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July 18, 2023 July 2023, Regular Features, Sports Comments Off on Martinborough Golf Club

It is hard to believe that we are now in July – this year is flying by.  It is certainly very nice to see the sun shining – the course looks wonderful at the moment.

It has been a reasonably quiet month on the course which is hardly surprising due to the amount of rain we have had but there are a few hardy souls who will go out in all conditions.

Recent winners for the 18 holers have been Marilyn MacKenzie, Marion McKenzie, Sandra Petersen and Julie Weber.  Sandra and Honor Clark are the only ones who have had twos over the last few weeks.

9 hole winners have been Debbie Coom (twice), Leonie Wilde and Jenny Joblin.

Recent Grumpies winners have been Bill Gordon, Rick Hargreaves and Jason Shaw.  Twos have gone to Ed Brown (2), Malcolm Wood, Tony Taylor, Seamus O’Sullivan, Peter Schenk, Brian Russo and Rick Hargreaves.

Thursday Club players are a hardy lot – nothing seems to deter them!!!  Recent winners have been Trevor Petersen, Bill Gordon, Kheinan Morrissey and Ed Elworthy.  Twos have gone to Malcolm Wood (2), Shane Hislop (2), Bob Schofield, Trevor Petersen, Mike Charteris, Sandra Petersen, Stu Taplin, Ed Elworthy and Jason Shaw.

Weekend winners have been John Warner (three times), Bevan Sweeney (twice), Chris Brooks (twice) and Doug Clark.  Twos have gone to Guy Walmsley, Dayle Harwood and Brian Russo.

The Interclub boys had their final round of Marquis Shield last week – they didn’t bring home the Marquis Shield but they did win the Workman Trophy (Senior singles match play – off the stick).

The ladies still have one round of Riverside Cup and Tilson Salver to play but they have already won the Tilson Salver as they cannot be caught.

That’s it for another month – not much happening on the course over the next few weeks.  Here’s hoping for less rain and more sunshine.

Kris Chamberlain

Martinborough Golf Club Report

March 15, 2023 March 2023, Sports Comments Off on Martinborough Golf Club Report

It is incredible to see the course so green at this time of year – you can almost see the grass growing in front of your eyes!

After the very successful Pro Am at the end of January the interclub boys were straight into their matches.  Both Division 3 and Division 10 have had 3 games with both teams having 2 wins and 1 loss.

Ladies interclub also started at the end of January with the Silvers having a number of close matches as have the Combo team.

Club Opening Day had a good turnout and the competition was Mystery Partner 4BBB with no one knowing who their partner was.  The winners on the day were:

Best Gross Shane Colton & Robbie Robinson, 2nd Brian Russo & Netia Morison, 3rd John Warner & Tora Boyne and 4th George Fenwick & Vern Anton.  Best Nett went to Brett Abercrombie & Michael Griffiths, 2nd Mark Mason & Honor Clark, 3rd Rosie Collins & Whitney Griffiths and 4th Lyle Griffiths & Malcolm Bridge.  Best Stableford went to Andy Morison & Sarah Monaghan, 2nd Marilyn MacKenzie & Robbie Walters, 3rd Julie Dondertman & Shayne Hammond and 4th Carol Parkinson & John Monaghan.  Nearest the pins went to Robbie Walters #6, Sarah Monaghan #8, Michael Bing #12 and Josh Moorby #16.  Twos went to Sandra Petersen, Paul McKenzie, Sarah Monaghan and Lyle Griffiths. … Continue Reading

MARTINBOROUGH RUGBY

March 15, 2023 March 2023, Sports Comments Off on MARTINBOROUGH RUGBY

Pre season training has started for all grades. If you are interested in playing feel free to come and along on Thursday nights 6.15pm.
This year we are working towards entering an Under 21 Colts team in the Wellington competition. Numbers are looking good but we are still in need of more players. If interested please come to training or contact James Bruce 0272772962

Martinborough puts on Blue Skies for the   Pro Am

February 8, 2023 February 2023, Sports Comments Off on Martinborough puts on Blue Skies for the   Pro Am

By Lyle Griffiths

19th January opened with a sparkling day for the Pro AM.  Early mist dissipated and the threatened rain and easterlies failed to eventuate.  Six teams teed off at the crack of dawn with the other 35 teams beginning at 11.00 am.

With 41 teams having entered, the field was spilt to accommodate everyone with the least inconvenience. The course was immaculate. Competition was sizzling. 

On the 16th hole Provincial Insurance offered a $10,000 prize for amateurs for a hole in one, and a $20,000 prize for Pros. There were some tense moments with balls inching to the hole but failing to make the drop. … Continue Reading

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