Two days of mixed pairs at Ngunguru
And 118 golfers turn up for Christmas cheer tournament
Golfers headed down to Ngunguru Golf Club on November 26 and 27 for the Mixed Pairs Tournament. New organiser Brooke Irving had the task of following a class act of Moira and Don Pullman who hosted the last seven years.
Numbers were down from previous years but that did not stop those who turned up to play the two day, 18-hole tournament.
Local Kaitaia golfer Flo Smith and her partner Mike Fergusson featured in the prizes. Smith and Lennie Shailes also cleaned up on the raffle table.
Saturday was a beautiful day but on Sunday the rain arrived. Thank goodness for the refreshment tent that was out on the course; fun was had by all, said golfing circle spokeswoman Cynthia Shailes.
Kaitaia Golf Club held the first Xmas Cheer on Saturday, November 26 and had a nice size field.
The day started with a light shower and, true to form, the Ahipara weather the rest of the day was played in very good conditions. The sponsor was Crediflex; many thanks Grant Billington.
The Women’s winner was Ellen Wright, Men’s Division One – Paul Thompson and Men’s Division Two – John McGovern.
It was with deepest sadness that the club farewelled long-time member, and good friend to many, Simon Yates on Monday, November 28. Massive Love to Val Yates and family.
On Saturday, December 3 Waitangi held their Xmas Cheer. What a great day, you would think finally summer has arrived.
A field of 118 golfers from all over the North turned out including a bus load of golfers from The Pines which was closed due to the conditions from
recent stormy weather in Whangā rei.
A well run tournament by club manager Merle Tipene and club captain Neil Stokes and many thanks to their sponsors Alibaba and Affco and all the members that helped make it an enjoyable day.
“I had the pleasure of playing with husband and wife from The Pines, Jack and Kristin Rewa-Langdon, and we all featured in the prizes,” said Shailes.
The winners of the day:
Division One — Nett Mark Taylor 70, Mitchell Hunt Gross 79, Jack Rewha 36 stb. Bronson Silveron 35 R/UP
Division Two — Nett Peter Hargrove 68 , Neale Muchon gross 86, Haywin Rogers 38 stb, Rob Crake 38
Women’s Division — Nett Lani Hardy 64, Ann Hathaway gross 88, Pru Jump 39 stb, Cynthia Shailes 38.
Next weekend sees Carrington Golf
Club Summer Classic and the Okaihau Golf Xmas cheer. Get out there and support or give golf a go contact your nearest golf club.