News Letter
Club Captains Report
On Saturday 17th November we had the Manukorihi Cup Round One & Purdie Cup Qualifying Round.
The Format was Stableford.
We had a good turnout of over forty golfers on a nice Taranaki day.
The course was looking great and very colourful with a lot of the trees in full bloom.
It makes you feel grateful for having a little piece of paradise to play golf on each week.
Results & Voucher Winners:
John Chandler 45 , Peter Bingham 45 , Greg Fowler 44 , Nathan Loppy 42 , Richard Ransfield 42 , G . Parsons 42 , Austin Wood 41 , Jim Newlove 41 , David Butler 40 , John Rayner 40 , Jamie Clarges 40 , Paul Fairhurst 40 , Ivor Sarten 40.
Four Twos on Saturday: Brian Bellamy 15th , Ivor Sarten 7th , Richard Ransfield 3rd , Paul Fairhurst 11th ( Two Balls Each On The Board ).
Raffle Results: Richard Ransfield x 2 , Ted Danych , Paul Clarkson , Barry Burns , Nathan Loppy , JR , Jason Mac , Lofty , John Vanders.
On Saturday 24th November is the Manukorihi Cup Round Two.
The Format is Stableford.
On Sunday 25 November is the Manukorihi Open Xmas Hamper.
Only one field this year so you had better get your names in as the field is filling up fast.
First In First Served.
Thank You to the Sponsor New World Waitara.
Christmas Raffle
This was well supported. Thank you everyone who bought tickets. Congratulations to the winners: 1st-Teddy Danych, 2nd-Steve Voyle and 3rd John Kretchmar.
Vets Pennants
Played at Manukorihi on Monday 19th Nov.
A better result at home with the Yellow team winning all three matches. Geoff Peters & Austin Wood started the run followed by Peter Lopusiewicz and Phil Wilson in hot pursuit and John Davey & Rod Andrews bringing up the rear!!
Manukorihi Black not quite so good. John Van Der Leeden & John Rayner had a win but David Butler & Jim Newlove and Colin Upson & Greg Fowler recording losses.
Manukorihi Yellow finished first in the net, followed by Manukorihi Black in second place.
Low round of the day went to Peter Lopusiewicz with a net 60 winning 2 balls for the awesome effort. Geoff Peters had 1 two.
Balls went to Geoff Peters, Austin Wood, Peter Lopusiewicz, Phil Wilson, Rod Andrews, John Van Der Leeden, John Rayner, Jim Newlove and Colin Upson.
Raffles prizes went to John Van Der Leeden (2) Austin Wood and Greg Fowler.
What a day for Manukorihi. My grateful thanks to David Butler for filling in.
Next round at Inglewood on 17th December.
Christmas Raffle
This was well supported. Thank you everyone who bought tickets. Congratulations to the winners: 1st-Teddy Danych, 2nd-Steve Voyle and 3rd John Kretchmar.
Wednesday Club
The day wasn’t great with the lads only getting in eight holes before the cold rain. All were happy to have an early cup of tea, The best over the eight holes was Cliff Oxenham with 22 points, Lads happy to take a raffle instead, those winners, John Vanders, Don Bowers, Jim Dawson and Teddy.
The Wednesday Club has a new sponsor, many thanks to Waitara New World. The Wednesday Xmas hamper will be the 12th December.
Cheers
See You next week
Saturday Ladies
Warm conditions on Saturday. Top Dog matches played were: Christine & Kath beat Nicole & Marie, Joy A. & Joy E. beat Fay & Helen. The others played stableford and Helen Jenkins played lovely steady golf to come in with 40 points to take the days $5.00 voucher.
There were 3 twos, Kath & Fay on the 3rd and Lesley on the 7th. They each get a $5.00 voucher.
Dot Colville won the 9 Hole putting competition with 14 putts. The last round of the Round Robin will be played this Saturday. The others will play Bisque Par.
This Saturday the 9 Hole comp is Hidden Holes.
Lesley
Tuesday Ladies
We played for the Presidents trophy today. Thank you Pauline for the lovely prizes. The competition was reduced to 12 holes as after about 5 holes, first the rain and then the hail came. We waited out the hail, trudged through the slush and carried on to play the 12 holes. Winners of the day were 1st division-Joy Andrews, 2nd division-Jocelyn Pretty and the 9 hole winner was Joan Marshall after a putt off with Frances Butler.Twos drawn were: Robyn Chamberlain and Joy East. Chemist vouchers were also drawn going to Dot Colville, Jo Broadmore and Sue Nobbs. The raffle was won by Helen Jenkins. Golf was followed by the AGM. Christine Ogle is our new President. Marie Rayner is now Secretary. Lesley Elliott-Club Captain and Joy East is Saturday Captain. Robyn Chamberlain is continuing as treasurer and Helen Watt as the handicapper. The committee is Helen Jenkins, Bev Hall and Helen Watt. Next Tuesday is a combined 9 &18 Hole competition followed by lunch and the prize giving.
Help is at Hand
If you fit the description, or you know someone that fits the description let them know. Let’s take advantage of this great offer:
“COME & TRY DAYS”
with JOHN GARNER PROFESSIONAL
BEGINNERS, NEW MEMBERS & YOUNGSTERS
at MANUKORIHI G. C. DRIVING RANGE
DATES : NOV. 19TH 26TH & 3rd Dec.
at 5.00pm - 6.30pm
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The Push is an annoying shot because it is almost perfect !! The shot is mostly caused by your HEAD moving forward in front of the ball at impact. Being anxious & wanting to see where the ball is going !! The club face being open at impact & the path of the swing is travelling in – to - out, which is the intention of every good golfer. HEAD STEADY folks !!!
Good Luck & Good Golfing
Professional John Garner.
