Our results for week ending 29 October

Another fine evening greeted the 29 players who turned up on Wednesday.

Colin Larsen was the winner with 26 points.   Craige Burt pipped Barry Orme for second place both with 24 points

David Wills had 23 and James O'Connor and Greg Hilston managed to escape dish duty with 22 points each.

Nearest the Pins were won by Tipi Rimene and James O'Connor. James struck lucky again winning the  Admirals Challenge Nearest the String.

Probably the Luckiest player of the day was Neil Johnstone who managed to scoop the Nett Birdie Jackpot winning 4 Pro V's for a  Nett Birdie on Hole # 7

Saturday Club Day.

Our 9 Holers played a South African Stableford. The winner was Malcom Steele

18 Hole Competition - A small field of 3 ladies played a stableford round. Val Edwards was the leading lady with 29 stableford points

The Men played a Par round

The winner was John Vallely with 2 up on a countback from Nigel Bain. Phil Gibbons and Craige Burt followed on 1 up

Mark Johnston was next on even par. 

Keenan Forestry was won by Nigel Bain with a Gross score of 78

Four members were lucky enough to score a two. They  were  Val Edwards, Allan Fayen, Ross Collings and Nick MacDonald.

SUNDAY 29TH - SHOOTOUT FINAL

Players gathered in the clubhouse early Sunday morning to watch the rugby enjoying a cooked breakfast at half time.

Following the full time whistle tee off commenced at 10:30.

You can't have winners without losers and the first one out was our President.  Fierce rivalry continued with many players hanging in with some excellent chipping. 

Nic Craig was on a high after the Springboks win but he couldn't carry that on and fell by the wayside.

 Slowly, one by one,  players were dropped off. 

Bevan Lambess and Bill McLinden were the two battling it out down the 18th with Bill being the eventual winner showing off his putting prowess with a classy long range putt.

Results for WE 15th October

A mixed bag weather wise this week.

Our 9 Holers played a Par round on Saturday 

The winner was Carissa Price with 1 Up on a countback from Craige Burt.

3rd was Maureen Coulson All square

Another good turnout for Twilight on Wednesday night's sunny evening.

1st across the line was Barry Orme with 26 points followed by Stu Oliver and Alex Tomlinson with 22.

Nearest the Pins won by Stu Oliver and Barry Orme

Putting Comp won by Jamie Morris with 17 Putts and that man Barry Orme won again,  successfully putting the ball in the hole to take out the  Admirals Challenge Longest Putt on Hole #16.

Saturday saw 22 men and one solitary woman playing for the day's Par round competition in tricky conditions.

The weather was the actual winner with no-one playing to Handicap.

First  was Nigel Bailey minus 1. Les Cherry came 2nd with minus 2 followed by 8 players on minus 3.

Allan Fayen, Nigel Bailey and Mike Newport all got a Two.

Keenan Forestry Best Gross was won by Steve Brooky with a Gross score of 76

All Teed Up on Hole #16 won by David Wills

Benmar NTP on Hole #10 won by John Drury

Here's the results from Carterton Golf Club for WE 08th October

Wednesday evening saw the start of Twilight Golf which goes right through to the end of Daylight Saving.

Anyone can join in. We play 11 holes teeing off anytime between 4:30pm and 5:15pm.  Just turn up and play with whoever is waiting. Visitors are warmly welcomed.

Members pay $6 and Non Members $12. For this you get to enjoy our beautiful course over 11 holes followed by a chip, sausage and bread supper, prize giving (everyone's a winner) and general socialisation. 

The first winner of the season was James O'Connor with 23 pts

Nearest the Pins were won by James O'Connor and Nick MacDonald

Admirals Challenge Longest Putt was won by Hugo Tomlin

Our Friday elevenses group had a warm sunny day to enjoy themselves. 

Winners were Ian Brinkworth 23 points, Ron O'Neale 22 and Nigel McGregor also 22.

9 Holers Played a Par round on Saturday

Malcom Steel and Carissa Price came out on top both with 34.

Bill Armstrong won Nearest the Pin and also the Longest Putt

We had a good turnout for our 18 hole competitions on Saturday

Val Edwards was the winner of Round 5 of the Ladies Stubbs Cup with 37 Stableford points. Sharrie Gibbons 2nd with 32 points

Saturday being the final round the winner of the Stubbs Cup was Lesley Sadler who had the best 3 out of 5 rounds with a total of 95 Stableford Points. 

Keenan Forestry Best Gross was won by Trevor Barnard with Gross 79.

Our men played a Stableford Haggle.

Trevor was the winner again amassing 37 stablefords on a count back from Graham Hutchby also with 37 points.

Les Cherry, Mark Bebbington, Mike Newport and Cameron Coutts followed with 36 stablefords.

Twos were won by Bill McLinden, Val Edwards, David Wills and John Drury

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending  1 October 2023

With the changeable spring weather last week, it was a tough week for our normal golfing competitions.

The Vets deferred their play to Thursday due to weather, with a small group turning out for a Stableford round. The top results were Jane Brooking on 35 points, Clive Vincent 32, Val Edwards 32, Mike Newport 31, and Peter Bain 31 points.

There was a small brave group who turned out for 18-holes on Saturday for Club Day, Vicki Bain won the mixed Stableford haggle on 35 points, Don Kinnell 33, Trevor Barnard 32, Bill McLinden 30, and David Wills with 29 points. Twos were struck by Vicki Bain and Tipi Rimene. Trevor Barnard shot Keenan’s Forestry Best Gross on 80.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 27 August 2023

The Tuesday Vets played a par round, the top results were Sharrie Gibbons +2, Allan Fayen +1, Rob Saxton +1, Geoff Bascand 0, and Cary Clark -1. Twos were struck by Mike Wren, Allan Fayen, and Ian Brinkworth.

The Wednesday 9-holers played a stableford round over the front half of the course. The top results were Maureen Coulson 20 points, Chris Thomson 19, David Tunnicliffe 16, Phil Gibbons 14, and Bill Armstrong 13 points.

It was another lovely Friday, with 16 coming out for a round of Elevenses. The top results were Cary Clark on 26 points, Craige Burt 25, Malcolm Steele 25, John Fricker 23, and Max Bayliss on 23 points.

The weather was perfect for golf on Saturday and there was an impressive turnout for the Club Day competitions. The 9-holers played a stableford round on the front half of the course, the top results were Carissa Price 21 points, Jennifer Armstrong 20, and Maureen Coulson 17 points. The longest putt competitions were won by Bernice Parker and Maureen Coulson.

The 18-hole ladies played a stableford competition, the top results were Jenny Harris 36 points, Jane Brooking 36, Sharrie Gibbons 35, Val Edwards 35, and Dale Fayen 33 points. The 18-hole men played a net haggle, with top marks going to Ross Collings 69, Hugo Tomlin 70, Matthew Ross 71, Greg Hilston 71, and Malcolm Steele 71. It was also the third and final round of the Men’s Gross and Net Cup, seeing Trevor Clayton lifting the Net Cup with a cumulative score of 210 and Ross Collings collecting the Gross Cup on 222. Ross also shot the Keenan Forestry Best Gross on 70. Nearest to the Pin competitions were won by Phil Gibbons, Ants Gibbons, David Wills, Lesley Sadler, and Dale Fayen. Twos were struck by Ross Collings, Malcolm Steele, Bill McLinden, Lesley Sadler, Craig Wilson, and Gillies Baker.

On Sunday, we hosted our All Teed Up 3-Person Ambrose competition with 32 teams entered. The Net competition was won by a family trio, Andy Gibson, Brooke Gibson, and Megan Gibson on a net 59.5. The Gross competition was won by Ivan Karaitiana, Byron Karaitiana, and Phillip Granich (all from Mahunga) on 61. The Nearest to the Pin competitions were won by Ivan Karaitiana, Byron Karaitiana, and Phillip Granich and Doug Clark, Bevan Sweeney, and Stuart Taplin. A special thank you Shaun from All Teed Up and all the volunteers to make the day run smoothly.

Club Results - week ending 20 August 2023

The Vets played a stroke competition on Tuesday, the top results were Wayne Taylor 67, Brian McKeown 69, Phil Gibbons 70, Grant Smith 71, and Mike Wren 71. Twos were struck by Mike Wren and Allan Fayen.

Another great Friday for our Elevenses players, the top results were Trevor Clayton with 24 points, Graham Hutchby 22, Chris Thomson 21, Nigel McGregor 21, and Murray Smith on 20 points.

On Club Day, the 9-holers played a Stableford round over the front nine of the course. The top results were Megan Gibson 21 points, Maureen Coulson 20, Andy Gibson 19, Carissa Price 17, and David Tunnicliffe 16 points. The nearest to the pin went to Bill Armstrong on hole 9. The 18-hole ladies played round four of the Captain’s Trophy, seeing Sharrie Gibbons taking the win with 37 points, Val Edwards 34, Jenny Harris 33, Wendy Wills 31, and Lesley Sadler 29 points. The 18-hole men played the third round of the Gross & Net Cup, Division 2 was won by Don Kinnell and Division 1 was won by Lynn Evans. The Keenan’s Forestry Best Gross went to Ross Collings and Bevan Lambess. Twos went to Stu Oliver, Lynn Evans, Jim Harris, Nigal Bain, Allan Fayen, David Sadler, and Martin Beaumont.

Club Results - week ending 13 August 2023

The mid-week 9-holers kicked off the formal competitions for the week with a Stableford round on the back nine of the course. The top results were Maureen Coulson 26 points, Jennifer Armstrong 18, Chris Thompson 16, Bernice Parker 15, and Bill Armstrong 14 points. Maureen had a great day also collecting the Nearest to the Pin on hole 15 and a two.

It was nice to see some sun on Friday even though it was a bit cold for Elevenses, the top results were Peter Bain 27 points, Ian Brinkworth 24, Mike 22, Max Bayliss 21, and Nigel McGregor 21 points.

It was a big turnout on Saturday for Club Day, starting with the 9-holers who played an Irish Stableford round on the front nine of the course. The top results were Maureen Coulson 50 points, Brooke Gibson 45, Megan Gibson 43, David Tunnicliffe 39, and Bill Armstrong 32 points. Nearest to the Pin on hole 9 went to Jennifer Armstrong. A big field of 60 18-hole members turned out for the first round of Club Champ qualifiers. The men played a nett haggle, seeing left-handed Nic Craig nab the win on 65, Trevor Clayton 67, Murray Graham (Shandon) 69, Allan Fayen 69, and David Sadler 69. The ladies played a Stableford round with Sharrie Gibbons on 37 points, Val Edwards 36, Vicki Bain 36, Jane Brooking 32, and Wendy Wills 31 points. The Keenan Forestry Best Gross went to Ross Collings on 76 and there was a pile of twos for James Crawley x2 (Masterton), Allan Fayen, Val Edwards, Vicki Bain, Trevor Clayton, Colin Larsen, Craig Wilson, Nic Craig, and Wal McKnight.

Results week ending 6 August 2023

On what started out a wet morning but with totally improved weather by tee off time, saw 29 players play Round 3 of the winter eclectic stableford. Scores were David Candlish 36, John Vallely 35, Cary Clark 34, Ron O’Neale, Ian Brinkworth 33, Val Edwards, Sharrie Gibbons 32, Rob Saxton, Peter Bain, Jim Harris, Geoff Bascand 31. Twos went to; David Candlish, John Vallely & Wayne Taylor. Longest Putt; Don Kinnell. Nearest the pin; Glenys Vincent. Overall eclectic winner was Rob Saxton.

The course reopened in time for Friday Elevenses with a keen group out for a round. The top results were Max Bayliss 25 points, Nigel McGregor 21, Murray Smith 21, Graham Hutchby 21, and Peter Bain 20 points.

It was a great turnout on Saturday by green fee players and club members for club day. The 9-holers played a nett round over the front half of the course. The top results were Maureen Coulson 34, Powell Lewis 35, Megan Gibson 35, Bev Todd 37, and Jennifer Armstrong 37. Megan won the longest putt on hole 9. The 18-hole men played a stableford haggle, the top results were Brian Field 41 points, Ants Gibbons 41, Bevan Lambess 39, Cameron Coutts 39, and Stu Oliver 39 points. The ladies played their fourth round of the Stubbs Cup, seeing Vicki Bain in front on 33 points, Val Edwards 28, Jane Brooking 27, Lesley Sadler 26, and Sharrie Gibbons 26 points. Nearest to the pin competitions went to David Wills, James O’Connor, and Vicki Bain (x2). Twos were struck by Tipi Rimene, Nic Craig, Bevan Lambess, James Crawley (Masterton), and James O’Connor. The Keenan’s Forestry Best Gross went to Bevan Lambess and Ross Collings, both on 74.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 30 July 2023

The weather last week made it tough going for golf with not a lot of formal competition being able to be played, we thank Josh and his team who continue to work hard to keep the course in great condition as we move through the winter blues.

As we welcomed some sun on Saturday, our 9-holers stretched their legs on the back nine of the course with a stableford competition. The top results were Brooke Gibson 18 points, Andy Gibson 17, Maureen Coulson 17, Bill Armstrong 15, and Megan Gibson 14 points. The longest drive competitions were won by Craige Burt and Brooke Gibson on hole 13.

The 18-hole ladies played a stableford round seeing Vicki Bain on an impressive 39 points, Wendy Wills 30, Val Edwards 30, Dale Fayen 23, and Lesley Sadler 23 points. The men played their final round of the Springhill Cup, seeing Don Kinnell filling the mug after scoring the best two of three rounds with a net 137. The Keenan’s Forestry Best Gross went to Bevan Lambess with 74. There were six twos struck by Bill McLinden, Gillies Baker, Jim Harris, Trevor Barnard, Graham Hutchby, and Bevan Lambess.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 23 July 2023

A nice sunny winters day saw 35 players turn out for a stableford competition that had both men and women playing off the yellow tees. Scores were Graham Hutchby 42, Craige Burt 40, Cameron Coutts 38, Allan Fayen 35, Wayne Taylor, Cary Clark 34, Wendy Wills, Sharrie Gibbons, Chris Thomson 33, Valarie Edwards, David Sadler, Ron O’Neale, Don Kinnell, Murray Smith 32. Twos went to Wendy Wills, Grant Smith & Graham Hutchby. Nearest the pin Grant Smith and longest putt went to Wendy Wills.

The Wednesday 9-holers played a stableford round on the back nine of the course. The top results were Maureen Coulson 20 points, Bill Armstrong 13, and David Tunnicliffe 12 points. Bill Armstrong struck the Nearest to the Pin on hole 15.

It was a four-season day on Friday for Elevenses with a brave bunch turning out for a round. The top results were Trevor Clayton 26 points, Graham Murray 22, Ian Brinkworth 22, Murray Smith 21, and Craig Wilson on 21 points.

Saturday seen some good numbers turning out for club day. The 9-holers played a South African stableford round seeing Andy Gibson stanching home with 19 points, Malcom Steele 16, Carissa Price 15, Maureen Coulson 15, and Megan Gibson 14 points.  Andy also picked up the longest putt on the 18th green. There was a strong turnout from the 18-hole members which seen a non-member, Graham Murray from Shandon, winning the Men’s round on a net 69, Nick MacDonald 70, Trevor Barnard 71, Murray Smith 72, and Don Kinnell 72. It was just a duo of ladies in attendance seeing Val Edwards collecting 33 stableford points over Jane Brooking on 27. Trevor Barnard secured the Keenan Forestry Best Gross on 75 and twos went to Graham Murray (Shandon), Murray Smith, Bill McLinden, Peter Woodcock, and James Crawley (Masterton).

On Sunday, a group of the South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club Golf Adjunct members travelled to Palmerston North to play the Cosmopolitan Club at Palmerston North Golf Club to compete for the Cousin’s Shield, unfortunately the Shield didn’t make the return trip to Wairarapa but we’ll be back in 2024!

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 16 July 2023

On what looked to be a wet day ended up being a nice day. Unfortunately, only 14 players turned up for a stableford competition. Scores were Alex Macdonald 33, Alan Fayen, Don Kinnell 31, Graham Hutchby, Mike Wren 30. Twos went to, Mike Wren & Clive Vincent. Longest putt; Sharrie Gibbons. Nearest the pin; Clive Vincent.

The Wednesday 9-holers played a net round over the front nine of the course. The top results were Jennifer Armstrong 36, Bev Todd 39, and Powell Lewis 42.

It was a beautiful Friday for Elevenses and it was great to see a huge turnout of green fee players on the course. It was a tight week for the top results for Elevenses Peter Bain 21 points, Graham Hutchby 21, Bill Armstrong 21, Murray Smith 20, and Chris Thomson on 20 points.

At Saturday’s club day, the 9-holers played a nett round on the front half of the course. The top results were Powell Lewis 39, David Tunnicliffe 41, Bill Armstrong 43, Megan Gibson 43, and Brooke Gibson 44. The 18-holers had a great turnout for their respective competitions. The ladies played a par round with Vicki Bain +2, Donna Burns -5, Sharrie Gibbons -6, Jane Brooking -8, and Val Edwards -8. The Men played their first round of the Springhill Trophy, a nett round, with Don Kinnell 70, Bevan Lambess 72, Cameron Coutts 72, Nigel Bailey 73, and Brian Field 73. The Keenan’s Best Gross went to Bevan Lambess on 79 and twos went to Craige Burt, Mark Bebbington, Vicki Bain, Trevor Barnard, Nigel Tomlin, and Bevan Lambess.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 9 July 2023

On Tuesday, the Vets played a net round with top marks to Murray Smith on 66, Jane Brooking 67, David Sadler 72, Peter Bain 72, and Val Edwards 73. There was just one two struck by Val Edwards.

The Wednesday 9-holers played a stableford round over the front nine of the course. The top results were Powell Lewis 18, Bev Todd 14, and Maureen Coulson 14.

The weather was kind on Friday for Elevenses with a dozen coming out for a round. Top results were Cary Clark 24 points, James O'Connor 24, Mike Wren 23, Peter Bain 23, and Dave Candlish on 22 points.

At Saturday’s club day, the 9-holers played a par round over the back nine of the course before the rain set in. The top results were Maureen Coulson +2, Craige Burt -2, Bill Armstrong  -3, Malcolm Steele -4, and Jennifer Armstrong -5. The Nearest to the Pin was struck by Maureen Coulson and a two to Craige Burt. There was only a brave dozen 18-hole men who turned out for a stableford haggle, seeing Stu Oliver collect the winnings with 36 points. Craig Wilson 34, Bill McLinden 31, James O’Connor 31, and Nic Craig 30 points. The Keenan Forestry Best Gross went to Bill McLinden on 78 and there was just one two that went to Nic Craig.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 2 July 2023

On Tuesday, the Vets played their second round of the Winter Eclectic Cup. The top results were Duncan Pincock 38 points, Allan Fayen 33, Murray Smith 32, Murray Burns 32, and Jim Harris 32 points.

The Wednesday 9-holers played a stableford round over the front nine of the course. The top results were tight, seeing Maureen Coulson take the win on countback with 14 points, Powell Lewis 14, and Bill Armstrong 14.

On Friday, there were 13 players who turned out for Elevenses. The top results were Max Bayliss 25 points, Matt Williams 25, Ian Brinkworth 22, Peter Bain 22, and Alex MacDonald 22 points.

At Saturday’s club day, the 9-holers played a nett round over the back nine of the course. The top results were Malcolm Steele 37, Carissa Price 38, Megan Gibson 39, Maureen Coulson 43, and Andy Gibson 47. The Nearest to the Pin was struck by Brooke Gibson on hole 15. The 18-holer men played the final round of the Tararua Cup, seeing Trevor Barnard on 36 points, Martin Beaumont 35, and Les Cherry 35 points. The Cup was won by Jim Harris with a combined best score of 73 points! The ladies played their third round of the Captain’s Trophy, top results were Vicki Bain 32 points, Val Edwards 31, and Sharrie Gibbons 29 points. Twos were struck by Bill McLinden, Gillies Baker, Nigel Bain, Warren Birdling (Te Marua), and Craig Wilson.

On Sunday, we hosted the Wairarapa Men’s Foursomes competition with 32 teams entered from near and far. The top gross went to Michael Trass and Stuart Duff from Hastings with a Gross score of 136. The top nett score went to Caleb Kahui (Wainui) and Robert Kahui (Mahunga) with 136. A total of 15 two's were struck over the two rounds, Bradley Searle and Jordan Burgess from Boulcott's Farm bagged four of them. We thank all of those who travelled to play and to those behind the scenes who helped to make the day possible!

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 25 June 2023

The Wednesday 9-holers played a stableford round over the back nine of the course. The top results were Jennifer Armstrong winning on countback with 14 points, Powell Lewis 14, Bernice Parker 12, Brian McKeown 11, and Bill Armstrong 11.

At Saturday’s club day, the 9-holers played an Irish stableford round on the back nine of the course. The top results were Megan Gibson 37 points, Andy Gibson 26, Bernice Parker 25, Maureen Coulson 23, and Brooke Gibson with 18 points. The 18-hole ladies played a stableford round, with just a pair turning out for the round Val Edwards 20 points and Robyn Cohen 17 points. The men played their second round of the Tararua Cup, the top results were Simon Chipp 38 points, Tipi Rimene 36, Jim Harris 36, Gillies Baker 36, and Greg Hilston36 points. There was just one two that was struck by Bill McLinden on hole 6. The Keenan Forestry Best Gross went to Mark Bebbington on 79.

On Sunday, we hosted the final round of the 2023 Marquis Shield competition, seeing our team get a good 12:6 win over Masterton to wrap up the season. Congratulations to the 2023 winners, Māhanga on lifting the Shield for the season and well done to all the teams on another great season!

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 18 June 2023

The Vets played their first round of the Winter Eclectic on Tuesday. The top results for the round were Allan Fayen 36 points, Chris Thomson 35, Phil Gibbons 35, Jim Harris 34, and Terry Price 34 points. Twos went to Allan Fayen, Chris Thomson and Val Edwards.

The Wednesday 9-holers played a stableford round over the back nine of the course. The top results were Maureen Coulson 18 points, Powell Lewis 15 points and Bill Armstrong 12 points.

A chilly Friday seen 15 players turning out for a round of Elevenses, the top results were Mike Wren 26 points, Chris Thomson 24, Cary Clark 21, Peter Bain 21, and Murray Smith on 21 points.

At Saturday’s club day, the 9-holers played a nett round over the font nine, seeing Powell Lewis take the win on 37, Carisa Price 38, Maureen Coulson 41, Terry Price 42, and Blake Price 60. The longest putt on five went to Terry Price. The 18-holers played stableford rounds in each of their respective competitions. The top Men’s results were James O’Connor 38 points, Jim Harris 37, Bevan Lambess 36, Brian Field 36, and Colin Whibley-Smith (Martinborough) on 35 points. The top ladies results were Vicki Bain 34 points, Val Edwards 33, Jenny Harris 29, and Robyn Cohen 16 points. Twos went to Trevor Barnard, Allan Fayen, Nigel Bailey, Colin Whibley-Smith (Martinborough), Cary Clark, and Brian Field. The Keenan Forestry Best Gross went to Bevan Lambess on 77.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 11 June 2023

A hardy bunch of 20 vets turned up for a Chicago stableford competition. Scores were Alex Macdonald -1, John Vallely -2, Murray Smith, Sharpie Gibbons, Rob Saxton, Trevor Clayton -3. Longest putt; Allan Fayen.

The Wednesday 9-holers played a par round on the front nine of the course. The top results were Powell Lewis 0, Maureen Coulson 0, and Terry Price -4. The longest putt on hole nine was struck by Powell Lewis.

It was a lovely day for Friday elevenses, the top tight results were Mike Wren 21 points, Cary Clark 21, and Ian Brinkworth 21.

On Saturday at Club Day, the 9-holers played a stableford round over the front nine of the course. The top results were Megan Gibson 20, Powell Lewis 19, Carissa Price 16, Terry Price 16, and Jennifer Armstrong 15 points. The longest putt went to Megan Gibson on hole 6. The 18-hole members played in the Murray Halberg Day, with a field of more than 50 players and raised over $2,150 for the Trust. The top results were Murray Smith 41 points, Tipi Rimene 39, Bill McLinden39, Craig Wilson 39, and Brian Russo (Martinborough) 38 points. Top ladies results were Vicki Bain 36 points, Donna Burns 6, Dale Fayen 35, Jane Brooking 30, and Pam Lewthwaite 30 points. There were six two’s collected by Mark Bebbington, Murray Smith, Cary Clark, Anita Karaitiana (Māhunga), Tipi Rimene, and Donna Burns. The Keenan Forestry best gross was snapped up by Bill McLinden with 71.

Our Marquis Shield team played Pahiatua at Pahiatua on Sunday going down 14:4.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 4 June 2023

On Tuesday, 24 members turned out for a nett round and the final of the Autumn Cup. The top results were Jim Harris 71, Allan Fayen 72, Grant Smith 73, Jane Brooking 74, and Wal McKnight 74. A two was struck by Mike Wren, Nearest to the Pins went to Donna Burns and Jane Brooking. The 2023 winner of the Autumn Cup was Mike Newport!

The Wednesday 9-holers played a stableford round on the back nine of the course. The top results were Jennifer Armstrong on 20 points, Maureen Coulson 14, Glenys Vincent 14, Bill Armstrong 14, and David Tunnicliffe with 13 points. The longest putt went to Glenys Vincent.

On Friday there were 19 players who turned out for a round of Elevenses. The top results were Nigel McGregor 24, Graham Hutchby 24, Chris Thomson 23, Matthew Ross 23, and David Candlish 22 points. The group farewelled Steve Gladwell who is heading back to the UK for a stint.

It was a beautiful day for Club Day on Saturday, the 9-holers played a nett round over the back nine. The top results were Carissa Price 38, Powell Lewis 39, Bernice Parker 39, Terry Price 40, and David Tunnicliffe 41. The 18-holers played their final round of the Broadbent Cup, seeing Matthew Williams (combined nett score of 135) and Vicki Bain (combined 75 points) lifting the trophies at the end of the day. The top results for the day’s round were Matthew Williams 66, Simon Chipp 68, and Tipi Rimene 69. Top ladies results were Vicki Bain 39 points, Shirley Carew 38, and Jenny Harris 35. The best gross was won by Lance Sayer on 76.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 21 May 2023

The midweek 9-holers played a par round over the front of the course. The top results were David Tunnicliffe -1, Jennifer Armstrong -1, Brian McKeown -1, Bernice Parker -3, and Maureen Coulson -3

A field of 21 players turned out for the Autumn Cup RD 4 Stableford competition. Scores were Rob Saxton 36, Chris Thomson 34, Mike Newport 33, Terry Price, Mike Wren, Cary Clark 32, Jim Harris, Valarie Edwards 30. Twos went to, Bill Armstrong, Mike Newport & Valarie Edwards. Longest Putt; Cary Clark. Nearest the pin; Mike Newport.

It was an impressive turnout on Saturday given how wet the course was and the threat of more poor weather. We welcomed a number of visitors on the course who were unable to play at other courses due to closures. The 9-holers played a stableford and match play competition over the back nine. The top results were Maureen Coulson 19 points, Megan Gibson 16 points and Andy Gibson 14 points. Twos went to Andy Gibson and Maureen Coulson. The eligible 18-holers competed for the Grandma and Granddad Trophies, seeing Jane Brooking and Craig Wilson winning the respective trophies. Nigel Bailey took out the men’s competition and won the best gross.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 14 May 2023

Another reasonable May day saw a field of 36 Carterton plus 12 invited Te Marua Vet members play a stableford competition. Scores were Les Cherry 38, Rob Saxton 36, Jane Brooking 35, Alex Macdonald, Michael Baines, Wayne Taylor 32, Cary Clark, Mike Wren, Clive Vincent, John Cooper, Glenys Vincent, Steve Gladwell 31, Cameron Coutts, Julia Murray, Dave Edhouse, Graeme Somerville 30. Twos went to, Mike Wren & Valarie Edwards. Longest Putt; Clive Vincent. Nearest the pin; Valarie Edwards.

A brave 13 players turned out in the wintery conditions on Friday for an Elevenses round, a few still a few in their shorts and t-shirts. The top results were Nigel McGregor on 23 points, Steve Gladwell 23, Chris Thomson 22, David Tunnicliffe 22, and John Vallely with 22 points.

At Saturday’s club day, the chilly start impacted the 9-hole turnout, top results for their stableford round over the front nine were David Tunnicliffe 16 points, Maureen Coulson 16, Carissa Price 16, Terry Price 16, and Bernice Parker on 11 points. The longest putt was struck by Carissa on the 9th green. The 18-hole ladies played their third round of the Stubbs Cup seeing a great return to the course from Shirley Carew with 35 points, Lesley Sadler 31, and Val Edwards 28 points. The Men played a nett haggle, top results were John Drury 70, Lance Sayer 73, and Bevan Lambess 74. Trevor Barnard shot the Keenan Forestry Best Gross with 78. Twos were struck by Les Cherry, Mark Johnston, and Bevan Lambess.

It was the final round for our division 6 Men’s Interclub team on Saturday, they travelled to Te Marua to play Te Marua and suffered a loss to the hosts. The team finished in third place, well done guys!

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 7 May 2023

The midweek 9-hole members played a nett round over the front 9 on Wednesday, the top results were Jennifer Armstrong 33, Bernice Parker 36, David Tunnicliffe 36, Maureen Coulson 38, and Bev Todd 39.

A field of 58 players made up of both Carterton vets and Wairarapa vets played a stroke competition. The top 7 nett scores were Larry Ashmore 69, Jim Harris, Meki Lauvi 71, Murray Burns, Tony Capes, Allen Fayen, Charles Murray-Aynsley 72. Twos went to Allen Fayen, Murray Burns & Jim Harris. Nearest the pin was Murray Burns. Longest Putt was Larry Ashmore. Longest drive 69 & under men was Allen Fayen. Longest drive 70 & over men was Meki Lauvi. Longest drive Ladies was Lesley Sadler.

A beautiful Friday enticed a good group out on Friday for Elevenses. Top results were Chris Thomson 23 points, Steve Gladwell 21, Peter Bain 20, David Tunnicliffe 19, and Ian Brinkworth on 19 points.

On Saturday the 9-holers played an Ambrose competition over the front nine. The top scores were Bernice Parker & Brooke Gibson 5.65, Andy Gibson & Carissa Price 11.4, Terry Price & Blake Price 11.7, Maureen Coulson & Jennifer Armstrong 14.3, and Gary Cuttance & Megan Gibson 17.5. There was a field of 39 players who turned out for an 18-hole par competition. Top ladies scores were Julie Murray -1, Jane Brooking -2, Dale Fayen -3, Lesley Sadler -4. Top mens scores were John Drury, Phil Gibbons +4, Nick Macdonald +3, Malcolm Steele +2, Craige Burt +1 David Candlish, Lance Sayer, Alistair Smith 0, Allen Fayen, Bevan Lambs -1. Twos went to Gregory Hilston on 9, John Drury on 12, & Nick Macdonald on 15. The nearest to the pin competitions were struck by Jane Brooking, Donna Burns, Mark Bebbington & Colin Larsen. A special mention goes to Alister Murrell who struck a hole in 1 on hole 12.

Our division 6 Salver Cup interclub team hosted Shandon at home on Saturday securing a solid win heading into the final round next weekend at Te Marua – good luck lads!

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 30 April 2023

It was an impressive to see a number of members and visitors turning out for the Mini ANZAC Day tournament last Tuesday. The top division one stableford results were Trevor Barnard with 38 points, Craig Wilson 36, Lorraine Inglis (Masterton) 34, Joseph Thompson (Māhanga) 33, & Grant Smith 33 points. The top division two results were Geoff Lewis (Māhanga) 38 points, Eliah Telford 37, Colin Larsen 37, Bob Tosswill (Martinborough) 35, & Alan Kempsell (Masterton) on 34 points. Twos were struck by Grant Smith, Trevor Barnard, Colin Larsen, Eliah Telford, & Donna Burns.

Twenty players turned out a round with the Vets for a Split Sixes pairs stableford competition. Results were John Vallely & Chris Thomson 41, Julia Murray & Share Gibbons 41, Mike Wren & Wal McKnight 40, Alan Fayen & Dale Fayen 39.

A beautiful Friday enticed a small field out on Friday for Elevenses. Top results were Murray Smith on 24 points, Mike Wren 23, Ian Brinkworth 23, Nigel McGregor 22, & Steve Gladwell with 22 points.

On Saturday the 9-holers played their final round of the Rene Artois Cup, seeing Carissa Price lifting the Cup on a combined nett score over the four rounds of an impressive 93. The top results for the final round were Megan Gibson with a nett 34, Carissa Price 35, Terry Price 38, Maureen Coulson 39, & Tash Kyd 40. The 18-holers played a nett haggle, the top men’s results were Allan Fayen 69, Duncan Pincock 72, & Cameron Coutts 73. The top ladies results were Sharrie Gibbons 73, Dale Fayen 74, & Lesley Sadler 76. Allan Fayen struck a two on hole six. Dale Fayen, Lesley Sadler, Martin Beaumont, & Allan Fayen all struck the nearest to the pins.

There were a few Interclub teams in action over the past week and it was a tough week for Carterton. The Riverside Cup ladies played Masterton at Riversdale going down 5.5:0.5. The Division 1 Waikanae Cup team played Paraparaumu at Boulcott’s Farm going down 10:5. The Division 6 Salver team played Paraparaumu at Paraparaumu going down 12:3. The Marquis Shield team played Eketāhuna at Masterton on Sunday going down 4:0.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 23 April 2023

On another cloudy Autumn day saw 36 players turn out for the Jack Cross Memorial, Irish S’ford round 3. Scores were; Matthew Ross 90, Julia Murray 79, Melanie O’Neale 77, Rob Saxton 76, Alex Macdonald 72, Peter Bain 70, Murray Smith, Jennifer Armstrong, Cameron Coutts 68, Ian Brinkworth 67. Twos went to; Chris Thomson, Julie Murray & Rob Paxton. Nearest the pin; Bill Armstrong. Longest Putt; Alex Macdonald. Winner of the Jack Cross Memorial, Winter Plate was Mike Wren.

On Wednesday, our 9-hole members played a stableford round over the front nine of the course. The top results were Terry Price 19 points, Maureen Coulson 16, and Bill Armstrong on 15 points.

The lucky thirteen who turned out for Friday elevenses were treated to a round before the rain arrived. The top results were Steve Gladwell on 27 points, Peter Woodcock 25, David Candlish 24, Mike Wren 23, and Graham Hutchby on 23 points.

The Junior School Holiday programme concluded on Friday with Club Champs, congrats to everyone who took part in the programme and a special congratulations to our Junior Champions, Miles Wildy U13 Boys Champ, William Orsborn U18 Champ, and Abi Craig U13 Girls Champ.

Saturday’s club day was washed out with only two turning up for a round in the rain. Meanwhile, the Division 6 interclub team played Boulcott Farm at Boulcott Farm, claiming a solid victory 10.5:4.5.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 16 April 2023

There were 28 Vet players who turned out to play in the third round of the Autumn Cup, a stableford competition. The top results were Duncan Pincock 37 points, Phil Carver 36, Rob Saxton 36, Jim Harris 34, and Murray Burns 33 points. Twos were struck by Duncan Pincock, Grant Smith, and Phil Carver.

On Wednesday, our 9-hole members welcomed the Martinborough contingent for a stableford round over the back nine of the course. The top results, all from Martinborough, were Billie Holmes 27 points, Lizzy Thomson 23, Jennifer Tosswill 21, Debbie Coom 19, and Pat Wood on 19 points.

Friday elevenses had ten turning out for a stableford round. The top results were David Candlish winning on countback with 24 points, Cary Clark 24, Craige Burt 22, Trevor Clayton 22, and Chris Thomson on 21 points.

On Saturday’s Club Day, the 9-hole members played a nett round over the front nine. The top results were Carissa Price 33, Bernice Parker 36, Bev Todd 36, Jennifer Armstrong 38, and Maureen Coulson 43 points. The longest drive competition was won by Gary Cuttance and Jennifer Armstrong. The 18-hole members played a stableford competition, top results were Nic Craig 40 points, David Candlish 38, Nigel Bain 38, Phil Carver 37, and Nigel Bailey on 37 points. Twos were struck by Nic Craig and David Wills.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 9 April 2023

On Wednesday, the 9-holers played a par round over the front nine. The top results were David Tunnicliffe 0, Wayne Buck -1, Terry Price -2, Jennifer Armstrong -3, and Bill Armstrong -6.

Friday Elevenses players contended with hot air balloons and Easter eggs on the course, seeing 11 players turning out for a stableford round. The top results were Chris Thomson 27 points, Tipi Rimini 27, Peter Bain 25, Mike Wren 24, and David Candlish on 20 points.

On Club Day, the 9-holers played their second round of the Rene Artois, a nett round over the front nine. Top results were Carissa Price 32, Jennifer Armstrong 34, Megan Gibson 34, Terry Price 35, and Phil Gibbons 35. The 18-hole members had a good turnout to compete for the Bertha Elbe Memorial Trophy, seeing Nigel Bailey and Nigel Bain jointly lift the trophy on 39 stableford points. The other top results were Bevan Lambess 38, Don Kinnell 37, Graham Hutchby 37, and Craig Wilson 37 points. There were two two’s struck by Bevan Lambess and James O’Connor.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 2 April 2023

It wasn’t a very nice evening for our final Twilight Golf night, but a few brave souls played a par 3 course before coming in for a meal and our Trophy Presentation. The winner of the par 3 course was Bart Guckert. The Twilight Cup was won by Nic Craig, Putting Trophy won by Lance Sayer. The Tui Team Trophy was won by Maxine Moss, Nic Craig and Barry Orme. Nearest the Pin was David Wills (4 times), Most Consistent Handicap was Simon Chipp. Most Stableford points was Barry Orme (439), Admirals Challenge (longest putt) was Lance Sayer (4 times). Most Improved Handicap was both Nic Craig and Barry Orme. We would like to thank our Sponsors: Premier Beehive, Flair Flooring Xtra, Carterton New World, Jamie Morris, Hunting and Fishing, Barry Bentley, BavariaNZ, Greg Hilston and Tina Bailey.

It was a better Friday for those who turned out for a round of Elevenses with 16 players taking the course. Results were Alex MacDonald with 23 points, Peter Bain 23, David Tunnicliffe 22, Murray Smith 22, and Chris Thomson on 21 points.

There was a great turnout to support a mixed field at Saturday’s club day and reports of many enjoying the opportunity to play with different people. The 18-hole ladies played a stableford round seeing Jane Brooking take the win on 30 points, Donna Burns 28 and Val Edwards 27 points. The Men played a par haggle with Matthew Ross on +4, Nic Craig +3, and Hugo Tomlin +2. Twos were struck by Jeremy Ross, Les Cherry, Nick Macdonald, and Matthew Ross.

With daylight savings upon us now, our Saturday Club day will kick off half an hour early from this week, see our Facebook page for tee times.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 26 March 2023

On what turned out to be a fine Tuesday saw 7 vets from Manor Park join 22 Carterton vets for a stableford competition. Scores were Sharrie Gibbons 37, Murray Riley 36, John Vallely, Jim Harris, Wayne Taylor, Phil Gibbons, Richard Nicoll 35, Rob Paxton 34, Bill Armstrong, Jane Brooking, Mike Wren, Steve Gladwell 33. Twos went to Sharrie Gibbons & Murray Smith. Longest Putt went to John Vallely, and the Nearest to the pin went to Murray Smith.

Twilight golf was played in breezy cold conditions on Wednesday but another good turnout of our regulars. Results were Darryn Wilkins 28, Craig Burt 25, Jamie Morris 25, Bart Guckett 23, Lance Sayer 22, Jamie Wills 22. Nearest the pins went to Brian Field and Nic Craig. The Admirals Challenge longest putt was won by Lance Sayer and the winner of the putting competition was Craig Wilson with 16 putts. The nett birdie went to Jamie Wills.

A beautiful Friday saw 14 players turned out for Elevenses. The results were tight this week, Ian Brinkworth with 25 points, David Candlish 25, Murray Smith 24, Peter Bain 23, and Bill Armstrong 23 points.

It was a great sight on Saturday with 80 Division 1 interclub players on the course, despite this and the forecasted weather we saw nearly 40 players turning out for stableford haggle. The results were Alex Macdonald 38 points, Nigel Bailey 37, Graham Gorham 37 points. Tash Kyd won the ladies haggle with 34 points, followed by Donna Burns 34 and Vicki Bain 33 points. There was just one lucky player who struck a two, congratulations on your loot Matt Ross. Don Kinnell, John Vallely, Anthony Jefferson and Tash Kyd picked up the Nearest to the Pin competitions. Alongside the haggle, the men played their final round of the Hill & Hughes Cup, seeing Cary Clark lift the silverware with a combined 73 points over the two rounds.

We had three teams competing in various interclub competitions over the last week, our Riverside Women’s team played Martinborough at Eketāhuna halving their match 3:3. Our Division 1 Waikanae Cup Men’s team hosted Paraparaumu at home getting a good result 7.5:7.5. Our Marquis Shield team played in a top of the table clash at Eketāhuna against Māhanga on Sunday, losing a tough match 14:4.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 19 March 2023

A great field of 49 players turned out on Tuesday, 29 Carterton Vets, joined by another 20 players from Masterton Golf Club. An Irish Stableford competition was played. Masterton scores were Janice Hayes 97, Lorraine Duckett, Marilyn Beetham 87, Lindy Williamson 79, Anne Smith 77, Brenda Blatchford, Dale McLeod 76. Carterton scores were Rob Paxton 81, Geoff Bascand 72, Nigel McGregor 71, Les Mason, Trevor Clayton 70, Mike Wren, Share Gibbons, Ron O’Neale 68, Phil Carver 67, Wayne Taylor 66. Twos went to; Jane Brooking, Rob Paxton & Marilyn Beetham. Longest Putt; Janice Hayes. Nearest the pin; Marilyn Beetham.

The midweek 9-holers played a nett round over the front nine. The top results were Wayne Buck 32, Susanne Fuller 32, Bev Todd 36, Bill Armstrong 37, and Terry Price 38. The Nearest to the Pin was struck by Terry Price on hole 6.

A great evening for golf, warm weather and no wind. A good field of enthusiastic golfers which brought in some good results. Barry Orme 29, James O'Connor 26, Josh Anderson 26, Brian Field 24, Maxine Moss 24, Greg Hilston 23. Nearest the pins went to Josh Anderson and Les Cherry. The Admirals Challenge longest putt was Craig Wilson and the Nett Birdie went to Simon Chipp.

On Saturday’s Club Day, the 18-hole ladies played a par round. The top results were Jane Brooking +1, Vicki Bain +1, and Val Edwards 0. The 18-hole men played in the first round of the Hills and Hughes Cup, top results were; Cary Clark 41 points, Mark Bebbington 40, Nick Macdonald 40, Bevan Lambess 37 and Trevor Clayton 37 points. It was a popular day for striking a two, with Nigel Bailey, Peter Woodcock, Alister Murrell, Mark Johnston, Trevor Barnard, David Wills, James O’Connor and Graham Hutchby all managing to get lucky and share the loot. Our division 6 interclub team also hosted Mornington at home on Saturday, taking advantage of home course knowledge to secure a 9.5:5.5 win, sitting in third position.

On Sunday, the South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club Golf Adjunct played off for the Gordon Salver seeing lefthanded Nic Craig claim victory with 45 points, Craig Burt 43, Sharrie Gibbons 39, David Wills 38, Les Cherry and Val Edwards with 37 points.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 12 March 2023

This week we hosted our 2023 Vets Tournament, welcoming 65 players from around the country over the three-day competition. We thank those who organised the tournament, including the volunteers for helping make the tournament a success. The overall top men’s results were; John Luckham (Rangitikei) on 123 points, Chew Kwan (Boulcott’s Farm) 117 points, and Eddie Tulip (Avondale) on 113 points. Women’s top results were Vivien Jones (Linton Camp) 115 points, Jenny Harris (Carterton) 114 points, and June Churchill (Waipawa) 112 points.

The midweek 9-holers played a stableford round over the back nine. Top results were Wayne Buck 21 points, David Tunnicliffe 20, Powell Lewis 16, Bev Todd 16, and Bill Armstrong 16 points. Bill also struck the Nearest to the Pin on hole 12 and got a two.

A great night for Twilight, warm summery weather and the course looking really good, which showed in the good scores returned. Results were Nic Craig 28, Malcolm Steele 28, Barry Orme 27, Wendy Wills 26, Bart Guckert 25, James O'Connor 24. Nearest the pins went to Bart Guckert and Barry Orme. Admirals Challenge longest putt was Craig Burt.

Despite a busy week on the course, there was a pleasing turn out on Friday for Elevenses, including a few visitors. The top results were Craig Burt 26 points, Terry Price 26, Ian Brinkworth 24, Wal McKnight 24, and David Candish 22 points.

On Saturday’s Club Day, saw the nine-hole members play a nett round over the front nine. The top results were Carissa Price 28, Wayne Buck 30, Terry Price 34, Powell Lewis 34, and Malcolm Steele 34. The longest drive competition was won by Bill Armstrong and Bernice Parker. The 18-hole ladies played a stableford round with Sharrie Gibbons on 39 points, Tash Kyd 38, and Colleen Carver on 38 points. The Men played a par haggle, seeing Ants Gibbons score an impressive +8, Colin Larsen +4, an Phil Gibbons +3. Twos were struck by Vicki Bain (hole 9), Sharrie Gibbons (hole 12) and Ants Gibbons (hole 12). Nearest to the Pins went to Sharrie Gibbons, Julie Murray, Les Mason, Peter Woodcock, and Jeremy Ross. The Men also contested their final round of the Clareville Trophy, seeing Colin Larsen filling the Cup on an accumulative +5.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 5 March 2023

The midweek 9-holers played a gross round over the back nine in two divisions. Group A top results were Bill Armstrong 46, Terry Price 50, and Phil Gibbons 53. Group B top results were Wayne Buck 49, David Tunnicliffe 52, and Bev Todd 53.

A great night for Twilight golf with a good number playing probably due to the sun shining again. Conditions were perfect and showed in the scores returned. As well as our normal stableford competition we had a putting competition. Results: Tina Bailey 27, Greg Hilston 27, Lance Sayer 26, Maxine Moss 25, Bart Guckert 24, Colin Larsen 24. Nearest the pins went to David Wills and Lance Sayer. Admirals Challenge longest putt went to Lance Sayer. The winner of the putting competition was Craig Wilson with 14 putts.

A dozen turned out for Friday Elevenses, the top results were Mike Wren with 25 points, Nigel McGregor 25, Graham Hutchby 23, Craig Burt 23, and Steve Gladwell on 23 points. 

On Saturday’s Club Day, the nine-holers contested the monthly medal, a nett round over the front nine. Bernice Parker donned the silverware on 35, Wayne Buck 39, and Bev Todd 45. The 18-holer ladies played a nett haggle, seeing Wendy Wills ahead of the pack. The 18-holer men played a par haggle with John Drury winning on countback with a +3, Don Kinnell, Nick Macdonald +2, David Candlish, and Wal McKnight +2. Two’s were struck by Jeremy Ross, Craig Burt, Don Kinnell, Greg Hilston, and Matthew Ross. Nearest to the Pins went to Jeremy Ross and Duncan Pincock.

We had a few teams competing in interclub last weekend, our ladies played their first round of the Riverside Cup going down 5:1 to Riversdale. The Division 1 Waikanae Cup Men played Judgeford at Miramar Golf Club, going down 12.5:2.5. The Division 6 Salver Cup team hosted BFHGC seeing a good 9.5:5.5 win.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 26 February 2023

The midweek 9-holers played a stableford round over the back 9 which seen Bev Todd claim victory on countback with 20 points, Bernice Parker 20, Wayne Buck 19, Terry Price 18, and Bill Armstrong 15 points. Bill also struck the Nearest to the Pin on hole 12.

A smaller group then usual hit the fairways on Wednesday's Twilight despite the forecast no rain came. The competition included in addition to the stableford round, Kick, Throw, Mulligan (1 of each). Some good golf was played, everybody scoring really well. Results were Wendy Wills 28, Les Cherry 28, Nic Craig 28, Greg Hilston 27, Nigel Bailey 27, Craig Wilson 27. Nearest the pins went to Craige Burt and Greg Hilston. Admirals Challenge longest putt went to Nigel Bailey. The winner of the Nett Birdie was Barry Orme.

The Friday Elevenses nearly managed to avoid the rain until the last few holes, reporting it wasn’t too bad. Top results were Steve Gladwell 25 points, Mike Wren 25, David Candlish 25, Murray Smith 24, and Phil Gibbons 21 points.

Despite the weather, there were still over 30 who braved turning out for Saturday Club Day. The 9-holers played a nett round over the front 9 with Terry Price 33, Wayne Buck 35, Carissa Price 37, Jennifer Armstrong 37, and Bill Armstrong 38. Jennifer struck the Nearest to the Pin on hole 6. The 18-hole members played a par round seeing Matthew Ross the winner on +4, Tipi Rimene +3, Wendy Wills +3, James O’Connor ‘+2, and Matthew Williams +2. Two’s went to David Wills, Matthew Ross, and Craig Burt. Nearest to the Pins went to Nigel Bailey and Craig Wilson.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 19 February 2023

A slight breeze on Wednesday's Twilight golf night didn't deter our regulars turning out to play 11 holes. Despite a smaller field and weather conditions some good scores were recorded. Results were Greg Hilston 23, Tina Bailey 23, Jamie Morris 23, David Wills 21, Wendy Wills 20, Nigel Bailey 20. Nearest the Pins went to James O'Connor and Greg Hilston. The Admirals Challenge longest putt went to Barry Orme.

There were nine players who turned out for Elevenses golf on Friday which seen Nigel McGregor take the win on 24 points, Steve Gladwell 23, John Vallely 22, Cary Clark 21, and Ian Brinkworth 20 on points.

It was another great turnout for Saturday Club Day. The 9-holers played a stableford round over the front nine seeing Powell Lewis on 19 points, Wayne Buck 18, Joan Ward 16, Jennifer Armstrong 15, and Gary Cuttance 14. Bill Armstrong shot the Nearest to the Pin on hole 6. The 18-hole ladies played a stableford haggle, seeing Lesley Sadler above the rest on 38 points, Donna Burns 36, Julie Murray 35, Sharrie Gibbons 34, and Vicki Bain 31. The 18-hole men also played a stableford haggle with Ian Brinkworth winning on countback with 42 points, Cameron Coutts 42, Nick Macdonald 38, Alex Macdonald 38, and Martin Beaumont 37 points. The Nearest to the Pin competitions were won by Alan Fayan, Ian Brinkworth, Martin Beaumont, Julie Murray, and Vicki Bain.

Our interclub teams also played on Saturday; our division 6 team travelled to Mornington facing a narrow loss on a tough course. Meanwhile our Waikanae Cup team had a great win over Manor Park at Manor Park.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 12 February 2023

A field of 30 players turned out for the Autumn Cup Round 1 stableford competition. Top scores went to; Mike Newport 44, John Vallely 41, Valarie Edwards, Melanie O’Neale 40, Chris Thomson 39, Murray Smith, Murray Burns 38, Ian Brinkworth, Jim Harris, Cal McKnight 37. Twos went to; Valarie Edwards, Terry Price, Allan Fayen, Mike Newport, Melanie O’Neale, Chris Thomson & Murray Smith. Longest putt; Steve Gladwell. Nearest the pin; John Vallely.

The Wednesday 9-holers played a net round over the back nine. The results were Wayne Buck 30, Garry Cuttance 35, Maureen Coulson 36, David Tunnicliffe 36, and Terry Price 38. The Nearest to the Pin went to Maureen on hole 12.

A warm evening on Wednesday had a big field turn out to play Twilight golf, the club house was buzzing after play and some good results were returned. Results were Malcolm Steele 27, Les Cherry 27, Simon Chipp 26, David Wills 26, Tina Bailey 26, Barry Orme 26. Nearest the pins went to: Colin Larsen and Greg Hilston. The Admiral Challenge was also a nearest the pin for the night which went to Lance Sayer.

The Pro V Nett Birdie was taken out by Megan Gibson.

There were 15 players who turned out on a pleasant Friday for Elevenses, Max Bayliss took the win on 28 points, David Candish 27, Cary Clark 26, Trevor Clayton 26, and Matt Williams 24 points.

The Saturday 9-holers played for the Enneadic Cup, a mixed doubles competition over the front 9. Joan Ward and Gary Cuttance lifted the silverware with 35, Bill Armstrong and Megan Gibson 38, Terry Price and Bernice Parker 44, Bev Todd and Wayne Buck 47, and David Tunnicliffe and Maureen Coulson with 51. Nearest to the Pin went to Bill Armstrong on hole 6. The 18-holers had a strong 40 turning out for Club Day, Alistair Smith smashed a new course record (with placing) of 68 and also took out the men’s haggle with 44 stableford points. Wendy Wills collected the ladies loot with 45 points.

Our Division 6 interclub team hosted Paraparaumu at home recording a solid win, setting them up nicely for a trip to Mornington this weekend. Vicki Bain, who is part of the Wairarapa Combined team, had a hard-fought win last week against Royal Wellington.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 5 February 2023

On what was a cloudy start to our Vets/Ladies day on Tuesday we ended up with a field of 38 players for a net medal competition. Scores were; Ian Brinkworth 66, Julie Murray, Les Cherry 67, Steve Gladwell, Valarie Edwards 69, David Sadler, Jim Harris, Brian McKeown, Cameron Coutts 70, Peter Bain 71, Lesley Sadler, Sharrie Gibbons 72. Twos went to Chris Thomson (2x), Clive Vincent, Julie Murray, Steve Gladwell & Ron O’Neale. Nearest the pin went to Tipi Remene.

The Wednesday 9-holers played a stableford round over the front 9. Results were Bernice Parker on 21 points, Terry Price 20, Wayne Buck 18, Maureen Coulson 17 and David Tunicliffe on 16 points.

Despite the onset of rain during Wednesday's Twilight Golf, 18 golfers stayed the course and brought in some good scores. Results were Nigel Bailey 26, Greg Hilston 26, Lance Sayer 25, Maxine Moss 25, Craige Burt 24, Megan Gibson 24. Nearest the pin went to Nigel Bailey. Admirals Challenge - longest putt went to Tipi Rimene. The Pro V Nett Birdie went to Nic Craig with 4 for 4 on number 8. The first of the month Putting competition went to Lance Sayer with 15 putts.

It was another hot humid Friday by the 12 who turned out for Elevenses The results were Ian Brinkworth on 31 points, Cary Clark 26, Max Bayliss 25, Nigel McGregor 24, and Murray Smith 23 points.

It was a great turnout on a hot Saturday for our first Club Day of 2023. Members enjoyed crowding around the first tee block to watch Nigel Bailey hit the first ball for the season, in the absence of President Mark Johnstone. The 9-holers played a South African Stableford round with father-daughter duo, Terry and Carissa Price, taking out the win on 29 points, Megan Gibson and Bill Armstrong 27, Maureen Coulson and Bernice Parker 25, and Wayne Buck and Gary Cuttance on 20 points. The 18-holers contested the WJ Feast Cup with 11 pairs in contention, the winners David and Wendy Wills with an impressive 47 points. The remainder of the members played a mixed net haggle, seeing Geoff Bascand taking the win with net 66.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 29 January 2023

The first Vets competition of 2023 saw 37 players turn out for a stableford competition last Tuesday. Scores were Clive Vincent 43, Donna Burns 41, Jenny Harris, Murray Burns, Terry Price 40, Sharrie Gibbons, Valarie Edwards, Lesley Sadler, Dale Fayen 38, Garry Smith, Jim Harris, Colleen Carver 37. Twos went to Phil Gibbons & Murray Burns. Nearest the pin was Max Baylis and the Longest Putt went to Alex Macdonald. Winner of the Captains Trophy 2022 went to Steve Gladwell.

Our Wednesday 9-holers played a stableford round over the front nine. Top results were Wayne Buck on 20 points, David Tunicliffe and Joan Ward 17, Terry Price and Maureen Coulson both on 16 points. Nearest to the pin was struck on hole 6 by Bill Armstrong.

A really warm evening out on the course on Wednesday's Twilight golf, a great turnout kept the clubhouse buzzing after blitzing the fairways. Results were Bart Guckert 26, Rory Tomlinson 26, Tina Bailey 25, Josh Anderson 25, Nigel Tomlin 25, Craige Burt 24. Nearest the pins went to: Nigel Tomlin and Craig Wilson. The Admirals Challenge Longest Putt went to Les Cherry.

The Elevenses contingent of ten managed to get their round in before the rain arrived on Friday. Results were Nigel McGregor on 29 points, Mike Wren 28, Ian Brinkworth 28, Trevor Clayton 26, and David Candish with 25 points.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 23 January 2023

Our weekly result reports are back for 2023 as our playing contingents return!

Our Wednesday 9-holers played a par round over the back nine. Results were Joan Ward on +1, Maureen Coulson on 0, Wayne Buck and Bev Todd both on -4.

There were a few less turning out for Friday Elevenses, possibly due to the heat! Top results were Alex McDonald 27 points, Max Bayliss 24, Mike Wren, Matthew Ross and Wal McKnight all with 22 points

On Saturday the 9-holers played a stableford round over the front nine, seeing Alex MacDonald taking top spot for the second time this week on 46 points! Wayne Buck 40, Bev Todd, Joan Ward and Carissa Price all on 37 points. The 18-hole contingent played their final round of the Summer Cup, with Cary Clark and Vicki Bain lifting the respected silverware at the end of the day.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 24 September 2023

The Tuesday Vets played a net round, top results were Rob Saxton 69, Cameron Coutts 70, David Sadler 73, Melanie O’Neale 74, and Cary Clark 74. Wayne Taylor was the one and only to strike a two.

The Wednesday 9-holers played a Stableford round on the back half of the course. The top results were Maureen Coulson 19 points, Jennifer Armstrong 18, Phil Gibbons 14, Bill Armstrong 14, and Susanne Fuller with 9 points. The longest putt competition on the eighteenth went to Susanne Fuller.

Friday Elevenses had a good turnout and luck to avoid the rain until they reached the clubhouse. The top results were tight, all on 23 points on countback Brian Field, Mike Wren, Mike Newport, Ron O'Neal, and Nigel McGregor.

It was a small turnout across Club Day on Saturday with the Spring rain. The Saturday 9-holer contingent played an Irish Stableford round, the top results were Maureen Coulson 30 points, Malcolm Steele 28, and Jennifer Armstrong 26 points. The 18-hole Men played a net haggle, seeing Tipi Rimene on 69, Stu Oliver 71, Steve Brooky (Mt Maunganui) 71, Mark Johnston 72, and Craig Wilson 72.

On Sunday, the South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club held their first round of Club Champ qualifiers, top results were Grant Smith 39 points, Sharrie Gibbons 38 points, Ants Gibbons 38 points, Trevor Barnard 35 points, and Bill McLinden 35 points.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 17 September 2023

The week got underway with the Vets playing a stableford round, the top results were Cary Clark 36 points, Wayne Taylor 35, Mike Newport 34, Geoff Bascand 33, and Jim Harris 33. Wayne Taylor, Brian McKeown, and Ian Brinkworth all collected twos during their round.

The Wednesday 9-holers played a stableford round on the front nine of the course. The top results were Terry Price 18 points, Maureen Coulson 16, Prue Hunter 13, Bill Armstrong 12, and Wayne Buck 9 points. The longest putt competition on hole two was won by Maureen.

The Saturday 9-holers played an ambrose competition Bill & Jennifer Armstrong on nett 29, Terry Price & Blake Price 29, Carissa Price & Wayne Buck 30, and Maureen Coulson & Prue Hunter 36.5. The longest putt competition on hole eight was won by Bill Armstrong.

The 18-hole members saw the finals of the Club Championships being played, congratulations to our 2023 winners: Val Edwards (Ladies Bronze B), Ross Collings (Open), Greg Hilston (Intermediate), Don Kinnell (Junior A), and Trevor Clayton (Junior B).

The remaining 18-hole members played in haggles or competed for the Birchall Reardon Mixed Foursomes Competition, congratulations to Ants & Sharrie Gibbons who won the Birchall Trophy and to David & Wendy Wills who won the Reardon Cup. The 18-hole men played a stableford haggle with top results going to Gilies Baker on 36 points, Nick Macdonald 36, Cameron Coutts 34, Les Cherry 34, and Tipi Rimene on 33 points. Twos went to Reagan Field, Phil Gibbons, and David Wills.

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 10 September 2023

The Wednesday 9-holers played an Irish stableford round seeing Phil Gibbons storming home with 41 points, Maureen Coulson 30, Wayne Buck 25, Powell Lewis 21, and Terry Price on 20 points.

Friday Elevenses had a good turnout, Phil Gibbons had another winning round with 23 points, David Candlish 23, Cary Clark 22, Chris Thomson 22, and Nigel McGregor 22 points.

The Saturday 9-holers played a nett round over the back half of the course, only two players posted their results Carissa Price 39 and Bill Armstrong 41. The Nearest to the Pin went to Carissa on hole 12. With Club Champs underway, the remaining 18-holers played a Combined Haggle, with the top results being Trevor Clayton +5, Don Kinnell +2, Stu Oliver +2, Malcolm Steele +1, and Colin Larsen 0. Twos went to Trevor Clayton and Allan Fayen. Keenan Forestry Best Gross was struck by Stu Oliver on 79. Nearest to the Pin competitions were won by Dale Fayen, Stu Oliver, and Colin Larsen (x2).

The 18-hole ladies played a stableford round, the results were Sharrie Gibbons 35 points, Donna Burns 35, Val Edwards 34, Jane Brooking 32, and Jenny Harris 28 points. The 18-hole men played a net haggle, the top results were Don Kinnell 69, Nic Craig 70, Trevor Clayton 72, Colin Larsen 73, and Craige Burt 73. Twos were struck by Bill McLinden, Lance Sayer, Don Kinnell, Mark Johnston, and Gillies Baker. The Keenan Forestry Best Gross was won by Greg Hilston on 82.

The finals of our Club Championships will be contested next Saturday morning, we wish all of those competing the best of luck for their division and look forward to celebrations in the Clubrooms afterwards!

Carterton Golf Club Results - week ending 3 September 2023

The Tuesday Vets played a South African Stableford round, seeing Allan Fayen on top marks with 40 points, Max Bayliss 40, Murray Smith 39, John Vallely 39, and Cary Clark 36 points.

The Wednesday 9-holers played a par round on the back half of the course. The top results were Maureen Coulson -1, David Tunnicliffe -2, Powell Lewis -4, Bill Armstrong -5, and Susanne Fuller -5. The Nearest to the Pin on hole 15 went to Susanne Fuller.

It was a busy day on the course on Friday as we hosted the Ladies Cotter Rosebowl competition. Congratulations to the top pairings Blatchford & McHattie (Masterton) on 38 points, Busby & Shaw (Martinborough) 36 points, Petersen & Taylor (Martinborough) 36 points, McLeod & Tipler (Martinborough) 35 points, and Gibbons & Sadler (Carterton) on 34 points. 

There was a great turnout Elevenses, the top results were Malcolm Steele 29 points, David Candlish 26, Ron O'Neal 25, John Fricker 24, and Murray Smith on 24 points.

The Saturday 9-holers played a stableford round on the back nine of the course, Maureen Coulson got back-to-back wins with 19 points, Bernice Parker 19, Carissa Price 15, Jennifer Armstrong 15, and Bill Armstrong 14 points. The longest putt competition was won by Terry Price on hole 18. The 18-hole ladies played a stableford round, the results were Sharrie Gibbons 35 points, Donna Burns 35, Val Edwards 34, Jane Brooking 32, and Jenny Harris 28 points. The 18-hole men played a net haggle, the top results were Don Kinnell 69, Nic Craig 70, Trevor Clayton 72, Colin Larsen 73, and Craige Burt 73. Twos were struck by Bill McLinden, Lance Sayer, Don Kinnell, Mark Johnston, and Gillies Baker. The Keenan Forestry Best Gross was won by Greg Hilston on 82.