News from the Club

WORKIES SEP 5

South Wairarapa Workingmens Club hosted 17 members of Upper Hutt Cozzie Club. There was a Club stableford competition with the following results: Dave Wills 41, John Braiden 40, John Lett 39, Lyn Evans 38, Greg Martin 38, and visitor P Wiharhe 36

MEN SEP 4

Saturday was the first Qualifying round for the Club Championships. The Stroke round was played in two divisions. Division One (0-17) was won by Max Baylis with a nett 68, next in line were Dave Wills 69, John Lett 70, Ray Clarke and Barry Bentley 72, Lance Sayer, Les Mason and Dave Sadler all on 73. Division Two: Well ahead of the rest with a nett 64 was Jamie Morris, he was followed by Chris Connor 68, Ian Brinkworth 69, Paul Mallia and Trevor Clayton 72, Allan Heffer 73, Colin Larsen 75 and Graham Hutchby 76. Snake Eyes NTP #10 Chris Connor, Royal Oak NTP #9 Barry Bentley, All Teed Up NTP #16 Jason Sadler and Ev’s NTP #6 was Greg Martin. Twos were achieved by Ngaire Taylor, Sue Braiden, Yvonne Baylis, Bevan Lambess, Stu Ingham, Lyn Andrews and George Rink

LADIES SEP 4

Saturday thee 4th was a Stroke round. The leader with a nett 71 was Lyn Andrews, the rest of the results were, Vicki Bain, Lesley Sadler and Sue Braiden with nett 72, Val Willis and Miria Te Tau nett 74, Pauline Craig nett 75, Gay Martin and Val Edwards nett 76. New World NTP Yvonne Baylis, All Teed Up Lyn Andrews and EV’s NTP Miria Te Tau.

LADIES SEP 1

Wednesday was a Bisque Par round. First with +3 were Sue Braiden, Mary Edwards and Jan Farr, they were followed by Val Willis, Jenny Duggan, Pauline Craig and Bev Tregurtha all on +2. There was only one two scored by Jenny Duggan. New World NTP #9 was Jenny Duggan (obviously having a good day), All Teed Up, guess who? Jenny Duggan.

MEN AUG 28

Saturday 28 August was the final round of the Springhill Trophy. The winner with a nett 140 for the two rounds was Chris Ranish. The rest of the field division 0-18 the winner was Jim Harris with 64, next was Lance Sayer 66, then Dean Schaef and Greg Martin 67, David Wills 68. The 19+ division was won by Chris Connor with nett 66, he was followed by Keith Williams and Richard Chapman 69, Ian Brinkworth and Duncan Pincock 71. Royal Oak NTP #15 was Graeme Hutchby, EV’s Bar NTP #6 was Lance Sayer, All Teed Up #16 (0-18) was Chris Ranish, Snake Eyes NTP #10 (19+) was Ian Brinkworth. Twos: Dave Sadler, David Wills, Lance Sayer, Chris Ranish, Lyn Evans, Lyn Andrews and Greg Martin

LADIES AUG 28

Saturday 28 August was a LGU round for the Robson Cup. The winner with a nett 71 was Miria Te Tau, followed by Lyn Andrews 72, Val Willis and Gay Martin 73, Caral Rink 74 and Val Edwards 75. New World NTP on #12 was Jeanne Taylor, All Teed Up 27+ and EV’s NTP on #6 were not struck. The winner of the putting tankard with a very commendable 24 putts was Miria Te Tau.

LADIES AUG 25

Wednesday 25 August was the next round of the Gaille Jury Cup. The winner with 42 Stableford points and well ahead of the runner up was Janet Pincock, she was followed by Yvonne Baylis 36, Jenny Harris 35, Mary Edwards and Vick Bain 34, Gay Martin 33, Bev Tregurtha 32, Ngaire Taylor and Sue Ross 31. All Teed Up 27+ Pam Williams, Carterton New World 0-19 not struck, Clareville Nursery 20-26 NTP in 3 on #7 Lyn Morrell. There were no twos so the lucky winners of the card draw were Nadine Jensen, Bernice Parker, Robyn Hill, Yvonne Baylis, Lyn Morrell, Sue Braiden, Ngaire Taylor and Miria Te Tau.

VETS AUG 24

No prizes for who won – the weather. Another cancelled day. Hang in there guys it can’t rain forever, or can it? Tuesday 7 September the competition will be the Winter Eclectic RD4!!!! stableford. Tuesday 14 September the course is closed for the Mitre 10 Tournament. A game has been arranged at Mahunga. Assemble 0930 for tee off at 1000. Please take a plate and $7

AMBROSE TOURNAMENT AUG 22

Sunday the Club held its’ annual sponsored Ambrose Tournament. This is I think the third year this popular tournament was run. From what I understand the tournament was initially organized by long time Carterton member Hugh Rolls. The Tournament was sponsored by the Team at the Masterton Pro Shop, All Teed Up, and The Marquis of Normanby Hotel There were three players to each tem with a total of 33 teams starting the day, a great turnout on a sunny mild day. The leading results from the day were:

GROSS: First with a gross score of 62 were George Kirk, Russell Kirk and Phillipa a team and family effort. 2nd with a gross of 63 were Brian Russo, Tony Russo and Lee O’Donovan on a count back from, 3rd were Sid Moeahu, Anita Karaitiana and Ray Cocks.

NETT: The winners were the Carterton trio of Stu Ingham, Mark Graham and David Wills with a Nett 55.52, they were followed closely by Alanah Braycock, Jeff Saunders and Allison Saunders with 56.92, on 57.12 were Pat Melaugh, Rick Mikara and Daniel Hailwood and fourth were Trevor Clayton, Lance Sayer and Sarah Haskell.

LADIES/MEN AUG 21

On Saturday 21 August the Ladies combined with the men for the Violet Ward Trophy, mixed 4BBB Stableford. The winners were the partnership of Barry Hare and Val Edwards with 47 points. They were followed by Jim Harris and Jenny Harris with 44 points, also on 44 points were Bill Shakespeare and Lynn Murrel, Chris Conner and Barbara Birchall. Shaun Hewitt and Lyn Andrews combined for 43 points as did Greg Martin and Gay Martin. Ladies All Teed Up NTP Jenny Duggan

MEN AUG 21

The men who were surplus to requirements played an individual Stableford round. The winner with 41 points was Richard Chapman, followed by Ian Brinkworth 40, Les Mason 39, Peter Woodcock, Lyn Evans and Wayne Taylor all on 36. Royal Oak NTP David Sadler, EV’s Bar NTP Nigel Bailey, All Teed Up NTP David Sadler, Snake Eyes NTP Frank Delaney. Twos: Les Mason, L Evans, G Bowden, Barry Hare, Max Bayliss and Norm Bailey.

LADIES AUG 18

Wednesday 18 August was the Reardon Cup, best 3 of 5 Stableford Rounds. First on the day with 38 points was Miria Te Tau, followed by Mary Edwards 37, Sue Braiden 35, Vicki Bain 33nNadine Jansen and Flo Watkins 32, Barbara Birchall, Gay Martin, Lesley Sadler and Val Willis 31. Alison Bodle was the only one to manage a hole in two. Clareville Nursery NTP Vicki Bain, All Teed Up NTP Lesley Sadler and New World NTP Alison Bodle.

EXTRAS

As mentioned in the last results the Saturday Pig Roast was a great success, apart for Greg Martin. Poor guy provided the pig and then just because he wore his Aussie Rugby shirt got abused for his trouble. There’s no gratitude eh Greg? The Centenary Committee held its’ first meeting in preparation for next years celebration. The Labour Day weekend has been selected. The Rugby World Cup Final is on the Sunday but the organized part of the weekend will be over by kick-off. It has not been finalized yet, but it could present a problem getting a guest speaker with most of the ‘celebrities’ will probably be at the game. If you have any ideas let’s hear them. Although it is a long way off, get hold of the old members you know and encourage them to come along. Details will be promulgated as they are finalized

MEN AUG 14

Saturday for the men was the second and final round of the Hill and Hughes Trophy. After the first round David Sadler had 39 points, Dave Wills 37, but Dave put in a final spurt with 44 points for a total of 81 points, David Sadler hung in there and with 42 points equaled the 81 points to share the Trophy. They followed by rest of the group 0 – 17 by Bevan Lambess 41, Craig Wilson and Dean Schaef 40, Jason Sadler and Les Mason 39. The results for 18+ were, Richard Chapman and John Braiden 41, Ian Gordon 40, Trevor Clayton 39, Allan Heffer, Graham Hutchby and Bill Shakespeare 37. Royal Oak NTP on #9 not struck!! Snake Eyes NTP in two R O Bentley, All Teed Up NTP Bevan Lambess and EV’s Bar NTP Dave Wills. Putters were again hot with 11 holes in two. Three of those by Dave Wills. The others were Jeanne Taylor, Sue Ross, Corrie van Zanten, Craig Wilson, Bevan Lambess, Fraser Smith, Barry Bentley and Karl Churchwood.

LADIES AUG 14

Saturday the 14th was a Stableford round for the Stubbs Cup, best three of five rounds. Gay Martin celebrated her birthday with 40 points followed by Sue Braiden 39, Val Willis, Ngaire Taylor and Katie Smart 35, Barbara Birchall and Val Edwards 34.

LADIES AUG 11

Wednesday 11 August was a medal round played for the next round of the Amy Goodin Salver and the Midweek Cup. First with a nett 69 was Yvonne Baylis, she was followed by Sue Braiden and Connie van Zanten with 71, Mary Edwards, Jenny Harris, Margaret Bradshaw and Janet Pincock on 72, Nadine Jensen 74 and June Prince 75. New World NTP Janet Pincock, All Teed Up NTP Vicki Bain and Clareville Nursery NTP Jo Trounson. Putters must have been running hot for there were 9 twos!! The winnings were shared by Jan Farr, Nadine Jensen, Margaret Bradshaw, Marge Robson, Jenny Duggan, Robyn Hill, Sandra Gillies and Jo Trounson

VETS AUG 10

Only 26 members turned up for a Pairs Ambrose competition played in fine but cool winter conditions. The handicapping system must be working well because 10 of the 13 pairs ended up between 66 and 70 net. The winners drawn by lot were Martin Sears & Nigel Graham with a net 66 from Piri Gillies & Chris Slaughter. The two pairs on 67 were Ken Prince & Ray White with Jim Harris & Graham Steffert. Nearest to the pin on 12 was Frank Delaney and on 15, Hugh Ryan

SUNDAY AUG 8

There were only 14 players on the Sunday who played a Stableford round. The winner with 43 points was Trevor Clayton well ahead of the next Chris Ranish 37, C Coutts and Pat Finn 36 and Allan Heffer 35. There was only one two Greg Martin

CLUB FUNCTION AUG 7

A very successful evening was held on Saturday 7th, a lovely meal was had by the 48 that attended. Many thanks to Greg Martin for donating the pig and David Wills the vegetables. Maria & Tonya cooked, presented the meal and the main thing is they cleaned up and did the dishes after. We even got dessert as a bonus. Ian Feneman lent his sky dish and John Braiden set up a big screen and we all watched the game between the All Blacks and Australia for the Bledisloe Cup, thanks for that guys. Congratulations to Russ Sadler for winning the sweep and there were three who picked the first try scorer. Tony McCarthy brought up his Karoke equipment and we were entertained for several hours and more!!!. A great atmosphere in the Club, thanks to Allan for organising it all.

MENS AUG 7

There were 37 players on Saturday 7 August for the first round of the Hill and Hughes a Stableford aggregate score over two consecutive weekends. With the conditions of the course being heavy with all the rain, scores have become a little less over the top. The winner of the first round was Frank Delaney with 42 points followed by Duncan Pincock 40, Ross Collings, Barry Bentley, Lyn Evans, Dave Sadler and Hugh Ryan 39, Nigel Tomlin, Allan Heffer, Graham Hutchby, Peter Cottier and Peter Woodcock 38. Snake Eyes #10 for 19+ was not struck!!. All Teed Up #16 0 – 18 David Wills, EV’s Bar #6 Karl Churchward and Royal Oak #15 Lyn Evans. Twos were Dave Sadler, Frank Delaney, Graham Hutchby, Lyn Evans and Margaret Bradshaw.

LADIES AUG 7

Saturday 7 August was the Brushden Cup a 4BBB Stableford round – random draw. The winners were Alison Bodle and Val Edwards with a very good score of 44 Stableford. They were followed by Corrie van Zanten and Miria Te Tau with 43, Lyn Andrews and Val Willis 42, Barbara Birchall and Gay Martin 41, and Lesley Sadler and Katie Smart 41. EV’s NTP Lyn Andrews, All Teed up NTP Pam Williams and New World NTP Lyn Andrews.

LADIES AUG 4

Wednesday 4 August was the 4th round of the Coyle Cup. (Par). The winner of this round was Vicki Bain who finished +2. She was followed by Janet Pincock 1 down, Jan Farr 2 down, Nadine Jensen, Lesley Sadler and Barbara Birchall all on 3 down. New World NTP not struck, Clareville Nursery NTP Jenny Duggan and All Teed Up NTP Pam Williams. Twos Vick Bain and Nadine Jensen.

JUNIOR GOLF AUG 1

Brayden Mazey was once again in the news. Brayden qualified for an Eagles Tournament, held later this year in Gisborne after firing an excellent round of 72 at the qualifying round at the Paraparamu Golf Links.

Junior Fun Day: Wairarapa District Golf held a fun day Sunday 1st here, 18 children attended between the ages of 5 to 17. Professionals Shaun & Dillion were on hand and those that attended were treated to a some trick shots and a bbq after. Many thanks to Dean Mazey, Trevor Clayton and Caral Rink. In the afternoon the Junior North versus South game was played in very windy & wet conditions, it looks as though the North were the winners this time.

MENS JUL 31

For the men the Saturday round was a stroke round and Putting Tankard. The Tankard was won by Ian Brinkworth with a very commendable 25 Putts. The Stroke round Group one (0-17) was won by Eric Collins with a nett 65, he lead Eric De Gan 67, Tony MacCarthy 68, Mike Holt 69, Jim Harris and Mark Graham 71, Barry Bentley 72. Group two (18-36) was won by Karl Churchwood nett 67, followed by Colin Larsen 67 (C/B), Keith Williams 68, Dean Schaef and Allan Heffer 69, Frank Delaney 70, Les Cherry 71 and Ian Brinkworth (He of the 25 putts!) also 71. EV’s NTP #6 Dave Wills, hard to believe but NTP #10 was not struck?. Royal Oak #12 was also taken by Dave Wills, All Teed Up NTP Barry Bentley. Twos Frank Delaney, Eric Colling, Chris Ranish, Mike Holt and Steve Larsen.

LADIES JUL 31

Saturday 31 July was the Captains Trophy. The competition was won by Janet Pincock with 37 Stableford, followed by Lyn Andrews, Lesley Sadler and Gay Martin all on 35, Pam Fitzgerald 34, Corrie Van Zanten and Marg Bradshaw 33, Bev Tregurtha, Sue Braiden and Marge Robson 32. New World NTP #15 Marg Bradshaw All Teed p NTP #16 Lesley Sadler and Ev’s NTP #6 Lyn Andrews.

LADIES JUL 28

Wednesday 28 July saw a good turnout for the Reardon Cup a Stableford round. First with 40 points was Gay Martin followed by, Janet Pincock 37, then a drop to 32 points Marge Robson, Nadine Johnson, Mary Edwards, June Prince and Yvonne Bayliss 31, Miria Te Tau and Alison Bodle 30. Carterton Nursery NTP Bev Tregurtha, All Teed Up NTP Jenny Duggan and Carterton New World NTP Jenny Harris.

VETS JUL 27

4th and final round of the Jack Cross Memorial trophy (best 3 scores from 4 rounds of Bisque Par). Hugh Ryan was the well deserved winner with 20 up, just ahead of Garry Smith and Bill Shakespeare, both 19 up. 4th round scores: 8 up - Bill Shakespeare. 7 up - Garry Smith. 6 up - Hugh Ryan, Nigel Graham, Ian Brinkworth & Keith Williams. 5up - Piri Gillies, Mike Holt, Ash Braggins, James Moss, Trevor Clayton, Graham Steffert & Ray White. Nearest the pin on #10 Chris Williams, on #12 Piri Gillies. Twos – Bill Armstrong & Jim Harris.

JUL 25

On Sunday 25 July 18 members played a Stableford round. First Chris Ranish 42, Trevor Clayton 40, G Mullis 38, Lyn Evans 37, Graeme Hutchby 36 and F Martin 36. There was only one two scored by Lyn Evans. (Not a bad days work eh Lyn?)

MEN JUL 24

There were 39 men for the Bertha Elba Memorial Salver. The Salver is a competition open to both the ladies and the men. The Salver was won by Dean Schaef with 42 points. He was followed by Chris Slaughter on 40, Barry Bentley and Davis Sadler 38, Russ Sadler and Nigel Bailey 37, Eric Collings, Lance Sayer, Ross Collings and Godfrey Bowden 36, Craig Wilson, Colin Larsen and Max Bayliss 35. Royal Oak NTP Max Bayliss, Ev’s Bar NTP Nigel Bailey, Snake Eyes NTP Hugh Ryan, All Teed Up NTP Max Bayliss. There were only two holes in two the prize pot shared between Nigel Bailey and Eric Collings.

LADIES JUL 24

Saturday 24 July was the Bertha Elba Memorial Salver, a Stableford competition. First with 40 points was Lisa Harkness, followed by Corrie Van Zanten also on 40 points, Lesley Sadler 38, Mina Te Tau and Lyn Andrews 37, gay Martin 35, Barbara Birchall and Sue Braiden 34. New World NTP Val Edwards, All Teed Up Lyn Andrews and Ev’s NTP Barbara Birchall.

LADIES JUL 21

Wednesday 21 July was a nett round for the ladies. First with a nett 74 was Jan Farr followed by Sue Braiden 75, Margaret Thompson and Corrie Van Zanten 76, Gay Martin, Mary Edwards and Lesley Sadler 77. New World NTP Sue Braiden, All Teed Up M Te Tau. The Clareville Nursery NTP was not struck. There were no holes in two either so that had to go to a luck draw. Lucky winners were M Te Tau, Val Willis, Lesley Sadler, Barbara Birchall and Ngaire Taylor.

VETS JUL 20

31 Vets started in a Stableford round in mostly fine weather. (Makes a welcome change). Russ Sadler returned the leading score of 41 points, followed by Chris Connor 38, next in line were Terry Courtney and Ray White 37, Ian Brinkworth, Martin Sears and Neil Stewart 38, Hugh Ryan, Barry Hare, Yvonne Baylis, Mike Holt and Gary Smith 35. NTP #6 Ian Brinkworth, # 15 Ray White, while the twos were shared by Piri Gillies, Peter Cottier and Ray White. Next Tuesday the Vets are scheduled to play the 4th round of the Jack Cross Memorial Trophy, a valued prize which goes to the golfer with the best total score of best three of four Bisque Par rounds. The leading contenders after 3 rounds are Frank Delaney on +18, Hugh Ryan +17, Gary Smith one point behind on +16, then Chris Connor +15. Looks like an exiting finish is in store with no outright favourite

SPECIAL MEETING Scheduled for July 31 at 11am

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Please be advised that the club will be holding a special general meeting for the purpose of ratifying the trust deeds. All members are encouraged to attend

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Pat Carew

Pats’ funeral was held at Saint Mary’s on Monday 19 July. The funeral was very well attended by members of the Club to farewell Pat. Bill Shakespeare presented an excellent tribute to Pat on behalf of the club, which is reproduced below.

Good Afternoon. My name is Bill Shakespeare and it is my privilege to speak today on behalf of the Carterton Golf Club and to express the Clubs gratitude for the time and effort Pat put into our organization. Pat joined the Carterton Golf Club in 1989, it was not long before his talents were recognized and he was elected to the main committee. In 1994, having retired, Pat was appointed Club Secretary/Manager of our Club, a position he held for 3 years. In 2000 he was appointed handicapper a position he relinquished in January this year. In all of these positions he carried out his duties with diligence and attention to detail, and, if required would freely offer advice , not only on the management side, but also in regard to the laws of golf. In between times Pat was also involved in converting our number five hole from a par four to a par five. His golf flourished. He was a member of the Clubs Senior Interclub team, standing down only when they gained promotion to a higher grade, where 36 holes per day were played instead of 18, with the current 36 holes is for the younger players. In 2004 Pat was presented with the Personality Cup, a trophy given each year to a member who is deemed to have made a major contribution to the Club. 2008 was a special year. Firstly his outstanding contribution to golf and the Carterton Golf Club was recognized when he was selected to join the Eagles, a nation wide group who raise money to foster junior golf. So both Pat and Shirley were able to travel to other clubs to play in Eagles tournaments. Just two days before his untimely death Pat and a group of local Eagles had traveled to Levin for a quadrangular golf tournament. 2008 was topped off when Pat won the Club’s Intermediate Championship. I’m told this was a highlight for Pat as it was the first time his name had appeared on the honours board. He has continued to play with the Veterans Group where he was well received, his name appears more than once on our trophies. Pat will be remembered as a person who contributed to all aspects of the Golf Club. His pursuit of excellence in all things could at times be frustrating, however, it was always difficult to successfully disagree with him.

To Shirley and your family we express our deepest sympathy at your sad loss, it is our loss too, and we of the Carterton Golf Club, thank you for the time that he gave us – he will be sorely missed.

MEN JUL 17

Saturday 17 July, another day effected by the weather. We certainly have had a bashing this year with only 19 players desperate enough to play. The competition was round two of the Springhill Trophy, Nett. The winner with nett 66 was Stu Ingham, followed by Brayden Mazey 70, Ross Collings, Eric Collings, Chris Ramage and Allan Heffer all on 71. Royal Oak NTP #15 SKI. NTP #10 Devon. NTP #16 Not Struck. NTP #6 Dave Wills. Twos: Stu Ingham, D Wills, J Braiden, A Heffer and B Mazey (2).

LADIES JUL 14

Wednesday 14 July for the ladies was the Captain’s Trophy and Gaille Jury Trophies, best Stableford. First on 38 points was Sue Braiden, followed by Chris Taylor, Sue Ross, and Margaret Bradshaw on 35, Jan Farr 34, Shirley Carew 33, Margaret Thompson, Flo Watkins and Lesley Sadler 32. Twos: I gather there were no twos scored so a lucky draw was held. Winners were, Corrie Van Zanten, Lyn Morrell, Pam Williams, Pauline Craig, Flo Watkins, Alison Bodle, Val Willis and Bev Tregurtha. All Tee Up NTP Jo Trouson, New World NTP Shirley Carew, Clareville Nursery NTP Janet Pincock.

VETS JUL 13

Lovely to see the sun after a frosty morning greeted the Vets for a further bisque par round in the Jack Cross Memorial Plate. It’s hard to be humble when, as Vets Captain, you have to read out your own name at the top of the results list. But Toby Hempleman did a nice job of that. What was a bit muffled though was when he announced his score, a massive 10 up! The howls of “swab him” and such like, just goes to show that high office offers no special protection from good-humoured barbs. Next on 7 up was Garry Smith, ahead of five players on 6 up – Ray White, Nigel Graham, Frank Delaney, Hugh Ryan & Graham Steffert, followed with a score of 5 up by Martin Sears, Geoff Rolls, Tim Carr and Peter Cottier. Nearest the pin on #15 was Ash Braggins, and on #9 Hugh Ryan, who topped off a great day by sharing the prize for 2s with Bill Armstrong.

MEN JUL 10

Saturday was a Stableford round for the men. First with 40 points was Erik De Gans, followed by R O Bentley and Chris Slaughter also on 40, Nigel Graham 39, Chris Conner and Peter Woodcock 38, Dean Schaef, Toby Hempleman, Frank Delaney and Richard Chapman on 37. EV’s NTP #6 Mark Graham. Snake Eyes NTP #10 Colin Larsen. Royal Oak #12 Graham Hutchby. Al Teed Up #16 Stu Ingham. Twos Erik De Gans, Barbara Birchall, Max Baylis and Lyn Andrews

LADIES JUL 10

The weather again played it’s part with no golf on the Wednesday. Saturday 10 July was Chicago Stableford for the Dalgleish Trophy. The winning pair were Lyn Andrews and Lisa Harkness with a combined score of 84 points. They were followed by Barbara Birchall and Marge Robson with 74 and Val Edwards and Katie Smart on 73. EV’s nearest the pin was Katie Smart, New World NTP Lyn Andrews and All Teed Up Barbara Birchall.

MEN WAIRARAPA OPEN FOURSOMES JUL 4

Sponsored by Trust House Wairarapa, Wairarapa District Golf, Lion Nathan and Premier Bacon Co Ltd.

A very popular competition with very kind weather brought out a field of 41 pairs. The gross competition was won by B Rowland and A Church with 140, followed by J Van Zanten and O Lloyd 142, P & J Tuoro 148, M Shaw and S Lyall 151, I Crawford and J Shearer 152, M & J Spragg 153, T & P Grace 159, R Cocks and T Walters 159, B Curtis and C Triggell 160, B Pengelly and R Cummins 160. Nett was won by B Russo and T Russo with 137, followed by M O’Reilly and B Chappel 139, M & G Bowden 140, S Field and R Hoare 141, Campbell and Robinson 141, F Smith and L Sayer 144, L & B Duckett 144, A Heffer and G Martin 146, D Coley and L Butler 146, B Lambess and C Ranish 147. Twos: Shane Stewart and Bill Ousey, Fraser Smith and Lance Sayer, Brad Roland and Adam Church, Troy Shaw and Joel Macklin, Joe and Toby Tuoro, B & T Russo, Alan Bennett and Norm Ellis, S Field and R Hoar, R Cocks and T Walters. NTP a.m. S Lyall and M Shaw, NTP p.m. A Church and B Rowland.

MEN JUL 3

The weather finally behaved itself for the Stableford round on 3 July. The field was split into two groups 0–18 and 19-36. Group one was won by Craig Wilson with 40 points followed by Dave Wills 39, Brayden Mazey, Lance Sayer and Piri Gillies 37, Eric Collings 36, Bevan Lambess 35. Group two was won by Frank Delaney 42 points followed by Barry Hare, Stew White and John Brayden 39, Duncan Pincock 38, R O Bentley and Allan Heffer 37. EV’s NTP #6 Brayden Mazey, Royal Oak NTP #9 Rob Bentley, Snake Eyes NTP #10 Ash Braggins, All Teed Up #16 Eric Collings. Twos: John Brayden, Lesley Sadler, Susan Slaughter, Brayden Mazey, Jeanne Taylor, Marge Robson and Bevan Lambess.

LADIES JUL 3

Saturday 3 July was a nett round and putting cup. First on 73 were Lynn Morrell and Lisa Harkness, followed by Lesley Sadler and Janet Pincock 74, Barbara Birchall and Marge Robson 75, Bev Tregurtha and Jenny Harris 76. The putting trophy was won by Miria Te Tau with 27 putts. All Teed Up NTP Jeanne Taylor, New World NTP Corrie Van Zanten, EV’s NTP Corrie van Zanten.

LADIES JUN 30

Wednesday 30 June competition was the Coyle Cup (Par). First with 2 down was Janet Pincock followed by Sue Braiden 3 down, Alison Bodle and Shirley Carew 4 down, Gay Martin, Flo Watkins and Margaret Thompson 5 down. Clareville Nursery NTP Marge Robson, All Teed Up NTP not struck, New World NTP Gay Martin. Twos: Miria Te Tau and Bev Tregurtha.

JUN 19

The main event was the Huntley Dudson Memorial Cup, Canadian Mixed Foursomes – Par. The Trophy was shared by the pairings of Barry Hare and Val Edwards, and Katie Smart and George Rink both pairs with +3. They were followed by Duncan Pincock and Barbara Birchall +2, Mark Graham and Pam Fitzgerald +2, C and G Martin, W and C Taylor, T Clayton and S Haskell, L Andrews and A Heffer, R Sadler and B Parker all on +1.

For the surplus men, (interpret that anyway you like) it was also a par round. First on +4 was Richard Chapman followed by Dean Schaef and Chris Ranish +3, Ross Collings, Eric Collings and Brayden Mazey +2, Lyn Evans and Stu White +1. EV’s NTP #6 Brayden Mazey, Royal Oak NTP Max Bayliss, All Teed Up Martin Sears, Snake Eyes Stu White. The ladies New World NTP was won by Margaret Bradshaw. The good condition of the course and the weather produced a bucket full of twos. For the pairs Sue Braiden and Ash Braggins, J Eru and M Bradshaw, Graham Hutchby and Lesley Sadler. From the men’s event L Sayer, K Barham, Ross Collings, John Lett, Stu White, Ian Gordon, Tony McCarthy, John Braiden, Eric Collings and Brayden Mazey (2) all managed to find the hole with their second shot.

The weather again thwarted the vets. Getting a bit monotonous.

The Marquis Shield Inter Club Competition Sunday 20 June. With a win against Masterton they just beat them into last place Carterton 23 points to 21.5.

LADIES JUN 16

Wednesday 16 June saw the ladies playing for the Mid Week Cup and the Amy Goodin Trophy, best nett. First with a nett 74 was Barbara Birchall followed by Gay Martin 76, Colleen Southey, Chris Taylor and Sue Ross on 77, Margaret Bradshaw, Vicki Bain and Alison Boodle 78, Jenny Harris, Bernice Parker, Jenny Duggan, and Marg Robson all on 79. New World NTP for 3 on eighteen Jenny Harris, All Teed Up Sue Braiden, Clareville Nursery Miria Te Tau. Twos: Barbara Birchall, Chris Taylor and Jo Trouson.

MEN JUN 12

The men’s competition was a stroke round in two groups 0 - 17 and 18 – 36. Group one, first was Mark Graham with a nett 67 followed by Lyn Evans, Dean Schaef and Greg Martin on 70, Dave Sadler 72, Ross Collings and Brayden Mazey both on 74. 18 – 36 Hugh Ryan 69, Allan Heffer and Richard Chapman 72, Bill Shakespeare and Duncan Pincock 74, Graham Hutchby and Gary Dewhurst 75. Best Gross was Brayden Mazey on 76. Putting tankard was won by Lyn Evans with 26 putts. EV’s NTP #6 Mike Holt, Royal Oak NTP #9 Stu Ingham, Snake Eyes NTP #10 Hugh Ryan and All Teed Up NTP #16 Eric Collings. Twos: Cam Coutts, Lyn Andrews, Brayden Mazey, Mike Holt, Erik de Gran and Craig Wilson.

LADIES JUN 12

A better day altogether which was reflected in both the ladies and men’s divisions. The ladies competition was Bisque Par. First on +1 was Lesley Sadler followed by Pauline Craig all square, Sue Braiden, Ngarie Taylor Lyn Andrews, Janet Pincock, Barbara Birchall and Gay Martin all on minus 1. All Teed Up #16 Lesley Sadler, New World NTP Lesley Sadler and to round the day off nicely EV’s NTP – yes! Lesley Sadler.

JUN 9

With the weather the way it was it was surprising to see some of the ladies competed. I don’t know how many but there were only two players on the winning rostrum. It was a Stableford round for the Reardon Cup. First was Ngarie Taylor with 34 points followed by Vicki Bain on 30. All Teed Up #16 Vicki Bain, New World NTP not struck and twos Vicki Bain.

JUN 5

The major contributor to golf for the week was the weather. There was no play for the ladies on Wednesday and the Queen’s Birthday Tournament on the 7 June was also cancelled. MEN: Saturday the fifth was the one bright day for the week. It certainly brought the players out with 53 men and 37 ladies turning out. There was a feeling of ‘get out there while you can’. The tournament for the day was the 3rd and final round of the Clareville Trophy. The Trophy was won by Greg Martin with a grand total of +10. The last round saw players being divided into two groups 0-16 and 17+. Group one was won by Jason Walker with +7, followed by Greg Martin +6, Piri Gillies +5, Warren Birdling, Mark Bowden and Nigel Bailey +3. Bevan Lambess, Nigel Bain and Pat Finn +2. Group two top scores were Joe Equ and Paul Mallia at +7 followed by Dean Schaef +3, Frank Delaney, Russ Sadler and Duncan Pincock +2, Whana Rohe, Nigel Graham and John Braiden +1. EV’s NTP #6 not played, Royal Oak NTP #15 Jamie Morris, All Teed Up NTP in two 0-18 Mark Bowden and Snakes Eyes 19+ Frank Delaney. Twos: Val Edwards, Sue Ross, Jason Walker, Steve Larsen, Piri Gillies, Jim Harris and Karl Churchwood.

LADIES: The ladies played for the Captain’s Trophy (Stableford). First on 37 points was Katie Smart followed by Gay Martin 35, Ngaire Taylor, Mira Te Tau, Barbara Birchall and Lyn Andrews all on 34, Margaret Bradshaw and Marge Robson 31, Sarah Haskell and Bernice Parker 29. All Teed Up and EV’s NTP were not struck, whilst the New World NTP was won by Sue Braiden.

VETS JUN 1

The competition on a overcast 1 June was the first round of the Jack Cross Memorial Trophy, Bisque Par. As placing was back in force it obviously made up for the heavy ground. +8 was the score to beat with Hugh Ryan, Chris Connor and Ash Braggins getting to that lever, followed by Bill Shakespeare +7. There were six others on +6, no names provided but I know one was Mike Holt! NTP #12 won by Max Bayliss, NTP #16 Ash Braggins.

MAY 30

A small field turned out on Sunday for a Stableford round. First was Lyn Evans with 43 points, G Mulus 40, Clalids Wolfbaler 38 and J Braiden 37. Twos D Willis, T McCarthy, L Evans, G Hutchby and G Signal.

MEN MAY 29

In spite of the weather 32 players braved the elements. I suspect many got sucked in by the fine weather which lasted from about 10.30am to 1.30 pm when the heavens opened. (I was not brave enough). For the men it was the Grandad Trophy which was shared by C Ranish and D Pincock. For the rest of the field it was a Stroke/nett round. Unfortunately scores were not recorded on the start sheet. First was Barry Bentley followed by Duncan Pincock, Chris Ranish, Stu Ingham, Eric Collings, Lance Sayer and David Sadler. Ev’s Bar #6 Frank Delaney who also won the Royal Oak #12, Snake Eyes #16 was not struck and All Tee Up # 10 was won by Eric Collings. Twos David Wills and Frank Delaney.

LADIES MAY 29

Grannies Trophy which was won by Ngaire Taylor with a nett 77. The rest of the field including players who were not marked as grandmas, Sarah Haskell first with a nett 68, followed by Lisa Harkness 71, Ngaire Taylor 77, Annie Barry 78 and Flo Watkins 81 and Sue Braiden. All Teed Up Pauline Craig, New World NTP Annie Barry and Ev’s NTP was not struck.

LADIES MAY 26

Reardon Cup and home pennants (Stableford) First was shared by three players with 34 points, Jenny Duggan, Sue Braiden, Janet Pincock and Yvonne Baylis. Lesley Sadler 33 points, Bernice Parker 32 and Vicki Bain 31. New World and Clareville Nursery NTP were not struck. All Teed Up NTP Sue Braiden. Twos: Janet Pincock, Jenny Duggan and Lesley Sadler.

MEN MAY 22

Stroke round and Putting Cup. There were two groups 0-18 and 19+. Group 1: Greg martin 64 nett, Craig Wilson and George Rink 67, Lance Sayer 68, David Wills and Jason Walker 69, Les Mason and David Sadler 71. Group 2: John Barry and Graham Hutchby nett 67, Hugh Ryan 70, Trevor Clayton, Ash Braggins, Allan Heffer and John Braiden 71, Keith Williams 72. Putting: Greg Martin and Ray Morris each had 25 Putts. NTP #6 Tim Ross, NTP #9 Les Mason, NTP in two #10 Allan Heffer and NTP in two #16 Jason Walker. Twos: Ken Prince, Davis Wills, Greg Martin, George Rink, Lyn Evans, Margaret Bradshaw and Tim Ross.

LADIES MAY 22

Stubbs Cup (Stableford). First on 41 points L Sadler followed by M Bradshaw 34, K Smart, N Taylor, L Harkness and F Watkins 33, S Fuller, S Braiden and E Morris 32. All Teed Up L Andrews, New World NTP #15 N Taylor and EV’s NTP #6 Sue Braiden.

LADIES MAY 19

Coyle Cup (Par). First 1up Jenny Duggan, followed by Alison Bodle, Chris Taylor and Nadine Jensen All Square, Sue Braiden 1 down, Bev Tregutha, Bernice Parker, Susanne Fuller and Flo Watkins all on 2 down. All Teed Up NTP Group one Nadine Jensen, New World NTP Group 2 Chris Taylor and Clareville Nursery Group 3 Colleen Southey. There were no twos.

WORKIES MAY 16

C Ramish 42 Stableford, P Gillies, G Hutchby and G Mullis 41, D Wills 40 and S Larson 39. Twos: D Willis, C Ranish (3), Jeanne Taylor, G Mullis and Deb Henderson.

CAPTAIN v PRESIDENT MAY 15

This year it was won by the Captains group with an average of 34.08 points to the Presidents group 32.74. Individual Scores. Men’s group was lead by Wayne Taylor with 44 points followed by Paul Mallia and Les Cherry 41,Craig Wilson and Karl Churchward 40, Colin Larsen and Godfrey Bowden 39, Peter Cottier and Max Bayliss 37, Dean Schaef and Larry Gray, Greg Martin 36. Nearest the Pin: Ev’s #6 Mark Graham, Royal Oak #15 John Barry. All Teed Up #16 0-18 Dean Schaef, 19+ Snake Eyes Colin Larsen. Twos: Katie Smart, John Barry, Mark Graham, Mike Holt, Paul Mallia, Craig Wilson and Chris Taylor. Ladies Group: Lyn Morell 36, Ngarie Taylor, Emma Morris, Barbara Birchall and Chris Taylor 36, Val Edwards, Pauline Craig and Flo Watkins 35. NTP #12 Katie Smart.

LADIES MAY 12

The ladies mid week competition, on Wednesday 12 May, was the second stroke round of the Amy Goodin Salver. First with a net 63 was Robyn Hill, followed by Jan Farr 65, Susanne Fuller 67, Pauline Craig 68, Lynn Morrell, Corrie Van Zanten and Margaret Bradshaw 69, Sue Ross, Sandra Gillies and Jo Trouson 70, June Prince Ngaire Taylor, Barbara Birchall and Allison Bodine 71. All Teed Up Margie Robson, Clareville Nursery Gay Martin, New World NTP Jenny Duggan. Twos Nadine and Annie.

VETS MAY 11

Great weather and course conditions led to some good scores for the last round of the Autumn Cup, which is decided on the best 3 of 4 Stableford rounds. Ash Braggins and Bob Walker were joint leaders at the start of this round but it was Ash who came out on top, improving his cumulative total from 117 to 122 points. That was 4 to 5 clear of the next three –Chris Williams, Bob Walker & Dick Hymers. Congratulations to Ash. The way he’s playing it won’t be the last trophy with his name on this year. When giving the day’s results, acting captain Bill Shakespeare described the top score as “off the planet”. And who was it who stunned the earthlings with his score of 51 points? Trevor Clayton, yet another to hit his best Carterton score ever (79 off the stick); a performance summarised by just three little words – out lan dish! The back-to-earth scores that followed were :-42 - John Barry and Piri Gillies; Ash Braggins and Mike Holt 41, Chris Williams 39, Dick Hymers, Frank Delaney and Ian Brinkworth 38, James Moss, Russ Sadler and Jim Harris 37, Neil Stewart and Hugh Rolls 36. Ken Prince was NTP on both #9 and #15. Holes in two: Mike Holt (3), Trevor Clayton (2) and Ken Prince

LADIES MAY 8

For the 8 May the days competition was to support the Murray Halberg Trust. A Stableford Round for the Renall Salver. First on 41 Points was Val Edwards who won on a count back from Pam Fitzgerald on 41 Points, followed by Barbara Birchall 39, Marge Robson and Corrie van Zanten 38, Gay Martin and Val Willis 37, Yvonne Bayliss and Caral Rink on 36. All Teed Up Bernice Parker, New World NTP Val Willis, EV’s Barbara Birchall.

MEN MAY 8

Also to support the Murray Halberg Trust a Stableford round for the Workman Silver Salver. The winner of the Salver was Colin Larsen. The field was split into two groups. 0-17 John Lett 43 points, Barry Bentley 42, Eric Collings 41, Ross Collings, Les Mason, Craig Wilson and Doug Crowe 40, Tony McCarthy and Nigel Tomlin 39. 18-36 Colin Larsen 46 points, John Braiden and Alic Foreman 45, Larry Gray 43, Russ Sadler, Ash Braggins and Max Bayliss 41, Clive Griffiths and Barry Hare 40. EV’s NTP #6 Lyn Evans, Royal Oak NTP #12 Ross Collings, Snake Eyes #16, 19-36, Russ Sadler, All Teed Up #10, 10-18, Nigel Bain. The number of holes in two must have reflected the excellence of the greens after their recent coring, there were 14 if you include two by Barry Bentley. Val Willis, Craig Wilson, Nigel Bain, Russ Sadler, Jim Harris, John Lett, Brayden Masey, Nigel Tomlin, Eric Collings, Ross Collings, Les Mason and Barry Bentley (2).

VETS MAY 4

The spell of good weather continued last Tuesday when the Vets played host to a contingent of nearly forty Manor Park Vets on their annual return visit. That doubled the size of the field (thanks to a few Carterton ladies) & the roughly even numbers allowed starter Bob Walker to pair up one from each club, thereby ensuring a shared distribution of prizes. In the Men’s field, Ash Braggins & Jim Knapp were the winning pair, well clear of the rest of the field with a combined total of 80 Stableford points. Next best on 73 were Nigel Graham with Arthur Williment, Russ Sadler with Peter Brooks & Graham Steffert with David Davis. Two teams scored 72 – Jim Douglas with Roger Morris & Bill Shakespeare with Stan Sarek. Next on 71 were Hugh Rolls with Ross Barwell, & Ken Prince with Costa Stellin, who were followed by seven teams all with a score of 70. By lot, the three to get the last of the goodies were Keith Williams with George French, Max Baylis with Adrian Brown, & Tim Carr with Denis Newton. For the Ladies, two pairings scored 67 points – Marie Platt with Gabrielle Morris, and Caral Rink with Sue Gibbs. Next with a score of 65, Corrie van Zanten with Kartini Davis, followed on 64 by Shirley Carew with Ngaire Taylor. Nearest the pin on #6 was Denis Newton, and on #16 in 2 shots, Corrie van Zanten and Adrian Browne. Twos were scored by Denis Newton, Garry Smith and Ken Prince.

MEN MAY 1

Saturday 1 May was the second Round of the Clareville Cup (Par). Considering the conditions there were some pretty fancy scores! Group 0-15: Pat Finn and Les Mason +7, Stu Ingram +6, Greg Martin +4, Pat Carew +2, Jim Harris +1, Lyn Evans and Ray Clarke all square. Group 16: Keith Williams +4, Trevor Clayton +3, Colin Larsen, Duncan Pincock, Tony McCarthy, Dean Schaef and Gordon Dragovitch all on +2. Publisher NTP #6 Larry Gray, Royal Oak NTP #15 Tony McCarthy, All Teed Up NTP Lyn Evans and Snake Eyes Joe Eru. Twos: Sue Braiden, Pauline Craig, Corrie Van Zanten, Tony McCarthy, Les Mason Stu Ingram, Ray Clarke and Katie Smart.

LADIES MAY 1

Saturday 1 May was the Robson Cup which is the best three LGU rounds over the season. First on net 67 was Sue Braiden followed by, Jeanne Taylor, Shirley Carew and Lesley Sadler 73, Annie Barry and Val Edwards 75, Pam Fitzgerald 76 and Barbara Birchall 77. New World NTP Val Edwards, All Teed Up Jeanne Taylor and Publisher Katie Smart. Putting with a meager 25 Putts was won by Jeanne Taylor.

LADIES APR 28

Wednesday 28 April was the Captains Trophy and Gaille Jury Cup, a Stableford Event. First on 43 points was Lesley Sadler followed by Val Willis 39, Gay Martin and Flo Watkins 36, Sue Braiden and Margaret Thompson 35, Nadine Jensen, Corrie van Zanten, June Prince and Ngaire Taylor all on 34. New World NTP (2-17) Jenny Duggan, All Teed Up NTP (Group 2) Margaret Thompson, Clareville Nursery Sandra Scott.

VETS APR 27

After some minor handicap adjustments, a few of the ladies joined the Vets in a stroke round. Yvonne Baylis didn’t waste the opportunity returning a resounding score of net 60, in what appears to be her best round ever at Carterton. Well done Yvonne. Second, with a scorching net 65, was Bob Walker and in his case we can report that his 81 off the stick was indeed his best ever score at Carterton. This was well deserved given that Bob’s ancillary roles (Starter/Match Steward/Results Compiler, part-time Barman) inevitably divert some of his focus away from his golf round. Other scores: Chris Ranish 66, Mike Holt 67. Graham Steffert, Joe Skillcorn, Chris Slaughter, John Lett 68. Russ Sadler, Jack Jones 69. Chris Conner, Hugh Rolls, Peter Cottier Ralph Day 70. Barry Hare, Bill Shakespeare, Corrie van Zanten, Trevor Clayton 71. Twos: Jack Jones, Chris Ranish. NTP #12 Tim Carr, NTP #15 Bill Armstrong.

ANZAC MINI APR 25

Ladies: Gay Martin 44 points, Les Sadler 41, Emma Morris and Jenny Harris 38, Anne Brewer and Katie Smart 37 and Miria Te Tau 34.

Men: First with a whopping 50 points was John Lett, followed by Steven Larsen on 44, Bill Shakespeare and Lyn Evans 43, Lance Sayer and Greg Martin 40, Vic Domanski 39, Colin Larsen 37, David Wills, George Rink and Greg Mullis and Nigel Bailey 36, Whana Rowe, Eric de Gans and James Morris 35.

Twos: K Morris, Lyn Evans and N Tomlin. NTP: Ladies #12 Emma Morris, Men #15 Lyn Evans.

MEN APR 24

Saturday 24 April was the third rounds of the Tararua Trophy (Stableford). After a final tot up of the three rounds the winners were, John Braiden, Jim Harris and David Sadler. On the day Group One 0 – 17 Pat Carew 48 points, Lyn Evans 40, Ray Clark, Wayne Taylor and Les Mason 39, Greg Martin and Philip Archibald 38. Group Two 18 -36 Vic Domanski 45 points, John Braiden and Max Bayliss 43, Les Cherry 41, Ralph Day 40, Richard Chapman 39 and Dean Schaef 38. EVs NTP #6 Eric Collings, Royal Oak NTP #12 Jim Harris, All Teed Up NTP 0-17 Lyn Evans, 18-36 Greg Mullis. Twos, Pam Fitzgerald, Max Bayliss, Greg Martin, Eric Collings and last but not least with 2 Holes in Two Pat Carew.

LADIES APR 24

Saturday 24th April was a continuation of the Aotearoa Cup and Coronation Medal. First was Susan Slaughter with a gross 85 net 66, followed by Ngaire Taylor and Corrie Van Zanten on net 67, Gay Martin 69, Nadine Jansen and Yvonne Bayliss 70, Pam Fitzgerald, Kate Keen, Emma Morris, Pauline Craig and Colleen Southey 71. New World Nearest the Pin Gay Martin, EV’s NTP Lesley Sadler

LADIES APR 21

Wednesday 21 April was a medal round for the LGU Aotearoa Cup and Coronation Medal. First was Jo Traunson with a gross 92 net 62, followed by June Prince and Sue Braiden net 64, Jenny Duggan net 65, Colleen Southey and Mary Edwards net 66, Vicki Bain and Bev Tregurtha net 68. New World Nearest the Pin Jo Trounson, All Teed Up Vicki Bain, Clareville Nursery Garden Centre Vicki Bain. Twos Chris Taylor.

VETS APR 20

Carterton hosted the Linton Camp Vets on a nice fine day on a superbly manicured course that drew many complimentary comments from the visitors. The Don Louis trophy was at stake &, by a fairly clear margin, Carterton held on to it. The elements were right for some super scoring, topped by one super-duper score of 48 Stableford points from Keith Williams. Some think the Riversdale Rover must be taking performance-enhancing fruit juice, but not so. He just had a magic round. Next was Jack Jones with 44 points. This reporter was privileged to watch Jack score a sublime 29 points for the 1st nine, & then came the custard; only 15 points for the back nine. But watch out fellow competitors. Jack is back!

The others to get a prize were -

43 points: George Rink

42: Graham Steffert, Frank Delaney, Jol Claridge (Linton Camp), Ian Brinkworth & Tim Carr.

41:Chris Slaughter, Steve Owen (LC), Dick Hymers & Peter Cottier.

40: Trevor Clayton & Neil Stewart.

39: Jim Harris & Charlie Pepere (LC)

38: John Lett, Vic Domanski & Piri Gillies.

Nearest the pin on #9 was visitor Steve Owen and on #15 Keith Williams.

LADIES APR 14

MEN & LADIES APR 17

The Elder Trophy is a Mixed 4 BBB Stableford Competition, choose own partners. John and Annie Barry (the Club’s token Gypsies) with Chris Ramish and Lesley Sadler sharing the Trophy with equal points. Followed by L Evans and J Taylor, R Sadler and V Willis, C Wilson and A Brewer, K Churchward and K Smart, N Taylor and T Hempleman. Ladies Nearest the Pin B Birchall. All Teed Up J Taylor. Men NTP for two #16 L Sayer, NTP for two #12 B Armstrong. NTP #15 C Ramish. NTP Publisher ladies #6 J Taylor, men D Wills. For the men without partners there was a Stableford round. 0 – 16: D Wills 42 Points, S Ingham 40, W A Birdling, L A Sayer and N Tamlin 39, R Collings 38. 17 – 36: K Williams 42, W Taylor 41, R Chapman, K Prince and C Larsen 40. There were twos aplenty: P Carew, L Sayer, D Lloyd, W Birdling, P Archibald, R Collings, B Armstrong, M Te Tau, L Mason, K Williams, V Bain, N Taylor, C Ramish and G Bowden. (Slim pickings for having a two compared to previous weeks).

LADIES APR 14

Wednesday 14 April the next round of the Reardon Cup (Stableford) 1st was Val Willis 42 points, Nadine Jensen, Sue Ross and June Prince 38, Corrie Van Zanten 36, Marg Thompson, Caral Rink and Annie Barry 36. New World NTP Nadine Jensen. All Teed Up Yvonne Bayliss. Clareville Nursery Bernice Parker. Twos Nadine.

VETS APR 13

On Tuesday 13 April, the Veterans played the 3rd round of the Autumn Cup – a stableford competition won by the golfer with the best aggregate three scores from 4 rounds. Two in-form members, Bob Walker and Ash Braggins, are heading the field after this 3rd round with 117 points each. Close behind are Pat Carew with 114 and Chris Williams on 113.However the 2 wily old foxes presently in the lead are equal favourites to win this trophy; maybe even be joint winners. The last round is scheduled for 11 May.

Here are the scores for the day –

45 points: Barry Hare (an outlandish score, some calls for him to be swabbed!)

41: Ken Prince, Toby Hempleman.

40: John Barry, Tim Carr.

39: Peter Cottier, James Moss, Jim Harris.

38: Martin Sears, Hugh Rolls, Mike Holt, Bob Walker.

37: Max Baylis, Nigel Graham.

Ash Braggins scored the only two of the day, and then improved his booty bag by being closest to the pin on #6. Ian Brinkworth was closest to the pin in two shots on # 16.

LADIES APR 10

Captains Trophy, (Best 3 Wednesday or best three Saturday). The Stubbs Cup (Best Aggregate of three rounds from five, Stableford). First Katie Smart 42, Pam Fitzgerald , Margaret Bradshaw, Susan Slaughter and Vicki Bain 37, Shirley Carew 36, Caral Rink, Gay Martin, Ngaire Taylor and Pauline Craig 35. All Teed Up 0 – 19 Hole #16 Jeanne Taylor. New World #12 hole Shirley Carew. Publisher #6 hole Miria Tetau

MEN APR 10

First round Clareville Trophy, Par. Group 0-17 Lynn Evans +5, Dean Schaef, John Lett, Pat Carew +3, Ross Collings and Mike Holt +2, David Wills, Jim Ross, Les Mason, Craig Wilson and Eric de Gans +1. Group two 18+, Ralph Day +5, Les Cherry, Ken Prince, Vic Domanski and Colin Larsen +4, Barry Hare, Wal McKnight, Peter Woodcock and Ash Braggins +3. Twos: Vicki Bain, Miria TeTau, Eric de Gans, Katie Smart and Les Cherry. Nearest the Pin. Publisher #6 Eric de Gans, Snake Eyes (19-36) Mark Pincock. #16 Lyn Evans.

LADIES APR 7

2nd round of the Julie Cowie Cup. First Leslie Sadler 69 nett, Robyn Hill 69, Barbara Birchall and Annie Barry 70, Nadine Jansen 71, Janet Pincock, Jenny Duggan, Corrie van Zanten and Bernice Parker 72. Welcome to our new Sponsor Clareville Nursery, the inaugural winner for nearest the pin was Yvonne. All Teed Up Lesley Sadler. New World, Jenny Duggan. Twos: Bev, Gay and Annie.

VETS APR 6

30 Vet golfers from Palmerston North took up Carterton Vets invitation to join them for a stableford round on Tuesday 6 April. That’s a pretty good turnout; indeed one more than the home team could muster. The weather had a few folk guessing earlier in the morning but new Vets Club Captain Toby Hempleman is developing a knack (just like his predecessor) of making a good call re the weather. A couple of light showers passed very quickly, just enough to subdue the sizzling scores of late. A full table of 24 prizes was shared 12 each. The day’s best score of 39 was registered by one of the visitors. The top dozen Carterton scores were –

38 points – Chris Williams, Ian Brinkworth and Bill Shakespeare.

37: Bob Walker, Pat Carew,

35: Tim Carr, Barry Hare.

34: Chris Connor, Toby Hempleman.

33: Neil Stewart, Max Baylis, John Lett.

Bob Walker was nearest the pin on #10, while one of the visitors (Bruce Bennet?) scored the only two of the day, earning the day’s most valuable prize.

EASTER MINI TOURNAMENT APR 5

A Stableford Round for the Men and Ladies. Ladies: Sue Braiden 43, Janet Pincock 42, Corrie Van Zanten 40, Ann Brewer 39 Susan Slaughter and Beverly Todd 37, Vicki Bain 36 and Val Edwards 35. Men: Group one: Jason Paku 43, Davis Wills 42, Barry Bentley 40, Brian Field 39, Dave Sadler and Stu Ingham 38, Lance Sayer 37. Group two: Greg Bentley 43, James Morris and Vick Domanski 42, Duncan Pincock and Ethan Morris 38, Ray Morris 36 and Chris Slaughter 35. Nearest the Pin #6 David Wills, #9 Vicki Bain, #12 Barry Bentley and Corrie Van Zanten # 15. Twos: Harry Bateman, Corrie Van Zanten and Barry Bentley.

LADIES APR 3

Bisque Par. Corrie Van Zanten +9, Janet Pincock +8, Bernice Parker, Yvonne Baylis, and Kate Keen +7, Val Edwards and Susan Slaughter +6. New World Nearest the Pin #16 Kate Keen, All Teed Up #9 Marge Robson. Publisher #6 Kate Keen.

MEN APR 3

The contest on 3 April was a Medal and Putting Cup. First mention should go to the winner of the Putting Cup with only 23 puts was Craig Wilson. (And the greens had only been cored about 10 days before). If you break it down that would theoretically be 5 two put greens and 13 one put greens. The other surprising thing was Craig didn’t appear in the competition winners. (Must be a story there.) First in the competition 0 – 17 with a gross 79, nett 63 was George Rink. Well done George. Next were Mike Holt nett 65, Jim Harris 67, Ray Clark and John Lett 68, Nigel Bailey and Pat Carew 71. 18 – 36 Ash Braggins 65, Ralph Day and Peter Woodcock 68, Barry Hare and Duncan Pincock 69, Bob Bentley and Chris Slaughter 70. Publisher Nearest the Pin #6 Peter Woodcock. The Royal Oak #15, Piri Gillies. All Teed Up Nearest the Pin in two #16, 0 – 18 Wayne Taylor. Snake Eyes 19 – 36 #10 Les Cherry. Twos, Bernice Parker, Shirley Carew, Jim Harris, George Rink (with a score like you had George you must have had a two), Peter Woodcock, Piri Gillies and David Sadler.

LADIES MAR 31

First round Julie Cowie Cup (Ecletics 36 hole Medal. Lynn Morrell net 66, Lesley Sadler and Yvonne Baylis 69, Jan Farr 70, Annie Barry, Val Willis, Bernice Parker, Gay Martin, Robyn Hill and Pauline Craig all on 71. All Teed Up – Shirley Carew, New World Nearest the Pin – Robyn Hill. Twos Sue Braiden, Lesley Sadler and Annie Berry.

MEN MAR 28

Was a Stableford Round. Winners were: John Lett 45 points, Trevor Clayton 41, David Wills 39 and Lyn Evans 38. The only hole in two was John Lett. (Seems to have found his form again).

MEN 27 MAR

The second round of the Broadbent Cup for the men (net). The overall winner for the two rounds was Colin Larsen with a combined total of 129. (64 & 65 net). Winners on the day were: Ray Clarke gross 76 off a 14 handicap net 62 (There is more to come), John Lett and Karl Churchwood 64, Colin Larsen and Ash Braggins 65, Wayne Taylor, Richard Chapman, Chris Slaughter and Peter Woodcock 67, Toby Hempleman and Stu Ingham 68. Holes in Two: (that man again) Ray Clarke (2), Gay Martin, Ian Brinkworth, Mike Holt, Colin Larsen and Peter Woodcock. Nearest the Pin on #s 6, 12 and 16 (Guess who) Ray Clarke and #10 Toby Hempleman. (Good of Ray to let someone else have a chance).

LADIES 27 MAR

The second round of the Broadbent Cup (Stableford). Winners were: Joint Winners for the two rounds were Corrie Van Zanten and Val Willis with 74 points. Winners on the day were: Margaret Bradshaw 47 points, Gay Martin 43, Susan Slaughter 41, Katie Smart and Jeanne Taylor 40, Corrie Van Zanten 38, Jo Trounson and Pauline Craig 37, Shirley Carew, Val Edwards, Pam Williams, Lyn Morell and Val Willis on 36. New World Nearest the Pin #15 Lesley Sadler, All Teed Up #16 Margaret Bradshaw, Publisher Nearest the Pin #6 Nadine Jensen.

LADIES 27 MAR

was a Par round. Winners were: Ngaire Taylor +4, Pam Fitzgerald +2, Bernice Parker and Robyn Hill +1, Val Willis and Margaret Bradshaw -1 and Pauline Craig -4. New World Nearest the Pin Chris Taylor, All Teed Up Vicki Bain. Holes in two, Shirley Carew and Chris Taylor.

VETERANS 23 MAR

The Vets played a stableford round Tuesday 23 May. Weather fine and mild, & the course in tip top condition. Bob Walker and Ian Brinkworth both registered scores of 41 points but by drawn lot Bob took the top spot. He is certainly having a purple patch right now with his name popping up all over the place. Next on the scoresheet with 39 points were Ash Braggins & Dick Hymers, then a cluster of four with 38 – Ray White, Keith Rayner, Graham Steffert and Michael Holt. Chris Williams and Martin Sears both had 37, followed by Toby Hempleman, Peter Cottier, and Pat Carew with 35 points. The only twos reported were from Pat Carew and Ray White. Closest to the pin on #16 was Ash Braggins, and on #12 that man Bob Walker, again! The vets also welcomed “home” the much travelled Barrys – John and Annie – who are back for a couple of months. Surprisingly, neither made the winners prize-list, but they did know that they were back in the land of milk & honey when Annie won the meat raffle and JB won the vino. (Tim Carr)

MEN 13 MAR

The second round Stableford of the Tararua Trophy. The competition was played in two groups. 0 – 17 and 18+.0 – 17 Jim Harris 43, Barry Bently 40, Nigel Bain 39, David Sadler 38, Brayden Mazey 38, David Wills 38, Tony McCarthey 37, George Rink, 39 and Larry Grey 39.18+ Chris Slaughter 43, Chris Williams 41, Frank Delaney 39, Ask Braggins 38, Colin Larsen 37, Graham Hutchby 37, Ray Morris 37, Steve Larsen 36 and John Braiden 36.Publisher Nearest the Pin #6 Pat Finn, Royal Oak #15 Brayden Mazey. Nearest the Pin in was also in two grades. 0 – 18 All Teed Up # 16 Brayden Mazey.19 – 36 Snake Eyes #10 Les Cherry. Holes in two: There were 9 players on target Corrie Van Zanten, Jeanny Taylor, David Sadler, Brayden Mazey, John Braiden, Nigel Bain, Barry Bently, Stu Ingham and Cameron Coutts.

LADIES 10 MAR

This was a LGU National Teams Event Best Net. Susanne Fuller net 67, Robyn Hill 67, Val Willis 68, Colleen Southey 68, Caral Rink 68, Pam Fitzgerald 69, Gay Martin 69, Lesley Sadler 69, Shirley Carew 70 and Kate Keen 70. New World Nearest the Pin Alison Bodle, All Teed Up Bev Tregurtha. Holes in two. There were no holes in two. 13 March was also a LGU National Teams Event Best Net. Chris Taylor 68, Barbara Birchall 70, Jeanne Taylor 72, Caral Rink 71, Gay Martin 71, Lesley Sadler 72, Val Willis 73, Sue Braiden 73 and Nadine Jansen 73. New World Nearest the Pin Kate Keen, All Teed Up Marge Robson.

VETERANS 9 MAR

“Sixty w h a t . . ?” was the disbelieving response that met the news of the winning score in the Vets stroke round last Tuesday, “You heard right, net 61.” And who was the golfer with this amazing score? None other than the redoubtable Hugh Rolls. Well done Hugh, The handicap-slashing device has got your number. Next in line, also with an enviable scorecard, was Vets club captain Toby Hempleman with net 64, followed by Keith Rayner on 66, then Ken Prince, Jim Harris, Neil Stewart and Tim Carr all on net 67. They were followed by five with scores of 68 – Bob Walker, Bill Shakespeare, Russ Sadler, Ash Braggins and Graham Steffert. And finally, hoisting net 69s, were Jim Douglas, Pat Carew and Ian Brinkworth. The pool for twos was shared by Hugh Ryan, Toby Hempleman, Martin Sears, Jim Harris & Pat Carew. Pat further enhanced his pay-day with a closest to the pin on #15. Ian Brinkworth was closest to the pin on #9.

Men 6 MAR

Results: +7 Ian Brinkworth, +4 John Braiden, +3 Greg Martin, +2 Keith Williams, +2 Peter Woodcock, +1 Colin Larsen, Square David Will, Duncan Peacock, Nigel Bailey and Mark Graham. The latter four on a count back, Three others on square unfortunately missed out. Publisher Nearest the Pin on #6 Mark Graham; Royal Oak on #12 Chris Conner. Snake Eyes Closest to the Pin in two on #10 Kodee Knight, All Teed Up on #16 Greg Martin. Holes in Two: Sue Braiden (2), Ian Brinkworth and Jim Harris.

Ladies 6 MAR

Results: Mina TeTau, 36 points, Sue Braiden, Val Edwards and Carol Rink on 35, Katie Smart and Lesley Sadler on 34. New World Nearest the Pin #15 Pauline Craig. All Teed Up Nearest the Pin in two #16 Nadine Jansen, Publisher #6 was not struck.

Ladies Wednesday 3 March. Stableford Round.

Results: Val Willis 40 points, Bernie Parker 37, Marge Robson 34, Pauline Craig and Nadine Jensen 33. The ladies must have been off form as nearest the pin was not struck so ended up with a lucky draw which was won by Jan Farr. All Teed was again a card draw with Vall Willis being the lucky winner.

VETERANS, 2 MAR... from Tim Carr

The Vets played a Stableford round in fine weather & on a beautifully groomed course. Plaudits to the new course maintenance/green-keeping team. Neil Stewart had the top score, a well compiled 45 points, followed by Chris Williams & Ash Braggins on 42, Graham Steffert on 41, and Pat Carew, John Lett and Dick Hymers all on 40. Bill Shakespeare & Keith Williams were 39, one shot better than Bob Walker, Ralph Day & Jim Harris. And finally with 37 points was newcomer James Moss. (Welcome James. Very prudent to fire just a reasonable score on joining the Vet’s ranks!) Closest to the pin on #6 was Chris Connor & on # 10 Bill Shakespeare. Ray White and Bill Armstrong each scored a two. In fact Bill’s second shot qualifies as shot of the day. Hole #3 is 340 metres long, a par 4 with a slight dogleg left. Bill hit a very good drive & chose a sand-iron for his second. Apparently the ball never looked like missing on its way to the cup. Stableford score for this eagle = 2 for 5. But that was not good enough to win the hole! His partner only scored one point for a team total of 6 while the opposing team had 4 and 3 pointers for a total of 7. A competitive group!

Junior Pennants 28 FEB

This was the first round of this years’ Junior Pennants tournament and (after some last minute recruitment) we were under way. Our team comprised of Katie Smart, Sarah Haskell, Benjamin Bailey and Brayden Mazey; a mix of experience and enthusiasm. Initially some of the players found the Mahunga greens a little slow, especially with the dew still being present at 9am on a Sunday morning, but they soon found their distance and started to slot the putts. As the day warmed up so did the golf and there were some good battles being had as well as some good banter. At the end of the rounds and after a tot-up of the scores it became apparent that we had scored a good victory winning 116 to 108 points. A good start to the campaign, so well done to our players. Next round at Carterton against Featherston Sunday 14th March, so if you see our youngsters on the course wish them well.

MEN 27 FEB

The tournament on Saturday was a High/Low Handicap (net round) draw and putting tankard. The results were split into two groups. Group 1 handicaps 0 to 20: Mike Holt 65, Ian Gordon 68, Lyn Evans 69,George Rink 69, Dave Sadler 69 and Ray Clarke 69. Group 2 handicaps 21 and out: Toby Hempleman 69, Duncan Pincock 70, Peter Cottier 71, Barry Hare 71, Ash Braggins 71 and Ray Morris 72 on a count back with Joe Skillcorn. The Putting Cup was won by Dave Sadler with an amazing 23 puts. Nearest the Pin: The Publisher #6 Greg Martin, The Royal Oak #9 Les Cherry. Snake Eyes John Braiden and All Teed Up #16 Ian Brinkworth. Two were scored by Barbara Birchall, Jeanne Taylor and saving the men’s blushes Peter Cottier.

LADIES 27 FEB

The round was a Chicago Stableford. Barbara Birchall 40, Emma Morris 39, Corrie Van Zanten 38, Ngaire Taylor 38, Jeanne Taylor 37, Pam Fitzgerald 36, Val Edwards 36 and Susanne Fuller 36. New World, Nearest the Pin #9 Nadine Jansen. All Teed Up #16 Barbara Birchall, Publisher # 6 Carol Rink.

LADIES 24 FEB.

Wednesday saw the first round of the Coyle Cup. A Trophy for the best 3 par rounds out of 5. Mary Edwards 2 up, Lesley Sadler, 2 up, all on 1 up Alison Bodle, Yvonne Baylis, Jenny Dugan, Val Willis, on 1 down were Gay Martin and Margaret Thompson. All Teed Up Val Willis. New World Nearest the Pin Gay Martin. Two Jenny Duggan.

VETERANS - 23 Feb,from Tim Carr

Veterans Tuesday competition took the form of an Ambrose pairs event with a draw for partners (one high handicapper and one low). At stake was the much valued Graham Parker Memorial Trophy. Scoring by stableford. Top score with 45 points was the team of Pat Carew & Nigel Graham. This was no real surprise because Pat’s name is on the trophy for being part of the winning team in both of the last two years. (Some wag suggested that Pat’s just been lucky at drawing an in-form partner to carry him each year!) Next in line with 43 points were another couple of likely lads - Max Bayliss and Jim Douglas. They were followed by two teams each with 42 points - Russ Sadler with Ash Braggins, and Ray White with Frank Delaney. Behind them with 40 points were 3 pairs vying for the last 2 places. A draw by lot saw George Rink & Bill Shakespeare, plus Ralph Day & Neil Stewart collecting the goodies while the unfortunate pairing to miss out was Mike Holt & Hugh Rolls. And who drew the scorecard for that pair to miss out? Why it was Mike, just showing what a magnanimous bloke our new club reporter is! Nearest to the pin on # 6 was Barry Hare, and on hole # 9, Nigel Graham.

RESULTS FOR 20 FEBRUARY 2010

The competition for the day was a Par round. The course must be getting a little drier either that or the members golf is improving. Results: +7 Graham Hutchby (Graham is a member of the greens staff so probably has quite a bit of local knowledge); +5 Ray Clarke; + 4 Barry Hare; + 4 David Wills; +3 Stu Ingham; +3 Jim Harris; +3 Frank Delany; +3 Trevor Clayton; +3 Bill Shakespeare; +2 Richard Chapman; +1 Greg Martin. Holes in Two: Some red hot putters again this week with 10 two's. Frank Delany must have a golden wand with 3, yes 3 holes in two; for the rest they had to settle with one each: Ray Clarke; Ash Braggens; Greg Martin; Dave Sadler; Eric Collings; David Wills and Stu Ingham. Snake Eyes on #10 Colin Larsen, All Teed Up nearest the pin in two on #16 Eric Collings, Publisher nearest the pin on #6 Dave Sadler, Royal Oak nearest the pin on #15 Graham Hutchby.

RESULTS FOR 21 FEBRUARY 2010.

The round was played in conjunction with the South Wairarapa Working Mens Club tournament,. so there was a reasonable field for a Sunday. For members it was a Best Nett round. Frank Delany (He of the 3 holes in Three yesterday) nett 68, Chris Ramish nett 68, David Wills nett 69 and Mike Holt nett 69. There was only one hole in two (funny game golf, when you look at yesterday's result), Dave wills manage to snare 10 vouchers!!

VETERANS Tuesday 16 Feb

Boosted by a visiting group of hard case golfers from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, a good turnout of Vets played a Stableford round. Mike Newport has finally got the hang of his new spectacles and was a clear cut winner with 45 points. Mike’s now off on another golfing odyssey, apparently targeting a Veterans tournament somewhere up country. Heaven help them. Next was Garry Smith with 40 points (a reminder to not play this guy for money), followed by Peter Cottier and Jack Jones on 39. Ash Braggins (38), then a couple of Aussies(38,37). Playing to their handicaps with 36 points were Barry Hare, Chris Williams, Yvonne Bayliss & Toby Hempleman. Five shared the pot for holes in two; two visitors took one each, as did Mike Newport, Toby Hempleman, & Barry Hare. Barry was also nearest the pin on #6 while Max Bayliss took that prize for #16. Although there have been no Vets reports for a few months, our radar has picked up some noteworthy snippets involving three of them. First, Trevor Clayton scored a hole in one, on # 15, surprisingly enough his first ace in 41 years of golfing. Second, Ralph Day “hit his age” i.e. his gross score equalled his age- a pretty rare achievement & a first for Ralph. It would of course be improper to publish Ralph’s age but we can say his gross score was 85. And finally Chris Connor, in a flourish of swashbuckling misadventure, sent his trundler, clubs, balls and all, into a muddy water-race, then hopped in to rescue them. The actual sequence of events is not too clear, but the photos pinned to the club-house notice board captured the soggy, hilarious, highlights.