Nuggets worth their weight in gold
BOWLS Katikati
Rain spoilt games at the Katikati Bowling Club’s open optional triples tournament played on Tuesday. Sponsored by Radius Lexham Park, the tournament attracted 14 teams and due to the weather resulted in only three games being played. Results: 1st Omokoroa — Mike Mail (s), Graham Needs (d), Deryck Scott (l), 3 wins plus 19; 2nd Katikati — Tom Chase (s), Wally Johnson (d), Carol Chase (l), 3 wins plus 12; 3rd Tauranga South — Mike Hammond (s), Brian Ellett (d), Stu Owen (l), 3 wins plus 5. Afternoon prize was won by Katikati — Kim Kenyon (s), Murray Kenyon (d) and Clive Kenyon (l).
GOLF Katikati
Fairview Ladies 18 Hole: The golf course was heavy due to overnight rain but improved later for the ladies round 2 of the area stableford competition. Results were an indication of this with the winners coming in with a well-earned result. Chris Johnston and Joyce Kirwan 35, 3rd equal Alison Kennard and Susannah Starkie 34, 5th equal Cathy Munro and Daine Jolping 33, 7th equal Teri Hayes and Trish Hollis 32. Drawn twos Margaret Deane-Freeman, Cathy Munro and Kay Mitchell. The ladies farewelled two valued members — Maxine Hurley, a member for 20 years and her daughter Sandra who has been with the club for eight years. The club wished them well for life in Invercargill.
Fairview Vet 9 Hole Ladies: On Monday, May 10, 15 ladies enjoyed being out on the golf course after a couple of weeks with no golf. The weather and course made for a perfect morning. The competition was haggle and was paid out on stableford and hidden hole.
Results: 1st Sue Couper 22 points, 2nd equal Glenis Hilt , Joyce Sherwin, Susannah Starkie 19 each, 3rd Sandie Knowlson 18, 4th equal Jenny Harrison, Kathleen Grammer, Marilyn Payne 17 points each. Hidden hole was won by Sharon Willetts. Fairview Men’s 18 Hole: The midweek competition last week – Wednesday, May 12, – was round 1 of the John Stott Vets Cup, a stableford competition played of the white tees. From a field of 38 players, Ian Howells and Rex Bones both finished with the top score of 41 points, with Ian edging Rex on a countback. Nigel Fannin, Derek Martin, Haldene Wrathall, Ryan Groenewald and Bob Perkins all scored 37 points, with Nigel taking third place on countback. Best gross on the day was shared by winner Ian Howells and Colin Heyes, both of who shot 71. Both players having a birdie fest, with Ian claiming four and Colin collecting five.
The shot of the day this week was claimed by Ian Harper who managed to hole his 9-iron second shot on the par 4 seventh hole for an eagle. Playing partner Rex Bones commented: “It was in, all the way from the moment it left the club.” Dave McLeod, Donald Stewart, Ryan Groenewald, Nigel Fannin and Ian Harper, each had a two.
Ted Bold Memorial trophy
Friday, May 14 saw 89 players gather for the ever popular Ted Bold Memorial Cup competition, with competing players from all sections within the club, together with visitors, competition was sure to be fierce. A stableford shotgun start competition played off the white/yellow tees saw some excellent scoring and with all players finishing at the same time, a great atmosphere prevailed in the clubhouse for the prizegiving. A fabulous prize table was generously sponsored by Niki and Greg Bold from Mitre 10 Mega. Winners on the day were: Men’s Competition — Stephen Lafferty 42 points, runner-up Arthur Gilmour 40. Ladies Competition: Alison Young 39, runner-up Terri Hayes 36. Nearest the Pin (9th Hole): Ladies — Margaret Dean Freeman. Men — Bob Perkins. Straightest Drive (18th Hole): Men — David Blacke (Tauranga). Ladies — Linda Lynch. Closet to the Pin in 2 on the 3rd Hole (Sponsored by John Graham, Harcourts): Ladies — Annette Perkins. Men — Arthur Gilmour. Twos: Ladies: Joan Irwin, Kim Blacke (Tauranga). Men: Allan Thomson, Don Munro, Stephen Lafferty, Bob Perkins. Putting Competition: Ian Harper. A huge thank you to all sponsors on the day, the Pro shop, all volunteers and the green keeping staff for helping to ensure a great day’s golfing enjoyment.
Waihi
Veterans: Waihi’s Nuggets proved they are absolutely worth their weight in gold by bringing home the
coveted Pro-Drive Vets pennant trophy against very stiff opposition at the Waikato District Veterans’ final pennant meet at Paeroa on Monday, May 10. For the final, there were 104 players in the field, with 10 clubs represented. Waihi’s combined nett 448 was a crushing win, 14 points ahead of Ngahinepouri’s 462, and in third place with 464, last year’s winners Tahuna Two. The Nuggets team selected to play in the final — Earle White, Allen Sarjant, John Giffney, Maurice Joyce, Tim Parish and Ken Purcell were supported by Peter Robertson, Jock Stronach, and Peter Maria the remaining Nugget squad as travelling reserves, and Quartz members Mick Goodall, Jim Evans and Allen Smith. The team was further inspired (or threatened) by Morrinsville’s Jesse and David Gear, whose presence reminded The Nuggets that under David’s stewardship Waihi were winners in 2017 and therefore had something to live up to. The club could not be more proud of the team
— congratulations.
■ Considering there were many away playing in pennants, outside tournaments, and some recovering from the previous day’s 29-hole foursomes, 27 players in the field was a good muster on May 10 for an Individual Stableford competition. Results: Sarah Tomsett, Graham Jenkins 38 points; Bruce Rutter 37; Michael Bonnici, Wendy Matutinovich 36; Jenny Gallaugher, Rae Brown, Ross Fitness 35; Peter Wright, John Saunders 34; Geoff Lee, 33; Mark Mora 32; Bill Linn, Rodger Bagshaw, Gerry Tompkins, Bev Ireland 31; Rae Wright, Doug Lang 30. Womens 18 Hole: Thirteen players lined up on Saturday, May 8, for BOP Stableford, Wilson Salver competitions and a nett haggle. Although It was a beautiful day, scores were a mixed bag from very good to very forgettable.
Nett results: Susan Mustard, Martine Milicich 69; Bev Ireland 73; KathAshton 77; Sharon Deacon 79.
■ A severe weather watch forecast for Wednesday, May 12 kept many away, but those ignoring the dire predictions and came to play had great conditions for their LGU, Lowrie Cup, Karl Wilson Buttons competitions and nett haggle. Former ninehole section member on her first day as an 18-hole player, Jill Morrison, justified the transfer by winning the day’s haggle with 72 nett, as well as hidden holes.
Other nett scores: Wendy Matutinovich 72; Kay Marshall 75; Mavis Bruce 77; Billie-Jo Simmons, Jenny Gallaugher, Sarah Tomsett 78 ; Karen Diggelmann 79. Karl Wilson Buttons — Silver division not yet awarded. Bronze 1: Mavis Bruce. Bronze 2: Jacquie Bain. Bronze 3: Jill Morrison.
Mixed events
On Sunday, May 9 a smaller than usual field played 29-holes Mixed Foursomes under grey skies with some light drizzle, but calm conditions. Actually it was ideal for golf. Gross winners over 29 holes: Michelle and John Libby 137 nett. Runners up: Carol Leary and David P. Campbell 141 .Nett winners over 29 holes: Liz and Chris Hale 111.7. Runners up: Adrienne and Willie Lynch 114.1; Pip Jones and Nigel Sanderson 116.6; Martine Milicich and Sam Gurney 117.0; Nan and Bob Hoggard 118.6; Rosalind and John Giffney 118.8; Susie and Mick Goodall 121.1; Mavis and Eddie Bruce 121.2; Wendy and Mike Matutinovich 121.8; Jan and Brian Robinson 122.2; Jacquie Bain and John Trim 123.8. Twos: Kristine and Francis Gascoigne, Michelle and John Libby. Winners of the Gross 29-hole Trophy: Michelle and John Libby. Winners of the Nett 29-holes Trophy: Liz and Chris Hale. Nine Hole — Tuesday May 11 followed the usual pattern of consistent, rain, rain and more rain, and wet weather clothes necessary permanent fixtures in their golf bags. Nevertheless, 29 golfing stalwarts played, and Helen Brady played seven under her handicap.
Women played Homelinks and LGU Nett. Division 1: Jean Cotterill, Christine Mercer, Carole Hambleton 38. Division 2: Helen Brady 29; Eleanor Koedyk 35, Julia Nicolson, Jenni Mora, Jill Morrison Jnr 36. Men played Martha Nett: Garth Pritchard 32; Terry Paterson 34; Norm Sanderson 36.