We have just finished hosting the New Zealand Senior Woman Foursomes, which turned out to be a huge success with the course in magnificent condition thanks to the hard work from the greens staff. Weather played its part and so all the women had a great time, and will take theexperience they had in Motueka back to their own clubs, which in turn sees visitors wanting to come play our course. And well done to Sharon and Sandy for the great job organising the tournament.
Gary the goose has gone AWOL. Not sure if he - she has found a mate for the breeding season so will see if he-she returns.
While on the subject of birds, you may have noticed a pair of Paradise ducks with their young on the course. They started with 15 ducklings and the last count was 9 ducklings so there has been some mortality.
Paul Hay is looking for volunteers to take the empty bottles to the recycle centre on Mondays.If you can help give Paul a call on 0274467266 and he will set up a roster so he doesn't have to do it all himself. Thank you.
Good to see Geoff Blois finally back home after some months in Auckland recuperating from his successful liver transplant. Expect to see his smiling face on No 8 tee or thereabouts.
The greenkeepers ask that you refrain from hitting up on them when they are in range, they have the right of way. They will get out of the way but sometimes it may take them 30 seconds to a minute to do so. I'm sure most of you can wait that long. Its also a health and safety issue.
From our 18 Hole Ladies and Sharon McGeown (NZ Womens Foursomes Co-ordinator)
We recently had the honour of hosting the NZ Women's Senior Foursomes, and what a fantastic event it turned out to be! Over four days of superb competition, we welcomed 128 players from across the country.
The event was a resounding success, with the golfers praising the club's warm hospitality and the exceptional condition of our course. Special thanks go to our wonderful greenkeepers, our team of volunteers and staff whose hard work ensured everything ran smoothly. Thank you to all those that made their carts and trundlers available for the week.
Congratulations to all the Motueka players for their impressive performances, and a big thank you to everyone who supported this event. The last night was one to be remembered with the dancing going on to 11pm. Thank you to Wayne and the band.
Elsewhere in Ladies golf, the Women's Champion of Champions was held at Rarangi on Sunday with Motueka a credible 3rd placing in the Rosebowl Gross Stableford, Rarangi the winners with Marlborough 2nd.
Sharon McGeown won the 36 hole Gross in the Bronze division and Sandy LePine won the 36 hole nett in the Silver division. Barbara Simpson played under her handicap both rounds to be 3rd nett in bronze div and Jane Adams 4th in the bronze medal.
From our 9 Hole Ladies
We recently contested The Beverley Moss Stableford Trophy Competition which is played over two days. On the first day Players are allocated hidden partners and on the second day they play with these.
The trophy is awarded to the combined stabledford score over the two days.
The winners for 2024 are: Helen Dryden and Gaye Milnes with 80 points and second place went to Diane Enoka, Raeleen Donaldson and Geraldine Taylor with 74 points.
New and Returned Members
We welcome the following new and returned members.
Craig Allott, Elizabeth Barton, Toni Belaustegui, John Clayton, Dion Fleming, David Fry, Russell Hume, Isaiah Marshall, Cosma McPherson, Mark McPherson, Rocco McPherson, Richard Minot, Glenda Molgat, Paul Molgat, Sam Morgan, John Parker, Valentine Pisarski, Jonty Price, Reg (Alan) Register, Geoffery Renshaw, Roger Taylor, Alby Slade, Anna Thomson, Joe Wineera.
Have a great month of golf.
President.
Pete Cederman.
© Motueka Golf Club
