Blairs next coaching at Motueka will be on Wednesday 16th October. Call 03 548 5028 to reserve your spot.
Saturday& Sunday 26th & 27th September
Another successful Super Liquor Open weekend with a full field and two days of spring weather - who could ask for more! This year's tournament included players from as far west as Greymouth, and it was great to see our Rarangi regulars back again.
Saturday morning's 4BBB saw some outstanding Nett scores, which included the best score of the day, a Nett 54 from Jocelyn Thomson and Sally Jones - great stuff ladies! Foursomes proved to be a bit ticker than some expected in the afternoon, with the majority of the field shooting mid-seventies. Not sure if it was playing 36 holes, or the warmer weather, but 'rehydrating' in the clubhouse at the end of the day was clearly the thing to do, thank goodness for Dave!
Sunday's round of combined individual Nett, and the course was again in magnificent condition (shout out to the green keepers!), with the early winds drying it out and creating a bit of run. Moving day lived up to its name as overnite leaders were pegged back by the chasers. Best individual Nett by a Motueka club member was Jane Adams with an excellent 64, which saw her win the Spring Cup.
But it wasn't all about the best score ... a couple of Tasman lads (Julez Lynch & Reagan Chambers), who commandeered a rattly old cart from a couple of their clubmates to get through Sundays' round, were clearly not used to playing on the flat, and managed to pick up the Country Rovers prize with a solid score of Nett 349, only 65 shots back from the overall men's winners - but they were still smiling when they left the club after prize giving.
So results were as follows:
Mens Pairs
1st - Chris McGeown & John Inglis 284
2nd - John Neal & Charlie Pierce 286 c/b
3rd - Peter Cederman & Paul Hay 286
4th - Peter Neil & Brent Thomson 288
5th - Stu Dixon & Gabriel Tijesn 291
6th - Karl Clark & Glen Fitzpatrick 292
7th - B. Jamieson & Martin Ryder 293 c/b
8th - Peter Johnson & Roger Harman 293
9th - Mike Inwood & Bruce Miller 294
10th - Rob Guild & Nathan Binns 295 c/b
11th - Bernard Walsh & Frik Van Heerden 295
12th - D. Beveridge & Grant Stevens 297
Ladies Pairs
1st - Jenny Van Heerden & Jan Dobbie 283
2nd - Natalie Reed & Evelyn Hay 284
3rd - Joceyln Thomson & Sally Jones 286
4th - Jane Adams & Alison McMillan 289 c/b
5th - Becky Gammon & Sharon McGeown 289
A well-run tournament, thanks to Mike and Stan for their hard work, and a BIG thank you to Super Liquor for their ongoing support and sponsorship - it is greatly appreciated.
Lastly, something to remember for next year (and the rest of our Open tournaments) the field filled very quickly and not everyone on the waiting list got to play - so get your names in early!!
Thanks all
The Bev Bradley Challenge ( 9 holers v 18 holers) attracted 25 women on Thursday 12th September. Match play off handicap made for a real challenge for the lower handicappers resulting in a close contest. The 18 holers prevailed by one point!
You will recall that in June 2019 President Peter announced in his Newsletter that if any member of our club purchased a vehicle from Bowater Hyundai/Isuzu, either new or used, the club will benefit by $250.
It's all ticking along very nicely. Thank you to Bowaters, and thank you too to our members who have all purchased vehicles.
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