Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th January 2026
Whoever would have thought that A I would make it all the way to Motueka Golf Club, and that was how the Draw was done, that's so cool. Saves someone doing a heap of work. Oh that was for the 2026 Motueka Open ( for those living under a rock). A great field of over 180, 60% were visitors. That tells me that the club is giving people what they want, must do they keep coming back.
Overall winners: Ladies Nett Sharon McGeown 138,
Mens Nett Jim Gallagher 135,
Gross Jarod Armstrong 141.
Ladies Div Ist nett Tania Appelman 140, 2nd nett Carol Versfeld 141. Ist Gross Tracy Bary 161, 2nd gross Andrea Thomas 171.
A grade men Ist nett James Campion 141, 2nd nett Paul Silke 144c/b. Ist gross Jason Hilkema 143, 2nd gross Elijah Barney 147.
B Grade Ist nett Brent Thomson 143, 2nd nett Bernie Hedges 144c/b. Ist gross Ben Holden 166 c/b 2nd gross Nathan Binns 166.
C Grade Ist nett Allan Barbara 139, 2nd nett Nathan Howes 142. Ist gross Pete Tuddberry 180, 2nd gross John McRae 182.
Now all Grades went down to 12th, sorry not enough room for all.
We had a FANTASTIC tournament due to the organization and sheer hard work by Sharon and Pete and all the helpers. Then of course our many Sponsors (lists on the tables). Do give them a chance with your business and support.
PS when you see any of the team, hospitality staff, green staff give them a pat on the back.
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.
