VETS PENNANTS: On Friday 18^th the fourth round of the vets pennants was played at the Tahuna course. The sheep mown fairways (and deposits) had a detrimental effect on many teams, and suffice to say the previously top Waihi team (the Nuggets) have slipped to eighth place one behind the Ingots. The Tahuna team have shot to the lead with their home course knowledge, with the Waihi Quartz now in fourth place. Perhaps the tide will turn when the next round is played at Waihi.

VETS: With the long spell of fine weather coming to an end, Monday's heavy rain resulted in the Vet's competition being cancelled.

NINE HOLE SECTION: The weather cleared for Tuesday's Nine Hole section to hold a mixed stableford competition. The winner in division 1, was Mary-Kate Paterson with 21 points, and Margaret Meldrum runner-up on 20. In the slightly larger division 2 field Elaine Goodwin was first with 21 point, closely followed by Eleanor Koedyk and Jenni Mora both with 20 points.

WEDNESDAY LADIES: The troublesome weather struck again and apart from a brave five who played handicap Championship rounds, many others gave the day away. Only one player registered a score in the haggle. Well done Captain! The Dreamers player of the week is Shoneen Dunning for her fine 66 nett.

HUME PACK-N-COOL MEAT PACK TOUNAMENT: Early starters got away in a very light drizzle, but conditions deteriorated to the extent that the day was abandoned It has been postponed until next week.

CHUNKY CHALLENGE SHOOTOUT: Saturday afternoon was the culmination of the summer long Chunky Challenge sponsored shootout. Forty nine players had battled it out to make the final field of 19 for this final. With one player being eliminated at each hole, often by a crafty chip off set by the day's adjudicator and sponsor John Taylor, it got down to the final two on the last hole. For the second year in a row it was Ron Arthur who prevailed over Matt Griffiths in a fitting end to popular contest made possible by the sponsorship of Chunky Dog Roll and John Taylor.

SATURDAY LADIES: Played a nett haggle. Top scorer was Niria Gerbich with 70, followed by Bev Ireland (740, and Liz Hale and Kaylene Croker both with 75.

SATURDAY MEN: Conditions after this week's weather must have been difficult as apart from a couple of exceptions the scoring was rather poor. In the morning senior division Rob Page had 37 points, with Francis Gascoigne and Grant Robson back on 34. In the junior field Alex Standfield had the score of the day with 43, while Earle White (34) and Peter Hewitt (33) the best of the rest.

A depleted field in the afternoon due to the Chunky Challenge summer shootout final taking place saw Demian Dunlop on top with 40 points, Jason Baldwin (again) was next with 37, followed by Russell Dewey and Frank Van Hattum with36.

Rodger Bagshaw