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Grumpies – PAR 1 Sep – 1st: Pete Price, Sandy Bidwill, Malcolm Wood, Paul Riddiford 0, 2nd: Bruce Sollitt, Jason Shaw, Griff Page -1, 3rd: Chris Hanson, Michael Eastwood, Bob Schofield -3. Twos for Chris Hanson on #8, Jason Shaw, Andy Morison #10, Bob Tosswill #16.

Ladies 18 holes – Results from last week LGU. 1st = Kelly Taylor 70 Nett, Carol Parkinson 70 Nett, 3rd: Bernadette Pither 78 Nett. Winner of the Putting – Sandra Petersen 26 putts. NTP #10 Adele Cairns and #16 Carol Parkinson. There was one Two had by Kelly Taylor.

Thursday Club – Stableford 3 Sep – 1st: Peter Schenk, Andy Morison 40 points, 2nd: Sandy Bidwill 38 points, 3rd: Bruce Ward, Chris Brooks, Trevor Petersen, Lachie McLeod 37 points. Twos for Andrew Tuck on #8, Lloyd Warren & Pete Price on #16. Nearest the Pin on #10 for Rob Smith.

Weekend Comps – 

Stableford 5 Sep – 1st: Graeme Solloway 35 points, 2nd: Garth Stirrat 33 points on countback from 3rd: Simon Hinkley (Riversdale Beach). Simon also scored the only Two on #4.

Stableford 6 Sep – 1st: Nina Stephenson (Ngawi Hitaround) 42 points, 2nd: John Warner 37 points, 3rd: Andrew Tuck 36 points, 4th: Derek Stephens 35 points. Twos for Andrew Tuck #4, Tim Loe #8, Chris Brooks #10.

REMINDER Men’s Club Champs 2026 – The sheets are posted in the changing room for the Men’s Club Champs 2026. Div 1 Seniors – 0-11, Div 2 Intermediate – 11.1-18.5, Div 3 Juniors – 18.6-26.0, Bellingham Cup – Handicap Matchplay – 26.1-40.4. 

Please email office@mgcgolf.nz or write your name, clearly, on the sheet. You must be available to play the Final on Sat 31 Oct. If you are unavailable, do not enter your name. The Draw will be done on Fri 11 Sep. The dates on the draw must be played on or before that date. Anyone not available on the date and cannot play before, the person that can play will win by default. 

Final dates will be determined by numbers, however the Final is set for Sat 31 Oct, the Semi-Final on or before Sun 25 Oct and the Quarter-Final on or before Sun 18 Oct. 

Coming up:

Every Wed 1.30pm – 9 + Wine

Fri 11 Sep – Hosting Cotter Rosebowl

Sat 12 Sep – 36 hole Strokeplay

Sun 13 Sep – Weekend comp PAR $5 entry

Sun 20 Sep – AB Martin Mixed Foursomes. You can enter via this link: AB Martin Mixed Foursomes

Wed 23 Sep – Wairarapa Womens’s 4BBB

Sun 27 Sep – Grapes & Giggles 9 hole Ambrose

Sat & Sun 2 & 3 Oct – Martinborough Men’s Golf Classic. You can enter via this link: Men’s 54/36 hole Classic

Fri 9 Oct – Junior Open. You can enter via this link: Junior Open 2026

Sun 11 Oct – Lamb & Chardonnay. Save the date. Details to come.

Mon 19 Oct – Junior Golf Fundraiser. You can enter via this link: Junior Golf Fundraiser

Happy golfing 

Hello golfers
Welcome to SPRING 

The Interclub boys had their final round of Marquis Shield last week. They didn’t bring home the Marquis Shield but they did win the Workman Trophy (Senior singles match play – off the stick). Congratulations  team.

Grumpies – Stableford 25 Aug – 1st: Jason Shaw 35 points, 2nd: Tony Taylor 34 points, 3rd: Sandy Bidwill, Ro Griffiths 33 points. Two Twos for Jason Shaw on #8 &  #10, sadly there isn’t a Birdsnest for Grumpies, and Emily Loughnan on #10.

Ladies 18 holes – Results from last week’s Par Comp – 1st: Carol Parkinson +1, 2nd:= Kris Mason, Ju Allen -3. Nearest the Pins for Kris Mason on #10 & #16 meaning that Kris won  the Birdsnest. Congratulations 

A Two for Carol Parkinson on #8.

Thursday Club – Stableford 27 Aug – 1st: Sandy Bidwill, Chris Brooks, Brian Russo 36 points, 2nd: Bevan Sweeney 35 points. A Two for Andrew McKenzie on #8, Bevan Sweeney, James Elworthy #10, Jason Shaw, Rob Smith #16. Nearest the Pin on #10 Jimbo!

Weekend Comps – 

Medal/Putting 29 Aug – 1st: John Warner 73 Net, 2nd: Bevan Sweeney 76 Net, 3rd: Doug Clark on countback from Mark Taylor 78 Net. No Twos. Putting winner: John Warner.

Medal/Putting 30 Aug – 1st: 1st: Bob Schofield on countback from Jakob Sweeney 75 Net. Twos for Jakob Sweeney on #10 and Derek Stephens on #16. Three Putting winners with 29 Putts: Seamus O’Sullivan, Seanoa Isaac, Shayne Hammond.

Coming up:

Every Wed 1.30pm – 9 + Wine

Fri 4 Sep – Eagles Battle of the Hill

Sat & Sun 5 & 6 Sep – Weekend comp Stableford $5 entry

Sun 6 Sep FINAL ROAST for Father’s Day

Fri 11 Sep –  Hosting Cotter Rosebowl

Sat 12 Sep – 36 hole Strokeplay

Sun 20 Sep – AB Martin Mixed Foursomes. You can enter via this link: AB Martin Mixed Foursomes

Wed 23 Sep – Wairarapa Womens’s 4BBB

Sun 27 Sep – Grapes & Giggles 9 hole Ambrose

Sat & Sun 2 & 3 Oct – Martinborough Men’s Golf Classic. You can enter via this link: Men’s 54/36 hole Classic

Fri 9 Oct – Junior Open. You can enter via this link: Junior Open 2026

Sun 11 Oct – Lamb & Chardonnay. Save the date. Details to come.

Mon 19 Oct – Junior Golf Fundraiser. You can enter via this link: Junior Golf Fundraiser

Happy golfing 

Hello golfers

Grumpies – Stableford 18 Aug – 1st: Chris Brooks, the one brave soul that turned up and played a few holes!

Thursday Club – Stableford 20 Aug – 1st: Sandy Bidwill 38 points, 2nd: Tim Loe, Ro Griffiths 36 points, 3rd: Duncan Didsbury 35 points. Twos for Doug Clark on #8, Dayle Scrimshaw, Vern Anton #10, Jason Shaw, Johnson Williams #16. Nearest the Pin on #10 was Emily Loughnan.

Weekend Comps – 

Par 22 Aug – 1st: Brian Russo +2, 2nd: Garth Stirrat -3. One Two for Brian Russo on #8.

Par 23 Aug – 1st: 

Coming up:

Every Wed 1.30pm – 9 + Wine

Sat & Sun 29 & 30 Aug – Weekend comp Medal/Putting $5 entry, Shootout $20 one off entry

ROAST THIS SUNDAY 30 Aug, and 6 Sep for Father’s Day

Sat & Sun 2 & 3 Oct – Martinborough Men’s Golf Classic. You can enter via this link: Men’s 54/36 hole Classic

Happy golfing 

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Carts update – No carts are permitted on the course for the rest of the week.

Grumpies – PAR 11 Aug – 1st: Derek Stephens +1, 2nd: Chris Ranish 0, 3rd: Shane Hislop, Pete Price -2. A Two for Derek Stephens on #10.

Ladies – 

9 holes – 18 x 9 hole golfers braved “No Coffee” (power outage) conditions and played a nett round on Wednesday. Results of the nett round – 1st: Jo Guscott on 38, 2nd Sarah Harvey on 39, 3rd: on countback Gaylene on 40. Closest to the pin #8 Sarah Harvey, #10 Janet Chilton.

18 holes – Results from Wednesday Stableford – 1st: Carol Parkinson 36, 2nd: Honor Clark 32, 3rd= Sarah Monaghan, Bindy McLeod 30. Nearest the Pin on #10 Jaquee Reid and #16 Jenny Wilkie. Sadly there were no Twos.

Thursday Club – Stableford 13 Aug – 1st: Shayne Hammond, Peter Schenk, Stu Taplin 36 points, 2nd: Chris Brooks, Derek Stephens, Al Petrie, Tony Taylor 35 points. Twos on #8 for Kieran McGoverin, Sandy Bidwill, and on #10 for Matt Gloag, Nick Morison. Nearest to the Pin – Chris Ranish #10.

Weekend Comps – 

Medal/Putting 15 Aug – 1st: Shane Hislop 72 points, 2nd: Derek Stephens on countback 74 points, 3rd: Tora Boyne on countback 74 points, 4th: Mark Gray 74 points. The Putting winner was Freddie Gloag with 27 putts, and Freddie also won  the Birds Nest with Two Twos on #4 and #16 

Medal/Putting 16 Aug – 1st: 

Coming up:

Every Wed 1.30pm – 9 + Wine

Sat & Sun 22 & 23 Aug – Weekend comp PAR $5 entry

NO ROAST THIS SUNDAY. Back on 30 Aug, and 6 Sep for Fathers Day

Sat & Sun 2 & 3 Oct – Martinborough Men’s Golf Classic. You can enter via this link: Men’s 54/36 hole Classic

Happy golfing 

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Grumpies – Stableford 4 Aug – 1st:

Ladies – 

18 holes – 1st: The rain was the winner last week, although two hearty souls went and played 9 holes.

Thursday Club – Stableford 6 Aug – 1st: Rob Smith 41 points, 2nd: Jason Shaw 36 points, 3rd: Trevor Petersen 35 points, 4th: Al Petrie 34 points. Twos for Doug Clark on #10, Matt Gloag, Al Petrie on #16. Doug was Nearest the Pin on #10.

Weekend Comps – 

Stableford 8 Aug – 1st: Tony Taylor 34 points, 2nd: Freddie Gloag 33 points, 3rd: Chris Ranish 32 points. One Two for Freddie on #16.

Stableford 9 Aug – 1st: Seamus O’Sullivan 35 points, 2nd: Julie Dondertman 34 points, 3rd: Doug Clark (on countback) 31 points, 4th Freddie Gloag 31 points, 5th: Stu Taplin 31 points. Twos for Julie Dondertman on #4, and Alec Dondertman on #10.

Coming up:

Every Wed 1.30pm – 9 + Wine

Sat & Sun 15 & 16 Aug – Weekend comp, Medal/Putting $5 entry, Shoot Out $20 one off entry

Sunday Roasts are back! Call the office to book a table

Sat & Sun 2 & 3 Oct – Martinborough Men’s Golf Classic. You can enter via this link: Men’s 54/36 hole Classic

Happy golfing  

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Women’s Golf starter lessons – Grapes & Giggles Season 2 is back! This is a great way for the women in your life to start or return to golf. It’s a series of (popular) group lessons, culminating in a new to golf 9 hole Ambrose. Classes start from 14 August. The flyer is attached and the registration link is: Grape & Giggles Season 2

Men’s 54/36 hole Classic – We are also reminding members that entries are open for the Martinborough Men’s Golf Classic on 02/03 October. This is the annual 54/36 hole competition for historic trophies (and very generous cash prizes). Feel free to share with friends from other clubs and make a weekend of it. You can enter via this link: Men’s 54/36 hole Classic

Grumpies – Stableford 28 Jul – 1st: Derek Stephens & Malcolm Wood 34 points, 2nd: Seamus O’Sullivan 32 points, 3rd: Pete Price, Ro Griffiths, Jason Shaw 31 points. No Twos.

Ladies – 

18 holes – 1st: Angela Busby 74 Nett, 2nd: Kelly Taylor 77 Nett, 3rd: Julie Dondertman 77 Nett. Winner of the Putts was Julie Dondertman with 28 putts. NTP #10 Karen Delehanty and #16 Alison Tipler. The only Two of the day went to Kelly Taylor.

Thursday Club – Stableford 30 Jul – 1st: Chris Ranish 38 points, 2nd: Pete Price, Brett Abercrombie 37 points, 3rd: Arthur Warren 36 points, 4th: Stu Taplin, Murray Gribben 35 points. Two Twos for Chris Ranish #8 & #10, Steve Harley, Murray Gribben #4, Pete Price #8. NTP #10 Seamus O’Sullivan.

Weekend Comps – PAR 1 Aug – 1st: No entries today.

PAR 2 Aug – 1st: Chris Ranish -1, 2nd: Matt Gloag (on countback) -2, 3rd: Freddie Gloag -2, 4th: Bruce Ward -3. No Twos.

Coming up:

Every Wed 1.30pm – 9 + Wine

Sat & Sun 8 & 9 Aug – Weekend comp, Stableford $5 entry

Sunday Roasts are back! Call the office to book a table

Happy golfing  

Hello golfers

Juniors – Reminder to parents/juniors: Term Three Junior lessons start this coming Sun 2 Aug. Register to improve your skills leading up to the Junior Open on Fri 9 Oct. Click on this link to register: https://forms.gle/9wKcZMc96PCYkPgq8

Grumpies – PAR 21 Jul – 1st: Tony Taylor +1, 2nd: Rob Coy 0, 3rd: Brian Russo -2, 4th Lloyd Warren, Ro Griffiths, Guy Walmsley, Andy Morison, Bob Lindberg -3. Twos on #16 for Johnny Gray & Brian Russo.

Ladies – 

9 holes – This week we played a Putting and PAR round. Putting – Jenny Tosswill 1st with 13 putts, Melissa Riddiford and Jenny Joblin 2nd with 16 putts, Sue Dalton, Barbara Holmes and Jill Murphy 3rd with 17 putts.

Par – 1st: Sarah Harvey on +2, 2nd: Melissa Riddiford on +1, 3rd Janet Chilton on 0. 

Lizzy Thomson got her first 2 – congratulations Lizzy 

18 holes – Results from last week. 1st: Honor Clark 34 points, 2nd: Marion McKenzie 31 points, 3rd: Karen Delehanty 31 points. NTP #10 Kelly Taylor and #16 Karen Delehanty. There were two Twos, and they went to Kelly Taylor and Marion McKenzie.

Thursday Club – Stableford 23 Jul – 1st: Doug Clark 36 points, 2nd: Bruce Ward, Chris Brooks 35 points, 3rd: Vern Anton, Stu Taplin 34 points. Two twos for Doug Clark on #8 & #10, Tony Wilson (BFHGC), Seamus O’Sullivan, Gavin Redmond #10, Gerard Dunne #16. Nearest the Pin #10 Tony Wilson (BFHGC).

Weekend Comps – Stableford 25 Jul – 1st: Seanoa Isaac 36 points, 2nd: Freddie Gloag 25 points. A Two for Seanoa on #10.

Stableford 26 Jul – 1st: Nina Stephenson (Ngawi Hitaround) 36 points, 2nd: Duncan Didsbury (on countback) 35 points, 3rd: Stu Taplin 35 points, 4th: Mark Gray 34 points. No Twos.

Coming up:

Every Wed 1.30pm – 9 + Wine

Sat & Sun 1 & 2 Aug – Weekend comp, PAR $5 entry

Sunday Roasts are back! Call the office to book a table

Happy golfing  

Hello golfers

Juniors – For those Juniors interested in Term 3 lessons we have a registration form for you here: 

https://forms.gle/kFKVkPP5GZ4v9bhX8
This is a great way to build skills in preparation for the Junior Open on 9 Oct.

Grumpies – Stableford 14 Jul – 1st: Arthur Warren 36 points, 2nd: Sandy Bidwill, Andy Morison 35 points, 3rd: Andrew McKenzie 34 points. Twos for Seamus O’Sullivan #4, and Jason Shaw #10.

Ladies – 

9 holes – 14 hardy souls ventured out on a sunny morning with very soggy conditions underfoot. The mud splashes on the golf gear/clothing was proof the conditions were challenging. 

Best nett 1st: Sarah Harvey on 39, 2nd Alison Russell on 41, 3rd Lizzy Thomson on 41. Stableford 1st: Sarah Harvey, 2nd Janet Chilton, 3rd Jo Guscott, all on 15. Closest to the pin was Sarah (talk about a sweep!!!).

18 holes – Results from last week. The ladies asked me not to publish the scores as it was a tough day at the office. 1st: Jenny Wilkie, 2nd Alison Tipler, 3rd Karen Delehanty. Nearest the Pin #10 Jenny Wilkie and on # 16 no-one. Sadly there were no Twos.

Thursday Club – Stableford 16 Jul – 1st: all on 36 points Matt Thomas, Andy Darling, Stu Taplin, Malcolm Wood, 2nd: Chris Ranish 35 points, 3rd: Sandy Bidwill, Arthur Warren 34 points. Two twos for Matt Taplin (Takapuna) on #8 & #16, Ben Masters #4, Shane Hislop, Malcolm Wood, Rob Smith, Bob Lindberg #8, Stu Taplin, Matt Thomas #16. Nearest the Pin on #10 Chris Brooks.

Weekend Comps – 

PAR 18 Jul – 1st: Mike Fleming 0, 2nd: John Warner -1 (countback), 3rd: Freddie Gloag -1. No Twos today.

PAR 19 Jul – 1st: Doug Clark +2 (countback), 2nd: Mark Gray +2, 3rd: Bob Schofield 0 (countback), 4th: Brian Russo 0. Brian also scored Two Twos on #8 & #10 and wins  the Birdsnest  congratulations . Mark Gray & Jason Shaw scored a Two on #16.

Part 6 of 6. Golf Etiquette. Care of the course –

Bunkers: Before leaving a bunker, players should carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by them and any nearby footprints made by others. If a rake is within reasonable proximity of the bunker, the rake should be used for this purpose.

Repair of divots, ball-marks and damage by shoes: Players should carefully repair any divot holes made by them and any damage to the putting green made by the impact of a ball (whether or not made by the player himself). On completion of the hole by all players in the group, damage to the putting green caused by golf shoes should be repaired.

Preventing unnecessary damage: Players should avoid causing damage to the course by removing divots when taking practice swings or by hitting the head of a club into the ground, whether in anger or for any other reason. Players should ensure that no damage is done to the putting green when putting down bags or the flagstick. In order to avoid damaging the hole, players and caddies should not stand too close to the hole and should take care during the handling of the flagstick and the removal of a ball from the hole. The head of a club should not be used to remove a ball from the hole. Players should not lean on their clubs when on the putting green, particularly when removing the ball from the hole. The flagstick should be properly replaced in the hole before the players leave the putting green. Local notices regulating the movement of golf carts should be strictly observed.

Coming up:

Wed 22 Jul – Kitchen Closed

Every Wed 1.30pm – 9 + Wine

Sat & Sun 25 & 26 Jul – Weekend comp, Stableford $5 entry

Sunday Roasts are back! Call the office to book a table

Happy golfing  

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Grumpies – Stableford 7 Jul – 1st:

Ladies – 

9 holes – 

18 holes – 

Thursday Club – Stableford 9 Jul – 1st: 

Weekend Comps – Medal/Putting 11 Jul – 1st: No entries today.

Medal/Putting 12 Jul – 1st: Doug Clark 69 Nett, 2nd: John Warner 70 Nett, 3rd: Matt Thomas 73 Nett. Doug Clark won the Putting competition with 24 putts.

Two twos for John Warner = the Birdsnest!  on #8 & #10, a Two for Brian Russo & Derek Stephens on #10, and Jason Shaw on #16.

Part 5 of 6. Golf Etiquette. Priority on the course – Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, priority on the course is determined by a group’s pace of play. Any group playing a whole round is entitled to pass a group playing a shorter round. The term “group” includes a single player.

An extra today since the section on Priority on the course is short. 

Dress to Impress (or at Least to Show Respect): A reasonable standard of dress applies both on the course and in the clubhouse. Singlets, jandals, and bare feet? Not today, thanks! 

Hats: Always remove your cap or visor the moment you step indoors. 

Respect the Course: Help keep the course in great condition by replacing divots, raking bunkers after use, and repairing ball marks on the greens. Leave the course better than you found it. 

Mind Your Language: Please keep language respectful. Offensive or coarse language is not acceptable on the course or in the clubhouse. 

Bin It, Don’t Drop It: Please use the bins provided for all rubbish and bottles. Together, we can keep our course looking its best.

Coming up:

Every Wed 1.30pm – 9 + Wine

Sat & Sun 18 & 19 Jul – Weekend comp, PAR $5 entry

Sat 18 Jul – All Blacks vs Ireland 7.10pm. Call the office to book a table

Sunday Roasts are back! Call the office to book a table

Happy golfing  no more  please

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We are deeply saddened to learn that Whitney Griffiths passed away yesterday morning in England. Our heartfelt thoughts and sincere condolences are with his family, friends, and the many members of the golfing community who knew and respected him. He will be greatly missed.

Grumpies – PAR 30 Jun – 1st: Sandy Bidwill & Chris Ranish -1, 2nd: Jason Shaw -2, 3rd: Ro Griffiths -3. One Two for Sandy Bidwill on #8.

Ladies – 

9 holes – Once the fog lifted a group of 12 enjoyed their 3rd golf lesson with Brad. Those not having a lesson played a Stableford competition, and we all commented on the winter golf conditions as our balls plopped instead of running. Lots of excuses but also lots of fun. Jenny Joblin took the Stablefords win with 13. Janet Chilton was closest to the pin on #8.

18 holes – Congratulations to the Ladies that played the Riverside Cup on Friday. They won their match 5 to 1 against Riversdale and doing this they brought the points up to level with Eketahuna. Therefore we finished 1st equal sharing the cup with them. Well done to all who played in the Riverside Cup Teams over this season.

Results from Wednesday playing a Stableford round. 1st Kelly Taylor 37 points, 2nd: Karen Delehanty 32 points, 3rd Jo Loe 30 points, 4th: Carol Parkinson 29 points, 5th Alison Tipler 29 points. NTP #10 Bindy McLeod and #16 Karen Shaw. Sadly no Twos.

Thursday Club – Stableford 2 Jul – 1st: Chris Ranish 37 points, 2nd: Matt Thomas, Brian Russo, Seamus O’Sullivan 35 points, 3rd: Julia Deeley 34 points. Twos for Seamus O’Sullivan on #8, Doug Clark, Jason Shaw, Mark Gray on #10, Chris Ranish, Johnny Gray on #16. Nearest the Pin on #10 was Doug Clark.

Weekend Comps – 

Medal/Putting 4 Jul – 1st: Jason Shaw on countback from Chris Ranish 73 nett, 3rd: Seanoa Isaac 75 points. Seanoa also won the Putting with 25 putts. There were no Twos.

Medal/Putting 5 Jul – 1st: Bevan Sweeney 71 points, 2nd: Brian Russo 73 points, 3rd: Shane Hislop 74 points, 4th: Derek Stephens 76 points. A Two for Doug Clark on #4, and Bevan Sweeney & Brian Russo on #10. The Putting winner was Steve Croft with 27 putts.

Part 4 of 6. Golf Etiquette. Pace of Play – Play at good pace and keep up: Players should play at a good pace. The Committee may establish pace of play guidelines that all players should follow. It is a group’s responsibility to keep up with the group in front. If it loses a clear hole and it is delaying the group behind, it should invite the group behind to play through, irrespective of the number of players in that group. Where a group has not lost a clear hole, but it is apparent that the group behind can play faster, it should invite the faster moving group to play through.

Be ready to play: Players should be ready to play as soon as it is their turn to play. When playing on or near the putting green, players should leave their bags or carts in such a position as will enable quick movement off the green and towards the next tee. When the play of a hole has been completed, players should immediately leave the putting green. 

Lost ball: If a player believes their ball may be lost outside a water hazard or is out of bounds, they should play a provisional ball to save time. Players searching for a ball should signal the players in the group behind them to play through as soon as it becomes apparent that the ball will not easily be found. They should not search for five minutes before doing so. Having allowed the group behind to play through, they should not continue play until that group has passed and is out of range.

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Coming up:

Every Wed 1.30pm – 9 + Wine

Sat & Sun 11 & 12 Jul – Weekend comp, Medal/Putting $5 entry, Shoot out $20 one off entry

Sat 11 Jul – All Blacks vs Italy 5.10pm. Call the office to book a table

Sunday Roasts are back! Call the office to book a table

Happy golfing