 467 3209 † CONVENORS MEETING: 9.30 Held Wed in Clubrooms before Start SteveCrooymans | ^ Changed event dates. Final 2 MARAMARUA 9.30 Thu 30 SEPT Maramarua AndreRuiterman 09 236 0513 Qualify 5 WAIKARE

Final 3

HUNTLY

9.30 Tue 12 OCT

Huntly/Waiterimu

Final 4

PUKEKOHE

9.00 Mon 8 NOV

Pukekohe

CCC CUP WAIUKU†

9.30 Tue 23 NOV^

Nett Strokeplay

waikaregolf@xtra.co.nz s.j.ryan@hotmail.com crooymansfamily@xtra.co.nz

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Murray Liddle

027 813 6000 mrrayntl@hotmail.com

Labour Day Mn 26/10

David Gardiner

027 280 0515 gpesl@xtra.co.nz

Monthly 5th Th 29/10

Tim Howard

021 155 4113 alhaurintim@yahoo.co.uk

* 9-HOLE COURSE PLAYER LIMITS: BB Stroke Play 72; AS Pairs Play 84; 3-Person Ambrose 96. ® FEES: Q&F Rounds $20pp; Pukekohe F4, VVV, JJJ, CCC = $25pp. Note: Clubs may vary rate. † CONVENORS MEETING: Held in Clubrooms 90-Mins before Start | ^ Changed event dates. August 2021 28

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GERALDINE TRIUMPH AT STYLEMASTER Stylemaster Winners Geraldine 4 Above: Stylemaster Tray: Geraldine: Sisi Silcock, Jan Kidd, Margaret Bolton, Colleen Gibbs 15 Aorangi clubs competed in the Aorangi Stylemaster competition held at Pleasant Point Golf Club Friday 25 June. Two pairs from each club played a foursome competition with the best combined team net winning the Stylemaster Tray. Results: The Geraldine team of Sisi Silcock and Jan Kidd (net 66), Margaret Bolton and Colleen Gibbs (net 70), took out the title with a combined net score of 136. Runners up: Mayfield - Christine Ross and

Sue Graham (net 67), Judy Webb and Lal Mulligan (net 70) 137. 3rd: Pleasant Point - Ali Barrett and Angela Curry (net 71), Trish Crump and Rose Allison (net 71) Methven Jug - Pair with the Best Net score (not in the winning team) were C Ross/S Graham Mayfield (net 67). Runner up: J Webb/L Mulligan Mayfield (net 70) Two’s Gonny Muldrew and Marg McKenzie (North Otago). Jenny Bolitho and Brenda Davies (Temuka)

Above: Methven Jug: Mayfield: Christine Ross, Sue Graham

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Waihi Golf Club is a wonderful par 72, 5685m golf course situated amongst beautiful lush green surroundings, overlooking the Waihi Township and surrounding farm land. The course is expertly maintained and managed and will be a challenge whatever your skill level.

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