Category: Club News

The course is once again looking good for ducks but not golfers – same could be said for the office as well!!

At the weekend the Interclub boys played with Div 3 at home having a good win against Karori.  In the four ball matches wins went to Jason & Troy Shaw, Kingi Kaiwai & Josh Hawkins, Randal Warner & Dayle Harwood.  John Warner & Tim Richards halved their match.  In the singles wins went to Troy, Jason, Kingi, John, Tim, Randal and Dayle.  Div 10 were over at Waikanae with Colin Whibley-Smith and Rob Lopez winning their four ball and Colin also went on to win his singles match.

On Monday the Pennants teams were out with Silvers playing at Manor Park against Royal Wellington Green.  Wins went to Emily Loughnan & Jenny Wilkie in the four ball and Carol Parkinson and Jenny also had wins in their singles matches.

The Combo team were playing at Te Marua against Manor Park with Julie Weber & Honor Clark and Angela Busby & Julie Dondertman winning their four balls.  Julie W halved her singles match and Angle and Julie D won theirs.

Last week there was a good turnout of Grumpies with Rick Hargreaves leading the way with 38 points, Ro Griffiths and Ali Holmes 37, Rob Lopez, Andrew McKenzie, Greg Dalton, Bob Schofield and Wayne Phelps all on 36 points.  Pete Price was the only one who managed to get a two.

On Wednesday the Ladies had their Opening Day with a very good turnout of both 18 and 9 holers who played a 12 hole competition.  Everyone seemed to enjoy the day judging from the laughter coming from the lounge.

Not quite as many as usual played Thursday Club last week with Michael & Ro Griffiths both coming in with 40 points, Paul Riddiford 39, Sandra Petersen, Lisa-Marie Ireland, Wayne Phelps and Neil McKirdy all with 38 points.  Nearest the pin was Sandra and Jason Shaw was the only person to get a two.

On Sunday it was Opening Day when a Mystery Partner 4BBB was played – this seemed to go down very well with everyone as nobody had any idea who their partner was (not even the organisers!!).  Gross results:  1^st Shane Colton & Robbie Robinson (75), 2^nd Brian Russo & Netia Morison (76), 3^rd John Warner & Tora Boyne (76) and 4^th George Fenwick & Vern Anton (78).  Nett results:  1^st Brett Abercrombie & Michael Griffiths (58), 2^nd Mark Mason & Honor Clark (60), 3^rd Rosie Collins & Whitney Griffiths (61) and 4^th Lyle Griffiths & Malcolm Bridge (61).  Stableford results:  1^st Andy Morison & Sarah Monaghan (49), 2^nd Marilyn MacKenzie & Robbie Walters (47), 3^rd Julie Dondertman & Shayne Hammond (46) and 4^th Carol Parkinson & John Monaghan (45).    Nearest the pins went to Robbie Walters #6, Sarah Monaghan #8, Michael Bing #12 & Josh Moorby #16.  Twos went to Sandra Petersen, Paul McKenzie, Sarah Monaghan and Lyle Griffiths.

This week competitions start (weather permitting) with the Ladies playing LGU/Shoot out, 9 holers have a putting round and at the weekend the competition is Par.

Interclub boys are playing at home on Saturday so the 1^st tee is closed until 10.30am.

Coming up next month we have Featherborough Golf Thursday Open on 23^rd March and Friday 31^st March is St John Wairarapa Charity Golf Tournament.

That’s it from a very damp golf course.

Kris

It’s another beautiful day in paradise with a number of players out enjoying the sunshine.

This Sunday is Club Opening Day – at the moment not too many of you have put your names down – not very helpful for the organisers or caterers.  Can you please let the office know if you intend playing – tee off is 10.30am

On Saturday the Interclub boys are playing – Div 3 are at home against Karori and Div 10 away at Waikanae – good luck to all that are playing.

We have been informed by Carterton Golf Club that they have increased their green fees and fees for local affiliated players are now $20 for 18 holes and $15 for 9 holes.

Results from last week:   Grumpies played a Par round (everyones favourite) with Bob Tosswill having a good round coming in +4, Wayne Phelps +3 and Andy Morison, Rob Lopez and Malcolm Wood all on +1.  Jason Shaw was the only one to get a two.

There was a good turnout for Thursday Club with Chris Ranish winning with 39 points on a countback from Wes Patrick, Nick Morison 38, Brent McKinlay, Lloyd Warren and Sheldon McNamara all on 37 points.  Nearest the pin went to Tora Boyne and Anna Possenniskie, Pete Griffiths and Rob Smith all had twos.

Short and sweet this week.

Kris

This weekend saw the interclub boys playing their first rounds with both teams having home games.  Div 3 were playing Te Marua with Tim Fenwick and Nick Morison winning their 4 ball match and Kingi Kaiwai, John Warner, Chris Ranish and Tim F winning their singles and Jason Shaw getting a half.  Div 10 started well with Rob Coy & Shayne Cater, Seanoa Isaac & Seamus O’Sullivan and Tiawharangi Aranui & Pete Griffiths all winning their 4 ball matches.  In the singles Shayne, Seanoa, Seamus, Pete, Steve Croft and Brent McKinlay all had wins.

On Monday the ladies had Pennants with the Silvers playing at Shandon against Royal Wellington Gold.  Sherry Weatherstone & Jenny Wilkie had a good win in their 4 ball match and Ju Allen & Carol Parkinson halved their match.  In the singles Sherry and Jenny both had wins.

The Combo team were playing at Judgeford against Paraparaumu where Julie Dondertman & Sarah Monaghan won their 4 ball match.  In the singles Marilyn MacKenzie halved her match and Julie and Sarah both won theirs.

Results from last week:   Grumpies played a Stableford round with Rick Hargreaves winning with 37 points, Pete Price 36, Whitney Griffiths 35 and Chris Handley and Rob Lopez 34 points.  Twos went to Mike Griffiths, Brian Russo, Jason Shaw and Wayne Phelps.

Thursday saw a good turnout with Bob Tosswill taking the money with 39 points, Dayle Harwood 38, Ailsa Malneek, Charles Purcell and Wayne Phelps 37 points.  Twos went to Lloyd Warren and Lisa Marie Ireland and Seamus O’Sullivan was nearest the pin.

Coming up on Sunday 12^th February is Opening Day – if you wish to play please let the office know.

That’s it for this week.

Kris

Last Tuesday Grumpies had a good turnout with Ed Brown taking the money with 40 points, Andrew McKenzie, John Tanner and Kane Sim 38, Mariana McDermott, Martin Napier and Raymond Matthews 37 points.  Twos went to Ro Griffiths, Kane Sim, John Tanner, Ed Brown and Jason Shaw.  Next Tuesday (20^th) will be the last Grumpies until 17^th January.

Thursday Club also had a good turnout with Lloyd Warren winning with 41 points, George Kirk and Rob Lopez 39, Jason Shaw 37 and Greg Dalton 36 points.  Nearest the pin went to Griff Page and twos went to Vern Anton, Lloyd Warren, Andy Morison, Griff Page, Jason Shaw, Pete Price and Mark Mason.

On Sunday we had our Members Only Xmas Cheer and Closing Day.  The competition was Lone Ranger and the winning team with 91 points was Ro Griffiths, Angela Busby, Colin Whibley-Smith and Ed Brown, 2^nd Kris Chamberlain, Karen Shaw, Chris Brown and Trevor Petersen (89), 3^rd Rob Coy, Andy Morison, Brent McKinlay and Randal Warner (88), 4^th Guy Walmsley, Rick Hargreaves and Jane Fanselow-Price (86), 5^th Anna Possenniskie, Neil McKirdy, Bob Schofield and Kelly Taylor (85) and 6^th Nigel Malneek, Chris Ranish, JD Smith and Derek Stephens (83).  Nearest the pins were Peter Schenk #6, Neil McKirdy #8, Glen Schofer #12 and Mary Isaac #16.  Longest drives went to George Fenwick 0-18, Vern Anton 19+, Mary Isaac 0-18 and Nicola Warren 19+.  Best Stableford for the ladies went to Jane Fanselow-Price with 49 points and 2^nd was Marilyn MacKenzie with 46.  Best Stableford for the men was Pete Halstead with 39 points and 2^nd David Stevenson also on 39.

This Thursday is Smiddy’s Tournament – if you are playing please make sure to have your card in before 12pm and the cost is $10.

That’s it for another week.

Kris

The golfing year is nearly over with Members only Xmas Cheer & Closing Day on Sunday and Smiddy’s Tournament next Thursday (15^th).  If you are keen to play in either or both of these please let the office know – it really helps the match committee with organising  prizes and catering.

Tomorrow night (Wednesday) is the AGM starting at 5.30pm- relevant documentation has already been circulated – can you please let the office know of any apologies.

Ju Allen has asked me to pass on her apologies to Anna Possenniskie for missing her off the prize list on Sunday.  Talking of Sunday we hosted the Masterborough Tournament – the average stableford score for Masterton was 29.9 and for Martinborough was 32.60.  The winners in the Ladies division were:  1^st Karen Shaw 41, 2^nd Bindy McLeod 40, 3^rd Jill Lockett (Masterton) 37, 4^th Carol Parkinson 37, 5^th Ju Allen 36, 6^th Anna Possenniskie 36, 7^th Sherry Weatherstone 35, 8^th Emily Loughnan 35, 9^th Sue Fox 34 and 10^th Sandra Petersen 34.  In the mens division:  1^st Seamus O’Sullivan 42, 2^nd George Kirk 41, 3^rd Brett Abercrombie 39, 4^th Glenn Harper 38, 5^th Pete Halstead 37, 6^th Trevor Petersen 37, 7^th Rob Lopez 36, 8^th Mark Mason 35, 9^th Ritch Wood 35 and 10^th Dayle Scrimshaw 35.  Twos went to Sherry Weatherstone (2), Martin Napier, Anna Possenniskie, Seamus O’Sullivan, Emily Loughnan, Jason Shaw, Karen Shaw, George Kirk, Rob Lopez, John Warner, Murray Johnston (Masterton) and Murray Schofield (Masterton).   Longest drives:  ladies 0-18.4 Anna Possenniskie, 18.5+ Marie Scrimshaw, men 0-18 Sam Forrester (Masterton), 19+ Trevor Petersen.  Nearest the pins:  #6 Seamus O’Sullivan, #8 Sherry Weatherstone, #12 Nuki Gordon (Masterton) and #16 Ritch Wood.

That’s all for this week.

Kris

There has been a great response for entries to our Pro Am – the field is now full with a waiting list.

Sunday  11th December is Members Xmas Cheer & Closing Day – more details to follow.

Thursday 15^th December we are hosting Smiddy’s Tournament – more information next week.

Ladies – Summer Cup and Summer Eclectics sheets are up on the noticeboard.

Results from last week:  Grumpies played a Stableford round with Tony Taylor leading the way with 38 points, Martin Napier 37, Malcolm Bridge and Andy Morison 36 points.  Kane Sim was the only person to get a two.

Thursday Club had a $10 tournament which had dinner vouchers donated by Parehua and meat packs donated by Trevor Petersen.  Prizes went down to 20^th with Ju Allen first with 38 points on a countback from Trevor Petersen, 3^rd Bob Schofield, 4^th Robbie Robinson, 5^th Nick Morison, 6^th Sarah Monaghan, 7^th Tony Taylor, 8^th Bob Lindberg, 9^th Bill Gordon, 10^th Angela Busby, 11^th Ed Brown, 12^th Rob Smith, 13^th George Kirk, 14^th John Warner, 15^th Rob Coy, 16^th Kheinan Morrissey, 17^th Paul Riddiford, 18^th David Stevenson, 19^th Raymond Matthews and 20^th Neil McKirdy.  Twos went to John Warner and Rob Smith.  Longest drives:  Men 0-18 Jason Shaw, 19+ Greg Dalton, Ladies Angela Busby.  Nearest the pins:  #6 Wayne Phelps, #8 John Warner, #12 Bill Gordon and #16 Shayne Hammond.

On Sunday we held the Shoot Out finals.  The ladies winner was Bindy McLeod, 2^nd Netia Morison, 3^rd Lyle Griffiths and 4^th Kris Chamberlain.  The mens winner was Trevor Petersen, 2^nd Martin Napier, 3^rd Colin Whibley-Smith and 4^th Steve Croft.  Well done to everyone who played and thank you to those who came out the support the players.

That’s it for another week.

There are a number of golfers out enjoying the sunshine today with conditions getting quite breezy which will hopefully keep any rain away.

This week Thursday Club is having a $10 tournament – everyone is welcome – please make sure you have your card in by midday for a 12.15pm tee off.  You can make up your own four or just go into the draw.

Sunday 4^th December we are hosting the Masterborough Tournament – as we have managed to regain the Baarbraa Trophy, The Bidwill/Leckie Cup and the Lady Stout we need to make it four in a row.  Please let the office know if you are keen to play – registration is from 10.30am with an 11.30am tee off.

Wednesday 7^th December it is the AGM which will be held in the clubhouse starting at 5.30pm – all financial members are welcome.

Sunday 11^th December is our Xmas Cheer/Closing Day – more details to follow.

Results from last week:  Grumpies played a Stableford round with Mariana McDermott winning with 39 points, Ro Griffiths 38, Mary Isaac 37, Max Charmley (Dannevirke) and Seamus O’Sullivan 35 points.  Twos went to Ro Griffiths, Malcolm Wood, Paul Harris and Rick Hargreaves.

On Wednesday the ladies had a combined day and played a 10 hole fun competition followed by their Closing Day and AGM.

Thursday we held our Murray Halberg Day with the weather doing its best to spoil it for everyone.  The majority of the players were called in but unfortunately a few didn’t hear the hooter so completed their round and came in looking extremely soggy.  The raffle and auction were very well supported so thank you to everyone for your generosity.

On Saturday we hosted our 36 Hole Mixed 4Somes tournament.  The winners of the Gross were George Kirk & Pip Smith (172), 2^nd Alex & Aimee Jones (Kapiti) (166) and 3^rd Martin Napier & Debbie Donaldson (170).  The Nett winners were Pete Halstead and Mariana McDermott (141), 2^nd Sandy Bidwill & Alison Tipler (143) and 3^rd Garth Lippitt & Britta Fraser (Boulcott & Judgeford) (144).  Stableford winners were Trevor Petersen & Julie Weber (73), 2^nd Steve & Anne Ricketts (Waikanae) (73) and 3^rd Doug & Olivia Clark (71).  Nearest the pin in 2 on number 10 Doug Clark (am) and Nicky Stephenson (pm).

Sunday was the last Club competition of the year with Brian Russo taking the honours with 39 points, Blake Walker also on 39, Phil Eberlein 38 and Ed Brown 37 points.  Twos went to Jason Shaw, John Warner, Glenn Harper and Brian Russo.

That’s all for this week.

Kris

Perfect conditions for golf today so there should be some good scores this afternoon from the Grumpies.

This Thursday is our Murray Halberg Day, cards in by 11.30am for a 12.00pm tee off, entry is $20 and there are raffles and an auction after golf.

On Saturday we are hosting our 36 Hole Mixed 4Somes – find a partner and get your entry in to the office.  Registration is 8.30am for a 9.00am tee off.

On Sunday 27^th November we have the Shoot Out Final and we need a large trailer for the day – if you have one or know of someone who has one please let either Sandra Petersen or Pete Griffiths know.

Last Friday the Ladies hosted Royal Wellington Ladies to compete for the Lady Stout.  The day started with morning tea before golf which was followed by lunch.  The format of the competition was Stableford.  It has been a few years since we won the trophy but on Friday Royal Wellington had to leave it behind as the average score for Martinborough was 31.785 and Royal Wellington 29.666. Congratulations to all who played.

On Sunday the Royal Wellington men came over to compete for the Bidwill/Leckie Cup and enjoyed a light lunch before golf followed by dinner.  The format of the day was singles, 4BBB and an 8 ball with the final result Martinborough 33 Royal Wellington 15.  That’s what I call a convincing win!!

Last Tuesday the Grumpies played a Par round with Malcolm Wood leading the way on +3, Martin Napier, Pete Halstead and Mariana McDermott +2.  Twos went to Paul Harris (2), Malcolm Wood (2), Martin Napier, Wayne Phelps, Alan Isaac and Terry Blacktop.

On Wednesday the ladies played their 36 Hole Strokeplay Championship with Anna Possenniskie winning best gross, Kris Chamberlain 2^nd.  Best Nett went to Bernadette Pitcher, Felicity Warren 2^nd.  Twos went to Kris, Felicity, Bindy McLeod and Ju Allen.

On Thursday the winner was Shane Hislop with 37 points on a countback from Ed Elworthy and Malcolm Bridge, Trevor Petersen and Kris Chamberlain 36, Derek Stephens and Bob Tosswill both on 35 points.  Nearest the pin went to Ed Elworthy and twos went to Rob Lopez, Malcolm Bridge and Wayne Phelps.

On Saturday it was the last qualifying round for the Shoot Out final.  The winner was Jason Shaw with nett 70 and Guy Walmsley nett 72.  John Warner had 27 putts and there were no twos.

That’s it for another week – the ladies have their AGM and Closing Day tomorrow and the Club AGM is to be held on Wednesday 7^th December in the Clubhouse at 5.30pm.

Kris

The course is looking stunning today and a number of Grumpies are out enjoying the fine weather.

Can I please remind those of you who won trophies last year to return them asap as they need to be engraved before Closing Day.

This Saturday is the final chance to get into the Shoot Out Final which will be played on Sunday 27^th November.

On Sunday we are hosting Royal Wellington to contest the Bidwill/Leckie Cup – the course will be closed from 11.30am so if you intend to play in the morning you will need to be off the course by then.

Thursday 17^th November it is our Murray Halberg Day – if you intend playing you will need to have your card in by 11.30am for a 12.00pm tee off.  Entry is $20.

Saturday 19^th November we have the 36 Hole Mixed 4Somes – there are still places available so find yourself a partner and enter with the office.

On to results from last week:  Grumpies played a Stableford round with Tony Taylor winning with 39 points, Trevor Petersen, Griff Page and Chris Handley all had 38 points.  Twos went to Wayne Phelps, Ed Brown, Malcolm Wood and Paul Harris.

Last Wednesday the 9 holers had their Shoot Out final with Debbie Coom winning from Jane Fanselow-Price 2^nd, Sherryl Howie 3^rd, Tania Williamson 4^th, Jill Murphy 5^th, Jo Guscott 6^th, Pat Wood 7^th, Kay Harvey 8^th, Billie Holmes 9^th and Michele Falleni 10^th.

Not quite as many as usual playing on Thursday with Vern Anton winning with 36 points from Michael Tosswill also on 36, Duncan Didsbury, Ed Elworthy and Chris Handley all on 34 points.  Nearest the pin was Rob Keall (Manor Park) and there were no twos.

The finals of the Club Championships were played on Saturday, and the winners were:

Ladies:  Silvers:  Sandra Petersen beat Debbie Donaldson, Bronze A:  Julie Weber beat Marie Scrimshaw, Bronze B:  Karen Stephens beat Alison Tipler, Bronze A Plate:  Emily Loughnan beat Karen Shaw.

Men:  Seniors:  Tony Russo beat Troy Shaw, Intermediates:  Seamus O’Sullivan beat George Kirk, Juniors:  Dayle Scrimshaw beat Trevor Petersen.

Sunday was the penultimate Shoot Out qualifying round with Martin Napier leading the way on nett 72, Trevor Petersen 73 and Shayne Cater 74.  Twos went to Martin Napier, Trevor Petersen and myself.

That’s it for another week.

Kris

We are getting to the busy time of year – Club Championship finals are this Saturday and it would be great to see members out supporting the finalists.  Tee off is from 8.30am with a short break for lunch followed by the second round.

If you have any trophies at home could you please return them to the club within the next week (preferably clean!!) so that we can arrange for them to be engraved ready for the next recipient.

Results from last week:   Grumpies played a Stableford round with Bob Schofield leading the way with 42 points, Chris Handley 38, Rick Hargreaves and Mariana McDermott 37 points.  Twos went to Andy Morison, Seamus O’Sullivan, Wayne Phelps and Tony Taylor.

On Wednesday the 9 holers played their Club Championship finals with Debbie Coom winning on the 17^th hole against Jane Fanselow-Price in the A division and Kay Harvey won the B division against Jo Guscott.

The Ladies played a nett round last week with Ju Allen winning with a nett 66, Jaquee Reid  and Marilyn MacKenzie 70, Mary Isaac 71 and Adele Cairns nett 73.  Nearest the pins went to Diana Donald on #6 and Netia Morison on #8.  There were no twos.

Thursday Club winner last week was Arthur Warren with 40 points, Sandy Bidwill 38, George Kirk and Raymond Matthews 37 points.  Twos went to Troy Shaw, John Warner, Richard Thompson, Arthur Warren and Jason Shaw.  Nearest the pin was John Warner.

Saturdays competition was a Par round with Marilyn MacKenzie running away in first place on +8 from Alison Tipler on -1.  Marilyn was the only one to get a two.

On Sunday we hosted Eketahuna in the Baarbraa Trophy with the final result being Eketahuna 31.55 and Martinborough 31.61 and the trophy now has pride of place in the clubhouse.  Individual results were Emily Loughnan 44 points, Marilyn MacKenzie 41, Alison Tipler and Alec Dondertman 40, Netia Morison 39, David Cameron (Eke)38, Brett Abercrombie and Richard Hodge (Eke) 37 and Aage Terpstra (Eke) and Simon Buckley (Eke) 36 points.  Twos went to Paul Dickens (Eke), Andy Morison and Guy Walmsley.

That’s all for this week.

Kris