see an increase to $2.89 per week for a locker and 2.41 per week for a trundler space. Which will take effect as of the 1 September.
Member on form – Hole in one
Congratulations to Ernie Oxnam for the below hole in one on the 17th Tauhara, apparently it was a very good shot that back spun into the hole!
Recent events
Mixed Vets Day – Malcolm Munro
40 vet golfers enjoyed fine conditions after heavy fog and turned in some fine scores. 16 men Vets amassed an aggregate top score of 183 to be outclassed by the Women Vet Golfers with an aggregate top score of 208 to hold the Trophy.
Top score – Yvonne Raureti-Carson – 44 points. 2nd – Judy Nairn 41 points as did Jessie Newman. 40 points for June E Roberts, with Jill Loyd on 38 points to take out a clean sweep of the top 5 places. Ross Cory was top gun of the Men Vets with 38 points with runner up Dennis Tito with 37 points, followed by Allen Zohrab and on 36 points –Malcolm Munro, and Peter Coles with 35 points.
Other good scores for the Women Vets – Elaine Johnston –37, Lyn Edwards –36 with the only “Two”of the day,- Fran Fuller –36 points,Carmel Hopkins,Elaine Burchmore, Dianne Wilkins and Anna Reece all on 35.
Colleen Wade, Jenny Cory,Bronwyn Halligan,and Val Stone on 33 points. Gail Searle,Gwen Wraight and Chris Player taking out the final prizes,Chris also won the Lucky Draw. Other Men Vet prizes went to David Mansell, Les Wraight,John Mather,Neil Murley,Richard Brooker , Colin Light and Bob Cope. Nearest the Pin on Hole No. 6 went to Richard Brooker and Hole No. 16 to June E Roberts.
Upcoming events:
Ladies Midwinter Pairs 3rd and 4th August. Day one is a pairs best ball stableford and day two is a Foursomes stableford. Entry fee is $70 for members and $90 for visitors which includes prizes, buffet dinner and lunch. Enter in the pro-shop.
9 Hole Mid Winter Breakfast 24th July. Breakfast and mulled wine at Bunters Café 8.15am onwards then 9 holes with a shotgun start at 9.30am. Entry fee is $20 per person. Register with Terry Quinn 027 910 4915.
Pros-Tip:
We often hear grumbles about how unhappy people are with their golf. Well you have two options. Do some practice or perhaps take a lesson. We have put our thinking caps on and thought a couple of special offers for our members. See below for our special clinic prices.
Winter Coaching Clinics
Tuesday 18th July 9.30am –10.30am Putting
Tuesday 25th July 9.30am –10.30am Chipping/ Pitching
Tuesday 1st August 9.30am –10.30am Bunkers
Tuesday 8th August 9.30am –10.30am Full Swing
Tuesday 15th August 9.30am—10.30am On Course strategy
$15 per session bookings essential
Please Register with the pro-shop
Driving Range
Get practicing - For the month of July ½ price for a bucket range balls! Tell us you read the deal in the Fairway News.