Category: Club News

The course is looking amazing at the moment – what a difference a week makes to the conditions underfoot.

Club Championship finals are rapidly approaching with matches due to be played on Saturday 5^th November so if you are not playing why not come and support the finalists.

This Sunday we are hosting Eketahuna in the Baarbraa Trophy – this is a Stableford competition and the team with the best points average wins.  We have lost the last two rounds so it would be really good if we could bring the trophy back where it belongs.  Tee off is 11.30am – cards in by 11.00am please.

Onto results from last week:  there was a good turnout of Grumpies last week with the winner on the day being Jason Shaw with 39 points, Pete Price, Pete Halstead, Malcolm Bridge, Malcolm Wood, Ed Brown and John Warner all with 35 points.  Twos went to John Warner, Troy Shaw, Richards Thompson and Pete Price.

On Wednesday the 18 holers played a Stableford round with Marilyn MacKenzie winning on a countback with 35 points from Lyle Griffiths, Adele Cairns 33 and Julie Weber 32.  Nearest the pins went to Kelly Taylor on #6 and Lyle Griffiths on #8 – sadly there were no twos.

The 9 holers played their semi final matches of club championships.  Going through to the final are Debbie Coom and Jane Fanselow-Price in Division A and Jo Guscott will play Kay Harvey in Division B.  The plate winners are Billie Holmes Division A and Lizzy Thomson Division B.

There was a good turnout for Thursday Club with the ever colourful Bob Schofield leading the way with 41 points, Jackie Pope (Muriwai) and Sandra Petersen 37 and Raymond Matthews 36 points.  Twos went to Peter Schenk (2), Nick Allen, Jason Shaw, Brent Woodmiss (Mahunga) and Andy Morison.  Nearest the pin was Matt Thomas.

Saturdays competition was a Stableford round with Marilyn MacKenzie the winner with 41 points and there was only one two which went to Peter Schenk.

Sunday was also a Stableford round with a few more out playing.  Steven Croft was the winner with 41 points, Colin Whibley-Smith and Mark Mason 39 and Karen Stephens 37 points.  Twos went to Brett Abercrombie, Rob Lopez, Alec Dondertman and Karen Stephens.

That’s it for this week.

Kris

The course is looking stunning in the sunshine today with over 30 Grumpies enjoying the conditions.

Sunday 30^th October we are hosting the Baarbraa Trophy against Eketahuna – tee off will be 11.30am so please have your card in by 11.00am.

As the weather has improved over the last few days (and hopefully for longer) the course is getting busier so please make sure you book before you come down to play.

Results from last week:  Grumpies played a Par round with Brent McKinlay the clear winner on +7, Malcolm Wood all square, Ro Griffiths and Robbie Walters -1.   Twos were obviously very easy to get as there were 7 of them and they went to Alan Isaac, Pete Price, Tony Taylor, Brian Russo, Malcolm Wood, Seamus O’Sullivan and Brent McKinlay.

Last Wednesday the ladies who weren’t playing club champs played a Stableford round with Nicola Warren winning with 34 points, Katrina Burgess 32, Mary Isaac, Marilyn MacKenzie and Felicity Warren 31 points.  Nearest the pins went to Adele Cairns on #8, no one managed to hit the green on #6 and there were no twos.

Last Thursday’s winner was Shayne Hammond with 37 points on a countback from Stu Taplin, and Malcolm Wood 36 points.  Nearest the pin was David Kershaw and twos went to Wayne Wright, Chris Ranish and Alistair Boyne.

Saturday’s competition was a Par Round with Troy Shaw winning on +1 and Jason Shaw was -2.  Shayne Cater won the Birds Nest with 2 twos and John Warner, Troy Shaw and Robin Brasell also had twos.

On Sunday we hosted the Eastwood Motor Group Lamb & Chardonnay Ambrose.  The winning team with a net 57 was George Kirk, Brock Shute and Philippa & Andrew Smith, 2^nd Seanoa Isaac, Duncan Didsbury, Blake Walker and Russell Hight (57.5), 3^rd Jason Shaw, Brent McKinlay, Jack Allen and Josh Hawkins (58.12), 4^th Alex Walters, Owen Lloyd, Tai Walters and Sam Iraia (58.25), 5^th Ivan Karaitiana, Byron Karaitiana, Joseph Thompson and Antonia Thompson (58.25), 6^th Jason Walker, Isaac Walker, Rodney Dravitzki and Damion Kauika (59), 7^th Pete Griffiths, Whitney Griffiths, Paul McKenzie and Neil McKirdy (59.12), 8^th Debbie Donaldson, Carl Donaldson, Martin Napier and Ben Stevenson (60.12), 9^th Tim Fenwick, Kirk Saunders, Marc Jurlina and Kingi Kaiwai (60.37) and 10^th Ju Allen, Nick Allen, Nicola Warren and Richard Warren (60.5).

That’s all for this week.

Kris

It is good to see the course is slowly drying out – fingers crossed there isn’t too much rain before the Lamb & Chardonnay on Sunday.  For those of you playing on Sunday if you have any team changes please let me know before 5pm on Saturday.

On Sunday 30^th October we are hosting the Baarbraa Trophy which is an annual competition played against Eketahuna.  More details nearer the time, but if you are keen to play please let me know.

On to the results from last week:  Grumpies had a good turnout with Pete Halstead winning on a countback with 35 points, 2^nd Jason Shaw 35, Malcolm Wood also had 35 points.  Twos went to Malcolm Wood, Pete Halstead and Pete Price.

The Ladies played Par MSB with Ladies Captain, Sandra Petersen leading the way on -2, Julie Weber -5 and Bernadette Pither -6.  Nearest the pins went to Ju Allen on #8 – no one hit the green on #6 and there were no twos.

The 9 holers played their first round of Club Championships with Debbie Coom, Jane Fanselow-Price, Tania Williamson, Gaylene Selby Neal, Jo Guscott, Lizzy Thomson and Kay Harvey all going through to the next round.

On Thursday there were only a handful of players keen enough to play – the winner on the day was Mr Captain, Andy Morison, with 33 points from Jason Shaw also on 33 points.  The only two of the day went to Nick Morison and Andy was nearest the pin.

The weekend competitions were Shoot Out/Medal/Putting – can I please remind those of you that play that if you have not paid your $20 for Shoot Out then you are not eligible for the final.  Saturdays winner was John Warner with net 73, Jason Shaw 74 and Brent McKinlay 75.  Twos went to John and Brent and Brent won the putting with 27 putts.  Sunday Jason won with net 74, Chris Handley 75 and Brent McKinlay also on 75.  Twos went to Glenn Harper and Jason won the putting with 26 putts.

On Monday the 9 holers hosted their Open Day with a good field of 57 players.  The overall winner on the day was Billie Holmes with 16 points.  Division 1 – Alex Tomlinson (Masterton) 16, Iesha Adrian-Mansfield (Marton) 15 and Jill Murphy 14 points.  Division 2 Barbie Wallace (Masterton) 14 points, Opalle Weir (Marton) 12, Helen Ordish (Masterton) 12 and Jill Paterson (Paraparaumu) 12 points.  Mens Division was won by Brian Willis (Marton) 15 points, David Douglas (Levin) 15 and Napier McFedries (Otaki) 14 points.

That’s it for this week – have a good one.

Kris

This week I am starting with some not so good news – bar prices have been increased as of Monday 3^rd October.

Unfortunately due to the weather we had to cancel the Mens 54/36 Hole Open so fingers crossed for the Lamb & Chardonnay which is now full.  For those of you who have entered can you please confirm team members if you haven’t already done so.

Next Monday we are hosting 9 Hole Open Day which has a good field entered.  This is a multi tee start so if you wish to have a casual round the course will be busy until about 1pm.

Results from last week:  Grumpies played Hidden Holes Stableford and the winner on a countback was Jason Shaw from Jason Burt with 26 points, Seamus O’Sullivan 25 and Terry Blacktop and Richard Thompson 24 points.  Twos went to Raymond Matthews and Andy Morison.

On Wednesday we hosted the Ladies Wairarapa 4BBB:  Gross winners were Philippa Smith & Amy Prince 78, 2^nd Sereana Phillipps & Brenda Blatchford 84, 3^rd Kay Wall & Fiona McBride 85 and 4^th Lorraine Inglis & Jo Philps 86.  Nett winners were Nicola Warren & Sarah Broughton 64, 2^nd Sarah Monaghan & Bernadette Pither 67, 3^rd Carol Parkinson & Emily Loughnan 67 and 4^th Jo Loe & Karen Shaw 68.  Nearest the pins went to Ju Allen #6, Lorraine Inglis #8, Carol Drink #12 and Lorraine Inglis #16.  Twos went to Mariana McDermott, Lorraine Inglis and Jo Loe.

The 9 holers had an away day at Judgeford where they played “Putting – with a twist”.  The winners with the highest score were Tingay Davidson and Michelle Fellini with 25 putts, Kay Harvey 24 and Lizzy Thompson 22.  Landing in the lake was the nearest the pin equivalent with 3 recipients, Michelle, Tingay and Debbie Coom.  They all had a great day and the café got the thumbs up for food and atmosphere.

Thursday Club should be renamed Glen Schofer day as he not only won the competition with 37 points but also got 2 twos and nearest the pin.  2^nd was Stu Taplin also on 37 points, Nick Allen, Ro Griffiths and Chris Ranish all finished with 36 points.  The other nearest the pins went to Rob Lopez who also had 2 twos, Sandra Petersen, John Thomson and Jason Shaw who eagled #14.

That’s all for this week.

Kris

It is good to see the sun shining along with a gentle breeze to help dry the course out – long may it last.

Coming up this weekend we are hosting the Mens 54/36 Hole Open kindly sponsored by Trust House – if you are keen to play let me know – entries close on Thursday.

Tomorrow the Ladies are hosting the Wairarapa Ladies 4BBB so fingers crossed for another fine day.  Gentlemen if you are thinking of playing tomorrow I would advise you stay away until mid afternoon as the ladies will be teeing off multiple tees in the morning.

Entries are still being taken for the 9 Hole Open Day on Monday 10^th October and there are a couple of slots left for the Lamb & Chardonnay on 16^th October.  All entries to the office please.

On to the results from last week:  there was a good turnout of Grumpies playing a Stableford round with Rick Hargreaves leading the way with 41 points from Shayne Hammond on 39, Brian Russo and Tony Taylor 35 points.  Twos went to Terry Blacktop and Nick Allen.

On Wednesday the 9 holers played a Stableford with Lizzy Thomson winning on a countback with 17 points from Debbie Coom and Tania Williamson on 16 points.

The 18 holers also played Stableford with Alison Tipler the winner on 37 points, Marie Scrimshaw on 34 and Sandra Petersen on 33 points.  Nearest the pins went to Mariana McDermott on #6 and Sandra on #8.  Mariana was the only one who managed to get a two.

There was a reasonable turnout for Thursday Club with Stu Taplin winning on a countback with 37 points from Brian Russo, Shayne Hammond and Jason Shaw.  Twos went to Rob Lopez, Bevan Sweeney and Bob Schofield.  Bob also got nearest the pin.

On Sunday we hosted the AB Martin Mixed 4Somes – it was great to see the “Martin Girls” – they are always very entertaining with lots of stories to tell.  The winners were father/daughter team Doug & Olivia Clark with nett 70, 2^nd Richard & Nicola Warren 75, 3^rd Brent McKinlay & Ju Allen 76, 4^th Jason Shaw & Cate Crombie 76, 5^th Trevor & Sandra Petersen 76, 6^th Mark Mason & Kris Chamberlain 78, 7^th George Kirk & Philippa Smith 79, 8^th Andy & Netia Morison 79, and 9^th Aage & Jane Terpstra 79.

That’s it for another week.

Kris

It is good to see a number of Grumpies out enjoying the warmer weather this afternoon – fingers crossed it stays that way for the rest of the week.

This Sunday is the AB Martin Mixed 4Somes and it would be lovely to see a few more couples playing.  At the moment I have two gentlemen looking for partners, so ladies if you are keen to play give me a call.

The following weekend is the Mens 54/36 Hole Open and I don’t see too many of you with names down for this – this is a great tournament with loads of banter and laughter and with the added bonus of the Calcutta to peak everyones interest.

Entries are rolling in for the Lamb & Chardonnay so if you want to play get your name/team in as soon as possible.

Carol has a couple of Club jerseys looking for homes – mens XXXL and ladies size 16 – if you are keen to purchase one of them call the office.

Results from last week:  Grumpies played a Par round with Brian Russo the winner on -1 from Raymond Matthews on -3.  There were no twos.

8 intrepid ladies played in the rain last Wednesday with Ladies Captain Sandra Petersen winning with 31 points and daughter Kelly Taylor 2^nd with 24 along with Karen Shaw also on 24 points.  Nearest the pins went to Karen Shaw on #6 and Katrina Burgess on #8 and they both got their twos.

9 holers were sensible and went for coffee instead!!

There was a good turnout for Thursday Club last week and Glen Schofer was the winner with 40 points from Sam Edridge and Kirk Saunders 38, Nick Morison 37 and Raymond Matthews 36 points.  Twos went to Shayne Hammond (2), Andy Morison, Lachie McLeod, Glen Schofer, Brian Russo, Kirk Saunders, Marie Scrimshaw, Colin Whibley-Smith and Ed Elworthy.  Ed also got nearest the pin.

On Saturday we hosted the Martinborough School Anniversary Ambrose which had a good turnout.  The winning team was Josh Hawkins, Matt Purdy, Owen Coulson and Matt Nicholson net 54.87, 2^nd Richie McGregor, Ben Coulson, Ayden Lambert and Thomas Te Kani net 58, 3^rd Michael Bing, Shane Colton, Tiawharangi Aranui and Alex Priest net 58.25, 4^th Tim Fenwick, Marc Jurlina, Tavita Isaac and Richard Tosswill net 60.87.

On Sunday we hosted Wellington Golf who held their half yearly meeting followed by a 4BBB competition.  Sandra Petersen and Bindy McLeod won the day and the Martinborough team of Sandra and Bindy and Doug Clark and Jason Shaw took out the team prize.

The Sunday competition was Shoot Out/Medal/Putting with Doug Clark leading the way with net 72 from Tony Taylor 73, Derek Stephens and Steve Croft net 74 on countback.  Steve Croft was the only one to get a two and Tony Taylor won the putting with 27 putts (on a countback).

That’s it for this week.

Kris

There was no Tuesday Tome last week as I was taking a break from the office.

It was good to see carts back out on the course at the end of last week – shame the weather had to spoil it over the weekend.

Can I please remind all members that the only time you can practice on the course before a round is if you are playing matchplay.  It has been noted that some of you are practising on the 18^th green before going out to play Thursday Club.

Coming up this weekend we are hosting the Martinborough School Ambrose on Saturday morning so the course will be closed until early/mid afternoon and on Sunday Wellington Golf are holding their half yearly meeting followed by golf  with approximately 70 players and multiple tees will be used so if you are going to be playing you will need to be patient because it could be slow.

Sunday 25^th September is the AB Martin Mixed Foursomes (otherwise known as the Mixed Divorcesomes!!) – this is a fun event and there are always a number of amusing  stories to be told afterwards – please let me know if you wish to play  – if you need a partner let either Carol or myself know and we will endeavour to find someone for you.

1^st and 2^nd October is the Mens 54/36 Hole Open – it would be good to see a number of our members playing in this and maybe you could invite one or two of your friends.

Results from the last couple of weeks:  Grumpies:  2 weeks ago played a Stableford round with Bill Gordon winning on a countback from Seamus O’Sullivan on 35 points, Graham Wilson 34 and Terry Blacktop and Ro Griffiths 33 points.   Raymond Matthews was the only one to get a two.  Last week it was the turn of Arthur Warren to take the money with 39 points, Bill Gordon and Tony Taylor both on 35 points and Andy Morison and Jason Shaw 32 points.  Arthur was the only one to get a two.

The Ladies had a Stableford round with Julie Weber winning with 33 points, Kelly Taylor 30 and Jane Terpstra 27 points.  The only two of the day went to Marie Scrimshaw.  Nearest the pins were Marie on #6 and Jane on #8.

Last week was LGU/Shoot Out/Putting with Jenny Wilkie leading the way with a nett 73, Sandra Petersen 74 and Bindy McLeod 77.  There were no twos to be had and nearest the pins were Sherry Weatherstone on #6 and Marie Scrimshaw on #8.  Bindy McLeod won the putting with 28 putts.

Last week the 9 holers played LGU/Best Nett/Shoot Out with Jill Murphy winning on a countback from Jane Fanselow-Price with nett 40, and Debbie Coom and Jenny Joblin nett 42.

Two weeks ago at Thursday Club Rob Lopez was the winner with 39 points, Ro Griffiths and Glen Schofer 38, Alistair Boyne, Bob Lindberg and Sandra Petersen all on 36 points.  Nearest the pin went to Malcolm Wood.  Rob Lopez and Bob Lindberg both got twos.

Last week Arthur Warren won with 39 points, Seamus O’Sullivan 37, Doug Clark, Glen Schofer and Peter Schenk all on 36 points.  Nearest the pin was Seamus O’Sullivan and twos went to Malcolm Bridge (2), Peter Schenk, Jason Shaw and Malcolm Wood.

Weekend competition two weeks ago was a Stableford round with Brian Russo and Josh Hawkins both with 34 points, Malcolm Wood 33 and Philippa Smith and Raymond Matthews 32 points.  Derek Stephens was the only one to get a two.

Also two weeks ago was the Mens 36 Hole Strokeplay Championship:  Winner of Seniors Division was Troy Shaw, Intermediate winner was Alistair Boyne and Junior winner was Phil Collins.  Congratulations to all three as playing conditions were quite testing that day.

Saturdays competition was Par with Alistair Boyne the winner on +5 and Rob Lopez got the only two..  Sunday was also a Par round with Brian Russo taking the money on -1 from Malcolm Wood also on -1.  Twos went to George Kirk.

That’s it for this week.

Kris

Beautiful sunshine today which hopefully will help the course to dry out.   Holes 15 and 18 are still closed for play but this will be reassessed on Thursday morning.

Coming up this weekend we are hosting Porirua Club and they are teeing off multiple tees at 9.30am.  Sunday is the Mens 36 Hole Strokeplay Championship teeing off at 8.30am – let me know if you are keen to play in this.

Saturday 17^th September is the Martinborough School 150^th Year Celebration Ambrose – if you are keen to play (there are spaces available at the moment) email to Viv Malneek: vrmalneek@gmail.com and then click on the link https://martinborough-school-150th-year-celebration.lilregie.com/booking/attendees/new  to find payment details.

Last Tuesday 18 Grumpies played a Stableford round with Brent McKinlay taking the money with 39 points, Shayne Hammond 38, Pete Price 35 and Tony Taylor 34 points and no one managed to get a two.

On Wednesday the Ladies played Shoot Out/Medal/Putting – the winner was Honor Clark on a countback with nett 78 from Ali Tipler and Julie Weber.  Adele Cairns was the only one to get a two and nearest the pins went to Honor on both #6 and #8.  Lyle Griffiths took out the putting with 26 putts.

The 9 holers played LGU/Best Nett/Shoot Out with Jenny Joblin nett 39, Debbie Coom 42 and Jill Murphy nett 42.  Nearest the pins went to Debbie on #8 and Tania Williamson #16.

Thursday Club had a good turnout with Bill Gordon winning on a countback with 39 points from Matt Thomas and Sandra Petersen and Rob Smith 38 points.  Twos went to Tony Taylor, Bevan Sweeney, Tora Boyne, Stu Taplin and Shane Hislop who also got nearest the pin.

The weekend competition was a Stableford round with Josh Hawkins the winner with 38 points from Phil Eberlein 37, Pete Griffiths and Troy Shaw 34 points.  Twos went to Steven Croft, Ed Brown, Malcolm Wood and Derek Stephens.

That’s all for this week.

Kris

It is very pleasant to be looking out of the office window and not watching the rain come down.  The course is open for play but extreme caution is still needed as there are still some very wet areas to be negotiated.  With this in mind please try to avoid taking trundlers through wet areas and also please do not take them across tees or close to the greens.

The AB Martin Mixed Foursomes is being played on Sunday 25^th September so please send your entries to:  entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz  and also Martinborough School 150^th Year Celebration Ambrose Golf Tournament is being held here on Saturday 17^th September for details go to:  https://martinborough-school-150th-year-celebration.lilregie.com

Sunday 4^th September is the Mens 36 Hole Strokeplay Championship – sheet is up on the noticeboard if you wish to enter.

Before I give the results for last week below is a gentle reminder regarding tee bookings:

DotGolf tee bookings

As members think ahead to booking their next game at Martinborough, it may be useful to some to go over the different ways that tee times can be booked. First, you can ring the office and ask to be booked in from there. Or you may wish to book on-line. Please note – there are several options to go about this and you need to be aware of the differences.

1. Booking from the Martinborough Golf Club website (martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz): this takes you straight to the Golf NZ booking page for Martinborough.
2. Booking directly on the Golf NZ website (golf.co.nz): you need to select Martinborough (or wherever you wish to play) first.
3. Book via the DotGolf app – if you need to find it in Play Store (or equivalent) and install it, it is the app that is in a blue circle with the dG symbol in white writing.

Using websites – it is important to note that the websites are designed to show what slots are AVAILABLE to book NOT what IS booked. If you are on your computer screen, you can easily see the tee times for any particular day and what spaces are available, right across the maximum four slots per tee time. If you are on your phone (or a device with limited screen space) you need to take care as you will not see all four slots. Scroll across to check the tee time you are considering to book. You must do this to avoid booking yourself in with others that have already taken up one or two slots on a tee booking time unless you are purposefully wishing to join with them to play.

Using the app – this is very user friendly. Once you have selected the course and date, you have the option of seeing either all the available slots (coloured green), or if any of your DotGolf friends have booked in and have spaces to play with them, or all of the above.

Last week I forgot to give the results from the previous weekend so Saturday 13^th August was a Stableford round and Phil Collins won on a countback with 35 points from Colin Whibley-Smith and there were no twos.  On Sunday 14^th another Stableford round was played with Malcolm Wood winning with 34 points from Doug Clark on 30.  Malcolm and Doug were the only ones to get a two.

There was a good turnout of Grumpies on Tuesday with the Club Captain leading the way with 37 points, Bill Gordon and Greg Dalton 36, Brent McKinlay 35 and Rob Smith and Kane Sim 33 points.  Twos went to Tony Taylor and Arthur Warren.

On Wednesday the Ladies played HPMC (Stableford) with Julie Weber winning with 34 points from Carol Parkinson on 33 and Jane Terpstra on 31 points.  Nearest the pins went to Julie Weber on #6 and Carol on #8 – Carol also got the only two of the day.

The 9 Holers had a Putting round with Sherryl Howie and Debbie Coom sharing the honours with 17 putts, Jill Murphy 18 and Mary Herrick 19 putts.  Nearest the pins went to Sandy Burgess on #8 and Ali Russell on #16.

Not quite as many as usual playing on Thursday and it seemed to be Chris Ranish’s day as he won the competition with 37 points, got nearest the pin and had 2 x twos.  Tony Taylor had 36 points along with Brent McKinlay and Jason Shaw had 35 points.  Matt Thomas and Sandra Petersen also got twos.

The competitions at the weekend were Shoot Out/Medal/Putting with Josh Hawkins winning on Saturday with nett 73.  Brent McKinlay won the putting with 27 putts and there were no twos.

On Sunday Derek Stephens won with nett 71, Jason Burt 73 and Malcolm Wood 74.  Derek won the putting with 23 putts.  Phil Eberlein and Emily Loughnan both had twos and Jason Burt will be a very happy man as he won the Birds Nest with 2 x twos.

That’s it from me for this week.

Kris

This week we start with some very exciting news – last Sunday was the final round of the Marquis Shield and going into it our boys were equal first with Eketahuna and Pahiatua in the Marquis Shield and in the Sutherland Trophy  half a point behind Pahiatua.  In the end the Shield was won by half a point from Pahiatua and the Trophy by half a point from Pahiatua.  The Marquis Cup (Off Stick Singles Wins) was also won by half a point.  A great result so congratulations to each and every one of you who played for the team this season.

Course is once again open and here’s hoping that we don’t get too much rain this week.  On Sunday morning we have a large group booked in to play from 8.30am off multiple tees but hopefully this won’t affect those of you who wish to play later in the day.

That’s all for this week – very short and sweet.

Kris