WAIHI GOLF CLUB
ANNUAL TRIANGULAR: On Sunday, April 3 the annual triangular competition between Waihi, Whangamata, and Omokoroa clubs was played on a well prepared Omokoroa course. The winning club this year was Omokoroa (average score 30.81) with Waihi the runners-up (30.58). The long running, and much coveted shield, between Waihi and Whangamata men (the Wai-Whanga) was won by Waihi (31.35), over Whangamata’s average of 28.56. The ladies shield was also won by Waihi in a very close contest. Waihi’s score average was 29.11 to Whangamata’s 28.88.
VETS: Another great field on Monday played the second round of the nett medal competition. The battle for the lead is hotting up, and two players, Jenny O’Dwyer and Al McMillan, both registered nett 65s. Next was John Giffeny wth 66, then Dennis Tanner (67), and Brian Robinson (69). Peter Hewitt, Ken Purcell, and Errol Miller all had nett 70s.
NINE HOLE: The ladies played a nett competition and in division one Mandy Piper led the way with 34 points, with Lorraine Meyer, Glen Bennett, and Margaret Meldrum all with 37. In the second division, Carole Hambleton was best with 32 nett, followed by Lynda Thomson (33), and Julia Nicolson (34). In the men’s competition Terry Paterson was clearly on top with 33 nett, ahead of Rex Smith with 37 nett.
WEDNESDAY LADIES: There were several competitions played, but the Karl Wilson Button winners were: Silver — Carol Leary 72, Bronze
1 — Rosalind Giffney 70, Bronze 2 — Nan Hoggard 72, and Bronze 3 — Jenny O’Dwyer. In the day’s haggle Jenny O’Dwyer won, continuing her golden run with a top score of 70 nett, on a countback from Rosalind Giffney. They were followed by Nan Hoggard, Jan Robinson, Carol Leary, Diane Lewis, and Karen Lee all with 72 nett.
The Wednesday Ladies’ Pennants team came equal first with hosts Mt Maunganui on Monday, with Sally Grindlay scoring a great 66 nett. Waihi are currently in first place.
Last week’s winner of the Dreamers’ player of the week was Jacquie Bain with her 69 nett, and the top scorer this week for the Dreamers’ award was Martine Milicich for 66.
THURSDAY MEN: In the morning field, senior winner was Tim Parish (37) followed by Earl Hoskin (35), while the Junior field was won by Alex Standfield (39), with Gary Dunlop next with 38. In the afternoon haggle Dylan West (37) was first followed by Jonathan Clare, Bill Young, and Mark Tomsett all with 36 points.
SATURDAY LADIES: In the ladies haggle Shoneen Dunning was the clear winner with a nett 69. Following her was Martine Milcich (71), Robyn Kirby (73), Desley Rosevear and Kathy Ashton both with 74.
SATURDAY MEN: Last week the final of the Beach Cup was played, and after 17 holes the two finalists, Mark Tomsett and John Eliott, were all square. Playing the 18th John prevailed over Mark to win the Beach Cup for 2022.
This week the men’s committee changed the haggles to the forward yellow tees. In the morning field the winner was Tom Wallace (39) followed by Garry Towler (37) and Rodger Bagshaw (36). In the afternoon haggle Russell Dewey (39) led Frank Van Hattum (37), and Grant Robson (36).
VETS PENNANTS: The final round was played at Thames on Friday. While not a lot changed for the Waihi teams, The Quartz did pick up one place to finish 4th, with the Ingots 6th, and the Nuggets 7th. The best Waihi individual score was Alan Sarjant with a nett 66. The winning team was Hauraki — congratulations.