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Hello Golfers.

The weekend competitions were Net Medal/Putting on 9^th and 10^th March.  Saturday saw two entries with Ted Jamieson winning the Putting and Net Medal. On Sunday, Brian Russon got a two on #12 and Julie Dondertman on #16. Malcolm Bridge won the Putting with 24 putts, Julie Dondertman won the Net Medal, Alison Tipler was 2^nd, and Karen Shaw and Vern Anton were 3^rd equal.

The Saturday and Sunday Competition this weekend is Stableford/Twos both days. $5 cash entry fee.

CORING – this will take place on Thursday 14^th March. The course will be closed for the day.

Men’s Interclub results 9^th March – Division 2 were at home to Karori and had a fantastic 14 – 1 win. Amazing!!! Only 1 singles loss preventing a clean sweep. They now sit on top of the Div 2 table with 47.5 points. Division 10 had a tough away venture at Wainuiomata securing only 3.5 points for a 10.5 – 3.5 away loss. This drops Div 10 to 3^rd on the table but with a couple of home games to come the team are determined to make up any lost ground.

The results from 9 hole Best Nett round on Wednesday 6 March – 1^st on 29 was new member Doreen Allen, 2^nd = on 32 was Tingay Davidson and Jenny Joblin. Nearest the Pin #16 Jane Fanselow Price, and #8 Sue Dalton.

18 hole results – last Wednesday Jenny Wilkie won the day with an impressive Nett 67 (Kris can take some credit as she tweaked Jenny’s putting technique!, 2^nd was Sandra Petersen with 72 on a count back from Deidre Thomsen. 4^th was Honor Clark with 73. These four ladies will be paired up and will compete in the District National Teams Event which will be played at Te Marua on 3^rd May. Sherry Weatherstone is the Reserve for the National Teams. Closest to the pin was Sherry on #6 and Angela Busby on #8. Sherry scored the only 2 of the day! Honor won closest to the wiggly line.

Lansdowne Trophy was played last Saturday. Deb Donaldson won her singles, Deb and Vicky Bain and Anna and Amy won their 4BBB matches.  Anna and Deb missed Saturday’s game, but Amy, Cheycoda, Brenda and Sandra had wins in their singles and Sandra, Brenda, Amy and Cheycoda won their 4BBB, so Wairarapa had a healthy 6:3 win over Royal Wellington. The final round is at Manor Park vs Shandon. Wairarapa is only 2.5 points behind the team in #1 position, so the best of luck for 6^th April.

Riverside another very close tussle with Riversdale; 5 of the games were decided on the 18^th! In the end we had a 5:4 win. Karen Shaw and Nicola Warren had wins and Sandra Petersen, Emily Loughlin, and Jane Terpstra had halves. We are coming second after the first round! We play at Eketahuna on 22^nd March against Carterton.

Grumpies – Results from the Par round on Tue 5^th March – 1^st Paul Riddiford 38, 2^nd Rob McCreary 36, 3^rd = Chris Ranish and Sandy Bidwill 35. Twos went to Brian Russo.

Thursday Club – Stableford results from last week 7^th March – 1^st Rob Coy 40, 2^nd Sandra Petersen 39, 3^rd = to the following 8 players on 36 – Jason Shaw, Nick Morison, Malcolm Wood, Bevan Sweeney, Mike Charteris, Lachie McLeod, Alistair Petrie, and Edward Elworthy, in 11^th = we have Dayle Scrimshaw, Pete Price, Karen Stephens, and Whitney Griffiths all on 35. Rick Hargreaves got Nearest the Pin, and the following players got Twos – Gavin Redmond (Royal Wellington), Matthew Townsend, Bevan Sweeney, Rob Coy, and Jason Shaw.

Sunday Club – has a later start this Sunday 17^th March 10.40am – 11.20am due to a previous booking. There isn’t a Sunday Club the following Sunday 24^th March as the Dick Bennett Memorial is on.

Donation receipts – Carol is currently preparing the 2024 Donation Tax Receipts, and they will be available after 1 April 2024.

Coming up:

Sunday 17^th March – Tilson Salver @ Martinborough

Monday 18^th March – 18 hole Interclub teams away at Otaki, Martinborough 1 vs Masterton, Martinborough 2 vs Manor Park

9 hole Interclub team away at Boulcott’s Farm vs Miramar

Sunday 24^th March – Dick Bennett Memorial tournament

Happy golfing everyone 😊

The weekend competitions were Stableford/Twos on 2^nd and 3^rd March.  Saturday saw no entries but on Sunday, Jason Shaw, and Rick Thompson both got Twos on the #8, Emily Loughnan won the Stableford with 43 points, Robbie Walters 2^nd with 42 points, and Glenn Harper 3^rd with 41 points.

The Saturday and Sunday Competition this weekend is Medal/Putting both days. $5 cash entry fee. Also Rounds 3 and 4 of the Shootout. $20 cash entry fee to the office covers the year.

CORING – this will take place on Thursday 14^th March, yes, next week. The course will be closed for the day.

Congratulations to Anna Possenniskie – The Golf Wellington Selection Panel is pleased to announce their team to compete at the Women’s National Interprovincial Championships being held at the Waiuku golf course, April 4th – 7th.  Anna will also be the team captain.

Cool Change is offering MGC members an exclusive deal on Thursday’s – x 1 beer or glass of wine and a burger for $25. After Thursday Club or for dinner. Thank you Jimmy 😊

Men’s Interclub results – Div 2 were at home to Masterton and had a solid 10.5 v 4.5 win. Div 2 currently sit 3^rd on their leaderboard with 33.5 points. Div 10 were away at Trentham for a narrow 8 v 7 loss. 7 points is a great result at a tricky away venue. Div 10 are currently top of their leaderboard with 38 points.

Here’s the results from the 9-hole ladies Stableford round last Wednesday 28^th February – 1^st Jenny Joblin 27, 2^nd Kay Harvey 25, and a tie for 3^rd Mary Herrick and Jenny Tosswill 22. Closet to the pin was Jenny Joblin on #16.

Last Wednesday, a hardy group of 15 of the 18-hole ladies (plus the 9-hole ladies) turned up and played in on/off rain. 1^st Nicola Warren with a nett 63, 2^nd Katrina Burgess who also got the only 2, 3^rd Karen Delehanty, 4^th Jenny Wilkie. Closest to the pin on #6 and #8 was Karen Shaw. Speaking of #8, Nicola managed to hit her ball into the conifer and miraculously it hit the trunk and came out!

The Riverside team faced Riversdale at Carterton last Friday. With most games going to the 18^th the competition was fierce – Karen Shaw and Nicola Warren had wins while Sandra Petersen, Emily Loughnan and Jane Terpstra had halves. This gave Martinborough a 3½ to 2 ½ win. This was the first round so a great start. Special mention must go to Karen who has had wins in Pennants, Tilson & Riverside – great effort and thank you!

Thursday Club – Stableford results from last week 29^th February – 1^st Paul Riddiford 45, 2^nd Gavin Redmond (Royal Wellington) 41, 3^rd Mariana McDermott 38, 4^th Sandy Bidwill 38, and 5^th Robbie Walters 37. Nearest the pin went to Sandy, 2 x Twos Jason Shaw, and Twos to Sandy, Seamus O’Sullivan, Ed Brown, and Malcolm Wood.

It’s time to get some more Scorecards printed and we’re looking for a Sponsor.  Would you like your name and business to appear on the front of our scorecards? Be in quick and get your name associated with the best golf course (and upcoming new clubhouse) in the area! All enquiries to Carol accounts@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Calendar – Once the annual calendar is published, changes and additions do come along. Check the Calendar on the website as it is up to date, and I can email the latest updated Calendar PDF to you, please ask.

**The St John’s Ambrose, scheduled to be played Friday 12^th April, has been cancelled for 2024**

The Dick Bennett Memorial, Four Ball Best Ball Stableford 18-hole tournament is on Sunday 24^th March. The Flyer is attached.

Coming up:

Thursday 7^th March – 9-hole Interclub @ Karori

Saturday 9^th March – Men’s Interclub, Div 2 @ home vs Karori, Div 10 away @ Wainuiomata

Happy golfing everyone 😊

The weekend competitions were Medal/Putting rounds on 24^th and 25^th Feb.  Saturday saw two entries, with John Warner winning with 28 putts.

On Sunday, Vern Anton got the only two of the day, Derek Stephens won the putting with 29 putts, Barry Johnson won the Net Medal on 64, followed by Ed Brown on 71, and Brett Abercrombie on 75.

Our Saturday and Sunday Competition this weekend is Stableford both days. $5 cash entry fee.

Here’s the results from the 9-hole ladies Wed 21^st – Jo Guscott with a net of 28 was the winner, Tania Williamson and Philippa Reid second equal with a net of 30, followed by Ali Russell with 31.

9-hole ladies Interclub on Thu 22^nd – Tingay Davidson, Jenny Tosswill, and Lizzy Thomson represented Martinborough at the opening round of the 9-hole Interclub competition at Waikanae. They enjoyed the challenge of a different course. Matches were close but they came away with 0.5 of a point and Masterton 3.5 points. Their next match is in two weeks.

And! Tingay has won a trip to Millbrook to play in the 9-hole competition at the NZ Open this weekend. It’s part of the summer ‘make time to play 9’. The winner then gets to go to the British Open! Good luck Tingay!!

The first Martin Sugar Bowl (MSB) Round of the year for the 18-hole ladies: 1^st Sharon Jepson with a magnificent +6, 2^nd Bindy McLeod with an impressive +5 and the only 2, 3^rd Marianna McDermott also impressive +5, 4^th Lyle Griffiths with +4, 5^th Alison Tipler with +4.

Closest to the pin on #6 was Mary Isaac and #8 was Ann Hume (very accurate 2 weeks in a row!).

Tilson Salver – Karen Shaw, Honor Clark, Emily Loughnan, and Nicola Warren played out at Castlepoint vs Riversdale. It is the first Interclub games since Cyclone Gabrielle. We can say they have done well to get it back to where it is! And the greens were different! The games were extremely friendly and close with 3 games going to the 18^th and one to the 17^th. Karen and Emily won their singles.

Grumpies results for last week were – 1^st  Rick Thompson on 44 from Mariana McDermott on 43, and then Brian Russo on 37 with Andy Morison on 36. There were no twos.

Marquis Shield – The first round was held at Carterton last Sunday, Martinborough playing Masterton. In the singles Martinborough won 8 to 4, and in the fourball won 5 to 1. Overall points for Martinborough 4 points.

And we’ve reached 991 Followers on our Facebook page! Our Committee members, Emily Loughnan and Karen Stephens are doing a great job keeping our page updated and submitting articles to the local papers. Keep up the great work ladies!

Jimmy Napier is running a trip to Adelaide to view the LIV TOUR in April.  There are two spots still available. The cost is $4,000 plus air fares.

The link for further details https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdp6QoLTcXdka9UAq-Ov-F5aOdml4eQ50-Yt9IFgHg03lgxEQ/viewform?pli=1

Sunday Club – You may have noticed the new Sunday Club on the booking sheets. This is an extension of the Featherston players, plus Martinborough players, as it was becoming difficult to find consecutive tee times at the busy weekends. All players are welcome, but please txt Brian Russo 027 777 8770 if you would like to join in. We have booked slots for 24 players for the next couple of weeks to gauge interest. The draw is made at 10am, so be here and organised before then please.

There was a great start to the week, with member Martin O’Connor and visitor Michelle Fairly from Otaki BOTH getting a Hole in 1 on the 16^th !

The weekend competitions are now underway and were Par rounds on 17^th and 18^th Feb, (no one entered on Saturday), with Karen Stephens winning on Sunday on +4, followed by Dayle Scrimshaw, Barry Johnson, Greg Dalton, and Bevan Sweeney all on +3.  Twos went to Chris Handley, John Warner, Steve Croft, and Ed Brown.

Men’s Interclub Results 17^th Feb

Div 2 played at Trentham and came away with 5.5 points, with singles wins to Lyall Callaghan and Jason Shaw, and 4BB wins to Lyall Callaghan, Josh Hawkins, Jason Shaw, and John Warner.

Div 10 played at Shandon and had a solid 13-2 win. Well done to everyone in the team – Seanoa Isaac, Kirk Saunders, Peter Gray, Shayne Cater, Paul McKenzie, Neil McKirdy, Jackson Gray, Shayne Hammond, Steve Croft, and Brent McKinlay.

Ladies Interclub

Pennants at Masterton 19^th Feb

Team 1 played Boulcott’s Farm who are very hard to beat! Sandra Petersen and Marie Scrimshaw won their singles games and Jenny Wilkie/Marie Scrimshaw won their 4BB matches.

Team 2 played Paraparaumu who would have been impossible with their course rating the same as ours! Karen Shaw, Jo-Anne Loe, and Felicity Warren won their singles. The 4BB matches went down to the wire.

Our Saturday and Sunday Competition this weekend is Medal/Putting both days. $5 cash entry fee.

The first round of the Men’s Shoot Out starts this Sat 24^th Feb and Sun 25^th Feb. $20 cash entry fee.

Hello Golfers.

Men’s Interclub Results 10^th Feb

Div 2 played at Te Marua and came away with 3.5 points against one of the top sides in the Div 2 competition.

Div 10 played at home against Te Marua and had a solid 11-4 win. Well done all.

This weekend sees the Men’s Interclub Div 2 play away at Trentham, and Div 10 at home vs Shandon.

Ladies Interclub played yesterday in Waikanae and saw a win for Team 1 against Royal Wellington with 5.5 points.

Team 2 didn’t fare as well against Kapiti and came away with 1 point, well done Jo-Anne Loe.

Competitions start this week with the first round of the Ladies Shoot Out tomorrow. Please pay $20 cash to the Office.

Our Saturday and Sunday Competition this weekend is Par both days, $5 cash entry fee. The first round of the Men’s Shoot Out starts Sat 24^th Feb.

Thank you very much to Chris Coles for the stylish blinds in the office 😊

Coming up:

Wed 14^th LGU/Captains Trophy Qual/Shoot Out, Best Nett/Shoot Out/LGU

Sat 17^th Men’s Interclub, Div 2 @ Trentham, Div 10 @ home vs Shandon, Par comp

Sun 18^th Par comp

Mon 19^th Ladies Interclub, Team 1 vs Boulcott’s Farm, Team 2 vs Paraparaumu Beach, both away at Masterton

Sun 25^th Marquis Shield @ Carterton, Tilson Salver @ Castlepoint vs Riversdale

Hi Members on a very hot Tuesday. Twenty Grumpies are braving the heat this afternoon.

Last Thursday we hosted the CER Electrical & Holmes Construction Pro-Am with 44 professionals and teams playing.  Eleven teams went out at 7.00am and the rest of the field teed off at 11.00am.  The winning professional was Nick Coxon (63).

There were some amazing prizes up for grabs with the winning team, Bindy McLeod, Sarah Monaghan, and John Monaghan being able to enjoy rounds of golf at Cape Kidnappers plus accommodation at Te Mata Lodge in Havelock North.

Fujitsu $1,000 closest to the pin on No 16 – Grant Burley

Gazely hole in one on No 8 – No one ☹

Closest to the pin on No 12 – Fiona Ellis

Thank you to all our sponsors who help make this tournament so successful – in particular, CER Electrical and Holmes Construction.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped on the day.

Attached is the flyer for Opening Day on Sunday 11^th February. Please get your entries in to the Office @ entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Men’s Interclub Results 27/01/2024 (results by Shayne Cater)

Div 2 played Boulcott’s Farm @ home and had a terrific start to the season with a 14/1 win. Josh Hawkins and Jason Shaw, Kingi Kaiwai and Lyall Callaghan, John Warner and Tim Richards, Chris Ranish and Shane Colton, Rob Coy and Nick Morison all won their 4 balls.

The following players won their single matches – Josh Hawkins (7/6), Jason Shaw (5/3), Kingi Kaiwai (3/2), Lyall Callahan (1 up), John Warner (2 up), Tim Richards (3/2), Shane Colton (4/2), Rob Coy (9/7), and Nick Morison (3/2).

Div 10 played away @ Mahunga and had a solid start to the season getting 7 points.

Seamus O’Sullivan and Shayne Cater, Steve Croft and Brent McKinlay won their 4 balls, Tim Fenwick and Glen Schofer squared their 4-ball match.

Singles wins went to Shayne Cater (5/4), Neil McKirdy (1 up), Steve Croft (2/1), and Brent McKinlay (7/6), with a 37 on the Front 9, and Seamus squared his match.

On Monday, the Ladies Bronze Combo Pennants teams were playing at Royal Wellington against Kapiti and Waikanae. I plan to have details in future Tomes.

Interclub this weekend sees Div 2 playing away at Te Marua, and Div 10 at home vs Te Marua. The Ladies teams are playing away at Waikanae. Good golfing everyone.

A request from Guy Walmsley for golfers that have had scored rounds under their age to please let him know. Or me, and I can pass the details on to Guy.

The is the final Tuesday Tome from me and also for the year.  Thank you to everyone for the good wishes, they are very much appreciated.

Please remember that it is starting to get busy out on the course so please make sure you book before coming down to play – looking and not booking won’t stop you getting growled at!!!

Last Thursday was the annual Smiddy’s Tournament which had an excellent turnout.  The winner on the day was Graham Wilson with 45 points, 2^nd Ailsa Malneek 44, 3^rd Shane Hislop 42, 4^th= Sandra Petersen, Trevor Petersen and Andy Morison 41, 7^th Rob Smith 40, 8^th Shayne Hammond 39, 9^th Seamus O’Sullivan 38, 10^th= Chris Ranish, Doug Clark, Martin Napier, Honor Clark, Lachie McLeod, Marilyn MacKenzie, Karen Stephens and George Kirk 37, 18^th= Brian Russo, Brent McKinlay and Tom de Groen 36 points.  Twos went to:  Pete Price, Shayne Hammond, Malcolm Wood, Tom de Groen, Sandy Bidwill, Brent Woodmiss, Johnny Gray, Rob Coy, Doug Clark, Chris Ranish, Scott Reid and Ryan Sewell.  Nearest the pins:  #6 Pete Price, #8 Malcolm Wood, 12^th Shane Colton and 16^th Scott Reid.  Long drives:  Men – Nick Morison, Women – Ailsa Malneek.

That’s all from me except to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Kris

It is a hive of activity here at the Club today with tomorrow looking at being even busier with a number of you volunteering to come in and help clear out/pack up the clubhouse.

On Thursday it is the annual Smiddys Tournament – entry fee is $10 with the usual start time and as always loads of prizes up for grabs.

Results from last week:  last Tuesday was the last Grumpies until next year when they played a Stableford round – Rick Hargreaves was the winner with 42 points from Chris Handley on 41, Pete Halstead 40 and Paul Riddiford, Malcolm Wood and Terry Blacktop all on 39 points.  Twos went to Dayle Harwood, Terry Blacktop and Chris Ranish.

There was a good turnout for Thursday Club with George Kirk leading the way with 41 points, Tony Taylor 40, Greg Dalton and Raymond Matthews 39, Alistair Boyne 38, Chris Ranish, Shayne Hammond, Martin Napier, Kheinan Morrissey and Rick Hargreaves all on 37 points.  Nearest the pin was Ro Griffiths and twos went to Rick Hargreaves, Seamus O’Sullivan and Karen Stephens.

Last Sunday was Closing Day/Prize Giving – it was pleasing to see such a good turnout on what turned out to be quite a cold day.  The competition was Ambrose (Gross/Nett) and the winners were as follows:

Gross:  1^st Josh Hawkins, Tony Taylor, Johnny Gray & Mike Charteris (67), 2^nd Olivia Clark, Ed Brown, Chris Brooks & Mark Mason (68 c/b), 3^rd Whitney Griffiths, Pete Griffiths, Chris Ranish & Jason Shaw (68), 4^th Carol Parkinson, John Warner, Neil McKirdy & Steven Croft (69 c/b) and 5^th Bindy McLeod, John Thomson, Nigel Malneek & Sandra Petersen (69).

Nett:  1^st Martin Napier, Alan Isaac, Steve Lewis & Trevor Petersen (58.25), 2^nd Ju Allen, Raymond Matthews, George Kirk & Lizzie Thomson (59.5), 3^rd Brett Abercrombie, Karen Stephens, Alison Tipler & Doug Clark (59.62), 4^th Dayle Scrimshaw, Brian Russo, Shane Hartnell & Ailsa Malneek (60.5) and 5^th Derek Stephens, Seamus O’Sullivan & Kelly Taylor (61.67).

Don’t forget that if you wish to play you do need to book tee times as the course is starting to get busier by the day.

That’s all from me for this week.

Kris

Firstly a reminder that the AGM is being held in the clubhouse on Wednesday 6^th December at 5.30pm – everyone welcome.

On Sunday we have our Xmas Cheer & Closing Day  – if you are intending to play it would be very helpful if you could let the office know as this helps the organising committee and the caterer.  Entries can be paid by either Eftpos or cash on the day (please note that cash out will not be available) and you must be here by 10.30am so that a draw can be done for an 11.00am tee off.

Last Sunday was Shoot Out finals day with the men teeing off the 1^st and the women off the 4^th.  Results are as follows:

Women:  1^st Bindy McLeod, 2^nd Kelly Taylor, 3^rd Emily Loughnan and 4^th Katrina Burgess.

Men:  1^st Seanoa Isaac, 2^nd Rob Coy, 3^rd Trevor Petersen and 4^th John Warner.

Thanks to everyone who played and to those that came out to watch and support.

Last Thursday there was an excellent turnout with some good scores.  The winner on the day was Jason Burt with 43 points, Shane Hislop 42, Lachie McLeod and Chris Handley 41, Kieran McGoverin and Al Petrie 40, Brent McKinlay 39, Vern Anton, Ed Brown, Dayle Harwood, Bob Lindberg, Ro Griffiths and Jason Shaw all had 38 points.  Nearest the pin was Rob Smith and twos went to:  Shayne Hammond (2), Rick Thompson, Jason Shaw, Lachie McLeod, Ed Brown, Jason Burt, Rob Coy, Dayle Harwood and Craig Colton.

That’s all for this week – don’t forget those of you who are keen to play interclub to let the office know.

Kris