Saturday 20th December
A large field today 85, very good considering how close it is to Christmas.
A couple of interesting things cropped up, How did someone drive the 18th green ( #15 tee box was also involved). And is it a Gin shot if you miss the ball but your club bounces off a branch and hit's it on the back swing.
Ladies Comp Nett Ist Sue Park 71c/b, 2nd Gabriela Von Kanel Fyfe 71c/b, 3rd Sharon McGeown 71, 4th Yvonne Stevenson 72.
New World Mens Mug Medal
Mug winner Karl Heke 67,
Best Gross Kevin Armstrong 77.
A grade Ist Karl Clark 71c/b, 2nd Ralph Meikle 71.
B Grade Ist Rudi Aldworth 70c/b, 2nd Mason Van Leeuwen 70, 3rd Hone Kareko 71.
C Grade Ist Tawhi Marshall 70, 2nd Graham Shaw 71, 3rd Grant Thorn 73.
D Grade Ist Kevin Beach 74, 2nd Bruce Harper 76, 3rd Bryan McKay 77.
Twos today there were 6 receiving $23 each.
Nett Eagles not struck.
Moutere Vinyard Winery nearest the pins Ladies Jan Overall Men Stud.
Members Draw not struck.
27th Stableford. 3rd Jan 2 person scramble COP , these can be mixed or same sex couples, whatever you like.
Jan 10 & 11 Motueka Open, still room for entries, sign up sheet or on line.
When I last saw the 7 people doing the 72 hole challenge on Sunday , they were smashing it with only 9 holes to play. BLOODY HEROES!. I can't say enough. I expect we will get full run down when it's all done.
Quote " don't tell kids any different if they believe in Santa. After all you still believe you are a good golfer.
Merry Christmas. Good bye.
11.11.25 Armistice Day also Ladies closing Day for the Year.
35 ( 9 and 18 hole) Ladies came to play a 9 hole stableford competition before having lunch followed by Prize Giving and the Ladies annual Meeting.
There were some excellent scores with all the credit going to the winning Ladies and the Greenkeepers.
1st with a very creditable 22 stbs Jocelyn Thomson
2nd Shona Johnson 20
3rd Jackie Hall 20th
4th, 5th and 6th Chris Roberts, Jenny Van Heerden and Rhonda Heckler all on 18
There were 3 nett Eagles but no 2's.
Thanks to all the Ladies who gave up so much time to make this a busy season for us all . We appreciate the time you put into running our golf for us. Have a good break over the next few weeks.
Best of the Best
This event was hosted by Nelson this year and we were lucky the forecast horrific windy weather forecast only arrived for the last 2 holes with very challenging strong wind. Marlborough were prevented from attending due to the treacherous conditions over the hill. Motueka had a very successful day winning the Club team of the year and Pauline Sutherland winning section 2 best nett and Gaye Milnes winning Section 1 best nett.
A big thanks to our very supportive caddies. Unfortunately Irene and Lorraine missed the Best of the Best due to previously made commitments.
Well done team the Motueka Club is proud of your achievments.
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.
