The weekend competitions were Stableford/Twos on 2nd and 3rd March. Saturday saw no entries but on Sunday, Jason Shaw, and Rick Thompson both got Twos on the #8, Emily Loughnan won the Stableford with 43 points, Robbie Walters 2nd with 42 points, and Glenn Harper 3rd with 41 points.
The Saturday and Sunday Competition this weekend is Medal/Putting both days. $5 cash entry fee. Also Rounds 3 and 4 of the Shootout. $20 cash entry fee to the office covers the year.
CORING – this will take place on Thursday 14th March, yes, next week. The course will be closed for the day.
Congratulations to Anna Possenniskie – The Golf Wellington Selection Panel is pleased to announce their team to compete at the Women’s National Interprovincial Championships being held at the Waiuku golf course, April 4th – 7th. Anna will also be the team captain.
Cool Change is offering MGC members an exclusive deal on Thursday’s – x 1 beer or glass of wine and a burger for $25. After Thursday Club or for dinner. Thank you Jimmy 😊
Men’s Interclub results – Div 2 were at home to Masterton and had a solid 10.5 v 4.5 win. Div 2 currently sit 3rd on their leaderboard with 33.5 points. Div 10 were away at Trentham for a narrow 8 v 7 loss. 7 points is a great result at a tricky away venue. Div 10 are currently top of their leaderboard with 38 points.
Here’s the results from the 9-hole ladies Stableford round last Wednesday 28th February – 1st Jenny Joblin 27, 2nd Kay Harvey 25, and a tie for 3rd Mary Herrick and Jenny Tosswill 22. Closet to the pin was Jenny Joblin on #16.
Last Wednesday, a hardy group of 15 of the 18-hole ladies (plus the 9-hole ladies) turned up and played in on/off rain. 1st Nicola Warren with a nett 63, 2nd Katrina Burgess who also got the only 2, 3rd Karen Delehanty, 4th Jenny Wilkie. Closest to the pin on #6 and #8 was Karen Shaw. Speaking of #8, Nicola managed to hit her ball into the conifer and miraculously it hit the trunk and came out!
The Riverside team faced Riversdale at Carterton last Friday. With most games going to the 18th the competition was fierce – Karen Shaw and Nicola Warren had wins while Sandra Petersen, Emily Loughnan and Jane Terpstra had halves. This gave Martinborough a 3½ to 2 ½ win. This was the first round so a great start. Special mention must go to Karen who has had wins in Pennants, Tilson & Riverside – great effort and thank you!
Thursday Club – Stableford results from last week 29th February – 1st Paul Riddiford 45, 2nd Gavin Redmond (Royal Wellington) 41, 3rd Mariana McDermott 38, 4th Sandy Bidwill 38, and 5th Robbie Walters 37. Nearest the pin went to Sandy, 2 x Twos Jason Shaw, and Twos to Sandy, Seamus O’Sullivan, Ed Brown, and Malcolm Wood.
It’s time to get some more Scorecards printed and we’re looking for a Sponsor. Would you like your name and business to appear on the front of our scorecards? Be in quick and get your name associated with the best golf course (and upcoming new clubhouse) in the area! All enquiries to Carol accounts@martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz
Calendar – Once the annual calendar is published, changes and additions do come along. Check the Calendar on the website as it is up to date, and I can email the latest updated Calendar PDF to you, please ask.
**The St John’s Ambrose, scheduled to be played Friday 12th April, has been cancelled for 2024**
The Dick Bennett Memorial, Four Ball Best Ball Stableford 18-hole tournament is on Sunday 24th March. The Flyer is attached.
Coming up:
Thursday 7th March – 9-hole Interclub @ Karori
Saturday 9th March – Men’s Interclub, Div 2 @ home vs Karori, Div 10 away @ Wainuiomata
Happy golfing everyone 😊