Category: Club News

Another rainy day in the Wairarapa and I am looking out at an extremely wet golf course.

Last week it dried out enough for the course to be open and on Tuesday a dozen Grumpies went out to play.  The wet conditions obviously didn’t bother Bill Gordon as he was the winner with 35 points on a countback from Paul Riddiford,  Tony Taylor was 3^rd with 30 points.  Bill was the only person who managed to get a two.

On Wednesday the Ladies played a Stableford round with Sandra Petersen winning with 30 points, Ju Allen 27, Jenny Wilkie 26 and Nicola Warren 25.  No one managed to hit the green on #6 and nearest the pin on #8 went to Angela Busby.  Julie Weber was the only one to get a two.

On Thursday there were a few more out playing with Tony Taylor taking the money with 38 points, Ro Griffiths 36, Glen Schofer and Doug Clark 34.  Nearest the pin went to Andy Morison and twos were had by Rob Smith, Darren Bevan, Chris Ranish and Nick Allen.

The competitions at the weekend were both Par and Chris Ranish took the money on Saturday on -1.  On Sunday Tora Boyne was the winner on +2, Phil Eberlein +1, Terry Fraei and Josh Hawkins -1.  Twos went to Phil and Malcolm Wood.

That’s all for this week – an update on the course will be sent out later this week.

Kris

Another very soggy start to the week – course is now closed until further notice.

Can I please remind those of you who play on the weekend that if you are not entered in the competition to please press NO for the competition – remember – read the screen!!!

Results from last week:  Grumpies had a good turnout last Tuesday with the colourful Bob Schofield taking the money with 38 points, Sandy Bidwill, Bill Gordon, Andy Morison and Rob Lopez all on 35 points.  Twos went to Kane Sim and Jason Shaw and Ed Brown won the Martinborough Brewery voucher for nearest the pin on #8.

On Wednesday 15 intrepid ladies played a Shoot Out/Medal/Putting round with Nicola Warren leading the way with nett 78 from Ju Allen 79 and Lyle Griffiths and Adele Cairns nett 80.  Office buddy Carol Parkinson was the only one to get a two and nearest the pins went to Bindy McLeod on #6 and Carol on #8.  Bindy also won the putting with 28 putts on a countback.

Rain stopped play on Thursday as course was unplayable.

Competitions for the weekend were Stableford with Malcolm Bridge winning on Saturday with 32 points.  Sunday had a slightly larger field with Malcolm Wood winning with 35 points from Sheldon McNamara, Josh Hawkins, Brian Russo and Terry Fraei all on 34 points.  There wasn’t a single two to be had over the weekend.

That’s it for another week.

Kris

It looks as if there are going to be a few Grumpies out playing today – there are a number of black clouds around but they seem to be bypassing us so hopefully they will manage to stay dry.

With regards to the course we have received a number of complaints about divots not being replaced and pitchmarks not being repaired.  Can I please remind you that it is every players responsibility to replace divots and repair pitchmarks and, whilst I’m on the subject, it is also your responsibility to rake the bunker after you have been in it.  I realise that it is not only members failing to do these things but every divot replaced and every pitchmark repaired helps to maintain the course to a high standard.  Here endeth the lesson!!!!

On Monday 1^st August we have a group of ladies from the South Island coming to play and we are in need of trundlers, so if you have a spare trundler or are happy to lend yours for the day please let me know as soon as possible.

On to results from last week:  Grumpies didn’t play last week and neither did the Ladies on Wednesday.

Thursday Club had a reasonable number out playing with Doug Clark taking the money with 42 points from Davis Lester Clarke 37, Brian Russo, Malcolm Wood, Rob Lopez and Sandra Petersen all on 36 points.  Twos went to Malcolm Wood (2), Ailsa Malneek, Brian Russo, Darren Bevan and Seamus O’Sullivan.  The Martinborough Brewery voucher for nearest the pin went to Darren Bevan.

The weekend competitions were Shoot Out/Medal/Putting with Colin Whibley-Smith winning on Saturday with a nett 70, Chris Ranish 71 and Rob Lopez 75.  Putting went to Chris Ranish with 26 putts.  There were no twos on Saturday.  On Sunday the winner was Jason Shaw nett 72 on a countback to Doug Clark, Rob Lopez 73 and Mark Lucock and Derek Stephens both with nett 75.  Twos went to Olivia Clark, Doug Clark and Dayle Scrimshaw.  Derek Stephens won the putting on a countback with 27 putts.

That’s it for this week – short and sweet.

Kris

I would like to start by thanking those of you who turned up to help with the working bee yesterday morning – it is looking very tidy around the clubhouse and car park – a job well done.

Before I give the results from last week can I please remind you all that if there is a frost there is no play allowed before 9.30am – this rule applies to everyone – members and visitors alike.

Results from last week:  Grumpies played a Par round with Brian Russo taking the money on +3, Bill Gordon +2, Andrew McKenzie +1 and Seamus O’Sullivan square.  The only 2 of the day went to Greg Dalton.

On Wednesday the 9 holers had a Putting round with Ali Russell the winner with 16 putts from Sherryl Howie, Sandra Burgess and Leonie Wilde all with 17 putts.

The 18 holers played Shoot Out/Medal/Putting with Pamela Messervy winning with a nett 73, Marion McKenzie 75, Jane Terpstra and Sherry Weatherstone 77 and Ju Allen 79.  Nearest the pin on #8 was Nicola Warren and no one managed to hit the green on #6 and there were no twos.  Winner of the putting with 28 putts was Marion McKenzie.

Once again Thursday Club had a good turnout with Bill Gordon taking the money with 40 points, Brent McKinlay, Pete Griffiths, Greg Dalton and Shayne Hammond all with 36 points.  Twos went to Ed Elworthy, Doug Clark, Malcolm Wood and Andy Morison.  Doug Clark also won the Martinborough Brewery Voucher for nearest the pin on #8.

The weekend competitions were both Par rounds with John Warner the winner on Saturday on +3 and Seamus O’Sullivan and Robin Brasell both on -1.  Seamus was the only one to get a two.

On Sunday it was Jason Shaw’s day coming in on +3 from Doug Clark +2, Colin Whibley-Smith +1 and Dayle Scrimshaw, Stu Taplin and Malcolm Wood all finishing square.  Twos went to Jason, Brian Russo, Derek Stephens and Julie Dondertman.

This weekend is the final round of Marquis Shield where the men are playing at Pahiatua against Masterton – good luck guys and it would be good if you could bring some silverware home!!!

That’s it for another week.

Kris

A cool grey day out on the course today but that doesn’t seem to have deterred the Grumpies.

Carts are still not allowed on the course but hopefully over the next couple of days that will change – an email will be sent out informing you when they can go out again.

When you book a tee time (particularly at the weekend) by all means come early for a warm up/practice but please do not expect to go before your allotted tee time.

Results from last week:  Grumpies played a Stableford round with Mr Captain, Andy Morison, taking the money with 36 points, closely followed by Rob Lopez 35 and Sandy Bidwill 34 points.  Twos went to Malcolm Bridge and Rob Lopez who also got closest to the pin.

On Wednesday the Ladies played HPMC (Stableford) with office buddy Carol Parkinson winning with 32 points from Angela Busby, Jenny Wilkie and Sherry Weatherstone all on 30 points.  Twos went to Sherry and Angela and nearest the pin on #6 was Angela and on #8 Sherry.

The 9 holers played a medal round with Sherryl Howie winning with a nett 40 from Jaquee Reid 41 and Tania Williamson nett 42.  Nearest the pin on #8 was Tania.

Thursday Club had a good turnout with Andy Morison once again the winner with 36 points on a countback from Brian Russo, Richard Warren, Sandy Bidwill, Tim Loe and Chris Handley all had 34 points.  Twos went to Seamus O’Sullivan (2), Sandra Petersen and Jo Loe.  Nearest the pin was Rod Cranswick.

On Saturday there was a Shoot Out/Medal/Putting round with Tora Boyne leading the way with a nett 68 from Phil Collins 69 and Craig Andrews 71.  Phil was the only one to get a two and Derek Stephens took out the putting on a countback with 30 putts.

On Sunday we hosted Marquis Shield with our team playing Mahunga.  Wins in the singles matches went to Jason Shaw, Doug Clark, Peter Gray, Shane Hartnell and Tora Boyne and halves going to Glenn Harper and Paul McKenzie.  In the fourball matches wins went to Peter Gray and Malcolm Bridge, Tora Boyne and Glenn Harper and Shane Hartnell and Paul McKenzie halved their match.  With one round left to play it is very tight at the top of the leaderboard with our boys needing a good result in the final round.

That’s all for this week – fingers crossed for some drier/warmer weather.

Kris

It was a cold and grey start to the day but that doesn’t seem to have deterred the Grumpies from going out to play.

Coming up this week the course will be closed on Sunday (26^th) for the postponed round of Marquis Shield and if you are thinking of playing on Friday you will need to book a tee time as it is looking very busy.

On to results from last week:  Grumpies played a Par round with Chris Handley the winner on -2, Rick Hargreaves -3 and Nick Allen -4.  There were no twos.

On Wednesday the Ladies played a Stableford round with Robyn Blackett taking the money with 32 points, Julie Weber also had 32 points, Jo Loe, Honor Clark and Sandra Petersen 29 points.  Twos went to Jane Terpstra and Netia Morison.  Nearest the pin on #6 was Rosie Collins and #8 Netia.

The 9 holers had a Par round with Tania Williamson the winner all square, Jo Guscott -1 and Mary Herrick -2.

Thursday Club had a good turnout with Rob Lopez taking the money with 39 points, Sandy Bidwill also on 39, Nick Allen 38, Malcolm Bridge 37 and Stu Taplin 36 points.  Twos went to Rob Lopez, Kane Sim, Bob Lindberg, Glenn Harper, Richard Thompson, Martin Napier, Sandra Petersen, Guy Walmsley, Malcolm Bridge, Chris Ranish, Pete Griffiths, Doug Clark, Alistair Petrie and Bill Jago.  Nearest the pin and longest drives are now sponsored by Martinborough Brewery and the winners were Guy Walmsley and Matt Thomas respectively.

On Saturday the competition was Par with Phil Collins the winner on +5 and Sandy Bidwill +2.  Twos went to Sandy Bidwill and John Warner.

There was a good number out on Sunday playing a Par round with Doug Clark leading the way on +4, Bevan Sweeney +1 and Stu Taplin, Brian Russo and Darren Bevan all square.  Twos went to John Warner, Seamus O’Sullivan, Malcolm Wood and Doug Clark.

That’s it for another week – short and sweet

Kris

It is certainly very wintery today but at least the rain has stopped (for now).

Please note that carts will not be allowed on the course until further notice and placing through the green has been put in place.

It has been a very quiet week due to the weather so only have results from Grumpies and the Ladies.

Grumpies played a Stableford with Ro Griffiths taking the money with 37 points from Raymond Matthews, Seamus O’Sullivan, Brian Russo, Sandy Bidwill and Brent Mortensen all on 36 points.  Twos went to Tony Taylor, Rick Hargreaves, Sandy and Seamus.

On Wednesday the 9 holers played the finals of the Howie Cup handicap club championship with Debbie Coom the winner and Gaylene Selby-Neal the runner up.  The Plate winner was Billie Holmes and runner up Jo Guscott.  The rest of the ladies played a stableford round with 4 tied on 16 points:  Ali Russell, Jill Murphy, Sherryl Howie and Jaquee Reid.  Nearest the pins went to Jaquee Reid on #8 and Ali Russell #16.

The 18 holers played LGU/Shoot Out/Putting with Bernadette Pither the winner on nett 74, Julie Dondertman 75, Adele Cairns, Julie Weber and Sandra Petersen 76.  Twos went to Julie Weber and Sue Dalton.  Nearest the pin on #6 was Marion McKenzie and #8 Karen Shaw and Alison Tipler won the putting on a countback with 28 putts.

Thursday Club had to abandon ship due to thunder and lightning and Marquis Shield on Sunday was postponed for a couple of weeks.

That’s it for this week – short and sweet.

Kris

It is hard to believe that we are already into June – not sure where this year is going but it certainly seems to be going quickly!

This Sunday (12^th) we are hosting Marquis Shield so the course will be closed from 11.00am so if you are thinking of playing you will need to be off the course by then as it is a multi tee start.

Onto results from last week:  Grumpies played a Stableford round with Ro Griffiths leading the way with 38 points, Sandy Bidwill and Nick Allen 36, Bob Tosswill 35 and Raymond Matthews 34 points.  Twos went to Seamus O’Sullivan, Malcolm Bridge, Andy Morison, Jason Shaw, Raymond Matthews, Ro Griffiths, Brett Abercrombie, Sandy Bidwill and Bob Tosswill.

On Wednesday the Ladies played a Par round with office buddy Carol Parkinson the winner on -1, Jenny Wilkie and Marie Scrimshaw -4, Alison Tipler -5 and Honor Clark -6.  Nearest the pin on #6 was Alison and #8 Angela Busby – there were no twos.

Not quite as many as usual out playing Thursday Club with Rob Smith leading the way with 40 points, Nick Allen 39, Bob Tosswill 36 and Seamus O’Sullivan 35 points.  Twos went to Andy Morison, Sandy Bidwill and Jason Shaw.  Nearest the pin was Malcolm Wood.

Saturday was Shoot Out/Medal/Putting with Raymond Matthews winning with nett 73 on a countback to Peter Schenk.  Malcolm Bridge was the only one to get a two and he also won the putting with 29 putts.

Sunday was also a Shoot Out/Medal/Putting round – this time Bevan Sweeney was the winner with nett 69 from John Warner 71 and Derek Stephens 73.  Malcolm Wood was the winner of the putting (on a countback) with 29 putts and there were no twos.

On Monday there was a fun competition of a combined stableford.  The winners on the day were Andrew & Philippa Smith with 69 points, 2^nd Pete Griffiths & Malcolm Bridge 66 and 3^rd Derek & Karen Stephens 64 points on a countback.  Twos went to Bob Schofield, George Kirk, Angela Busby, Alison Tipler, Derek Stephens and Robbie Walters.

That’s it for another week.

Kris

A rather damp start to the day -it will be interesting to see how many Grumpies come out to play today.

Next Monday (Queen’s Birthday) there is a fun competition if anyone is interested.  It is a combined stableford (pairs – any combination – 2 men, 2 women, 1 man/1 woman) and is open to all players and you can tee off anytime from 8.30am to 12.30pm – all you need to do is book a tee time and let me know on the day who your partner is – cost for this is $5/player.

Can I remind you that if there is a frost no play is allowed before 9.30am even if you have an earlier tee time booked.

On to the results from last week:  Grumpies played a Stableford round with Jason Shaw taking the money with 40 points from Brian Russo also on 40, Malcolm Bridge 38 and Seamus O’Sullivan 37 points.  Twos went to Brian Russo, Bill Gordon and Jason Shaw.

On Wednesday the 9 holers played their second round of Handicap Championships.

The 18 holers played HPMC (Home Pennants Murphy Cup) which is a Stableford round.  The winner was Pamela Messervy with 38 points, Sherry Weatherstone 36, Marion McKenzie 34 and Bindy McLeod 32 points.  Twos went to Alison Tipler, Pamela Messervy and Karen Shaw.  Nearest the pins went to Bindy McLeod #6 and Ju Allen #8.

On Thursday there was an amazing turnout for the Doug & Jan Ferguson Farewell tournament with 76 people out playing on a very chilly day.   The winner on the day was Jason Shaw 42 points, Michael Tosswill, Andrew Sim and Nicola Warren 40, Sandra Petersen 38, Vern Anton and Alistair Petrie 37, Nick Allen, Glenn Harper, Chris Ranish and Sandy Bidwill 36, Jack Allen and Nick Morison 35.  Twos went to Debbie Donaldson, Sandy Bidwill, Alison Tipler, Nicola Warren, Malcolm Bridge, Martin Napier, Darren Bevan, Jason Shaw, Shane Hislop and Nick Morison.

Thanks to Doug Ferguson for his generous donation of prizes and also to Doug Clark for organising the meat packs and Trevor Petersen for supplying the meat.  We wish Doug and Jan every happiness in their new home and look forward to seeing them in the future.

On Saturday the competition of the day was Par with Paul McKenzie the winner on +1, Brian Russo 0, Jason Shaw -1.  Twos went to Jason, Tim Richards and John Warner.

On Sunday we played Ngahau Trophy/Grandmas and Grandpas tournament in glorious conditions.   Ngahau Trophy Ladies winner was Alison Tipler, 2^nd Lyle Griffiths.  The winner of the Ngahau Trophy for the men was Sandy Bidwill with Dayle Scrimshaw 2^nd.   The Grandmas winner was Alison Tipler with Lyle Griffiths 2^nd, the Grandpas winner was Chris Ranish with Alan Isaac 2^nd.  The Non-Grandma winner was Debbie Donaldson and Kris Chamberlain 2^nd, and the Non-Grandpa winner was Charlie Cresswell, 2^nd Carl Donaldson, 3^rd Sheldon McNamara and 4^th Pete Griffiths.  Twos went to Jason Shaw (2), Brian Russo (2), Dayle Scrimshaw, Nick Allen, John Warner, Sheldon McNamara, Ed Brown, Mary Isaac and Netia Morison.

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

Kris

Beautiful day out on the course today with a good turnout of Grumpies enjoying the sunshine.

Coming up this week we have the Jan & Doug Ferguson Farewell Tournament on Thursday – everyone is welcome – please have your card in before midday – you can make up your own four or you can go in the draw.  The cost for this is $10.

On Sunday we have the Ngahau Trophy/Grandma and Grandpas tournament – for those of you who do not qualify for any of the above there are divisions for non-grandmas and non-grandpas.  Registration is 10.00am with tee off at 11.00am.  Please let me know if you wish to play.

For those of you who put your names down for the Martin 4 Ball the draw is up on the noticeboard.

On to results from last week:  Grumpies played a Par round with Arthur Warren leading the way on +1, Malcolm Bridge 0, Rick Hargreaves, Rob Smith and Greg Dalton -1.  Malcolm Bridge was the only one to get a two.   It should be noted that one of the Grumpies may need to go to Specsavers as they managed to drive off in the wrong cart and didn’t notice until they went to get their driver out!!!!

On Wednesday the 9 holers had an away day at Eketahuna where they played a nett fun round then drew out 5 random numbers from 1-9 and counted those 5 holes to get their winners – Sandra Burgess and Tania Williamson both on 28.  This was combined with a putting round – winners Debbie, Sherryl and Stephanie all on 17 putts.

The 18 holers hosted their Open Day last Wednesday.   There was an excellent field of 62 players from far and wide with Jill Lockett from Masterton winning the Sherry Weatherstone Trophy for the best nett.  Div 1 gross winners were 1^st Pip Smith (Royal Wellington), 2^nd Wendy Rhodes (Judgeford), 3^rd Kris Chamberlain.  Nett 1^st Sherry Weatherstone, 2^nd Carol Parkinson, 3^rd Christine May (Shandon) and 4^th Ju Allen.  Div 2 gross winners were 1^st Francie Duffy (Eketahuna), 2^nd Bindy McLeod and 3^rd Lindy Williamson (Masterton).  Nett 1^st Ann Hart (Castlepoint), 2^nd Jane Williams (Masterton), 3^rd Nora Priest (Hastings), 4^th Marie Scrimshaw, 5^th Britta Fraser (Judgeford), 6^th Jane Terpstra, 7^th Amy Prince (Hutt Park), 8^th Rosie Collins and 9^th Alison Tipler.  Longest drive:  Div 1 Pip Smith, Div 2 Britta Fraser.  Nearest the pin #6 Yuriko Manabe (Shandon), #8 Jo McKenzie (Shandon), #12 Lindy Williamson #16 Angela Busby.  Twos went to Robyn Orton (Hastings), Kris Chamberlain and Jane Williams.

Thursday Club had a good turnout but unfortunately the weather wasn’t very kind and a number of players were called in off the course due to thunder and lightning.  The winners on the day were Malcolm Bridge 37 points, Kris Chamberlain, Andrew Sim, Andy Morison, Rob Coy, David Kershaw and Seamus O’Sullivan all on 36 points.  Twos went to Mariana McDermott, Kris Chamberlain, Doug Clark, Andy Morison, Jason Shaw and Paul Riddiford.  Nearest the pin went to Tora Boyne.

Saturday was a Shoot Out/Medal/Putting round with Alison Tipler winning with nett 75, Ro Griffiths and Andy Morison 77.  Andy won the putting with 26 putts and Ju Allen was the only one to get a two.

Sunday was a Stableford with Olivia Clark taking the money with 38 points on a countback from Phil Eberlein, Julie Dondertman 37 points and Jason Burt 36.  The only two of the day went to Malcolm Wood.

On Sunday the men were playing Marquis Shield at Masterton against Carterton with wins going to John Warner, Steve Croft, Brent McKinlay, Peter Gray, Malcolm Bridge, Paul McKenzie and Tora Boyne and halving their matches were Chris Ranish, Shane Hartnell and Glenn Harper.  In the 4 balls John and Jason halved, Chris and Brian Russo won as did Steve and Brent, Peter and Malcolm, Shane and Paul and Tora and Glenn.

That’s it for another week.

Kris