Martinborough Golf Club

A taste of what the new clubhouse will offer was provided recently to members and the Martinborough community. 

The weather also came to the party to give everyone fabulous views from the new bar /lounge area as well as the undercover outdoor space. Over 100 people took advantage of the walkthrough and around $2,000 was raised through donations and raffles.

“The opportunity to actually get into the building and get a sense of what it will be like on a

gloriously sunny day was fabulous and has created great excitement not only for club members but the community as a whole” said Emily Loughnan from the club committee.

The facilities will far exceed anything the club has had in the past with the aim to not only make it a place for the members and the community to use, as well as a destination for visitors to Martinborough. 

A café will provide food and drinks every day which will take advantage of the beautiful vistas. A great place to watch the golf and wait for family and friends to return from their round.

It is hoped the clubhouse will also be used by local community groups for meetings and regular activities as well as being available for functions outside golf hours. Discussions are also continuing with the Council for use of the facility as a civil defence hub. 

Consideration is being given to applying for grants to install solar panels and water tanks to make it a standalone facility, as it already has septic tanks.

Not much to report on the golf at the moment other than a shout out to the greens staff who work tirelessly to keep the course looking great during the wet season. So far there have been no suspensions of play due to conditions, however there have been a few wet days for the ladies (seems the rain likes to hit on Wednesdays!).

Keep up to date on club news on our Facebook page or website: martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz

The middle photo from the clubhouse walkthrough please.

Caption: Sun, space and a whole new vista from golf’s new clubhouse.

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Wine fundraiser – August 2024

Buy wine to support this new local golfing facility.

Fundraising is continuing and one of the clever ways is through selling wine. 

Sei Cento, a boutique winery owned by two members, has donated their whole 2017 Pinot Noir vintage to fundraising efforts.

“This has proved very popular with repeat orders now coming rolling in as people realise how delicious the wine is – and the difference it is making!” says committe member Karen Stephens.

“At the time of writing we have raised $4,500 – with plenty more potential.”

Anyone interested can visit www.SeiCento.co.nz