NEWS FROM AROUND THE REGIONS

WAIKATO

NGARUAWAHIA GOLF CLUB.

THE WINNERS OF THE 2022 GOLF NZ NATIONAL ROSEBOWL COMPETITION and Robyn Pellow (Silver) have together won the recently played New Zealand Golf 2022 NATIONAL Rosebowl Competition.

These ladies successfully beat out 12 other Waikato District teams when they played at Walton Golf Club back in November, 2022. Their scores then went up against the participating regions across NZ. With a combined adjusted gross stableford score of 136.4, this put Waikato firmly on top of with Auckland coming in 2nd with 132.2 points followed by 3rd place Hawkes Bay/Poverty Bay.

BAY OF PLENTY

THE 2023 METLIFECARE 54H STROKEPLAY VETS TOURNAMENT

The 2023 MetLifecare 54H Strokeplay Vets Tournament was played at Mount

Maunganui Golf Club recently mostly in BOP sunshine although a few drops of liquid sunshine were felt throughout the final day.

The trophy winners are shown here with Nina Roos from headline sponsor, Metlifecare Retirement Villages.

L-R: Ladies Overall Best Nett (213) - Judi Colman (Omanu), Men’s Overall Best Nett (206) - Brian Peters (Omanu), Nina Roos, Men’s Overall Best Gross (216) - Ken Meaden (Muriwai), Ladies Overall Best Gross (262) - Carron Thompson (Wanganui).

‘LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH’ MIDWEEK OPENS

EVENT CALENDAR

29th March 2023

19th April (3rd Wed)

31st May

28th June

26th July - Mid Winter

30th August

27th September

25th October

29th Nov Xmas Open

27th Dec NYear Pairs

31st January 2024

28th February

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HAWKE’S BAY

HAWKES BAY GOLF CLUB FLOODS AND DAMAGE - CYCLONE GABRIELLE

Recent photos from Napier Golf club showing flood damage of Cyclone Gabrielle and the aftermath of silt and debris. Hawkes Bay Golf clubs’ bore the brunt of the cyclone. Events and pennants are on hold due to course clean up. All the best to our Hawkes Bay Golf club colleagues.

MANAWATU-WHANGANUI

RESULTS FROM RANGITIKEI GOLF CLUB:

Results from Rangitikei Golf Club: Wednesday 8th February - Competition

Stableford:

Alan Wix 40pts, Richard Norton, Garry Edwards & Russell Kane 37pts, Noel Crocker & Ken Bayne 36pts, Neville Berendt & Clive Robinson 35pts, Pat McCarthy, Chris Duffy, Dion Hawkins & Keith Hickman 34pts, Stew de Burgh 33pts, Lynne McDonald & Geoff Ingram 32pts.

Twos: Alan Wix - 3rd.

Best Stableford on 9, 10 & 11: Neville Berendt with 7pts.

Lucky Draw: Stella Berendt.

Results from Rangitikei Golf Club: Saturday 11th February - Medal & Put- ting:

Seniors:

Kevin Smith nett 70, Sean Khov & Ian Harvey nett 71, Kelvin Burt nett 72,

Karen Yorke & Deb Ward nett 73, Alan Wix nett 74 & Jay Jay Thompson nett 75.

Juniors:

Joseph Tapper nett 63, John Luckham nett 65, Stew de Burgh nett 67, Joe Yorke nett 68, Neville Berendt nett 69, Bronwyn Ewens & Cynthia Luckham nett 7o, Joe Ferrier nett 73.

Twos: Bill Ward - 3rd.

Nearest Pin on 16th: Alan Wix

Helen Giles Best Putting Comp: Kelvin Burt & Ian Harvey 21puts.

Lucky Draw: Dan Scotson

Results from Rangitikei Golf Club:

Wednesday 1st February - Competition

Stableford:

Kevin Taylor 40pts, Stew de Burgh, Michelle Mossop & Stella Berendt 38pts, Russell Jones 36pts, Noel Crocker 35pts, Neville Berendt, Lynne McDonald, Wallace Miller & Bryan Northcott 34pts.

Best Stableford on 9, 10 & 11. - Stephen Ryan.

Lucky Draw: Neil Atkins.

Results from Rangitikei Golf Club:

Saturday 4th February - Competition

Medal:

Course:- Hidden Gem:

Seniors:

Alan Wix - nett 69, Graeme Stephens nett 72, Dan Scotson, & Ron Harris nett 74, Marty Field & Geoff Ingram nett 76, Peter Thompson nett 78 [by lot]

Juniors:

Karen Yorke nett 74, Neville Berendt & Derek Philipps nett 75, Bronwyn Ewens, Noel Crocker & Clive Robinson Nett 77, Michelle Mossop nett 78, Ian Mackay &

Cynthia Luckham nett 79.

Twos: Ron Harris 3rd & 5th.

Lucky Draw: Wendal Masters.

Nearest Pin on 12th: Edith Leary.

Results from Rangitikei Golf Club:

Wednesday 8th February - Competition

Stableford:

Alan Wix 40pts, Richard Norton, Garry Edwards & Russell Kane 37pts, Noel Crocker & Ken Bayne 36pts, Neville Berendt & Clive Robinson 35pts, Pat McCarthy, Chris Duffy, Dion Hawkins & Keith Hickman 34pts, Stew de Burgh 33pts, Lynne McDonald & Geoff Ingram 32pts.

Twos: Alan Wix - 3rd.

Best Stableford on 9, 10 & 11: Neville Berendt with 7pts.

Lucky Draw: Stella Berendt.

Results from Rangitikei Golf Club:

Saturday 11th February - Medal & Putting:

Seniors:

Kevin Smith nett 70, Sean Khov & Ian Harvey nett 71, Kelvin Burt nett 72, Karen Yorke & Deb Ward nett 73, Alan Wix nett 74 & Jay Jay Thompson nett 75.

Juniors:

Joseph Tapper nett 63, John Luckham nett 65, Stew de Burgh nett 67, Joe Yorke nett 68, Neville Berendt nett 69, Bronwyn Ewens & Cynthia Luckham nett 7o, Joe Ferrier nett 73.

Twos: Bill Ward - 3rd.

Nearest Pin on 16th: Alan Wix

Helen Giles Best Putting Comp: Kelvin Burt & Ian Harvey 21puts.

Lucky Draw: Dan Scotson Play

Easy Walking

The 65 par, 18 hole course, with 8 par 3’s challenges established golfers whilst providing fun and enjoyment for beginners and social groups. Our course is an easy 3 hours walking if time is a factor.

Relaxation

Use our club house for your next sale, conference or seminar combined with a round of golf and an evening barbecue. A great venue for social clubs, inter-branch events and get-togethers.

Perfect Location

In the heart of the Waikato it’s only a short drive in any direction to Rotorua, Waitomo Caves, Taupo, Hamilton, Tauranga or even Mt Ruapehu. Cart hire available ($40).

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CANTERBURY

2023 CANTERBURY STROKE PLAY RESULTS

Dominic Brettkelly (Clearwater) wins the Canterbury Stroke Play at Waimairi Beach by 4 shots from Reid Hilton (Russley) and a further 4 shots to Cooper Moore (Clearwater) and Liam Hewitt (Queenspark). Brettkelly had established a strong lead after Saturday’s 2 rounds, being 13 under and 7 shots ahead. A sol- id par round on Sunday was sufficient to take out the Canterbury Title, along with the South Island Stroke Play title which was run in conjunction with the Canterbury event.

Chloe So (Pakaranga) won the Womens event on 225, 2 shots ahead of Yoonae Jeong (Wakatipu).

Overnight leader Andrew Hobbs (Otago) had to go an extra hole with Aaron Forsyth (Waitikiri) to claim the Mens Master’s title, winning the first sudden death play off hole with a birdie.

Kim Moggach’s (Waitikiri) final round 76 gave her a one shot victory over the overnight leader Naomi Wallace (Waitikiri) to take out the Women’s Masters event.

Cooper Moore continued his strong tournament form by winning the Under 19 Strokeplay title.

CANTERBURY

MEN’S OVER 50’S & 60’S INTERCLUB

The Final round of Canterbury Men’s Over 50’s & 60’s Interclub was played recently at Weedons Country Club. The popular competition attracted a record 24 teams who played six rounds during the 2022/23 season.

Winning Teams:

Over 50’s Team Gross - Christchurch & Over 50’s Team Net - Tai Tapu

Over 60’s Team Gross - Amberley & Over 60’s Team Net - Tai Tapu

OTAGO/SOUTHLAND

THE ANNUAL AORANGI GOLF WAITANGI DAY TOURNAMENT

The annual Aorangi Golf Waitangi Day tournament take place at Ashburton in idyllic conditions.

The Fairlie team comprised of Lisa Forrester, Marie Anderson, Denise Biggs, Geoff Horler, Chris O’Neil and Hamish Lane took the chocolates with a team stableford total of 216. Rakaia finished 4 shots back on a total of 212.

Individual winners saw Marie Anderson from Fairlie claim the top Captain prize with 39 points, whilst the top club member prizes were shared with an astounding 44 points between Sharon Bradford (Ashburton) and Val Sisson (Rakaia).