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Martinborough Golf Report

Reporter: Ailsa Malneek

Well, what a weather turn-around – suddenly we’ve been plunged into a taste of summer (to come hopefully)!  All the various golfing contingents got games this week.

Grumpies played stableford and the winner was Gary Cuttance 41 points from Guy Walmsley and Bill Jones 40 with Murray Blackwell and Lester Smith on 39.

The 9 holers played Best Nett & Shootout the winner was Billie Holmes 34, 2^ndBarbie Cox 36, and 3^rdSherryl Howie and Leonie Wilde 38.

The ladiesClub Championship finals were held last Wednesday.  The weather was perfect and there was some great golf played.  The Silvers had an epic battle seeing Debbie Donaldson and Kris Chamberlein going right up to the wire with Debbie winning by one putt on the 36th hole.  In the Plate Jenny Wilkie and Carol Parkinson had to go to the 19th hole to decide their match.  Putting is not usually Jenny’s strongest point, but in this match she sunk the final putt from several metres away!  The Bronze A match was played between Bindy McLeod and Karen with Bindy coming out on top.  Sylvia Beavis was the winner of the Plate. The Bronze B battle was between Lyle Griffiths and Angela Busby with Lyle’s greater experience coming to the fore. Sharon and Elaine Howe had a very friendly close match for the Plate but Elaine was lucky on the day. In the Vets division Pamela got the better of Mariana McDermott and Louise beat Jan.

Thursday club winners were Gary Cuttance, Bill Gordon, Andy Pottinger and Julie Warner with 42 points, 5^thEd Elworthy 41. Nearest the pin: Nick Allen, twos: Trev Hawkins, Malcolm Wood and Nick Allen.

Sunday was a stunning day and was Murray Halberg day. The men’s winner was Malcolm Wood 41, 2^ndTerry Fraei 40, 3^rdBill Jones, Mike Newport & Marcus Howie 39. Nearest the pin Derek Stephens, twos: Derek Stephens, Craig Colton, George Kirk, Terry Fraei and Bill Jones. The ladies winner was Marie Scrimshaw 41, 2^ndTingey Davidson 40 and 3^rdJulie Warner 37. Nearest the pin: Cathy Taylor.

It’s not too late to enter the 72/36 hole mixed foursomes ‘divorce-a-ment’ 3^rd/4^thNovember – entries to Sue or Sandra.

The forecast for the weekend is possible precipitation, but hopefully it won’t deter too much play – good golfing everyone!

Martinborough Golf Report

Reporter: Ailsa Malneek

A short report this week as play was limited due to greens coring.

Thursday club was won by (the much awaited back in form) Rob Smith with 45 points, 2^ndSteve Coleman, Murray Blackwell, Shane Colton, Sky Elworthy and Ed Elworthy with 42 points. Nearest the pin: Dean Schaef; Twos: Dean Schaef, Gary James, Bill Gordon, Richard Mills and Sky Elworthy.

Saturday’s tournament was Shoot-out/medal/putting, John Warner won on 71 with Marie Scrimshaw 2^ndon 76. Twos: Marie Scrimshaw, John Warner and Tora Boyne.

There was no competition on Sunday, but I understand that over 200 golfers played in Featherston’s final tournament – a successful last hurrah!

Good luck to all in ongoing club champs rounds, Murray Halberg 21^stOctober and 72/3 hole mixed foursomes 3^rd/4^thNovember.

Enjoy some better spring weather and warmer temperatures this week – good golfing everyone!

Martinborough Golf Report

Reporter: Ailsa Malneek

As the tenth month rolls on, the course is looking better than ever. Coring is going on this week which is a crucial process to allow the greens to continue improving so please be patient with the greens team and volunteer brigade!

The ladies and 9-holers continue with club champs so no results from them this week.

Grumpies played par and results were:- 1^stRick Hargreaves (+2), 2^ndAli Holmes and Paul Harris (0), 4^thGriff Page (-1).

Thursday saw yet another huge turnout (50) making the most of the sunshine. 1^stAndrew Lawler (44), 2^ndRichard Mills (41), 3^rdMalcolm Bridge, John Errington, Darren O’Dwyer, Griff Page & Rick Hargreaves (39). Nearest the pin Nick Morison, Twos: Tony Taylor, Craig Andrews, Nick Morison, Guy Walmsley, Bill Jones, Rick Hargreaves & Malcolm Bridge.

The weekend tournament was stableford – Saturday: 1^stBill Jones (38), 2^ndColin Whibley-Smith & Marie Scrimshaw (37). Sunday: 1^stGary Cuttance & Emily Loughnan  (44), 3^rdDoug Clark & Marie Scrimshaw (41). Twos: Doug Clark, Liam Annis, Ro Griffiths, Martin Napier and George Kirk.

The next tournament is the 72/36 hole mixed foursomes on the first weekend in November.

Martinborough Golf Report

Reporter: Ailsa Malneek

With the first month of spring behind us the members have been busy with various competitions.  Club champs are well under way and the weather has been kind.  The course is looking great, thanks to an army of volunteers for helping the greens team.  The head green keeper Richard Whisker has left and we thank him for his hard work over the past few years.

The grumpies didn’t play this week, but results from last week are as follows:1^stDoug Fergusson & Bill Jago (38), 3^rdTerry Blacktop (37, 4^thMalcolm Bridge & Pat Jeffrey (35); Tom Bunny got a 2.

The 9-holers and ladies are in the midst of their club champs so no results from them this Wednesday.  On Friday however,  the ladies did win the Cotter Rosebowl after a few false starts and delays. The team were Sherry Weathertsone, Angela Busby, Sandra Petersen, Alison Tipler, Ju Allen and Silvia Beavis – well done ladies.

Thursday put on another beautiful day for over forty golfers; 1^stGary Cuttance (41), 2^ndNick Allen, Bill Jago, Mark Trafford, Colin Whibley-Smith, David Kershaw and Bill Gordon. Nearest the pin Andy Morison, twos: Joel Macklin & Keith Rayner.

The weekend was superb for the Men’s 72 and 36 hole tournament. Results as follows: 72 hole best gross: 1^stCameron Elers (295), 2^ndTroy Shaw (300), 3^rdAshley Winton-Davis (309). Best nett: 1^stJohn Warner (285), 2^ndTora Boyne (286), 3^rdBrendon Curtis (287). The 36 hole best gross: 1^stCaleb Kahui (155), 2^ndChris Ranish (159), 3^rdDean Corke (164).  Best nett: 1^stDoug Clark (133), 2^ndRo Griffiths (139), 3^rdNick Allen (140). Twos…too many to mention….27 in total!!  A good weekend was had by all and thanks go to sponsors Jennian Homes, and Sandra for keeping everything in order!

Good golfing everyone; enjoy the school holidays, and enjoy escaping for a round of golf too!

Martinborough Golf Report

Reporter: Ailsa Malneek

The fine spring weather has made for a pleasurable golfing week, with plenty of action across the board.

The 9-holers played 1^st round of the Club Champs; as there were more not involved in champs some played a Stableford round: 1^st : Gaylene Selby-Neal (20) on CB to Sandra Burgess, 3^rd: Katrina Burgess 19 on CB to Sherryl Howie. Nearest the Pins Gaylene Selby-Neal & Sherryl Howie.

Ladies first round of the Club Championships was held last Wednesday, but there are few players taking part in each division that a large number of people had a bye.  Round two will be held this Wednesday with many playing their first match.   Open Day will be held on Friday 5 October, they would love to see as many of you playing as possible. Please give your name and club i.d. number to Sharon (jeppy@farmside.co.nz or 308 8956).

Thursday club had a great turn-out for their big prize tournament, 52 players turned up and for those that weren’t lucky at golf had a chance to win some great raffle prizes. 1^stChris Ranish (43), 2^ndBill Jago (42), 3^rdCarl Petersen and Craig Andrews (41). Twos: Chris Ranish (2), Craig Colton, Allan Eagle, George Kirk, Pete Price & Bill Jago. Longest drives: Nige Malneek, David Kershaw & Sandra Petersen. Nearest the pins: Craig Colton, Pete Price, Doug Clark & Carl Petersen.

Saturday’s tournament was stableford. 1^stJulie Warner (42), 2^ndCraig Andrews (40), 3^rdTora Boyne (39). Twos: Malcolm Bridge.

Sunday was a cracker day and the AB Martin aka ‘divorce-ament’ had 24 game couples turn up. 1^stTrevor & Sandra Petersen (70.5) on CB from Doug & Jan Fergusson. 3^rdRon Wall & Adele Cairns (71) on CB from Doug & Honor Clark. No lawyers required and a fun day was had by all, hopefully we’ll see everyone return for the 72 hole mixed foursomes on the first weekend in November.

Men’s 72/36 hole tournament this weekend – good golfing everyone!

Photo: Trevor & Sandra Petersen