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Olympic funding – it’s about need, not want

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hould Lydia Ko have received funding to represent New Zealand at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil?

That was a burning question until it was announced last month that New Zealand Golf and Ko had agreed to withdraw an application for funding from High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ).

Up until then I had struggled with the question. My first question was did Lydia deserve it? The answer was most certainly. Part of the criteria HPSNZ needs to ask itself when deciding on the allocation of funding is, is the person or team a genuine medal hope?

In the case of Lydia the answer is without doubt. Last month Lydia was already ranked the world’s No 3 and has clearly established herself as amongst the world’s best golfers.

My second question was did Lydia need funding? The answer was probably not. In the first five months of this year Lydia’s earnings on the LPGA Tour stood at more than $US550,000. That’s $NZ630,000.

When was the last time you earned $630,000

in the first five months of the year, let alone at the age of 17? And if there was an occasion, do you think you could afford to send yourself off to the Olympics? It’s not really a question, is it.

To my way of thinking funding from HPSNZ should be for players that need it. And I mean need, not want. For example rugby sevens will be part of the 2016 Olympics. Presumably, All Blacks will be putting up their hands for the Olympics. Do All Blacks needing funding? Of course not.

It has been suggested some sportspeople, who have received funding in the past, earn just as much, if not more, than Lydia. I would hope that is not the case.

The good thing about golf is we know exactly how much they receive in prizemoney. It’s their in black and white, down to the last cent. We don’t know how much they receive in endorsements from sponsors or the like but the prizemoney they earn will be a barometer of it.

Can we look up on the internet exactly how much Richie McCaw is paid? Not likely.

The 2016 Olympics will be the first time in

more than a century that golf has been part of the programme. There will be a men’s and a women’s competition. Each will be a 72hole strokeplay event and each limited to 60 players.

Qualification will be determined by world rankings the month beforehand. The top 15-ranked players will qualify, with a limit of four golfers per country.

The remaining 45 positions will go to the highest-ranked players from countries that do not already have two golfers qualified.

Perhaps the more burning question is how do you and I get some funds together to cheer on Lydia at Rio de Janeiro in August of 2016?

I can already picture a group of us following Lydia around the golf course, waving a New Zealand flag.

I am thinking of asking the boss of Golfer Pacific to put together a travel package of which I would be the tour leader (and therefore get to go for free). We could also, of course, ask for funding from High Performance Sport New Zealand.

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Josh Munn prevails in playoff to NZ Amateur M

ost bets were on a rare double being completed when Auckland golfer Tae Koh was three up with 10 holes to play in the final of the New Zealand Amateur Championship.

Koh had won the Australian Amateur Championship in Adelaide a few months earlier and was in line to become the first New Zealander to complete the Australia-New Zealand amateur double in the same year.

Wining both tournaments in the same year had only been done once before and that was by Australian Matt Jager in 2010.

But Koh’s chances of achieving the feat soon after took a tumble.

His opponent Josh Munn, from Manawatu, eagled the 27th and birdied the 28th holes in the 36hole final at the Nelson Golf Club to reduce the lead to one.

Then it was all square after the 31st and the match, played in cold and windy conditions, remained equal coming to the 36th. Both had chances to win the last.

Koh flubbed his chip shot from behind the green into the bunker.

He almost holed his bunker shot but he had handed the advantage

Josh Munn has taken out the NZ Amateur Championship.

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to Munn. The latter had a putt from nine feet to win but it slid by.

In the first play-off hole Koh found trouble from the tee and missed a nine foot putt to end up

with a bogey. That left Munn a tap-in putt for par and victory.

Munn said the win came down to self-belief. ``I just kept telling myself to be-

lieve I could do it,’’ he said. ``It was hard because Tae is probably the most solid player in New Zealand golf right now. I knew that he wasn’t going to give it to me. I had to take it off him and that is what I did.”

Munn said the weather conditions made it difficult but he felt he coped well. ``It was playing so tough in the wind but I am used to those conditions and I felt like that really helped me.’’

He was particularly disappointed to miss his part putt on the 36th. ``My mind went blank on the putt I had in regulation to win. I have played so much golf in the last four or five days, I lost it there for a bit. But I came back well and to get it done on the next hole was pleasing.”

Munn’s win follows in the footsteps of many of the legends of New Zealand golf, including the likes of Stu Jones, John Durry, Frank Nobilo, Phil Tataurangi and, in more recent times, Danny Lee. ``It is pretty overwhelming to put my name in the record books

alongside them. I am humbled really. I am really proud of what I have achieved in winning this and hopefully my career can follow what those guys have achieved.”

Munn, 23, is a well-seasoned amateur. He has won twice on New Zealand’s Charles Tour and won the prized Lake Macquarie Amateur in Australia. But the New Zealand Amateur Championship topped them all. ``This is the trophy that I have always wanted to win. Ever since I was 13 years old I have talked about winning the New Zealand Amateur with my coach Andre [White] and to do it, is just unbelievable. It is without doubt the biggest win of my career.’’

Koh was naturally disappointed but satisfied he was not beaten easily. ``I always thought it would go all the way to the end and it did, all the way to the 37th hole,” Koh said. ``He (Munn) played great. I lost my mojo on the 9th, 10th and 11th holes and he capitalised in that period. I came back pretty well in the final few holes but a few loose shots cost me my chance to win.”

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Chantelle Cassidy runs away with final of NZ Amateur

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he emotions came flooding back for Chantelle Cassidy when her birdie putt dropped on the 13th hole to provide her with victory in the New Zealand Amateur Championship.

The successful putt provided Cassidy with an emphatic 7 and 6 victory over Kate Chadwick from Napier but Cassidy’s immediate thoughts went back to the same tournament a year earlier.

Cassidy’s great grandfather died in the week of the previous year’s New Zealand Amateur and she dedicated this year’s win at the Nelson Golf Club to him. ``It means so much to do it for my great grandpa,” said Cassidy, 21, from the Cambridge Golf Club in Waikato. ``He has been on my mind all week and I am so happy to have won this tournament. Last year this event was really emotional for me so it is nice to change that feeling today.”

Cassidy saved her best for the last round of the 36-hole final and was proud of her win. ``I played really good today.

I always knew that Kate could come back, because she is a

Chantelle Cassidy on the winning path at the NZ Amateur Championship.

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great player. ``But I did enough all day and to finish it off with a birdie was a great moment. I can’t believe it really.”

Cassidy, a former New Zealand representative, became the fourth from Waikato to win the event and the first from the Cambridge Golf Club for 90 years.

The previous winners from Waikato were Mrs J W Peake (Cambridge) in 1924, Miss Gina Scott (Kawhia) in 1995 and Mrs J Oliver (Waiterimu) in 1997. ``This win is also for all the people who have supported me in the Waikato and at the Cambridge Golf Club. I look forward to getting back to the club this week with the trophy.”

The win was another national title for Cassidy. She had also won New Zealand Strokeplay Championship in 2013.

Her win at Nelson was set up by her opening 18 holes. She made four birdies on the outward nine to quickly jump to a four up lead.

She then added another birdie on the 12th to be five-under par and five up in what was the defining stretch of the 36-hole final.

There were moments where Chadwick fought back in the match – like the birdies she made on the 14th and 27th to get back to five down – but Cassidy was always in control.

Chadwick, a full-time nurse, kept dreaming of an improbable comeback on the closing stretch but the task was too tall.

But the 22-year-old, who is a three-time New Zealand Maori champion, was pleased with her performance. ``It was a great achievement for me to make the final. I am really proud of how I played here this week and I go home happy,” she said.

On her way to the final, Cassidy defeated Robin White (7 and 5), Laura Hoskin (1 up), Munchin Keh (2 and 1) and Celyn Khoo (1 up). ``I played great all week and I think the key to my performance was never giving up. There are a lot of moments in the week where you are tested and I think I showed a lot of character. ``I hope that this performance helps me to represent New Zealand again.”

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Fox kicks goal in Muriwai Open N ot even a lost ball on the last hole was enough to deny Auckland professional Ryan Fox his first win on New Zealand’s Charles Tour.

Fox whacked his tee shot on the 18th in the Muriwai Open, sponsored by Ask>Metro, way right and even though about 50 onlookers helped search for the ball it could not be found.

The 27-year-old returned to the tee at the Muriwai course in west Auckland and ended up with a double bogey but still won by three strokes.

Asked afterwards what he was thinking on the 18th tee, Fox replied: ``Don’t go left, basically.

I thought that was the only way I could get into serious trouble. ``When I hit it, I thought it was fine but there is obviously more trouble out there than I thought. It would have been more stressful if I hadn’t hit my second one good but once I got that one down the middle I felt pretty comfortable.”

It was somewhat of an anticlimax but the fact that Fox could doublebogey the last and still win by three shots was testament to the dominance he showed in the $40,000

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tournament over four rounds.

Fox also won 26 dozen of Asahi beer after he tied for the low round of the tournament with Bay of Plenty amateur Hayden Beard. They both had scores of 64 on the par 72 layout.

Fox, with a smile, added: ``I have had plenty of calls and texts since shooting the 64 of people telling me they will give me a hand to drink that 26 dozen beer. It is going to be good to get into that with the boys.”

The Charles Tour comprises five tournaments but victory had eluded Fox, 27, until the Muriwai Open. ``It has been a long time coming but it is worth the wait,” said Fox, who enjoyed his first win alongside his father, All Black great Grant Fox who caddied for him in all four rounds. ``I have had a lot of great results in big tournaments with him but never quite got one across the line.

We had a lot of fun out here this week.”

Fox ended the tournament with a 20-under par total which was two shots shy of the tournament low record on the Charles Tour that his good friend Fraser Wilkin recorded last year to win the Taranaki Open.

Fox’s father was proud of what Ryan achieved after a week of solid golf in the benign conditions. ``He has played really well,’’ Grant Fox said. ``He hit it well off the tee, hit a lot of greens. The score was out there and he didn’t make many mistakes all week.”

Grant Fox said he was aware as anyone of how hard professional sport can be for a living. ``He is chasing a big dream like many of them are who have chosen to do this for a living. It is a tough gig that they have chosen. ``He has worked hard to get to where he has got and he has got a long way to get to where he wants to be. But you have got to feel what it is like to win and to finally do that in a Charles Tour event is pleasing.”

Fox has now won five titles as a professional. The previous four are the Martinborough Pro-am, the Fiji Open (twice) and the Jeep Pro-Am in Queensland.

Said Ryan Fox: ``Winning at any level is good. You can’t go out and expect to win a major or a PGA Tour event without winning along the way. To be in the lead for two days and to keep playing

Ryan and Grant Fox. Photo: Simon Watts/BW Media

the way that I did was really pleasing.”

Second in the Muriwai Open was Bay of Plenty professional Kieran Muir for his best fin-

ish on the Charles Tour while Auckland pro Richard Lee was third.

Muriwai local Tadgh Campbell was the leading amateur.

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Munchin Keh’s second win in Muriwai Open A

uckland golfer Munchin Keh defended a winning title for the second this year when she ran away with the Muriwai Open in Auckland.

Keh, 21, went into the final round of the Ask>Metro sponsored event with a three shot lead and ended up winning by five after scoring a three-under 69 on the last day.

The Titirangi Golf Club member had won the same event the previous year and it followed her winning defence of the North Island Strokeplay a fortnight beforehand.

Keh, who has the Espirito Santo world teams’ event in Japan in September at the top of her list, was proud of her performance at Muriwai. ``I was very consistent here all week and to win by five is a great achievement,” Keh said. ``It is always a huge thing to win on the Charles Tour, I feel really honoured.”

Keh, who carded rounds of 70, 69, 70 and 69 for a 10-under par total, said the key to her consistency was her short game. ``Knowing how to play these greens was important. I chipped well and I putted well as well. That helped me shoot a good score.

“I didn’t really focus on the expectations. I just came here with a mindset that I wasn’t defending my title. I just wanted to play well and enjoy my golf and that mentality really helped. I wasn’t worried about the outcome.”

Keh said it was a good test playing with North Harbour professional Cathryn Bristow who would be returning to the Ladies’ European Tour (LET). ``It makes it even more satisfactory to beat someone like Cathryn. To know that she is going to play on the LET gives me a huge amount of confidence that I have been able to beat someone that good. It is a good indication of where I am at with my game.”

Bristow, who finished second at Muriwai, enjoyed the experience of competing on the Charles Tour for the first time. ``You can practice all you like but it is

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Muriwai Open scores Leading scores from the Muriwai Open in Auckland (par 72):

Men:

Winner of the Muriwai Open, Munchin Keh. Photo: Simon Watts/BW Media

never the same as being in a tournament, so this has been great for me,’’ Bristow said. ``I take a lot of positives from this week as I look forward to carrying it on in Europe.

Keh is also looking forward. She is planning on going to Asia with fellow New Zealand representative Julianne Alvarez, who finished third at Muriwai, to prepare for the Espirito Santo. ``It is all about getting ready for the worlds and the conditions we will play in.

It will be important for us to be better prepared for the grainy grasses and the conditions that we have to play in, in Japan.”

268 Ryan Fox (P) 68 64 67 69 271 Kieran Muir (P) 67 67 67 70 273 Richard Lee (P) 70 67 68 68 275 Troy Ropiha (P) 70 69 70 66, Mark Purser (P) 68 70 68 69, Josh Geary (P) 68 65 69 73 276 Tadhg Campbell (Muriwai) 66 71 69 70 277 Harry Bateman (P) 70 71 68 68, Daniel Pearce (P) 68 70 70 69 278 Victor Janin (P) 71 70 70 67, Craig Hamilton (P) 67 69 72 70 281 David Klein (P) 73 65 70 73, Nick Coxon (Narrows) 68 69 67 77 282 Hayden Beard (Mt Maunganui) 64 69 79 70 283 Kadin Neho (Whangarei) 73 71 73 66, Vikrant Chandra (P, Fiji) 73 70 71 69, Ryan Chisnall (Greenacres) 69 74 70 70 284 Leighton James (P) 69 76 72 67, Joshua Munn (Manawatu) 69 73 74 68, Doug Holloway (P) 69 72 73 70, Bailey Smith (Mt Maunganui) 74 67 73 70 285 Jason Gulasekharam (North Shore) 69 75 75 66, Ryan Leslie (Muriwai) 71 75 69 70 286 Denzel Ieremia (St. Andrews of Hamilton (Hamilton)) 66 70 78 72 287 Lachie McDonald (Marton) 73 72 71 71, Luke Toomey (Lochiel) 71 71 73 72, Cameron Jones (North Shore) 70 67 75 75 288 Fraser Wilkin (P) 73 67 76 72, Craig Palmer (P) 73 71 72 72, Matty Tiplady (Maungakiekie) 70 76 67 75, Jerry Ren (Gulf Harbour Country Club) 75 71 66 76 289 Grant Moorhead (P) 69 75 74 71, Scott Pickett (P) 73 75 70 71, Julian Fowler (Northland) 75 72 71 71, Brian Joe (Titirangi) 74 71 71 73, James Hamilton (P) 68 73 72 76, Scott Hill (P) 66 74 72 77

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290 Tae Koh (Manukau) 69 74 78 69, Chang-Gi Lee (North Shore) 75 71 70 74, Martin Pettigrew (P) 75 67 73 75, William Howard (Rotorua) 70 72 73 75, Woonchul Na (P, South Korea) 70 68 77 75, Sam An (Titirangi) 74 73 68 75 291 Compton Pikari (Te Awamutu) 72 73 71 75 292 Ryan Maxwell (P) 67 76 80 69, Luke Nobilo (P) 77 71 72 72, Brad Hayward (New Plymouth Inc.) 72 73 73 74, Oscar Cadenhead (Clearwater) 72 72 73 75, Nathan Kim (Akarana) 74 70 72 76, Alex Neely (Bay of Islands Kerikeri Incorporated) 72 72 68 80 293 Shaun Jones (P) 76 72 74 71 294 Sam Reese (Peninsula) 77 71 73 73, Joonsang Chung (P) 73 72 74 75 296 Braden Keown (Waipu) 71 77 74 74 297 Shiv Sabherwal (Manukau) 73 75 74 75, Taylor Gill (Bay of Islands Kerikeri Incorporated) 72 74 74 77 298 Jordan Loof (Akarana) 74 72 76 76, Dean Sipson (P) 72 74 76 76

Women: 278 Mun Chin Keh (Titirangi) 70 69 70 69 283 Cathryn Bristow (P) 69 73 70 71 287 Julianne Alvarez (Manor Park) 72 73 72 70 289 Grace Senior (Wairakei International Golf Course) 74 71 73 71 293 Chantelle Cassidy (Cambridge) 73 76 71 73 294 Jenna Hunter (P) 70 74 78 72, Alanna Campbell (Omanu) 70 76 73 75 297 Tyla Kingi (Opotiki) 72 76 70 79 299 Bohyun Vyan Park (Gulf Harbour Country Club) 76 75 73 75 302 Joanna Kim (The Grange) 75 74 75 78 303 Celyn Khoo (Pakuranga) 74 75 78 76 307 Brittney Dryland (Titirangi) 75 74 81 77

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Tae Koh new addition to national academy A

uckland golfer Tae Koh’s impressive form this year has been recognised with selectors at New Zealand Golf adding him to a revised national academy.

Koh, who won the Australian Amateur in January, has been included in a new tier one level of the academy. He joins regular New Zealand representatives Joshua Munn, Vaughan McCall, Luke Toomey and Blair Riordan.

In tier two, former NZ Amateur winner Kadin Neho is joined by the promising Waikato pair of Denzel Ieremia and Nick Coxon and Tasman’s Ryan Chisnall.

Meanwhile in the women’s academy, Wellington’s Julianne Alvarez and Auckland No 1 Munchin Keh have been re-affirmed as the elite players in tier one.

The tier two players include New Zealand Amateur winner Chantelle Cassidy, Auckland No 2 Wenyung Keh and former NZ Amateur finalist Hanna Seifert.

New Zealand Golf has adjusted the structure of its player development programme to have one national academy, made up of two tiers, to replace the previous separate national academy and the national development squad.

New Zealand Golf high performance manager Gregg Thorpe said: ``The reason for this is to focus attention, time and funding on a smaller group of players at the elite and pre-elite level, while broadening our approach to the development of emerging junior aged players. ``The focus for the emerging junior players will be to provide more international playing opportunities alongside the running of national training camps.”

The tier one players are golfers who have been consistent reps for New Zealand and are among the frontrunners for national selection, principally with the World Amateur Team’s Championship to be staged in Japan in September in mind. ``Our tier one players are all golfers who have performed nationally and internationally and we are excited to see them continue their development as the leading players in the national academy,” said Thorpe.

He added the selection of Koh, who has been a standout performer in recent times, made sense. ``Tae narrowly missed selection in the national academy last year and since then

New Zealand Golf – National Academy Men: Tier one: Joshua Munn (Manawatu), Tae Koh (Manukau), Vaughan McCall (Gore), Luke Toomey (Riverside), Blair Riordan (Takaka) Tier two: Kadin Neho (Whangarei), Denzel Ieremia (Hamilton), Nick Coxon (Riverside), Ryan Chisnall (Greenacres)

Women: Tier one: Julianne Alvarez (Manor Park), Munchin Keh (Titirangi) Tier two: Chantelle Cassidy (Cambridge), Wenyung Keh (Pakuranga), Hanna Seifert (Riverside)

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he 6th Biennial Golf Manager’s conference of New Zealand is set for Auckland , August 31 to September 2 2014.

GMANZ the peak body for New Zealand Golf Manager’s has a power packed programme planned for its members . The keynote speakers offer a range of Industry, motivational, and marketing expertise.

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off with golf at the North Shore Golf Club on Sunday followed by a function at the Spencer on Byron Hotel in Takapuna where the conference will be held.

Headline Speakers: Michael Leemhuis, CCM, CCE Michael G. Leemhuis,

CCM, CCE, General Manager/COO of Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, MD, served as President to the National Board of Directors of the Club Managers Association of America in 2009.

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aged the TPC at Avenel, Gary Player Country Club and Lost City Golf Club, and was the assistant golf professional at Benvenue Country Club and Ayden Country Club, respectively.

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ion. He is an adjunct faculty member of BMI III and has been a presenter at several CMAA Annual Conferences.

Mike has spoken and presented to private club and golf industry leaders in organisations in over 20 countries around the world. As the CEO of the Congressional Country Club for the past 15 years, Mike manages the day-to-day operation of this $30million a year club. Congressional hosted the 2011 US Open.

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Martin Grunstein studied Psychology and Marketing at University of N.S.W. He spent four years in sales and marketing with ColgatePalmolive before setting up ‘SUCCESS COMMUNICATIONS’ in 1985.

Martin’s outstanding results with over 500 companies across over 100 industries have made him Australia’s most in-demand speaker on Outstanding Customer Service.

He has also worked with sportsmen up to international level in Rugby League, Rugby Union and Soccer, taking teams from losing to winning situations by teaching players the mental side of their game.

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Millbrook Resort named a ‘Stellar Stay’ T

he world’s leading hotel price comparison website, HotelsCombined, has named Queenstown’s Millbrook Resort one of the best properties in Australia and New Zealand in its second annual ‘Stellar Stays’ awards.

The award judges singled out just 13 outstanding properties across Australia and New Zealand based on a stringent set of criteria specifically around the large number of exceptional guest reviews received across many travel sites.

The winning properties’ environmental, sustainable tourism and community initiatives were also a key aspect and each property had to have won at least three major other awards in the last 12 months to be considered.

HotelsCombined global PR and content manager Alycia Simons said the strict award criteria “ensures the calibre of the winning properties remains very high”.

“Responsible tourism is very important to HotelsCombined and the ‘Stellar Stays’ Awards aim to encourage and highlight the benefits of sustainable tourism practices,” said Ms Simons.

“Each of the awarded hotels has contributed significantly to the local community or environment in some way. This may be through the implementation of international best practice standards and procedures or via an ongoing commitment to community programs and initiatives.”

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a potential maximum score of 10. All winners rated 9.0 or higher and had a minimum of 250 customer reviews on the HotelsCombined site.

The award adds to the five star resort’s already impressive trophy cabinet and continues a formidable run of positive feedback, guest reviews and fantastic coverage as co-host of the New Zealand Golf Open for the first time earlier this year.

Within the last 12 months alone Millbrook Resort has been voted the Best Golf Resort in Australasia at the World Travel Awards for the third year running, Best Luxury Wellness Spa for Australasia & Oceania in the World Luxury Hotel Awards

2013, and No 1 Hotel in New Zealand Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Awards in 2013 and 2014.

Millbrook Resort head of operations Brian Howie said the latest award was unique as it centred on multiple factors that contribute to the success of a world-class hotel.

“This accolade is based not only on the incredible guest reviews we’ve received across multiple websites and our previous award wins, but it also recognises the importance of operating a five-star resort in an environmentally-responsible manner while also maintaining world-class standards,” he said.

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vironment for future generations is of the utmost importance to us and we’ve undergone some noticeable alterations in our processes to ensure we not only meet but exceed our commitments to the environment.”

“As a five- star Qualmark and Enviro Gold rated property we endeavour to ensure our guests enjoy a world-class experience while also doing our bit for the environment.”

One area of interest is Millbrook Resort’s pioneering use of EM Technology (EM™) to help reduce waste across the resort.

“We’re leading the way in this area, ensuring the resort is as environmentallyfriendly as it can be. With over 500 acres to tend to, including established grounds and wetlands which are home to an abundance of wildlife, our task isn’t small.”

EM™ (Effective Microorganisms) is a natural and probiotic technology developed 28 years ago that is made up of beneficial and highly efficient organisms, which are not harmful, non-pathogenic, and not genetically modified or chemically synthesized.

“The win adds to our already impressive array of awards, accolades and consistently good guest feedback we receive daily. It’s an encouraging nod to the hard work of the team who go above and beyond to ensure guests who visit Millbrook leave feeling relaxed and truly wowed by our stunning environment.”

“Our world-class standards are unrivalled and awards such as this reflect that.”

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Dean Murphy

New Zealand Golf Chief Executive

Learning from the success of other golf clubs N ew Zealand Golf has recently launched an initiative that presents case studies from successful golf clubs around the country.

It has been great to see many golf club managers take to this opportunity with real enthusiasm. There is no doubt that many golf clubs around New Zealand are struggling to recruit new members, retain current members and meet their financial demands. In many parts it is tough going. But there are also a lot of good things happening in our game, so it is great to be able to share these successes.

Most recently we launched the second group of case studies which included Boulcott’s Farm Heritage Golf Club (club amalgamation), Mangawhai Golf Club (outside of golf influence) and Nelson Golf Club (member recruitment). The case studies are designed to celebrate innovate thinking and success in clubs and communities around New Zealand and these three stories are case in point. We hope that these case studies are useful for clubs around the country who are looking to address common issues or opportunities.

Steve Hinton (Mangawhai) and Harry Hall (Nelson) showed great initiative in promoting and building their club membership. I’d like to applaud John Freer and the key people who made the Boulcott’s Farm Heritage GC amalgamation happen. The case study on its amalgamation is very relevant to many clubs across the country that may be in a similar situation. Freer outlined the long and involved process, in a step by step explanation, which is a blueprint for effective amalgamation. Sport

NZ has recognised the success of this process and there are key lessons that clubs, communities and regional sports trusts can learn from this effective practice and relevant findings. Freer said it was an easy decision to get involved. He believes that golf clubs cannot continue with the same model of struggling day to day, year to year. ``The Boulcott’s Farm project is one way that change can be implemented with outstanding results. By undertaking this case study we hope other clubs and administrators will learn from it and hopefully be stimulated to give something similar a crack,” he said. There are so many good things happening around New Zealand and it is great to facilitate the reporting of these. I encourage all golf club managers and club boards to get involved.

We can all make a difference together.

We look forward to the end of the year and reflecting on the 20 or more great success stories from golf clubs around New Zealand.

Case studies released to date are: 1. Female Environment: Innovative ways of creating a female friendly environment – Manawatu Golf Club 2. Membership Recruitment: Innovative approaches to attracting new members – Akarana Golf Club 3. Membership Recruitment: Innovative ways of creating a great junior environment – Pupuke Golf Club 4. Amalgamation: Innovative ways of retaining histo-

ry whilst securing the future – Boulcott’s Farm Heritage Golf Club.

5. Outside of Golf: Innovative ways of creating revenue outside the traditional golf club operation – Mangawhai Golf Club.

6. Membership Recruitment and Retention: Innovative ways of recruiting and retaining members – Nelson Golf Club.

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Responsibility comes with golf club governance I was talking to a Professional Golfers’ Association member recently who was telling me how the board of his golf club had changed with the addition of two new members.

He didn’t appear pleased and as I asked more, I discovered that the two new members wanted to shake up the golf club and change a number of things. The new board members didn’t think the golf club was running as well as it should. Their goal was to make sure membership grew and the club’s finances improved.

I asked the same pro golfer, who has been at his club for quite a few years, if these two new board members had spoken to him about the club? Had they asked him questions on how the golf club could improve? Were they out seeking information from the membership? Did they have any committee experience and had they spent time learning about the club’s structure?

The answer was to all of these questions was no. Both of the new board members were decent golfers and understood the game. They also possessed some good business experience outside of golf.

So this got me thinking about why people stand for the board or a committee at a golf club. To me it comes down to three key reasons: they love the game/club and want to contribute, it is something they are interested in and want a new challenge or they have a desire to make changes to the club to improve it in the manner in which they believe it should be run.

As an elected member on the Dunedin City Council I now have a new appreciation for governance. This role

has taught me to spend time understanding all issues of the decision making process and the implications it has in people’s lives. It is quite an effort to learn what is happening at city council level, what the key issues are and what the council accounting books show us. I talk to many people directly involved in issues (key stakeholders) as well as those peripheral to the council and the issues.

Yet, in the golf clubs I’ve worked at, I have seen few committee or board members do any due diligence on the roles they are seeking. If they don’t take time to do the research, then how do they know in which areas they need to see improvement?

Once elected it is a case of understanding what is going on at the club and exactly what the role of govern-

All good golf clubs need good people but they need people that are willing to assist and improve the club itself, not just achieve their personal goals. ...

ance entails. What is the strategic plan of the club, if it has one, and what are goals and objectives? Realistically, can these be achieved? Does the club have organisational performance monitors or markers to see how the club is performing? What are the thoughts and feelings of the membership? Is the club itself fiscally ``healthy”? And finally, what is the leadership skill-set of the board and will it ensure that the club is governed responsibly with the best interests of all members, not just specific individuals’ needs, at the core of decision-making?

I urge anyone that is interested in taking up office at a golf club to spend time learning the business and finding out what is working and what isn’t. Talk broadly to your membership (not just vocal individuals), talk to other golf clubs and other local sports clubs in the area to see what the marketplace is like. But most importantly, spend time talking to the staff that are on-site at the golf course every day and specifically that includes your PGA golf professional. Establish a strategic plan, determine some key organisation goals and objectives, ensure you have reliable and realistic performance markers and then lead.

All good golf clubs need good people but they need people that are willing to assist and improve the club itself, not just achieve their personal goals. You may not be the best golfer, the most accomplished business person or have leadership/management experience. However, as long as you are prepared to listen, learn and absorb all aspects of what is going on and work with the leadership team, you will be successful.

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Charles Tour poised to go to the next level T

he recent Charles Tour events at Akarana and Muriwai in Auckland have reinforced the critical nature of these tournaments on the calenders of the New Zealand professional and elite amateurs.

It was very much a tale of two golf courses, as inner city Akarana suffered weather more generally associated with Muriwai in May, while the latter was at its benign best over tournament week.

Although Akarana was reduced to 54 holes as a result, in both cases the cream rose to the top, with Josh Geary (Akarana) and Ryan Fox (Muriwai) recording well deserved victories.

Fox went on to record a top-10 finish (and earned $US20,000) in OneAsia’s Maekyung Open, thus following in the footsteps of Michael Hendry by using the Muriwai Open as a springboard to bigger and brighter things.

The Charles Tour has been around since 2008, but the only venue which has featured in every year is Tauranga, which will stage its seventh Carrus Open in September.

Until 2010 the Charles Tour was based on four venues - Tauranga, Wairakei, New Plymouth and Christchurch (Shirley). That year Muriwai came in as the fifth tournament and the tour looked poised to build from there as a circuit in its own right, with talk of up to eight events and a season ending Charles Tour Championship.

However, nothing is straightforward in golf and since then earthquakes, sponsorship changes and mother nature have intervened at various points to see the Tour still stranded on five events, only one of which (Tauranga) is an original venue. Prize money has also been

stuck in the groove at $40,000 since 2008.

The good news is that three new clubs (Manawatu, Harewood and Akarana) have come on board in the last three years, which has not only refreshed the circuit with different challenges for the players, but also with new ideas and new support for the tour.

Hosting a Charles Tour event does involve some inconvenience and cost to the clubs concerned in course preparation, loss of access for members during the tournament week, and the work involved in lining up sponsors. But it also brings benefits: exposure and publicity for the club, potential new commercial partners and members, the opportunity for members to get involved and close to the action, and the chance to showcase the course at its best.

That latter point was particularly evident at Muriwai, where course presentation has been steadily improved over the five years of the Muriwai Open to the outstanding condition it was this year, with every hole a birdie chance or a source of disaster depending on the competitor’s skill. Together with some exciting course developments planned, that must strengthen Muriwai’s appeal to corporates, members and green fee players alike.

So what of the future? Although it’s basically impossible to make a decent living playing golf full time on the local circuit, more prize money would help our better players to cover the high costs of competing overseas, as

well as potentially attracting more Australian players here to build public interest and provide additional value for sponsors. It’s good to hear that some venues are planning bigger purses in 2015, and with the probability of Charles Tour events at Manawatu, New Plymouth, Akarana and Muriwai, plus the NZ PGA Championship and the NZ Open all taking place in close proximity in the first part of the year, there’s an excellent opportunity to put together a very attractive schedule, and to take the Charles Tour to the next level.

That will be of huge benefit to our emerging young professionals and elite amateurs, as they seek to follow in the footsteps of Geary, Hendry, Brad Shilton, Mark Brown and Gareth Paddison – all Charles Tour winners with victories on other tours. And let’s not forget another golfer who used the Charles Tour to build the foundation of a career that is likely to top them all – Lydia Ko.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS: Prices are per person share twin/double ex Auckland based on payment with cash or cheque. Travel dates as specied. Book by 30 July 2014 unless specied. Packages do not include additional luggage allowance on the plane or equipment and shoe hire, prices available on application. Prices correct at 15 May2014. Golf pricing based on minimum of 2 people playing, single supplement and non-golfer pricing available on application. Prices are subject to change and availability and special conditions apply. For full details and conditions of our packages and other travel deals see our website or speak with Our Specialists

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WHAT’S NEW

Adidas Golf introduces innovative climachill apparel

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didas Golf, an industry leader in innovation, technology and performance footwear and apparel, has announced the release of the new climachill apparel collection, featuring new and exclusive fabric technologies designed to keep golfers cool when temperatures rise on the course.

Designed and developed to raise performance levels by helping regulate body temperatures, adidas Golf engineers have revolutionized golf apparel technology with proprietary climachill fabric, engineering the most breathable material the company has ever incorporated into its apparel lines.

Delivering a cooling sensation upon contact with the skin, small aluminum dots were strategically located inside the back neck, one of the warmest areas on the human body. The climachill fabric construction utilizes woven titanium fibers that maximize surface contact with skin. Remarkably light, climachill fabric acts like an open mesh to increase air permeability, drawing heat away from the body and allowing for unmatched ventilation and evaporation of sweat to keep golfers cool like never before.

Climachill apparel first appeared on the PGA TOUR at The Players Championship earlier this month, and the technology will

be featured prominently in the scripting of Sergio Garcia, Dustin Johnson and Jason Day throughout the remainder of the 2014 PGA TOUR season.

“When the temperatures rise, I need apparel that will keep me cool, comfortable and focused on my play,” said Jason Day, 2014 WGC-Accenture Match Play Champion. “I’m amazed by the technology adidas Golf has incorporated into their apparel, and with climachill, not only can I see the technology, I can feel it, too.”

“We’re consistently looking to develop the most innovative products to keep athletes comfortable so they can focus on performance,” said Davide Mattucci, Director, Global Apparel Product Marketing for adidas Golf. “The climachill fabric is, by far, our most advanced to date and the benefits are actually developed at the microscopic level. It looks and feels like a solid performance fabric, but breathes like an open-air mesh. Once someone feels it, the difference is undeniable.”

The climachill apparel collection includes five men’s polos and three women’s polos with an MSRP ranging from $75$80 USD. Available now, visit www.adidas. co.nz/golf to learn more about climachill technology and to view the entire apparel collection.

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6–8 November 2014

INAUGURAL 3 DAY 9 HOLE NATIONAL MASTERS GOLF TOURNAMENT (ALL affiliated golfers welcome) Further details www.bayofislandsgolf.co.nz or Ph: 09 4078837

Sending out annual renewal notices doesn’t have to be like shooting Darts and hoping for the double to finish!

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GOLF TRAVEL

Ramblings from the 2014 US Masters Tour night at the Hotel Aiken with the rowdy crowd singing “Khe Sanh” in unison was a top way to wrap up an amazing day.

Seeing the Masters live at Augusta remains a bucket-list dream for just about every golfer. Go Golfing’s annual tour to the Masters makes this dream a reality and Tour Manager Tracey-Lea Tiley shares her first Masters tour.

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ur welcome dinner at Pinehurst allowed us to get to know each other in a relaxed environment via a calcutta to decide Masters winners, and a thoroughly entertaining fireside chat with player agent, Tony Bouffler who shared what it’s like to live life ‘inside the ropes’.

After 3 days of golf at Pinehurst, we were on the way to the Masters! This was the day the group had been waiting for – to set foot on this sacred turf. I have to admit I was just as wide-eyed as my guests!!!

First stop, the practice tee. A large grandstand is positioned behind the tee, everyone has great views and the timing of my arrival was superb. Adam Scott had just made his way to the range and was welcomed by the huge roar. Jimenez was also warming up, complete with stogie cigar and flowing ponytail. Among the usually conservative golfing community he is a breath of if not quite fresh, then freshly lit air! It’s a congenial atmosphere that has complete strangers strike up a conversation – everyone loves an Aussie here!

On the 1st Tee, I had the pleasure of watching Matt Jones, Mike Weir (who later nailed a hole-in-one), and The Walrus

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Left, Phil Mickelson and kids. Right, Pinehurst. Photos: Tracey-Lea Tiley (Craig Stadler). What you don’t see on TV when you’re on the 1st hole is the undulation. I was surprised by just how hilly the layout is and my hind quarters felt it the next day! After the fried food of the ‘deep south’ I needed a good walk and what a place to do it!

Having watched Bernard Langer (so incredibly stylish for a gentleman of a certain age!) and Vijay on the 10th it was time to walk the walk. So off to the 15th/16th/17th, a great spot to watch the players in a more relaxed atmosphere, skipping balls across the lake.

Par 3 Tournament at The Masters is such a special day. Whilst the layout is typical Augusta -challenging with dramatic changes in elevations, framed by pine trees and azaleas, it is undeniably a different feel to the business end of the Masters Course. Watching the players interact with

their families is an absolute highlight – seeing tomorrows legends with mini putters proudly striding down the fairways with their famed dads/husbands/grandfathers is great fun (cue Jason Day’s little boy – what a swing, one handed!).

Perhaps the largest roars and cheers came for three of the games elder statesmen; seeing Arnie (Palmer) and watching the effortless play of the Golden Bear and Gary Player, you appreciate just how great they still are. And they gave plenty of love back to the spectators – they sure know how to work a crowd!

By this stage our charming southern village of Aiken and base during the tournament was starting to rev up and Wednesday night was karaoke night. There were some brilliantly talented vocalists on tour and within our local operations team (myself excluded). Great fun and a memorable

Dawn had risen on the final day at The Masters and many of our group had varying strategies to land themselves the best view. For some it was a start at the crack of dawn and a scramble to the 18th green to place their chair down. Others decided to sit at the 16th or Amen Corner and spend the morning following their favourite players.

I walked the course proudly following leading (Australian) amateur, Oliver Goss for the first nine holes. What a talent and such a cool and composed young man.

Freddy Couples ‘All American Guy’, clearly the coolest man on the course, was welcomed at every tee and green with hearty cheers and a standing ovation. We watched Bubba launch a massive drive down the 10th – it’s crazy how far he drives a ball!

My own Masters strategy was to make my way with a couple of hours to play to the 18th and get a spot before the crowds descended. Worked brilliantly! I was inline with the pin, 3rd row back with a perfect view of the hole and green.

From Scotty through to Bubba’s last putt – this was better than I had ever hoped or dreamed! >> For more information about the Go Golfing US Masters Tour for 2015, Tracey Lea would be happy to talk with you on +61 7 5536 3280. Or visit the website www.gogolfing.net.au for the full itinerary.

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EVENT

Chisholm Park

Otago

St Clair

Taieri Lakes

Play Four in Dunedin F

or the first time, Dunedin’s four championship golf courses will host a four-course golf tournament. The tournament will run over five days, from Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October 2014, with participants playing one of each of the four courses on the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Thursday will be a non-golfing day, allowing participants the opportunity to experience other uniquely Dunedin attractions the city has to offer.

The tournament will be staged at

Chisholm Park, Otago, St Clair and Taieri Lakes, with each course offering a different golfing experience. Chisholm Park is a true links course with beach surrounds, Otago is a mature parkland course within minutes of the city centre, St Clair is nestled on a cliff amongst pine trees and native bush and offers magnificent ocean and city views, and Taieri Lakes is situated in the North Taieri countryside with treelined fairways and three lakes that come into play on four holes.

Play Four in Dunedin is an opportunity to showcase Dunedin’s high quality golf courses and wider city attractions and is planned to be an annual event on the golfing calendar.

The event itself will be for individual and team stableford scores, and gross for seniors, with daily prizes awarded for best men’s, best women’s, best team and any two’s scored during the day. There will also be a prize giving dinner on Friday 31 October, with major prizes being awarded

for best men’s, best women’s and best team scores.

In addition to the main competition, participants will have the opportunity to challenge a sporting celebrity to a chip-off or putt-off, with all money raised being donated to the Cancer Society of New Zealand, Otago/Southland Division.

Register before 31 August 2014 to secure your place: >> www.golfdunedin.co.nz >> playfour@golfdunedin.co.nz >> 03 487 7076

www.lovegolf.co.nz  Great benefits to join your local Golf club

LOVE Golf campaign in full swing L

ove Golf is the first campaign by New Zealand Golf that aims to promote golf, participation and club membership, nationwide.

With official ambassoders Lydia Ko and All Black Israel Dagg, the campaign has sparked global media interest, exciting New Zealand Golf and Golf Clubs across the nation.

“We have been working really hard over the last 12 months with the LOVE Golf campaign and we are really excited to launch this initiative which has the po-

Your chance to win entry to the 2015 New Zealand Open

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ll New Zealand Golf Club members who encourage new golfers to join their club will be in the draw to win the ultimate New Zealand Open experience in 2015 valued at over $10,000. This new member can have been a member in 2013 or previously, but not a member at any stage throughout 2014.

The main prize is available for all NZ Golf Members who introduce a new member from March 31 to December 31 this year.

The ultimate New Zealand Open experience includes; flights to Queenstown, five nights twin share accommodation at the Kawarau Hotel (including daily breakfast for two), a practice round at The Hills and Millbrook, a position in the Pro-Am field, a Champions Lounge pass for two, access to the tournament shuttles and LOVE Golf apparel.

As well as the main prize there will be monthly prizes up for grabs for both the New Zealand Golf Members who introduces a new member and the new member. >> Enter using the form on the right 18 GOLFER PACIFIC June 2014

tential to change the way people perceive golf,” Jan Rowsell, the Marketing Manager of New Zealand Golf, said.

Rowsell believes the key to the LOVE Golf campaign will be its longevity.

“To have an impact of the casual player in New Zealand the LOVE Golf campaign will be on going and have a long term focus of building golf club membership and making the game we all love sustainable for the future.”

The LOVE Golf website has been created and is designed to be light-hearted, fun and

welcoming and to show people just how affordable and accessible being a member of a golf club is.

“It highlights how affordable golf can be if you break membership down to a weekly fee, as gym membership does,” said Rowsell.

“The website … also show(s) the public how many different types of membership offerings are available at each club, giving the likes of those with busy schedules and young children the chance to look at memberships that are more tailored to their

lifestyle.”

The LOVE Golf website makes getting into golf a simple process with a search tool for people to search for memberships and offers.

As part of Golfer Pacific NZ’s support of the LOVE Golf campaign, we are bringing you eight great membership offers from some of our favourite clubs. Take a look at the membership specials on offer over the next few pages, share them with your family and friends and LOVE Golf. >> www lovegolf.co.nz

IT’S A BETTER GAME WITH FRIENDS Introduce a new member to your club in 2014 Please fill in the form below to go in the draw to win your chance for a once in a lifetime experience to play in the 2015 NZ Open in Queenstown, plus monthly prizes. See www.lovegolf.co.nz/news for details

New Club Member Details: Mr

Mrs

Miss

Ms

Other

First Name/s Surname Email (please print clearly)

Current Golf Club

Membership No.

Details of current club member making the introduction: Name

Email

Golf Club

NZ Golf Membership No.

Scan and email to: jan@nzgolf.co.nz or post to: New Zealand Golf Level 1 Quadrant House 8 Greydene Place Takapuna Auckland 0622

MAKE TIME FOR LIFE-LONG PURSUITS

www.lovegolf.co.nz  Great benefits to join your local Golf club MAKE TIME FOR PLAY IN 2014

Introduce a friend or family member to your local club in 2014 and you could win a chance to play in the 2015 New Zealand Open in Queenstown. Plus loads of great prizes to be won each month.

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MAKE TIME FOR PLAY IN 2014 Introduce a friend or family member to your local club in 2014 and you could win a chance to play in the 2015 New Zealand Open in Queenstown. Plus loads of great prizes to be won each month.

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MAKE TIME FOR LIFE-LONG $ PURSUITS 100

Introductory offer 3 rounds of golf and 1 coaching lesson.

MAKE TIME FOR PLAY IN 2014 Introduce a friend or family member to your local club in 2014 and you could win a chance to play in the 2015 New Zealand Open in Queenstown. Plus loads of great prizes to be won each month.

club MeMbershIps: - $750 ($14.42pw) full special - $600 ($11.54pw) u35 special

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100

$

Introductory offer 3 rounds of golf and 1 coaching lesson.

399 FENtON StREEt, ROtORUA

club MeMbershIps: • $991 ($19.06pw) FULL PLAYING • $585 ($11.25pw) 9 HOLE MEMBER • $495 ($9.52pw) FULL PLAYING • $300 ($5.77pw) PAY AS YOU PLAY • $150 ($2.88pw) JUNIORS

About Wanganui Golf Club The Wanganui Golf Club is situated just 5 minutes from the centre of Wanganui, in Clarkson Avenue just off Mosston Road.

Visitors and Casual Golfers are always welcome.

Course Features The first nine holes are laid out over rolling fairways.

The second nine has wide flat fairways with few trees.

The course is considered challenging with bunkers surrounding some of the best greens in the District.

Coaching, Lessons & Club Features Our Clubhouse was rebuilt in 2002 and we offer Bar and Cafe facilities from Thursday to Sunday, with MondayWednesday available by arrangement.

We have a Pro Shop open 7 days a week, and a Practice facility.

The Clubhouse is available for private functions.

www.wanganuigolfclub.co.nz Keith Stewart (06) 349 0559 manager@wanganuigolfclub.co.nz

About Rotorua Golf Club The Rotorua Golf Club is a unique thermal golf course in the heart of New Zealands premier visitor destination.

The course consists of a 18 hole, par 70 course, of 5,800 metres providing variety and challenge with many holes played over or around both dormant and active thermal areas.

A fully equipped pro shop with club, trundler, and cart hire and is close to all major hotels and motels. A fully licensed bar, cafe, and changing rooms

are available to all visitors.

Course Features All weather, inland links style course, with easy walking. 5 tee options to suit.

Coaching, Lessons & Club Features Fully equipped Pro Shop with cart, trundler, and club hire. On site full time professional.

Fully licensed bar, restaurant, changing rooms, and showers.

www.rotoruagolfclub.co.nz Don (07) 348 4051 rotorua@golf.co.nz

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60

$

Introductory offer 3 rounds of golf.

Value will be deducted from initial subscription should you wish to join ($60 value). club MeMbershIps: ·$745 full playing Men & Women ·$745 Mid Week Men & Women ·$375 9 hole ·$375 country ·$349 summer (oct-March incl) ·$275 under 23 ·$140 under 18 ·$60 Kiwi back 9 ·$25 social Member

Judgeford Golf Club 328 State Highway 58, Haywards Hill Road, Porirua 5381

100

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Introductory offer

2 free rounds of Golf and 1 x 30 minute professional golf lesson. If you decide to join then the value will be deducted off your initial subscription. Booking is essential and this voucher must be presented to the Pro shop. cluB MeMBershIPs:

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• $1145 ($22.02pw) Full Playing • $720 ($13.85pw) Twelve Hole Member • $560 ($10.77pw) Overseas Visitor • $500 ($9.62pw) Social Playing • $495 ($9.52pw) Secondary Member • $440 ($8.46pw) Seasonal Resident Member • $200 ($3.85pw) Junior Full Playing • $100 ($1.92pw) Junior

75

$

Introductory offer

3 rounds of golf. on taking up a membership the $75 for introductory offer will be deducted from your first 12-months membership subscription. club MeMbershIps:

• $4440 ($85.38pw) Corporate • $1175 ($22.60pw) Full Playing • $875 ($16.83pw) Weekday • $670 ($12.88pw) Weekday Veteran • $462 ($8.88pw) Junior J23 • $447 ($8.60pw) Women 9 hole • $299 ($5.75pw) Restricted • $312 ($6.00pw) Junior J21 • $253 ($4.87pw) Junior J18 • $130 ($2.50pw) Junior J16 • $115 ($2.21pw) Social Golf Member • $75 ($1.44pw) Junior Restricted 20 GOLFER PACIFIC June 2014

About Judgeford Golf Club Judgeford is located just 25 minutes drive from the CBD, between Paremata and the Hutt Valley, on State Highway 58. We are fortunate to enjoy a unique micro-climate in terms of weather patterns where often the weather variables are subtly different from the prevailing conditions in surrounding areas.

Course Features The course is set amongst rolling picturesque countryside with easy walking, tree-lined fairways. Twelve holes are located on one side of State Highway 58, the first seven presenting more of a challenge with undulating slopes and elevated tees. A further six holes, located

across the road (accessed by underground walkway) feature a flatter layout with some elevated tees. Off course practice facilities include a four bay driving net area, a practice green with bunker facility and a new putting green.

Club Features The clubhouse, overlooking the first tee and the 18th green, provides a wonderful relaxing venue after your game. Cafe and bar services are available 7 days a week through VIP Home Services. A separate gaming room is available. The Club runs a well stocked shop of golf accessories, clothing, drinks and food.

The shop also provides hire clubs, trundlers and 7 motorised carts

www.judgefordgolf.co.nz Ray Lash (04) 235 7633 judgeford@golf.co.nz

About Mt Maunganui Golf Club Mt Maunganui Golf Club is situated in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand.

Mt Maunganui is New Zealand’s favourite summer holiday destination with a white sandy beach, and a safe sheltered inner harbour beach. Mount Maunganui (The Mount or Mauao) is also the name of the extinct volcano which rises above the town. Shrouded in history and legend, the mountain is a dominant feature of the landscape, and a climb to the summit offers amazing views of the surrounding city and ocean.

Course Features The Mt Maunganui Golf Course offers

a challenge to all levels of golf and is aesthetically pleasing to play. After your game there is an opportunity to relax with a drink and enjoy, have a snack or meal from our cafe’ in the superbly designed clubhouse which gives a 180 degree view of the course from all lounges.

Take advantage of a course that has hosted many top amateur and professional events, which has included during the 1970’s and 1980’s PGA sanctioned tour events, 2002 Asia Pacific Championship and more recently the 2012 New Zealand Men’s and Women’s Amateurs.

www.mountgolf.co.nz Brian Jopson (07) 572 7044 mmgc@mountgolf.co.nz

About Muriwai Golf Links The Muriwai Golf Club is less than 40 minutes from the Auckland CBD, travelling the North Western State Highway 16, at Waimauku turn left on Muriwai Road towards the Muriwai surf beach.

First established in 1956 opened for play 1960 and redeveloped 1999/2003.

A true links course situated on the ruggedly beautiful west coast. The club offers casual golf along with full membership options, to play Muriwai is to play golf as the game was intended.

Course Features The Muriwai Golf Links is constructed on the rolling black iron sand dunes of the Muriwai Beach, fully irrigated for su-

perb playing conditions in the summer months and dry underfoot conditions in the winter.

The subtleties of the undulating fairways and greens challenge golfers of all ability. To play Muriwai is to play the game as nature intended.

Coaching, Lessons & Club Features Coaching available from NZGA Professional Gary Parkinson, this can be arranged by contacting our Golf Shop.

Muriwai offers full practice facilities including driving range, short game range, practice bunkers, chipping green and putting green. Be sure to visit the club house and cafe for an excellent range of catering options.

www.muriwaigolfclub.co.nz Ray Barnett (09) 411 8454 muriwai@golf.co.nz

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About Hastings Golf Club As one of the top 10 club courses in New Zealand, Hastings Golf Club is unquestionably the premier 18 hole course on the east coast of the North Island. Located in a stunning, tranquil setting in the heart of Hawke’s Bay, Hastings Golf Club enjoys exceptional views of the Ruahine Ranges, and impeccable championship course conditions.

Hastings Golf Club is only 10 minutes away from Havelock North and Hastings, and a leisurely 20 minute drive from Napier. Club and cart hire is available, as well as a fully stocked Pro Shop and gourmet cafe.

IntRoDuctoRy offeR

includes one round of golf and one coaching lesson with PGA Professional. Bookings subject to availability and not available during club competitions.

1523 Maraekakaho Road, RD 5, Hastings 4175 Phone: 06 8797206 • info@hastingsgolfclub.co.nz

www.hastingsgolfclub.co.nz

120

$

Introductory offer 3 rounds of golf and 1 coaching lesson. club MeMbershIps:

$895 ($17.21pw) full Member $540 ($10.38pw) nine hole

MAKE TIME FOR PLAY IN 2014 • Clubhouse Facilitites Open 7 Days • All Weather Course • Spectacular Views • Great Cafe - lunch/coffee • Short Drive From Auckland • Easy Access off S H 1

Introduce a friend or family member to your local club in 2014 and you could win a chance to play in the 2015 New Zealand Open in Queenstown. Plus loads of great prizes to be won each month.

Hawke’s Bay enjoys one of the finest climates in New Zealand. Come and enjoy a sun-soaked challenging round of golf at one of the best courses in the region. Please visit our website www. hastingsgolfclub.co.nz for more details.

Everyone welcome!

Club Features Bunkers Cafe situated in the Clubhouse offer freshly prepared gourmet food, at reasonable prices. Serving local Hawthorne Coffee and Harney & Sons Fine Teas. Open 7 days and available for out-catering too. Come and try our “Famous” Cheese scones overlooking a spectacular view of the course.

www.hastingsgolfclub.co.nz Michelle Campbell (06) 879 7206 manager@hastingsgolfclub.co.nz

About Omaha Golf Club Omaha Beach Golf Club is less than one hour north of Auckland with that relaxed resort feel. It offers bar and cafe facilities with stunning views of the Whangateau Harbour.

Sit out on the deck after a round or visit the Pro Shop where you will find an excellent range of clothing, footwear and equipment. Book your next golf lesson with the resident pro.

In winter, the welcoming fire creates a warm and friendly atmosphere in which to relax and share your triumphs.

Course Features Omaha Beach Golf Course has been

described as the “hidden jewel” north of Auckland.

This gently undulating, all weather course provides views of Whangateau Harbour, local wetlands and a walk though native forest on your way round the deceptively challenging course.

Accuracy will be rewarded – if not take plenty of balls with you.

Coaching, Lessons & Club Features Driving range Pro Shop Bar Cafe

www.omahagolf.co.nz/ Neil van Vliet (09) 4227551 golfdirector@omahagolf.co.nz

About Waipu Golf Club Set on the waters edge of Bream Bay with spectacular ocean views, links course. Waipu is conveniently situated on State Highway One, half way between the Auckland Airport and Kauri Cliffs making it the perfect stopover for traveler’s heading North or South.

Course Features This is a traditional links style course, hence dry underfoot during the winter conditions which make many other courses unplayable.

The layout has been recently changed introducing a new par three hole with a

contoured green with water to the left and tussock grasses to the back, a challenge for members and visitors alike.

Other features A covered all weather practice range is open to members and visitors every day with balls available from the golf shop between 8am & 5pm as well as hire carts, clubs, trundlers & a range of clothing and accessories.

Coaching is available by arrangement and there is full cafe & bar facilities & a great view from the clubhouse deck or lounge. Ask about out short term or special category subscriptions and our junior and beginner programs.

www.waipugolfclub.org.nz (09) 432 0259 waipu@golf.co.nz

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FEATURE

Discover

Wellington Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city and the centre of New Zealand’s film industry is a city well worth travelling to for a round or two of golf.

MANOR PARK GOLF SANCTUARY STAY & PLAY PACKAGE

VISITING WELLINGTON? PLAY THE NEWEST GOLF & WILdLIFE SANcTUARY & STAY AT THE BEAUTIFUL SILVERSTREAM RETREAT 2014 Membership options now open A membership option to suit every individual, corporate options also available Gear Island, Jackson St, Petone Ph: (04)9396305 - Email: shandon@golf.co.nz

www.shandongolf.co.nz

PLAY & STAY PRIcING Golf (18 holes) & Accommodation

$95 pp per night

(Based on Riverview Studio twin share)

Golf (18 holes) & Accommodation

$105 pp per night

(Based on 2-bedroom Riverview Apartment)

PHONE (04) 563 8558 FOR BOOkINGS OR MORE INFORMATION

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Two of the Hutt Valley’s major leisure facilities have collaborated to bring out-of-town golfers an attractive Stay & Play package.

Manor Park Golf Sanctuary is somewhat unique as it is a golf and wildlife park and the Club holds an internationally recognised sanctuary environmental certification from Audubon International. It has an 18-hole championship par 71 golf course set in beautiful native bush and wetlands with gently rolling fairways bordered by the Hutt River and is home to 20 different specie of bird.

Just across the river overlooking the 4th fairway is Silverstream Retreat, one of the most talked about Wellington accommodation venues.

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FEATURE It has the best range of accommodation the Hutt Valley has to offer with twin share rooms, studio motels and fully self-contained two bedroom apartments. It is ideally located midway between Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt cities with only a 5 minute drive to Manor Park and 25 minutes from Wellington city.

other courses around the country. If you do not wish to become a member you can purchase concession cards which will give you a reduced rate.

BOULCOTT FARM GOLF CLUB

>> www.silverstreamgolfpark.co.nz

SHANDON GOLF CLUB >> www.manorparkgolf.co.nz

Silverstream Golf Park Silverstream Golf Park features a long established driving range and 9-hole golf course, and is located off Fergusson Drive from State Highway 2.

The driving range is amongst the biggest in the lower North Island with 20 covered bays and a hitting area of up to nearly 300m. The 9-hole course is flat and easywalking. It is ideal for those learning the game or those who do not have the time for 18 holes.

The course is affiliated to New Zealand Golf which means you can become a member and gain a handicap and therefore also receive reduced greens fees at

The on site professional shop offers club and cart hire, lessons and a full range of clothing and equipment. >> www.shandongolf.co.nz

One of the finest golf courses in the region, Shandon is located on the banks of the Hutt River, 15 minutes north of Wellington city.

Founded in 1927, Shandon is noted for superb greens, treelined fairways and immaculate presentation.The course provides an excellent test for all golfers and has played host to several national tournaments.

Silverstream Golf Park features a long established driving range and 9-hole golf course.

The driving range is amongst the biggest in the lower North Island with 20 covered bays and a hitting area of up to nearly 300m.

There is also a wide-grassed area to hit from.

The driving range is floodlit and therefore open to 9pm (last buckets of balls sold at 8.15pm) every day, except Christmas Day. Silverstream Golf Park also includes a well maintained 9-hole golf course which rates amongst the best in Wellington but remains at the low end in cost.

Set in park-like surrounds, this long Par 70 layout is a challenge for all golfers. The course is fully irrigated and intensively groomed with reasonably narrow, treelined fairways.

The greens are large, sand based and subtletly contoured. They run true and are generally fast. Most of the greens are guarded by sand bunkers, grass knolls and hollows which add to the challenge when your approach shots miss the target.

Both professional and leading amateur tournaments are held at the club frequently, and it is a measure of the course design that sub-par rounds are rare.

Access to both courses is from the Military Road Pro-shop.

lington Airport surrounds.

In 1993 Graham Marsh Golf Design were asked to prepare a Master plan of designing a new 18-hole course within the confines of the club’s new boundary. In 1994 work commenced on the new course with members continuing to play 18-holes. This was made possible by juggling the old course and the new holes as they came on stream.

Twelve months later in August 1995 Miramar was set to start another chapter in its history.

As Graham Marsh (course architect) said, “Miramar will always be remembered by me as a golf course that was redesigned for all the right reasons-a membership that bonded together to protect their love of the game”.

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Miramar GOLF CLUB Miramar Golf Club is located at Wel-

Course Features The 9-hole course is flat and easy-walking. It is ideal for those learning the game or those who do not have the time for 18 holes.

The course is affiliated to New Zealand Golf which means you can become a member and gain a handicap and therefore also receive reduced greens fees at other courses around the country. If you do not wish to become a member you can purchase concession cards which will give you a reduced rate.

Coaching, Lessons & Club Features In addition to the driving range and golf

Judgeford is located just 25 minutes drive from the CBD, between Paremata and the Hutt Valley, on State Highway 58.

We are fortunate to enjoy a unique microclimate in terms of weather patterns where often the weather variables are subtly dif-

course there is also a well-stocked shop which is one of the busier golf retail outlets in Wellington. Available are clubs, balls, gloves, shoes, bags and many accessories as well as drinks and snacks. Silverstream Golf Park also has its own golf professional Bruce Farmer who is available for lessons at very competitive rates. Lessons can be at the driving range or at nearby Manor Park Golf Sanctuary where Silverstream Golf Park also operates the golf shop.

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FEATURE ferent from the prevailing conditions in surrounding areas.

The course is set amongst rolling picturesque countryside with easy walking, treelined fairways. The design of the course follows natural contours and includes a meandering stream and a feature lake. The 18 hole, 5572 metre course combines a number of features that provide an interesting and challenging test for golfers of all ages and abilities.

Twelve holes are located on one side of State Highway 58, the first seven presenting more of a challenge with undulating slopes and elevated tees. A further six holes, located across the road (accessed by underground walkway) feature a flatter layout with some elevated tees.

Off course practice facilities include a four bay driving net area, practice green with bunker facility and a putting green.

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PARAPARAUMU BEACH GOLF CLUB The host of 12 New Zealand Opens, Paraparaumu Beach Golf Course has long been regarded by many as the spiritual home of New Zealand Golf.

A regular inside the World Top 100 Golf Course lists and considered one of the best links courses in the Southern Hemisphere a pilgrimage to play is a must for all that love the game. Once you’ve experienced it, you’ll understand just why golf played at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Course is golf at its purest.

GOLF TRAILS CARTERTON GOLF CLUB THE flat, easy to walk, 5612 metre Par 71 golf course presents the amateur and professional the best of Wairarapa golf in tranquil and picturesque surroundings, set against the foothills of the stunning Tararua Ranges Established in 1911, the Carterton Golf Club, Wairarapa, New Zealand – offers 18 challenging holes.

A little over an hour drive north of Wellington or an hour and a half drive south from Palmerston North, Carterton Golf Club and New Zealand’s Wairarapa region with its world acclaimed vineyards, Lord of The Rings scenery, boutique villages and stylish accommodation, offer the best excuse to stay a while and play some golf. The Club is situated just North of Carterton Town Centre on Highway two to Masterton.

Green fee players and corporate guests are always welcome.

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AND AFTER GOLF....

Learn more about New Zealand history and culture at Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum and view The Beehive, New Zealand’s iconic parliament building, before taking a stroll and a coffee in Cuba St. Lambton Quay shops are full of designer clothes and from Wellington’s CBD jump on board the cable car to Kelburn for a view of Wellington city. Alternatively climb Mount Victoria and watch

LOCAL TIMBER COMPANY BACKS BREAM BAY CLASSIC Waipu Golf Club has just signed a three year sponsorship deal with Northpine Timber in Waipu for their Annual Bream Bay Classic Tournament to be held 5th & 6th July.

Northpine has had a long association as a supporting sponsor of the club but this year has decided to become more involved which is great for the club and for the tournament.

This tournament is now an Order of Merit for both men and ladies and has now been included as a Northland ladies trial.

Invitations have gone out to all those who played over the last year or two so if you have moved or have not received your personal invitation do not hesitate to contact the club.

With a practice round on Friday and plenty of local accommodation available this is a weekend not to be missed and entries received by 15th June go into the early bird draw for a weekend in the Bream Bay Motel adjacent to the amazing Ruakaka surf beach.

The clubhouse café is open daily for meals and with some of the country’s top golfers spectators are encouraged to enjoy the play from the deck or walk

the boats come into Wellington Harbour.

New Zealand’s capital is a very compact city, bound on one side by water and the other by hills, it’s possible to walk the entire central city area and still be fit for a round of golf at a high quality Wellington area golf course.

If you have access to a car Wellington has some nice small towns along the Kapiti Coast including quaint examples Paekakariki and Otaki.

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TARTAN WEEK AT WAIPU Get your Team of 4 together for Waipu Golf Club’s Tartan week Community Golf Tournament – 9 Hole Ambrose.

Waipu is a small town with a big heart and the Nova Scotian settlers know how to celebrate their heritage with their annual “Tartan Week” on Sunday 29th June.

The Golf Club being an integral part of this community is holding the Tartan Ambrose Tournament again this year. To enter please email waipu@ golf.co.nz or phone the club on 09 4320259. Bring the clan and enjoy an afternoon of fun!

LIONS CHARITY TOURNAMENT There was a good field, great sponsorship and brilliant day for the annual charity Marsden Lions Tournament at the Waipu Golf Course. The best score of the day was 74 Marcus Wheelhouse, and Rita Finlayson was the only one to have a two. The event raised around $7,000 to be shared between the Northhaven Hospice and the Ruakaka Surf Lifesaving Club.

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the course with their favourites.

Entry forms will be available on the website www.waipugolfclub.org.nz or by contacting the clubhouse on Waipu@golf.co.nz or phone 09 4320259.

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golferpacific.co.nz frog Whangaroa (who had the bye) and earn the number one seed heading into the semi-finals in June. They joined the Mangawhai team in winning 3-1 and succeeded in finishing top of the table after the round robin. The final match saw Northland up against Whangarei. The Northland team eventually proved to strong claiming yet another 3-1 win.

With the round robin play at an end the top four teams Waipu (1), Whangaroa (2), Northland/Pines (3) and Mangawhai (4) now prepare for the semi-finals on Sunday 8 June. The format sees 1 v 4 and 2 v 3 with a neutral venue TBC.

KAITAIA LADIES OPEN

Pictured is Al Allcock studying his ball embedded in the tree. Now Al, how will you play this shot?!

Other Results:Gross – John Pennington.

Nett – Ian Kitchen Stableford – Murray Byles Ladies Gross – Catherine Jenkins Nett – Rita Finlayson Stableford – Dulcie Leech

WAIPU WINS MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP PENNANT After 2 wins in the morning and 2 wins in the afternoon Waipu and Whangarei were tied. Chase McKeown had to play sudden death against Christian Nitsche.

It took then 3 holes of amazing golf and Chase won on the 18th!

The winning team consisted of Braden Keown, Sheldon Kearns and Paul Jenkins.

JUNIOR PENNANTS – FINALISTS FOUND The seventh and final round robin matches of the 2014 Northland Junior Pennant Series were played at Mangawhai Golf Club on Sunday 18 May. Sitting fourth heading into the match home side Mangawhai were keen to make the most of home advantage to secure their finals spot. They did just that winning the match 3-1 against Northland/Sherwood.

Neighbours Waipu were looking to leap-

Saturday May 3rd emerged a spectacular day and stayed that way for the duration.

There were 14 clubs from across the Northland region represented in the field of 86 women, including 30 who played 36 holes and contested the Northland Strokeplay Championship.

The winner of the Silver division with 149 strokes was Kylie Jacoby (pictured) from Waipu. Along with this achievement Kylie’s afternoon round of 71 beat the previous course record at Kaitaia of 72 previously held by Birdie Herring and Jill Schou. Well done Kylie!

The Bronze Champion Strokeplay winner was Elaine Hammond from Kaitaia with 196.

6th r/up Alma Stevens 75 C/B: 7th r/up Caryn Attwood 75 C/B Stableford winner: Lynne Nelley 42, r/up Anne Stanton 39; 2nd r/up Kathy Cogin 35C/B; 3rd r/up Brenda Muller 35; 4th r/ up Linda Lunjevich 34 C/B; 5th r/up Nancy Teale 34 C/B; 6th r/up Anne Squire 34 C/B; 7th r/up Barbara Chitty 34 C/B 

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Results:36 HOLE OPEN DIVISION Gross winner: Kylie Jacoby 149, r/up Sam Dangan 154.

Nett winner: Marj Duncan 140, r/up Kerry Rolleston 148; 2nd r/up Lynne Masters 149; 3rd r/up Flo Smith 151; 4th r/up Dianne Collins 153; 5th r/up Rachael Williams 154 Stableford winner: Brooke Kingi 75 R/up Janis Webster 73; 2nd r/up Elaine Hammond 68; 3rd r/up Ellen Wright 66 C/B; 4th r/up Jan Kay 66; 5th r/up Liz Proctor 65C/B 18 HOLE DIVISION Gross winner: on C/B Ann Hathaway 86 r/up Sandy Doherty 86.

Nett winner: Shianne Hartwell 68, r/up Denise Barnes 70; 2nd r/up Rosaleen Steed 71; 3rd r/up Cheryl Hobin 74 C/B; 4th r/up Caryl Scott 75 C/B; 5th r/up Pat Watkins 75 C/B;

COMING OF AGE PERFORMANCE FOR TADHG CAMPBELL North Harbour’s number one junior Under 19 player Tadhg Campbell (Muriwai) (pictured above) has had a phenomenal four days the 2014 Charles Tour Muriwai Open held at the famous links from the 1st to the 4th of May. Tadhg fired rounds of 66, 71, 69 and 70 for a 12 under par total of 276 to finish 7th. Most impressive however in a tournament that integrates pros with the amateurs is that Tadhg was the best finishing amateur by 5 shots and the only people ahead of him were experienced professionals. This is a real coming of age performance for the young Muriwai left hander who has had a meteoric rise through the junior sections of the district over the last 5 years. After a very strong 2013 year and with this recent performance Tadhg has no doubt played himself into the very top echelon of men’s amateur golf in the district.

The association is very proud of him and we are very fortunate to have players of his talent in North Harbour. For Tadhg and the association 2014 has certainly started on a very positive path. Well done!

PUPUKE CENTENNIAL

WAITAKERE WINS WEST COAST PENNANT Waitakere Golf Club hosted the final of the North Harbour West Coast division pennants on Sunday 27th April. The MD Aluminium Waitakere team had a resounding 7 ½ to ½ win over Pupuke to win the West Coast Pennant for the second time. Congratulations to all the team (pictured)and in particular Rob Noffke who went through the pennant rounds without losing a match.

Following months of planning the Pupuke Golf Club finally celebrated 100 years with past and present members gathered from throughout NZ and overseas for a week of special events to mark the occasion.

The weather played its part with glorious conditions throughout the week. The week commenced on Monday 24th March with a Veterans Open Day, followed on Tuesday by a Woman’s Open Day event. On Wednesday a full field of Men assembled for their Open Day, with one of the highlights of the week on Thursday, a 9 hole event with members past and present dressing up in golf fashions from years gone by. Later in the afternoon, 120 participants played in a twilight event. A Pro’s Open Day was well

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GOLF TRAILS supported on Friday, and at the same time a group of 16 Life Members, Past & Present Presidents gathered for a special commemorative luncheon.

A Cocktail Evening on Friday was the perfect occasion for all to mix & mingle with perhaps the highlight of the week for many, The Royal NZ Navy Band piping their way down the 18th fairway with a large crowd lining the fairway and gathered around the 18th green where the band continued to entertain. Cars passing by on East Coast Road stopped (resulting in a standstill) and neighbours congregated to witness the occasion.

This was followed with a moving unveiling of the commemorative plaque by Patron, Owen Woolley (celebrating 65 years as a member), to the accompaniment of a lone piper. Not to be outdone, 198 players (a record for the course) participated in the Saturday Ambrose event, and a further 190 gathered in the clubhouse for the formal Centennial Dinner. Guest speaker and past member and Coaching Professional, Guy Wilson, amused the audience with an entertaining insight into his association with Pupuke Golf Club and Lydia Ko. Finally on the Sunday, a well-supported Junior Tournament concluded the week.

The Centenary Week of celebrations was a joyous occasion with past and present members enjoying old and new associations and their time as proud members of the Pupuke Golf Club.

NORTH HARBOUR JUNIORS START 2014 IN BLAZING FORM It was an exceptional few days (28th/29th April) for Junior Golfers from North Harbour with some exception team and individual performances. In the Junior Boys Development Triangular held at Fairview Golf Club North Harbour accumulated more gross stableford points than Bay of Plenty (defending champions) and Waikato to win the event for the first time.

The team pictured below, of Jake Meenhorst (Huapai), Kevin Koong (Huapai), Brad Obrien (Peninsula), Brian Park (North Shore), Kit Bittle (Peninsula), Haki Heke (South Head), Sam Yoshifuji (Gulf Harbour), James Hydes (Peninsula), Josh Allen (South Head), Louis Pablo (North Shore) finished with 25.5 points against Bay of Plenty’s 22 and Waikatos 12.5.

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Not to be outdone the Junior Girls who were competing at Ngaruawahia Golf Club in Waikato also won their own Quadrangular event in convincing fashion on the 28th/29th April.

The team pictured below of Anna Reinen (Peninsula), Stacy Choi (Pupuke), Bridget Connolly (Waitemata), Bohyun Park (Gulf Harbour), Shani White (North Shore), and Katie Pryce-Jones (Peninsula) defeated Auckland, Northland and Waikato in all head to head matches and this is the second year in a row the team has won the event.

To cap it all off on the Sunday beforehand James Hydes won the 12-14 age division of the Junior Tiger Nationals at Manawatu winning in a platoff with a birdie after shooting 35 for 9 holes in regulation play.

What a great start to the year for the young players of North Harbour.

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2014 NORTH HARBOUR JUNIOR FOURSOMES The 2014 North Harbour Junior Foursomes was held on Wednesday 30th of April at the Helensville Golf Club. Jerry Ren (Gulf Harbour) and Harry Yang (Pupuke), both pictured, were the winners of the trophy with a gross score of 70. The winners of the stabeford were Jaime and Jose Lansi (Remuera)

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CREDIT: Manukau Courier The potential merger of two exclusive golf clubs is “no indication” that any of the land they occupy will become available to the housing market, the chairman of one club says.

The Grange Golf Club and Royal Auckland Golf Club have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the possible amalgamation of the two clubs, which are separated by a small creek on the border of Papatoetoe and Otahuhu.

But The Grange chairman Phil Sheat is dismissing rumours that the merger would involve the sale of any of the 45 hectares, valued at almost $42 million, now occupied by the club.

“That’s all speculation – it’s not even on the table,” he says.

“The merger discussion is a possibility and I think it’s fair to say that it is one of a number of possibilities.

“We’ve taken things no further in any way at all.”

Royal Auckland has occupied its site next to Middlemore Hospital for more than a century and has a capacity membership of 1700.

Mr Sheat says he isn’t sure how many

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Both 18-hole golf courses are widely renowned and have hosted a number of national tournaments, including the New Zealand Open.

A new planning document released by Auckland Council has marked them, Wattle Downs Golf and Country Club, as potential sites for future subdivision and housing development.

But the authors of Capacity for Growth Study 2012 say it’s by no means a given that houses will be constructed there to cater to Auckland’s growing population.

“The study is a measure of current plan enabled capacity, not a prediction of future growth,” a disclaimer reads.

The study comes on the heels of the sale of Manukau Golf Course, which was purchased by Fletcher Residential in a $40 million deal earlier this year.

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Royal Auckland general manager Warwick Hill-Rennie directed questions regarding the potential merger to club captain Brian Hannan, who could not be reached for comment.

on Sunday 25 May 2014 was a one-sided contest.

Their Division 1 Team came through the round robin undefeated and won all three foursome matches in the morning, followed by two singles wins in the afternoon to take the 2014 Pennant. Ngaruawahia Golf Club thanks their team sponsor, Rototuna New World.

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Golfer Pacific visited Howick Golf club earlier in the year to check on progress of the their new outdoor Gazebo. Now completed, members and visitors are enjoying the new amenity! 

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Pennant Winners at Ngaruawahia NGARUAWAHIA GOLF CLUB’s Division 1 team are the new 2014 Pennant winners defeating Hamilton Golf Club (St Andrews). The final played at Ngaruawahia

Pictured are the winners of the Waikato Championship Pennant – Division 1, from back left, Rob McLeod, Phil Hunter, Greg Bell, Jordan Rangihika, Shaun Moran; front, Brendan Seidel and Doug Millington.

EMILY PERRY IN THE 2014 ACCESS SERIES TOUR Riverside Golf Club’s Professional Emily Perry has qualified to play on the Ladies European Access Series Tour. A member of the Australian Women’s Tour she travelled to Europe to prepare for the 2014 Access Series Tour which started in May.

St Peter’s School will represent the Waikato region at the NZ Secondary School Golf Championships in September after winning the local golf championships.

Playing at St Andrew’s Golf Club in Hamilton on Monday, St Peter’s held off previous champions Hamilton Boys’ High School to win the title.

The team of Matthew Morris, Sam Vincent, Charlie Smail and Joe Tiplady fired a total score of 226 to claim the Waikato Secondary Schools Inter-Collegiate Golf Championships.

Boys’ High were second shooting 244, equal with St Peter’s 2 but ahead by lot.

Sam Vincent, of St Peter’s, won individual gross, by lot, after tying with team-mate Matthew Morris, while best net score went to Te Awamutu’s Jacob Kingo.

The national secondary school championships will be held in Taupo in September.

The St Peter’s 1 team of Matthew Morris, Sam Vincent, Charlie Smail and Joe Tiplady (pictured above) put in a great performance come to out on top with a total score of 226 to claim the Waikato title

SCHOOL GOLF CHAMPS The morning got off to a foggy start but once the weather lifted a beautiful day awaited at Riverside Golf Club’s Narrows course for the School Golf Championships on 19 May. Some great golf was played over 36 holes, followed by a BBQ and prize-giving at St Peter’s.

Matthew Morris won the boys’ and over-

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all title, scoring 1 under par in his first 18 and topping it with a personal best 9 under in the second 18 of the day!

The junior and girls’ titles were taken

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DAVIS DOMINATES Tauranga retained the Championship Pennant title by defeating Mount Maunganui at Whakatane recently.

Surprisingly it was at the top of the order where Tauranga dominated led superbly by Sam Davis (pictured) who soundly defeated Hayden Beard.

Davis has built an outstanding record at Interprovincial level being in three finals and despite working full time as an apprentice green keeper which has limited his preparation, shot out to a commanding lead over the in form Beard and was 4 up after 6 holes and never eased up in winning at the 16th.

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At number two, Karl Knedler also rose to the occasion in defeating an out of sorts Bailey Smith and Bay of Plenty Masters Champion, Blair Murdock was never behind against Josef Edge whilst fellow Bay Masters rep Justin Rasmussen finished early in defeating Brent Curnow.

The morning foursomes were shared two all so everything was at stake with the singles matches and Tauranga got off to the perfect start with Dave Cooke and Chris Posa in control over Campbell Irvine and Josh Rookes.

Rookes and Cooke went to the 18th but the rubber was already decided before

they needed to finish out as with 4 singles matches in the bag and Blair Murdock one up going to the 17th tee the victory for Tauranga was already secured.

Mount Maunganui Golf Club did have success in the winning the Senior A match against Opotiki. The match went to a sudden death play-off but unfortunately for Opotiki their nominated player hit his tee shoot out of bounds on the first play-off hole.

Tauranga won the Senior B flag by defeating Omokoroa 5.5 to 3.5 and Omanu were too strong for Taupo in the Intermediate grade whilst Hamurana came from behind to defeat neighbours Lake View to win the Junior pennant.

Lake View did have success with their ladies (pictured) taking out the Women’s As-

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sociation Pennant final from Wairakei Tui with Thames in 3rd place. Whilst Renner Park won their first ever banner in winning the 9 hole competition.

The Division 2 Ladies flag was won by Whakatane who defeated Waihi in the final.

PENDER ON THE MOVE IN THE ASIAN TOUR A second consecutive top ten finish means the path to starts on the Asian Tour has opened up for Tauranga professional golfer Jared Pender (pictured).

Following rounds of 74, 74 and 70, the 31-year-old fired an impressive final round five-under par score of 67 at the South Pacific Papua New Guinea Open on the PGA Tour of Australasia in tough conditions to jump into contention for his first title as a professional.

The former national amateur representative finished one shot back from Tasmanian Kalem Richarsdson, earning NZD$13,450 for the biggest payday of his career.

The result followed on from a sixthplaced finish in the first of two tournaments on the small island nation, but could have been even better had Pender not recorded a bogey five on the par four 17th hole. 

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Gray (pictured), who plays off scratch, followed his win in the senior strokeplay champs at Tumahu earlier in the year Credit: Taranaki with a win in the Daily News/ Fairfax senior event at New Plymouth.

At Tumahu he had two par rounds of 70 to win the title, while at New Plymouth he shot rounds of 75, 68, 74 and 76.

Last week, he set the Ngamotu course alight in the Wednesday club tournament with a six-under-par round of 66, which included three twos.

“It was one of those days when everything dropped,” he said yesterday.

“It’s my best round, my previous best was a 68 at Ngamotu.”

Gray’s round started with three pars before a birdie three on the fourth. That was followed by another par and a string of four birdies to finish the nine.

He dropped shots on 10 and 17, but made

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“I blocked my tee shot on 10 and had to punch out, while on 17 I failed to get up and down out of a bunker.”

His three twos earned him the jackpot worth $100. And as most golfers know, you can coming crashing back down to earth quickly after a good round.

Gray played at Patea last Sunday, shooting 81, which included a triple bogey eight on the par-five 16th. “I hadn’t played there for a while. I had a shocker.”

Gray, who has been playing golf since he was 13, is also a handy rugby player. He’s a first five-eighth, fullback for Coastal in the senior B club competition.

“I practise golf after work on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and play on Sundays. I’ve got rugby practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with games on Saturdays.” For the record, Gray’s round at New Plymouth was: Front nine (par in brackets): 4 (4), 4 (4), 4 (4), 3 (4), 4 (4), 2 (3), 4 (5), 4 (5), 2 (3), 31 (36).

Back nine: 6 (5), 3 (4), 3 (3), 4 (4) 2 (3), 4 (4), 4 (4) 5 (4), 4 (5), 35 (36). Total: 66 (72). 

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Shannon takes title The Wanganui Golf Club Championships were played in very windy conditions on Sunday 25 May, but otherwise wonderful course conditions. Barry Shannon, the Mens senior winner this year, first won the champs 30 years ago! This is his fourth Club Championship title.

Results:Mens Senior: Barry Shannon. Runner Up: Mike Arnott Mens Intermediate: Lance Attrill. Runner Up: Peter Wallis Mens Junior: Krish Patel. Runner Up: John Keating Mens C Grade: Darryl Thompson. Runner Up: Lester Eyles Ladies Silver: Caroline Scott. Runner Up: Kittiya O’Callahan Ladies Bronze 1: Elaine Holden. Runner Up: Yvonne Wallis Ladies Bronze 2: Jean Ewing. Runner Up: Caro Hutchins Ladies Bronze 3: Sue Keating. Runner Up: Mary Faulkner

A grade Pennants Pictured is the Taihape Golf Club’s famous par 3 12th (Arnold Palmer helicoptered in especially in during the 70’s to play this hole; he rated it as the “best natural par 3 in the world”).

Junior Tatana (Manawatu/Wanganui representative) playing local Matthew Thomas. Junior eagled the last hole to beat Matthew and promote his team Foxton to a 7 to 5 win. Manawatu Golf Club went on to win the overall A Grade competition.

Results:Men Best Gross: Chris Gillespie.

Mens Division One: 1st. G Neal, 2nd. M Eden, 3rd. H Green, 4th. J Thornton.

Mens Division Two: 1st. H Matthews, 2nd. S Teki, 3rd P Brown, 4th. J Summerhays.

Mens Division Three: 1st. B Harris, 2nd D Thompson, 3rd. G Williams, 4th. N Mouldey.

Ladies Division: 1st. P Williams, 2nd. N Wakeling, 3rd. H Doughtery, 4th. S Eden.

Closest to Pin: L Le Quense, D Sharrock, M Eden, A Stadtmueller Twos: J Thornton, M Eden, G Neal.

Manawatu win both A and B Grade Pennant The final round results of the A and B grade Pennant played in May was always going to be more about the fight for promotion and relegation for next years A grade. Going into the round Manawatu was assured of winning the A Grade, however their final round result against Taihape was likely to influence which team would finish at the bottom. Marton and Taihape were equal on points, but Taihape were 3 and a half game points ahead. Unless Marton could halve or beat Levin, it was likely that the bottom placed team would be decided by games. Taihape had the difficult assignment of playing Manawatu at Manawatu, so it was a matter of how many games individual they could win – 2 games would have put them in the favoured position. After the foursomes Marton had narrowed their deficit after being 2 all, and Taihape

were 4 – 0 down. However a crucial one and half games by Taihape in the afternoon

by Matt Booth and Duane Dick, proved to be just enough as they tied with Marton on games after their final 7 – 5 loss to Levin.

The tie meant that the bottom placed team was decided by their round robin match, won by Taihape.

However Marton’s position in A grade will get another life, after a close final result in the B grade played at Rangatira. At the top of the table Castlecliff went into the round equal on points with Manawatu B, and just one game ahead. Manawatu B had a strong line up against the home team Rangatira, whom was sitting at the bottom of the table, while Castlecliff, without their regular number 1 player Tyler Lock, had to face Tawhero. After the morning foursomes Castlecliff remained half a point ahead of Manawatu B, meaning the race for the title would come down to the singles result from both teams. With Castlecliff winning their match 8.5 – 3.5 and Manawatu B winning 10 – 2, Manawatu B had snuck ahead by just half a game, and therefore were the winners of the B grade.

However the rules of the competition mean that Manawatu B cannot be promoted to A grade with a team already in that competition, which provides another life for Marton that finished bottom of the A’s.

The rules of the competition allow Castlecliff the opportunity to challenge Marton for a spot in the A grade, but this must be played at A Grade teams home course. This match will be arranged to be played at the

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The tournament is staged at Nelson Golf Links, Greenacres and Motueka Golf Courses with two days to be played on the Nelson Golf Links which has also been chosen to host the 2014 New Zealand Amateur Championships in April this year and for the 2015 Seniors Championships. The courses are all very different. Nelson is a true links course, Motueka is a mature parkland course, with Greenacres offering a mix of waterfront and parkland holes.

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Entry fees include four rounds of golf, individual and team competitions, golf gift and a two-course dinner to be held during the final prize giving at the Nelson Golf Club on the Friday evening, where we are planning a party atmosphere to finish the week off in style! We are also planning a novelty putting competition which all players will be eligible to enter, on a daily basis, with a putt-off on the Friday for the daily winners. This will be a lot of fun but also great prizes are up for grabs.

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golfers took part in the first Grand Challenge. In teams of four, two players from each team tried their hand at Clay Target Shooting and the other two team members had 10 arrows each for the Archery contest. This was followed by a 50 cross golf ball chipping contest. Participants had a break for a BBQ lunch in idyllic weather and scenery, and then competed in a fourman Ambrose played with the large 8 inch cups.

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They won an impressive trophy and a weekend of lesiure activities at Terrace Downs.

All participants had a great day and enjoyed the format. This unique event will be held twice a year.

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The Kaiapoi Blue team of Austin Hamilton, Danny Burnett, Rodney Downes and Ryan Adams beat Pegasus 1 by 2.5 to 1.5 to take home the Kaikoura Cup at Rangiora Golf Club on Sunday 18 May in excellent conditions. Earlier in the day the team defeated Pegasus 2 by 3 to 1 in the semifinal so after a quick lunch and small re-jig to the playing order they were back out to face Pegasus 1 in the final. Team Captain – Rodney Downes – was thrilled with his

team’s/Club’s efforts over the competition – “Congratulations can’t just go to the team on the day, Kaiapoi had 2 teams in the Kaikoura cup this year for the first time in over 5 years, for all of those who played, including 6 junior members, this really was a club effort and something we really did not plan on winning this year, but just shows what can happen.”

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GOLF TRAILS GARDINER TROPHY Played concurrently at Rangiora on Sunday 18 May, was the final for the Gardiner Trophy. For 2014, this was a tussle between Rangiora A and Rangiora B with Rangiora A coming out the victors 3.5 to.5. Pictured here are 3 of the Rangiora A team: Tim Chambers, Shaun Allen & Dean Williams.

PINK BREAKFAST May each year is “Pink Ribbon Breakfast” fundraising month and for several years now, neighbouring clubs – Waitikiri and Bottle Lake – team up to celebrate and support this very good cause. Waitikiri are the hosts and their catering team put on a fabulous buffet breakfast for $15 per person, of which $5 goes straight to the Breast Cancer Foundation. The morning starts off with pink bubbles, then breakfast, followed of course, by a round of golf... with all participants dressed in PINK. www.pinkribbonbreakfast.co.nz has all the information if you want to organise something similar in your club and don’t forget to invite your neighbours too.

JUNIOR INTERCLUB FINALS The composite team of Mark Wilson, Jayden Hann, Callum Doak and George Franklin (Pictured above with Manager Pip Deans) took out the Junior Interclub Final on the first play-off hole – from Bottle Lake – at Harewood Golf Course, on Sunday 18 May. Earlier in the day, Ellesmere/Hororata beat Rangiora 2.5 to 1.5 and Bottle Lake beat Russley Blue 3 to 1 in the semi-finals, also played at Harewood.

The Individual stars of the Junior Interclub competition were Hayden Neill (Bottle Lake), Amy Weng (Russley Blue) and Momoka Kobori (Rangiora) who shared the top score of 4.5 during the Round Robin competition. 

impressive 8-under 208, including a course record of 67 on Thursday.

Suh also won the under-15 title while Brooke also achieved the double, adding the under-17 medal to her championship win.

Local star Inia Logan won the boys under-17 title with a 2-over aggregate and Zachary May (Russley) took under-13 honours.

Other girls to feature were Amelia Garvey (Kaiapoi), who took the under-15 medal, and Danielle Bailey (Invercargill), who won the under-13 event.

Otago had mixed results in the boys South Island Inter-provincial team events. The under-19 team finished third and the under-16 quintet won the event for the second time in the past three years.

A slow start put the under-19 team out of the winner’s circle but the under-16 team led from start to finish and had to stave off a spirited challenge from Canterbury on the final two days.

The under-16 win was led by team captain Logan. No 4 Terry Kim overcame some troubled times to become the team’s second-best scorer.

Along with Jacob Bleach, Ryan Whelan and Callum Judkins, the pair collected the gold medals after beating Canterbury by four shots.

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TITLE TO LOGAN Inia Logan (Cromwell) (pictured), HA Bin Suh (Waitemata) and Brooke Hamilton (Hamilton) were the standout players in the South Island age-group championships which concluded in fine conditions on the Cromwell course on Friday 2nd of May. Suh (14) won the overall boys prize with a 2-under 214. Hamilton (16) took the honours in the girls event with an

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