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Grumpies – Stableford 3 Feb – 1st Mark Gray & Andrew McKenzie 37 points, 2nd Arthur Warren 33 points. A Two for Seamus O’Sullivan on #6.

Thursday Club – Stableford 4 Feb – 1st Ailsa Malneek 44 points, 2nd George Kirk 41 points, 3rd John Monaghan 38 points. Two Twos for George Kirk on #6 and #16. Twos on #6 for Chris Ranish, Chris Hanson, Brian Russo, on #7 for Dave Stewart, on #8 for Brent McKinlay, Stu Taplin. Nearest the Pin was George Kirk.

Weekend Comps – Stableford 7 Feb – 1st Mike Fleming 33 points, 2nd Peter Warren 28 points. No Twos.

Weekend Comps – Stableford 8 Feb – 1st 2nd 3rd Stu Taplin, Juliana Allen, Trevor Petersen 38 points. Twos on #8 for Barry Johnson, Johnny Gray, Shane Hislop. 

Steps for entering Weekend Comps – 1. Select Yes/No to the Comp when getting your card, 2. If you selected Yes, pay $5 cash to the Office immediately, and 3. Write your name in the Comp book.

Ladies – What a wonderful day we had on Wednesday! It was so good to see so many of you there. The lucky winners of our Vegas Ambrose were, 1st with 39 Gross – Kelly Taylor, Sarah Monaghan, Michelle Falleni, Sarah Harvey. 2nd with 40 Gross – Marie Scrimshaw, Jill Murphy, Marie Jury, Sandra Petersen. This week we will be playing Stableford.

Coming up:

Sat 14 Feb – Hosting Men’s Waikanae Cup

Sat 14 & Sun 15 Feb – Weekend PAR comp $5 entry

Mon 16 Feb – R3 Silver Pennants vs Miramar @ Shandon

Mon 16 Feb – R3 Combo Pennants vs Manor Park @ Boulcotts

Sat 21 Feb – R3 Men’s Interclub: Div 2 / Div 8 / Div 11 all @ Martinborough

Sat 21 & Sun 22 Feb – Weekend comp, Medal/Putting $5 entry, R1 Shoot out $20 one off entry

Happy golfing 

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Grumpies – Stableford 27 Jan – 1st Nick Hartley 39 points, 2nd Malcolm Wood 37 points, 3rd Freddie Gloag & Jason Shaw 34 points. A Two for Chris Brooks on #16. 

Thursday Club – Stableford 29 Jan – 1st Charlie Cresswell 42 points, 2nd Trevor Petersen 40 points, 3rd Brian Russo 39 points. A Two for Mike Charteris & Ailsa Malneek on #6, and Jonathan Croft on #16. Nearest the Pin was Ray Matthews.

Opening Day – A fun day with great weather, and new friends were made in a random draw. Combined Stableford winners with 148 points – Bernadette Pither, Pete Halstead, Karen Delehanty, and Steve Crombie. Individual Stableford winners with 40 points – Pete Halstead and Jo Halstead.

There were prizes for the Shortest Drive – Mark Taylor, Nearest the Wrong Hole – Craig McAulay, and the Longest Putt – Nick Hartley.

Coming up:

Wed 4 Feb – Ladies 9 & 18 hole Opening Day

Fri 6 Feb – POSTPONED – Martinborough Rugby Club Ambrose

Sat 7 & Sun 8 Feb – Weekend Stableford comp $5 entry

Sat 7 Feb – Martinborough Fair, course Open

Mon 9 Feb – R2 Silver Pennants vs Shandon @ Paraparaumu

Mon 9 Feb – R2 Combo Pennants vs Kapiti @ Waikanae

Sat 14 Feb – Hosting Men’s Waikanae Cup

Sat 21 Feb – R3 Men’s Interclub: Div 2 / Div 8 / Div 11 all @ Martinborough

Fri 10 Apr – St John Wairarapa Charity Golf Tournament, flyer attached

Happy golfing 

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ProAm results – Congratulations to the Winners – Ailsa & Nigel Malneek, Pete Griffiths, and their Pro Patrick Moore with 125 Stableford Points.

Opening Day Sun 1 Feb – Tee off 10:30am

Join us for a fun day for members to kick the year off with a laugh and some interesting golf. This will be a random draw with individual and team prizes. All we can tell you is you will be experiencing the course in a totally new way. 

Entry $25 includes a light lunch after golf. Please advise the office if you are attending for catering purposes. 

Christmas Crossover Competition – Winners details are attached.

A reminder – Friday Twilight Golf (TGIF) continues over the Summer – tee off anytime between 3pm and 5:50pm. If you want to join others there is a draw at 3:30pm – have your cards in by 3:15pm 

Coming up:

Sat 31 Jan – R2 Men’s Interclub: Div 2 / Div 8 / Div 11 all teams @ Martinborough

Sun 1 Feb – Opening Day Tee off 10.30am

Fri 6 Feb – POSTPONED – Martinborough Rugby Club Ambrose

Sat 7 Feb – Martinborough Fair

Sat 7 Feb – 6am – midday Speed Golf

Mon 9 Feb – R2 Silver Pennants vs Shandon @ Paraparaumu

Mon 9 Feb – R2 Combo Pennants vs Kapiti @ Waikanae

Happy golfing 

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A great big THANK YOU to all the volunteers (young and old) who turned up today and gave the course a massive makeover. Thanks too for the lovely morning tea. Much appreciated! Apart from the obvious “work in progress” areas the course is immaculate! Who would have thought we had succumbed to massive winds and heavy rain in recent weeks. I think all members should be very proud of our Martinborough Golf Club. All the best for the ProAm.

A reminder – Friday Twilight Golf (TGIF) continues over the Summer – tee off anytime between 3pm and 5:50pm. If you want to join others there is a draw at 3:30pm – have your cards in by 3:15pm 

Coming up:

Wed 21 Jan – Course Closed ProAm Prep Day

Thu 22 Jan – Course Closed ProAm

Sat 24 Jan – R1 Men’s Interclub: Div 2 @ Trentham / Div 8 @ Judgeford / Div 11 @ Titahi Bay

Mon 26 Jan – R1 Ladies Combo Pennants vs BFHGC @ Judgeford

Mon 26 Jan – R1 Ladies Silver Pennants vs Royal Wellington @ Miramar

Sun 1 Feb – 2026 Club Opening Day

Fri 6 Feb – Course closed for the Martinborough Rugby Club Ambrose – postponed

Happy golfing 

Hello Golfers and Happy New Year  to you all.

It’s a lovely day to be out on the course today. 

Not so much on Sunday, with dust swirling and high winds but we had a few intrepid Sunday Club players who played all 18 holes!

The 2026 ProAm is nearly upon us, and Men’s and Ladies Interclub start the following week.

A reminder – The Great Summer Sizzle is back! restarting Sat 17 Jan.

Coming up:

Dec 13 – Jan 19 Christmas Crossover Competition, $20 members one off payment

Mon 19 Jan – Wellington Anniversary Day

Wed 21 Jan – Course Closed ProAm Prep Day

Thu 22 Jan – Course Closed ProAm

Sat 24 Jan – R1 Men’s Interclub: Div 2 @ Trentham / Div 8 @ Judgeford / Div 11 @ Titahi Bay

Mon 26 Jan – R1 Ladies Combo Pennants vs Boulcott’s @ Judgeford

Mon 26 Jan – R1 Ladies Silver Pennants vs Royal Wellington @ Miramar

Sun 1 Feb – 2026 Club Opening Day

Fri 6 Feb – Course closed for the Martinborough Rugby Club Ambrose

Happy golfing 

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Grumpies– 16 Dec Stableford results – 1st Chris Hanson 40 points, 2nd Murray Wolland (Masterton) 38 points, 3rd Ray Matthews 37 points, 4th Kris Mason 35 points. No Twos.

Thursday Club – 18 Dec Stableford results – 1st Brian Russo 41 points, 2nd Andy Morison, Matt Thomas, Johnson Williams, Mark Gray 39 points, 3rd Charlie Cresswell 38 points. Nearest the Pin on #8 Mrs 70. Two twos for Doug Clark on #6 & #8, Dayle Scrimshaw, Mark Gray #6, Sandy Bidwill #8, Matt Thomas #12, Vern Anton #16.

FYI – Grumpies, Ladies, and Thursday Club tee times will remain available during the holidays.

The Tuesday Tome is taking a break, and will be back on 13 Jan.

Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas 

Coming up:

Dec 13 – Jan 19 Christmas Crossover Competition, $20 members

Thu 25 Dec – Office, Kitchen, Bar Closed, course Open

Wed 21 Jan – Course Closed ProAm Prep Day

Thu 22 Jan – Course Closed ProAm

Happy golfing 

The Fundraiser for Junior Golf was a great success with 17 team entries. 1st with 128 points Team Freddie Gloag, Steve Harley, Brent McKinlay, Jacob Sweeney. 2nd with 127 points Team Evan Bayly, Bruce Dean, Anita Lowcay, Vicky Norrie. 3rd with 125 points Team Alison Tipler, Venitia Morison, Felicity Warren, Bindy McLeod. Nearest the Pin on #6 Johnson Williams, on #8 Georgie Wadey, and on #16 Matt Thomas. Congratulations to all entrants and thank you for supporting junior golf.

Grumpies– 9 Dec Stableford results – 1st Chris Handley 39 points, 2nd Mark Gray 38 points, 3rd Pete Halstead 37 points. Two Two’s for Rob Coy on #6 & #14, Chris Hanson on #6, Robbie Walters on #8, and Andrew McKenzie on #16.

Thursday Club – 11 Dec Stableford results – 1st Freddie Gloag 43 points, 2nd Kris Mason, Vern Anton, Dayle Scrimshaw 40 points, 3rd Pete Halstead, Jason Shaw, Brent McKinlay, Ailsa Malneek 39 points. Two’s on #6 for Bob Lindberg, Brent McKinlay, Jason Shaw, on #16 Pete Halstead. Nearest the Pin on #8 for Bruce Sollitt.

There was a fabulous turnout of 79 members playing in the Christmas Cheer 2025. The ‘surprise’ competition had the Men playing off the Yellow tees, and the Ladies off the White tees. 1st in Div 1 David Stevenson 40 points, 2nd Alan Isaac 39 points, 3rd George Kirk, Bob Lindberg 38 points. 1st in Div 2 Jason Burt 43 points, 2nd Chris Handley 38 points, 3rd Keith Banks, Tony Taylor 35 points. In the Ladies Div 1st Julie Gray 47 points, 2nd Lizzy Thomson 44 points, 3rd Angela Busby 39 points, 4th Marilyn MacKenzie 38 points. Enjoy your hams everyone. Two’s for Barry Hayman, Chris Ranish, Martin Napier, John Warner, Andy Morison, Keith Banks, Jason Burt. Nearest the Pins on #4 Andy Morison, #8 Deb Banks, #11 Brian Russo, #14 Kelly Taylor. Men 33.00 vs Women 33.60 – Women winners.

Coming up:

Dec 13 – Jan 19 Christmas Crossover Competition, $20 members

Happy golfing 

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Remember the Fundraiser for Junior Golf is happening this Friday 12 Dec. Tee off at the new time of 11am. The competition is Best 3 of 4 Stableford. First prize is accommodation for four in Taupo/Kinloch with a game including carts at Kinloch and Centennial. You don’t want to miss out on the chance of winning this fantastic prize, while supporting Junior Golf at the same time – winner, winner.

Grumpies– 2 Dec Stableford results – 1st Seamus O’Sullivan 43 points, 2nd Robbie Walters 41 points, 3rd Ray Matthews 40 points, 4th Bob Lindberg 39 points. Twos for Ray Matthews on #6, and Malcolm Wood & Jason Shaw on #16.

Thursday Club – 4 Dec Stableford results – 1st Seamus O’Sullivan & Rick Hargreaves 41 points, 2nd Arthur Warren 40 points, 3rd Ro Griffiths, Charlie Cresswell, George Kirk, Mark Gray 39 points. A Two for Jason Shaw on #6, Stu Taplin, Freddie Gloag, Lloyd Warren on #8, Andy Morison on #12. Nearest the Pin for Lloyd Warren on #8.

Coming up:

Wed 10 Dec Club AGM 5.30pm

Fri 12 Dec Junior Golf Fundraiser, $300 team of 4

Dec 13 – Jan 19 Christmas Crossover Competition, $20 members

Sun 14 Dec Xmas Cheer & Closing Day

Happy golfing 

Hello Golfers

Remember the Fundraiser for Junior Golf is happening on Friday 12 Dec. Tee off at 8.30am or 1pm. The competition is Best 3 of 4 Stableford. First prize is accommodation for four in Taupo/Kinloch with a game including carts at Kinloch and Centennial. You don’t want to miss out on the chance of winning this fantastic prize, while supporting Junior Golf at the same time – winner, winner.

Grumpies– 25 Nov Stableford results – 1st Bob Lindberg 39 points, 2nd James Elworthy 38 points, 3rd Chris Brooks, Mike Eastwood 37 points. Twos on hole 8 for Brent McKinlay, Shayne Hammond, and hole 16 for Chris Brooks.

Thursday Club/Smiddy’s Tournament – 27 Nov Stableford results – 1st Robbie Walters 43 points, 2nd Shayne Hammond & Griff Page 42 points, 3rd Lloyd Warren, 41 points, 4th Jason Shaw & James Elworthy 40 points. Three players scored two Twos! Lloyd Warren on #6 & #8, Olivia Clark on #8 & #16, Jason Shaw on #12 & #16. Twos on #6 for Doug Clark, Freddie Gloag, Chris Brooks, Seamus O’Sullivan, #8 for James Elworthy, #12 for Graham Wilson, #16 for Robbie Walters, Chris Ranish, Ro Griffiths. Nearest the Pin on #6 Lloyd Warren, #8 Lloyd Warren, #12 Charlie Cresswell, #16 Ro Griffiths. Ladies longest drive Ailsa Malneek, Men’s longest drive 0-18 Seanoa Isaac, Men’s longest drive 19+ Ray Matthews.

Coming up:

Sun 7 Dec Masterborough Tournament @ Masterton 

Wed 10 Dec Club AGM 5.30pm

Fri 12 Dec Junior Golf Fundraiser, $300 team of 4

Dec 13 – Jan 19 Christmas Crossover Competition, $20 members

Sun 14 Dec Xmas Cheer & Closing Day

Happy golfing 

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Ladies Champion of Champions – The competition was held at Martinborough on Sat 22 Nov. Congratulations to Kelly Taylor, Lisa-Marie Ireland, and Olivia Clark for coming 3rd in the teams event. Wellington came 1st, and two of their three players are aged 12 and 13 years! Olivia had 21 points and she came 2nd in the Bronze Gross with her score of 90.

Mens Champion of Champions – Our Men’s team, Malcolm Bridge, Josh Hawkins, and Freddie Gloag represented us at Mahunga on Sun 23 Nov. Information to hand is that Freddie & Malcolm both scored 89, and my office buddie, Molly, was Freddie’s caddy.

9-hole Ladies – That’s a wrap for 2025. On Wednesday the 12th we joined the 18-hole ladies for our closing day golf, lunch and AGM. It was a fun day with much merriment. The AGM saw our outgoing Co Captains Jane Fanselow Price and Tingay Davidson hand over to incoming Co Captains Sarah Harvey and Tania Williamson.

On Wednesday the 19th we hosted our Xmas cheer with the theme “Martinborough Cup”. 6 holes of fun golf with a Racing theme was played – best dressed Sherryl Howie and runner up Lola Kiel. This was followed by a change of outfits for the “Fashion in the Field” luncheon. Fashion in the Field winners Leonie Wilde, Jo Guscott, and Helen Willams set a glamorous tone for the afternoon. Thanks so much to Tennessee, Tucky, Tamyka & Molly for hosting a fantastic day of celebrations.

Bidwill/Leckie Cup – Our team of 24 headed to Royal Wellington on Sun 23 Nov to attempt to retain the cup. Unfortunately they didn’t win it back this year. Bring on 2026 at Martinborough GC.

This brings me to the Baarrbraa Trophy being held at Eketahuna GC this Sun 30 Nov. Tee off is midday. Please reconfirm numbers as soon as possible for catering purposes. Unfortunately, the bus is no longer running, so please carpool with your golf buddies and make arrangements to defend the unique sheep  trophy that is in our cabinet.

Remember the Fundraiser for Junior Golf is happening on Friday 12 Dec. Tee off at 8.30am or 1pm. The competition is Best 3 of 4 Stableford. First prize is accommodation for four in Taupo/Kinloch with a game including carts at Kinloch and Centennial. You don’t want to miss out on the chance of winning this fantastic prize, while supporting Junior Golf at the same time – winner, winner.

Grumpies– 18 Nov Par results – 1st Rod Cranswick +7, 2nd Chris Brooks, Bruce Sollitt, 3rd Guy Walmsley, Bob Tosswill, Brent McKinlay. Two twos on #6 & #12 for Peter Schenk, #8 for Paul Riddiford, Bruce Sollitt, Bob Tosswill, #12  Richard Waddy, #16 Chris Brooks, Brent McKinlay.

Thursday Club – 20 Nov Stableford results – 1st Robbie Walters, Trevor Petersen, Chris Ranish, Rob Smith 40 points, 2nd Peter Schenk, Shane Hislop 39 points, 3rd Doug Clark 38 points. Twos for James Elworthy, Dayle Scrimshaw #8, Kambel Barham (Riversdale Beach) #16. Nearest the Pin for James Elworthy.

Coming up:

Thu 27 Nov Smiddy’s Tournament/Thursday Club 

Sun 30 Nov Baarrbraa Trophy @ Eketahuna

Sun 30 Nov Sunday Club 10.30am start today only

Sun 7 Dec Masterborough Tournament @ Masterton 

Wed 10 Dec Club AGM 5.30pm

Fri 12 Dec Junior Golf Fundraiser, $300 team of 4

Sun 14 Dec Xmas Cheer & Closing Day

Happy golfing