It’s pennant time for Southland golfers
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It’s pennants time again for Southland golfers. The competition, which includes presidents, vicepresidents and handicap pennants is Golf Southland’s most popular one, with plenty of clubs vying for the honours.
The Mataura Licensing Trust-sponsored Vice Presidents Pennants starts on Saturday (February 18), with eight teams from six clubs competing.
The Handicap Pennants starts on Sunday (February 19), with 34 teams from 21 clubs. The Handicap Pennants contenders will be split into four divisions, with rounds at Bluff, Mataura, Waikaka and Dipton all playing out on Sunday.
Presidents Pennants is played later in the year.
The annual DB Liquorland Charity Golf Tournament is being played on Wednesday, February 22, at Queens Park.
The tournament will raise funds for Conductive Education Southern.
There are still spots available for teams of two – ladies or mens – and it is just $20 per player which qualifies as a charitable donation.
For entries please contact Mike at Queens Park Golf Club.
Winton Golf Club member Sam Woods had a very impressive couple of rounds of golf recently. Last Thursday, playing in the New Zealand Masters Games at Dunedin’s Chisholm Park, he shot his age – 79 – and, as if that wasn’t impressive enough, he did it again at Winton on Saturday. A rare feat!
Gore golfer Ivan Elder, 93, also had a good weekend at the New Zealand Masters Games and was reported to have been the oldest
competitor at the event.
Golf Southland’s popular – and free – Get Into Golf sessions are back, so if you need a little help with your swing or technique, make sure you take advantage of the free tuition.
Likewise, if you know of anyone thinking about getting into the game, these sessions are for them.
The sessions will be held at Donovan Park and the dates and times are: Monday, February 27 5.30pm-7.30pm; Wednesday, February 29 6.30pm-8.00pm; Monday, March 5 5.30pm-7.00pm; Wednesday, March 7 6.30pm8.00pm; Monday, March 12 5.30pm-7.00pm; Wednesday, March 14 6.30pm-8.00pm.
SBS Bank Invercargill Golf Club pro Scott Riordan is the coach and adults who are new to golf or beginners are encouraged to attend.
Matt Tautari shot a hole in one at the Grant Clements Memorial Tournament in Mt Maunganui in the weekend.
He, along with Liam Balneaves, played in a foursomes championship on Friday placing fifth equal.
In the individual standings over the weekend Matt was 13th equal.
Golf Southland’s golf development manager, Jenna Gainford, is expanding the 9 Hole Golf Series this term, opening it to anyone – of any age and ability.
The series will have divisions for everyone, including primary and secondary school pupils, teachers, parents and grandparents.
The Western Zone 9 Hole Golf Series started yesterday (February 15) at Drummond Golf Club and will be held weekly at 4.30pm.
The Town Zome 9 Hole Golf Series starts on Monday (February 20) at Invercargill Golf Club, also being held weekly at 4.30pm.
The series is a great chance for all golfers – young and old – to take part in a traditionally very popular series.