News Letter
Club Captains Report
For the third Saturday in a row we have had lots of sunshine and very little wind. This was the last day of winter so bring on spring and summer golf.
On Saturday 1st September we had the first qualifying round of the Men’s Top Dog Competition which is combined Stableford for the first two rounds of qualifying.
Results and leaders after the first round.
Kerry Edgcombe / Martin Nobbs 81 , Gary Crawford / Peter Loppy 78 , Robert Butler / Shane Weir 78 , Robin Broadmore / Greg Fowler 71 , Kevin Mancer / Richard Ransfield 70.
John Raynor / Barry Newlove 69 , Mike Letterman / John Vanders 68 , Steven Voyle / David Butler 66 , Jamie Clarges /Tony McDowell 62 , Ian Titter / Phil Wilson 42 , Ace Se’e / Al Baker 38.
Sweepstake Voucher Winners: Kerry Edgcombe 44, Robbie Busing 44, Shane Weir 43, Brendan Dew 42 , Gary Crawford 40 ,Greg Fowler 39 , Don Bowers 39.
There were three twos on Saturday. Brendan Dew 8th (Two golf balls on the board)
The Jackpot Twos was struck by Robbie Busing on the 5th & 8th Holes.
Congratulations Robbie for your two and your Eagle on the par four eighth hole ( $60.00 and Four golf balls on the board).
Raffle Results: David .B , JR , John Vanders , Carl.B , Lesley , Robert , Gary.C , Martin Nobbs.
This Saturday 8th September is the Second Qualifying Round Men’s Top Dog Competition. The Format is Combined Stableford.
I would like to wish my grandson Kingston Taylor-Voyle the best of luck and good golf from everyone at Manukorihi Golf Club. Kingston is playing in the New Zealand Men’s Under 13 Golf Championship held at the Palmerston North Golf Club from the 5th – 7th September 2018.
Thank You.
Steven Voyle.
Manukorihi Club Captain.
Le Dejeuner Catering Wednesday Club.
The day was a little bit windy, but the lads new to swing easy when its breezy.
John Van Der Leeden had a great day with his new set of XX10 winning the Wednesday Club match play from Phil Wilson, John also won the Wednesday comp with a +2, and the best nett over the field of 70 nett.
Second was David Butler +1, Tony Bromfield, Jamie Clarges and Kerry Edgcombe finished all square.
Ivor Sarten had the only 2, he gets 3 balls. Geoff Peters was the first-time winner of the wooden spoon with -6.
Le Dejeuner raffle winners, Kerry, Phil and Dave Yates.
The Wednesday club are looking at running a top dog comp later on in October, pick your own partners, playing combined Stableford.
Hope to see you all again next week.
See you all again next week.
Cheers
Saturday Ladies
What a treat to have a lovely warm day for golf and to play a fun game of Bing, Bong, Bango. Those players with a great short game really can score well in this game.
Joy Andrews had a result of 23 points to take out the days $5.00 voucher. There were 2 twos, Joy Andrews on the 15th and Nicole Mancer on the 3rd. Both get a $5.00 voucher.
Putting results were: Jo Broadmore 28 for 3pts, Kath Alvis 29 for 2pts and Joy East 31 for 1pt.
Dot Bowers won the 9 Hole competition of nett plus putts. This Saturday the 9 Hole comp is nett and the 18 Holers play Par.
Lesley
Tuesday Ladies
Unfortunately no golf played this week. Instead of a lovely spring day it was a bitter winter day.
Next week semi finals of the Manukorihi Cup will be played, Lesley v Marie, Joy East v Jo Foreman.
Others will play Par. 9 hole players will play Bing Bong Bango. Fingers crossed Spring will be here.
Marie
PRO – TIP
1. Keep The HEAD STEADY
2. Go BACK SLOWLY
3. ALWAYS BRUSH the TURF
4. ALWAYS TRY to KEEP YOUR BALANCE
Good Luck & Good Golfing
Professional John Garner.
