Category: Club News

Hello Golfers.

Baarbraa Trophy is back at Martinborough GC! We won with an average of 31.27, with Eketahuna on 30.38. Martinborough 1st Ro Griffiths 39 points, 2nd on 38 points Guy Walmsley, 3rd on 37 points Arthur Warren. In the Ladies division, 1st Emily Loughnan 38 points, 2nd Jane Fanselow-Price 37 points, and 3rd Venetia Morison 36 points. Eketahuna 1st on a countback Lachie Duffy 39 points, 2nd Hilton Delegat 39 points, 3rd Mack Duffy 38 points.

Last Saturday 19 October was a Stableford round, and 1st Seanoa Isaac 44 points, 2nd Mark Gray 39 points, 3rd Jason Shaw 35 points. There were no Twos.

The competition for Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 October is Par. And it’s Labour Weekend 😊

Thank you to everyone who has ordered (and re-ordered!) the Sei Cento Pinot Noir. You have helped us raise almost $9,000 towards the new clubhouse. There are only around 10 cases left – so if you want to get some before it goes, get in quick. www.SeiCento.co.nz

Grumpies – Results from the Stableford round on Tuesday 15 October – 1st Shayne Hammond 39 points, the following players all had 34 points, and on a countback 2nd Bruce Sollitt, 3rd Seamus O’Sullivan, 4th Pete Price, 5th Malcolm Wood. Twos were on #6 – Bruce Sollitt and Seamus O’Sullivan.

9-hole ladies – Results from Wednesday 16 October – this week we played a putting round. 1st Mary Herrick on 16, 2nd Jenny Joblin on 17, 3rd Doreen Allen also 17.

18-hole ladies – Results from the Par round Wednesday 16 October – 1st with +1 was Marion McKenzie, 2nd was Julie Dondertman 0, 3rd with -1 was Felicity Warren, 4th -2 was Juliana Allen on a countback from Karen Delehanty and Bindy McLeod. Our Steward Jenny Wilkie deemed the weather inclement, but the spirits were high so paid out to 7th place! Closest to the pins were Deirdre Thomsen and Bernadette Pither. No Twos were recorded.

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thursday 17 October – 1st Gavin Redmond 40 points, 2nd through 6th all scored 37 points and were placed in this order Kheinan Morrissey, Brian Russo, Doug Clark, Graham Wilson, and Brent McKinlay. Three Twos on #6 were Stuart Taplin, Kane Sim, and Jason Shaw, and on #8 Sandra Petersen, Paul Fairweather (Royal Wellington), Mike Charteris, Ed Elworthy, and Gavin Redmond. Gavin was also Nearest to the Pin.

Sunday Club – 10am Sunday 27 October, be ready by 9.55am

Coming up:

Saturday 9 November – 36 hole Mixed Foursomes Tournament, email entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Monday 11 November – 9-hole Open Day, email entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

**Murray Halberg Day has been deferred to 2025**

Hello Golfers.

The rain came and went for a mainly dry but cool Lamb & Chardonnay 2024. This year saw 33 teams enter and congratulations to the winning team – Robbie Robinson, Aaron Donges, Taylor Dewis, and Tom de Groen. There were lamb meat packs and chardonnay aplenty and many happy recipients thanks to our generous sponsors Poppies Martinborough, Scotty’s Meats, and the organisers Shayne Hammond and Pete Griffiths. And thank you to the Lions who ran the BBQ for us. Well done everyone and the full list of winners is attached.

Last Saturday 12 October was a Par round, and the top five placings were +2, so the results on countbacks were 1st Arthur Warren, 2nd Kieran McGoverin, 3rd Jason Shaw. Brent McKinlay scored the only Two on #8.

The competition for Saturday 19 October is Stableford. The Baarbraa Trophy is on Sunday 20 October. We have the two-yearly exchange with Eketahuna Golf Club and this year they visit us. It is a Stableford competition. Morning tea at 11am, tee off at 11.30am. Turn up and register on the day.

Thank you to everyone who has ordered (and re-ordered!) the Sei Cento Pinot Noir. You have helped us raise almost $9,000 towards the new clubhouse. There are only around 10 cases left – so if you want to get some before it goes, get in quick. www.SeiCento.co.nz

Grumpies – Results from the Par round on Tuesday 8 October – 1st Kieran McGoverin +4, 2nd Bob Schofield +3, 3rd Rick Hargreaves +2. Bruce Sollitt scored a Two on #6, and Chris Handley on #8.

9-hole ladies – Results from Wednesday 9 October – a few ladies braved the weather today.

18-hole ladies – Results from Wednesday 9 October – a very small field of 11 players headed out. Karen Delehanty returned victorious with a Net 75. 2nd Marie Scrimshaw with Net 77, 3rd Deirdre Thomsen with Net 78, and Deirdre was also closest to the pin on #8. Julie Dondertman & Sandra Petersen both had Net 79. Felicity Warren was closest to the pin on #6 and recorded the only Two of the day.

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thursday 10 October – 1st Pete Halstead 41 points, 2nd Malcolm Wood 38 points, 3rd Mark Mahood 37 points. Shane Hislop scored a Two on #8, and Jason Shaw on #14. Nearest the Pin was George Kirk.

Sunday Club – are playing on Saturday 19 October, 10.10am start. Please note the later start. A new concept – Sunday Club on a Saturday, when Sunday is booked with a tournament or a previous large booking. Please be ready by 10.00am.

Coming up:

Sunday 20 October – Baarbraa Trophy Eketahuna vs Martinborough, morning tea and registration at 11am, tee off 11.30am. Turn up and register on the day.

Monday 11 November – 9-hole Open Day, email entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Hello Golfers.

Results from the Mens 54/36 Hole Open held Saturday & Sunday 5 & 6 October – it was a busy and successful weekend. I’ve copied the results to the end of this email and hoping that you can all read them easily. Many thanks to everyone that helped during the days leading up to and during the weekend – Shayne Hammond and Kris Mason thank you.

The competition for Saturday 12 October is Par. Lamb & Chardonnay is on Sunday 13 October.

On Sunday please bring cash for the BBQ Bar, roving cart sales, and BBQ. And preferably not $50 and $100 notes please 😊

Grumpies – Results from the Stableford round on Tuesday 1 October – 1st Rod Cranswick 40 points, 2nd Brian Russo on a countback 37 points, 3rd Derek Stephens 37 points. Twos on #6 Brian Russo, on #8 Rod Cranswick, on #16 Malcolm Wood.

9-hole ladies – Results from Wednesday 2 October – The 9-hole ladies played the first round of club championships on Wednesday with the winners progressing to the next round. Those not playing in the club champs enjoyed a fun game in great conditions.

18-hole ladies – Results from Wednesday 2 October – 1st Angela Busby’s winning form continues with a fabulous 40 Stableford points! 2nd Emily Loughnan 36, 3rd Katrina Burgess 35, 4th Juliana Allen, 34, 5th Carol Parkinson 34. The only Two was recorded by Bindy McLeod on #6. Closest to the pin on #6 was Juliana and on #8 was Felicity Warren. Karen Shaw was closest to the Busby Marker (Kitchener voucher).

A shout out to Honor Clark who has had an impressive season. She was playing the very-hard-to beat Deb Donaldson with a handicap differential of 9 but Club Champs is off the stick. Deb was 1 up on #18 and later they were seen on the 3rd! After 21 holes, it all came down to the putt and unfortunately for Honor her long putt lipped out. Honor we are so proud of your effort… just shows never give up on the golf course!! Well done and congratulations Deb.

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thursday 3 October – 1st Brent McKinlay 39 points, 2nd = on a countback in this order Paul Riddiford, Seamus O’Sullivan, and Tim Loe. One Two was scored by Tony Taylor on #6, and Twos on #16 for Tim Loe and Doug Clark. Nearest the pin was Malcolm Bridge.

Sunday Club – are playing on Saturday 12 October, 9.40am start. Please note the earlier start. A new concept – Sunday Club on a Saturday. Please be ready by 9.35am.

Coming up:

Sunday 13 October – Lamb & Chardonnay, email entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Monday 11 November – 9-hole Open Day, email entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Hello Golfers.

Entries are still open for the Men’s 36/54 Hole Open this weekend, and there are spaces available in both competitions. Flyer attached.

The Saturday & Sunday competition was Medal/Putting – On Saturday there were 9 entries, 1st Brent McKinlay 74 Net, 2nd Jason Shaw 79 Net on a countback from 3rd Seanoa Isaac 79 Net. Brent McKinlay and John Warner won the Putting with 31 putts. On Sunday there were 32 entries, 1st Seanoa Isaac 69 Net, 2nd Derek Stephens 70 Net, 3rd Emily Loughnan 71 Net. The Putting was won by Derek Stephens with 26 putts, and the only Two of the day was Davis Lester Clarke on #8.

There are no Competitions for Saturday & Sunday 5 & 6 October due to the Men’s 36/54 Hole Open.

Grumpies – Results from the Par round on Tuesday 24 September – 1st Andrew McKenzie +1, 2nd Kieran McGoverin even, 3rd Ray Matthews -1. Twos were Pete Price on #6, and on #8 Rick Hargreaves and Rob McCreary.

9-hole ladies – Results from Wednesday 25 September – had a fun Away Day.

18-hole ladies – Results from Wednesday 25 September – Wairarapa Women’s 4BBB – full results and photographs can be found on Facebook, following are the winners! Best Nett – Sandra Petersen & Kelly Taylor (cashmere scarf), Best Nett – Angela Busby & Sue Ross (cashmere scarf), Best Stableford – Julie Dondertman & Jaquee Reid (Roam Goodies), Stableford 7th Jo-Anne Loe & Jaclyn Kras (3 Little Words vouchers), 8th Bindy McLeod & Jane Williams (Martinborough Hotel voucher), 9th Juliana Allen & Bronwyn Hale (Cool Change voucher), 10th Emily Loughnan & Rosie Collins (The Grocer voucher & tea). Congratulations winners. Thank you all for playing and special mention to the many of you who played with members of other clubs. Emily Loughnan & Karen Shaw both won balls for scoring a Two. A great effort given the difficulty reading the greens!

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thursday 26 September – 1st John Monaghan 38 points, 2nd Bevan Sweeney 37 points, 3rd Steve Croft on a countback 36 points. Nearest the Pin was Malcolm Bridge, and Twos were on #16 for Jason Shaw and Malcolm Bridge.

Sunday Club – are playing at Carterton 10am. Please txt Brian 027 777 8770 if you’re going as Carterton will open the bar if there are enough players.

Martinborough Squash Club Casino Night fundraiser – Saturday 5 October 2024 – Martinborough Town Hall – $50/ticket.

Your sporting neighbours are holding a Casino Night to raise funds towards the exterior clubhouse repair and upgrade. Don’t just complain about how the squash courts look against the golf club’s new building. Help the small active membership to get that painting done. Get a group together, pull on your fancy dress (Great Gatsby theme) and have a great time. Professional croupiers running the tables. Some casino chips, a drink and supper included in ticket price. Cash bar and heaps of prizes and auctions. You can message Trinity Shaw directly on 021 2011809 for tickets. Any other queries to Carol in the golf club office. Thanks all.

Coming up:

Saturday & Sunday 5 & 6 October – Men’s 36/54 Hole Open, email entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Sunday 13 October – Lamb & Chardonnay, email entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Monday 11 November – 9-hole Open Day, email entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Hello Golfers.

The Saturday competition was Medal/Putting – 1st Dayle Scrimshaw Net 70, 2nd Jason Shaw Net 71, 3rd on a countback John Warner Net 76. There were no Twos.  The Putting winners were Dayle Scrimshaw & Chris Ranish both with 29 Putts.

Competition for Saturday & Sunday 28 & 29 September is Medal/Putting and Rounds 22 & 23 of the Shoot Out.

The AB Martin Mixed Foursomes was played on 22 September – There was a wonderful turnout of 27 teams and the rain mostly stayed away. 1st Kris & Mark Mason Net 71, 2nd Trevor Petersen & Kelly Taylor Net 73 on a countback from 3rd Britta Fraser & Garth Lippitt Net 73 on a countback from John & Cathy Taylor Net 73. 5th on Net 74 Tora & Jenny Boyne, 6th Deidre Thomsen & Tim Loe on Net 75, 7th Carol Parkinson & Lyall Callaghan Net 77.

We have a result for the Men’s Captains Trophy – Congratulations to the winner Doug Clark, and runner up Shayne Hammond.

Grumpies – Results from the Stableford round on Tuesday 17 September – There was no play today as it was only 7 degrees and there was snow on the Remutaka Hill.

9-hole ladies – Results from Wednesday 18 September – 1st with 18 Stablefords, Jane Fanselow Price, 2nd with 16 Alison Russell, and 3rd Jenny Joblin with 15. PGG Wrightson Nearest the pin on #16 – Lizzy Thompson. No one on #8 this week.

18-hole ladies – Results from Wednesday September 18 – the course was soggy! – 1st with 0 in a PAR round was Sherry Weatherstone, 2nd Sandra Petersen with -3 on a countback from Jenny Wilkie, 4th Nicola Warren on a countback from Bernadette Pither. Closest to the pins were Carol Parkinson and Jaquee Reid. Twos were scored by Sherry (2) and Jaquee. The Birds Nest remains unclaimed. It costs $1 to be in the chance to win the pot!

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thursday 19 September – 1st Johnson Williams 37 points, 2nd Chris Ranish 35 points, on a countback from Robbie Walters and Kieran McGoverin also 35 points. Twos on #6 Shayne Hammond, and on #16 Ailsa Malneek and Jason Burt. Nearest the Pin was Pete Price.

Sunday Club – Be ready for the Draw at 9.55am and remember Daylight Savings starts on Sunday!

Last weekend’s Sunday Club played at Mahunga, AND congratulations to Ed Brown who scored a Hole in One on the 17th 😊

Coming up:

Tomorrow Wednesday 25 September – Women’s Wairarapa Open 4BBB

Sunday 29 September – Daylight Savings start and Summer Memberships are open

Saturday & Sunday 5 & 6 October – Men’s 54/36 Hole Open, email entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Sunday 13 October – Lamb & Chardonnay, email entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Hello Golfers.

The Saturday and Sunday competition was Par – On Saturday we had two players and no Twos. 1st Chris Ranish -2, 2nd Guy Walmsley -3. On Sunday we had 24 players, 1st Brian Russo +3, 2nd Emily Loughnan +2, 3rd Doug Clark +1. Twos were Olivia Clark and Honor Clark on #8, and John Warner on #12.

Competition for Saturday 21 September is Medal/Putting and Round 21 of the Shoot Out. The AB Martin Mixed Foursomes is on Sunday 22 September.

36 Hole Strokeplay Championship was played on 14 September – 1st (from Div 2) Shayne Hammond Net 144, 2nd (from Div 2) Alistair Boyne Net 148, 3rd Charlie Jackson (from Div 1) Net 149.

Grumpies – Results from the Stableford round on Tuesday 10 September – There was a fabulous turnout of 31 players – 1st Chris Ranish 37 points, 2nd on a countback Bob Tosswill 36, 3rd Malcolm Bridge 36. Malcolm also scored a Two on #6, and on #12 Graham Wilson scored a Two.

9-hole ladies – The 9-hole ladies played Thurlow 4BBB round on Wednesday.  First equal with 23 Stablefords – Jane Fanselow-Price & Michele Falleni, and Alison Russell & Lizzy Thomson, closely followed by Billie Holmes & Kay Harvey on 22. PGG Wrightson Nearest the Pin #8 Lizzy Thomson, and #16 Tania Williamson. It was a lovely day on the course 😎

18-hole ladies – Results from Wednesday 11 September Stableford – 1st Bernadette Pither 40 points, 2nd Deidre Thomsen 36 points, 3rd Sandra Petersen 32 points, 4th Juliana Allen on a countback 31 points, 5th Karen Shaw 31 points. Closest to the Pin on #6 Jenny Wilkie, #8 Adele Cairns. Carol Parkinson scored a Two on #6, Adele Cairns on #8, and Bernadette Pither on #16.

Currently there are 62 ladies playing in the Wairarapa Women’s 4BBB on Wednesday 25 September. Can we reach 70? Keep spreading the word.

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thursday 12 September – 1st Gavin Redmond 38 points, 2nd Alistair Boyne 37 points, 3rd on a countback Kane Sim 36 points, followed by Rob McCreary also on 36 points. Twos – on #6 Bruce Sollitt, on #8 Pete Price, Malcolm Wood, and Alistair Petrie, and on #12 Gavin Redmond. Nearest the Pin was Ray Matthews.

Sunday Club – Not this Sunday as the AB Martin Mixed Foursomes is on.

Coming up:

This Sunday 22 September – AB Martin Cup Mixed Foursomes, flyer attached, email entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Wednesday 25 September – Women’s Wairarapa Open 4BBB, email entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Saturday & Sunday 5 & 6 October – Men’s 54/36 Hole Open, email entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Sunday 13 October – Lamb & Chardonnay, email entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Hello Golfers.

The Saturday and Sunday competition was Stableford – On Saturday 1st Guy Walmsley 34 points, Chris Brooks 30 points, Bruce Ward 27 points, and Bruce scored the only Two on #6. On Sunday 1^st Guy Walmsley (again😊) on 37 points, 2nd Chris Brooks on a countback 36 points, from 3rd Doug Clark 36 points. Jason Shaw and John Taylor scored Twos on #6, and Chris Brooks on #16.

Competition for Saturday & Sunday 14 & 15 September is Par.

Grumpies – Results from the Par round on Tuesday 3 September – 1st Arthur Warren +3, 2nd Ed Brown +1, and 3= on 0 – Rob McCreary, Bruce Sollitt, and Sandy Bidwill. The only Two of the day Ed Brown on #8.

9-hole ladies – On a very soggy Wednesday we played a Nett round, 1st Jane Fanslow-Price 40, 2nd Lizzy Thomson 42, 3rd Alison Russell 43. PGG Wrightson’s Nearest the Pin #8 Lizzy Thomson, and Tingay Davidson on #16.

18-hole ladies – Results from Wednesday 4 September LGU – 1st on a countback Marion McKenzie Net 79, 2nd on a countback Karen Shaw Net 79, 3rd Jenny Wilkie Net 79, 4th on a countback Bindy McLeod Net 80, 5th Sandra Petersen Net 80. Closest to the Pin on #6 Karen Shaw, #8 Bindy McLeod. Twos – none today.

Cotter Rosebowl – Congratulations to Jo-Anne Loe, Juliana Allen, Emily Loughnan, Bindy McLeod, Jenny Wilkie, and Angela Busby for winning the Cotter Rosebowl competition for the 2nd year in a row. And thanks go to Carterton Golf Club for hosting the day. Well done ladies 😊

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thursday 5 September – 1st Rob Smith and Mike Charteris 38 points, 3^rd Jason Shaw, Gavin Redmond, and Bruce Sollitt 37 points. Twos on #6 Bruce Ward, Derek Stephens, and Pete Price, and on #8 Charlie Cresswell and Greg Dalton. Nearest to the Pin was Gavin Redmond.

Sunday Club – Be ready for the Draw at 9.55am.

For all the 2024 Interclub Team Captains – you may already know this, but it was advised at the Half Year Meeting of Wellington Golf Inc held last Saturday, that there is a feedback period open now for you to submit to the Wellington Golf Match Committee any relevant points regarding this last year’s Interclub season. If you have feedback you wish to submit for discussion, please do so by the close off time, 15 September 2024. Please direct your feedback to WGI Match Committee via Steve Weir email address: office@wgi.co.nz

Martinborough Squash Club Casino Night fundraiser – Saturday 5 October 2024 – Martinborough Town Hall – $50/ticket.

Your sporting neighbours are holding a Casino Night to raise funds towards the exterior clubhouse repair and upgrade. Don’t just complain about how the squash courts look against the golf club’s new building. Help the small active membership to get that painting done. Get a group together, pull on your fancy dress (Great Gatsby theme) and have a great time. Professional croupiers running the tables. Some casino chips, a drink and supper included in ticket price. Cash bar and heaps of prizes and auctions. You can message Trinity Shaw directly on 021 2011809 for tickets. Any other queries to Carol in the golf club office. Thanks all.

Coming up:

Saturday 14 September – Men’s 36-hole Strokeplay, email entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Sunday 22 September – AB Martin Cup Mixed Foursomes, email entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Wednesday 25 September – Women’s Wairarapa Open 4BBB, email entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Saturday & Sunday 5 & 6 October – Men’s 54/36 Hole Open, email entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Sunday 13 October – Lamb & Chardonnay, flyer attached, email entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Hello Golfers.

The Saturday and Sunday competition was Medal/Putting – On Saturday 1st Chris Ranish Net 73, 2nd Andrew Tuck on a countback from Seamus O’Sullivan 3rd Net 75. Chris Ranish won the Putting with 25, and there were no Twos. On Sunday 1st on a countback Jason Shaw Net 72, from Brian Russo Net 72, 3rd on a countback Chris Ranish Net 75, from Emily Loughnan Net 75. Putting winners on 28 were Phil Eberlein and Trevor Petersen. There were two Twos, Dayle Scrimshaw on #8 and Jason Shaw on #12.

Grumpies – Results from the Stableford round on Tuesday 27 August – 1st Tony Taylor and Jason Shaw 34 points, 3rd Brian Russo and Brent McKinlay 33 points. There was one Two – Jason Shaw on #6.

9-hole ladies – On another fine Wednesday we played a PAR round. Results 1st Alison Russell -1, 2nd Tania Williamson -1, 3rd Lorraine Little -2. PGG Wrightson’s closest to the pin #8 – Alison Russell. #16 – Lizzy Thompson.

18-hole ladies – Results from Wednesday 28 August Par/MSB – 1st Carol Parkinson on a countback -2. Carol is on a Winning Streak, with Four in a Row, or we could call it a Quadruple. No pressure for next week Carol to get a Glut (5 wins in a row 😊), 2nd Juliana Allen on a countback -2, 3rd Kelly Taylor -3, 4th & 5th Karen Delehanty, Sandra Petersen -4, on a countback from Felicity Warren and Marie Scrimshaw also -4. Closest to the Pin on #6 Karen Delehanty, #8 Juliana Allen. Twos – none today.

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thursday 29 August – 1st Bruce Sollitt 35 points, 2nd Paul Riddiford 34 points, 3= all on 33 points – Jason Shaw, Brent McKinlay, Ed Brown, and Ro Griffiths. One Two on #16 was Jason Shaw, and Nearest the Pin was Malcolm Bridge.

Sunday Club – Be ready for the Draw at 9.55am.

For all the 2024 Interclub Team Captains – you may already know this, but it was advised at the Half Year Meeting of Wellington Golf Inc held last Saturday, that there is a feedback period open now for you to submit to the Wellington Golf Match Committee any relevant points regarding this last year’s Interclub season. If you have feedback you wish to submit for discussion, please do so by the close off time, 15 September 2024. Please direct your feedback to WGI Match Committee via Steve Weir email address: office@wgi.co.nz

Martinborough Squash Club Casino Night fundraiser – Saturday 5 October 2024 – Martinborough Town Hall – $50/ticket.
Your sporting neighbours are holding a Casino Night to raise funds towards the exterior clubhouse repair and upgrade. Don’t just complain about how the squash courts look against the golf club’s new building. Help the small active membership to get that painting done. Get a group together, pull on your fancy dress (Great Gatsby theme) and have a great time. Professional croupiers running the tables. Some casino chips, a drink and supper included in ticket price. Cash bar and heaps of prizes and auctions. You can message Trinity Shaw directly on 021 2011809 for tickets. Any other queries to Carol in the golf club office. Thanks all.

Coming up:
Saturday 7 September – Stableford
Sunday 8 September – Stableford
Saturday 14 September – Men’s 36-hole Strokeplay, write name on noticeboard sheet
Sunday 22 September – AB Martin Cup Mixed Foursomes, entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz
Wednesday 25 September – Women’s Wairarapa Open 4BBB, entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz
Sat 5 Oct & Sun 6 Oct – Men’s 54/36 Hole Open, entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Happy golfing everyone 😊

Hello Golfers.

The Saturday and Sunday competition was Par – On Saturday 1st John Warner -1, 2nd on a countback Jason Shaw -4, 3rd on a countback Josh Hawkins -4, and 4th Brent McKinlay -4. There were no Twos. On Sunday 1st on a countback Brett Abercrombie +2, 2nd on a countback Seanoa Isaac +2, 3rd John Warner +2. Chris Ranish and Robbie Walters got a Two on #8, Seamus O’Sullivan on #12, and Alastair Petersen on #16.

Grumpies – Results from the Stableford round on Tuesday 20 August – 1st Rob McCreary with 36 points, 2= Seamus O’Sullivan and Brett Abercrombie on 35 points, and on 34 points Brian Russo, George Hunt, and Graham Wilson. Twos were Sandy Bidwill #6 and Seamus O’Sullivan #12.

18-hole ladies – Results from Wednesday 21 August LGU, Putting – 1st Carol Parkinson Net 71, congratulations on getting a hat-trick! And Carol also won the Putting with 28 putts, 2nd= Sandra Petersen Net 73 on a countback from Bindy McLeod Net 73, 4th Jo-Anne Loe Net 75, 5th Jenny Wilkie Net 76 on a countback from Rosie Collins Net 76. Closest to the Pin on #6 Jane Terpstra, #8 Honor Clark. Twos – Bindy McLeod #6, Honor Clark #8, Jenny Wilkie #12.

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thursday 22 August – 1st Scott Reid 38 points, 2nd Shane Hislop 37 points, 3rd= John Monaghan and Jason Shaw on 36 points. George Kirk got two Twos on #6 and #8, Jason Shaw and Pete Price on #6, and Stu Taplin and Shane Hislop on #12. And Nearest the Pin was Mrs Jimbo 😊

Sunday Club – Be ready for the Draw at 9.55am.

Fundraiser update – Our huge thanks to everyone who has supported our fundraiser by buying wine – almost $6,500 raised so far – we’re almost on the finish straight – thank you so much – you can watch the total on the website (www.SeiCento.co.nz)
PS – if you’re travelling and don’t want to miss out on the wine – place your order and we will hold it for when you get back www.SeiCento.co.nz

From the Office – The putter has gone missing from one of our Ladies club hire sets – do you have it? Please return it if you do, no questions asked.
We know it’s tempting to try out a hire club, they’re sitting there…but they get mixed up, and go missing, so please don’t touch 😊

Coming up:
Saturday 31 August – Medal/Putting, Shootout Round 19
Sunday 1 September – Medal/Putting, Shootout Round 20
Saturday 14 September – Men’s 36-hole Strokeplay, write name on noticeboard sheet
Sunday 22 September – AB Martin Cup Mixed Foursomes, entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz
Wednesday 25 September – Women’s Wairarapa Open 4BBB, entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz
Sat 5 Oct & Sun 6 Oct – Men’s 54/36 Hole Open, flyer attached, entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Happy golfing everyone 😊

Hello Golfers.

The Saturday and Sunday competition was Medal/Putting – (a reminder to pay $5 to the Office and write your name in the book). On Saturday 1st Guy Walmsley Net 71, 2nd John Warner Net 77, on a countback from Chris Ranish Net 77. John Warner and Malcolm Bridge led the Putting on 27. Twos were Brent McKinlay on #6, and John Warner on #8. On Sunday 1st Jason Shaw Net 72, 2nd Seamus O’Sullivan Net 74, 3rd Ed Brown Net 75. There were no Twos, and the Putting winner with 27 was Seamus O’Sullivan.

Grumpies – Results from the Par round on Tuesday 13 August – A hardy 11 players went out today, 1st Bruce Sollitt 0, 2nd Malcolm Wood -1, 3rd Tony Taylor -2. There were no Twos.

9-hole ladies – Last Wednesday 14 August – We are loving these fantastic winter Wednesdays. Another crisp start to a sunny day. Putting round this week 1st Jenny Joblin on 14, 2nd Jenny Tosswill 15, 3rd Tania Williamson 16. PGG Wrightson Nearest the Pin #8 Jane Fanselow Price, #16 Tania Williamson (2nd shot).

18-hole ladies – Results from Wednesday 14 August – 1st Carol Parkinson (2 weeks in a row) with 33 stableford points on a countback from Bernadette Pither & Rosie Collins, 4th Karen Shaw with 32. Closest to the Pin on #6 was Honor Clark and on #8 was Bindy McLeod. Juliana Allen took home all the Twos money being the only player to get a 2! Well done Ju. Congratulations to Ju & Kelly Taylor who had a real battle against Netia Morison & Rosie Collins but won after pressured putting on #18! Thanks for chipping away at these matches!

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thursday 15 August – 1st Kieran McGoverin and Bevan Sweeney 38 points, 3rd Jason Burt, Bruce Sollitt, Ed Brown, and Rob Smith 37 points. Nearest the Pin was George Kirk, and Twos Dayle Scrimshaw on #6, Shayne Hammond on #8, and on #16 Malcolm Wood and Derek Stephens.

Sunday Club – Be ready for the Draw at 9.55am.

Clubs for Sale – Both sets of clubs have been SOLD. Thank you to Ray Lind and Stephen Church for donating the clubs, and to the purchasers for buying 😊

Coming up:
Saturday 24 August – Par
Sunday 25 August – Par
Saturday 14 September – Men’s 36-hole Strokeplay, entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz
Sunday 22 September – AB Martin Cup Mixed Foursomes, flyer attached, entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz
Wednesday 25 September – Women’s Wairarapa Open 4BBB, flyer attached, entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

Happy golfing everyone 😊