Category: Club News

Hello Golfers.

9-hole Ladies update – Wednesday 2 April we travelled to Masterton for the annual Southey Honda.  1st – Jan Thompson, Masterton on 32, 2nd – Alison  Russell, Martinborough Golf Club on 34, 3rd – Gill Neal, Masterton on 35. We did clean up Closest to the Pin – Lorraine Little and longest drive Helen Williams. Well done you two. Next year- The Cup!!!

Wednesday 9 April – Putting – always polarising…Ist equal Sue Wilson & Jenny Joblin on 17 putts, 2nd equal Sarah Harvey & Gaylene Selby Neale on 18. PGG Wrightsons Nearest The Pin No 16 Alison Russell, No 8 Leonie Wilde.

Also Wednesday 9 April – Fabulous two days at Feilding playing in the 9+9 tournament, (now it’s 5th year). Tingay Davidson won Nearest the Pin and Longest Drive in Division Two. Well done Tingay.

Wednesday 16 April – This week we had a fantastic turnout and played a Par round part of the Sue Bunt competition  in cool conditions. Results – Ist Tania Williamson +6, 2nd Tingay Davidson +5, 3rd equal Alison Russell and Jenny Joblin on +4. Closest to the Pin No 16 Jo Guscott, No 8 Kay Harvey.  We all enjoyed a lovely lunch in the warm and cosy clubhouse.

18-hole Ladies update – Wednesday 16 April.  A field of 19 players – 1^st Wow Angela Busby 44 stableford points, 2^nd Nicola Warren with 42 points (Personal Best), 3^rd Karen Delehanty (Personal Best) with 41 points on a count back from Marie Scrimshaw, 5^th Sarah Monaghan who scored the only Two of the day and scored 40 points.

Closest to the Pin was Georgie Wadey on #6 and Sandra Petersen on #8.

Pennants next game is 28 May. The Bronze team @ Judgeford

The Silver team is @ Royal Wellington

Tilson next game 11 May at Riversdale Beach

Riverside next game is 30 May @ Masterton

A reminder to get your entries in for the Greytown Orchard Grand Golf Day this Sunday (27th) with the new category for Juniors this year, and also for best Inter-generational pair – so grab an older/younger partner and get entered for a grand day of golf.

Coming up:

Fri 25 April – ANZAC day

Sat 26 April – Weekend Comp – Stableford

Sun 27 April – Grand Golf Day, flyer attached

Sun 4 May – Beef & Burgundy Ambrose, flyer to come

Happy golfing 🙂

Hello Golfers.

St Johns results – Wow, Net 54.87 for the top two winning teams, with Byron Karaitiana, Tyrone Ewington, Lucas Grant, and Justin Karaitiana winning the day on a countback, 2^nd Doug Clark, Stu Taplin, Bevan Sweeney, and Carl Petersen. 3^rd Josh Hawkins, Daniel Hawkins, Julie Gray, and Mark Gray. A total of 28 teams entered, thank you on behalf of St Johns for a wonderful turnout 🙂

Mark your diaries for the Grandest Day of Golf – Sunday 27 April. It’s the last day of the school holidays and our traditional Grandma/Grandpa day has been elevated across all generations.
Yes, you can still compete for the Grandma, Grandpa (members only), and Ngahau trophies (committee and staff only) – but we’ve added so much more:
*non Grandma and Grandpas (the rest of us!)
*Best Inter-generational pair
*New Juniors division
*Longest drive in all divisions including Juniors
*Longest putt
*Nearest the Pins
*The Bill Jones challenge to “shoot your age” – a trophy to the closest
*and you go in a prize draw just for turning up!

This is all made possible by our new sponsors for the annual event Greytown Orchards Lifestyle Retirement who are all about living well in retirement. We welcome them to our family.

So wrangle your family members, all generations, and come out for a great day of inter-generational golf.
entries@mgcgolf.nz 

And please give a warm welcome to Molly Bonne, who’ll be running the Office from Tuesday to Saturday. Welcome Molly.

There are a couple of busy weeks/weekends ahead with the School Holidays, Easter, and Anzac weekend. Book your tee times either online or give us a call in the Office, and book any carts required too.

Lost property – we have plenty of it and the boxes are overflowing. Collect any lost property before it goes to the Salvation Army in a couple of weeks’ time.

Coming up:

Sat & Sun 19 & 20 April – Weekend Comp – Medal/Putting & Shootout Round 5

18 – 21 April – Easter

25 April – ANZAC day

27 April – Grandest Day of Golf, details above

4 May – Beef & Burgundy Ambrose

Hello Golfers.

Men’s Interclub takes a break now for the School Holidays, Easter, and Anzac weekend. After 8 rounds Div 2 sit at 2^nd following Masterton GC, Div 9 lead their division, and Div 12 are in 5th. Round 9 is 3 May.

The Ladies have a two week break from Interclub. 

18-hole Ladies – Nancy McCormack was played in pretty good golf weather. Angela Busby did an outstanding job as the organiser of the day. She also produced more wonderful raffles. The current holders of the trophy, Julie Dondertman/Jaquee Reid won again with a net 129 after two rounds, 2^nd Sarah Monaghan/Netia Morison with 133, 3^rd Sherry Weatherstone/Adele Cairns with 135, and 4^th Carol Parkinson/Angela Busby with 136.

The PAR weekend competition had 31 entries on Sunday 6 April with Alec Dondertman well ahead of the pack with +9, followed by Julie Warner +5 , and Seamus O’Sullivan +3 on a countback. Alec also scored the only Two of the day of #8.

Coming up:

Fri 11 April – St John Wairarapa Charity Golf Tournament (flyer attached)

Sat & Sun 12 & 13 April – Weekend Comp – Stableford

18 – 21 April – Easter

25 April – ANZAC day

Christina & Molly’s Quote of the Day – No one has as much luck around the greens as one who practices a lot – Chi Chi Rodriguez

Happy golfing 🙂

Hello Golfers.

9-hole Ladies update– After 2 weeks off due to weather and coring of the greens, it was great to see some sun on the course last week! The greens were tricky to read after the coring work! But looking great.

Wednesday 19th March saw us play the first round of our Thurlow 4BBB with some impressive pairs. This competition is played over another 2 rounds. And the individual winners Stableford round were – 1st Sarah Harvey 25 points, 2nd – Jo Guscott 22 points, 3rd equal – Tingay Davidson, Sherryl Howie, and Lizzy Thompson all on 21 points.
This coming Wednesday will see us travel to Masterton for the Southey Honda competition. We look forward to a strong contingent representing Martinborough Golf Club.

Thursday Club Stableford results from 27 March – 1^st Graham Wilson 44 points, 2^nd Mariana McDermott 43 points, on a countback from 3^rd David Kershaw. Mariana scored a Two on #6, and Twos on #8 for Bob Schofield, Brian Russo, Kris Mason, Johnson Williams, and Jason Shaw. Nearest the Pin was Kris Mason.

Coming up:

Wed 2 April – 9-hole Southey Honda @ Masterton

Sat & Sun 5 & 6 April – Weekend Comp – Par

Sat 5 April    - Men’s Interclub Div 2 @ home vs Judgeford

            - Men’s Interclub Div 9 @ Karori vs Karori

            - Men’s Interclub Div 12 @ home vs Titahi Bay

Sun 6 April – Daylight Saving ends, as do Summer memberships

Sun 6 April – Tilson Salver @ Masterton vs Carterton

Mon 7 April – Interclub Silver hosting Miramar vs Shandon, RWGC vs PBGC

• Bronze vs Shandon @ Boulcott’s Farm

Fri 11 April – St John Wairarapa Charity Golf Tournament (flyer attached)

Happy golfing 🙂

Hello Golfers.

Dick Bennett Memorial – Stableford winners on 51 points Kelly & Mark Taylor, 2^nd Bevan Sweeney & Stuart Taplin on a countback 50 points, 3^rd also on 50 points Lizzy Thomson & Felicity Warren. Hole #6 was popular for Twos for Mary Isaac, Luke Woodcock, Trevor Petersen, and John Taylor, #8 for Stuart Taplin, and #16 for Arthur Warren.

An update from the busy 18 hole Ladies – Pennants 3 March – the Bronze team played Otaki @ Masterton and had a 6:3 win. Honor Clark, Kelly Taylor, and Nicola Warren won their singles, and Honor/Angela Busby, Julie Dondertman/Nicola, Kelly/Felicity Warren all won their 4BBL.

Also on 3 March, Silvers played Miramar on the challenging Royal Wellington course. Carol Parkinson had a half, Emily Loughnan and Jenny Wilkie both had wins. Emily/Jenny won their 4BBL. On March 17 the Silvers played Shandon at another challenging course, Paraparaumu. Sandra Petersen, Nicky T (Riversdale) and Jenny won their singles and all the 4BBL matches were played to the wire. That’s a great effort driving those distances and then playing.

Tilson – Round 2 was played at home and all the players were impressed with the Clubhouse and the offerings. They weren’t so excited about the cored greens which made for some interesting putting! We played those wily girls from Castlepoint and managed a very exciting win. Carol/Nicola had a win and Emily a tough half. In the 4BBL Sandra/Carol had a win. This puts Martinborough first equal with Castlepoint on 8.5 points closely followed by Riversdale on 8.

Coming up:

Fri 28 March – Riverside Cup @ Eketahuna vs Masterton

Sat & Sun 29 & 30 March – Weekend Comp – Stableford

Sat 29 March – Men’s Interclub Div 2 @ Trentham vs Trentham

            - Men’s Interclub Div 9 @ home vs Waikanae

            - Men’s Interclub Div 12 @ home vs Otaki

Sun 30 March – The official Clubhouse Opening 5.30pm

Mon 31 March – Ladies Interclub @ PBGC vs Shandon

Happy golfing.

Hello Golfers.

The Dick Bennett Memorial is quickly approaching this Sunday and there are only two teams entered!

In 2024 there were 28 teams, so please get yourselves organised and email entries@mgcgolf.nz to Register asap.

The flyer is attached for your information, and please bring cash for your entry fee. Many thanks 🙂

Our weekend comps were Stableford, and as usual Saturday entries were low. 1^st Robbie Walters 37 points, 2^nd Chris Brooks 33 points, 3^rd Brent McKinlay 32 points. Only three entries and congratulations to all, in particular to Robbie Walters who also won the Birds Nest with Twos on #6 and #12.

On Sunday, the ladies took out the top spots – 1^st Marie Scrimshaw 40 points, 2^nd Rosie Collins 38 points, and 3^rd on a countback Alison Tipler. The men were the Twos winners with Chris Ranish on #6, Trevor Petersen and John Warner scoring a Two on #16.

There’s plenty happening this week with Featherborough on Thursday, two Interclub teams playing at home on Saturday along with various group bookings, Dick Bennett on Sunday, and we’re hosting the Ladies Interclub on Monday.

Coming up:

Thu 20 March – Featherborough Golf Thursday Open

Sat 22 March – Weekend Comp – Par

Sat 22 March – Men’s Interclub Div 2 @ home vs Karori

            - Men’s Interclub Div 9 @ home vs Trentham

            - Men’s Interclub Div 12 @ Judgeford vs Judgeford

Sun 23 March – Dick Bennett 4BBB Memorial

Mon 24 March – Interclub Silver @ RWGC vs Miramar

Mon 24 March – Interclub Bronze hosting @ home

Sun 30 March – The official Clubhouse Opening

Happy golfing 🙂

Hello Golfers.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

For many of our members, 1 March is the annual rollover date for your subscriptions. These renewals are being attended to over the next couple of weeks. You will be receiving invoices and/or statements to show what amounts are owing.

As the subscription rates have changed over the last couple of years, if you have been paying by monthly (or other) Automatic Payments, some of you have not changed your AP at your bank to keep up with the changed subs amounts. It would be appreciated that when you receive your new invoice/statement, that you actually open them, check the balance outstanding and see if you need to update your AP to ensure the balance is paid off by the following 28Feb26. 

There are too many invoices to give each person an individual note regarding what you need to change your APs to. Depending on when in the month you make your payments, please do your calculation and make changes for your next AP date.

Sincere thanks from the Finance Dept!  

Results from the Medal/Putting competition at the weekend – on Saturday 8 March – 1^st Bob Reid Net 66, 2^nd Felicity Warren Net 71, 3^rd Arthur Warren Net 78. The Putting winner was Bob with 31 putts.

Sunday 9 March – 1^st Mike Charteris Net 68, 2^nd Steve Croft Net 69, 3^rd Davis Lester Clarke Net 70 on a countback. A Two on #6 for Malcolm Bridge, #8 for Brent McKinlay and Mike Charteris, Doug Clark on #12, and Steve Croft on #16. Lyall Callaghan was the Putting winner with 27 putts.

Coming up:

Sat 15 & Sun 16 March – Weekend Comps – Stableford

Sun 16 March – Tilson Salver vs Castlepoint @ Martinborough

Mon 17 March – Interclub Silver vs Shandon @ Paraparaumu Beach

Mon 17 March – Interclub Bronze vs Kapiti @ Shandon

Sun 23 March – Dick Bennett Memorial, flyer attached

Sun 30 March – The official Clubhouse Opening, flyer attached

Fri 11 April – St Johns Wairarapa Charity Golf Tournament, flyer attached

Happy golfing 🙂

Hello Golfers.

🌳 Wood working bee – tomorrow Wednesday 5 March 9am, 11 tee. There will be two splitters operating. BYO earmuffs, safety gear, and chainsaws. Yummy smoko will be provided.

Coring – It’s that time of year again. THE COURSE WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY 11th to THURSDAY 13th MARCH.

⛳⛳Other course update – work has begun on the new STONE BRIDGE across the drain on the 11^th tee. The bridge will be a stonework bridge with a gentle curve allowing golfers to cross the culvert with ease either on foot or cart. It will add to the beauty of the golf course and will be immediately visible as you drive into the club or are enjoying a drink on the deck of the clubhouse. 

Thanks must be given to Dayle Scrimshaw for navigating the project through the council consent process and his assistance with the design requirements. Davis Lester Clarke will be doing the construction with help from Dayle and Gumboot, and stonework oversight being given by Gavin Coulsen.

This project is not a cost on the Golf Club but it is the vision of and is being funded by a small group of members. Any other members who would like to contribute to the project either by means of the sweat of their brow in helping select and shift rocks or by a cash donation, should talk to Bob Tosswill or Pete Price 🙂

Grumpies results 25 February – Par round, 1st Johnny Gray +7, 2nd – 5th all on +2 in the following order – Bruce Sollitt, Chris Handley, Lachie McLeod, and Brent McKinlay. Brent got a Two on #6, and Bob Lindberg on #16.

Thursday Club results 27 February – Stableford round, 1st Matt Thomas 44, 2nd Johnny Gray 43, 3rd – 5th all on 41 in the following order – Griff Page, Stu Taplin, and Bob Schofield. Matt Thomas had a great day, also scoring two Twos on #8 and #16. A Two on #6 for Malcolm Wood, #8 for Seanoa Isaac, Chris Handley, and Dayle Scrimshaw, Vern Anton on #12, and Chris Ranish on #16. Nearest the Pin for Pete Price.

Coming up:

Wed 5 March – Wood working bee

Sat 8 March – Men’s Interclub – Div 2 @ home vs Mornington, Div 9 @ home vs Karori, Div 12 @ Otaki vs Otaki

Sat 8 & Sun 9 March – Weekend Comps – Medal/Putting, Shoot Out rounds 3 & 4, $20 cash to enter

Sun 9 March – Tilson Salver @ Mahunga vs Masterton

Happy golfing 🙂

Hello Golfers.

A round up of the 9-hole and 18-hole Ladies this week.

9-hole Group results – Wednesday 12 February – The weather played ball – we were all suitably impressed with the lunch offerings – delicious thanks Tennessee – Lu Little played a great shot out of the ditch on #7 – Tania Williamson got her first Two on #6.

Best nett scores – 1st Tania Williamson nett 25, 2nd Tingay Davidson nett 26, 3rd Jenny Tosswill nett 29. PGG Wrightson’s closest to the pin – #8 no one, #16 Tingay.

Wednesday 19 February – Par round – 1st Lu Little an impressive +5, 2nd Gaylene Selby-Neal +4, 3rd Jane Fanselow-Price +3 on a countback from Sherryl Howie and Kay Harvey. PGG Wrightson’s closest to the pin #8 Gaylene, #16 Tingay.

18-hole Group results – from Wednesday 18 February – 1st Georgie Wadey with an impressive +8, 2nd Sherry Weatherstone & Honor Clark with wonderful +6, 4th Sarah Monaghan +5, 5th Sharon Jephson +3.

Closest to the pin was Diana Donald on #6 & Sherry on #8
Closest to the pin on Wednesday 11 was Ju Allen on #6 & Netia Morison on #8.

Great Coffee, Now at the Club! ☕⛳

We’re excited to bring Martinborough Coffee Company’s Bullrush Blend to the golf club—so you can enjoy a top-quality brew before, during, or after your round! As a small-batch coffee roastery based right here in Martinborough, they’re passionate about crafting exceptional coffee using only organic and fair-trade beans.

At Martinborough Coffee Company, they believe great coffee starts with quality, sustainability, and community. That’s why they carefully source their beans from ethical farms, ensuring farmers are paid fairly while delivering the best flavours to your cup. They roast in small batches to bring out the unique characteristics of each bean, so every sip is fresh, rich, and full of flavour.

As a thank-you to golf club members, they’re offering 15% off all online orders—just use the code #GOLF25 at the checkout. Whether you’re after whole beans, ground coffee, or even a subscription, you’ll find everything you need at www.martinboroughcoffeecompany.co.nz

They love talking coffee, so if you see them around, don’t hesitate to say hi! Whether you want brewing tips, the perfect grind size, or just a chat over a great cup of coffee, they’re always happy to help.
Support local, drink great coffee, and enjoy every round—on and off the course!

Tip – Entering Weekend Comps – 3 easy steps- 1. pay $5 cash to the box, 2. write your name in the book, 3. tick the correct box when you get your card.

Coming up:

Fri 28 February – Riverside Cup @ Pahiatua vs Eketahuna

Sat 1 March – Martinborough Fair, and all Interclub games are away – Div 2 @ Karori vs Karori, Div 9 @ BFHGC vs BFHGC, Div 12 @ Manor Park vs Manor Park

Sat 1 & Sun 2 March – Weekend Comps – Stableford

Mon 3 March – Ladies Interclub – Silver vs PBGC @ Boulcott’s Farm, Bronze vs Otaki @ Masterton

Mon 3 March – 9-hole Interclub hosting 12 teams @ Martinborough

Happy golfing 🙂

Hello Golfers.

Last weeks Thursday Club Stableford winners were Greg Dalton, Dayle Scrimshaw, and Shayne Hammond. Two twos for John Warner, and Twos for Sandy Bidwill, Bob Lindberg, Doug Clark, Malcolm Wood, and Shayne Hammond.

Weekend competitions have started and Saturday was a fizzer with no entries. Sunday Par winners were Karen Shaw, Alison Tipler, and Vern Anton. Twos for Mark Gray and Doug Clark.

Tip – Entering Weekend Comps – 3 easy steps- 1. pay $5 cash to the box, 2. write your name in the book, 3. tick the correct box when you get your card.

Coming up:

Sat 22 & Sun 23 February – Weekend Comps – Medal/Putting, Shoot Out Rounds 1 & 2 – $20 cash please to enter Shootout

Fri 28 February – Riverside Cup @ Pahiatua vs Eketahuna

Mon 17 February – Ladies Interclub – Silver vs PBGC @ Shandon, Bronze vs Te Marua @ Royal Wellington

Sat 1 March – Martinborough Fair, and all Interclub games are away – Div 2 @ Karori vs Karori, Div 9 @ BFHGC vs BFHGC, Div 12 @ Manor Park vs Manor Park

Thu 20 March – Featherborough Golf Thursday Open, will replace Thursday Club, flyer attached

Fri 11 April – St John Wairarapa Charity Golf Tournament, flyer attached

Happy golfing 🙂