SPORTS ROUNDUP
■ BOWLS
Katikati Bowling Club hosted the Four Square Ladies Christmas Fayre Open Triples on December 13. Results: 1st N Schidmt, H Stanley, C Hubert. 4 wins +38, Matua; 2nd J Alexander, J Scott, C Chase/ H Board 3 wins +8 Katikati; 3rd A Loomb, L Simons, D Parks 3 wins +4, Mount Maunganui; 4th D Turk,/S Weal, J Adams, D Batey, Katikati.
■ GOLF
Katikati
Veterans - On December 13 the Fairview 9-hole vets teed off at 8am to play a nett competition on the front 9 holes. Nineteen players participated, teeing off in excellent weather conditions, temperature of 19 degrees and little dew, made for a good round of golf with very good scores.
Winners on the day were first equal Neil Cruden, Keith Hands and Barry Winning, who all returned a nett score of 31 points. Second was Bruce Warden with 32 nett points, followed by John Barrett, Trevor Gilbert and Peter Wilson, all had a nett score of 33 points. A lot of happy golfers.
18-Hole — The second leg of the 18 hole ladies Summer Cup was played under extremely hot conditions. It was either thunder and heavy downpours, or the opposite. Results: Alison Kennard 41 points, Joan Irwin 40, Cathy Munroe 39, Sandra Wheeler 38, Betty Silson, Jan Nicoll 33, Annette Perkins 30, Georgie Sorokin 30, Margaret Deane Freemam 29, Patricia Hollis 29.
Waihi
Xmas golf tournament - Members turned out in force on Sunday December 16, with high hopes of a score good enough to win a ham — top prize in each of the three divisions. The weather was hot and humid, tempered by a slight breeze, and glowering clouds over the surrounding hills that could have dropped a deluge or two, stayed put. The course was groomed to perfection for the tournament, and players visiting the course over the holiday period will not be disappointed, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the greens staff. The competition was stableford in three divisions — Division 1 Men (0-21), Division 2 men (22-36), and women.
Results — Division 1 Men: winner Mike Matutinovich 46 points. Runners up: Rob Morrison 44; Simon Mustard 42; Harison Madsen 41; Alistair Cochrane 40; Charles Gurr 38; Pete Rowe, Bob Baunton, Dave Foster, Allen Sarjant 37; Eddie Evans, David P. Campbell, Daryll Denyer, Ken Purcell 36; Brian Robinson, Peter Wright, Greg Rosevear 35; Murray Fraser, David Morris, Mick Goodall, Jethro Meares, Graeme Parkinson34; Marlon Cosmos, Phil Trevenen 33; Russell Berridge 31. Division 2 Men winner: Don Bain 46 points. Runners up: John Drent, Bob Hoggard, Stephen Cutfield 41; Graham Leigh, Maurice Joyce 40; Errol Millar, John Purkis, 39; Jim Evans, John Saunders 38; Des Johns, Jock Stronach, Kevin Woods 37; Rodger Bagshaw, Gyan Prole, Richard Taitoko 36; Earle White, Josh Foster, Ross McFarland, Bruce Bell 35; Geoff Gunn 34; Martin Jones 33; Ray AlKubaisi, Peter Maria, Tom Rowbotham 32. Women winner: Jenny Tubman 40 points. Runners up: Mavis Bruce 39; Kay Marshall 38; Jacquie Bain 37; Wendy Matutinovich 36; Adele Gunning, Carol Leary 35; Anke Hermannsdorfer, Robin Zinzan 34; Klara Ingle, Pat Hay 33; Heather Houston, Donna Verryt 32; Susie Goodall, Nan Hoggard, Dot Ramsey 31. Twos: Robin Zinzan, Don Bain, Peter Wright.