Category: Club News

On MONDAY 14^TH MARCH the greens are being cored so the course will be closed.  If you have some time to spare on that day we are looking for volunteers to help with the work.

On Sunday 10^th April Wellington Golf Referees Association are holding a Level 1 Golf Rules Course (details on noticeboard) at Boulcott’s Farm HGC.

This Saturday Div 3 men are playing at home against Wainuiomata and Div 11 are away at Royal Wellington.  Last Saturday Div 3 had an 8/7 loss against Karori at Karori but are still leading their division and Div 11 had a magnificent win 15/0 at home against Miramar and are leading their division by 15 points!!

On Monday the Silver Pennants ladies played at Shandon against Royal Wellington Gold where they lost 5/4.

The 9 hole interclub ladies played at Royal Wellington on Thursday on the Terrace course playing Karori with Gaylene Selby Neal and Jaquee Reid both having wins.

Results from last week:  Grumpies played Hidden Hole Stableford with Seamus O’Sullivan winning with 37 points from Jason Burt also on 37 points, they were closely followed by Phil Reid and Jason Shaw on 35 points.  Twos went to Randal Warner and Rick Hargreaves.

On Wednesday the 18 Holers played National Teams with Julie Weber 74 nett, Ju Allen 75, Honor Clark 76 and Lyle Griffiths 77 nett.  They will be representing Martinborough at the National Teams on 6^th May at Te Marua.  There were no twos and nearest the pins went to Felicity Warren #6 and Carol Parkinson #8.

The 9 Holers played a Stableford competition with Jill Murphy winning with 14 points on countback to Jane Fanselow-Price and Philippa Reid 13 points.  Nearest the pins went to Kay Harvey #8 and Tania Williamson #16.

Thursday Club had a good turnout with 60 out playing.  The winner was Rob Coy with 42 points, Ed Elworthy 40, Bill Gordon 39, Jason Burt 38, Malcolm Bridge, Sandy Bidwill and Trevor Petersen 37 points.  Twos went to Mariana McDermott, Trevor Petersen, Greg Dalton, Doug Clark, Rob Coy, Shayne Hammond, Sandy Bidwill and I had two twos!!  Nearest the pin went to Trevor Petersen.

No one played in the competition on Saturday but Sunday had a reasonable turnout.  Competition of the day was Par with George Kirk leading the way on +2, Jason Burt and Sue Fox +1, John Warner and Malcolm Wood -1 and Derek and Karen Stephens -2.  Twos went to Jason Burt and Glenn Harper.

Don’t forget it is the Featherborough tournament on Thursday 17^th March and the Dick Bennett Memorial 4BBB Stableford on Sunday 20^th March – let the office know if you are keen to play in either/both of these.

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

Kris

This week I would like to start by congratulating Anna Possenniskie on getting into the Wellington Women’s Masters Interprovincial team.  The team will be competing in the Women’s Masters National Interprovincial at the Alexandra Golf Club in Otago from March 31^st to April 3^rd when they will play 4 rounds of strokeplay over 3 days.  Go Anna!!

On Saturday Div 3 and Div 11 were playing at home and both teams had excellent wins – Div 3 won 13.5/1.5 and Div 11 won 11.5/3.5.  This puts both teams at the top of their divisions.

On Sunday the final round of last years Marquis Shield was played at Mahunga and we were playing Carterton – they won the singles 6.5/5.5 and we won the 4ball 3.5/2.5.  The overall result meant that Pahiatua won the Shield for 2021 with Eketahuna 2^nd and Martinborough 3^rd.

On Friday the Ladies are playing Riverside Cup at Eketahuna against Carterton.  On Saturday Div 3 are playing at Karori and Div 11 are at home against Miramar.  On Sunday the Ladies are hosting Tilson Salver and next Monday the Silver Pennants team are at Shandon playing against Royal Wellington Gold, and Bronze Pennants team are at Boulcott Farm playing against Masterton 2.

Results from last week:  Grumpies played a Stableford round with Richard Thompson winning with 40 points, Tony Didsbury and Robbie Walters 39 and Guy Walmsley 38 points.  Doug Ferguson was the only one to get a two.

On Wednesday the 18 holers played Par MSB with Bindy McLeod winning on all square, Adele Cairns and Honor Clark -1 and Sue Dalton and Sharon Jephson -2.  Mariana McDermott was the only one to get a two and nearest the pin on #6 was Honor and #8 Mariana.

The 9 holers also played a Par round with Jane Fanselow-Price winning on +3, Tania Williamson +1 and Jo Guscott all square.

Thursday Club also had another good turnout with Richard Mills winning with 41 points, Kane Sim and Doug Clark 40, Rob Coy and Tim Loe 39.  Twos went to Jason Shaw, Doug Clark, Richard Mills, Jason Lange, Rob Coy, Sandra Petersen, Andrew Sim, Lisa-Marie Ireland, Lachie McLeod and Shane Hartnell.  Nearest the pin went to Rob Coy.

On Saturday a Stableford round was played with Karen Shaw winning with 37 points from Emily Loughnan on 33 points and there were no twos.

Sunday was also a Stableford round with Doug Clark winning with 41 points, Malcolm Wood 36, Bevan Sweeney 35 and Stu Taplin and Marilyn MacKenzie 34 points.  Twos went to Malcolm Wood, Terry Fraei, Doug Clark and Tony Taylor.

That’s it for another week.

Kris

After another wet Sunday it is good to see the sun again – it does seem strange to see the course so green at this time of year.  A new date for the postponed Dick Bennett 4BBB is being sorted and we will let you know as soon as possible.

The first round of Captains Trophy is 6^th March – sheet is up on the noticeboard if you wish to play or please call the office to enter.

Coming up this week we are hosting over 50 greenkeepers from the Wellington region on Wednesday and on Saturday both Div 3 and Div 11 interclub teams are at home playing their postponed matches from a couple of weeks ago so Saturday will be very busy out on the course.  On Sunday the Marquis Shield boys are playing their final round from last year at Mahunga!!

Last Thursday the 9 holers were playing interclub at Paraparaumu against Otaki/Royal Wellington where Debbie Coom and Tingay Davison both came away with wins.

Last weekend saw Div 3 playing away at Te Marua where they had a good win managing 3 points in the 4 balls and 5.5 points in the singles.  Div 11 were away at Mahunga where they also had a good win with 4 points in the 4 balls and 5 wins in the singles.  At the moment Div 3 are 2^nd in the standings and Div 11 are leading their division.  A great start to the season.

On Monday the Silver pennants girls were away at Otaki playing Miramar where they managed to get 3 points leaving them 2^nd in the division.  The bronze girls were at home playing Shandon coming away with 4.5 points to lead the table.

Results from last week:  Grumpies played an Irish Stableford with Brian Russo having an excellent day coming in with 80 points from Rob Lopez and Sandy Bidwill on 68 points closely followed by Richard Thompson with 67 points.  Greg Dalton had a good day as he was the only one to get a two.

On Wednesday the ladies played LGU/Captains Trophy Qualifier/Shoot Out.  Marilyn MacKenzie won with a nett 70 from Sherry Weatherstone 73 and Katrina Burgess and Jenny Wilkie 74.  The only person to get a two was Jenny Wilkie and she had 2 of them but unfortunately for her she didn’t go in the birds nest.

The 9 holers had a putting competition with Sherry Howie winning with a very impressive 10 putts, 2^nd were Sandra Burgess and Jo Guscott with 15 putts and Pat Wood and Debbie Coom had 16 putts.  Nearest the pin on #8 was Mary Herrick who also had a two and nearest the pin #16 Tania Williamson.

Thursday Club had a good turnout with 56 out playing.  The winner on the day was Davis Lester Clarke with 40 points on a countback from Tony Taylor, Anna Possenniskie 37 points, Bill Gordon, Shayne Cater, Doug Clark and Sandy Bidwill 36 points.  Twos went to Doug Clark, Malcolm Wood, Chris Ranish, Paul Riddiford, Jason Shaw, Bob Lindberg and Bob Schofield.  Nearest the pin went to Dave Stevenson.

Competitions are now back on weekends and for those of you playing on a weekend if you are NOT in the competition please do not press Yes for the competition – read the screen!!!!!

Competition on Saturday was a Par round with Peter Schenk winning with -3 from Guy Walmsley.  There were no 2s.

That’s it for another week.

Kris

It is good to see the sunshine again after all the rain at the weekend but the course has certainly benefitted from it.  Opening Day was cancelled on Sunday as was Interclub on Saturday and Pennants on Monday.

Coming up this weekend we have the Dick Bennett 4BBB Stableford – this is open to everyone and the cost is $20/pair – tee off is at 10.30am – please send entries to the office by 5pm on Friday.

On the Club Noticeboard is the flyer for the St Johns Ambrose on Friday 1^st April – please note this is limited to the first 25 teams entered and paid.

Also on the Club Noticeboard is the flyer for the Featherborough Golf Thursday Open on 17^th March.  Entries to be emailed to entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

This weekend Div 3 are away at Te Marua and Div 11 are at Mahunga.  On Monday the Silver Pennants team are at Otaki and the Bronze Pennants team are hosting.

Results from last week:

Grumpies played a Par round with Doug Ferguson winning on +5 on a countback from Brent McKinlay, Rick Hargreaves +3 and Andrew Sim and Brett Abercrombie on +1.  There was only one 2 and that went to Shayne Cater.

On Wednesday the 9 and 18 hole ladies joined together to open their season with a fun Ambrose competition.  They played in teams of 4 over 13 holes.  The winners were “Dusk till Dawn’ Katrina, Jill, Marion and Diana with a round of 67.

Thursday Club had a good turnout with Brian Russo taking the money with 43 points from Rob Lopez 40, Pete Griffiths 39, Neil McKirdy and Paul Riddiford on 38.  Twos went to Malcolm Wood (2), Chris Ranish, Doug Clark, Brian Russo, Pete Griffiths, Jason Shaw, Rob Lopez, Glen Schofer and Pete Price.  Nearest the pin went to Neil McKirdy.

That’s all for this week – let’s hope this weekend is drier than the last!!

It is hard to believe that we are already into February.  Before I give results from last week can I please remind you all that you are required to scan in when you arrive at the course and masks are to be worn in the clubhouse unless you are sat down eating and/or drinking.

Some of the more observant of you may have noticed the Emergency Dunny (behind the 14^th green).  Usage instructions are inside the door – please be sure to follow them.  This has been kindly funded and will be maintained by the 9 Hole Club Members.

To the ladies out there I have a couple of ladies who are looking for some clubs – do you have a set you are no longer using (preferably from this Century!).  If you do please give me a call.

At the end of January we hosted the Spark Pro Am which went very well despite having to make some last minute changes to the running of the day.  Congratulations to all the winners – enjoy your prizes.  A list of prizes and prize winners is on the noticeboard for anyone that is interested.

Also on the noticeboard is information about a Level 1 Golf Rules Course in April – I think there are one or two of you out there that could benefit from this!

Interclub started on 29^th January with both Div 3 and Div 11 boys playing at home – Div 3 had an 8/7 win over Judgeford and Div 11 won 13/2 against Mornington.  The Silver Pennants team played on the Monday at Te Marua against Manor Park and had a 7.5/1.5 win.  All in all an excellent start to the season.

This Saturday both Mens teams are playing at home and the Silvers are hosting interclub on Monday.

This Sunday is Club Opening Day – you must register with the office by 5pm Friday – if you just turn up on Sunday you will be disappointed!

Results from last week:  Grumpies had a good turnout for their first round of the year with 30 turning up to play.  Phil Reid was the winner with 40 points on a countback to Mariana McDermott, Whitney Griffiths and Greg Dalton.  Twos went to Greg and Andrew McKenzie.

Thursday Club had 56 out playing.  Matt Thomas took the money with 41 points from Doug Ferguson 39, Alistair Petrie, Sheldon McNamara and Stu Taplin on 38.  Twos went to Matt, Sheldon, Alistair, Peter Schenk, Bob Lindberg, Bill Jago, Malcolm Wood, Malcolm Bridge and Jason Shaw.  Nearest the pin was Andy Morison.

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

Kris

Firstly, please note the course is closed tomorrow in preparation for the Pro Am on Thursday – if you can spare an hour or two in the morning to help clear up around the course (as per my email this morning) that would be great.

Secondly, the Committee has redefined a couple of areas on the course, namely on the left hand side of the 11^th fairway where there are new Totara plantings, this is now OOB and the GUR on the left hand side of the 17^th is now a penalty area (red pegs).  This will come into effect from Thursday.

This Saturday the Mens Interclub teams are both playing at home – good luck to them.

Grumpies will be starting back next Tuesday (1^st February).

Results from last week are:  1^st Dayle Scrimshaw 41 points on a countback from Richard Mills, George Kirk and Anna Possenniskie 40, Kane Sim and Chris Handley 39 and Martin Napier, Steve Lewis, Malcolm Wood and Bill Gordon 38 points.  Twos went to Shayne Hammond, Wayne Eagleson, Ed Elworthy, Doug Clark, Peter Griffiths, Richard Mills, George Kirk and Anna Possenniskie.  Nearest the pin went to Arthur Warren.

Short but sweet this week – lots to do before Thursday.  Good luck to all who are playing and fingers crossed for some good weather.

Kris

Another beautiful day out on the course.  Coming up this weekend we are hosting Titahi Bay on Saturday morning with approximately 70 players teeing off multiple tees and from lunchtime there is a wedding party of 30 players teeing off multiple tees so if you were thinking of playing please make it later in the day.

Next Thursday (27^th) we are hosting the Spark Pro Am so the course is closed.  The course is also closed on Wednesday (26^th) to allow the greens staff to prepare the course.   The only players allowed out on Wednesday will be Pros wishing to practice.

Some of you may have noticed that we now have new bins out on the course – it would be appreciated if you could ensure that you put your rubbish in the correct bin – they are clearly marked and for those tees that do not have bins on them please take your rubbish with you and not leave it lying around.

Results from Thursday Club :  there was a very good turnout last week with Griff Page taking the money with 44 points from David Stevenson and Vern Anton 40, Shayne Hammond, Emily Loughnan, Mariana McDermott, Richard Mills and Neil McKirdy 39 points.  Nearest the pin went to Al Petrie and twos went to Seamus O’Sullivan (2), Sandy Bidwill, Andy Morison, Chris Cole, Kris Chamberlain, Kane Sim, Peter Griffiths, Al Petrie, Sandra Petersen, Doug Clark, Shayne Hammond, Emily Loughnan and Dayle Scrimshaw.

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

Kris

Another beautiful day in the sunny Wairarapa with a steady stream of golfers going out to play.  To all of you who are booking tee times thank you – makes our job in the office a lot easier.

This week Thursday Club will be back to normal with catering and bar.

Results from last Thursday:  Nearest the pin Rob Smith, 2s went to Jason Burt, Brian Russo, Bruce Ward and Pete Griffiths.  1^st was Bruce Ward with 41 points from Pete Griffiths and Kane Sim 40, myself, Brian Russo and Kim Andrews 38 points.

Very short and sweet this week.

Kris

Martinborough Golf Report

Reporter: Ailsa Malneek

As we prepare for Christmas in less than a week and get ready to farewell 2019, there is still plenty of golf to be played out there… the recent rain will give the grass a new lease on life; and although the water tanks will be singing out, the mowers of lawns are inwardly groaning!! 

Grumpies results from last week – 1^st Bill Jones on +8, 2^nd = Guy Walmsley, Jason Shaw, Mariana McDermott and Alan eagle on +7, 6^th = Rick Hargreaves, Sandy Bidwill and Terry Blacktop on +5. The only two was Tony Taylor.

Last Thursday was another jaw-dropping, mathematical, phenomenon… 1^st Rob McCreary 54, 2^nd Dayle Scrimshaw 47. 3^rd Mariana McDermott 46, 4^th Bill Gordon 45, 5^th Ro Griffiths 44, 6^th = Gumboot Petersen & Ed Elworthy.  Twos, Malcolm Wood (2), Gumboot, Colin Whibley-Smith, Dean Schaef, Andrew McKenzie, Greg Dalton & Johnson Williams who also took out nearest the pin.

The weekend before last was the mixed foursomes – 36 holes played over the weekend, Gross – 1^st Pip & George Kirk 163, 2^nd Debbie & Martin Napier 169, 3^rd Kris & Rob 176. Nett – 1^st Team Gumboot 131, 2^nd Team Scrimshaw 133, 3^rd, Team Loe. Stableford – 1^st Billie & Ali Holmes 83. 2^nd Lizzie & Pete 79, 3^rd Felicity & Andrew 72. 

Last weekend was the Club Christmas Closing day and a good day was had by all involved! Results as follows (nett), 1^st Irene Lovejoy, Doug Clark, Bob Schofield & Steve Lewis 54, 2^nd Tingay Davidson, Derek Stephens, Gary Cuttance & Malcolm Bridge 55, 3^rd Malcolm Wood, Richard Mills, Andy Morison & Rob Lopez 55, 4^th Jason Shaw, Gumboot, Dean Schaef & Terry Blacktop 56.125. Nearest the pins went to Ro Griffiths, Rocky Hudson, Doug Clark & Emily Loughnan. 

We sadly said our farewells to Graham Stephenson this week; he and his wife Leonie have been caterers at our club for the last few years.  Graham’s cheery disposition and support for his community will not be forgotten – our thoughts are with Leonie, Tony & Jan and Nina.

We wrap up the year with Smiddy’s tournament today – good luck to all playing… prepare for a long round, and enjoy the company of your fellow golfers in memory of our good mate Neil Smith.

Look after you and yours, kia kaha and good golfing everyone!

Martinborough Golf Report

Reporter: Ailsa Malneek

This week saw the exciting unveiling of a new mower in Martinborough.  The “Thursday Club” players are gathered around a new greens mower which has been purchased due to the kindness of the late Ian Henderson (nicknamed Spacey) who left a very generous bequest to the club. Ian was a real stalwart of Martinborough for many years holding roles as president and patron during his golfing life. He was also a life member and an Eagle. His family presented the bequest at a recent tournament. The mower has been appropriately branded to his memory.

Mens Shootout Final
It was a balmy day for the men’s shoot-out on Sunday.  Fresh from driving over the Hill Kevin Williams lost in a six-way chip on the first hole. After a wayward tee shot, followed by some drains, Shane Hartnell was next to leave. Number 3 is always tricky and Pete Griffiths second wanted to wander right into the vines.  Phil Eberlien short of the Womens Tee was not what he had in mind on his departure card at gate four. Bull Hill saw a three-way chip off with John Errington given a yellow card. Another chip off on number 6 saw a six-inch differential with debutante Doug Ferguson told to try again next year.  Rounding the Oaks on number 7 the Referees were forced to bring out the tape measure and with a dead heat on the first chip, it was Dale Scrimshaw who was shown the door.  Bob Schofield departed after a three-way chip on number 8. Richard Mills planted a stunning drive down the fairway on nine only to lose with a short chip. The tenth caused angst to first timer Rob Lopez, he learnt that you just go for it. Another soul to fall from a wayward tee shot and no shots Colin Whibley-Smith hopped on the trailer at 11.  Ro Griffiths was one of two to hit OB on 12 unfortunately his recovery was not good enough to stay the distance. The 13th and Glen Harper found himself in a five-way chip off and there were no ands for him. Another chip off on 14 and Gary Cuttance was given the order. On the 15th four of the five remaining had another chip off, this time Trevor Petersen was told to park his cart.  Onto the 16th and the two players without shots chipped off with John Warners chip four inches too long.  Going up 17th the players were clearly tiring at this stage with Alec Donderman finally faltering after a magnificent 16 holes.  The last two standing were Guy Warmsley and Mark Lucock. Great drives from both with solid seconds, their third shots very average, Guy missed his four-foot putt to hand Mark the Stacey Hartnell Memorial Trophy for 2019. Not bad considering he survived after having a nine on number two and being a party to numerous chip offs.   Congrats to Mark and everyone who made the day very entertaining – Thanks to Tora for the write-up!