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bout time.

Two words, three syllables, were all it took to summarise my reaction when Josh Geary rescued a faltering career with a breakthrough win in the Western Australian Open last month.

That success has not quite propelled Geary from the basement to the penthouse but it certainly has given him a timely lift – and secured his PGA Tour of Australasia playing rights for this summer.

And, boy, was it needed. Only months earlier Geary had been scratching around on mini circuits in the United States to pay the bills, having lost his status on the second tier web.com Tour. He had nowhere to call home, apart from the abode of his parents at Mt Maunganui.

Geary had played the secondary tour for several years in the US without quite managing to lift himself above the flotsam and jetsam. But at least he had a card and somewhere to play.

That all changed and he returned to New Zealand this year fully aware he was ap-

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Go get ’em Josh proaching a crucial crossroads. Sure, he promptly won the Carrus Open in Tauranga, for the third time, but the domestic Charles Tour title does not register in the wider scheme of things.

But it obviously gave his confidence a boost, something he stored in his luggage on the long flight to Perth before taming a field containing a host of Australians.

It marked the most important moment of his career to date, a career that had seen him spend two seasons in Canada before graduating on to the secondary circuit in the US, then known as the Nationwide Tour. During those times he was one of three Kiwi tyros looked on as emerging talents. Brad Iles was another Nationwide regular tipped for success while Brad Heaven, the 2004 New Zealand Open

runnerup, was biding his time in Canada waiting for a call from Mrs Opportunity.

Fast forward to today: Geary is still battling away; Heaven has turned to player management to make a living; and Iles has slipped off the radar and was last sighted wearing his trademark grin while pulling pints behind a bar in Queenstown.

At 28, Geary has time to realise his undoubted potential. There is no question he has the game to prosper but golf is so fickle and plays trick with the mind. It’s a tough gig.

Belief, confidence and perseverance are as important as a finely crafted swing – just ask any one of a number of Kiwi pros with the ability to take their games to a new level.

Like Mike Hendry and Mark Brown, Geary would not look out of place on the biggest stage.

Tim Wilkinson and Danny Lee have proven the value of hard work as they earned their PGA Tour status for the new season in the US. It’s not too late for Geary to join them at some stage. At least his win in Western Australia was a step in the right direction.

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World Cup pairing named Rotorua prepares M for Seniors ike Hendry and Tim Wilkinson have been named to represent New Zealand at the lucrative World Cup of Golf in Melbourne.

The 57th edition of the tournament will be staged at Royal Melbourne on November 18-24.

It will comprise 60 players who will play four rounds of strokeplay, with no cut, for US$7m and another US$1m up for grabs for the teams event.

Hendry and Wilkinson earned their places through their positions on the world rankings on the qualification date of September 23.

Hendry, who is based on the Japan Golf Tour in 2013, returns for his second appearance at the event after finishing 16th in 2011 in China alongside Gareth Paddison.

Michael Hendry. Photo: Photosport Wilkinson, who advanced from the web.com Tour this year to earn his PGA Tour card for 2014, will ranking place ahead of former US amateur champion Danny Lee at the make his debut in the event.

PGA of New Zealand chief execu- time of qualification.

Lee has every right to feel a bit tive Duncan Simpson believed the Kiwis would be competitive at the hard done by. Following his top-10 famed Alister MacKenzie-designed finish at the Web.Com Tour Championship in October, Lee was ranked layout.

“Mike and Tim have both played 297th, 21 places ahead of Wilkinson.

“It is just bad luck timingon competitive tours this wise for Danny,” Simpyear and with considerason said. ble success,” Simpson said.

“He is clear now but at “I expect that they the time Tim just pipped will be pretty excithim. It was a close bated by this opportutle but we were confinity to represent dent that either would be their country and a great representative take on the world’s for New Zealand at this best at Royal Melevent and Tim has his bourne. It will be chance.” a great test for both Hendry has enjoyed a of them to see where fine debut season in Jatheir games are at.” pan. He has won three New Zealand No 1 titles this year – defendHendry, now 200th in ing his title at the New the world rankings, Zealand PGA Championwas a clear choice but ship and winning the StarWilkinson earned his wood Classic in Fiji and the place by only one Tim Wilkinson. Photo: Photosport

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Wilkinson was the most consistent player on the web.Com Tour with a win and 10 top-15 finishes seeing him finish 10th on the moneylist in the regular season.

A selection of some of golf’s biggest international stars, including Matt Kuchar (US), Matteo Manassero (Italy) and Thongchai Jaidee (Thailand) have already committed to the World Cup. New Zealand teams have a remarkable record at the World Cup. The Kiwis have played in every World Cup apart from two since it began in 1953.

They have finished runners-up on two occasions – Bob Charles and Walter Godfrey in 1967 in Mexico and David Smail and Michael Campbell finished in a share of second in Japan in 2001.

Frank Nobilo, who now works as an analyst for the Golf Channel in the US, holds the record for representing New Zealand the most at the World Cup with 14 appearances.

The 59th New Zealand Seniors Golf Association national tournament is to be held at the Rotorua (Arikikapakapa) Golf Club on December 2-6.

The men play a medal round for best gross, stableford and nett trophies and the teams trophy, then four days of matchplay in sections of 16.

The women play four days for the best overall gross, nett and stableford trophies. The best three out of the four rounds count for the stableford trophy.

It is expected that about 80 men and 42 women from throughout the North Island will be taking part.

Many of the players who play in this tournament have done so for a number of years and multiple NZSGA champions include A Relph (Rotorua), who won the title three times, T Furniss (St Andrews, Hamilton) and AE Wilkinson (Mount Maunganui), who both have won the title four times, and Brian Ducker (Mount Maunganui), who has been champion seven times in

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aimairi Beach have moved a step closer to becoming fully operational again after the first concrete slab was poured for their new clubhouse.

The concrete pour marked an important milestone for the club which had waited over two years for this moment.

The club, located in the seaside town of New Brighton in Christchurch, have already spent $1.7 million rebuilding their course after liquefaction destroyed 16 of the 18 holes in the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.

Following major reconstruction, the club reopened an 18-hole course on May 1, after being postponed three times due to continued earthquake damage from subsequent quakes.

The clubhouse and implement shed were also badly damaged in the February 2011 quake and were originally expected to be rebuilt in time for the May opening.

However, consent was only granted in June following extensive media coverage on the club’s plight.

Club manager John Herdman said it had been a “frustrating period of time” but there was now a glimmer of hope at the end of the tunnel.

“It’s great to finally see work actually taking place on the clubhouse site,” Herdman said.

“We’re all excited to see the finished re-

An artist’s impression of the new clubhouse at Waimairi Beach. Photo: Supplied sult and get back to normal play, and members are really looking forward to being able to have a post-round beer and chat at the 19th at the new clubhouse.”

The quake-damaged former clubhouse building was demolished last month and the new one will open by the end of February.

The new clubhouse has been designed by architects Opus Architecture in their Christchurch studio.

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located under a simple low-pitched, hipped roof with wide eaves giving the appearance of a flat roofed pavilion. It covers about 510 square metres and is located towards the centre of the course site, providing a focal point for players starting and finishing their rounds.

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Geary in breakthrough win

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educed to scraping a living in the minitours in the United States, Josh Geary has returned home like a man on a mission.

The Mt Maunganui professional lost his card on the second tier web.com Tour in the US this year and got by traipsing about the mini circuits.

But his demotion has fired Geary up, as reflected in his form since, as he won the Charles Tour’s Carrus Open at Tauranga for the third time, finished tied for 20th in the Western Australian PGA Championship then collected his first victory on the PGA Tour of Australasia with a five-stroke win in the Western Australian Open at Mount Lawley.

The 28-year-old fired a seven-under-par 65 in the final round at Mount Lalwey for a 72-hole total of 15-under 273.

“I set out there with high hopes and played great all day,” Geary said.

“I kept within myself and managed to finish it off quite nicely.”

Geary, who won the Carrus Open by the small matter of eight strokes, began the final round in WA one shot behind overnight leader Kris Mueck, of Victoria, said he was pretty comfortable as he chased his first title on Australian soil.

“I was pretty relaxed, I tried to stay calm and not let the outside influences affect what I was doing. You always want to have the battle on the final day. But it’s nice to know I had it somewhat sewn up if I played within myself.”

Geary’s victory saw him join an impressive list of past WA Open champions, including the likes of Gary Player, Greg Norman, Ian Baker-Finch, Brett Rumford and Stephen Leaney.

“It has been six or seven years now that I have been trying for a win,” Geary said.

“The highest hurdle is the first one. Now I have broken

through I should be good for the near future.”

Geary’s latest victory earned him a start in the following week’s Perth International and, more importantly, secured his Tour card for the remainder of this season and 2014.

“This means a lot right now, especially with my status,” said Geary, who attended PGA Tour of Australasia qualifying school earlier this year.

“It also assures me starts all summer. It is huge from my career point of view.”

He is sure he will make an impact this summer.

“I have been hitting it well and putting great. My head is in a good place, too. I think I am ready for another couple of wins.”

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ew Zealand Golf has named a strong team to contest the 2013 Asia-Pacific amateur teams championship in Thailand on November 14-17.

Vaughan McCall (Gore), Joshua Munn (Manawatu), Luke Toomey (Lochiel) and Cameron Jones (Gulf Harbour) (pictured above, left to right) have been selected for the Nomura Cup event at the Santiburi Country Club in Chiang Rai. New Zealand Golf high performance manager Gregg Thorpe believed the

team had a great chance of claiming the title for the second time.

“These guys have performed consistently both home and abroad in the past 18 months and have earned their place on merit,” Thorpe said.

“Vaughan and Josh are seasoned competitors at the international level while Luke and Cameron have shown some exciting form in 2013 to be selected in the senior team for the first time. It is a great opportunity for them to perform on a big stage.

“We believe that we have

a well-balanced team who will very competitive and represent New Zealand well at this prestigious event.”

The last time New Zealand held aloft the Nomura Cup was in 1995 when it was held at Russley in Christchurch.

The Nomura Cup is a biennial competition rotated among the Asia-Pacific region. It was first held in the Philippines in 1963.

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uckland’s leading female amateur Munchin Keh has delivered a fine come-from-behind win to claim the Carrus Open in Tauranga.

The 21-year-old (Titirangi), who began in a share of the lead with Tyla Kingi (Opitiki) and professional Jenna Hunter carded an even-par 72 which was good enough to hold off Waikato’s Hanna Seifert by one stroke and win back to back Charles Tour titles.

“I am pretty relieved and excited to win,” Keh said after returning a 72-hole total of 296 following rounds of 74, 76, 74 and 72.

“It is great to win here on my first time playing this tournament.

I didn’t play too well in the first two rounds but I fought my way back into contention.

“It is great to win two titles in a row (on The Charles Tour)... I am looking forward to coming back here again next year.”

Seifert had a hot start to be the player to beat. She birdied three out of the opening five holes of the last round to jump out to a three-shot lead and retained that advantage after 10 holes.

But a calamitous four-putt on the par-three 12th, the infamous Knoll, which resulted in a double bogey, saw her drop back to the pack.

Keh, who won the New Zealand amateur championship in 2012 at Mount Maunganui, birdied the 13th and 14th to seize her opportunity and get back into a share of the lead at eight-over.

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Keh was her typical methodical self down the last.

She found the middle of the fairway, the heart of the green and two-putted for victory.

“Going down 18 I wasn’t too sure what I needed to do to win so it was a nice feeling to know that I had done enough.”

It continued her remarkable record in 2013. Keh had earlier won the North Island and South Island strokeplay titles and the Charles Tour’s Muriwai Open.

“It’s been a great year. I have made a few changes and they are working out so that is good. I have been putting in a lot of time on my short game and I have some new irons and it is all going well.”

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It is great to win two titles in a row (on The Charles Tour)... I am looking forward to coming back here again next year.

part of the Auckland team to defend the national interprovincial title next month at Muriwai.

“I don’t think any team has ever won the title three times consecutively so we are hoping to do that.”

The Carrus Open men’s title was won for the third time by Mt Maunganui professional Josh Geary, who carded a closing round of five-under 65 for a 72-hole total of 18-under 262.

He was eight shots clear of fellow professionals Troy Ropiha and Richard Lee.

Carrus Open leading scores (P denotes professional):-

Men (par 70) 262 – Josh Geary (P) 66 67 64 65 270 – Troy Ropiha (P) 64 66 71 69, Richard Lee (P) 66 65 66 73 274 – David Klein (P) 63 69 71 71, Josh Carmichael (P) 67 66 68 73 276 – Dominic Barson (P) 72 65 73 66, Nick Gillespie (P) 67 70 69 70, Peter SpearmanBurn (P) 66 68 68 74 277 – Blair Riordan (Takaka) 69 71 69 68, Leonard Morgan (P) 71 65 71 70 278 – Tae Koh (Manukau) 68 68 77 65, Kieran Muir (P) 66 70 69 73 279 – Fraser Wilkin (P) 68 67 76 68, Doug Holloway (P) 68 70 71 70 Women (par 72) 296 – Munchin Keh (Titirangi) 74 76 74 72 297 – Hanna Seifert (Lochiel) 77 72 76 72 298 – Lita Guo (Remuera) 73 73 79 73 300 – Jenna Hunter (P) 73 76 75 76 302 – Tyla Kingi (Opotiki) 74 74 76 78 303 – Alanna Campbell (Omanu) 78 73 76 76 307 – Heather Keefe (Rotorua) 77 75 79 76 308 – Phillis Meti (P) 76 77 75 80 309 – Holly Winter (Manaia) 82 71 80 76 310 – Emma Clayton (Manawatu) 76 74 81 79

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Junior Classic Northland amateur Kadin Neho has finished fourth at the Srixon International Junior Classic in New South Wales.

The 17-year-old from the Whangarei Golf Club, who became the first Northlander to win the New Zealand title in April, carded an even-par 71 in the final round at the Maitland Golf Club to finish on a one-over 284.

Neho shot rounds of 70, 70, 74 and 71 to finish nine shots back from Australian Harrison Endycott.

It continued a dream season for Neho. His followed up his NZ amateur success to be the

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He was also a key figure in Whangarei Boys’ High School’s title defence of the New Zealand secondary schools title at Templeton.

In the women’s championship, Auckland’s Wenyung Keh and Wellington’s Julianne Alvarez finished third and in a share of fourth place respectively.

Keh was 14 shots behind the champion, Australian Shelly Shin, with national amateur champion Alvarez another two shots back.

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Gillespie shines at Kilgoorlie

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ellingt o n pro Nick Gillespie has finished runner-up at the Western Australia PGA Championship in Kalgoorlie.

The 25-year-old carded a three-under-par 69 in the final round to finish on a 10-under total of 278, level with trainee professional Jack Wilson, before the Australian prevailed on the first hole of the playoff.

Wilson, 22, of Melbourne, is the first trainee to win a PGA Tour of Australasia title.

Gillespie, a former New Zealand ama-

teur representative searching for his first win since claiming the Shirley Open in 2011 on the Charles Tour, shot rounds of 69, 67, 73 and 69 for a strong showing in a quality field.

He handled the pressure superbly in the final round with four birdies and a bogey to come from behind and force extra holes. But he came up just short of securing his first pro title on Australian soil in sudden death.

Kieran Muir was the next best of the Kiwis when he carded a 70 in the final round to finish in a share of 13th place on 287.

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Waipu pair from NZ win 2013 Best Ball

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aipu golfers Craig Duffus and Ian Kitchen are the Best Ball champions for 2013.

Their combined total of 90 stableford points was enough to beat off Runners up Rhys Collins and Brett Carsburg (88 points) from Kingaroy QLD. Third place on count back was awarded to local Auckland Golfers Roger Sowman, and Barry Dyer (87 points) who won the Formosa club event from Mike Dearmer and Anthony Dearmer (TeMarua NZ).

Ian and Craig played consistent golf over the two days with day 1 score 44 pts and day 2 round 46 pts. The prize giving night was not without its drama as the event was originally called a tie with the Runners up called the Winner on count back. The administrative error was soon corrected and Ian and Craig announced the winners on the night. All prizes as announced are honoured.

Full 2013 Final results can be viewed at http://www.golferpacific.co.nz/bestball.html The Best Ball final was played over 2 days October 21-22 2013 in superb spring conditions. The first round of the 2013 Best Ball final was played at Lakes Resort

2013 Best Ball Challenge National Final winners Craig Duffus and Ian Kitchen (Waipu). Photo: Supplied Pauanui, followed by Round 2 at Formosa Resort Auckland. Golfer’s experienced

contrasting days. The championship course of Lakes Pauanui was fast and true, with

testing hazards. On the 2nd day at Formosa Golf Resort Greens were slower and the rolling contour of the course testing.

Players were more than compensated by the spectacular scenery of Rangitoto Island and the sparkling Waitemata Harbour.

40 Golf clubs 2500 golfers across Australia and New Zealand contested the 2013 Best Ball Challenge Final for 2013.

Winning pairs automatically qualify to the Best Ball Challenge final, which this year was held in Auckland New Zealand October 20-23. Wining club pairs won 3 nights Hotel accommodation, Welcome and Prize Giving Dinner, Golf transfers, 2 rounds of championship golf.

The winning pairs won Golf product plus a golf Holiday, along with the runners up. 50 golfers won the Lucky prize draw.

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Accommodated and Hosted by Cypress Lakes Resort, 2 rounds of championship golf, at that course and The Vintage Golf Resort.

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NEW ZEALAND GOLF UPDATE

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Dean Murphy The value of the Charles Tour

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he legacy of the Charles Tour having an impact on our elite golfers’ careers has continued in emphatic fashion.

Josh Geary, who recently won the WA Open for his first win on the PGA Tour of Australasia, only two weeks after winning the Carrus Open, said the Charles Tour was vital for his game heading into a busy summer without a card.

“I love what the Charles Tour is doing as well and it is good to see it growing and giving our top amateurs and rookie pros the chance to play four round competitive golf. It is also good for guys like me who don’t really have too much to play in when you miss your card,” Geary said.

Geary had lost his card on the web.com Tour and came home to Tauranga to put “the best form of his life” to the test in a tournament format.

He performed superbly in testing con-

ditions to record an eightshot win – and his third in as many starts at Tauranga – and then went on to record a top 20 and his most important win in Perth.

It is for this reason that Geary, like most of our elite players, “will play the Charles Tour at every opportunity I get because they are an important stepping stone to get ready for bigger events”.

Geary is not alone. Recently, Jim Cusdin, who won his first four round pro event at the Carrus Open in 2011, secured the Queensland Sunshine Tour 2012-13 order of merit title. The Waikato pro is now eying qualifying for the Asian Tour.

New Zealand No 1 Michael Hendry recorded his first four-round win as a professional at the Carrus Open before he went on to win the New Zealand PGA Championship twice.

Mark Brown, a two-time winner on the Charles Tour, used the local series to

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New Zealand Golf Chief Executive relaunch his professional career and he won the Sail Open and then the Johnnie Walker Classic to secure his European Tour card.

There are also a host of elite amateurs like Joshua Munn, Cameron Jones, Fraser Wilkin, Ben Campbell, Luke Toomey and Kadin Neho, to mention a few, who have gone on to great things after benchmarking themselves against players like Geary, Hendry and Brown.

World No 1 amateur Lydia Ko was desperate for competition and the quality men’s fields at Charles Tour events provided the superstar teen with players to measure herself against.

The list of Charles Tour champions and their international success is extensive.

There is no doubt in the value of playing four round professional tournaments at some of the county’s finest layouts, and the chance for our best to mentor the up and comers, is producing results.

We are very appreciative of the likes of Carrus, ask>metro, Taranaki Energy, John Jones Steel and LawnMaster (and others) who have made staging Charles Tour events possible.

We currently have five events – LawnMaster Classic (Manawatu), Taranaki Energy Open, ask>metro Muriwai Open, Carrus Open (Tauranga) and the John

Jones Steel Harewood Open.

We need more to continue building this pathway and get more players on tours and winning around the world which, as we have seen with Lydia and Cambo, has a phenomenal impact on our game.

With the increased media coverage that the Charles Tour also offers golf clubs and sponsors receive real value.

We encourage clubs and corporates, who have an interest in golf, to look into supporting a Charles Tour event in their province as we look to develop it further.

The goal for the local series is to have 10 events at great courses all over New Zealand and now is the time for pushing this forward. We believe in the concept and have invested in it significantly over the past six years.

We look forward to building on The Charles Tour in 2014 and if you want to get involved we’d love to hear from you.

As Mark Brown said: “The Charles Tour is great. Love the concept and it is really working. We just need more of them.

There are five at the moment and I will play them as often as I can but we need more. It would be great to see eight to 10 Charles Tour events all around New Zealand and it be a thriving local tour. It is a great concept and something that we need to build on to continue its legacy.”

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Andrew Whiley

Resident Pro at Chisholm Park, Dunedin

Three pros share their thoughts T he New Zealand PGA is celebrating its centenary and, in doing so, recognising the heritage and history of the membership of golf in this country.

I think it is important to acknowledge the contributions that professionals have made and are currently making to golfers and the golf industry in New Zealand.

I’ve focused on just a few profiles of current PGA members as they share their experience in the industry.

Terry Kelso works at Golf Warehouse and specialises in clubmaking and club repair and is a life member of the PGA, Kim Southerden is the head professional at the Napier Golf Club and Andre White is the head professional at the Manawatu Golf Club.

How long have you been a NZPGA member? And what is your current role?

Kelso: I’ve been a member for 53 years; currently I do club repairs and club assembly. I was the head golf professional at Titirangi Golf Club from 1975- 1989.

Southerden: I turned pro in 1976 and joined the PGA in 1977. I have been the head professional at the Napier Golf Club since 1983 but worked there since ’76.

White: I started my traineeship in 1985 and I am currently the head professional at the Manawatu Golf Club Do you see any difference between what you do today in the golf industry compared to when you started?

Southerden: The role change is huge, from sanding, staining, varnishing, whipping, sole plates, inserts, reshafts, grips to driving range operation, cart hire and maintenance, graphite shaft-fitting, titanium heads, computers and doing a lot

...it is important to acknowledge the contributions that professionals have made and are currently making to golfers

more for the club.

White: Club professionals are far more involved in the day-to-day running of the club than they used to be and therefore far more professional in what they do.

The traineeships are far more structured and give those graduating a better allround qualification that can take them around the world.

Kelso: Chalk and cheese. Back then there were only three club brands locally produced, everything was imported with strict controls so you had to order everything well in advance. There was much more support for club pros then. Golf was mainly a winter sport.

What do you love about your job?

White: We are in the business of helping people enjoy their leisure time more and the biggest rewards come from hearing that someone has just had their best score, most stableford points, won their first match or enjoyed their first tournament experience. Golf is a pastime for 99 percent of people and therefore when they enjoy their time at the course, we

have done our job well.

Kelso: The people you meet.

Southerden: Meeting some wonderful people and seeing their enjoyment when they have a good day on the course after we have made a few swing improvements.

What have been the highlights in your career in the golf industry?

Kelso: Becoming a PGA member, the people I have met and played with, becoming a life member of the PGA, being at the British Open at Troon in ’82.

Southerden: Playing the European Tour in 1980, representing New Zealand in the World Cup at Princeville in Hawaii in 1978 and winning tournaments, including the Pacific Harbour Open in Fiji.

White: Winning trainee of the year when I qualified as a PGA professional; winning retailer of the year not long after I started as a club professional. The first time one of my students, Tim Wilkinson, earned a PGA Tour card.

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Duncan Simpson

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ccording to the British Golf Museum, the first mention of the word “professional” was in 1775 when Patrick Robertson was described as a “ballmaker and professional golfer”.

The term “professional” did not come into common use until the 1850s when a handful of golfers, headed by Allan Robertson, began to make a living from golf, rather relying such as weaving or labouring.

Robertson was the greatest professional of his generation, reputed to have never been beaten when playing a match – at least for money. However, he was primarily a ballmaker who typically made and sold 2500 “featheries” a year. A feather ball contained a phenomenal quantity of feathers.

The last feathers had to be forced in using a metal brace harnessed to the maker’s chest, which must have contributed to breathing difficulties and poor health, especially if you were producing 10 a day as Robertson was. Although he later moved to making gutta percha balls, Robertson died in 1859 at the age of 44. A collection was taken up for his widow, and indirectly this stimulated the first Open Championship at Prest-

New Zealand PGA Chief Executive

The changing role of the PGA professional wick in 1860.

Robertson’s contemporary Tom Morris was also a ballmaker, and was curator of the Old Course for nearly 40 years. He played in many Open Championships and high stakes matches, but he probably spent more time slashing gorse and fashioning balls from gutta percha than playing golf.

By the time he died in 1908, many of the professionals who had followed in his wake had left Scotland for Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand. One year earlier, the PGA of Great Britain and Ireland had been founded, although it took many years after that for golf professionals to find their place in a game that was marked by elitism and class distinction, especially outside Scotland.

The next generations of golf professionals did not make balls, which were then mass produced, but they continued to turn their hands to almost every other facet of the game, from clubmaking and

repair, course design, coaching, club management and, of course, playing in tournaments and matches where they could. Today’s PGA professionals mirror many of these functions, and our trainees undergo a comprehensive three-year course of instruction encompassing these and the science and technology of golf.

In fact, the topics they study: physiology, the anatomy of the golf swing, nutrition, psychology, marketing and business management, are as far removed from the skills of the early professionals as the feathery golf ball is from its modern equivalents. At the core, though, is the ability to play golf at the highest level of skill possible, and to grow the game by instructing others to play better. That has never changed from the days of Allan Robertson onwards, and never will.

The 12 professionals who founded the PGA of New Zealand in Dunedin in 1913 would no doubt be bemused to see the equipment and accessories required

to play the game today: Titanium drivers and graphite shafts instead of steel and hickory; the technology in the modern ball; lasers and range finders; video swing analysis and launch monitors, course simulators, statistical analysis and so on.

They would have been intrigued by modern wet weather gear, as opposed to the Norfolk jackets and plus fours which were their only protection against the elements. Equally they would have been bewildered by the tendency today to suspend play in conditions that to them would have been the norm, if not verging on the benign, and by the need to take four and a half hours or more to complete 18 holes of golf.

In the end, though, they would be gratified by the spread and popularity of the game around the world, and we should salute their part in creating this, as we do with the hundreds of qualified professionals who have built the PGA of New Zealand since that early meeting in the City Hotel, Dunedin, on October 15, 1913.

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Professional coaching on all aspects of your game at Wairakei’s School of Golf

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airakei Golf and Sanctuary Golf school programme is the ultimate package, being coached through all aspects of your game in a professionally designed 3 day programme.

The programme includes 2 rounds of 9 holes, 1 round of 18 holes, with coaching DVD. Areas covered are Tee and Fairway play, short game, bunker play, and putting, course management, odd lies and subconscious Golf.

Resident Golf School PGA Professional Steven Jessup says it’s “ the individual mentoring that sets the programme apart from other Golf Schools. Our programme is comprehensive covering all aspects of the game”.

“The main objective of day one is to ensure all fundamentals of grip, set up etc are sound and to identify key swing faults and how to go about rectifying them. I am mindful of the fact that in order for

the player to make a swing change they must first understand why it is necessary.

Without this knowledge it is unlikely a change will occur, particularly one that remains long term” said Steven.

“Our first day is to meet me and other pupils in the school. It is also a good opportunity to convey to me a little of your golfing history and importantly what you want to get out of the school and your golf in general.“said Steven.

“In the afternoon we move to the driving range to get video footage of everyone’s swing. This enables not only me but also players to closely analyse their swing through the frame-by-frame shots from the digital camera. In the initial stages of this session we also take time to cover the pre-swing fundamentals of grip, aim, set-up and posture.

Later on day 1 we move to the course.

The 9 holes played in this session are used for you to help ease into your swing change in a more realistic environment.

It also gives me a great opportunity to see how you actually play, which can be quite different to how you hit balls on the range.“comented Steven.

“Early on day 2 we focus on chipping.

Here we simulate an on course situation in covering then expanding on basic short game techniques. The time spent on this close range part of the game often proves invaluable, the biggest asset being the ability to practice in on course environment under the watchful eye of Steven.”

Then, it’s back to the Driving Range.

Here we pick up with the full swing from the previous day. We like to allow time for the initial change to feel somewhat comfortable and if possible add to it, furthering your knowledge and potential as a golfer. In the early afternoon the focus is on Putting, and bunker training. In the putting session we cover fundamentals and preferences in this important aspect of the game. We appreciate the length of the session does not reflect the impor-

tance of the art to the game but like to expand on the basics learnt in this session while on the golf course itself.

With 108 bunkers around the course, chances are you would have played the odd bunker shot. In this session attention is focussed on using your sand wedge in the way it has been designed to best get through the sand and make the often dreaded bunker shot something you will not have to panic about again.

Then our final day together, back to the Driving Range, with a final wrap up of your swing and a further opportunity to practice under the guidance of Steven Jessup. Followed by an updated Video, then back to the course to apply the practical lessons learnt. Then to wrap up the 3 days, is an enjoyable 18 Holes playing the championship Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary course.

Please phone the Pro Shop for more information on (07) 374 8152 or email info@wairakeigolf.co.nz

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Please indicate which dates you would like to enter and which package you would like:

The Wairakei International Golf Course invites you to join the Wairakei School of Golf.

Resident N.Z.P.G.A. professional Steven Jessup, will guide you through a professionally designed 3 day programme which covers tee & fairway play, short game and bunker play.

The school also teaches the student course management, you will also receive a personal DVD so those vital points are not forgotten.

The School fee includes: • Breakfast and lunch daily.

• All range and green fees, as well as electric cart hire.

• An instructional DVD of you and your coach, so that you have a visual record of swing changes and improvements that have been made to your swing over the three days of tuition.

Steve will guide you during two rounds of 9 holes and one round of 18 holes, coaching you through your game and course management. Question him on rules and using them towards your advantage.

 Full Swing  Bunker Shots

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School fee only - $845 (for one) Single Ascot Accommodation Package - $1,115 (for one) Twin Share Ascot Accommodation Package - $1,959 (for two) Single Bayview Wairakei Resort Accommodation - $1,145 (for one) Twin Share Bayview Wairakei Resort Accommodation - $1,989 (for two) Prices for the above 2013 golf schools are correct.

Pricing for 2014 golf schools is yet to be confirmed.

Please fill your name, address, telephone number below: Name: Address: Phone No.: Email Address: Please enclose a $ 100.00 deposit per person and send along with this form to Wairakei Golf Course P.O. Box 377, Taupo Ph: 07-374-8152, Fax: 07-374-8289 Please note: There is a minimum of 4 people required and a maximum limit of 6 people. In the case of insufficient numbers we will attempt to relocate people. Prices include GST and are valid for the above proposed school dates.

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The Fairview success story - how vision and commitment can build a great Golf Club, Country Club and living environment

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he golf course in Katikati has seen many changes since it was rebranded by its new owners in October 2011 to Fairview. Since rebranding the owners have invested millions of dollars into the course, its infrastructure and new equipment. Their vision is to make Fairview one of the pre-eminent golf courses in the Bay Of Plenty region. To make this a reality they have focussed on two main areas, the course itself and the Country Club facilities.

Fairview is naturally blessed with good contours, an attractive aspect and superb stands of mature trees, but it takes more than beautiful scenery to make a quality golf course. One of the first realisations of the Fairview vision was to appoint Owen Williams as the new Course Superintendent. Owen was NZGCSA Graduate of the Year in 2011 and, in conjunction with the new owners, is in charge of implementing

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the course development plan for Fairview.

To get the plan underway, new course maintenance machinery was purchased, and a comprehensive in ground irrigation plan was implemented with over half of the greens and tees already completed. The full length and covered driving range was also given an upgrade, including new mats, balls, pins and distance markers and a full stocked golf shop was established with Nick Wilson appointed as the Director of Golf.

With his NZPGA AA accreditation Nick offers coaching to all levels including being responsible for the junior programme. The huge amount of improvement to the course and facilities has not gone unnoticed by the golfing community with Fairview sporting a 135% increase in membership numbers since the rebranding.

Both Owen and Nick are very enthusiastic about the natural advantages of the beautiful Fairview course and the way it

has responded to the development plan, to the point where Fairview held its first Pro Am in December 2012. It was a successful and well-attended event over two days, with touring pro’s Josh Geary and Brad Iles among others playing for the $20,000 prize money. Craig Perks, winner of The Player’s Championship in 2002, attended

as guest speaker. Fairview looks forward to hosting its second Pro-Am on December 6 and 7 this year and is currently taking entries, for which the pros will be playing for $25,000 in prize money making it the highest purse of any Pro-Am golf tournament in New Zealand.

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

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

The Mt Maunganui Golf Club employs professional staff to constantly maintain our im-

peccably groomed fairways and greens.

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

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

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

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

every Tuesday afternoon as well as free membership. Come visit and play at our friendly course just south of TePuke, 18 hole green fees from only $20 on Sundays and Mondays with 9 holes for just $12. See you soon.

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

In August 2011 we hosted the NZ Mens U19 Champs and there were only 10 rounds under par, out of over 300, which shows the

challenge the course can offer from its back tees.

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

You’ll find Omokorao Golf Club on Links View Drive, which from the State Highway 2, turn onto Omokoroa Rd, onto Kaylene Place and onto Links View Drive.

For more information, phone 5480384, fax 5482384, or email info@omokoroagolf.co.nz

Tauranga Golf Course

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

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

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

In just 40 years Omanu has transformed itself into the largest Club in New Zealand outside the metropolitan centre’s. Membership options are numerous from junior to senior, from casual to competitive. The Club has built modern lounge facilities, which members enjoy at the “friendliest club in the Bay”. Coupled with fully stocked Pro Shop and cafeteria the Club offers the complete package.

The course has been developed from bare farmland into one of the finest club courses in the country. It is well suited to players of all

levels of ability, providing a challenge to the skilled and encouragement to the not so skilled. Its 18 holes offer a pleasant and easy walk over

gently rolling terrain.

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

concentration.

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

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

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

Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a just starting out, you’ll enjoy your golfing experience at our beautiful 18-hole championship golf course.

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

Thinking about joining? We offer playing and social activities for all ages, and enjoy seeing our members play on a beautiful golf course and excellent the club facilities.

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Come join us in Auckland for an unforgettable experience.

TEST OUT THE 8TH AT MARAMARUA Located just half an hour from Manukau, you can enjoy the peace of the country while still being close to Auckland at Maramarua Golf Club. You will also experience one of the best golf courses in the region.

The eighth hole at Maramarua requires a long tee shot to the right of a wide fairway. The fairway has trees on both sides, which protect out of bounds on the far right anda hazard on the left.

Shots to the left hand side don’t get a shot at the green as this is blocked by mature pine trees.

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

If the pin is on the top level the landing area is small. Here you will be faced with the decision whether to aim for the top and risk an overshot of play to the lower area and guarantee a difficult two putt.

Either way, it’s one heck of a hole!

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

A brilliant display at Clarks Beach CLARKS Beach Golf Club is situated on the shore of the Manukau Harbour, just 40 minutes from Auckland International Airport.

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

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

The 118m par-three poses an interesting tee

AUCKLAND GOLF TRAIL CLARKS BEACH THE Junior tournament was run on 10th October again sponsored by Lance King Transport and support for junior golf is well appreciated. Results were: Under 19 girls Kali Tapara (Clarks Beach) and stableford winner was Carmen Lim (Manukau).

Under 19 boys Gross winner Brodie Horton (Clarks Beach) 71 runner up Kelvin

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

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

Chiu (Remuera). Stableford Alex McDonald (Pukekohe) runner up Joseph Smith (Clarks Beach): Under 16 boys Gross winner William Eady (Manukau) 74 runner up Ethan Daculan (Manukau) stableford winner Jacob Horton ( Clarks Beach)runner up Digvijay Singh (Manukau).

The 2 day vets tournament was held on the 14th & 15th October with 123 starters from as far as Kapiti Coast in the south and Whangarei in the north. The main sponsor in this event was Winger Motors Pukekohe (Hyundai,Suzuki, Subaru) franchise. A Suzuki car was offered for a hole in one. Unfortunately no winner but another sponsor EZGO Golf Carts sponsored a hole in one.

On this hole the tee shot lipped the cup but stayed out. Hard luck Frances Price.

The Club this past year has increased its fleet of hire carts, put in additional cart paths, improved drainage and undertook improvement to its bunkers and tees. Further work in this latter area is currently underway. Visitors have remarked very favourably at the improvements and visits are noticeable.

Results:Winner Division 1 Gross Karen Wehipeihana (Clarks Beach) runner up Gay Pembroke (Clarks Beach) Stableford winner Pam Parma (Sherwood Park) Runner Julia Kuggeleijn (Waiuku) Division 2 Gross Margaret Arnold (Clarks Beach)

Runner up Carol Beresford (Clarks Beach) Stableford winner Kaye Cavey (Urenui) runner up Wilma Van de Elzen (Mangawhai) The Vets tournament: Mens Division 1 Gross Winner Jerry Kuggelejin (Waiuku) Runner Up Greg Cowie (Waiuku): Stableford Winner Alan Low (Clarks Beach) Runner up Aaron Chen (Pakuranga) Division 2 Gross Winner Toby Martin (Clarks Beach) Runner up Jim Ansell ( Clarks Beach) Stableford winner Noel Bishop (Pakuranga) Runner up Ken Spillane (Clarks Beach).

A great dinner was provided by the Club on Monday night with entertainment from Des Chitty Mangawhai. Some great dancing ladies.

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The Grange: Auckland’s premier parkland golf course

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ounded on the current site in 1924, The Grange Golf Club remains one of New Zealand’s premier parkland golf courses. The testing Par 70 layout has seen 8 New Zealand Opens held at the Club, and a variety of other top National events. A combination of tight dogleg fairways, fairway and greenside bunkering, lateral and water hazards and perimeter out of bounds creates a a tight layout where careful placement of drives is critical.

The greens are large and well contoured, again requiring well thought out approaches to leave the ball under the hole.

The introduction of fairway watering has meant that The Grange is eminently playable in all seasons, and really comes in to its own in dry summer months.

At a recently held 36 hole Pro Am, the course and its preparation were praised by visiting Professionals as being right up to NZ Open standards, and the winning Professional score of 2 under was testament to the challenging championship conditions.

The Grange has always had a reputation as being a friendly club with visitors and members alike enjoying the social aspects of the game, as well

The Grange Golf Club in Auckland is one of

as the panoramic course views from the Clubhouse.

Another strong feature of the Club’s offering is the full professional offering in terms of coaching and golf clothing and equipment. High qualified NZPGA professionals are available at all times for coaching and technical advice, as well as analytical services in the important area of club fitting and selection.

Come visit The Grange..it’s only 25 minutes from downtown Auckland and 15 minutes from Auckland Airport. Better still, come and talk to us about joining this great golf club Phone the office on 09 2789777, email office@thegrangegolfclub.co.nz www.thegrangegolfclub.co.nz or visit our facebook page: facebook. com/thegrangegolfclub

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• A range of very attractive membership options for both 7, 6 and 5 day golf • A championship 18 hole par 70- golf course in absolutely pristine condition • A fully stocked golf shop, serviced by highly qualified nzpGA teaching professionals • Full bar and catering services and room and function hire options • Corporate memberships and a wide selection of reciprocal arrangements are available • Practice facilities, parking and complete membership services available

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PAKURANGA GOLF CLUB RAISES $20,000 FOR TOTARA HOSPICE On a beautiful day for golf 108 players ventured out on to the course to participate in the 22nd Simmonds Lumber Totara

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NORTHLAND GOLF TRAIL Hospice South Auckland Charity Golf day hosted and promoted by the Pakuranga Golf Club.

The major prize on offer on the day for a 2013 Subaru Forester 2.5i valued at $47990.00 for a hole in one on hole 11 was saved up for another day – again!

Results:Best gross overall – Sun Alliance Cup– Vic Holmes 76 Best nett – Gwen Jarman Memorial Trophy – Michael Gu 64; Best stableford – DH Kim 44 points Divison 1; Best nett – Max Tomes 65; Best stableford – David Clifton 41 points Division 2; Best Nett – Brian Wilkins 64; Best stableford – Dave Millar 42 points Veteran’s Division – over 75 years; Best stableford – Diehards TrophyNorm Crowe 43 points; Longest drive Shane Coles Closest to the pin Hole 6 Mike Hall; Hole 8 Mitch Tatterson; Hole 11 Cliff Halsey; Hole 15 Tom Hepburn General Manager Des Topp commented that through the wonderful generosity of sponsors and participants and a very successful auction a cheque for $20000.00 was presented by Pakuranga Golf Club President Ross Baigent and the CEO of the major sponsor, Simmonds Lumber NZ, Peter Hutchinson to Alan Beal, CEO of Totara Hospice South Auckland. 

Northland Golf Development Manager Michael Macdonald is confident that a first ever win at last weekend’s Inter District Quadrangular at Auckland’s Akarana Golf Club has the Northland side poised for more positive results ahead.

“This is the first time in the 26 year history of the event that Northland has won this trophy and the boys are excited about the opportunity to repeat the feat at next month’s Garrard Shield.

“Keeping the same core group of players together has been huge in developing depth in the squad and we can now say we are competitive from one to eight in the line-up.”

Another result that pleased Macdonald was the team defending the Auckland v Northland Rosebowl in the opening round by 4.5-3.5.

“Northland had won the Rosebowl once in the first 30 odd years of competition and to have now claimed it in back to back years is huge and is testament to the hard work the guys are putting in” Round two saw Northland dominate Taranaki 7-1 to set themselves up in the ideal position for a final round decider

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against Waikato who had earlier defeated Taranaki by the same margin before going down to Auckland 5.5-2.5 in the afternoon session.

Waikato would prevail over Northland in the final round by 5-3 while Auckland defeated Taranaki 4.5-3.5. This left Auckland, Northland and Waikato with 2 wins a piece meaning the title was decided on a count back of individual match points won.

Again Northland and Waikato were tied on 14.5 points meaning the Councillors Cup for the leading senior side was shared.

Top performers for the side were captain Brad Bonnington (Wellsford), Lee Neumann (Northland) and Alex Neely (BOI Kerikeri) with 3 wins each and Luke Brown (The Pines) with two.

In the junior competition the considerably younger Northland contingent of Taylor Gill (BOI Kerikeri) Julian Fowler (Northland), Christian Nitsche (Whangarei) and Ben Bowmar (Whangarei) competed well drawing two all with Taranaki and Waikato and suffering a narrow 2.51.5 loss to Auckland. This left the side in third in the competition for the Presidents Cup. Fowler was the stand out performer continuing a rich vein of form of late by winning all three of his matches.

Selectors have slightly reshuffled the line-up for the Garrard Shield and Ralph Cup in three weeks’ time following the weekend’s results and regular number one Kadin Neho’s unavailability due to selection to represent New Zealand at the Argentinian Amateur Championship.

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Garrard Shield team: Lee Neumann (Northland), Alex Neely (BOI Kerikeri), Chase McKeown (Waipu), Luke Brown (The Pines), Brad Bonnington (Wellsford – Captain), Sheldon Kearns (Waipu), Braden Keown (Waipu), Michael Macdonald (Northern Wairoa).

Ralph Cup team: Julian Fowler (Northland), Taylor Gill (BOI Kerikeri), Christian Nitsche (Whangarei), Ben Bowmar (Whangarei).

NORTHLAND JUNIOR AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHIP Whangarei Golf Club hosted the next generation of Northland golf talent on Sunday for the Northland Junior Age Group Championship. Course conditions were excellent with fine but breezy conditions providing a challenge.

The morning session saw the champions crowned in the younger grades, the Under 13 Boys (18 holes) and Kiwi Competition (9 holes). Bradley Foster (Whangaroa) claimed the U13 Boys Gross title with a round of 91 with Tarrin Rous (Mangawhai) the Net competition winner.

The Kiwi Competition that included five girls and three boys was won by Danielle Ngakuru (Whangarei) and Setiny Pheng (Northland) each with 29 stableford.

The older participants competed over 36 holes, in the U16 Girls division an opening 81 from Jodi Macalister (Northern Wairoa) gave her a one stroke lead from Sok-

Waiuku Golf and Squash Club Inc. Racecourse Road, Waiuku, Franklin • Phone: (09) 235 9489 Located 45 minutes from Auckland International Airport, or 50 minutes south of the Auckland CBD. Pukekohe is 15 kilometres away while Castaway Restaurant at Karioitahi Beach is an easy 10-minutes drive for a west coast sunset.

Situated on the edge of the Manukau harbour forty minutes south of Auckland, the town of Waiuku sports a fabulous free draining eighteen hole course with a squash centre attached.

The club hosts some significant events throughout the year, none greater than the Waiuku New World Pro-Am where this year thirty eight professionals from around New Zealand did battle with Dean Sipson coming out on top in a six hole playoff with a 68 , three under par on a truly testing day.

The course is available to the public all year round , seven days a week and for those who rely on carts the course is always driveable.

taerodh Sean (Northland) after 18 holes.

The two girls would have a close battle all day, Macalister taking a three shot lead into the final nine holes of the second round before eventually prevailing by just a single stroke. All was not lost for Sean as she would claim the Girls Best Net trophy.

A first round 73 had Julian Fowler (Northland) as the man to catch in the U16 Boys division, opening up a three shot lead over Daniel Millett (Northland) after round one. Fowler, the reigning New Zealand Junior Tiger Champion was out to prove a point however and went on to post the round of the tournament, a three under par 69 that included six birdies. Millett would fire a second round 75 and comfortably claim second place. The Net trophy went to Steven Lang (Northland) with a pair of 69’s with James Hydes (Sherwood Park) runner up.

Both the Net and Gross titles were closely contested in the Boys U19 division. The gross was a close tussle between the current and the former Northland senior number ones, Kadin Neho (Whangarei) and Luke Brown (The Pines). Neho held the early advantage with an opening 70 against a 71 from Brown. The roles reversed heading into the final 9 holes though with Brown a single stroke ahead. Neho again turned the tables however showing the resolve that lead him to the New Zealand Amateur title earlier in the year to eventually win by three strokes. The Net title went to Jamie Thomas (Wellsford) who piped Brown by

one with a fine up and down at the last for par. 

NORTH HARBOUR GOLF TRAIL LOG OF WOOD TROPHY

The 2013 Log of Wood was held at South Head Golf Course on Thursday 10th October.

Congratulations to the Huapai Team 1 for winning the 2013 Log of Wood Trophy.

Jake Meenhorst, Justin Wong, Samer Mistry and Anushka Jephson - scored 114 Stableford Points (3 out of 4 scores).

Jake Meenhorst also won the individual gross with a score of 68 and Chrisnadi Tjandrawinata from the North Shore Golf Club won the individual stableford with a score of 44 points.

Thank you again to the South Head Golf Course for hosting the day.

Pictured is the winning Huapai Team (from left to right): Samer Mistry, Jake Meenhorst, Justin Wong and Anushka Jephson.

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CONTRACTED PROSHOP BUSINESS MANOR PARK GOLF SANCTUARY LOWER HUTT

Expressions of interest are sought from suitably qualified and experienced golf professionals to take over the contracted Pro Shop business at our Club from 1 April 2014 following retirement of the incumbent.

Essential requirements to take over this business are: • A qualified golf professional with coaching experience • Experience in managing an on course Pro Shop with a retail business • Experience in providing member & visitor focused golf services • Adequate financial resources to fund the business and its assets Interested parties should send their credentials not later than 30 November to: The General Manager Manor Park Golf Club P O Box 30083 Lower Hutt Email: manorpark@xtra.co.nz

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MIXED FOURSOMES The North Harbour Mixed Foursomes was held on 20th October at Peninsula Golf Club. The Foursomes tournament (1 man and 1 women) consisted of 36 holes of Stroke Play with AM/PM prizes and Nett Prices. The event was held annually at the South Head Golf Club until 2009. In 2010 the tournament moved to the Peninsula Golf Club. It is one of the longest running North Harbour Championships (first played in 1994) although it was not played in 1998 and 1999. The main trophy for the gross winners, R Leslie and S Bonnington, was donated by Warkworth Golf Club. 

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WAIKATO GOLF TRAIL NEWMONT GOLDEN QUARTZ

The Waihi Golf Club and the Newmont Committee are hosting the Newmont 4 Day Golden Quartz tournament between 2nd and 5th January, 2014.

The club is proud to give naming rights for the fifth year running to the Newmont Waihi Gold Company as their major sponsor.

Players who have an official NZ or Australian handicap are eligible to enter.

Men’s maximum handicap 30 and Women’s maximum handicap 40 The main competition is Stableford and the Gross prize pool has also been increased. Pictured is last year’s Stableford winner, Colin Keightley.

In addition there is a Team’s Competition where players can enter their own team or if required will be allocated into a team. There are daily haggles and spot prizes throughout the tournament and a Calcutta after the ‘cut’ on Saturday night As an added attraction two par 3’s will feature a ‘hole in one’ opportunity.

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The competition for 2013 finished in a thrilling playoff between Colin Keightley and Glenn Gallagher for the Stableford Division.

Congratulations to Colin who won on the second extra hole. The Gross Division was won by Chad Meyer, an ex-Waihi member.

Compliments to the Greenkeepers who prepared the course in ‘tip-top’ condition which was reflected in the scoring.

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on www.waihigolf.co.nz The 2012 and 2013 tournament attracted full fields of 128 players and this year’s entries are filling fast. If you are considering playing the only PGA style amateur tournament, please enter as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you require billets or accommodation please phone the Manager Gary Dunning 07-863-8678 or ring the Tournament Secretary Jacquie on 07-5490857. The Waihi Golf Club and Newmont Committee look forward to hosting you.

MATAMATA STROKEPLAY In September at the Matamata Golf Club was the men’s club strokeplay competition, played over two weekends in three divisions seniors 0-9 handicaps was won

by Paul Wood, intermediates 10-17 won

by Alex Johnson and juniors 18+ won by Bryan Rawiri. These achievements will take them to the “Champion Of Champions” competition as representatives for our club at the Putaruru Club on the 24th of November 2013.

Coming up in November on Friday the 15th is our annual PROAM open tournament, so if you’d like a chance compete against some local professionals from around New Zealand give the club a call.

and has been for many years, scored a hole in one at Cambridge last month. This lucky shot gave Russell his 7th hole in one in his golf career spanning over 50 years.

He played the perfect shot on the 13th hole in a round of 84 for a net score of 59. His previous aces had been at Matamata (3), Waitomo, The Grange and his last lucky hole in one was at Cambridge in 2010. 

BAY OF PLENTY GOLF TRAIL GREAT MONTH FOR BOP REPS October has turned out to be a stellar month for our representative teams with firstly our boys winning the Junior Interprovincial title (pictured below) then the following week our young ladies achieving

LUCKY STUCKY Eighty three year old Russell Stuck who is one of our extraordinary volunteers at the Cambridge Junior Inter Provincial

the quinella at the Girls Interprovincial at Arikikapakapa (pictured below).

The only blemish in the Boys performance was a 4 all draw with Waikato and it was fitting that the two top sides, North Harbour and Bay of Plenty, went head to head in the final round at Cambridge.

Back in 2004 the same sides met in the final which also went down to the wire where the Bay number 1 – a 14 year old by the name of Danny Lee birdied the last to defeat Sam Shin and give the Bay their first title. This year it was the outstanding Te Puke 16 year old Charlie Hillier who kept his composure to defeat Tadhg Campbell 1up and seal the victory.

The Bay team defeated Manawatu/ Wanganui 4.5 to 3.5, Northland 4.5 to 3.5,halved with Waikato, defeated Auckland 5.5 to 2.5, Hawkes Bay 7.5 to 0.5, Eastland 7.5 to 0.5 and North Harbour 4.5 to 3.5.

Also special mention to Mount Maunganui’s Andrew Jackson who was the only player to go through the tournament with 7 wins.

The following week saw a record 10 teams tee off at the Girls Interprovincial at the Rotorua Golf Club with Canterbury and Bay of Plenty making it through to Friday’s final.

Bay number 1 Alanna Campbell put on an outstanding performance in the final and was 5 under the card when her match ended. But Canterbury secured the next two matches and it was only on the 18th that Jazmin Brown sealed the victory with Madison Gartner and Erikah Waiariki also recording wins.

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Golf TRAILS TARANAKI GOLF TRAIL MANUKORIHI MATCHPLAY The 2013 Manukorihi Golf Club matchplay championships were completed in late October. In the senior men’s final Ivor Sarten was a convincing 10/9 winner over Damien Powell in the 36 hole final while Nathan Loppy beat John Rayner 2/1 to claim the intermediate division. In the junior division Don Bowers beat Lex Paul 4/3 and the limit title went to Richard Crowe who beat Gary Crawford on the 19th. In the women’s finals, Lesley Elliott beat Joy Andrews 5/4 to win the Bronze One division, Marie Rayner won the Bronze Two title with a 2 up win over Jo Broadmore and the Bronze Three division went to Robyn Chamberlain who beat Helen Watt 2 up.

TWIN LINKS 66 players competed in the Twin Links tournament played at the Fitzroy and Waitara Golf Clubs in October. Major winners of the 36 hole event were: Senior men- Gross- Brian Rowland 144; Net –Nick Northam 132; Intermediate net – Erich Jahnke 137; Junior- Lloyd Phillips 129; Women -Net-Ann Braithwaite 141, Stableford-Fay Rowe 66.

SYBIL GREEN Two wins against Manawatu-Wanganui (8-0) and Hawkes Bay (4 ½ – 3 ½) secured second place for the Taranaki women’s golf team at the Sybil Green played in October. Manaia juniors Celeste McLean (3 wins) and Holly Winter (2 ½ wins) were unbeaten at number one and three respectively. Hosts Wellington beat Taranaki 6 ½ – 1 ½ in the opening round and were easy overall winners of the event. The eight strong Taranaki team to compete in the Dunes quadrangular event against Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty at the Te Awamutu Golf Club this weekend, in playing order is: Celeste McLean, Holly Winter, Vanessa Bouvet, Carol Chard, Rochelle Keegan, Tyla Winter, Joanne McDonald and Patricia Bouvet.

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SHAND SALVER The four strong Taranaki boy’s under 19 team finished an unlucky third in the Shand Salver in October. After holding Wellington to a two all draw in the opening game, the team beat Manawatu 3-1 in the second round but went down 3-1 to Hawkes Bay in the finalk round to slip down the table. The Taranaki junior boys team to compete in the Northern Quadrangular this weekend is Fletcher Broderick, Ben joseph, Daniel White and Jarron Pittams.

JUNIOR INTERPROVINCIAL The Taranaki junior girl’s golf team finished 5th at the national junior interprovincial tournament played at the Rotorua Golf Club in October. The six strong team of Celeste McLean, Vanessa Bouvet, Tineka Kumeroa, Claudia Munro, Esther White and Catlin Reardon had a win over Waikato and a draw with Hawkes Bay –Poverty Bay in section play before beating Auckland 4-2 in the play-off for 5th and 6th. 15 year old Catlin Reardon (Manaia) was unbeaten for the tournament with three wins and three halved matches while Celeste McLean (Manaia) had four wins playing at number one. The 10 strong competition was won by Bay of Plenty who beat Canterbury in the final.

OWEN CELEBRATES IN STYLE New Plymouth professional Craig Owen celebrated his 60th birthday in style with a fourth place finish in the F$77,000 Westin Fiji Legends Golf Classic in October.Owen (73-72-70-215) shot a one under par total for the 54 hole event which was won by Australian professional David Merriman (69-72-67-208).

MEN’S REPS UNDERWAY The Taranaki men’s golf representative schedule gets under way this weekend with a 10 strong side competing in the Shand Cup quadrangular event at the Paraparaumu Beach Links course. The Taranaki side will be led by the in form Brad Hayward with matches against Manawatu-Wanganui, Hawkes Bay and hosts Wellington.

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MOORHEAD WINS PROAM New Plymouth professional Grant Moorhead (71-73-144) shot an even par total in the $20,000 Telecom Business Hub Pro-am played at The Grange Golf Club in Auckland last week to finish 9th equal. Fellow New Plymouth professionals Dominic Barson (71-77-148) and Blake Cowley (7474-148) finished 19th equal in the 36 hole event which was won by Martin Pettigrew (70-68-138).

MASTERS WINNERS The Taranaki men’s masters golf team beat Manawatu-Wanganui 10-6 in a 36 hole clash at Te Ngutu in October. The

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HAWKE’S BAY POVERTY BAY GOLF TRAIL Members Support Fundraiser Money definitely doesn’t grow on trees, but at Hastings Golf Club, they’ve working hard to ‘grow’ money for their trees!

The members at Hastings Golf Club take great pride in having a picturesque course with views of the mountains, and a course that is nestled in amongst well established native trees. As part of their development programme, plans are in place for planting a substantial number of new trees, to enhance the outlook of the course.

To help raise funds for this initiative, management at Hastings Golf Club organised a successful ‘Tree Fundraiser Tournament’, held on 12 October. With Pairs Combined Stableford format, the tournament’s focus was on fun and meeting new people.

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47 pairs participated in the two shotgun starts. Whilst the weather forecast was for wind and rain, the Hawke’s Bay weather proved its merit, and gave the competitors ideal playing conditions, allowing for a very enjoyable round of golf.

“We would like to thank our sponsors, who were very generous in offering spot prizes at the end of the day – ANZ, Hawke’s Bay Racing Club, Melita Honey, Mike Piper, Peter Clayton & Judy Lyons,” says David. Other members have indicated they would like to supply discounted products or prizes for future events to help the club.

The Hastings Golf Club ‘Combined Stableford Fundraiser Tournament’ raised a total of $1,580 which will go towards planting new native trees on the course.

“We intend on running another round of the tournament on Sunday the 15th of December, and we welcome all to get involved,” states David. “Thank you to everyone who supported us in our fundraising efforts.” 

MANAWATU WANGANUI WELLINGTON TRAIL SIR BOB CHARLES PROMOTES NEW IDEAS FOR THE GAME New Zealand’s patriarch of Golf Sir Bob Charles recently attended his own 47th Sir Bob Charles tournament and Classic played at Masterton Golf club. Sir Bob spoke about new ideas for the game. He said “golf is to be enjoyable and with the average age of golfers increasing thought should be made about the introduction of more different coloured tees. Reducing the length will enable older golfers to still play their preferred golf clubs to greens and the new golfers to manage the length of course whilst making the game enjoyable.”

Sir Bob also spoke about the need to introduce new forms of the game to attract younger members and also promote the game to children through the many initiatives that come from national and local initiatives like first tees.

This year was particularly noteworthy as the field included Sir Bob himself and his childhood friend local member Merv Brown who did the honours of caddie.

Sir Bob first joined the Masterton Golf Club as a 15 year old in 1951 and quickly went on to win the NZ Open at Heretaunga in 1953 and then accomplish his greatest feat, to win the Open Championship in 1963.

As it is 50 years since that win it was tremendous to have Sir Bob play in the tournament After a golf demonstration on Saturday Sir Bob played with two other knights, Sir Brian Lochore and Sir William Southgate On the Sunday while he played with three of Wellington’s promising juniors, 9 year old Mia Scrimgeour, Kerry Mountcastle and Daniel Hillier.Sir Bob is a great supporter of junior golfers and was a great final day for the tournament.

The Sir Bob Charles Trophy, for left handers, was won by Grenville Burton from Ian Buchanan while the Sir Bob Charles Classic trophy was won by Masterton right hander, Kerry Mountcastle after a playoff with Sam Forrester. Grenville Burton also won the Clark trophy for the best left handers nett round of the tournament and evergreen Geoff Ingram won the Percy Holland Cup for

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The event attracted 86 competitors, with some competitors travelling from Wellington. Played in fine conditions, with just a steady breeze, the course still proved to be a challenge for most players.

the best vets round. The winner of the ladies competition was Sereanna Phillipps.

The tournament itself has changed over the years- after starting out in 1967 as a 72 hole, left handers only event, it changed to 54 holes in 1983 and now involves 36 holes and right handers and women can play, but

OTAKI GOLF CLUB CHAMPIONS Pictured above are the winners Jeremy Simpson (Intermediate), Kay Wall (Silver) Dave Gray (Senior) Lorraine McLeavey (Bronze) and Rae Coley (Junior).

HODGE WINS EAGLES CHAMPS Manawatu/Wanganui’s Brydie Hodge recently won the Girls Eagles Championship at Manor Park Wellington. Brydie shot a 76 in the morning leg, positing her well to win the individual gross title. 

WESTERGAARD WINNER only for the ‘Classic’ trophy.

Pictured is Sir Bob and his playing four with representatives of Masterton Golf Club.

Left to right, Daniel Hillier (15) Wellington junior golfer who played with Sir Bob, Roselee Thurston Masterton Golf Club, Sir Bob, Mia Scrimgeour(9)Wellington Junior Golfer played with Sir Bob, Kerry Mountcastle Masterton Golf Club Junior, Jenni Johnson Masterton Golf Ladies Club Captain and John Hopkirk Masterton Golf Club Tournament Convenor.

Manawatu’s Ewan Westergaard has won the Mortgage Link Manawatu Open at his home course last month, after rounds of 69 and 73. Second was NZ Rep Tyler Hodge, who won last weeks Stewart Gold Cup in Auckland. Tyler has rounds of 76 and 69. Lachie McDonald finished third with rounds of 75 and 71.

The Women’s section was won by Castlecliff’s Anber-Rose Thompson-Newth after rounds of 79 and 76. Manawatu’s Emma Clayton and Levin’s Brydie Hodge shared second 2 shots back. This was the first win for Amber-Rose in one of our Order of Merit events and confirms Amber-Rose as one of

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123 golfers from all over New Zealand, plus one Andy Elkins who travelled from the USA to take part, were welcomed to this exciting new tournament fresh to the New Zealand golf calendar. Each and every one of them went away with a smile on their faces. This tournament was a great success, despite the usually sunny Nelson weather not coming to the party. The first day at Nelson dawned sunny yet breezy with the super fast greens giving players a real challenge. Everyone was extremely complimentary about the layout of Nelson’s glorious golf course – beautifully presented in top class condition

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The winners of the Festival of Golf, pictured left to right are, John Dow (Nelson), Katrina Manaena (Greenacres), Kevin Armstrong (Nelson), Rachel Reese ( Nelson Mayor who presented prizes), Linda Dow (Nelson), Abe Aukaha (Lakeview, Rotorua) and Derek Clarkson (Masterton). Photo courtesy of Martin de Ruyter/Nelson Mail.

Monday winners: Ladies: Wilma van de Elzen (Mangawhai) 37 points. Mens Div 1: Mickey Huriwaka (Opotiki) 39points. Mens Div 2: Murray West (Nelson) 39 points.

Tuesday at Motueka Golf Club showed the competitors the real difference in the variety of the regions golf courses, and again the course was presented in great condition by the greens staff. The players loved the tree lined layout and the results reflected that with good scores being recorded. Tuesday winners: Ladies: Janeyann Boreham (Tokoroa) 40 points. Mens Div 1: Terry Allen (Rarangi) 42 points. Mens Div 2: John Dow (Nelson) 40 points.

The Wednesday rest day proved to be a

real feature allowing the field to explore and enjoy some of the many activities the region has to offer.

Thursday at Greenacres Golf Club started dry but turned to rain later yet did not dampen the spirits of our hardy competitors. Another beautifully turned out course provided more good scores, which made for another competitive day and showed the talent of the golfers we had in this event. Thursday winners: Ladies: Sue Kennedy (Helensville) 37 points c/b; Mens Div 1: Luken Chamberlain (Takaka) 40 points; Mens Div 2: Bob Fitzgerald (Nelson) 38 points Friday, back at Nelson Golf Club, was the final day of the tournament and unfortunately the weather really tried to spoil things with rain and high winds causing troubling conditions for the players. Tournament Director, Derek Drysdale, had to make a difficult call on the day, with the wind so strong that the balls were being blown off the greens. He suspended play and eventually was forced to cancel the rest of the days play as the forecast was for continuing high winds. The tournament was subsequently reduced to a 3 day event, with the daily prizes on Friday being decided on reduced holes.

Friday winners: (Based on restricted holes.) Ladies: Katrina Manaena (Greenacres); Mens Div 1: Ben Culbertson (Opotiki); Mens Div 2: Derek Clarkson (Masterton). The winning teams with best 3 out of 4 scores daily were: Philip & Lena Houng Lee (Titirangi) and John Dow & Linda Dow (Nelson) 316; Murray and Maree West (Nelson) & Kevin (North Shore) and Sue Kennedy (Helensville) 301; Simon Parle & Dennis Andrews (Nelson), Glynne Selman (Napier) & Charles Bark (Waitangi) 301.

The major prize giving lunch followed in the newly refurbished Nelson clubhouse.

The Club recently benefited from a makeover grant from Resene Paint via the ANZ Golf TV Show.

A team of hardworking volunteers painted the entire exterior of the clubhouse, finishing just in time for the tournament.

At the prize giving there was a real buzz in the clubhouse with everyone enjoying the wonderful lunch provided by Jamie & Sofia Morris of the 19th café at the Nelson Club, along with sampling some wonderful local wines from one of our sponsors, Waimea Family Estate, from Nelson.

The newly elected Nelson Mayor, Rachel Reese, took time out of her very busy schedule to come and welcome all the competitors to the region. Rachel expressed her thanks to them all for making this such an outstanding event. Rachel commented that Nelson City Council became involved as they were very keen for this tournament to become an annual event, coinciding with the Nelson Arts Festival encouraging visitors to enjoy the region in springtime.

Rachel presented the prizes to the major winners of the tournament: (All scores based on 3 rounds) Ladies Stableford: Linda Dow (Nelson) 105 points; Ladies Gross: Katrina Manaena (Greenacres) 249; Mens Div 1 Stableford: Abe Aukaha (Lakeview) 104 c/b; Mens Div 1 Gross: Kevin Armstrong (Nelson) 232; Mens Div 2 Stableford: John Dow (Nelson) 110 points; Mens Div 2 Gross: Derek Clarkson (Masterton) 269.

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region. I can’t thank them enough. Unfortunately, none of the competitors could take advantage of the Hole in One Challenge that Bowater Motor Group put on offer. There were luxury cars up for grabs for a Hole in One throughout the tournament, but they’ll maybe have better luck next year! It’s another reason they’ll be coming back again” Derek said.

He also went on to thank his organising committee, Harry Hall, Maggie Davidson, Euan Milne, Jeane Drysdale and Nelson golf professional Glyn Delany. “We all know these events don’t just happen, and the whole team have worked tirelessly to make this such an enjoyable tournament, I would personally like to thank them all for their efforts. They

have been truly superb.”

Despite having to make such a difficult call to reduce the tournament to a 3 day event, Derek and his team were rewarded for all their efforts by a standing ovation from the floor. The Nelson Festival of Golf had proved to be a huge success boosting a great working partnership between the region’s diverse golf clubs – encouraging golfers to spread the word and return to play in this wonderful part of New Zealand.

FIDELITY LIFE OPEN

Over 140 players from all over the region, and as far afield as North America, faced trying conditions for the playing of the 2nd Fidelity Open at Nelson Golf Club. The field enjoyed the event which offered a fabulous prize table valued at over a staggering $7,000, thanks to main sponsor Fidelity Life.

Sponsorship for the event was generously given by the New Zealand owned insurance company, Fidelity Life, and they were delighted by the response of the golfing community in turning out in such high numbers for their event. No doubt, lots of the players will be considering moving their business to Fidelity Life when their current insurance premiums expire; given the generous support the company have brought to the region.

The company are already talking about continued sponsorship for next year so let’s hope that they get the support from the players in return.

After the recent Festival of Golf, the course was in fantastic condition thanks to all the hard work from course superintendent Bendon O’Hara and his team. The new links layout at the Nelson Golf Club was a true test in the strong afternoon wind, this is reflected in the results below.

The overall winner of the Fidelity Life Open Cup was local junior Josh Simpson from the Nelson Golf Club who scored a very creditable 40 points.

The other winners on the day were: Men’s Div 1: 1.Dave Young Nelson 2.Grant Newport, Nelson 3.Bruce Fleet, Nelson Men’s Div 2: 1.Bob Schmuke, Nelson 2.PJ Singh, Marlborough 3.Dennis Hall, Totaradale; Men’s Div 3: 1.Aaron Kotua, Waahi Taakaro 2.Murray West, Nelson 3.Ron O’Reilly, Nelson Women’s Div: 1.Korrin Black, Nelson 2.Chris Pithcahly,

Nelson 3.Pam Chapman, Nelson; Novelty Prizes: Nearest the Pin winners: Brent Williams, John Dow, Brendan Jeffery, Janeyanne Boreham; Nearest the pin play off: Brent Williams 

CANTERBURY GOLF TRAIL CHARITY DAY AT PEGASUS A stableford charity day will be held at Pegasus Golf & Sports Club on Tuesday, December 10. The day will raise funds for the Steve Williams Foundation, which aims to assist junior golf throughout NZ as well as children’s health. Entry is $180 individual/$600 foursome, which includes 18 holes of golf, complimentary driving range balls prior to tee-off, morning tea, dinner and charity auction.

For more information contact golf@ pegasus-golfclub.co.nz. 

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(03)4346169

Wine and Cheese T’ment

23-Nov

Queenstown

(03)4429169

Skyline Classic

24-Nov

Port Chalmers

(03) 472 8721

Jones Cup Mixed pairs

25-Nov

Queens Park

(03)2188371

Champion of Champions

28-Nov

Greenacres

(03)2159016

Southland Woman's 4BBB

30-Nov

Tokarahi

(03) 432 6830

Open T’ment 27 Hole

“We’re delighted to receive this endorsement and support of the New Zealand Open, and this much-needed funding from QLDC’s Events Strategy fund would enable the event to be taken to another level,” said Tournament Chairman John Hart.

WINTON CELEBRATE JUBILEE Over the weekend of 22/23 March 2014, the Winton Golf Club will celebrate 50 years on the present course. Games of golf will be held on Saturday and Sunday, with a get together and dinner on the Saturday night. All past and present members are invited to attend. Registration forms are available from ian.nola@woosh.co.nz 

THE GOLD COAST’S NO.1 GOLF COURSE

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Links Hope Island, the Gold Coast’s No.1 Golf Course*, is perfectly located, central to both Brisbane and the Gold Coast. We invite you to experience our championship golf course and first class clubhouse facilities.

With its 5-Star clubhouse and practice facilities and consistent rankings as one of Australia’s top ten resort courses, Links Hope Island is the ultimate destination for corporate and social golf, functions, glamourous events or weddings.

There are also a variety of membership options available from full membership, to corporate or 5 day options. Contact us today to find out more.

Links Hope Island features: • A stunning 18 Hole Championship Golf Course • The Gold Coast’s No.1 Ranked Golf Course • Brand New Fleet of Golf Carts • State of the Art Golf Pilot GPS – 1st in Australia • Driving Range with Full Practice Facilities • Annual Passes available for local residents • Excellent Tour Operator & Social Golf Packages

Contact Links Hope Island for bookings or further information on: Golf I Membership Options I Events I Weddings I Links Restaurant

www.linkshopeisland.com.au

Phone 07 5530 9000 or email events@linkshopeisland.com.au *Golf Digest Magazine - 2011 Australia’s Top 100 Courses

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New Zealand  Crossword Solution October 2013 L O N G G A M E S W I N G S

Y D I A K R D O I S E V P R E G T U N E T R E S E S C A S U H I N D I I A I C K F A A A P L U R G

O A C H M A D A M I T R N E R U G R A D E S A L E N N A C C Y R L D O E W E D Y

2013/14 Membership options now open A membership option to suit every individual, corporate options also available Gear Island, Jackson St, Petone Ph: (04)9396305 - Email: shandon@golf.co.nz

www.shandongolf.co.nz

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C E P T S A R I S C O T T T G U G R I P A S H A M A M A L D E R S S S U R A T E T B M T H U M B O T L N A S T Y

Stunning world class golf resort

Play & Stay Special

Restaurant & Bar

Golf Getaway

Black Tee Challenge 1st Friday every month

Cost $79.00 pp Cost $218.00 pp

1 8 H O L E I N T E R N AT I O N A L G O L F CO U R S E Restaurant | Cafe’ Bar | Functions | Weddings | Resort Clothing | Golf Shop | Driving Range

FOR ALL ENQUIRIES PHONE 07 864 9999 c May 2012 19

INDUSTRY FIRST

Book your test drive now at one of our dealers Below DEALERS: Wiltons Yamaha, Mangonui 09 406 0024 • Northern Golf Car Centre, Mangawhai 09 431 4017 • Eagle Distributors, Auckland 09 837 7749 or www.golfcars.co.nz • Q Motor Group NZ, Queenstown 03 441 3999 or www.qmotor.co.nz

For other models and more information visit www.yamaha-motor.co.nz