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he year is nearly done. And for the sport of golf, another memorable one.

A barometer of the year is the sport’s four majors — the Masters, the US Open, The Open Championship and the US PGA Championship.

The first two majors, the Masters and the US Open, were both won by the same person. That was Jordan Spieth who rightfully was being hailed as golf’s new star.

In the Masters, at Augusta National, he led from start to finish and scored a record-equalling total of 270, or 18 under par. His nearest rivals were four strokes in arrears and all this was achieved at the age of 21. That made Spieth the secondyoungest winner of the tournament at 21 years and eight months. The youngest winner is Tiger Woods who was 21 years and three months when he won in 1997 and when he also scored 18 under par.

The Masters is held in April and Spieth confirmed his star status when taking out the US Open in June. Once again it was his age that was a talking point. He became the youngest to win the Masters and

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Looking back at the majors of 2015 the US Open in the same year. The previous youngest, once again, had been Tiger Woods who was 26 when he won both events in 2002.

Spieth was not the dominant force in the US Open as he was in the Masters. Dustin Johnson took most of the early headlines, being the leader after the first round and an equal leader after the third round. Even at the last of the 72 holes Johnson looked the winner.

Johnson had a 12-foot putt for victory on the last green but missed.

But he also missed the putt coming back and ended up with a three-putt to finish in a tie for second. It was heartbreak for Johnson who avoided the news media tent afterwards.

The US Open was played for the first time at Chambers Bay in Washington. This was a relatively new course and the course’s greens came in for much criticism by many of the players. The greens were very fast but also very unpredictable.

The greens certainly did not help Johnson’s cause on the last hole.

Johnson was back in the headlines for the year’s third major, The Open Championship. This event is golf’s most historic and the fact that this year’s event was being held at St Andrews (considered the home of golf), in Scotland, the anticipation was heightened.

Johnson was the leader after each of the first two rounds. Commentators were saying the tournament was his for the taking because of his prodigious length off the tee which carried him beyond the treacherous pot bunkers on the fairways.

But the tournament was beset with bad weather and Johnson was amongst many to succumb to the rain and high winds. The weather delays resulted in a Monday finish, the first time for 27 years.

At the end of the 72 regulation holes there was a three-way tie for the lead between Zach Johnson (USA), Louis Oosthuizen (South Africa) and Marc Leishman (Australia).

They went out to play four holes

to decide the winner and it was Johnson who prevailed by one shot over Oosthuizen. Leishman was two shots further back. It was Johnson’s second win a major following his victory in the 2007 Masters.

From a New Zealand point of view, the story of The Open was the performance of Ryan Fox. The Kiwi golfer went through a qualifying series to gain a start and ended up finishing 49th – equal with Dustin Johnson — and a cheque of $US29,000.

The final major, the US PGA Championship held in August, was staged at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin and no one would have begrudged the winner, Jason Day. He had collapsed on his final hole in the US Open at Chambers Bay after suffering a bout of vertigo and missed the three-way play-off in The Open at St Andrews by one shot. In the US PGA Championship he had taken the lead after the third round which he maintained to win with a score of 20 under par, a record for any major.

Another great year, indeed.

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KiwiPro Tour set to double to 20 tournaments

By Paul Gueorgieff Editor Golfer Pacific

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t’s one step at a time.

That’s the attitude Hawke’s Bay husband and wife Terry and Barbara O’Donnell and their son Peter are taking with their newly-established professional golf circuit, KiwiPro Tour.

The tour got under way this year with a total of 10 tournaments spread over seven months.

This is a golf circuit not about to rival the PGA Tour in the United States where prizemoney often ranges from $US6-10 million.

Instead the stake for each tournament was $7000 and there wasn’t a Jordan Spieth or Rory McIlroy in sight.

But should any of the winners on the KiwiPro Tour become half as successful as Spieth or McIlroy then the KiwiPro Tour would have more than served its purpose.

Terry O’Donnell, the tour’s financier, was satisfied with the first season but would like to see it take a step forward next year.

“Next year the intention is to hold 20 tournaments,’’ Terry O’Donnell told Golfer Pacific.

This year’s 10 tournaments were all staged in the North Island and O’Donnell said he would like to see KiwiPro Tour

KiwiPro Tour early 2016 schedule The first five events for the 2016 KiwiPro Tour have been confirmed as:

January 13-14 February 1-2 February 23-24 March 21-22 March 28-29

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cross the Cook Strait to the South Island, although it may not happen immediately.

“KiwiPro Tour intends to extend to the South Island eventually,’’ he said.

While the tour did not go to the south this year, participation from the south did come to the tour, including Shaun Jones from Christchurch.

“Shaun finished runner-up a record four times on the tour this year and he’ll be hoping his luck changes for the better in 2016,’’ O’Donnell said.

He said a bigger effort would also be made to link the tour with other New Zealand tournaments.

“For example, to achieve continuity, if players are participating in pro-ams in the

KiwiPro financier Terry O’Donnell and Tyler Hodge

Wairarapa then we will hold a KiwiPro Tour event in (nearby) Palmerston North so that players can minimise travel costs and maximise winning opportunities.’’

O’Donnell said he was undecided on how to spread the prizemoney for next year.

This year the tour started off with $5000 to winner but this was subsequently reduced to $3000 to the winner, therefore providing a greater spread of the remaining prizemoney. This was in response to consultation with players but O’Donnell said it did

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not necessarily work.

“As there was no appreciable increase in numbers of players we are re-thinking this strategy for next year where we may revert back to $5000 for first place. But this has yet to be decided.’’

While the tour is essentially for professionals there were some amateurs that got the chance to pit their skills against the pros.

“At Cambridge the tour gave a start to 15-year-old Isaac Butcher while Shannon Holden from Auckland competed in many of the later events and visibly improved his game as the season went on.’’ O’Donnell said.

O’Donnell, in fact, encouraged top amateurs to avail themselves the opportunity to compete in the events.

Lynnette Brooky-Godleman, who won Brad Shilton two French Opens on the Ladies European

Gareth Paddison and Terry O’Donnell

Tour, became the first woman to play on the KiwiPro Tour when it came to her home course of Manor Park in Wellington.

Some of the highlights of the year included Josh Carmichael and Peter Lee both winning twice on the tour. Tyler Hodge, from Levin, turned professional on the tour and racked up a win at Manor Park in Wellington while other winners were Nick Gillespie, James Betts, Brad Shilton, Scott Hill, and Gareth Paddison.

O’Donnell said he would be delighted if any of those players took the next step up.

“New Zealand golfers need to have the experience of real competitive golf before they move onto the larger tours overseas.

KiwiPro provides that training and capacity-building platform for golfers to experience the real competitive environment of professional golf.’’

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Kiwi Pro Tour winners There were 10 tournaments in the inaugural Kiwi Pro Tour this year. The winners initially received $5000 but this was later reduced to $3000 with the remainder of the prizemoney given a greater spread.

The winners, venues and the winner’s purse were:

Scott Hill Pupuke Josh Carmichael Huapia Josh Carmichael Napier Peter Lee St Andrews Peter Lee Hastings Brad Shilton Akarana James Betts Cambridge Tyler Hodge Manor Park Nick Gillespie Miramar Gareth Paddison Paraparaumu

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Hillier a Charles Tour winner at age 17 D

aniel Hillier has become the youngest male to win on New Zealand’s primary professional golf circuit, the Charles Tour.

The Wellington 17-year-old won the Harewood Open in Christchurch to continue an outstanding 2015.

Earlier in the year he had won the New Zealand Amateur Championship at the Titirangi Golf Club in Auckland and five months later he added the New Zealand Under-19 Championship at Shandon in Wellington.

No more stunned at Hillier’s win in the Harewood Open was the player himself.

“Wow, what a week,’’ Hillier said.

“I’m over the moon, it’s been an amazing experience. I never thought I would be standing here as the winner this week.”

Hillier had scores of 71, 66, 72 and 68 to finish at 11 under par.

Because of Hillier’s amateur status the winner’s purse went to Waikato professional Jim Cusdin who was one shot back in second place.

Hillier’s win didn’t come without stress after he made a double bogey on the 13th hole on the last day. That changed the leaderboard dramatically to then have a three-way tie for the lead alongside Cusdin and Martin Pettigrew.

Cusdin had six birdies on the

Harewood Open winners Chantelle Cassidy and Daniel Hillier. PHOTO: NZ GOLF

front nine to put the pressure on Hillier but Cusdin’s second nine was mixed with brilliance and disappointment.

Cusdin had a double bogey on the 16th hole and then followed up by a holing out for eagle on 17 and topped it off with a birdie on 18.

Hillier was well aware of Cusdin’s challenge.

“Looking at the scoreboards I saw that Jim was playing well and felt him coming,” Hiller recalled.

“But I was feeling good as well and managed to keep it together coming down the stretch.”

Hillier responded to Cusdin in style after his hiccup on the 13th. He had three birdies in the last five holes to shut out his

challenger.

“My double (bogey) on the 13th came out of nowhere. I was playing solid up until then, but to finish the way I did after that was the best part of it without a doubt,” Hillier said.

The win was clearly a highlight for Hillier but he was only looking forward to achieving more.

“It’s definitely right up there with my two wins earlier in the year, certainly my best strokeplay victory. But hopefully I can keep tracking the way I am and do it again in the near future.”

Sir Bob Charles, after whom the Charles Tour is named, was on course to watch the drama unfold and enjoyed what he saw from the new champion.

“It’s great to see the young talent in New Zealand playing well on the tour,” said Sir Bob “I watched young Daniel through the back nine and he had a bit of a slip up on 13, but to regather with three birdies after that was very impressive.”

Meanwhile in the women’s division of the Harewood Open, victory went to Chantelle Cassidy who had won the same tournament the previous year.

On both occasions Cassidy has won easily. In 2014 her winning margin was 13 shots and this year it was eight with scores of 74, 65, 71 and 72 to finish at six under par.

“I’m really happy with how I played,’’ Cassidy said.

“I stuck to the game plan (on the final day) and a couple of nice up and downs helped me along the way.”

2015 John Jones Steel Harewood Men’s Open Harewood Golf Club (Par 72) Scores 277 Daniel Hillier (Manor Park) 71 66 72 68 278 Jim Cusdin (P) 71 68 71 68 279 Martin Pettigrew (P) 71 69 71 68 280 Shaun Jones (P) 72 70 68 70 281 Blair Riordan (P) 72 70 73 66 283 Jared Pender (P) 72 70 71 70 284 Fraser Wilkin (P) 71 71 70 72, Oscar Cadenhead (Clearwater) 74 70 68 72 285 Craig Palmer (P) 70 76 70 69, Doug Holloway (P) 71 72 70 72, Brad Shilton (P) 69 70 71 75 286 Dominic Barson (P) 75 70 73 68, Vaughan McCall (Gore) 73 71 70 72, Kieran Muir (P) 69 71 68 78 287 Nick Gillespie (P) 74 75 67 71, Grant Moorhead (P) 72 73 71 71, Cody Harper (P) 71 75 69 72, Sam An (P) 72 71 71 73

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288 Mathew John Tautari (Southland) 71 73 74 70, Daniel Pearce (P) 71 68 73 76, Ryan Chisnall (Greenacres) 69 72 70 77 289 Nic Kay (Coringa Inc.) 70 70 79 70, Troy Ropiha (P) 73 69 77 70, Inia Logan (Wakatipu Junior) 75 68 74 72, Victor Janin (P) 74 71 72 72, Tom Parker (Russley) 74 68 74 73, John Bae (P) 76 72 68 73, Pieter Zwart (P) 72 68 76 73, Woonchul Na (P) 75 70 70 74 290 Peter Lee (P) 74 73 75 68, Leighton James (P) 71 71 78 70 291 Brenden Stuart (P) 72 74 73 72 292 Craig Hamilton (P) 74 74 75 69, Grant Guerin (United Kingdom) 75 71 73 73, Nathan Kim (Gulf Harbour Country Club) 69 71 77 75 293 Dean Sipson (P) 69 73 76 75 294 Jake Hallinan (Weedons Country Club) 73 76 74 71, Matthew McLean (Harewood) 74 70 76 74, Henry Spring (Whakatane) 72 74 74 74, Joonsang Chung (P) 76 71 72 75, Craig Mitchell (P) 70 71 75 78 295 Scott Hill (P) 73 73 77 72 296 Brad Hayward (P) 76 75 73 72, Steven Heyes (P) 76 75 72 73 297 James Devlin (P) 72 78 76 71 298 Henry Bryden (Russley) 74 72 77 75 299 Hayden Beard (P) 75 73 72 79, Reid Hilton (Russley) 73 68 74 84 301 Peter Giles (P) 73 77 76 75, James Cadenhead (Clearwater) 76 74 76 75, Josh Smith (Tinwald) 75 73 76 77 302 James Oh (P) 80 69 74 79 305 Jonti Philipson (P) 76 74 77 78 306 Shaun Hewitt (P) 71 77 76 82 307 Hiroki Miya (Russley) 77 74 79 77, Matthew Grimes (Nelson Inc.) 77 75 76 79 2015 John Jones Steel Harewood Women’s Open Harewood Golf Club (Par 72) Scores 282 Chantelle Cassidy (Riverside) 74 65 71 72 289 Alanna Campbell (Omanu) 70 72 77 70 291 Catherine Bell (Christchurch) 70 74 76 71 293 Momoka Kobori (Rangiora) 73 70 75 75 294 Amelia Garvey (Kaiapoi) 74 74 72 74 296 Ela Grimwood (Gulf Harbour Country Club) 75 73 75 73, Vyan Park (Gulf Harbour Country Club) 75 71 76 74, Grace Senior (Wairakei International Golf Course) 73 75 73 75 298 Hillary O’Connor (Russley) 73 77 73 75 301 Jasmine Rou (Russley) 75 75 77 74 303 Monica Tulisi (P) 74 73 81 75, Juliana Hung (Russley) 74 76 77 76 154 Darae Chung (Shandon) 80 74, Angela Gerken (Invercargill) 73 81 159 Jessica Crosbie (Harewood) 84 75 185 Anne Osment (Lumsden) 95 90

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A stepping stone to the Asia-Pacific Championship

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ew Zealand’s top tournament for amateur golfers will have added significance next year.

It has been announced that the 2016 New Zealand Amateur Championship will be held at the Royal Wellington Golf Club at Heretaunga in Upper Hutt.

The tournament will be held from October 26-30 which is exactly a year before the same club hosts one of the world’s top amateur events, the 2017 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship.

There will no doubt be some players delay turning professional to remain eligible for the AsiaPacific event and next year’s New Zealand Amateur will provide a perfect opportunity for players to test their skills under

championship conditions at the course.

Royal Wellington club captain Andrew Meehan echoed those sentiments.

“Hosting the New Zealand Amateur will not only give our leading players a chance to play the course in competition conditions, it will also be a good rehearsal for the club that will host the marquee international event a year later,’’ Meehan said.

As part of the New Zealand Amateur announcement, New Zealand prime minister John Key opened a new practice facility at Heretaunga.

The practice facility comprises an all-weather coaching building with swing analysis technology, a 15-bay outdoor allweather teeing surface and a 60 x 40m grass teeing area.

Good shoulder turn JK. New Zealand prime minister John Key hits a ball as part of the opening of a new practice facility at Royal Wellington Golf Club and the announcement of next year’s New Zealand Amateur Championship to be held at the club’s course.

Bay of Plenty wins Freyberg in a photo finish IN racing parlance, the winning margin was a nose.

That was the outcome of the Freyberg Masters at New Plymouth when Bay of Plenty unleashed a big run in the home straight to win in a photo finish.

Bay of Plenty had started the final day of the teams’ event for players aged over 35 in fourth place.

In the morning round Bay of Plenty drew 2-1/2 each with Otago and in the afternoon beat Manawatu-Wanganui 3-2.

Bay of Plenty’s cause was helped

by Wellington beating North Harbour in the afternoon and at the end of the day there were five teams on six tournament points each. Bay of Plenty was declared the winner with 27-1/2 individual wins followed by Hawke’s Bay (24-1/2), Canterbury (23), Auckland (22-1/2) and Waikato (22).

The Bay of Plenty team comprised Darryn Lowans, Blair Murdock, Steve

Heberley, Bryan Pirani and Jason Madden. It was Bay of Plenty’s second win in the tournament in three years, having also taken out the title in 2013.

Bay of Plenty manager Ross Fowler said the team was playing for the late Tony Hewlett who was part of the 2013 victorious team.

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Whiley said in order to ensure an accurate reflection of the rankings, golfer’s votes for their own home course were removed as many saw their own courses as number one.

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tago golf professional Andrew Whiley recently completed the first New Zealand golf course regional rankings.

Whiley, from Dunedin, believes this is the first regional rankings of New Zealand golf courses and the most extensive ever undertaken.

With 776 respondents representing 114 golf clubs, the regional rankings were based on regions similar to the Super 15 rugby regions. Each golfer was asked to rank their top six golf courses, their favourite “ninehole” golf course and their “hidden gem”.

Whiley, a columnist for Golfer Pacific, said golfers around the country enjoy debating their favourite golf courses with fellow golfers and now they had the opportunity to share their rankings with golfers from around the country.

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What a celebration: Gold Coast World Masters’ 20th year

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he Ladbrokes World Masters, Australia’s biggest and richest international tournament for club golfers, hosted its 20th annual tournament on the Gold Coast in the last week of October. Tournament organisers Go Golfing promised big things to celebrate the milestone and delivered the Gold Coast’s 4 best courses, 280 daily golf awards, $120,000 in prizes, nightly 19th Hole parties and glamorous welcome and presentation dinners.

Many long-time participants rated this year’s Ladbrokes World Masters the best ever.

“Great fun from go to whoa” (Lorraine Clark, New Zealand) “A real treat to play The Pines at Sanctuary Cove” (Laurie Littman, Melbourne) “So many golfers and so well organised” (Lanfen Hsieh, Philippines) “The comedian was sensational” (Tony Thomas, Brisbane) “Magnificent prizes” (Patrick Mullens, Gold Coast) winner of a return trip to the 2016 Ladbrokes Masters including accommodation, flights and $5000 cash from Ladbrokes.

“Loved the entertainment” (Jenny Brooks, Melbourne) “The Gold Coast World Masters is the highlight of my golfing year” (Julie Pigram, Derby WA) For the first time the welcome dinner was hosted under the stars at Mercure Resort Gold Coast.

Festivities got underway with a lucky draw for a $10,000 Go Golfing travel voucher won by Hiten Thakrar, of Indian heritage now living in Sydney and a member at Cromer. “I am still in shock, although my golfing buddies have plenty of ideas of where I should take them. The US Masters has always been on my bucket list and now I have a healthy deposit!”

Renowned comedian Kenny Graham, whose stage persona is an affable drunk, had the crowd in stitches regaling stories that may well have been fact or fiction.

According to tournament director Mark Hawley, the entertainment is a vital ingredient to fostering great fun and friendship among participants. “Comedy works well on the opening night. Guests relax, laugh and that sets the tone for the week. Sporting a different theme at the 19th Hole each night, the Beach Party and Country & Western nights were a big hit. Egg and spoon races, exercise bikes and blow up boat races in the resort pool sparked competitive streaks. Craft beer and wine tastings, golf trivia, karaoke and live bands each night – there was no shortage of entertainment.”

Parties aside, 600 plus golfers teed off in the 4 round Championship. There are 15 tournament divisions based on age and handicap. You play with different golfers each day, but always with golfers your own age and similar

Players warming up

handicap.

The four course rotation for all players was The Pines at Sanctuary Cove, Links Hope Island, The Glades and RACV Royal Pines Resort. While the tournament was celebrating its 20th year on the Gold Coast, this was the first time Go Golfing had been able to secure Sanctuary Cove’s private, members-only, The Pines course as a host venue.

57% of players rated The Pines at Sanctuary Cove as the best course they played, in spite of it having the lowest scoring average of 28.1 stableford points. Links Hope Island was the other standout course according to players with 35% rating it the best.

The tournament boasts a prize pool valued upwards of $120,000 and 252 golf prizes are awarded to daily winners across the week.

Championship winners received upwards of $700 in trophies and prizes, including latest release Srixon equipment, Golf Buddy GPS, Golf World gift vouchers and beautifully crafted necklaces were an added bonus for the ladies.

Tournament sponsor Ladbrokes provided all participants with a free $25 bet on what state or country they thought the highest scoring player would come from.

NSW and VIC were favourites, each retuning $100, while the payout on a ACT or Tassie win topped $350. Playing off 15, Ron Campbell from Castle Hill (NSW) scored 150 points, the best for the tournament, winning the Mens 66+ B Grade and big cheers from those who punted on a NSW victory.

Ladbrokes also offered a $5,000 cash prize for anyone scoring a hole in hole during the Championship rounds. While the tournament has yielded 18 hole in ones, including 3 in 2012, none achieved the feat this year, although Perth’s Judy Rosser aced the 15th at Arundel Hills in the practice round and was awarded $500.

The average winning score

across the 15 tournament divisions was just 137 points this year, further proof that the handicapping checks and adjustments made by tournament organisers Go Golfing are delivering a level playing field. Mark Hawley was in high praise of the tournament committee, “We review the 6 month playing history of all players. Past winners play off a reduced handicap. Players scoring consistently well have their handicap reduced during the tournament. We have undertaken a lot of measures to weed out the bandits.”

Non golfing partners attend all of the tournament dinners and nightly socials and this year enjoyed a high tea, river cruise with lunch, Italian and French cooking classes.

Testimony to the event’s enduring quality, 91 golfers have now played in 10 or more of the Gold Coast World Masters while Glenn Dodds from the Sunshine Coast and Dennis and Lorraine Chidlow have never missed a year since the event started in 1996. Lorraine celebrated her 70th birthday during the tournament and Dennis’ collection of tournament shirts from every year added nostalgia to the 20 year event tribute displayed in the foyer of Mercure Resort.

This is a tournament with some amazing stats. Tournament host Peter McCarthy from Gold Coast based Go Golfing has shared some fun facts about the events’ 20 year history: • 60,811 rounds played on the Gold Coast’s resort courses • An estimated 183,000 golf balls lost or hit into the water • $1.72 million in prizes including 8 new cars and 30 overseas holidays • 4 weddings and no funerals – 4 couples who met at the tournament have got hitched • 2 lawsuits resulting from golfers running down other golfers in golf carts (reportedly by accident) Golf Fore A Cause, supporting Breast and Prostate Cancer Foun-

dations were the beneficiaries from this year’s charity raffle. Go Golfing’s World Masters events have now raised more than $229,000 for cancer research.

Planning is already underway for the 21st edition of the Ladbrokes World Masters Golf Championship which runs 23-29 October 2016. Lakelands will return as a host course and organisers are confident of finalising The Pines at Sanctuary Cove, Hope Island and the redesigned Royal Pines which reopens just in time for the PGA Championship early December.

Australian Outback Spectacular, with a brand new production, will be the host venue for the welcome dinner. The gala presentation dinner will return to Jupiters Casino ballroom.

According to Go Golfing’s managing director Peter McCarthy, settling on an event package that suits the tastes and budgets of 700 people is a challenge. “Some want 5 star, others are on a budget. In recognition of this, next year in addition to the standard Tournament Package we will offer a Premium Package option. This optional package will include VIP seating with premium wines and beers at the tournament dinners, Club access at the host hotel, high speed internet access and a decadent 5 course degustation menu with matched wines.

Go Golfing, recently voted Oceania’s Best Golf Tour Operator again in 2015 at the prestigious World Golf Awards, is Australia’s biggest organiser of events, tours and holidays for club golfers. Established in 1996, Go Golfing has an impressive portfolio of hosted golf tours as well as Masters (over 35’s) golf tournaments. In addition to the Ladbrokes World Masters these events include: 10-15 Jan 2016 - Wrest Point International Masters, Hobart 12-18 June 2016 - Centara World Masters, Thailand 4-10 September 2016 – Accor Vietnam World Masters.  For more information on Go Golfing tournaments visit www. gogolfing.net.au or freecall 1300 55 28 55.

Ladbrokes World Masters Golf Championship – Official Results 25-31 October 2015, Gold Coast Ladies 35-55 A Grade GROSS CHAMPION Jennie Hewett (Manor Park, NZ)10.9134347 Ladies 35-55 A Grade WINNER Sonia Swanepoel (Gladstone, QLD)11.2132 $ Ladies 35-55 A Grade RUNNER UP Judy Gibbs (Bundaberg, QLD)11.7127 $ Ladies 35-55 A Grade THIRD Kerry Paewai (Wantima, QLD)17.0124 c/b Ladies 35-55 B Grade WINNER Jackie van Bergen (Killara, NSW)32.7125 Ladies 35-55 B Grade RUNNER UP Ella Wong (The Australian, NSW)19.1122 Ladies 35-55 B Grade THIRD Mary Norval (Derby, WA)27.7121 Ladies 56-65 A Grade GROSS CHAMPION Maryann Elson (The Dunes, VIC)5.5115343 Ladies 56-65 A Grade WINNER Lynne Bates (Gosford, NSW)20.7130 Ladies 56-65 A Grade RUNNER UP Moira de Vos

(Avondale, NSW)18.6126 Ladies 56-65 A Grade THIRD Gwen Clutterbuck (Oxley, QLD)12.3123 Ladies 56-65 B Grade WINNER Colleen Wiltshire (Muttaburra, QLD)31.2134 Ladies 56-65 B Grade RUNNER UP Yvonne Starkey (Howlong, NSW)29.9130 Ladies 56-65 B Grade THIRD Kim Milne (Waitenate, NZ)27.6122 Ladies 66+ A Grade GROSS CHAMPION Val Smith (Surfers Paradise, QLD)7.5113353 Ladies 66+ A Grade WINNER Shirley Kittelty (Titirangi, NZ)20.0130 Ladies 66+ A Grade RUNNER UP Joy Lawrence (Sawtell, NSW)6.2124 Ladies 66+ A Grade THIRD Mabel Crouch (Mildura, VIC)14.8122 Ladies 66+ B Grade WINNER Di Baker (Gayndah, QLD)29.8138 Ladies 66+ B Grade RUNNER UP Lorraine Clark (Huapai, NZ)36.7133 Ladies 66+ B Grade THIRD Marilyn Foale (Hervey Bay, QLD)27.2130 Men 35-55 A Grade GROSS CHAMPION Roy Hollick (Royal Auckland, NZ)1.3130310 Men 35-55 A Grade WINNER Pete Robbins (Springwood, NSW)4.9133 Men 35-55 A Grade RUNNER UP Jaysen Taylor (Royal Perth, WA)5.2130 Men 35-55 A Grade THIRD Murray Young (Sunshine, VIC)0.3124 c/b Men 35-55 B Grade WINNER Kevin MacDougal (Woolooware, NSW)11.1147 Men 35-55 B Grade RUNNER UP Daryn Kitchener (Virginia, QLD)14.0141 Men 35-55 B Grade THIRD Jamie Stewart (Mount Isa, QLD)9.9136 Men 35-55 C Grade WINNER Henk Swanepoel (Gladstone, QLD)18.6144 Men 35-55 C Grade RUNNER UP John Rattray (Palmer Colonial, QLD)17.7143 c/b Men 35-55 C Grade THIRD Steve Osborne (Hurstville, NSW)23.0143 Men 56-65 A Grade GROSS CHAMPION Warren Howard (Wanneroo, WA)4.3143306 Men 56-65 A Grade WINNER Kevin Bocos (Willows, QLD)9.2141333 Men 56-65 A Grade RUNNER UP Michael Burke (Elanora, NSW)10.21401249 Men 56-65 A Grade THIRD Bronte Daniel (The Grange, SA)10.6137342 Men 56-65 B Grade WINNER Gary Morley (Muswellbrook, NSW)14.5144 Men 56-65 B Grade RUNNER UP Julio Laguzzi (Pacific, QLD)15.0141 Men 56-65 B Grade THIRD Robert Kelly (Kooindah Waters, NSW)13.3137 Men 56-65 C Grade WINNER Peter Hughes (Prospect Vale, TAS)22.5141 c/b Men 56-65 C Grade RUNNER UP Russell Fisher (Belmont, NSW)20.4141 Men 56-65 C Grade THIRD Peter Seamons (Cabramatta, NSW)19.5139 Men 66+ A Grade GROSS CHAMPION Greg O’Brien (Albury Commercial, NSW)1.7127318 Men 66+ A Grade WINNER Brian Ellevsen (Toowoomba, QLD)9.5138337 Men 66+ A GradeRUNNER UPRichard Staines (Cairns, QLD)8.9135 c/b Men 66+ A GradeTHIRDMurray Davidson (Matamata, NZ)8.9135336 Men 66+ B GradeWINNERRon Campbell (Castle Hill, NSW)15.0150 Men 66+ B GradeRUNNER UPBrad Burke (Southport, QLD)14.5148 Men 66+ B Grade THIRD Richard Cook (Cromer, NSW)18.8141 Men 66+ C Grade WINNER John Mallett (Townsville, QLD)107.0143 c/b Men 66+ C Grade RUNNER UP Jack Slattery (Rossdale, VIC)108.0143 c/b Men 66+ C Grade THIRD Bill Kittelty (Titirangi, NZ)114.0143

Major Prize Draw Winners 1. Pat Mullens (Glades, QLD) – 2016 Ladbrokes Masters, Gold Coast Package including accom + flights + $5000 Cash from Ladbrokes 2. Lynne Halberstater (Non Golfer) – 2016 Centara World Masters, Thailand Package including accom + flights 3. John Rattray (Palmer Colonial, QLD) – 2016 Accor World Masters, Vietnam Package including accom + flights 4. Ken Fergusan (Sun City, WA) – Wrest Point Masters, Hobart Package including accom + flights 5. Russell Gordon (Willows, QLD) – $2000 Cash from Ladbrokes 6. Paul Montie (Melville Glades, WA) – Noosa Springs 5 night package including golf 7. Kristin Griffiths (Virginia, NSW) – Parkview Melbourne 5 night package including golf 8. Robbie Clegg (Maryborough, VIC) – Terrace Downs NZ 4 night package including golf

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Cambo: Professional golfers need balance in life

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t’s not all about golf, golf and more golf to being a successful professional golfer.

That was one point hammered home to three top New Zealand amateur players when they spent a week with Michael Campbell in Spain on a New Zealand Golf scholarship.

Lachie McDonald, Munchin Keh and Hana-Rae Seifert attended the Michael Campbell Academy where they got to spend one-on-one time with the 2005 US Open winner, play golf at three top courses and have fitness screenings to develop train-

ing plans for each of them.

But apart from that Campbell stressed that life away from the course was a key to success on the course.

Campbell took the three New Zealand amateurs into his home and Seifert said it was an experience the three would not forget.

“Playing volleyball at his home with his family and going out to dinner with his friends really epitomised one of Michael’s philosophies of having a holistic and balanced approach to life.“ Seifert said.

McDonald said it was an honour to be involved with Campbell.

“The week on the whole was a very positive experience for me and to have input from a player that has been a professional for 25 years, played in 52 major championships and won around 16 events internationally was an absolute privilege,’’ McDonald said.

“The insights I have gained are priceless and it has left me feeling very confident in the direction my game is heading.”

With the US

Open trophy sitting on the dinner table, Campbell also recounted stories of him holding off Tiger Woods to win the US Open.

Campbell said he was excited to continue supporting New Zealand’s brightest young players.

“I really enjoy giving back to the game that has given me so much, so it was great to spend a week with our latest three scholarship recipients,’’ Campbell said.

“They’ve got strong futures ahead of them. I will very much enjoy watching their progress.”

Waitakere news...

AFTER 7 years as the General Manager of Waitakere Golf Club, Kathy James has relinquished her role.

Kathy had been commuting from Mangawhai for a lengthy period has decided to remain in that area. The committee wished her well in her new venture, and thanked her sincerely for the time and effort put into running the club. Ron Smythe former General Manager at Ohope International Golf Club, has been appointed as interim General Manager.

The clubs AGM will be held on Saturday 12th December 2015 which will also be the Closing and Presentation day.

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WE caught up with Lesley MacDonald, the new General Manager at ‘Whangaparoa Golf Club, to find out a bit more about her: “I started my career in legal and qualified as a Legal Executive in 1990. In 1992 I moved into mortgage finance at NZ Guardian Trust and became the Mortgage Administration Manager in 1995 and was there for 3 years before I moved to the UK. While I was at Guardian Trust I completed my Diploma in Management and Business.

Whilst in the UK I worked for an IT Services company and implemented new payroll and finance systems, then moving to AOL UK Ltd as the Development Team Manager. This is the period I got into golf and played at courses all around the UK including The Belfry in Warwickshire and in my first year playing golf I broke 100 at Carnoustie (where I still have relatives living).

I then had a break to have 2 beautiful girls, but volunteered for the National Childbirth Trust and worked in their fundraising and events team for Woking district.

I then went back to finance part time until I started, and was General Manager of an IT Services company with my husband both in the UK and USA. We moved back to NZ in September 2012.

My aims at Whangaparaoa are to increase membership levels by enabling more people who wouldn’t think they have the time, or ability to join the club, and also just to promote the club more.

Improve its image and prominence as a first rate course, which it is. Also breaking down some incorrect perceptions that people have about golf and golf clubs.

Improving our clubhouse, and promoting it for events as the location is spectacular and should be enjoyed by more people in the community.

Taking control of the finances and implementing, together with the committee, a strong business plan.

Golf is my passion, and I’m thrilled to be able to use my varied business skills in an area I’m passionate about, a dream come true!”

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NZ Golf’s first president Tae Koh best of NZers at Nomura Cup in Abu Dhabi Patsy Hankins

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ATSY HANKINS, the first president of New Zealand Golf, died suddenly at her home in Taupo.

Hankins was one of the most respected golf administrators in the country and her legacy as a trailblazer in golf administration grew due to her long list of achievements and kind and gentle approach.

From fostering the development of the women’s game to playing a key role in the amalgamation of men’s and women’s golf, Hankins was incredibly influential and leaves a long lasting legacy.

Hankins was an accomplished player, representing Bay of Plenty-Thames Valley, but it was in administration that she really made her mark.

She progressed to the board of Women’s Golf New Zealand in 2000 and four years later became its chairperson. It was at this time that she really started to make her influence.

The process of the amalgamation of men’s and women’s golf was not easy

and it took a good two years to finalise the relationship.

Hankins was a key figure, always remaining positive and realising that this would only be good for the game. When this happened and New Zealand Golf Incorporated came to being, she was elected the first president, a reflection of the esteem in which she was held.

In 2012 she was elected women’s chairman of the International Golf Federation, a confirmation of her wonderful abilities as a contributor to the game. Her appointment was one of the biggest achievements by a New Zealand golf administrator.

Not one to rest on her laurels, Hankins was bestowed one of the greatest honours in golf when she was offered membership at the Royal and Ancient Golf Club and was one of seven women who accepted membership to the prestigious club.

Hankins died on October 22.

NEW ZEALAND finished fifth at the Asia-Pacific Teams Championship for amateur golfers, known as the Nomura Cup, in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

The New Zealand team of Tae Koh, Joshua Munn, Luke Toomey and Nick Voke finished nine strokes behind the winner Japan in a competition where the best three scores out of four count towards the team’s total.

Japan was 22 under par with a total of 842 while New Zealand’s total was 851, or 13 under par.

Koh, from Auckland, was the leading New Zealand player. He was under par on each of the four days. He had scores of 70, 69, 71 and 69 for a nine-under par total of 279. Koh, who is considering becoming a professional in the near future, finished sixth on the individual standings for the tournament.

Toomey, from Waikato, was the next best of the Kiwis. Toomey finished on two under par in 14th place while Voke was a shot back in 16th place. Munn opened with two even par rounds but struggled on the weekend with rounds of 74 and 76 to have the non-counting scores.

Chinese superstar Cheng Jin won the individual event with a dominant 13-under par total. It continued his outstanding form from the 2015 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship which he won earlier in the month in Hong

Kong.

New Zealand Golf’s high performance manager Gregg Thorpe was, overall, pleased with the result.

“While all four guys have had solid weeks in pretty foreign conditions, the standard at these events nowadays requires a couple of them to play exceptionally well and go low.’’

Thorpe said.

“It was pleasing to see Nick and Luke step up on the international stage. The reality is that some of the guys may look to join the professional ranks but currently as we track towards the World Team Championships next year in Mexico, things are in good shape.

“Of course at the start of the week, we were there to win, but to finish in the top five, and to finish ahead of the Aussies and Chinese shows we are on track for Mexico.”

2015 Nomura Cup Leading Scores Leading Teams: 842 Japan, 842 Chinese Taipei (Japan won on count back).

848 Korea 849 Singapore 851 New Zealand 852 China 854 Australia New Zealand individual performances: 6= Tae Koh (70, 69, 71, 69) 12= Luke Toomey (70, 72, 73, 71) 14= Nick Voke (73, 72, 68, 74) 40= Joshua Munn (72,72,74,76)

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Otago runs away with Invitational I

n one of the more dominant performances the tournament has seen, Otago won the SBS Bank Golf Invitational, a forerunner to the Interprovincials tournament a fortnight later.

The five-man Otago team of Duncan Croudis, Chris Snow, Brent McEwan, Nick Borren and Fraser MacLachlan were quite simply untouchable. No other team came close to having all five players in top form and opposition teams would have been envious that Otago had noncounting scores of 75 and 74 on the final day. The best four scores counted towards each team’s total.

Croudis said the result could not have been more fitting to Otago captain Brent McEwan.

“We are so happy to get the win for our captain Brent McEwan who is retiring from representative golf at the end of the year,” Croudis said.

Otago won the tournament, held at the Invercargill Golf Club, by a massive margin of 28 strokes. North Harbour snuck into second place while Bay of Plenty and Wellington faltered on the final day to finish third and fourth equal respectively.

Wellington shared fourth with Northland.

Wellington’s situation was made harder with Daniel Hillier having to miss the final round,

The winning Otago team (from left to right) Bill Trewern (manager), Fraser MacLachlan, Brent McEwan, Chris Snow, Duncan Croudis, Nick Borren and Ben Gallie (coach). PHOTO: NZ GOLF

in order to return home early to prepare for a school exam.

However nothing can be taken away from Otago’s stunning performance.

Said team manager Bill Trewern: “It’s been 35 years, but worth the wait.’’

McEwan, who plays at No 1 for Otago, added: ``I’m so proud of all the lads, this is a great moment in my career.”

McEwan is a former New Zealand representative and long-

time No 1 player for Otago. He announced at the prize giving this was his last Invitational.

He said he was retiring to spend more time with his family.

The tournament’s individual standings was won by Ryan Chisnall by one shot over Vaughan MaCall.

Final Standings Otago 306 301 290 287 =1184 North Harbour 309 312 291 300 =1212 Bay of Plenty 295 313 302 304 =1214 Northland 325 301 298 292 =1216 Wellington 306 305 295 310 =1216

Canterbury 309 304 308 298 =1219 Waikato 305 309 304 303 =1221 Southland 313 321 285 303 =1222 Auckland 308 306 295 313 =1222 Manawatu-Wanganui 321 299 305 300 =1225 Tasman 313 321 291 309 =1234 Taranaki 312 317 306 306 =1241 NZPGA Team 314 314 311 311 =1250 Aorangi 323 332 322 323 =1300 Individual standings (to par) Chisnall, Ryan -1 McCall, Vaughan Even Croudis, Duncan +1 McDonald, Lachie +3 Cane, Jonathan +6 Ieremia, Denzel +7 Mountcastle, Kerry +7 Borren, Nicholas +7 Howard, William +7

NZ Open to remain in Queenstown THE New Zealand Open will remain in Queenstown for at least a further six years and maybe as much as 11 years.

A new co-hosting agreement has been signed between Millbrook Resort, The Hills and New Zealand Golf for the 20172022 period with an option to extend it for an additional five years.

The current agreement, held by The Hills and Sir Michael Hill’s family, ends next year.

The Hills has been the course where the final two rounds of the New Zealand Open have been held but under the new agreement that honour will alternate each year between The Hills and Millbrook.

Next year’s open, sponsored by BMW, is to be held from March 10-13.

It is a $1 million tournament on the Australasian Tour in partnership with the Japan Golf Tour.

New Zealand Golf chief executive Dean Murphy said he was delighted to have the future of the open secured for the foreseeable future.

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She Loves Golf campaign a step in the right direction

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n my view, golf has historically done a very poor job of encouraging more women to participate in the game.

In the 10 years or so that I have been involved as an administrator I have heard a great deal of talk about the need to engage with women and encourage more women players into the game. However, little progress has been made.

At this point, just 25 percent of club members and approximately 10 percent of casual participants are female.

These are extraordinary low numbers. I’m not sure why we don’t embrace this market segment more vigorously given the huge opportunities. While, no comfort, we are certainly not alone as I observe the same great desires stated in many international markets with a corresponding small amount of action.

As a start in this area, we are now three weeks into the national She Loves Golf campaign and I’m pleased to report an excellent level of activity including the news media, social media and great initiatives from clubs around the country.

Launched on November 1, the nationwide She Loves Golf campaign will see events up and down the country including pop-up street activities, competitions and club open days. There truly is something for everyone and if you aren’t involved yet, I encourage you to bring your female friends, workmates or family members along to a club to try this great game.

Our goal with this initiative is to inspire more New Zealand women to participate in the game of golf and to assist, we’ve recruited five high profile and diverse New Zealand women, of vastly mixed experience levels, who have committed themselves to spreading the word about She Loves Golf.

Our ambassadors are Toni Street, Lydia Ko, Amber Peebles, Jamie Curry and Laura McGoldrick. Each of these fantastic women are doing a great job to help promote the game of golf and remove some of the negative perceptions associated with the game.

While it is early days, we are pleased to have received excellent reports from clubs around the country who are embracing the campaign:

Feedback includes: Kevin Armstrong, Motueka Golf Club: “Fifteen girls are enjoying weekly coaching lessons, with two new women taking up membership.”

Marnie McGuire, Waikato: “Eleven ladies signed up for lessons during the day at Te Awamutu and 14 for the after work clinic. Nineteen ladies signed up for lessons on Saturday afternoons at Matamata Golf Club. So great numbers of women in the Waikato flocking to learn the game, majority are aged 30-50 which is certainly the demographic we need. Potentially 44 new women into the game at two courses. Awesome!”

Robert Rookes, Waitemata Golf Club: “Thanks to the help from New Zealand Golf with posters and getting it on the website, our Girls Night Out is full. Five weeks of lessons, complimentary wine, 5.30pm on Thursdays. Girls are having a great time.”

Please make sure that you follow the #SheLovesGolf campaign as it rolls out across the country. We hope it will play a small part in encouraging more kiwi females to participate in the game. www.lovegolf.co.nz www.facebook.com/lovegolfnz www.twitter.com/lovegolfnz www.instagram.com.lovegolfnz

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Play some hidden gems this summer

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arlier this month, New Zealand Golf Rankings released its 2015-16 regional golf rankings.

The regions were based on the Super 15 rugby regions such as Auckland (Blues), Waikato-Bay Of Plenty (Chiefs) and lower North Island (Hurricanes).

A total of 776 golfers responded from around the country, representing 114 golf courses in New Zealand. This was the first time golfers from around the country were invited to be involved in the ranking process. In addition they were asked to pick their hidden gem and their favourite nine-hole golf courses.

I am the organiser of New Zealand Golf Rankings and I invited all golfers to review these rankings and to consider playing the golf courses in their region. There are some amazing courses that appear on the rankings list.

I have played just over half of the golf courses on the list, and there are some excellent places I have yet to play. If you happen to live in the Waikato-Bay of Plenty region, for example, then I hope you have already played the Walton or Putaruru golf courses. Both are unique and have some great holes. They are definitely worth the drive, if they are not close by. If you are planning on playing Putaruru, then I also suggest you play the great little nearby nine-hole golf course of Okoroire. It probably has the best 19th hole in the country.

The same applies to the Highlanders region (Otago and Southland). If you truly want a unique golf experience

down in this part of the country, then you will want to play Roxburgh. This is a local favourite — when they host their Open tournament most of the top local players all make the trip to play. The course winds through local schist stone valleys which result in some really odd bounces but that’s one of the unique charms of the course. The best time to play is in March and April as you can also sample the local stone fruit that makes this area a famous part of the country.

What was pleasing, as I went through the 776 results,

New Zealand has many great little country golf courses that do not get the full respect they should. Many golfers should experience the charms of golf courses like Waverley, Stratford and Inglewood in Taranaki.

was that everyone had opinions on what they liked about there favourite hidden gem golf courses. It wasn’t just all about the conditioning of golf course’s greens or “wow factor” but how much the golfers enjoyed the total golf package.

Here are a few snippets from the submissions: “... because it is still largely unknown, is a real challenge and is a welcoming environment for visitors”, “Golfers here always seem to really enjoy their golf. It is a very friendly relaxed place”, “Great atmosphere, welcoming clubhouse, interesting holes and a little out of the way – i.e.; not crowded” and “... course design. great greens, grooming, unique location and environment”.

New Zealand has many great little country golf courses that do not get the full respect they should. Many golfers should experience the charms of golf courses like Waverley, Stratford and Inglewood in Taranaki. One of my own personal favourites is Taihape. It is one of those courses that many of us drive by and say “one day I will stop there and play”. I enjoyed playing there on a couple of occasions and it was always fun. Again, some great golf holes and a memorable experience just like its neighbouring course of Rangatira in Hunterville.

So this summer, please take the time to stop and play some of these wonderful country golf courses. You will honestly enjoy a great day of golf and if you are lucky you will get a great feel for the local area.

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Golf’s drug testing regime needs transparency T he revelations of widespread drug usage amongst Russian athletes (and by implication, other countries as well) have cast a huge shadow not only over athletics, but sport in general as we head towards the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro a few short months from now.

For many years the world of golf has almost completely ignored the issue of drugs, perhaps reasoning that anything in this area was likely to reduce a golfer’s performance, rather than help it.

But the inclusion of golf in the Olympics has forced a sea change in this thinking. In recent times Tiger Woods waged a long, one man battle to get drug testing introduced on the PGA Tour, alleging regular use of steroids and beta blockers by some touring professionals. The tour finally introduced a drug testing regime in 2008, but it has been characterised by controversy and a lack of transparency ever since.

A couple of high profile cases have not helped. In 2014 Dustin Johnson was supposedly suspended from the tour for six months for cocaine usage, apparently his third drug related offence over a three year period. However, the official line was that he was taking “six months voluntary leave of absence”.

Back in January 2013, Vijay Singh was suspended for 90 days for using the deer velvet product “Ultimate Spray”, because it was believed to contain the growth hormone IGF-1. The problem for the tour was that al-

though IGF-1 was on their list of banned substances, “Ultimate Spray” was not, nor was it on the World Anti Doping Agency’s (WADA) blacklist.

The tour quickly backed down and withdrew it’s action against Singh in April 2013. By then the controversy had spread to our shores to target Sir Bob Charles, because of his endorsement and usage of a deer velvet product.

Certain factions of the New Zealand media were even suggesting that Sir Bob should be retroactively stripped of his NZ PGA Championship titles, which was not only ridiculous but also an outrageous slur against someone who has given so much to the game of golf.

Meanwhile, Singh’s lawyers filed suit against the PGA Tour for substantial damages, including the loss of his Callaway contract after the announcement of his suspension. That suit has been percolating for two years, with over 150 documents tabled during the process. Both sides have asked for summary judgement, but the likely next step is a jury trial in 2016 or 2017.

Several other players and commentators have weighed into the dispute, including John Daly who claimed that the random testing procedures used by the tour were a myth, citing his own experience in the Valspar Championship where he had been tested for six years in a row.

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From May 2016, “Olympic golfers” will be entered into the Olympics testing pool, which means they may be subject to blood tests and whereabouts tests against the complete list of WADA banned substances.

As the fields for the men’s and women’s event won’t be finalised until July 11, 2016, based on world rankings on that date, two questions arise: who will be tested in the lead up period and are the tours concerned equipped to do this?

It is not a trivial matter, because golf is effectively on probation for the next two Olympic Games, and may or may not continue as an Olympic sport beyond 2020.

It would be a tragedy if a failed drug test or perceived system failure within the industry’s testing procedures was the tipping point for a negative decision. At the very least, golf must become totally transparent over its testing regime and this needs to be led by the PGA Tour.

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Anthony Barkley is Golfer Pacific’s Golf professional contributor. He is head professional at Rotorua Golf Club. “Ant” is responsible for many aspects of play at the club. One of the main things that he sees his role is to help people enjoy their golf more. Over the coming month’s he will write these articles with this intention of writing about club fitting, coaching, the mental game and will include the occasional review of new products.

Coaching Schools, should I or not?

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oaching schools have been around for many years at various areas around the country. Generally they consist of 3-4 days of tuition and practice including playing under the watchful eye of a PGA professional. They are quite intensive and each player will leave knowing they have been to a three day school.

The costs of these do vary between $500 (our GOLF180 school) and $1000 as some will be at resort courses or club courses such as ours. It’s about what you see as value for money as some will have higher expenses than others.

So will attending a coaching school benefit you?

As a golf coach we generally see a client for 30-45 minutes. We often use video or like myself, may use a Flight Scope Launch Monitor during lessons. The environ-

ment is controlled with a nice flat surface so we can focus on swing related matters until we get to a point where a more uncontrolled environment is used or we go to the course. Can we do this is in 30-45 minutes? Not a chance.

So what happens at a coaching school? Clients work as a group but are generally coached as individuals. You work on a specific element with the coach and time is available for guided practice.

Guided practice is when you are given aspects to work on to improve an element of your game such as bunker shots. You then practice under supervision of your professional making your practice more effective which equals quicker and better results. Time is an issue in regard to guided practice so under normal coaching practices it’s not included.

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into play but under supervision from the PGA coach. Learn to play of side hills, down hills, into the wind and how to get out of trouble. You then get to work on the same element the next day or progress to something new specific to a different section of your game. Then again head onto the course to put it into play.

rea and visiting driving ranges to get my golf fix. Players used to hit balls like machines but at the same time coaches seemed to cruise from player to player. They would walk down the line watch-

ing each person helping when needed. This is what I would call guided practice and does work alongside individual coaching.

With a golf school we also get on the course and put changes

The value to the client in my opinion is much higher than just doing the normal lessons. Don’t get me wrong as these are still very valuable but if you can commit to three full days of golf and be prepared to learn lots you will come out of it with a better understanding of your game as a whole. This is why I have set up the GOLF180 coaching schools here in Rotorua as I think it’s a great option for optimal learning.

Maybe you could give one a go.

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TSB Bank Nelson Festival Of Golf 2016

By Derek Drysdale, Tournament Director

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e are delighted to announce that TSB Bank has joined us as a Major Sponsor for our next tournament in May, 2016.

One of the ‘must play’ events in the New Zealand golfing calendar, the TSB Bank Nelson Festival of Golf has it all - one round of teamplay in teams of four, followed by three rounds of individual stableford competition in separate divisions. There will be one women’s division and two men’s divisions. On offer will be daily stableford prizes per division, as well as an overall daily gross prize per division.

With a varied array of prizes on offer, we’re delighted to again be offering all competitors the chance to win a car for getting a hole in one, on the allotted holes during the tournament.

Our long putt competition will again bring lots of fun to the week, and with a major prize at the end of it, it’s worth getting on that practice green early.

Winners will be decided on each player’s accumulated total from the three individual rounds played. As in previous years we are again putting up some great novelty prizes and lucky draws to keep everyone in the hunt for a reward.

After suffering a couple of windy days during our previous events in late October, we have moved the tournament to a new date on the calendar in the hope of providing entrants the beautiful weather that our region is famed for. Hopefully the new dates in early May will offer playing conditions that will provide competitors with chances to shoot great scores in calmer conditions – Making entry to the TSB Bank Nelson Festival of Golf a great competition for players of all abilities to enter.

The format has also changed slightly for this next tournament with the weeks itinerary as follows:

SUNDAY 1st MAY: Registration at Nelson Golf Club between 1pm and 3pm.

Tournament Director, Derek Drysdale, confirmed that from 3pm onwards on Sunday 1st May, Nelson Golf Club will offer all competitors courtesy of the course to go out and play some golf to get a feel for the conditions. the

Day 2: Motueka Golf Club tournament committee would like to thank the Nelson Golf Club for this generous gesture, as I am sure all the visitors to the area would like to take up that offer.

MONDAY 2nd MAY: Shotgun start – to be played over the wonderful Nelson Golf Links. This is our only Team Day for the tournament, with everyone playing in teams of four, with plenty of team prizes up for grabs. No individual scores will count towards the individual weekly total and the team section will only apply on the Monday.

For anyone entering individually or in couples, you will be matched up into teams for the day.

Just let us know when you complete your entry form and we’ll arrange it for you.

After play on Monday there will be the Long Putt Qualifying Round, so make sure you have a shot at this fun event as it proved very popular last time round. Qualifiers will go into a shoot-out on Friday with the chance of winning a major prize.

The Team Day prize giving will take place in the clubhouse at close of play.

TUESDAY 3rd MAY: Shotgun start at Motueka Golf Club. This is the first of three daily rounds, in handicap divisions, which count toward the accumulative individual score for the week. Daily prize giving will take place in the clubhouse after

Day 3: Green Acres Golf Club play to reward the best players of the day. New Zealand golf legend, Sir Bob Charles recently played at Motueka and described it as one of New Zealand’s hidden gems. He was not wrong and you will love this beautiful tree lined parkland course.

WEDNESDAY 4th MAY: A rest day! If, in fact, you need a rest…. we are aware that some of you just can’t get enough golf, so we’re looking at a new extra option for you for the Wednesday, so keep an eye on our website for further news! Alternatively you can enjoy some of the many other fabulous things to do in the Nelson / Tasman Region, there’s plenty to choose from.

THURSDAY 5th MAY: Shotgun start. Played at Greenacres Golf Club, the second round in the individual competition, in handicap divisions could be called “moving day”, so keep those scores low! The daily prize giving will again take place in the clubhouse after the day’s play. Greenacres golf course has outstanding views no matter where you look. The course is a great test of golf which will make you think about that next shot on every hole. As their website says, “it is the Best Island Golf Course”.

A word from our sponsors: TSB Bank: “We’ve been New Zealand owned and independent for over 160 years. During that time we’ve grown and evolved, as we have, so has our ability to give back. Sponsoring this event is just one more way we can say ‘thanks’ for your role in our journey, and for making Nelson an even better place to live.”

Brent Williams, Manager

Taylor Made Golf: An ever present in our sponsors list, we have been very fortunate to build up such a relationship with everyone at Taylor Made and we thank them for their continued support.

FRIDAY 6th MAY:

Total Golf:

Shotgun start for this final round is again at the Nelson Golf Links. Played on wonderfully true greens it will offer everyone the chance to putt their way to glory. Today will determine the winners of each division.

The qualifiers for the putting shoot-out will take part in the final Putt-Off in front of the assembled competitors....no pressure, eh?

The Major Prize Giving will take place in the Nelson Clubhouse in the evening hosted by The 19th Cafe & Bar. Nelson Golf Links: A wonderful golf course which has recently hosted both the NZ Amateur Championships and the NZ Senior Championships. Being chosen to host these great tournaments is indeed a great accolade from New Zealand Golf. I am sure that Superintendent Brendan O’Hara and his team will have the course at its best for all the competitors involved.

I would like to thank our sponsors at this time, as without them we couldn’t put things together at this level of competition.

Glyn Delany and his team at Total Golf are proud to be involved with the TSB Bank Nelson Festival of Golf. “We thoroughly enjoyed meeting all the competitors at the previous events and we will be more than happy to provide them with our professional services during the next tournament.”

Glyn Delany, Total Golf

Mike Perro Real Estate: “I wish every success to everyone involved in this tournament, and if you’re visiting the area and decide you want to move here, I’ll be happy to be of service. Of course, for all the local golfers, I would be delighted to assist them in selling their property.”

Shelley Carppe, Mike Perro Real Estate

Entering the TSB BANK NELSON FESTIVAL OF GOLF is very easy, just visit our website at, www.nelsongolf.co.nz/festivalofgolf Entry forms are available online, as well as other useful information regarding accommodation etc.

If you would rather speak to someone in person, please call Allison O’Donnell on 03-548-5029 then option 3, and Allison will be happy to deal with your enquiry.

We look forward to seeing you in May 2016 for a wonderful week of golf and friendship.

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Our Favourite Courses For a country of such modest size New Zealand boasts an enviable number of golf courses that would hold their own – and more – anywhere on the globe. The country’s much admired landscapes offers a magnificent array of backdrops.

From the coastal splendour of Whangaparoa at the Hibiscus Coast, to the sound of breaking surf at Muriwai.

The sunshine capital Napier, to the coastal beauty of Nelson, to the base of the high country where you will find the world acclaimed Terrace Downs. And in between these splendid layouts are any number of golfing venues to challenge, inspire and woo the most discerning of players.

• OUR FAVOURITE COURSES •

WHANGAPARAOA • NEW ZEALAND • NORTH ISLAND

GOLF CLUB

AUCKLAND

Phone: 09 424 5441 Email: whangaparaoa@golf.co.nz Website: www.wgcgolf.net

COURSE LENGTHS Blue Red

5481 metres 5351 metres

Par 71 Par 71

COURSE INFORMATION

Year Established: 1954 Head professional: Blake Cowley Green Fees: Affiliated $35. Non Affiliated $40 Carts: $35 Footwear: Golf shoes with soft spikes or sports shoes Special features: Challenging course with rolling hills, good mix of bunkers and water hazards and spectacular views of the gulf.

Clubhouse: Available for Weddings, Birthdays & Corporate Functions.

How to get there: Hibiscus Coast, Continue along Whangaparaoa Road, going past Red Beach, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa and Manly. When you reach the roundabout before Gulf Harbour take the 1st exit to the left down Whangaparaoa Road towards Army Bay. Golf Club is approx 2kms on the right.

Facilities: Café and Bar open to public everyday

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MURIWAI GOLF LINKS • NEW ZEALAND • NORTH ISLAND

MURIWAI BEACH, AUCKLAND Phone: +6494118454 Email: muriwaishop@golf.co.nz Website: www.muriwaigolfclub.co.nz

COURSE LENGTHS Blue: 6186m Par 72 White: 5918m Par 72 Yellow: 5253m Par 72 Red: 4765m Par 70

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COURSE INFORMATION

Year Established: 1956 Course Designers: John Bourke & Alex Glasgow Golf Operations Manager: Peter Collins Green Fees: Weekend/Public Holiday $45.00 Weekday/Excluding Public Holiday $35.00 Electric Cart: $44 Club Hire: deluxe $40; standard $25 Pull Trundler: $7 Footwear: Soft spikes only Special Features: The Auckland region’s only golf links constructed on black iron sand dunes offering all year round golf, dry underfoot in the winter months with irrigated fairways for summer. The Muriwai Links is a hosting club of NZ Golf Charles Tour events, a championship links for golfers of all ability.

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TITIRANGI GOLF CLUB NEWZEALAND ZEALAND ••NEW •• NORTHISLAND ISLAND NORTH

AUCKLAND

Phone: +64 9 827 3967 Email: golfdirector@titirangigolf.co.nz Website: www.titirangigolf.co.nz

COURSE LENGTHS Black: 6016 Mtrs Par 70 Blue: 5861 Mtrs Par 70 White: 5657 Mtrs Par 70 Yellow (Women): 5183 Mtrs Par 73

COURSE INFORMATION

Year Established: 1909 Course Designer: Dr Alister MacKenzie Golf Director: Doug White Green Fees: NZ Affiliated $90 Non Affiliated $150 Electric Cart: When available $45 Footwear: Soft spikes preferred Dress Code applies Special Features: NZ’s only Alister MacKenzie designed course. Ranked Auckland’s No.1 course. A members club with limited visitor times How to get there: 20 mins from Auckland CBD

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PUKEKOHE GOLF CLUB • NEW ZEALAND • NORTH ISLAND

PUKEKOHE, AUCKLAND

Phone: +64 9 294 8822 Email: fun@pukekohegolf.co.nz Website: www.pukekohegolf.co.nz

COURSE LENGTHS Blue: 5996m Par 71 White: 5735m Par 71 Yellow: 5223 Par 73

COURSE INFORMATION

Year established: 1912 Head Professional: Craig Smith Green Fees: $60 for non-affiliated and $50 for affiliated golfers.

Electric Cart Hire: $35 Trundler: $5 per round Club Hire: $20 per round Footwear: Soft spikes only Facilities: Bar and café available all days except Monday. Fully stocked proshop.

Special Features: Mature tree lined fairways with ponds and a river will give you a great golfing experience.

How to get there: 5 minutes towards Pukekohe from the South Motorway’s Drury off ramp (461) and 20 minutes from Auckland Airport.

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MARAENUI GOLF CLUB • NEW ZEALAND • NORTH ISLAND

NAPIER, HAWKES BAY

Phone: +64 6 835 8273 Website: www.maraenuigolf.co.nz Email: maraenui@golf.co.nz

COURSE LENGTHS White: 5707Mtrs Par 72 Blue : 6125 Mtrs Par 72 Yellow: 5289 Mtrs Par 74

COURSE INFORMATION

Year Opened: 1932 Green Fees: $40 (Affilliate 18H), $50 (Non-Affilliate 18H) Electric Cart Hire: 18 Holes $25 Club Members, $35 Visitors.

Trundler Hire: $5 Set of Clubs and Trundler: $25 Accommodation: The club motel sponsors are Edgewater Motor Lodge and Pebble Beach Motor Inn Special Features: Green fee players always welcome – only 5 minutes’ drive from Napier City and 15 minutes from Hastings.

We have a full bar with friend staff. The Greenside Café have a fine selection of food to have with your drinks after your round.

How to get there: Driving from Auckland to Napier 5 hours 30 mins; Driving from Wellington to Napier 3 hours 45 mins; Fly from Auckland to Hawkes Bay 1 Hour; Fly from Wellington to Hawkes Bay 1 Hour.

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INFORMATION OHOPE INTERNATIONAL COURSE Green Fees: 18 Holes: $35.00 NZ Golf Affiliated,

• NEW ZEALAND • NORTH ISLAND

GOLF CLUB BAY OF PLENTY

Phone: +64 7-312 4486 Email: ohope@golf.co.nz Website: www.ohopegolf.co.nz

$40.00 Non-Affiliated per round. Discounts for larger groups by arrangements with the Club Secretary/Manager.

10 Holes: $20.00 NZ Golf Affiliated, Non-Affiliated $25.

Electric Cart: $25 (10 Holes); $35 (18 Holes) Trundler: $5 per Round Club Hire: Quality Full Sets $25; Social Sets $10 (Including Trundler)

COURSE LENGTHS Blue: 5686m Par 71 White: 5408m Par 71 Yellow: 4961m Par 71

Clubhouse: Available for Weddings, Birthdays & Corporate Functions.

Special Features: Cafe open daily for lunches and Sunday night meals.

How to get there: from Whakatane Airport: 40 minutes by car. From Tauranga 1 Hour 15 mins by car, From Rotorua 1 hour 15 mins by car.

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NELSON GOLF CLUB • NEW ZEALAND • SOUTH ISLAND

NELSON, TASMAN

Phone: +64 3 5485029 Website: www.nelsongolf.co.nz Email: nelson@golf.co.nz

COURSE LENGTHS Blue: 6199m Par 71 White: 5921m Par 71 Yellow: 5303m Par 72

COURSE INFORMATION

Year Established: 1897 Head Professional: Glyn Delany Green Fees: $40 for NZ affiliated golfers $50 for non-affiliated golfers Electric Cart Hire: $40 Footwear: Soft spikes only Special Features: A true links experience.

Host to the 2015 NZ Seniors Championship.

How to get there: Next door to Nelson airport.

10 minutes from town.

Facilities: Café and Bar open to public everyday

(except Mondays). Fully stocked pro shop.

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TERRACE DOWNS RESORT • NEW ZEALAND • SOUTH ISLAND

RAKAIA GORGE, CANTERBURY

Phone: +64 3 318 6943 or 0800 465 373 Website: www.terracedowns.co.nz or www.facebook.com/TerraceDownsResort Email: golf@terracedowns.co.nz

COURSE LENGTHS Black: 6406 Mtrs Par 72 Blue: 6035 Mtrs Par 72 White: 5606 Mtrs Par 72 Ladies : 5278 Mtrs Par 72

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COURSE INFORMATION

Officially Opened: 1st December 2001 Course Architect: Sid Puddicombe Associates Green Fees: Summer - $120 casual, $60 affiliated.

Equipment Hire: Carts $40, clubs from $40, shoes and trundlers also available.

Footwear: Soft spikes only.

Accommodation: Lavish on site 1-3 bedroom villa suites and 4-7 bedroom chalets.

Special Features: Unique year-round golfing and leisure destination boasting stunning alpine vistas, a wide selection of resort activities. Day spa, formal and casual dining options, function venues and close proximity to several ski fields.

How to get there: 60 mins scenic drive from Christchurch International Airport. Transport is available.

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SBS INVITATIONAL THE Northland men’s team of Luke Brown (The Pines), Kadin Neho (Whangarei), Sheldon Kearns (Waipu), Taylor Gill (Kerikeri) and Lee Neumann (Northland – captain)performed well in tough conditions to finish in a tie for fourth place at the annual SBS Invitational at Invercargill Golf Club, Otatara played last month.

The 72 hole strokeplay competition features teams of five from 13 District Associations along with a team from the NZ PGA. The best four of five scores count towards the team score for each of the four rounds.

The start was not what the Northland lads were after, struggling to adapt to the wintry conditions with typically strong winds making scoring difficult the team found themselves at the bottom of the field.

Showing the fight this side has become known for in recent years the guys bounced back to record the second best team score in the afternoons second round and improve their standing.

Another solid showing in Sunday mornings third round saw the team continue to move up the leader board and the team again posted the second best team score in the final round to move into fourth alongside Wellington.

THE 2nd New Zealand 9 Hole Masters Tournament has concluded with Bay of Islands club members winning three of the six divisions. The event was played on Saturday, November 7 at Bay of Islands Golf Club.

The 110 plus strong field was split into six groups, men and women by handicap, with local members Bruce Honeybone convincingly winning the men’s 2nd Division, and Jinni Park winning the lead group for the women, by two points Honeybone scored 62 stableford points, in the 3-day, 27-hole national tournament that attracted players from around the North Island. Runner-up in the men’s 2nd division was Matarua’s Chris Fenny with 56 points, with Whangarei’s Michael Olsen a further two shots back.

Park won the top women’s group with a score of 60 points, two ahead of Joanne Brunker and 4 clear of 3rd place getter, Liz Furey – both Brunker and Furey Northland members.

In the top men’s Division defending champion Frank Weber could not catch Keith Stone from Warkworth who posted a top score of 22 in the final round today.

Overnight leader Wayne Johnston (Ngaruawahia) only managed 16 points today, slipping to 2nd place, tied with Weber. Final scores from the top three players in this division were 61 for Stone, with We-

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ber and Johnston both on 57.

In the two other women’s divisions, Gail Cash (Warkworth) won the 3rd Division, with 58 points, on a countback from Northland’s Cherie Finlayson. In third place was another Northland club member, Bev Smith, with 57 points.

With the long-term future of their club in doubt after their farm-owned land has been recently sold, Jacky Fenney from Matarua noted that her win might be the last ‘swansong’ for Matarua members. Fenney amassed 57 points, 5 ahead of Judi Dooling (Warkworth) with Ruth Harvey (Warkworth) in third place with 51 points.

As part of the 9-hole initiative, Bay of Islands Golf Club organisers welcomed higher handicap players to enter, competing in their own division. Playing off their ‘local’ club handicaps, Ros Simpson (Bay of Islands) was the top scoring lady with 57 points, the same scored posted by Bruce Young from Northland in this group.

The Bay of Islands introduced this tournament in 2014, with the support of New Zealand Golf, as a result of the growing interest and membership of 9-hole golf.

9-hole golf was first mooted by the then Women’s Golf Board in 1994 with the first 9-hole competition held in 1996. The men’s game adopted the reduced form of membership in 2006 and there are now over 8200 9-hole registered members.

The 9-hole Masters is open to both registered 18 and 9 hole members, and is timely with the recent changes by NZ Golf to have

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Pictured are Gail Cash, Keith Stone, Jacky Fenney and Bruce Honeybone.

Results: All Bay of Islands members unless marked MEN’S M1 DIVISION 61 K Stone, Warkworth 21,18,22 57 F Weber 21,18,18; W Johnston, Ngaruawahia 19,22,16 53 G Brown 17,17,19 ; B Ormiston 18,19,16 50 A Ayerst, Huntly 17,14,19; B Raynes, Maungakiekie 17,16,17 45 G Barker 10,16,19, P Minehan 17,11,17; M Penney 19,12,14 42 A Harvey, Warkworth 12,13,17 40 B Salter, Matarua 12,12,16 37 N Doidge, Okaihau 8,15,14 MEN’S M2 DIVISION 1 62 B Honeybone 22, 22,18 2 56 C Fenney, Matarua 20,17,19 3 54 M Olsen, Whangarei 24,15,15 4= 51 G Bell 20,10,21; B Coen 20,14,17

6= 47 R Parker, Sherwood Park 14,14,19; M Simister 15,15,17 8 46 N Langdon, Omokoroa 21,9,16 ‘Breakthrough’ MEN’S DIVISION 1 57 B Young, Northland 24,15,18 2 53 R Young 20,13, 20 3 52 A Pratt, Cambridge 19,16,17 4 51 K Harkins 19,13,19 5 41 B Madsen, Matarua 17,13,11 WOMEN’S W1 DIVISION 1 60 J Park 23,19,18 2 58 J Brunker, Northland 22,19,17 3 56 L Furey, Northland 18,19,19 4 55 D Martin 20,14,21 5 52 M O’Leary 17,18,17 6 51 A Hathaway 18,17,16 7 50 W Moore, Warkworth 12,20,18 8 49 B Cattermole, Manor Park 14,15,20 9= 47 S Work, Waitangi 15,15,17; W Neil 16,15,16 11 46 D Armstrong 17,16,13 12 45 B Madsen, Wellsford 19,7,19 13= 44 B Looker, Rarangi 15,12,17 ; T Brown 17,12,15 15= 43 S Hodson, Whangarei 9,17,17; E Andrews, Whangarei 15,17,11 17= 42 S Sceats 13,13,16; L Munro; 12,15,15 19 39 P Gaines, Manor Park 14,13, 12 20 36 K Pevy, Whangarei 8,13,15 WOMEN’S W2 DIVISION 1 57 J Fenney, Matarua 16,18,23 2 52 J Dooling, Warkworth 17,16,19 3 51 R Harvey, Warkworth 17,16, 18 4= 50 M Young, Northland 14,16,20; K McFarlane, Northland 17,14,19; C Hicks, Warkworth 13, 21,16 7 49 D Raynes, Maungakiekie 13,18,18 8 48 A Helsby 17,14,17 9 47 L McQuinn, Northland 13,14,20 10 46 I White 14,11,21 11= 44 J Batten, Manor Park 14,14,16; A Laurence, Northland 16,14,14 13 42 T Olsen, Whangarei 14,13,15 14= 41 R Leveloff 15,10,16; R Maunsell, Northland 15,11,15 16 40 J Calder, Pukekohe 13,12,15 17= 38 B Beck, Manor Park 9,14,15; B Withers, Warkworth 12,13,13 19 34 B Wallace, Manor Park 14,10,10 20 33 B Gray, Manor Park 4,12,17 21 11 A-M Longley, Chamberlain Park 3,3,5 WOMEN’S W3 DIVISION 1= 58 G Cash, Warkworth 16,19,23; S Finlayson, Northland 21,18,19 3 57 B Smith, Northland 16,18,23 4 56 J Leighton, Pukekohe 18,16,22 5= 55 D Rivers, Northland 15,15,25; E Mitchell, Northland 19,19,17 7= 52 H Smith, Warkworth 14,13,25; P Bosch, Warkworth 16,18,18

manager Peter Reid were the pride of the association walking away with the title and trophy. With a win over Wellington on Saturday morning 5.5 / 2.5 and a halve with Tasman (4/4) in the afternoon the stage was set for Sunday morning to be a shootout between North Harbour and Canterbury for the title. On Sunday morning North Harbour came out firing to be in a slightly stronger position at the half way stage and on the back nine pulled away to a 5.5 /2.5 victory. This marks the first time North Harbour have won the event since 2011. A great effort, especially since top players Jason Gulasekharam and Chang-gi Lee were unavailable due to other commitments.

9 51 C Penney 20,11,20 10= 48 C Roberston 13,16,19; A Martin 18,12,18; N Guy, Whangarei 17,14,17 13= 47 P Kay, Pukekohe 14,13,20; R Taylor, Northland 14,16,17; A Hackett, Northland 15,18,14 16 45 B Boston, Warkworth 11,10,24; P Sargisson, Warkworth 17,11,17 18 44 C Hinchliffe, Whangarei 16,15,13 19 43 M Foster, Warkworth 10,18,15 20 33 H Ellis 15,6,12 ‘Breakthrough’ WOMEN DIVISION 1 57 R Simpson 17, 22,18 2 56 J Pratt, Cambridge 19,16,21 3= 55 S Solomon, Warkworth 16,17,22; P Todd, Warkworth 16,22,17 5 54 J Harkins 22,13,19 6= 52 H Kelly, Warkworth 14,15,23; B Mitchell 20,15,17 8 51 S Butcher, Warkworth 19,13,19 9 50 L Stone, Warkworth 13,17,20 10 47 H Young 9,16,22 11 46 S MacKenzie, Ngunguru 18,14,14 12 44 V Going, Ngunguru 14,11,19; J Salter, Matarua 17,16,11 13 43 K McIntyre, Ngunguru 14,12,17 14 39 L Heywood, Whangarei 13,13,13 16 32 A Vitali, Whangarei 12,7,13 17 31 N Bubendorfer 13,5,13 18 27 H Dean 9,8,10

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NORTH HARBOUR WIN SOUTHERN QUADRANGULAR THE North Harbour open grade men have won the 2015 Southern Quadrangular at Nelson Golf Club to cap off a fantastic year so far for North Harbour’s golfs top men’s team. The team of Mark Hutson (North Shore), Cam Jones (North Shore), Jake Meenhorst (Huapai), Ben Jujnovich (Redwood Park), Sam Reese (Peninsula), Nathan Kim (Gulf Harbour), Kevin Koong (Huapai), James Hydes (Peninsula) and

The Harbour Open Grade men’s team have had a fantastic year to date so far with results as follows: V Auckland (June) – Win 5.5/4/5 V Northland (July) – Win 6/4 V Bay of Plenty (August) – Win 10/6 V Wellington (S Quad) – Win 5.5 /2.5 V Tasman (S Quad) – Halve 4/4 V Canterbury (S Quad) – Win 5.5/2.5

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GOLF TRAILS final year as the North Harbour women’s president and serving on the executive.

She has been involved heavily with the association for over 10 years and we will all still be staying in touch a lot as you have more time for golf at Pupuke. Well done Sandie and congratulations on your award, most deserving to say the very least!

NORTH HARBOUR FINISH 2ND AT SBS INVITATIONAL DESPITE a poor start that had the team in 8th place after the 36 holes on Saturday, the North Harbour SBS team showed their fighing spirit in a fantastic comeback on the 36 holes Sunday to fight their way back up the leader board and have finished 2nd out of the 15 teams in Invercargill. With difficult conditions (especially on Saturday) where wind ripped through the bottom of the south island it was a great warm up on the course that will host the interprovincial in a few weeks. The best individual result in the team was from Cam Jones who finished T10th and Otago won the title by a large margin with some great performances. Well done Jason Gulasekharam, Mark Hutson, Changgi Lee, Jake Meenhorst, Cam Jones and manager George Newlove on a great come back on Sunday.

NORTH HARBOUR GOLF ANNOUNCE MAJOR JUNIOR TOURNAMENT FOR 2016 WITH LYDIA KO’S SUPPORT

HARBOUR GOLF ACKOWLEDGES LONG STANDING VOLUNTEER

NORTH Harbour Golf is pleased to announce another quality golf tournament being added to our schedule in 2016. June 5th/6th (Sunday and Monday of Queens Birthday weekend) will be the dates of the inaugural Lydia Ko North Harbour Age Group Championship at Gulf Harbour Country Club. This will be a two day 36 hole junior age group competition for both boys and girls and is intended as the premier junior event the association will run in the district. Lydia, who represented

CONGRATULATIONS to Sandie Jennins who was nominated by North Harbour Golf to receive the Sporting Acknowledgement Award at the 2015 Massey University Harbour Sports Excellence Evening. Sandie has been one of the most loyal, hardworking and passionate volunteers a sporting organisation could ever hope to have helping them. She has fulfilled so many roles (women’s selector, team manager, women’s president and executive) and 2015 sees her

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North Harbour will now have a major junior event to go along with our other premier events (North Harbour Men’s Stroke Play, Women’s Provincial Match Play and North Harbour Seniors/Masters men).

More details will be released in the coming weeks/months as we build up to a tournament we have every intention of making a little special. Watch this space!

PATRONS TROPHY AT REDWOOD THE format for the Patrons Trophy last played in November was a great success.

The competition saw a full field of 30 pairs playing shots from positions on the course they didn’t know existed. The theme of a “FUN” day joining the Ladies and Men’s Membership was embellished by all.

Most notable was the Shocking Pink wig worn for 18 holes by Mr/Mrs Grahame Lillie or Gina as she was affectionately known as on the day. Gina certainly upstaged his partner Jo McKinstry whose hair colouring was tame in comparison.

The trophy was taken away by Vessela Lewis and Scott Wood with Annmarie Angus and John Booth finishing close runners up. The club had an excellent prize table thanks to sponsorship from Chico’s Restaurant, Swanson RSA Restaurant and Dale Borland Marketing the holding company for the Greenstone & Paua Factory Shop. Every player received a prize and players were encouraged to clean the table of the remaining 25 prizes as they lef t.

Great to see Michael Rhee trying out his fishing gloves as he cast his way thru the car park.

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Pictured are winners Vessela Lewis and Scott Wood.

TWILIGHT AT REDWOOD A walk in the park. Fifteen minutes from Auckland’s CBD and even closer from the Airport, Akarana off ers a challenging parkland golf experience for players of all abilities. Founded in 1927 the Club has a proud history and is generally regarded as the friendliest in town. At Akarana Golf Club ‘everyone is welcome’ - come for the golf, stay for the hospitality.

The golf course itself has two distinct nines. The shorter inner nine loop with a par of 34 has one of the great holes in Auckland golf, the demanding par three 8th. The longer outer nine finishes with a short but exciting par 4 often watched and cheered on from the clubhouse deck.

Visitors are invited to hone their skills against elevated greens, outstanding water features and numerous bunkers.

Akarana is now firmly established as part of the New Zealand Charles Tour programme, endorsing its quality presentation and test of golf. Akarana looks forward to welcoming you soon.

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36 HOLE AMBROSE AT NGARUAWAHIA GOLF CLUB THERE was a full field of 44 teams entered

Runners Up were – Elton Carter, Craig Brown, Geoff Morgan & Brian Inglis – 111.5 3rd place – John King, Brogan King, Jason Boobyer & Daniel Smith – 112 4th – Aaron Steel, George Steel, Tom Brocklesby & Luke Phillips – 112.25 5th – Andrew Burns, Keiran Burns, Callum Hood & Andrew Pritchard – 112.50 6th – Malcolm Verner, Jordan Woodall, Mitch Kirkbride & Brad Gould – 112.75 C/B 7th – Scott Oliver, Ryan Hill, Francis Hill & Jared Hatwell – 112.75 8th – Gavin Donald, Jonathon Morley, Tymon Neil & Scott Guthrie – 114 9th – Ma Petero, Simon Rush, Wayne Gonano & Jordan Rangihika – 114.50 C/B 10th – Mike Rutledge, Ray Brooks, Scott Klaver & Justin Morris – 114.50 The course was in magnificent condition, greens were slick and the players were full of accolades! Pilot Brewery Ltd, Te Kowhai, added a fine touch to the 2 days with their free Pilot Craft beer sampling – tasting was very popular! Thanks to Waikato Kia who sponsored a brand new Kia Rio for a hole in 1 – unfortunately not struck due to the windy conditions on the day – it was a difficult shot into the 14th green. Glen Buckland – Peninsular Resort, Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast – sponsored a “7 night 3 bedroom apartment package” which was won by Aubrey Fretwell. Many thanks to all of the hole sponsors as well.

MUDDY RIVER TOURNAMENTSUCCESSFUL NEW FORMAT THE annual Waikato Veterans Association Muddy River tournament, traditionally held over three days at Paeroa,Te Aroha and Thames courses, took on a fresh look this year. After considering a number of options to hopefully overcome some

common problems confronting most clubs when filling muti-day tournament fields, it was decided to introduce a one day Ambrose format with three players (one car load) constituting a team. Women were also welcomed into the event for the first time.

Comments from players and organizers indicated that the new concept was well received, with a full field of thirty six teams playing on a well presented course at Te Aroha on November 23 in weather conditions which could not have been better.

While the majority of teams came from the three home clubs, twenty others clubs from throughout the Waikato, Auckland and Bay of Plenty regions were represented.

Tournament committee spokesman, Murray Newby said that everyone involved was grateful for the continued major sponsorship for the Muddy River event provided by Toyota Signature Class Cars, Harcourts Realty (Paeroa and Thames) and Twentymans Funeral Services. Players and supporters were reminded of the need to at least consider approaching the tournament’s sponsors when doing future business in real estate or the motor trade. In his after match comments Adrian Catran (Twentymans) wished everyone good health but also reminded those present of his company’s services should they be needed over the coming year. He then presented the Dead Last Trophy (the Ashes) to the winners on the day.

Results: Overall Winners of the Tournament (by lot) John Mohn, Robin Tankard, Bill Cressy (Ngahinepouri) Runners Up: Terry Bolton, Chian Ho, Peter Algar (Te Aroha) Third: Alan Sarjant, John Hayward, Barry Flooks. (Hauraki) Fourth: Marion Edgecombe, Alison Junge, Heather Jobson. (Te Aroha) Nearest the Pin: (No 9 hole) Tom Handley, Merv Cunningham, Greg Overend (Thames) (No 13) Mike Hayes, Keith Millington, John Saxon (Paeroa) Dead Last Trophy (worst team score) Graeme Buchanan, Brian White, Barry Young (Waikare)

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MIXED OPEN MATCHPLAY NGARUAWAHIA Golf Club had a fantastic Labour weekend 54 hole mixed open matchplay tournament with 6 divisions taking part from players from all over the North Island. They received awesome comments from the players on the condition of the course and the running of this year’s event and in particular the time and effort Lyn spent on organising the weekend and giving up her time to be here. Thanks also to Rob and Judy Johnson and Merle for helping across the two days.

Div 1 winners: Ben Sha and Vicky Chen Div 2 winners: Peter Beetham and Sian Stevenson Div 3 winners: John Berry and Barbara

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Bridge Div 4 winners: Jun Yu Han and Alice Wei Div 5 winners: John Mohn and Raewyn McMahon Div 6 winners: Brian Thomson and Judy Thomson Shoot out winners were Liz Reedy and Greg Bowden who won the $200 cash from John and Helen Loveridge.

THE DAY I SHOT PAR AT TITOKI

BY SHAUN FAY

I’VE been playing golf for 30 years, had a hole in one, 2 eagles on one day, bags of birdies but I’ve never shot a par round.

Until Wednesday.

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GOLF TRAILS Living and still working in Whangamata, you’re never 100% sure you can get out mid-week, so I was late to the tee and took my chances. With Bob on 39, Noel 40 and Yogi on 24, I thought I’d be waiting a while.

Then suddenly on the first tee- for the first real time in my 30 years of golf, it dawned on me. There’s nothing you can do about this. So just relax and enjoy.

I had 5 boogies and 5 birdies, including the last 2 holes.

The 17th is a longish Par 3 over the water by the road to Wentworth Valley. It’s a challenging hole on the pretty side of the course and I was right by the pin. Closest for the day and my second 2.

Already I have 45 points- I’m thinking “gee, a par would be nice”. A heavy 2nd left me 80 from the pin. Took out my Cleveland 52- relaxed into the swing and hit onto the blind green. Felt good, looked good- it was. 10 inches from the hole. I tapped in for a birdie and walked off with par for the course.

Then it starts to dawn on you, I shot par.

Forget the birdies, the eagles even the hole in one- nice but often a little lucky. No, this was 18 holes of consistency and accuracy and it’s every golfers dream. I shot 70 – 13 handicap, nett 57.

Less than 2% of golfers shoot par or better and with my swing you have to wonder, how. But I did and it feels amazing. The picture is of Noel Pease my playing partner holding up my scorecard, we of course won the beer and the day.

MEN’S SBS TEAM FINISH 7TH IN SOUTHLAND THE Waikato Men’s Team competed last month in the annual SBS Invitational held at the Invercargill Golf Club.

Brutal wind and rain punsihed the players on Day 1 and scoring of all teams re-

flected just how tough it was.

Bay of Plenty was got off to the best start on Day 1 with a round 1 total of 295. The only team to break the 300 mark. The Waikato boys were next best on 305 with Otago and Wellington a further shot behind.

The Manawatu/Wanganui were best in Round 2 with a combined team total of 299, the only team breaking 300 in round 2. Waikato totalled 309 and had slipped back a couple of places as Otago posted 301 and Wellington 305.

Conditions were tough but spirits werent down after the first day’s play. The Waikato team were off early on Day 2 and were looking to make a hot start to climb their way up the leaderboard.

Unfortunately, the hot start they were after didn’t show up on Day 2 and the Waikato team went on to post a team total of 305 in Round 3, in much more scoreable conditons. Other teams took full advantage of the conditions and the hosts (Southland) posted a Round 3 total of 285, five shots better than that of Otago.

Otago went on in round 4 to post the low score of 287 and claim the title by an enfatic 28 shots over North Harbour (1212). Bay of Plenty were 3rd on 1214, while Northland and Wellington shard 4th on 1216.

Canterbury took 6th spot 1219 and Waikato followed in 7th spot on 1221.

A tough weekend for the boys, but a lot learnt, some of the boys will be going back in two weeks time well prepared for the Men’s Toro Interprovincials, where they will look to go back to back after last year’s win at the St Andrews Golf Club in Hamilton.

Denzel Ieremia was the standout from Waikato, finishing in 6th spot individually on plus 7. Denzel shot rounds of 75, 73, 73 and 74. Waikato number 1 and captain Luke Toomey was next best finishing in 19th position.

KIWI’S WIN ASIA PACIFIC SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP THE New Zealand Seniors Team has won the teams event at the 2015 Asia Pacific Senior Amateur Championship, played October 14-16 at the Nanshan Hot Springs Golf Club near Qingdao, China.

A great final round of two under par 70

by New Zealand’s Frank Borren was the highlight in a very strong team effort.

The individual championship saw the runaway leader Eduardo Bagtas from the Philippines maintain his lead for a win over Frank Borren with Waikato’s Andrew McKechnie in third place.

Waikato golfer Andrew McKechnie scored rounds of 76, 76, 74 for a tournament total 226, fellow New Zealand teammate Frank Borren was three shots better with a tournament score of 223, whilst the overall winner scored a total of 219.

WHANGAMATA WOMEN’S MASTERS THE Inaugural 2015 Seeka Kiwifruit Whangamata Women’s Masters Golf tournament was held recently at the Whangamata Golf Club. 124 contestants from 29 clubs including one from Australia participated in the three day event over 54 holes.

The weather gods behaved and turned on a warm and cloudless final day.

Restricted to women golfers over the age of 40 and modelled on the hugely popular Seeka Kiwifruit Mens Masters also run by Whangamata, the tournament had a full

field only one day after the opening day for entries. Entertainment provided during the tournament included a fashion parade and wine tasting session on the Friday evening, and a buffet dinner and a 1960’s “Beside the Seaside” music hall cabaret topped off a very entertaining Saturday evening.

Susan Hancock of Matamata held her nerve and sank the putts that mattered to win the Open Gross with a 3 round gross score of 235, followed by Akarana’s Raewyn Riggir on 237. Third place went to Te Aroha golfer Trish McBride on 244.

The Open Nett winner was Whangamata’s Jeanne Wilson on 193, from Debbie Carney of Tahuna on 201, and Dianne Sweeney of Walton on 205.

The Open Stableford competition was won by Jan Morgan of Walton with 122 points, from Lynda Stratton of Pukekohe with 121, and Robin Groombridge of Warkworth and Betty Gee of Matarua third equal with 115.

The Whangamata Golf Club wants to thank all participants for contributing to a memorable weekend of golf and entertainment, and help make this inaugural tournament such a success.

Pictured are Jan Morgan (Walton), Susan Hancock (Matamata) and Jeanne Wilson (Whangamata). 

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OMOKOROA 23RD ANNUAL MIXED 4BBB NETT TOURNAMENT DOUG AND CATH MATTHEWS were declared the winners of the 23rd Omokoroa Vets Mixed 4 Day Tournament played last month.

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Playing for the Shergold Trophy, sponsored by Tauranga Citroen and the Omokoroa Country Estate. The course was in excellent condition with the greens running at just under 10 on the stimpmeter.

Not too fast but fast enough to make the greens quite tricky but still enjoyable for the competitors. Four days of hard fought matchplay ensued and stories were being told of being up or down, winning and losing, extra holes being played and in some cases where they walked in from hole 15. It all came down to the wire with Doug and Cath Matthews all square with Jerry and Julia Kuggeleijn coming down the last. An agonising few minutes on the green until, eventually, Doug and Cath were declared

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the victors. After speeches from one of the sponsors, Don Cambell from the National Seniors Executive and the winner, Doug Matthews who is also on the executive everyone went away with a prize.

The winners were; Group 1. Winner, Doug and Cath Matthews. Runners up, Jerry and Julia Kuggeleijn. Group 2. Winner, Paddy and Susan Edmonds. Runners up, Rod and Janice Murray. Group 3. Winner, Alan and Yvonne Allsworth. Runners up, Ray and Elsa Bygrave. Group 4. Winner, Chris and Katherine Paskins. Runners up, Tony and Allison Fraei. 

Eight teams competed in the Rosebowl competition, which was won again this year by Napier with 126 points, the team comprising Kate Chadwick, Debra Boyens, and Judy Farquharson. Maraenui were the runners-up, with 113 points.

The Senior Champ of Champs was comfortably won by Kate Chadwick. Noeleen Grace of Gisborne Park took out the Intermediate competition, and Peri Gayford of Poverty Bay won the Junior section. Herora Brown of Hawkes Bay GC won the 9 Hole section.

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WOMEN’S CHAMP OF CHAMPS THE annual Women’s Champion of Champions and NZ Gross Stableford Rosebowl team events were held at Poverty Bay Golf Club on Monday 16th. Conditions were challenging, with steady rain falling for most of the day, however the course was in great order and some very good scores were achieved despite the weather.

Pictured are Intermediate and Junior Champions Peri Gayford and Noeleen Grace.

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GOLF TRAILS HASTINGS GOLF CLUB VICTORIOUS IN GREENWOOD CUP OVERALL results of The Greenwood Cup after rounds 4-7 staged at the Maraenui Golf Club over the weekend of November 14-15th November. Winners of the Greenwood Cup: Hastings Golf Club Overall results: 1 st: Hastings 14 points and 52 games won 2 nd: Maraenui 11 points and 44 games won 3 rd: Hawkes Bay 8 points and 39 games won 4 th: Takapau 8 points and 34.5 games won 5 th: Napier 7 points and 37.5 games won 6 th: Onga Onga 6 points and 37.5 games won 7 th: Waipukarau 2 points and 14.5 games won 8 th: Dannevirke 0 points and 21 games won Winners of The Radonvich Cup (Top Country Club): Takapau Golf Club.

PREBBLE BEACH TOURNAMENT RESULTS FOLLOWING are the results of the Pebble Beach Motor Inn Sponsored 36 Hole Pairs Tournament held on November 22 at Maraenui Golf Club.

Men. 1.A Walker / D Karauria 2.D Whale / K Bentley 3.D Mitchell / T Mitchell 4.C Bastion / D Walton 5.N Lomas / G Lomas 6.G Wilson / P Hurley

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HASTINGS OPEN – ENTRIES OPEN NOW! 30TH and 31st January – block out these dates in your diary! Hastings Golf Club is currently accepting entries to their hugely popular Hastings Open tournament.

As one of the biggest events in the Hawke’s Bay golfing calendar, the Hastings Open attracts participants from all around New Zealand.

“If you haven’t been here before, we invite you to come and try Hastings Golf Club – this is an outstanding course, with impeccable playing conditions. The Hastings Open is a good excuse to come to Hawke’s Bay during our hot summer months, and enjoy the finest course in the region,” says Mike Piper, President of Hastings Golf Club.

The Hastings Open is a 54 Hole Stroke Play Amateur Championship, with men’s and women’s divisions, and incorporating NZ Golf Order of Merit. The tournament takes place on Saturday 30th January and Sunday 31st January, with a free practice round on 29th January.

The Club is delighted to have local sponsorship from Hastings RSA and also acknowledges continued sponsorship from Lion, who have a longstanding relationship with the Club. “We are thrilled with the sponsorship from Hastings RSA, and would like to thank them for their valuable support,” comments Mike.

Entries to the Hastings Open close on 22 January 2016. Entry fee is only $70, which includes a delicious lunch on both days. For more information please call 06 879 7206 or email Michelle on info@hastingsgolfclub.co.nz Hastings Golf Club is recognised as one of the top 10 golf courses in New Zealand.

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THE HARCOURT’S LADIES CLASSIC BLACK and White was the theme for this year’s event at Levin Golf Club.

Played in early November, the event was a huge success. The Women also enjoyed a lovely evening dinner with the food being served by our very capable caterer and new mother Sarah Burgess.

Group Winners with Harcourts Levin Real Estate Manager Stuart Campbell.

Pictured are Jannie McCauley Taupo, Britta Fraser Judgeford, Audrey Rigby Otaki, Stuart Campbell Levin, Gross Phillippa Kirk Martinborough, Bev McCauley Taupo, Joy Tufuga Levin.

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GOLF TRAILS CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS DAY WONDERFUL weather and some very interesting matches going all the way to the 36th hole at Levin Golf Club’s Championship Finals Day. Senior Champion Adrian Burns. r/up Reuben Tomane. Intermediate Ray Seng. r/up Marty Hodge. Junior Ross Campbell. r/up Mark Duston. Junior B Denzil-Viper Tatana. r/up Paul Butson. Masters Dale Futcher. r/up Ray Grout. Silver Mary Isherwood. r/up Tania Pouwhare. Flight Judith Walton. r/up Joanne Wilton-Eadie. Bronze 1 Val Smith. r/up Mary Keenan.

2002 and solely by Manawatu Wanganui in 2000.

The women’s team have one more match up against Taranaki in Wanganui before the Toro to be played this year in Ashburton.

An 8 player mens team travelled to Taupo to compete in matches against Bay of Plenty at Wairakei and Kinloch. In a close result the strong Bay of Plenty line up won the match up 9 – 7. The first match at Wairakei went the way of the home side 5 – 3, while the match at the Kinloch Club was drawn 4 all. The team was led by NZ number 1, Josh Munn, who had returned after recent overseas events. He won both matches.

While the greens at Kinloch were slow due to recent coring, and 3 temporary greens were being used, the long Jack Nicklaus layout is spectacular and quite different from any other course most players would experience. Thankfully the weather was perfect which makes the course much more playable. Wairakei was in excellent condition with very fast greens in contrast to Kinloch. 

FUNDRAISING TOURNAMENT AT LEVIN

Pictured are Stableford Winners Julian Howard Pauatahanui Michael Christensen Levin, Roy Sanson Palmerston North, Elaine Pedersen Foxton, Murray Crawford Manawatu, Jenny Deans Kapiti, Shona Thompson Paraparaumu Beach, Lyn Walker Otaki.

THE Murray Halberg Disability Sports Foundation fundraising tournament was held at Levin Golf Club this month and organised by the Levin Eagles. The weather looked very doubtful first thing however 85 participated and around $2,600 was raised for the society. This was a mixed open event, pick of the table and everybody won a prize.

LEVIN’S MONTHLY MEDAL

Pictured are Standing Ray Grout, Mary Isherwood, Tania Pouwhare, Dale Futcher, Ross Campbell, Mark Duston, Adrian Burns, Ray Seng, Marty Hodge, Judith Walton. Kneeling Mary Keenan, Val Smith, Reuben Tomane.

These monthly nine hole open mixed days are becoming extremely popular in this area. Turnouts are always over the 100 and the club hosted 105 last Monday.

Representing 15 different clubs they come from near and far.

LEVIN have a sponsored monthly medal competition and each round winners get to qualify for the finals. Thanks to the Fairway 14 Trust for supporting the men’s and Women’s event. Joy Tufuga won the women’s on a countback from Gay Kusabs net 69. Judith Walton and Margaret Hooper 72. Men Graeme Cliff 63 net. Declan Stephenson 67. Sui Tofa and Dale Futcher 68.

Pictured are Joy Tufuga, Ian Bateman and sponsor Graeme Cliff.

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Pictured are Mike Jones National Secretary, Andy Ross Manawatu/Wanganui President. Peter Skou National President. Geoff Burgess Murray Halberg Representative.

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MANAWATU Wanganui senior mens and womens teams were in action on November 1.

An 8 player women’s team headed to Napier for an annual match against Hawkes Bay. The team played two 18 hole matches against their opposition at Napier Golf Club and prevailed 11 – 5. The win meant that the team brought home the Judy Pearson Salver, which was last won jointly in

2015 RISK MANAGEMENT KAPITI OPEN PETER Spearman-Burn and Darae Chung are the 2015 Risk Management Kapiti Open winners at Kapiti Golf Club.

Peter Spearman-Burn (Miramar) won the Men’s Open with a 67. His brother Thomas Spearman- Burn shared second

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place with Brett Smith (Paraparaumu) on 71. Steve Mason did not look out of place in the Spearman-Burn group, finishing fourth on 73. Brett Smith did have the consolation of winning the nett division with a 62, ahead of Kapiti members Steve Mason 63 and Matthew Meredith 64.

Darae Chung (Shandon) won the Women’s Open with a 75. She was followed by Kapiti’s Adri- enne Macmillan on 80 and Mary Howard 82. Mary Howard won the nett prize with a 66, just ahead of more Kapiti golfers Sharron Menzies 67 and Carol Train 68. The top 3 stableford places were also Mary, Sharron and Carol.

The only disappointment on the day was that none of the 89 entrants were able to win the $10,000 Tall Poppy hole in one prize. Kapiti Golf Club would like to thank all our sponsors and all the volunteers who made the Open such a great day.

Our visitors to the Open were full of praise with the state of the course, how well run the event was and how much they enjoyed it. One notable visitor described it as the best event he’d ever been to.

So well done to the Green staff, all the volunteers, and most of all Club Captains Carole Clout and Paul Cooksley.

EKETAHUNA GOLF CLUB THE new season has begun with club day on a Saturday starting at 12noon.Twilight Golf (weather permitting) has also got underway on Wednesday nights with some early form being shown by our mid range handicappers.

Major competitions coming up in January 2016 include the Bush Classic and the Pro-Am. The Bush Classic is an 36 hole Stableford competition run jointly between Eketahuna Golf Club and Pahiatua Golf Club over two days during 16-17 January 2016.

Entries must be received by 8th January 2016. Cost is $40. For further information go the club websites.

January is also the month for the running of the 36 holes Pro-Am competition run in conjunction with the Masterton Golf Club. This years competition will be held during the weekend of 30-31January.

Teams of 3 players will be joined by draw with a New Zealand Golf Professional who will be playing for Order of Merit points and prize money. Day one of the Pro-Am will be held at Eketahuna whilst day two will be held at the Masterton club. If you have never played with a PGA professional now’s your chance. Get three mates together and join the fun. Cost per 3 man team is $645. At the last count there was only space for 3 more team. Further details will be posted on the clubs’ website in the near future. 

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first time, Susan Farron, PGA professional and president of the New Zealand Professional Golfers Association. Farron has competed on the women’s European tour.

Charles attended the first Water for Prosperity tournament in January this year which raised $14,000 for the charity’s third water project in Zimbabwe.

Funds raised from the next tournament will go toward the $50,000-budget fourth water project in Zimbabwe.

Water for Prosperity spokesman David Barnes said it is a Nelson charity delivering water projects to Zimbabwe, enabling rural communities to source their own clean water. Nelson volunteers will deliver another five bore holes to the town of Torwood in the midlands of Zimbabwe, bring-

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A hole in one prize of a new car will be available on the 17th hole. The Mad Butcher will provide barbecued food at the 15th hole.

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O’Connor winning 3/2. Hung was sent into the play-off on the back of her momentum and just came up short.

Although Canterbury Rep Kobori was an obvious star for Country, it was her teammates that all chipped in during the day and laid the platform for the title win.

RUSSLEY WIN WOODWARD CUP

CANTERBURY

COUNTRY WIN POLLOCK CUP THERE was an enthralling finish to the 2015 Pollock Cup when Momoka Kobori sunk a 10 foot birdie putt from the apron on the second play-off hole to win the Pollock Cup for the Country team. Her teammates Fiona Gebbie, Di Kay and Nicky Muir were in raptures as the putt went in and the realisation hit them that they had won.

Young Russley hope Juliana Hung was inconsolable, but she had done her club proud in the play-off. She had a chance to win it on the first play-off hole – the par 5 18th, but her five foot birdie attempt slid by, while Kobori made a spectacular upand-down from 20 metres in front of the green for a half.

In regular time Hororata’s Nick Muir had a fine win over Amy Weng 4/3, and Jas-

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Games were evenly shared right through

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WELLINGTON NOTICEBOARD 2-Dec

Harewood 4.5-3.5.

RUSSLEY again showed their class and ability to resist pressure when they overcame a gallant Harewood team in the final of the Woodward Cup at Weedons this afternoon. The win was set up on the back of the experience at the bottom of the order – Andrew Dufton and Garth Treacy. Although they both gave away early leads to Matt O’Carroll and Blair Batson, they came back strong to win down the stretch 1up and 3/1 respectively. No. 6 Henry Bryden then chimed in with a 4/2 win over Sam Watkinson. Josh Smith got a point back for Harewood with a 2/1 win over Dominic Brettkelly, but Anthony Weatherhead made it “all but” when he beat Blair Dibley 3/2.

It was up to Michael McAuley to match Matt McLean’s birdie on the par 5 18th to get the needed half point and secure the win for Russley. The final two matches were on the nearby 17th tee when this happened and they chose to finish them there.

For the record Owen Burgess beat Andrew Green 1up, and Reid Hilton beat Scott Manyweathers 2/1. The final result 6.5-1.5.

This was the fourth win in a row for Russley. Harewood whilst disappointed with the loss will take a lot of heart from their performance providing a platform to work off in the coming years.

BOTTLE LAKE WIN SIMON CUP IN a close encounter Bottle Lake have won the Simon Cup for the first time beating

the order, but with wins to Kris O’Neill,

Steve Oberg, Hayden Neill, Lyall Grant

and half to Craig Bilton, Bottle Lake were

too strong. Jared Green, Tony Tulley, and

Guy Chambers got the wins for Harewood

while Stu Malden had the half. 

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Pro-Am’s & Golf adventures to Hawaii- Fiji- Asia R ICHARD ELLIS was once a leading tournament professional. These days Richard is the owner of the very successful New Zealand based golf management company “Pacific Golf Management “ the company specialises in international golf tours, organising professional and amateur golf tournaments and golf resort management. Pacific Golf has over 25 years’ experience running golf tours, international amateur and professional tournaments around the world.

Richard has an impressive 2016 golf holiday and tournament program to Hawaii, Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Whether you enjoy the world class resort courses and magnificent beach front hotels in Hawaii or traveling to Thailand to challenge yourself playing some of the best championship courses in Asia. Maybe closer to home would suit, with a fun proam tournament in Fiji or the excitement of playing in the South Pacific’s biggest 4 round pro-am event with over $130,000 to be won in amateur prizes and professional prize money.

2015 has been a very successfully year for Pacific Golf , the annual Hawaii tour has become extremely popular with over 60 people traveling to the Big Island to play in the International golf week tournament and then after 5 rounds of golf on those fantastic courses it was off to Maui for 4 days R&R. The Starwood Classic has become an amazing event and is the South Pacific’s biggest pro-am tournament with 60 pro’s

and 180 amateurs taking part, if you add in the non- playing partners around 300 people travelled to Fiji for the annual 5 day event. The Air New Zealand Fiji pro-am is a real fun pro-am event for golfers of all calibre and always attracts around 100 players, the event has now been running for 19 years, so expect something extra special for 20th anniversary tournament to be held at the end of May 2016.

Richard said 2016 is shaping up to be a cracker year with many bookings already in place for our annual events. The Golf- a -hollics tour to Thailand in March to play 8 rounds in 10 days on some of the best and most demanding courses in Asia. Air New Zealand 20th anniversary pro-am in Fiji in May, the four round Starwood Golf Classic in June , Shangri-La pro-am in June , Best of Golf Hawaii and Hawaii International golf week in August.

Vietnam is also on our calendar for 2016, Air New Zealand has just announced direct flights from Auckland to Saigon starting in June, making it far more accessible from NZ. So we will be putting together a Best of Vietnam golf tour which will include a 4 round tournament to be played in Danang.

Danang has a number of great resorts set on China Beach , one of the best beaches in Asia and is also home to 3 world class golf courses- designed by Nick Faldo, Colin Montgomerie and Greg Norman , with a fourth course designed by Luke Donald due to open shortly.

You don’t have to be a great golfer to

join in the fun of these tours and tournaments and there is always plenty of activates for the non-golfing partners , if you enjoy playing fantastic golf courses staying at top notch resorts and hotels and having a great time, maybe one of following tours will suit you.  Go to www.pacificgolf.co.nz for full tour and event information Best of Hawaii Golf & Hawaii International Golf Week (20 August to 1st September) the big Island of Hawaii is a 30 minute flight from Honolulu. There are 7 world class golf course within 15 minutes’ drive of the magnificent Hapuna Beach Hotel at Mauna Kea Resort where you will spend 7 nights in an ocean view room.

You get to play five rounds on the best of these great course and there’s a day where you can sharpen your skills at the golf school run by PGA professionals (all included in the cost) The 4 round tournament is played in different divisions for women and men, great prizes, nightly drinks, cocktail party and fun tournament dinner to finish.

For those who wish to spend more time in golfing paradise, we take a short flight to the island of Maui, spend 4 nights at the beautiful Westin Resort & Spa on Kaanapali Beach and a round of golf at the Plantation course at Kapalua. Home of the PGA tours tournament of Champions. To finish the trip it’s a short flight back to Honolulu and the final night of the tour is at the fa-

The Special Tour Package

• 7 nights at five star Hapuna Beach Hotel & Spa, ocean view rooms • 4 nights at five star Westin Maui Resort & Spa • 1 night at Hawaiian Prince Hotel Waikiki • Full buffet breakfast included daily • 6 Rounds of golf including cart on world class course , Mauna Kea, Hapuna, Mauna Lani North Mauna Lani South and Kapalua Plantation course • Ranges balls before play each day • Entry into the Hawaii International Golf Week tournament • 1 day golf school before the tournament including PGA professional clinics and individual lessons • Welcome function at Hapuna Beach Hotel • Nightly drinks, one hour each night at the tournament bar during the tournament.

• Player gift pack including tournament logo polo & cap valued at over $130 • Tournament prize presentation dinner and drinks • Great prizes • Full tournament & event organisation by Pacific Golf Management • All transport to and from the golf courses plus Airport to Hotel return transfers • All tax’s on accommodation, golf, meals and drinks included in the package

COST PP US$3951.00 (NON-PLAYERS US$2854.00) TWIN SHARE The Tournament Package

• 6 night’s accommodation at the Marriott Resort & Spa Pattaya • 4 Rounds of golf at championship courses in , including your own caddy & cart • Entry into the Thailand Golf Classic Tournament cocktail party at the Marriott Resort & Spa • On course lunch & drink at every course • Nightly drinks at the tournament bar during the tournament • Gala Tournament prize presentation dinner & drinks at the Marriott Resort & Spa • Tournament players gift pack including, polo shirt, cap • All ground transfers, from airport to hotels and golf

COST PP TWIN SHARE - $AUD2058.00 $NZ2287.00

mous Waikiki.

Starwood Golf Classic Fiji (June 7th to 11th) The South Pacific’s biggest proam tournament with over $130,000 in pro prize money and amateur prizes. There are amazing individual and teams prizes for the amateurs. You will have a professional in your group for all four rounds of the tournament, play two rounds at Natadola Bay and two rounds at Denarau. Five star accommodation at Sheraton Fiji, opening cocktail party, nightly drinks at the tournament bar, final night banquet and entertainment fantastic value all-inclusive package. Get in quick this event sells out every year.

Air New Zealand Fiji Pro-Am (May 25th – 29th) Come and play the 20th anniversary of this fun pro-am tournament. You don’t have to be a great player, just have an official handicap. Enjoy 3 rounds of golf, one day at the fantastic Natadola Bay course and two rounds in the fun pro-am tournament at Denarau Golf Course. Excellent amateur prizes, Sheraton Fiji Resort accommodation, 2 cocktail parties and the famous final night theme dinner.

Thailand Championship Tour (March 30 –April 9) This is the real golf enthusiast tour 7 rounds in 10 days on courses voted best in Asia. Five star accommodation Bangkok, Hua HIn & Pattaya, great competition plenty of side bets, see our web site for full information.  Go to www.pacificgolf.co.nz for full information or email richard@pacificgolf.co.nz

The Special Event Package

In ternational Golf Week

• 7 nights at five star Hapuna Beach Hotel & Spa, ocean view rooms • Daily full buffet breakfast • 1 practice round at Hapuna Beach course plus free PGA professional coaching & clinics available all day • 4 tournament rounds of golf including cart, Mauna Kea, Hapuna Beach, Mauna Lani North & South courses • Range balls before play each day • Entry into the Hawaii Resort Course Championship tournament • Welcome function at Hapuna Beach Hotel • Nightly drinks for one hour each night at the tournament bar during the tournament • Player gift pack including tournament logo polo & cap ,valued at over $130 • Final night gala prize presentation dinner and drinks • Great prizes • Full tournament & event organisation by Pacific Golf Management • All transport to and from golf courses during the tournament plus return Airport transfers • Daily hotel resort fee, includes- free Wi Fi & in room internet, parking, gym access, range balls.

• All tax’s on accommodation, golf , meals and drinks included in the package

COST PP US$2596.00 (NON PLAYERS US$1739.00) TWIN SHARE (INCLUDES ALL EVENT SOCIAL FUNCTIONS AND FINAL NIGHT DINNER)

The Tournament Package

• 2 nights accommodation at the Westin Grande Hotel in Bangkok • 4 nights accommodation at the Marriott Resort & Spa Pattaya • 4 nights accommodation at the Hilton Resort & Spa in Hua Hin • Daily full buffet breakfast • 7 Rounds of golf at championship courses in Thailand, including your own caddy & cart • Entry into the Thailand Golf Classic • Tournament cocktail party at the Marriott in Pattaya • Nightly drinks at the tournament bar during the tournament • Tournament prize presentation dinner & drinks at the Marriott Resort • Tournament players gift pack including, shirt & cap • All ground transfers, from airport to hotels and golf courses.

COST PP TWIN SHARE - $AUD3147.00 $NZ3496.00

The Tournament Package

The Tournament Package

PLAYERS PP TWIN SHARE $AUD1698.00 - $NZ1889.00

COST PP $NZ1654.00 (NON-PLAYERS $NZ1117.00) TWIN SHARE

• 5 Nights twin share accommodation at Sheraton Fiji Resort , Denarau Island • Return airport / hotel transfers from Nadi International Airport • Daily full breakfast • 4 rounds of golf in the Pro-Am including carts and range balls daily • Daily lunch and on course drinks during tournament play • Gala Welcome Cocktail Party • Nightly drinks in the tournament bar (during the tournament) • All transport from Hotel to golf courses during the tournament • Player gift pack valued at $150.00 • Over $130,000 in Prize money and Prizes • Final night Gala Banquet dinner, drinks and entertainment

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• Four nights deluxe twin share accommodation at the 5 star Sheraton Fiji Resort.

• Daily full buffet breakfast, Return transfers from Nadi Airport to the Sheraton Fiji Resort.

• One round of golf at Natadola Bay course including, carts, range balls, coach transfers, lunch and drinks • Pro-Am tournament entry package, including two rounds with a professional at Denarau golf course, carts & range balls before play • On course food and beverage and post round drinks during the tournament.

• Player’s gift pack, including tournament logo shirt, cap & Sulu Shoot Out golf wear.

• Fantastic prizes, Two cocktail parties and Sweepstakes evening.

• Invitation to the Grand Finale tournament theme banquet dinner & live entertainment.

• Theme costumes for the final night dinner.

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