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Hello Golfers.

The Ngahau Trophy was on Sunday 19 May, and we had a total of 54 players including the Grandma’s, Grandpa’s, non-Grandma’s, and non-Grandpa’s. The Ngahau Trophies were won by the Captains – Andy Morison 36 Stableford points and Nicola Warren with 40 Stableford points. The Grandma walking stick was won by Marie Scrimshaw, Richard Pither the Grandpa’s walking stick both with 41 points. The non-Grandma’s division was won by Nicola Warren, and Guy Walmsley won the non-Grandpa’s division both with 40 points. A wonderful day was had by all.

The Saturday competition was Stableford on 18 May – with three entries. 1^st Byron Hegglin 30 points, and 2^nd Ben Turner 29 points. There were no Twos.

This weekend the Saturday and Sunday comp is Par on 25 & 26 May.

Men’s Interclub results Saturday 18 May – Division 2 were away to Boulcott’s Farm for their last round of the season, and still in with a good chance to top the table, coming away with 6 points. A credible result but with Te Marua getting 11 points at home, that was enough for them to sneak into the top position. Still a fantastic result finishing 2^nd overall in Division 2. This is a team who only 2 years ago were in Division 4 and are now challenging for promotion to Division 1. Great result for Josh Hawkins and the team.

Division 10 were at home to Mahunga and only needed 2.5 points to win the division. Pete Gray and Shayne Cater were first out securing 3 points straight off the bat to secure the division win. The result of 11/4 was indicative of the solid performances put in through the season. Contributions across the team but a shout out to Steve Croft for an outstanding season as well as Murray Hill at #1, and Jackson Gray who is really maturing into a good player. Thanks to Tora and Shayne Hammond for running things and to everyone who played for either division, thank you for your contribution. (Shayne Cater)

18-hole ladies Results from Wednesday 15 May – A stableford round as there were some matches being played. 1^st Jaquee Reid with 36, 2^nd Diana Donald with 35, 3^rd = Adele Cairns, Bernadette Pither, and Karen Delehanty with 33. Closest to the pin on #6 was Karen Shaw and # 8 was Susie Matthews.

Riverside was held at Pahiatua where we were all playing on reduced handicaps (from Martinborough), we’re giving shots in winter-type fairway conditions and playing the tricky Eketahuna course. So, it was tough! Nicola Warren had a win; Sandra Petersen had a half and Sarah Monaghan battled it out to the 18^th. The next and last round is Friday 24 May at Riversdale Beach. I know that at least 4 of the team will be sporting the new caps that look so smart … thank you Emily Loughnan. They are on sale from the office for a reasonable $25. (Nicola Warren)

Grumpies – Results from the Stableford round on Tuesday 14 May – 1^st = with 37 points Soli Noval and Rick Thompson, 3^rd = Malcolm Bridge and Malcolm Wood, 5^th = Mike Eastwood, Bruce Sollitt, and John Tanner. Twos went to Ed Elworthy and Andrew McKenzie on #6, Paul Riddiford on #8, and Malcolm Wood on #12.

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thursday 16 May – 1^st James Elworthy 39, 2^nd = Alistair Petrie, John Tanner, Rob Coy, Paul Riddiford all on 38 points. Twos on #6 were Jason Shaw and John Monaghan, #8 Rob Smith, #16 Bob Lindberg and David Stevenson. Nearest the Pin – Chris Handley.

Sunday Club – Be ready for the Draw at 10am.

Notes from the Office – Cart pricing for Members is $20 for 9 or 18 holes. In line with WGI Guidelines for carts, if you have an injury and require a cart to get around the course, please provide the Office with a Medical Certificate, and the cart price is reduced to $10.

Caps!! Just arrived and are flying out the door. There’s a photo on our Facebook page – come in and buy one – only $25 each 😊

Coming up:

Friday 24 May – Riverside Cup @ Riversdale vs Carterton

Sunday 26 May – Tilson Salver @ Masterton vs Mahunga

Happy golfing everyone 😊

Hello Golfers.

The Beef & Burgundy Ambrose held on Friday had a great turnout in favourable conditions. Thank you to everyone involved and the sponsors Eastwood Motor Group. Top honours went to Team Michael Bing, Shane Colton, Tiawharangi Aranui, and Lisa-Marie Ireland with a Net score of 56.25. 2^nd was Team Doug Clark, Stu Taplin, Bevan Sweeney, and Matt Gloag on 57.75, and 3^rd Team Jimmy McKinnel, Nigel Simpson, James Waugh, and Mark Gray on 58.12. The Women’s Longest Drive was Sandra Petersen and the Men’s, Owen Lloyd. Nearest the Pins #6 Brock Shute, #8 Tiawharangi, #12 Carol Parkinson, and #16 Zeb Livingston.

The Ngahau Trophy is on this Sunday 19 May and the Flyer is attached. The Ngahau Trophy was presented to the club by June & Guy Hume as a competition amongst the Committee, Ladies Committee, Staff, Administrators, and Life Members. Ngahau was the name of the Hume’s Pirinoa farm and coincidentally 19 May was the day that June & Guy married in Sydney during WWII (Thanks Nicola Warren for this extra info). There are separate competitions on the day – Grandma’s, Grandpa’s, Non-Grandma’s, and Non-Grandpa’s. Something for everyone.

The weekend competition was Medal/Putting on 11 and 12 May – there were no entries on Saturday. On Sunday, 1^st Bob Schofield Net 65, 2^nd Robbie Walters Net 69, 3^rd on a countback Johnny Gray Net 72. Jason Shaw had a winning 28 putts, and got a Two on #16, and Bevan Sweeney got a Two on #8.

This weekend the Saturday comp is Stableford, with the Ngahau Trophy on Sunday.

Men’s Interclub results Saturday 11 May – Div 2 were away at Karori securing 4.5 points at what is traditionally a tough away venue. This drops them out of the top spot on the Div 2 table but only by half a point, so they are definitely still in the running to take out the division. They are away to Boulcott’s Farm this weekend; a big performance is needed! Come on team!!!

Div 10 were away to Shandon with an 11.5 win! An amazing effort that puts the team only 2.5 points away from winning the division outright. With Div 10 playing at home this weekend they are almost assured of a table topping win! What a season for both teams. Bring it home in the weekend boys! (Shayne Cater)

18-hole ladies Results from Wednesday 8 May – LGU and Putting, Juliana Allen & Karen Shaw won the putting with an impressive 29 putts. Closest to the pin on #6 was Jo-Anne Loe. Lucky as that ball hit the leaves on #7. Closest to the pin on #8 was Nicola Warren. LGU 1^st Deidre Thomsen with 68, 2^nd =Karen Delehanty & Sherry Weatherstone with 71, 4^th was Marie Scrimshaw with 72. The Wenerei Trophy is awarded to the player with the most points from the Wednesday competitions. The 1^st place getter gets 3, 2^nd 2 and 3^rd 1. Sharon Jephson is leading the charge closely followed by Louise Smith and then Felicity Warren. (Nicola Warren)

The Tilson Salver was played Sunday 12 May at Riversdale, and we had a 3.5: 2.5 win. Alison Tipler & Emily Loughnan were the stars winning their singles with large margins! Alison Tipler/Karen Shaw won the 4BBL and Emily Loughnan/Nicola Warren drew their 4BBl. The last Tilson game is in a few weeks and sadly, we will be handing the trophy to another club! (Nicola Warren)

Grumpies – Results from the Stableford round on Tuesday 7 May – 1^st with 38 Stableford points Andy Morison, 2^nd = Bruce Sollitt, Ray Matthews, David Kershaw all on 37 points, and 5^th was Mike Topp on 36 points. Twos went to Malcolm Bridge and David Kershaw, both on #8.

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thursday 9 May – 1^st Bob Tosswill on 38, 2^nd = Bob Schofield and Brian Russo, 4^th = Malcolm Wood, Dayle Scrimshaw, and Malcolm Bridge. Nearest the Pin was Pete Price, four Twos on #8 – Malcolm Wood, Pete Price, Johnny Gray, and Brian Russo, and Twos on #16 for Bob Tosswill and Rob Smith.

Sunday Club – Ngahau Trophy instead.

Notes from the Office – Cart pricing for Members is $20 for 9 or 18 holes. In line with WGI Guidelines for carts, if you have an injury and require a cart to get around the course, please provide the Office with a Medical Certificate, and the cart price is reduced to $10.

Caps!! Just arrived. There’s a photo on our Facebook page – only $25 each 😊

Coming up:

Friday 17 May – Riverside Cup @ Pahiatua vs Eketahuna

Saturday 18 May – Mens Interclub. Div 2 away at Boulcott’s Farm, Div 10 at home vs Mahunga

Sunday 19 May – Ngahau Trophy, Grandma’s, Grandpa’s, non-Grandma’s, non-Grandma’s

Sunday 19 May – Marquis Shield @ Masterton

Monday 20 May – 9-hole Interclub @ Manor Park

Happy golfing everyone 😊

Hello Golfers.

BEEF & BURGUNDY THIS FRIDAY 10 MAY. We have some spaces available – don’t miss out! Get your entries in pronto.

The weekend competition was Par on 4 and 5 May – on Saturday there were no entries. On Sunday, the Birds Nest money came in and went straight out again. Congratulations to Emily Loughnan who got Twos on #6 and #8. Tony Taylor also got a Two on #6. 1^st in the Par round was Seamus O’Sullivan, 2^nd George Kirk, and 3^rd Malcolm Bridge.

This weekend the Saturday and Sunday comps are Medal/Putting and Rounds 7 and 8 Shoot Out.

Men’s Interclub results Saturday 4 May – Div 2 were at home to Te Marua scoring a hard fought 7/8 result. While not the most desired outcome they are still top of the table, 4 points ahead of 2^nd place. Div 10 was away at Te Marua winning the round 8.5 / 6.5. An awesome result that solidifies them at the top of the Division 10 table, 6 points ahead of 2^nd place. With two rounds to go, both teams are still in the running to win their divisions, come on Martinborough!!!

9-hole ladies Results from Wednesday 1 May – Round 3 of the Sue Bunt Salver saw Alison Russell 1^st with Net 27, 2^nd Mary Herrick Net 30, and 3^rd Sherryl Howie Net 34. Sherryl also got a Two on #12. The 9 Hole Par 1^st also went to Alison Russell 6, 2^nd Mary Herrick 5, 3^rd Sherryl Howie 0. The Southey Honda tournament had a great turnout yesterday with lovely weather. Results to come next week.

18-hole ladies Results from Wednesday 1 May – The huge scores continue to be recorded … 1^st Rosie Collins with 43 Stableford points, 2^nd Louise Smith on a countback from Jenny Wilkie 42, 4^th Jaquee Reid with 41 and Kelly Taylor with 40. Twos were scored by Julie Dondertman & Jaquee Reid (what a season you are having!). Closest to the pin was Sarah Monaghan & Angela Busby, and closet to the wiggly line on #14 was Nicola Warren.

The big news The National Team event was played on Friday 3 May at Te Marua and our entrants did us proud! There were 13 clubs represented and Team Martinborough – Sandra Petersen/Honor Clark & Jenny Wilkie/Deidre Thomsen came 2^nd! with a total of 139 net points (winners 135). Sandra/Honor had 68 and that put them in 3^rd place in the pair division. These are fantastic results so congratulations from us all. The format is 4 ball better ball nett stroke play. The first, second & third place teams get prizes, but we do not know what they received but hopefully they can report back on Wednesday. The best score is compared to the other NZ districts and the lowest wins a trophy (hence the title national teams!).

Pennants We played in wonderful conditions on the testing Boulcott’s Farm course. Martinborough 1 played Te Marua – Sandra Petersen/Carol Parkinson and Sarah Monaghan/Marie Scrimshaw won their 4BB, Sandra, Carol won their singles matches and Jenny Wilkie had a half. Martinborough 2 Ju Allen/Karen Shaw and Nicola Warren/Jaquee Reid won their 4BB, Ju had a half, Felicity Warren, Nicola and Jaquee won their singles. We have one more round to play on Monday 6 May … Best of luck to all the players.  Looking at the leaderboard, our handicaps and the number of shots to give has taken its toll and neither team will be in the final.

Landsdowne The final round was played on Saturday 4 May and Anna Possenniskie, Deb Donaldson& Sandra Petersen all won their singles and Deb/Sandra won their 4BBL.

Grumpies – Results from the Par round on Tuesday 30 April – 1^st Andrew McKenzie 3, 2^nd Lachie McLeod 2, 3^rd = on 1, Sandy Bidwill, Bob Lindberg, Robbie Walters, John Tanner. Twos, Ro Griffiths #6, Chris Handley #8, Brian Russo #12, Sandy Bidwill #16.

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thursday 2 May – 1^st Johnny Gray 39, 2^nd = Ro Griffiths, Shane Hislop, Bevan Sweeney all on 37, 5^th = Bob Lindberg, Martin Napier, Ed Elworthy all on 36. Twos were Bevan Sweeney on #12, and #16 was popular for Paul Riddiford, Malcolm Wood, Bob Tosswill, Ro Griffiths, and Doug Clark. Nearest the Pin was Seamus O’Sullivan.

Sunday Club – 10am Sunday 12 May. All welcome.

Coming up:

Thursday 9 May – 9-hole Interclub @ Miramar

Friday 10 May – Beef & Burgundy – Course closed

Saturday 11 May – Mens Interclub. Div 2 away at Karori. Div 10 away at Shandon

Sunday 19 May – Ngahau Trophy, Grandma’s, Grandpa’s, non-Grandma’s, non-Grandma’s

Happy golfing everyone 😊

Hello Golfers.

Beef & Burgundy is 10 days away on Friday 10^th May. Flyer attached, and for the Ngahau Trophy on Sunday 19^th May.

The weekend competition was Stableford on 27^th and 28^th April – on Saturday we had a Birds Nest winner. Congratulations to John Warner for getting Twos on #6 and #16. Stableford winners were 1^st Guy Walmsley 40, 2^nd Chris Brooks 39, and 3^rd John Warner 37.

And on Sunday we had another Birds Nest winner. Congratulations to Derek Stephens for getting Twos on #8 and #16. Stableford winners were 1^st Bob Schofield on 38, 2^nd Phil Eberlein on a countback 38, and 3^rd Trevor Petersen 36.

This weekend the Sat and Sun comps are Par.

9-hole ladies Results from Wednesday 24^th April – the 9-hole group played Round 2 of the Thurlow 4BBB Stableford competition. Played in amazing autumn conditions once again. First with 26 Stapleford’s – Jenny Joblin, and Mary Herrick 2^nd with 25 Stapleford’s – Jo Guscott and Leonie Wilde 3^rd = with 21 Stapleford’s – Sherryl Howie (teamed with the absent Lu Little), and Philippa Reid with Sue Dalton. PGG Wrightson sponsored Nearest the Pin on #8 was Jo Guscott and on #16 – Sherryl Howie.

Interclub Monday 29^th April – Teed off in sunny, windless conditions for Round 6 of the Wellington 9 Women’s Interclub competition. Jane Fanselow-Price and Sherryl Howie won their games to give Martinborough a half against Karori. Well done ladies.

18-hole ladies Results from Wednesday 24^th April – 1^st Marilyn Mackenzie with a Net 71, 2^nd Lyle Griffiths with 72, 3^rd Felicity Warren with 73, 4^th Karen Shaw with 74. Marilyn & Karen S won the putting competition with 28 putts. Ju Allen & Lyle both had Twos.

The news of the week must be Marilyn Mackenzie making a hole-in-one on #16. It’s not her first hole-in-one, but her first at Martinborough. Those that were there were able to celebrate with her with champagne. Nicola Warren loves the collegiality of our group of golfers – Marilyn gets the hole-in-one, and the cheers from Honor Clark & Marianna McDermott could be heard by some on the course. Luckily, we were nearby, so using Karen’s phone, I called Christina and we organised for the champagne to be chilled. Everyone was so pleased for Marilyn and enjoyed the celebration in the sun!

Landsdowne was played on Saturday 27^th April and there are pictures of Deb Donaldson, Anna Possenniskie, Lisa-Marie Ireland, and Sandra Petersen on the WGI Facebook page. Anna, Deb, and Sandra won their singles. Deb & Sandra also won their 4BB. This was the final round.

Pennants will be played on Monday 29^th April at Boulcott’s Farm. Good luck to Ju Allen, Karen Shaw, Julie Dondertman, Felicity Warren, Jaquee Reid, Sandra Petersen, Carol Parkinson, Emily Loughnan (yes, she is back but will we recognise her?), Jenny Wilkins, Sarah Monaghan & Marie Scrimshaw.

Sandra, Honor, Jenny & Deidre Thomsen will be representing us at the National Teams Event at Te Marua on Friday 3^rd May. The very best of golfing to you and may the putts drop!

Grumpies – Results from the Stableford round on Tue 23^rd April – 1^st Andy Morison on a countback from Rick Hargreaves on 39 points, 3^rd Rob McCreary on a countback from Brian Russo on 38 points, 5^th Griff Page on a countback from Sandy Bidwill on 37 points. Six players got Two’s on #6 – Ed Brown, Rick Hargreaves, Malcolm Bridge, Malcolm Wood, Brian Russo, and Bruce Sollitt. And two players got a Two on #8 – Sandy Bidwill, and David Candlish.

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thu 25^th April – 1^st Chris Brooks 45, 2^nd Robbie Walters 39, 3^rd Sandra Petersen 38, 4^th Karen Stephens 37, 5^th = John Warner and Mariana McDermott 36. Twos on #8 Rick Hargreaves and Trevor Petersen, and on #16 Jason Shaw and Brian Russo.

Sunday Club – 10.10am Sunday 5^th May.

Coming up:

Saturday 4^th May – Mens Interclub. Div 2 @ home vs Te Marua. Div 10 away at Te Marua.

Monday 6^th May – 9-hole Southey Honda

Friday 10^th May – Beef & Burgundy. Only 10 days away! Flyer attached.

Sunday 19^th May – Ngahau Trophy. Flyer attached.

Hello Golfers.

Clubhouse Fundraiser – WOW! What a day! What a turnout! A huge thank you to everyone involved in the organising and the players – legends! Results – 1^st Team Taylor Dewis, Robbie Robinson, Tom de Groen, Liam Richardson Net 54.87, 2^nd Team Doug Clark, Olivia Clark, Bevan Sweeney, Honor Clark Net 55, 3^rd = Scottie Reid, Nigel Malneek, Shane Hartnell, Craig Colton Net 55.25, along with Team Pru Lilburn, Hugh Lilburn, Judith Lambert, Richard Lambert. Michael Bing had the Mens Longest Drive, and Lisa-Marie Ireland had the Ladies Longest Drive. Nearest the Pin went to Malcolm Bridge #6 and #12, Ju Allen #8 by 20mm and a $500 win! John Maetzig #16.

The weekend competition was Medal/Putting on 20^th and 21st April – on Saturday there were two entries with Chris Brooks winning the Putting with 29, and both Chris and Guy Walmsley scored 72 Net. On Sunday, Shayne Hislop won the Putting on 29, Tony Taylor got the only Two on #8, and the Net winners were 1^st Brian Russo 68, 2^nd Peter Schenk 70, and 3^rd = Vern Anton and Guy Walmsley 72.

This weekend the Sat and Sun comps are Stableford.

On Sunday 21^st April the Marquis Shield team played Carterton at Mahunga. They had a great day, winning the singles 8 1/2 to 3 1/2, and the 4 ball 4 to 2. The biggest win of the day was by Chris Ranish 9 and 7. After two rounds Martinborough are leading in the Marquis Shield competition, but there are still another three rounds to go. Well done team.

9-hole ladies Results from our putting round on Wednesday 17^th April – On a glorious day, the 9-hole ladies enjoyed the conditions playing a best net round including LGU and Sue Bunt competitions. Best Nett 1^st Lizzy Thompson, 2^nd Ali Russell, 3^rd Tania Williamson, Nearest the Pin on #6 Sherryl Howie and on #16 Doreen Allen.

18-hole ladies – results from Wednesday 17^th April – I’m sure Louise Smith is still fizzing from her win with 50 stableford points! Louise was closest to the pin on #8 and had the only Two of the day. What a round! 2^nd Jane Terpstra with 44, 3^rd Kelly Taylor on a countback from Julie Dondertman with 41, 5^th Honor with 40. Closest to the pin on #8 wasn’t struck according to the red book?

Landsdown – The last round is to be played 27^th April at Manor Park … good luck to the Wairarapa team.

Grumpies – Results from the Stableford round on Tue 16^th April – 1^st = Malcolm Bridge & Lachie McLeod on 39 points, 3^rd = Ray Matthews, Brett Abercrombie, & Greg Dalton all on 37 points. Andrew McKenzie scored Two’s on #6 and #8, Malcolm Wood & Greg Dalton on #6 and Ray Matthews on #8.

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thu 18^th April – 1^st Johnny Gray 42, 2^nd = Rob Smith and Malcolm Bridge 38, 4^th = Trevor Petersen, David Candlish, Shayne Hammond, Ed Elworthy, Pete Griffiths, Lachie McLeod and Matthew Townsend all on 37. Nearest the Pin was Malcolm Bridge, and Two’s were Randal Warner #6, Doug Clark #7, Malcolm Bridge, Jason Shaw, Brent McKinlay #8, Pete Griffiths #12, and George Fenwick #16.

Sunday Club – The Sunday Club on 28^th April will be extended and run as a fundraiser for Isaac Burt (Brian Russo’s grandson), who has been selected to represent NZ at St Johns competitions in Hong Kong. Please advise Brian on 027 777 8770 if you will be playing.

Coming up:

Monday 29^th April – Ladies Interclub

Saturday 4^th May – Mens Interclub

Friday 10^th May – Beef & Burgundy

Sunday 19^th May – Ngahau Trophy

Happy golfing everyone 😊

Reminder – WOOD WORKING BEE – tomorrow, Wednesday 17^th April – 9AM START. You’ll be splitting wood. Please bring chainsaws and trailers. If you would like to purchase firewood, please contact Lachie McLeod. A trailer load of oak is $400, and poplar is $250.

Note for the Clubhouse Fundraiser on Friday, please BRING CASH for the outside bar, $1 and $2 coins, and small notes would be appreciated 😊

The weekend competition was Stableford on 13^th and 14^th April – Saturday saw two entries, 1^st John Warner 38, 2^nd Chris Brooks 26. John also got a Two on #8. On Sunday, 1^st was Malcolm Bridge 40, 2^nd Dayle Scrimshaw 38, and 3^rd = Bevan Sweeney and Vern Anton 37. Barry Johnson got a Two on #8, and Dayle Scrimshaw on #16.

This weekend the Sat and Sun comps are Medal/Putting and Rounds 5 and 6 of the Shoot Out.

9-hole ladies Results from our putting round on Wednesday 10^th April – 1^st = Leonie Wilde and Pip Fowler on 17, 3^rd Sue Dalton on 19. Nearest the pin on #16 was Jenny Joblin, and Jenny also got a Two – congratulations Jenny.

Four intrepid 9-hole players journeyed to Feilding to take part in the annual 9 + 9 Challenge. This tournament is played over two days – with one side (9 holes) on Wednesday afternoon, followed by dinner and entertainment in the club house. Then the next morning the other nine is played, followed by lunch in the club house with raffles and awards! This was a thoroughly enjoyable two days away, with the Feilding course beautifully presented (showing the advantage of a decent rainfall over summer). This is an Open tournament – so there were both Men’s and Ladies divisions and with players coming from all around the Greater Wellington region – as well as far away as Matamata and the Coromandel.

Sherryl Howie distinguished herself in Div 2 with a second in the best nett, closely followed by Kay Harvey in fourth.  Billies Holmes, Kay and Lizzy Thomson also came away with raffle prizes. Well done Feilding Golf Club we look forward to next year’s event.

18-hole ladies – results from the Par MSB round. An outstanding round was played by Louise Smith who was +7, also Marianna McDermott +6 and Felicity Warren, Angela Busby and Sherry Weatherstone with +5. Jo-Anne Loe had the only 2 and was closest to the pin on #6. Deidre Thomsen won the Kitchener Dairy voucher for closest to the wiggly line. No closest to the pin on #8.

Pennants @ Paraparaumu – Martinborough 1 vs Manor Park – Sandra Petersen/Carol Parkinson, Alison Tipler/Jenny Wilkie, Sarah Monaghan/Kelly Taylor won their 4 bbl. Carol, Alison and Sarah won their matches. Sandra had a half. Result 6.5 to 2.5

Martinborough 2 vs Shandon – Karen Shaw/Honor Clark & Jo-Anne Loe/Julie Dondertman won their 4bbl, Jo-Anne, Julie and Jaquee Reid won their matches. 5.5 to 3.5

The next round is April 29 @Boulcott Farm.

The Rew McCracken was played at Castlepoint on Friday 12^th April which was devastated by Cyclones last year. The course has recovered well but the lack of placing on very patchy fairways was challenging! Teams of 6 play best, combined Nett. Sadly, the cup was handed over to Riversdale. Thanks to our 6 players Jo-Anne, Alison, Karen, Sandra, Bindy McLeod, and Nicola who still travelled out there despite the inclement forecast!

Tilson was played on Sunday 14^th April at Mahunga. Carol was impressive, down 3 with 3 to play and she went on to halve the match. Honor & Nicola battled against a golfer who could do no wrong and took advantage of all the shots she was being given!

Grumpies – Results from the Par round on Tue 9^th April – 1^st John Tanner 2, 2^nd = Rick Hargreaves and Malcolm Bridge 1. Rick Thompson had the only Two of the day on #6.

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thu 11^th April – 1^st = Karen Stephens and George Kirk 41, 3^rd Jason Burt 40. Nearest the pin was Jason Shaw, and Two’s went to Mariana McDermott, Griff Page, and Lloyd Warren on #6, Mike Charteris and Ed Brown on #8, and John Monaghan on #16.

Sunday Club – 10am start time on Sunday 21^st April.

The Sunday Club on 28^th April will be extended and run as a fundraiser for Isaac Burt (Brian Russo’s grandson), who has been selected to represent NZ at St Johns competitions in Hong Kong.

Coming up:

Friday 19^th April – Clubhouse Fundraiser

Sunday 21^st April – Marquis Shield @ Mahunga

Friday 10^th May – Beef & Burgundy, flyer attached

Sunday 19^th May – Ngahau Trophy, flyer attached

Hello Golfers.

WOOD WORKING BEE – MONDAY 15^th APRIL – 9AM START. Please bring chainsaws and trailers. If you would like to purchase firewood, please contact Lachie McLeod. A trailer load of oak is $400, and poplar is $250.

Men’s Interclub results – Both Divisions were at home for the weekend’s interclub competition. Division 2 won their round 11-4 and lead the Div 2 table by 5 points! Div 10 won their round 12.2 – 2.5 and they lead the Division 10 table by 4.5 points. There are 3 rounds to go, so both teams are in the running for top honours. Come on!

A reminder that our Clubhouse Fundraiser is on Friday 19 April. Entries are now full, and we have a Waitlist.

The weekend competition was Par on 6^th and 7^th April. There were no entries on Saturday and following are the results from Sunday, 1^st Chris Handley 4, 2^nd = Martin Napier and Dayle Scrimshaw 2. There were three Twos, Derek Stephens #6, Steve Croft #8, and Glenn Harper #16.

This weekend the Sat and Sun comps are Stableford.

9-hole ladies results from the Par round Wed 3^rd April – 1st Tania Williamson on 3, 2nd Jenny Joblin on 1, 3rd Mary Herrick on 1. Closest to the pin #6 Sherryl Howie, #16 Tania Williamson. Congratulations Sherryl Howie who also got a Two on #6 – fantastic.

18-hole ladies – Results – There were 11 pairs playing in the Nancy McCormack Foursomes. 1^st Julie Dondertman & Jaquee Reid with a Net 143, 2^nd Bindy McLeod & Marianna McDermott with a Net 146, 3^rd Felicity Warren & Katrina Burgess with a Net 150 on a countback from Angela Busby & Sherry Weatherstone. This is a national event, so Julie & Jaquee’s score have been sent into Wellington Golf.

Riverside was played on Friday with Alison Tipler and Nicola Warren winning their matches on the 18^th. They are coming 3^rd and are only 3 points less than top-of-the-table Eketahuna. Nicola learnt a good lesson, don’t blindly follow the four in front down a fairway as they could surprisingly all be on the wrong fairway!

Grumpies – Results from the Stableford round on Tue 2^nd April – 1^st Robbie Walters 43, 2^nd Mark Mason 42, 3^rd Steve Lewis 40. There were six Twos – Malcolm Bridge #6, Tony Taylor, Mariana McDermott, Chris Handley, and Ed Brown all on #8, and Andy Morison #15.

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thu 4^th April – 1^st Ailsa Malneek 43, 2^nd Paul Riddiford 39, 3^rd= Rob McCreary, Ed Elworthy, Rebecca Treacy, and Ro Griffiths 37. NTP was Brian Russo. Twos were Jason Shaw and Bevan Sweeney on #6, Rick Hargreaves and Andrew McKenzie #8, Rob Smith and Graham Wilson #16.

Sunday Club – 10am start time on Sunday 14th April.

The Sunday Club on 28^th April (date change) will be extended and run as a fundraiser for Isaac Burt (Brian Russo’s grandson), who has been selected to represent NZ at St Johns competitions in Hong Kong.

Date change – The Beef & Burgundy Open Ambrose Tournament Friday 10^th May (was Sunday 5^th May)

Coming up:

Thursday 11^th April – 9-hole Interclub @ Kapiti

Friday 12^th April – 18-hole Rew & McCracken @ Castlepoint

Sunday 14^th April – Tilson Salver @ Mahunga vs Castlepoint

Friday 19^th April – Clubhouse Fundraiser

Hello Golfers.

We had a great turnout and response for help at the recent Firewood Working Bees.  Many thanks to everyone that helped. Sandwiches and smoko from Jacquee Reid and Bindy McLeod kept everyone hydrated and fed – thank you ladies for your efforts.

Lost property – a Bushnell Phantom rangefinder, found recently on the 18^th green. See the office if it’s yours.

A reminder that our Clubhouse Fundraiser is on Friday 19 April. It’s getting closer. Get your Team registered soon!

The weekend competition was Stableford on 30^th and 31^st March and there were no entries on the 30^th. The results on the 31^st were 1^st Alan Bradnock 40, 2^nd Brian Russo 37, 3^rd Brigitte Boenisch-Brednich 36. Two’s went to Alan Bradnock #6 and Derek Stephens #8.

This weekend the Sat and Sun comps are Par.

9-hole ladies results from Wed 20^th March – First round of the 4BBB,1^st Jenny Joblin & Mary Herrick on 29 stableford points, 2^nd = Sue Dalton & Phillipa Reid and Billie Holmes & Kay Harvey on 26 stableford points. Nearest the pin Christine Stephenson #8 and Sherryl Howie #16.

9-hole ladies Results from Wed 27^th March – Best Nett, 1^st Jenny Joblin, 2^nd Leonie Wilde, 3^rd Sherryl Howie. Jenny Joblin also had a Two on number 6!!!! Go Jenny ⛳️ Nearest the pin #8 Jenny Joblin, #16 Tania Williamson.

18-hole ladies – Last Wednesday was a busy one for the stewards so thank you and to Sandra Petersen for all your help! The Coronation Cup (0-18.4) was won by Angela Busby with Nett 74. The Aotearoa Cup (18.5 +) was won by Jaquee Reid with a Nett 64. She also won the Vets Cup! The Gross Cup was won by Ju Allen with 89. The Competition was Nett so the places were: 1^st Jaquee Reid, 2^nd Sharon (what-a-season) Jepson 67, 3^rd Nicola Warren 69, 4^th Katrina Burgess 70, 5^th Julie Dondertman 71 on a countback from 3 others!

A special mention to Jo-Anne Lowe who scored a personal best at Riversdale in the Basil Bodle Trophy played during Easter. Jo-Anne played beautiful golf witnessed by Nicola Warren and has her name on the trophy for a second time. It’s a special trophy in memory of the founder of Riversdale.

Grumpies – Results from the Stableford round on Tue 26^th March – 1^st Chris Handley 39, 2^nd Arthur Warren, 3^rd = Rick Hargreaves & Mariana McDermott 37. Twos went to Brian Russo on #6, and Lachie McLeod & Mariana McDermott on #8.

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thu 28^th March – 1^st Andrew Sim 41, 2^nd Mariana McDermott 38, 3^rd Kheinan Morrissey 36, and 4^th = on 35 – Tony Taylor, Felicity Warren, Sandra Petersen, and Ro Griffiths. Nearest the Pin was Johnny Gray, Two’s went to Graham Wilson and James Elworthy on #6, and Kheinan Morrissey, Mariana McDermott, and Ed Elworthy on #12.

Sunday Club – 10am start time on Sunday 7^th April.

The Sunday Club on 21^st April (Reserve 28^th April)  will be extended and run as a fundraiser for Isaac Burt (Brian Russo’s grandson), who has been selected to represent NZ at St Johns competitions in Hong Kong. Flyer attached.

Date change – The Beef & Burgundy Open Ambrose Tournament Friday 10^th May (was Sunday 5^th May)

Coming up:

Friday 5^th April – Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club Ambrose fundraiser. Course closed. Flyer attached.

Friday 5^th April – Riverside Cup @ Masterton vs Masterton

Saturday 6^th April – Mens Interclub, both teams @ home, Div 2 vs Trentham, Div 10 vs Wainuiomata

Sunday 7^th April – Daylight Savings ends, as do Summer Memberships

Monday 8^th April – Ladies Interclub teams away @ Paraparaumu

Happy golfing everyone 😊

Hello Golfers.

The weekend competition was Par on 23rd March and there were no entries. The upcoming Saturday and Sunday Competition on 30^th and 31^st March is Stableford. $5 cash entry fee.

Results – Saturday 23^rd March – Mens Interclub, Div 2 were away to Masterton and had a very credible 9 – 6 away result. This has them still at the top of the Div 2 leaderboard by 3.5 points to Te Marua.

Div 10 played against Trentham scoring a 10 – 5 home win. This has Div 10 2^nd on the table, 5.5 points off first place.

Dick Bennett Memorial tournament, Stableford results – Sunday 24^th March – Ladies 1^st Lizzy Thomson & Deidre Thomsen 59, Mens 1^st Bob Schofield & Glenn Harper 49, 2^nd Paul Riddiford & Gavin Redmond 48, Tim Loe & John Monaghan 47, Mixed 1^st Sandra & Trevor Petersen 48, 2^nd Bindy & Lachie McLeod, 3^rd Derek & Karen Stephens. Twos went to Jane Fanslow-Price #6, Glenn Harper, John Monaghan, Richard Warren on #8, and Trevor Petersen #10. The Mens Longest drive went to Dave Stewart, the Ladies Longest drive was Jane Fanselow-Price and Nearest to the Pin was Guy Walmsley. Thanks to all 28 teams for attending the day, and the weather was perfect!

9-hole ladies Interclub Monday 25^th March – Round 4 was played at Shandon yesterday in blustery conditions. The team played Kapiti, and Tingay Davidson and Kay Harvey won their matches enabling the ladies to come away with a halved round. Well done Tingay and Kay.

Monday 25^th March – Ladies Interclub 18-hole teams away @ Te Marua – and Jenny Wilkie got a Hole in One!, congratulations Jenny, further details to come.

18-hole ladies results – Wednesday 20^th March results: Those impressive results just keep rolling in and handicaps continue to fall. HPMC Stableford: 1^st Bindy McLeod with an incredibly impressive 47 stableford points!! 2^nd Sharon Jepson with 45! What a season she is having. 3^rd = Jaquee Reid and Jo-Anne Loe with 41, 5^th Ju Allen with 40. Sherry Weatherstone, Sandra Petersen, and Honor Clark all had scores in excess of 36!

Riverside was held at Eketahuna on Friday 22^nd March in the most wonderful conditions, plentiful grass, no wind, and a perfect temperature. Sandra Petersen, Jo-Anne Lowe, and Marie Scrimshaw had wins and Sarah Monaghan had a half, so we beat Carterton 3.5 – 2.5.

Lansdown Mary Isaac won her singles, Anna+Vicki had a half in the 4BBl and Mary+Sandra won their 4BBl.

Grumpies – Results from the Par round on Tue 19^th March – 1^st Brian Russo 3, 2^nd = Jason Burt and Kieran McGoverin 1, 4^th = Seamus O’Sullivan and Steve Lewis 3. Twos went to Chris Handley and Ed Brown on #6, and Vern Anton on #8.

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thu 21^st March – 1^st Greg Dalton 42, 2^nd Sandra Petersen 41, 3^rd Stephen Watts 40. Nearest the Pin was Al Petrie, and Twos were Pete Griffiths #6, Greg Dalton & Stephen Watts #8, Kheinan Morrissey #12, and Seamus O’Sullivan & Mike Charteris on #16.

Sunday Club – 10am start time on Sunday 31^st March.

The Sunday Club on 21^st or 28^th April will be extended and run as a fundraiser for Isaac Burt, who has been chosen to represent NZ at St Johns in Hong Kong. More details to come.

Coming up:

Friday 29^th March – Monday 1^st April – EASTER

Friday 5^th April – Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club Ambrose fundraiser. Flyer attached.

Friday 5^th April – Riverside Cup @ Masterton vs Masterton

Saturday 6^th April – Mens Interclub, both teams @ home, Div 2 vs Trentham, Div 10 vs Wainuiomata

Happy golfing everyone 😊

Hello Golfers.

The weekend competitions were Stableford on 16^th and 17^th March.  There were no entries on Saturday, and on Sunday Dayle Scrimshaw came 1^st with 43 points, Ju Allen 2^nd on 39, and Sue Fox 3^rd on 38. All Twos were on #8 – Ju Allen, Alec Dondertman and Doug Clark.

The Saturday (not Sunday) Competition this weekend is Par. $5 cash entry fee. Dick Bennett Memorial is on Sunday 24^th March. Flyer attached. Registration 10am, Tee off 11am.

Results for 9-hole ladies Wednesday 13^th March – Putting competition, 1^st was Leonie Wilde on 15 – all that practice over winter is paying off! 2^nd = on 17 was Ali Russell and Jennifer Tosswill. Nearest the pin on #8 was Philippa Reid, and on #16 was Doreen Allen.

9-hole ladies Interclub Monday 18^th March – Sue Dalton won her match, but unfortunately went down 3 to 1 to Miramar at Boulcott’s Farm. Enjoyed the day, with a lovely lunch.

18-hole ladies results – Wednesday LGU Competition: There were some truly impressive scores! 1^st Felicity Warren with 60 (must have been a sizzling round playing to a 17!), 2^nd Honor Clark with 63 (wow played to a 10.7), 3^rd Marion McKenzie with 64, 4^th Lyle Griffiths with 67, 5^th = Sharon Jepson and Karen Shaw both on 69 (Karen is on fire this season). Bernadette Pither was closest to the pin on #6 and Sharon Jepson on #8. Great seeing Sharon back in the winning circle.

Tilson was played at home on Sunday – Castlepoint scorched Masterton 6:0 putting them in a strong position. Thanks Carol & Honor for hosting the ladies. Pennants next round is today so best of luck to all those playing at Otaki.

Lansdowne next round is March 23. Good luck to those selected. The next Riverside round is Friday 22^nd March at Eketahuna so good luck to our 6 players. Boulcott’s Farm Open Day is April 12^th April.

Grumpies – Results from the Stableford round on Tue 12^th March – 1^st Marilyn MacKenzie 46 points, 2^nd Pete Halstead 42 points, 3^rd Ju Allen 41 points. Twos went to Malcolm Bridge, Seamus O’Sullivan, Arthur Warren, and Greg Dalton, all on #8.

Thursday Club – is back on Thursday 21^st March.

Sunday Club – there isn’t a Sunday Club on Sunday 24^th March as the Dick Bennett Memorial is on.

Found – on the woodpile on one of the rings 11^th hole, black Isabel Marant sun glasses in a black case. Please see the office if these are yours.

Coming up:

Friday 22^nd March – Riverside Cup @ Eketahuna vs Pahiatua

Saturday 23^rd March – Mens Interclub, Div 2 away @ Masterton vs Masterton, Div 10 @ home vs Trentham

Sunday 24^th March – Dick Bennett Memorial tournament

Monday 25^th March – Ladies Interclub 9-hole team away @ Shandon and 18-hole teams away @ Te Marua vs Boulcott’s Farm and Otaki

Friday 29^th March – Monday 1^st April – EASTER