Category: Club News

Hello Golfers.

🌳 Wood working bee – tomorrow Wednesday 5 March 9am, 11 tee. There will be two splitters operating. BYO earmuffs, safety gear, and chainsaws. Yummy smoko will be provided.

Coring – It’s that time of year again. THE COURSE WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY 11th to THURSDAY 13th MARCH.

⛳⛳Other course update – work has begun on the new STONE BRIDGE across the drain on the 11^th tee. The bridge will be a stonework bridge with a gentle curve allowing golfers to cross the culvert with ease either on foot or cart. It will add to the beauty of the golf course and will be immediately visible as you drive into the club or are enjoying a drink on the deck of the clubhouse. 

Thanks must be given to Dayle Scrimshaw for navigating the project through the council consent process and his assistance with the design requirements. Davis Lester Clarke will be doing the construction with help from Dayle and Gumboot, and stonework oversight being given by Gavin Coulsen.

This project is not a cost on the Golf Club but it is the vision of and is being funded by a small group of members. Any other members who would like to contribute to the project either by means of the sweat of their brow in helping select and shift rocks or by a cash donation, should talk to Bob Tosswill or Pete Price 🙂

Grumpies results 25 February – Par round, 1st Johnny Gray +7, 2nd – 5th all on +2 in the following order – Bruce Sollitt, Chris Handley, Lachie McLeod, and Brent McKinlay. Brent got a Two on #6, and Bob Lindberg on #16.

Thursday Club results 27 February – Stableford round, 1st Matt Thomas 44, 2nd Johnny Gray 43, 3rd – 5th all on 41 in the following order – Griff Page, Stu Taplin, and Bob Schofield. Matt Thomas had a great day, also scoring two Twos on #8 and #16. A Two on #6 for Malcolm Wood, #8 for Seanoa Isaac, Chris Handley, and Dayle Scrimshaw, Vern Anton on #12, and Chris Ranish on #16. Nearest the Pin for Pete Price.

Coming up:

Wed 5 March – Wood working bee

Sat 8 March – Men’s Interclub – Div 2 @ home vs Mornington, Div 9 @ home vs Karori, Div 12 @ Otaki vs Otaki

Sat 8 & Sun 9 March – Weekend Comps – Medal/Putting, Shoot Out rounds 3 & 4, $20 cash to enter

Sun 9 March – Tilson Salver @ Mahunga vs Masterton

Happy golfing 🙂

Hello Golfers.

A round up of the 9-hole and 18-hole Ladies this week.

9-hole Group results – Wednesday 12 February – The weather played ball – we were all suitably impressed with the lunch offerings – delicious thanks Tennessee – Lu Little played a great shot out of the ditch on #7 – Tania Williamson got her first Two on #6.

Best nett scores – 1st Tania Williamson nett 25, 2nd Tingay Davidson nett 26, 3rd Jenny Tosswill nett 29. PGG Wrightson’s closest to the pin – #8 no one, #16 Tingay.

Wednesday 19 February – Par round – 1st Lu Little an impressive +5, 2nd Gaylene Selby-Neal +4, 3rd Jane Fanselow-Price +3 on a countback from Sherryl Howie and Kay Harvey. PGG Wrightson’s closest to the pin #8 Gaylene, #16 Tingay.

18-hole Group results – from Wednesday 18 February – 1st Georgie Wadey with an impressive +8, 2nd Sherry Weatherstone & Honor Clark with wonderful +6, 4th Sarah Monaghan +5, 5th Sharon Jephson +3.

Closest to the pin was Diana Donald on #6 & Sherry on #8
Closest to the pin on Wednesday 11 was Ju Allen on #6 & Netia Morison on #8.

Great Coffee, Now at the Club! ☕⛳

We’re excited to bring Martinborough Coffee Company’s Bullrush Blend to the golf club—so you can enjoy a top-quality brew before, during, or after your round! As a small-batch coffee roastery based right here in Martinborough, they’re passionate about crafting exceptional coffee using only organic and fair-trade beans.

At Martinborough Coffee Company, they believe great coffee starts with quality, sustainability, and community. That’s why they carefully source their beans from ethical farms, ensuring farmers are paid fairly while delivering the best flavours to your cup. They roast in small batches to bring out the unique characteristics of each bean, so every sip is fresh, rich, and full of flavour.

As a thank-you to golf club members, they’re offering 15% off all online orders—just use the code #GOLF25 at the checkout. Whether you’re after whole beans, ground coffee, or even a subscription, you’ll find everything you need at www.martinboroughcoffeecompany.co.nz

They love talking coffee, so if you see them around, don’t hesitate to say hi! Whether you want brewing tips, the perfect grind size, or just a chat over a great cup of coffee, they’re always happy to help.
Support local, drink great coffee, and enjoy every round—on and off the course!

Tip – Entering Weekend Comps – 3 easy steps- 1. pay $5 cash to the box, 2. write your name in the book, 3. tick the correct box when you get your card.

Coming up:

Fri 28 February – Riverside Cup @ Pahiatua vs Eketahuna

Sat 1 March – Martinborough Fair, and all Interclub games are away – Div 2 @ Karori vs Karori, Div 9 @ BFHGC vs BFHGC, Div 12 @ Manor Park vs Manor Park

Sat 1 & Sun 2 March – Weekend Comps – Stableford

Mon 3 March – Ladies Interclub – Silver vs PBGC @ Boulcott’s Farm, Bronze vs Otaki @ Masterton

Mon 3 March – 9-hole Interclub hosting 12 teams @ Martinborough

Happy golfing 🙂

Hello Golfers.

Last weeks Thursday Club Stableford winners were Greg Dalton, Dayle Scrimshaw, and Shayne Hammond. Two twos for John Warner, and Twos for Sandy Bidwill, Bob Lindberg, Doug Clark, Malcolm Wood, and Shayne Hammond.

Weekend competitions have started and Saturday was a fizzer with no entries. Sunday Par winners were Karen Shaw, Alison Tipler, and Vern Anton. Twos for Mark Gray and Doug Clark.

Tip – Entering Weekend Comps – 3 easy steps- 1. pay $5 cash to the box, 2. write your name in the book, 3. tick the correct box when you get your card.

Coming up:

Sat 22 & Sun 23 February – Weekend Comps – Medal/Putting, Shoot Out Rounds 1 & 2 – $20 cash please to enter Shootout

Fri 28 February – Riverside Cup @ Pahiatua vs Eketahuna

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

Sat 1 March – Martinborough Fair, and all Interclub games are away – Div 2 @ Karori vs Karori, Div 9 @ BFHGC vs BFHGC, Div 12 @ Manor Park vs Manor Park

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

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

Happy golfing 🙂

Hello Golfers.

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

The pilot arrangement ended on 31 December 2024.

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

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

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

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

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

Coming up:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Happy golfing 🙂

Hello Golfers.

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

A reminder

Our hours of Operation 

Mon-Sun

Clubhouse office hours   08:30 to 16:30

Cabinet food             08:30 to 17:00

Bar                    10:30 to 17:00

Wed-Sun

Bar menu              10:30 to 16:30

Coming up:

Wed 5 February – Ladies Open Day

Sun 9 February – Marquis Shield @ Eketahuna

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

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

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

Happy golfing 🙂

Hello Golfers.

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

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

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

Coming up:

Thu 23 January – Pro Am 2025

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

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

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

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

Hello Golfers.

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

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

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

 

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

The Office is closed on Christmas Day only.

 

Coming up:

Christmas Day & New Years!!

Tue 14 January – Tuesday Tome resumes

Thu 23 January – Pro Am 2025

Sat 25 January – Men’s Interclub starts

Mon 27 January – Ladies Interclub starts

 

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

Hello Golfers.

Masterborough Tournament – Martinborough won with 33.24 points vs Masterton with 31.28 points. Men’s winners Div 0-18, 1st Johnny Gray 44 points on a countback from John Warner, 3rd George Kirk 39 points. Men’s Div 19-36, 1st Tony Taylor 38 points, 2nd Kerrin McGoverin 35 points on a countback from David Candlish. Ladies’ winner’s 1st Kris Mason 44 points, 2nd Emily Loughnan 39 points, 3rd Lyle Griffiths 37 points. Ladies Nearest the Pin on #6 Anna Possenniskie, Men’s Nearest the Pin on #8 John Warner. Longest Drive – Emily Loughnan. Twos – #6 Glen Schofer, #8 John Warner, Jason Shaw, Tony Taylor, #12 Ross Dymond, #16 Kris Mason, Johnny Gray, Shayne Hammond.

Smiddy’s Tournament – Thursday 12 December – always a popular event, Register to entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz or Register early on the day for a 12.15pm start, $10 entry fee, great prizes, yellow ball competition.

Xmas Cheer & Closing Day – Sunday 15 December – Two Person Canadian 4somes Best Stableford, Pick your own partner or get paired up on the day. Register to entries@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz by Friday please, so that the draw can be done on Saturday. $20 entry fee, followed by a light BBQ, end of year Men’s & Tournament prizegiving, and a Clubhouse fundraising activity.

Grumpies – Results from the Stableford round on Tuesday 3 December – 1st Kris Mason 41 points, 2nd on a countback on 39 points in this order Malcolm Bridge, Richard Waddy, Mariana McDermott. Twos on #6 for Andy Morison, Bruce Sollitt, Alistair Petrie, and on #16 Malcolm Bridge.

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thursday 5 December – 1st Felicity Warren 41 points, 2nd Brian Russo 40 points on a countback from Ro Griffiths, 4th Rob McCreary 39 points. Twos on #8 for Malcolm Bridge, David Stevenson, and Ailsa Malneek, on #12 Jason Shaw, and on #16 Chris Hanson, and John Monaghan. Nearest the Pin was Malcolm Bridge.

Missing Martinborough Star Article – Unfortunately due to an error at the Martinborough Star the December Martinborough Golf Club article was omitted. This was disappointing as it was a shout out to all winners during the year and the clubhouse build. The article is attached. The Star have apologised for the error and promised us a big spread in the February 2025 edition when hopefully we can showcase the opening of the clubhouse and the Pro-am.

No Sunday Club 15 December. Going forward, regular Sunday Club 10am on a Sunday, unless there is a tournament on. Please make your own Saturday arrangements if Sunday is unavailable.

 

Coming up:

Wednesday 11 December 4.45pm – An update from Miramar board members, 5.30pm – Annual General Meeting

Thursday 12 December – Smiddy’s Tournament – Thursday Club

Sunday 15 December – Xmas Cheer & Closing Day

Hello Golfers.

Grumpies – Results from the Stableford round on Tuesday 26 November – 1st David Candlish 40 points on a countback from Bruce Sollitt, 3rd Rob McCreary 39 points on a countback from Sandy Bidwill. Twos were Pete Price on #6, and Sandy Bidwill on #16.

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thursday 28 November – 1st Andrew Sim 42 points, 2nd Steve Croft 39 points, 3rd Rob McCreary 38 points, 4th Bob Schofield 37 points. David Stevenson got a Two on #6, George Kirk on #8, and on #16 Johnson Williams. Nearest the Pin was Derek Stephens.

No Sunday Club 8 & 15 December. Going forward, regular Sunday Club 10am on a Sunday, unless there is a tournament on. Please make your own Saturday arrangements if Sunday is unavailable.

 

Coming up:

Sunday 8 December – Masterborough Tournament @ Martinborough

Wednesday 11 December 4.45pm – An update from Miramar board members, 5.30pm – Annual General Meeting

Thursday 12 December – Smiddy’s Tournament – Thursday Club

Sunday 15 December – Xmas Cheer & Closing Day

Hello Golfers.

The competition on Saturday was Stableford. 1st Emily Loughnan 37 points, 2nd Alec Dondertman 36 points, 3rd Brett Abercrombie 34 points. There was one Two on #8 for Rick Thompson.

9-hole Ladies – On Wednesday, the 9-hole ladies had their end of year Christmas golf and luncheon. This was a fantastic day with fun golf, games, and lots of laughs. The lunch was held at Pete and Jane Fanselow- Price’s home.  We were all suitably impressed with a delicious two course lunch catered by Adrian Tyler. The afternoon was finished off singing Christmas carols around the piano. We just have our Shootout to complete, scheduled for the 4 December to wrap up the year.

18-hole Ladies – Shootout winner was Sarah Monaghan, 2nd Lyle Griffiths, 3rd Karen Delehanty. Congratulations ladies.

Grumpies – Results from the Par round on Tuesday 19 November – 1st Pete Halstead +3, 2nd – 8th, all on +2 in this order – Derek Stephens, Kris Mason, Karen Stephens, Griff Page, Malcolm Bridge, Ray Matthews, and Pete Price. Twos were Chris Ranish on #6, and Derek Stephens #16.

Thursday Club – Stableford results from Thursday 21 November – 1st Rob Smith 40 points, 2nd, and 3rd on 38 points Rob McCreary and Ed Elworthy. Bevan Sweeney got a Two on #7, Malcolm Wood on #8, and on #16 Shayne Hammond and Seamus O’Sullivan. Nearest the Pin was Malcolm Wood.

Sunday Club – 10am Sunday 1 December, be ready by 9.55am.

Very sad news to hear that John Tanner passed away last week. Our thoughts are with his family and golfing friends.

For Sale – MGI Zip X1 electric trundler. $1,000 ONO. Here is a link to the Trade Me listing which has photos.  https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/golf/trundlers-carts/listing/5038251828  This unit is in excellent condition and is just on two and a half years old. These are $1,500.00 new. Accessories included are seat, umbrella holder and phone cradle. Also included is a spare push button and accessory knob and a charger naturally also comes with it. Life is easy with this unit, press the button and away it goes so you can walk alongside and then press the button again to stop it when you get to your ball.

Coming up:

Friday 29 November 5.30pm – Open Committee Evening in the marquee

Sunday 8 December – Masterborough Tournament @ Martinborough

Wednesday 11 December 4.45pm – An update from Miramar board members, 5.30pm – Annual General Meeting

Sunday 15 December – Xmas Cheer & Closing Day