The Waihi Golf Club Vets Section held their annual Summerset Two Day Tournament last week in good conditions despite a doubtful forecast.

Once again it was well supported by the principal sponsors, Summerset by the Sea, and Craig's Investment Partners, and also many local businesses, which enabled a very impressive prize table to be presented.

A good sized field took part with over 30 visitors' from 14 different clubs.

There was an outstanding achievement on the first day by Waihi member Bob Hoggard who at the age of 94, shot a gross 89! It is recognised to play under your age is one thing, but to be five shots under is almost unheard off. Being ten stableford points better than your handicap may see a handicap adjustment to make it a more difficult to achieve a similar score in the near future.

The winners' of the Waihi Beach Salvers for the overall best nett were Megan Jowsey (135) for the ladies and Phil McHugh (140) for the men. The tournament was run in three divisions, with the above winning their divisions, with Jim Evans winning division 2. The winners of the Stableford competition were in Division 1, Anke Hermannsdorfer, with Ken Purcell R/up. In Division 2, Helen Baynes, with Peter Hewitt R/up. And in Division 3, Bob Hoggard finished first with Kathy Ashton R/up.

WEDNESDAY LADIES: A smaller than usual field this week played the 2nd round of the Haszard cup nett. First was Annette Hetherington on a countback from Jacquie Bain, both scoring 74 nett. Next were Carol Leary and Denise McConnon with 76, while Sharon Deacon and Salley Grindlay had 77.

Last weeks 'Dreamer's Player of the week” was Rae Brown with 71 nett, with this week's winner being Desley Rosevear for her 69 nett.

THURSDAY MEN: The morning haggle was a victory for Bruce Rutter with 38 points, with Allen Sarjant, John Saunders, and Tom Rowbotham all with 36. Next were Tim Parish, Jock Stronach, and Jim Evans with 35 points. Jim Evans was alone on 34.

In the afternoon haggle, Terry Gerbich finally got the course to his liking, and came out on top with 40 points. Next with both on 38 were Frank Van Hattum, and Damian Dunlop, followed by Gary Choat (37), and Andy Roche (36). Paul Weaver and Chris hale both had 35 points.

SATURDAY LADIES: A very wet Saturday morning only had four brave ladies contest round 2 of the Hazard Cup Nett. Equal first were Kaylene Croker and Michelle Libby with 75 nett, while next were Jane Wordley and Phillipa Harvey both with 79 nett.

SATURDAY MEN: It was the qualifying day for the Four Ball Best Ball competition for the Ludwig Cup. The leading qualifiers were: John Taylor/Andy Roche with 44 stableford points, while next were Mike Maguire/John Burns with 41, with 4 other pairings close behind on 40 points.

The poor weather resulted in smaller than usual haggles. The morning competition winner was Daryll Denyer with 36 points, while next were John Libby (35), Tom Rowbotham (33), Tim Parish (31).

In the afternoon haggle, Wayne Brierly and John Burns both achieved 37 points, followed by John Taylor with 36. Next was Brian Roche (35), with Chris Hale and Andy Roche both on 34.

Rodger Bagshaw