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Martinborough Golf Report

Reporter: Ailsa Malneek

As the last week of autumn rolls out, the weather has warmed up again and the mild days are providing good growing weather on our lawns as well as the course!  Unfortunately, the rain over the latter half of the long weekend put pay to the Featherston 54-hole Easter tournament – but a postponement date will be announced soon.

Grumpies kick us off as usual – 1^stMalcom Bridge +9, 2^nd= Nick Allen and Alan Wadey +3, 4^th= Tom Bunny and Andrew McKenzie +1. Twos were Malcom Bridge (2) and Elaine Howe.

9-holers played a stableford Round, 1^st Tingay Davidson 23, 2^nd Gaylene Selby-Neal 19, 3^rd Leonie Wilde 18 and nearest the pin: Jaquee Reid.

Last week the ladies had a small turnout largely due to school holidays but played a par round 1^stGeorgie Wadey all square, 2^ndAdele Cairns with -2 on a countback from Jenny Wilkie.  Mariana McDermott won nearest the pin.

Thursday club; 1^st= Keith Rayner & Shane Hartnell 43, 3^rdKerry Mountcastle 42, 4^thArthur Warren 41, 5^thGumboot Peteresen, Rick Hargreaves, Pete Price, Craig Andrews & Nick Allen 40. Twos: Kris Chamberlain (2), Sandra Petersen, Kerry Mountcastle & Craig Andrews, nearest the pin Nick Allen.

Captains’ trophy is up to 4^thround and matches are as follows:- Doug Fergusson v Terry Blacktop, Kevin Williams v Steve Croft, Brian Russo v Darren O’Dwyer and Craig Andrews v Tora Boyne – these have to be played by 4^thMay – good luck to all those still in the chase!!

Coming up: Friday 4^thMay – Canadian Foursomes, Sunday 12^thMay – Beef & Burgundy Ambrose, Thursday 16^thMay – Thursday Club: Friendship Tournament.

Enjoy your Anzac Day – Lest we Forget.

Have a good weekend – Good Golfing everyone.

Martinborough Golf Report

Reporter: Ailsa Malneek

With summer rapidly fading away to a fond memory, hopefully you’ve swept your chimney out and are enjoying some nights in front of the fire – remember the club are selling cords of firewood to raise money for the club, so get in there and order yours today.

The greens were cored on Monday and Tuesday so no Grumpies results this week.  The greens staff & number of volunteers did a great job – Thanks!

The 9-holers enjoyed their round in the sunshine, lucky for them!!  Results for a Nett Sue Bunt Round were 1^st Adrienne Sisson 32, 2^ndJane Fanselow-Price 33, 3^rd Tingay Davidson Nearest the pins Tingay Davidson and Billie Holmes.

Ladies played LGU, 3rd qualifying round of Captain’s Trophy and Shootout.  1^stMarion McKenzie, 2^ndSue Dinnison, 3^rdDiana Donald. Adele Cairns and Sherry Weatherstone got closest to the pins.  There was no change to the shootout scoreboard.  The Bronze pennants team had another wasted trip over the hill on Monday with the competition being called off just after they arrived. Thanks for your perseverance girls.  The Wairarapa Womens Open 18 hole 4BBB which we were to have hosted on Friday 26^thApril has now been postponed until 6^thSeptember.

Thursday club had a lot more at the starting gates than made it over the finishing line due to the pretty steady rain. 1^stDavis Lester Clarke 45, 2^ndShayne Hammond 42 (clearly 2 months off for harvest does his golf game well!), 3^rdRobert Lopez 39, 4= Ro Griffiths, Ray Matthews, Malcolm Wood, Terry Blacktop, Rob McCreary & Craig Andrews 36.  Nearest the pin Rob Smith, twos: Terry Blacktop & John Warner (a birthday birdie for John!).

Sunday was nett and Stu Taplin was back in winning form with 66, 2^nd= Guy Walmsley, Liam Annis, Trev Hawkins & Shane Hartnell. Twos: Derek Stephens, Shane Hartnell, Rex McIntosh, Davis Lester Clarke, Eddy Brown & Karen Shaw.

Men’s interclub and the div 5 guys had a long trip over to Otaki where they picked up 7 valuable points to put them in a commanding lead with two rounds remaining Three wins in the 4ball plus singles wins to John Warner, Colin Whibley Smith, Chris Ranish and debutant Tim Baxter made the trip worth it.  The div 11 boys had their best win of the season with a 10.5-4.5 beating of Kapiti at home Both Malcolm Bridge and Alan Heath had their best games with 5/4 wins while Pete Gray, Johnson Williams, Rick Hargreaves and  Rob Coy won and a half to Pete Griffiths. Three wins and two halves in the 4ball secured the excellent win.

Coming up…Canadian Foursomes on Friday, 3^rdMay so find a partner and put your name in with Sue for this. The Beef & Burgundy Ambrose on Sunday 12^thMay and this will be limited to 36 teams so get your names in quick for this one as Ambrose tournaments fill up fast.  Last but not least Thursday Club is holding a “Friendship Tournament” on Thursday 16^thMay.

Keep warm and dry, stay safe and good golfing everyone!

Martinborough Golf Report

Reporter: Ailsa Malneek

Well, the end of daylight saving was heralded with a very wintery weekend –  I’m sure there were fires being lit all around town; and those of us that were lucky enough to have a lazy Sunday morning would have been sure to enjoy that extra hour in bed!!

Grumpies results, 1^stRay Mathews 41, 2^ndAndrew Lawler 40, 3^rdAndy Morison 37 and 4^th= Guy Walmsley, Alan Wadey and Mike Topp on 36. There were no twos.

The 9-holers went to Masterton Lansdowne to play in their annual Southey Honda Trophy Tournament – unfortunately the main prize stayed in Masterton this year but a few of the prizes were taken out by our girls – more news next week!

With a large number of ladies playing in the St John’s Charity tournament on Friday 3 girls headed up to Eketahuna to play in Riverside Cup.  Well done to Jo, Louise and Natalie who scored 2 wins and a half.  Last Monday’s Pennants matches were called off due to bad weather, unfortunately this was after the teams had already set off for, or reached, their destinations.  Last Wednesday the competition was Stableford – the first Home Pennants round.  Susan Dinnison was first with 42, Bindy McLeod was second with 38 and Gretel Dick third with 37.  Twos – Gretel Dick and Ann Hodgson. Longest Drives were Bindy McLeod and Pamela Messervy.

Thursday brought sunshine (as usual) and 45 players had a hit….1^stTony Taylor 43, 2^ndMurray Blackwell 42, 3^rd= Bill Gordon & Andy Morison, 5^thJohnny Gray 40. Twos, Johnson Williams (2), Andy Morison (2), Rob Lopez, Brian Russo and Keith Rayner – nearest the pin Sky Elworthy.

Friday was St. John’s tournament and despite a few optimistic weather forecasts the day was pretty damp and cold!!  There were some amazing scores out there, but the 1^stprize went to Team Vegas on 52.62, 2^ndPeppers Parahua on 53.5 and 3^rdTeam Enumerate on 55.125.  Thanks to all the sponsors, of which there were many, but special thanks to the farmers who donated the meat for the prizes & the bbq, Scotty the Butcher for processing them, and the Lion’s boys for cooking them!!! Thanks to Carl for auctioneering and Terry Blacktop for his awesome organisation of this great golf day for a brilliant cause – the funds raised will be in excess of $7500.

No golf on Saturday, but a few ‘brave’ soldiers faced the winter wrath on Sunday. 1^stCharlie Fairbrother 43, 2^nd= Glenn Harper & Dayle Harwood, 4^th= Sally Fairbrother & Cathy Taylor. Twos –  Dayle Harwood (2), Doug Clark, John Warner & Dean Schaef.

Have a good week, enjoy the lighter mornings and good golfing everyone!!

Martinborough Golf Report: Week ending

Reporter: Ailsa Malneek

Grumpies get us off the mark as usual with a stableford comp – Philip Reid on 44 from Andrew Lawler and Alan Yates on 42, with Guy Walmsley on 41 and JD Smith on 40. There were no twos.

The 9 holers played round 2 of the Sue Bunt Nett Competition; results as follows: 1^st: Tingay Davidson Nett 26, 2^nd: Pat Wood Nett 29, 3^rd: Jane Fanselow-Price Nett 30. Nearest the Pin #16: K. Harvey.

The ladies played a stableford comp which made a nice change after a run of gross and nett;  Pamela Messervy came in first on a countback from Venetia Morison with 43.  Susan Dinnison was third with 42.  Alison Tipler got the only two of the day having taken advantage of being nearest the pin on All Teed Up No 6.  Carol Parkinson was closest to the pin on Cafe Medici No 8.

Thursday club was won by Johnson Williams 44, 2^ndMalcolm Bridge 44, 3^rdRob McCreary 40, 4^th= Allan Eagle, Sheldon McNamara and Murray Blackwell. Ywos, Brian Russo, Sheldon Mac and Tora Boyne – nearest the pin – Brian Russo.

Saturday’s comp was medal, 1^stDavis Lester Clarke 61, 2^nd= Doug Clark, Glen Harper, Jeremy McQuaid, Sandy Bidwill & Karen Shaw 67. Twos – James Blundell, Malcolm Wood and Sandy Bidwill.

Men’s interclub:- The div 5 boys had to reschedule their match due to four Karori boys being involved in a car accident on their way to Martinborough golf course – all the best to thoseinvolved.  The div 11 team travelled to Pauatahanui where the pairing of Steve Croft and Rob Coy was the highlight of the day with a 7/6 four ball win and 6/5 and 4/3 respectively in the singles. The other win in their 11-4 loss came from Tora Boyne 1 up.

St John’s Tournament tomorrow – good luck to all playing in it – remember to bring a healthy bank balance as there is an auction afterwards – all proceeds going to a VERY good cause!!

Course is closed Monday and Tuesday due to coring and topdressing – essential maintenance to ensure our course stays in great condition.

Enjoy the middle month of autumn…and good golfing everyone!!

Martinborough Golf Report

Reporter: Ailsa Malneek

As the autumn nights draw closer and the mornings get yet darker, someone has clearly forgotten to turn down the thermostat and we’re still enjoying some beautiful balmy days.  Great timing for the logging work that is continuing on various holes around the course; special thanks go to the group of volunteers who last week cut and split the ‘reject’ logs to raise money for the club.

Last week Grumpies played Chicago stableford and the results were: Don McCreary on 45 from Griff Page, Andrew Lawler and Rob McCreary on 44,  with Malcolm Bridge on 43. Twos were Malcolm Bridge , Kris Chamberlain, Alan Yates, Guy Walmsley and Tom Bunny.

The 9 holers have 2 weeks to catch up on, first up, 12 ladies went to Castlepoint, 6 stayed the night, the next day was a putting round and results were:  1^ST Jenny Tucker 13 putts, 2^nd: Gaylene Selby-Neal & Michelle Falleni 14 putts, 3^rd: Sherryl Howie 15 putts. Wednesday 20^th: Competition Putting: (AGAIN)1^ST Jo Guscott & Sherryl Howie 15 putts, 2^nd: Debbie Coom 16 putts, 3^rd: Pat Wood & Billie Holmes 17 putts, nearest the Pin: #8 Jane Fanslow-Price.

The ladies interclub teams are going well at the moment with Bronzes still top of the table and Silvers in third place. Last Wednesday the winners of the various competitions were: Coronation Medal (for Silvers only) Georgie Wadey with nett 68, Aotearoa Cup – Bindy McLeod and Georgie Wadey (68),  Best Gross – Kris Chamberlain (78) and Vets Cup – Sherry Weatherstone (69).  Twos – Natalie Donaldson and Susie Matthews.  Nearest the Pins, Kris Chamberlain and Carol Parkinson.

Thursday club, 1^stJohnson Williams, 45, 2^ndTrevor Hawkins 43, 3^rdArthur Warren & Craig Andrews 43, 5^thMalcolm Bridge 41. Twos: Craig Andrews (2), Sandra Petersen (2), Richard Harvey, Paul McKenzie and Rob Lopez (1 inch off a hole-in-1!); nearest the pin Rob Lopez.

Saturday was nett, 1^stBrian Russo (67), 2^ndEmily Loughan (70), twos Bob Schofield.

Sunday was stableford, 1^stCathy Taylor 42, 2^ndNigel Malneek, Malcolm Wood, George Kirk, Sandra Petersen, Malcolm Bridge & John Warner (40). Twos: Cathy Taylor, Ailsa Malneek, Malcolm Bridge, John Warner, Terry Fraei, Guy Walmsley & Malcolm Wood.

Take care out on the course – observe the rules regarding the temporary out of bounds and good golfing everyone!

Martinborough Golf Report

Reporter: Ailsa Malneek

As we hit mid-March, some autumnal weather has upset our fine spell – great to see a green tinge peeking through, and although we have to bring our lawnmowers back out of retirement at home, our course remains in supreme playing condition!

Grumpies played a bisque par round last week; 1^stGriff Page +10, 2^nd Bill Gordon, Ted peacock and Andrew Lawlor on +9, 5^thElaine Howe on +8. Twos were : Rick Hargreaves (2) , Greg Dalton, Malcolm Bridge and John Warner.

19 Nine Holers played a Nett round combined 1^st round of Sue Bunt & Shootout last week, 1^st Pat Wood Nett 25, 2^nd: Katrina Burgess Nett 29, 3^rd Billie Holmes Nett 30.  Nearest the Pins: Billie Holmes & Katrina Burgess – who also won the prize for her ‘hole in 2’.

The ladies played a medal round and Louise Smith confirmed her place at the top of the Shootout table by scoring nett 61 again. Her handicap may now start to plummet! Bindy McLeod, Honor Clark and Marie Scrimshaw were 2nd, 3rd and 4th with 68.  Nearest the pin: All Teed Up No 6 – Jenny Wilkie, Cafe Medici No 8 – Ju Allen. Neighbourhood Cafe Longest Drive: Div 1 – Jenny Wilkie, Div 2 – Julie Weber.

Thursday was a beautiful day and as usual saw plenty of folks finding time for a round of sociable golf!!  1^stGriff Page, Tim Smith & Tony Taylor 44, 4^thAilsa Malneek 43, 5^thTora Boyne & Keith Rayner 41, 7^thRichard Mills 40.  Twos: Eddy Brown (2), Chris Wilkie, Richard Mills, Andrew Lawler, Alec Dondertman & Nick Allen; nearest the pin, Craig Andrews.

No competition on Saturday, Sunday was a stableford tournament, 1^stJohn Taylor, Sally Fairbrother & Sebastian Baker 41, 4^thDerek Stephens & Alec Dondertman 40, 6^thAlan Heath 39. Twos: Malcolm Wood & Alec Dondertman.

Men’s interclub played at the weekend, the div 5 team arrived at a rain drenched Karori course where both teams contemplated cancelling and taking a 7.5 point draw but they played (and still drew), resulting in them remaining top of the table.  Wins to Chris Ranish 5/3 Dean Scheaf 3/1 Sheldon McNemara 2up John Warner 2up and Gavin Lovejoy 1up.  Div 11 boys had a very good 9 to 6 home win against Pauatahanui.  Player of the day performances were shared between Pete Gray and Rick Thompson 4/3 with other wins to Nick Allen, Alan Heath 3/2, Tora Boyne, Steve Croft and Pete Griffiths 2/1.  They play round 6 this weekend – both at home, Div 5 v Titahi, and Div 11 v Wainui.

Special get well message to Whitney Griffiths who had a rough end to his fishing trip with a stay in hospital…..get well soon Griff, I’ll cook up a fish when you get home! Have a good week – gold golfing everyone!

Martinborough Golf Report

Reporter: Ailsa Malneek

With the first of autumn underway the temperatures are still pleasant and as long as you’re not planning to play at 6am – (head lamps necessary), there is a good amount of golf to be enjoyed out there!

Grumpies kick us off as usual at the beginning of the week – 1^stElaine Howe 48, 2^nd Ted Peacock and Ali Holmes 42, 4^th Mariana McDermott  41 and 5^thGriff Page on 40 no twos.

Last Wednesday the 18 hole ladies competition was National Teams where the four players with the best nett scores go on to represent Martinborough in the Wellington region finals in May.  These were: Elaine Howe 64, Jenny Wilkie 65, Jo Loe 67, Louise Smith 68.  Twos: Angels Busby and Sherry Weatherstone.  Nearest the pin: Lyle Griffiths and Angela Busby. Wednesday 13^thMarch is the Nancy McCormick 36 hole foursomes where 2 people play with one ball, taking alternate shots. Find yourself a partner and either put your name on the noticeboard or email Elaine Howe. If you would like to play but don’t have a partner let her know and she will endeavour to find one for you.  This will be an 8.30 start.

Thursday club enjoyed another big day with Shayne Hammond winning on 42 points, 2^ndTony Taylor 41, 3^rdBill Jones & Chris Ranish 40, 5^thPaul McKenzie, Gary Cuttance and Keith Rayner 39. Twos: Shayne Hammond, Rob Smith, Pete Price, Nick Morison and Dean Schaef; nearest the pin Bevan Sweeney.

Saturday’s round was nett, 1^stColin Whibley-Smith 64, 2^ndEddy Brown & Bill Jones 65, 4^thJohn Warner 69, 5^thDoug Ferguson & John-Dean Smith 71.  Twos: Colin Whibley-Smith (2), and John Warner.

Sunday’s competition was Stableford and had a good turnout, 1^stJulie Dondertman 46, 2^ndJohn Warner 44, 3^rdBill Jones & Terry Fraei 43, 5^thAlec Dondertman & Tony Taylor. Twos: John Warner, Bill Jones, Julie Dondertman, Malcolm Wood, Bevan Sweeney & Tony Price.

This Saturday, men’s interclub (round 5) Div 5 plays Karori at Karori and Div 11 plays at home v Pauatahanui – good luck to all involved.  On Sunday it’s round 1 of Captain’s Trophy.

Have a good week and good golfing everyone!

Martinborough Golf Report

Reporter: Ailsa Malneek

As we reach the end of February and the mornings get darker, the weather is finally giving us a heat respite, overnight at least!!  Play straight and putt well and your name will keep appearing in print!!

Grumpies results from last week, 1^stRob McCreary and Murray Blackwell on +9, 3^rdBill Jones, Ali Holmes and Terry Blacktop on +7, 6^thGriff Page Brent Mortensen and Mariana McDermott on +6.  Twos were Ali Holmes and Terry Blacktop.

The 9-holers had their first official outing on their own; 16 enthusiasts played par and the scores were high, 1^st: Pat Wood +6, 2^nd: Billie Holmes +6 and 3^rd: Debbie Coom +5.

Ladies day and there were some sizzling scores last week with Louise Smith winning on a countback from Felicity Warren, both with nett 61, 3^rdSylvia Beavis 63.  Nearest the Pins were Kris Chamberlain and  Alison Tipler.  Twos: Kris Chamberlain, Jenny Wilkie and Jo Loe. On the subject of winners, the Martinborough girls did well at the Wellington Women’s 36 hole Open.  Ju Allen won Div 1 Gross with Marilyn MacKenzie in second place. Marie Scrimshaw won Div 2 nett and Karen Shaw won Div 2 Stableford.  Sandra Petersen was 2nd nett in Div 1.  As this goes to print,  the National Teams competition will have been played, another nett round, where the players with the top 4  scores go on to play in the Wellington final. On Monday 4 March they host the Silver Pennants.  Good luck ladies.

Thursday club saw 50 entrants and top of the stack was Pete Griffiths 50, 2^ndAndrew Sim 49, 3^rdRob McCreary 48, 4^thGary James 47, 5^thBill Jago, Johnny Gray and Ailsa Malneek. Twos, Doug Clark (2), Colin Whibley-Smith, Bill Jago, Robert Coy, Mariana McDermott, Johnny Gray, Ed Elworthy and Chris Cole – Nearest the pin – Eddie Brown.

In the men’s interclub (played in some pretty inclement weather!), The div 5 boys have continued on their merry way with a whopping 11-4 win away to Wainuiomata and now lead by 13 points after four rounds Big wins to Sheldon McNamara 5/3 and Gavin Lovejoy 5/4 and ably supported by John Warner 2/1 Derek Stevens 2/1 Rob Lopez 1 up and debutant Rob Coy 1 up. A solid 6 points for the division 11 team away to Trentham.  Player of the day performance from Dayle Scrimshaw  6/4 and a great 5/4 win to Pete Griffiths and was supported by debutant Rick Thompson 3/2. Steve Croft continued his excellent form with a 3/1 win. Two wins to Alan Heath/Dayle Scrimshaw 3/2 and Malcolm Bridge/Steve Croft 2/1in the 4ball. Keep it up boys!

Enjoy the last week of official summer, look after the course and good golfing everyone!