Category: Club News

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 🙂

Hello Golfers.

Miramar Federation update. While we await the formation of the Federation, please be advised that playing at Miramar is no longer free, and Miramar players will be required to pay green fees at Martinborough.

The pilot arrangement ended on 31 December 2024.

WANTED PLEASE – second hand trundler. I’m a new Martinborough Junior member and have just started playing golf and would love a trundler.

Anything for $50 or less would be great! Please text my mum on 021 0277 2154 

(or email valerie@devotus.nz) Thank you. Zen – aged 12

Featherborough Golf Thursday Open is on Thursday 20 March, flyer attached.

St John Wairarapa Charity Golf Tournament is on Friday 11 April, flyer attached.

Coming up:

Sat 15 February – Mens Interclub – Div 2 @ Martinborough vs Trentham, Div 9 @ Judgeford vs Judgeford, Div 12 @ Martinborough vs Judgeford

Sat 15 & Sun 16 February – Weekend Comps resume with Par rounds

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

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

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

Tip – check our Calendar on www.martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz for up to date, almost real-time, programme of events.

Happy golfing 🙂

Hello Golfers.

Our new menu has proved to be popular and you’re loving Tennessee’s offerings. 

A reminder

Our hours of Operation 

Mon-Sun

Clubhouse office hours   08:30 to 16:30

Cabinet food             08:30 to 17:00

Bar                    10:30 to 17:00

Wed-Sun

Bar menu              10:30 to 16:30

Coming up:

Wed 5 February – Ladies Open Day

Sun 9 February – Marquis Shield @ Eketahuna

Mon 10 February – Ladies Interclub – Silver vs Shandon @ Manor Park, Bronze vs Masterton 2 @ Te Marua

Sat 15 March – Mens Interclub – Div 2 @ Martinborough vs Trentham, Div 9 @ Judgeford vs Judgeford, Div 12 @ Martinborough vs Judgeford

Sat 15 & Sun 16 March – Weekend Comps resume with Par rounds

Happy golfing 🙂

Hello Golfers.

Welcome to 2025! It’s been a damp but busy holiday season for the course.

There are no results to report, just a busy January, so please check the Coming up section below, with dates for our annual Pro Am, the start of Men’s and Ladies Interclub, and our Club Opening Day.

Plus, a fundraising day out at the Ngawi Hitaround Club, to add to your January calendar.

Coming up:

Thu 23 January – Pro Am 2025

Sat 25 January – Men’s Interclub – Div 2 @ Masterton vs Masterton, Div 9 @ Home vs Judgeford, Div 12 @ Home vs Karori

Sat 25 January – Ngawi Hitaround Club 9-hole fundraising Ambrose, flyer attached

Sun 26 January – Club Opening Day – Course closed, flyer to come

Mon 27 January – Ladies Interclub – Combo Pennants vs RWGC @ Manor Park

Hello Golfers.

Xmas Cheer & Closing Day – Results from the Canadian Foursomes Sunday 15 December – Gross – 1st Jason Shaw & Josh Hawkins 72 points, 2nd Seanoa Isaac & Mark Gray 77 points, 3rd Kingi Kaiwai & Andrew Tuck 80 points. Stableford – 1st Doug Clark & Olivia Clark 44 points, 2nd Dayle Scrimshaw & Marie Scrimshaw 41 points, 3rd Ailsa Malneek & Nigel Malneek 40 points. It was a hot day with a great turnout of members.

Grumpies – Results from the Par round on Tuesday 10 December – 1st Griff Page +6, 2nd on a countback Andrew McKenzie +2, and Kieran McGoverin. Twos on #6 for Johnny Gray and Ro Griffiths, on #8 Chris Handley, on #12 Kris Mason, and on #16 Chris Ranish and Pete Halstead. Next weeks Grumpies format will be a surprise 😊

Smiddy’s Tournament / Thursday Club– Stableford results from Thursday 12 December – 1st Aaron Donges (Hutt Park) 45 points, 2nd Ro Griffiths 42 points, 3rd Tom de Groen on a countback with 41 points from Murray Scaife (Royal Wellington), and Graeme Solloway. Twos on #6 for Sandy Bidwill, and Rick Thompson, #8 Graeme Solloway, Seanoa Isaac, Andrew McKenzie, and Murray Scaife, #12 Jason Shaw, #16 Malcolm Wood, Tim Loe, and Seamus O’Sullivan. Nearest the Pin on #6 Ed Elworthy, #8 Seanoa Isaac, #12 Tom de Groen, #16 Tim Loe. The Ladies Longest Drive – Sandra Petersen, Men’s Longest Drive – Harvey Smith.

 

The Dot Golf Timesheets continue during the holidays with the usual reserved tee times for Grumpies (Tue 12.10pm-1.20pm), Ladies (Wed 9am-9.50am), Thursday Club (12.10pm-1.20pm), and Sunday Club (10am-10.50am). There are no competitions.

The Office is closed on Christmas Day only.

 

Coming up:

Christmas Day & New Years!!

Tue 14 January – Tuesday Tome resumes

Thu 23 January – Pro Am 2025

Sat 25 January – Men’s Interclub starts

Mon 27 January – Ladies Interclub starts

 

From Carol, Christina, Jude, and Karen, we wish you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year 😊