Waihi golfers mainly enjoyed a week of good winter conditions, with only westerly winds making their presence felt at times, says Rodger Bagshaw in this week's Waihi Golf Club report.

MONDAY VETS:

After several weeks of adverse weather, it was great to start the week with sunny conditions and almost no wind.

Several matches of the matchplay competition were competed in the large field of vets, with the balance of players competing in a stableford haggle.

The winner of the day's haggle was Eddie Bruce with 38 points, followed by Daryll Denyer with 37. Next all on 35 were Ross Fitness, David Lockton, and Rodger Bagshaw.

TUESDAY NINE HOLE SECTION:

Another fine day, but the brisk wind was still continuing.

The stableford competition saw Lynda Thomson and Glen Bennett both finish with 20 points, with Margaret Hickey next with 19.

Then came Julia Nicolson, and Eleanor Koedyk with 18, and Anne-Louise Erceg with 17 points.

WEDNESDAY LADIES:

The ladies played the second round of the Lowrie Cup Par competition with Denise McConnon and Jacquie Bain tied on top at square.

Next on -1 were Annette Hetherington, Sarah Tomsett, and Wendy Matutinovich, while on -2 were Raewyn Wright and Diane Lewis.

The in-form Avon Gordon scored the only two on number six, while Jane Wordley won the hidden hole pool.

The 'Dreamers Player of the Week” on a countback, was Phillipa Harvey with a 73 nett.

THURSDAY MEN:

A rather bleak morning gave way to a better afternoon for this week's haggles.

In the morning competition, Pete Rowe found some form to be top with 39 points, and one point ahead of Allen Smith (38). Next was Rob Page with 35, and Eddie Bruce 34, followed by Graham Leigh, Norm Sanderson, and Vince Jones all with 32 Points.

Mark Mora and Rodger Bagshaw had 31. Actually, the shot of the day would have been by Ted Murray, but unfortunately, he didn't make contact with the ball during his swing!

A good field in the afternoon was headed by Craig Sandlant with 38 points, just ahead of Brian Roche, Sparky Bryant, and Ken Mustard, who all had 37.

Kelly Exelby and Zac Te Wake followed with 36, while all on 35 points were Ethan Seymour, Jason Hyde-Hills (visitor), Chris Hale, Chris Royal (also a Visitor).

SATURDAY LADIES:

A good field of ladies enjoyed a nett haggle in nice conditions, with the course in good condition as it has dried out.

The Day's winner was Shoneen Dunning with a nett 74, with Carol Leary and Bev Ireland just behind with 75's.

Following them was Kathy Ashton and Sharon Deacon with 76 nett, and Catherine Blake and Niria Gerbich with 77.

SATURDAY MEN:

The morning stableford haggle was keenly contested with Brian Robinson, John Libby, and Peter Smith all tied at the top with 38 points.

Next was Vince Jones with 37, then Howard Anderson and Daryll Denyer on 36, followed by John Drent and David Seager (Pirongia) next both with 34. David Croker and Rodger Bagshaw each had 33.

The afternoon field scoring resulted in much the same as the morning, with Logan Phillips having the best score with 38 points.

Second was Gary Choat with 37, with David P. Campbell, Sparky Bryant (again), Michael Matutinovich, and Craig Sandlant (also again) all with 36 points, with Gary Dunning next alone on 35.

Jason Baldwin, Rob Page, and Murray Fraser all had 34. Murray Fraser, Allen Smith, and Nic Davies each scored a two.

Rodger Bagshaw
July 17,2023