Mens Satrday

Saturday 25th September
There were 48 starters this week with cloudy but warm weather. The golfer of the week sponsored by The Redoubt Bar & Brassarie was P Fryer with 29-95-66-42pts. Seniors- A McGiven 37pts, M Cowlrick 36pts, P Mead , D Sharp , G Pitcon , B Verryt , M Garrud and B Snook 35pts, J Verryt and R Luxton 34pts, A Dodd , M King , D Troost and M Begovich 33pts. Juniors- P Fryer 42pts, R Williams , C Gibson and E Hillerton 39pts, B Fort 38pts, P Darragh 37pts, B Oliver and B Goodwin 35pts, C Firby 34pts, R Burling 33pts.

There were four twos all getting three balls each J Armstrong, A Cornes, G Timms and B Verryt . Closest to the pin on the 11th was J Armstrong sponsored by Cheep Liquor and number 12th was M Verryt sponsored by Greg Waters Spraying. Longest Putt C Friby sponsored by sprayon, Hidden holes winners were P Fryer sponsored by straight up fencing. Whacker of the week was E Martinez-Sweeney with 24pts.

Second round of the Club Champs next week, there are a few byes as well and the matches are G Wills v R Williams and A Pencavel v W Reynolds 9.10am, R Burling v C Gibson and B Goodwin v K Pickett 9.20am, M Garrud v L Smith and R Luxton v G Pitcon 9.30am, M Dearnley v M Cowlrick and B Wallace v T Woodmass 9.40am, E Martinez-Sweeney v I Jenkins and B Verryt and R Coleman 9.50am, B Snook v P Mead and M Begovich v J Adamson 10.00am, P Darragh v P Coleman and W Stratton v A Cornes 10.10am, G Bruce v C Firby and T Richards v J Armstrong 10.20am, W Brooks v D Sharp 10.25am, P Davidson v A Dodd and M Munro v G Higgs 10.30am.
There are also ladies matches H Sharp v D Sweeney and K Preston v L Pitcon 9.00am, K Devon-Brunton v J Osborne and L Dearnley v J Baigent 9.05am.
Starter M Munro , Bar B Raynel , Cards P Darragh .

Ladies Report

The Golfer of the Week is Carol Mahon after a sterling round of 115-45-70 nett and 38 stablefords earning the voucher sponsored by Redoubt Bar & Eatery. Scramble: R Bates 33, M Barclay, S Cornes, J Laing, S Needham, R Plant and M Armstrong 31, D Sweeney, J Williams, G Bentham and H Sharp 30, N Galloway and V Villiger 29, Margaret Barclay was the only one to score a Two. Monthly Gross: Silver J Williams, Bronze 1 J Laing, Bronze 2 R Plant and Bronze 3 M Barclay.

At our annual Spring Pairs Tournament there were 104 players from 21 Clubs who all braved extremely windy weather coupled with some very heavy showers. The winning pair was J Pritchard and Pam Haakma from Tahuna .. with 78 stableford. Followed by L Parker and S Bowers, M Armstrong and Y Cowlrick (Walton) , D Sweeney and Villiger (Walton) G Oliver and M Barclay (Walton) A Manning and I G Teklenburg, D van Lierop and J Reed, G Osborne and J Kelsen, A Mathis and B McCartney, H Sharp and J Nelson (Walton) K Preston and R Plant (Walton) J Williams and T Scott (Walton) There were 8 Twos – N Galloway, M Woolford, J Kelsen, G Pickett, D Adams, K Marshall, J Laing and E Wallace.

The special tournament for Walton players on this day was the McLean Basket for the best nett and that was won by Violanta Villiger with a 74 nett. Our thanks go to Alison Mitchell as sponsor of the trophy.

Mens Saturday

Saturday 18th September
There were 38 starters this week with stormy weather. The golfer of the week sponsored by The Redoubt Bar & Brassarie was R Luxton with 16-85-69-39pts.

Seniors- R Luxton 39pts, G Grant 37pts, M Cowlrick and J Adamson 36pts, M Dearnley 35pts, R Coleman and B Smith 34pts, J Armstrong, T Woodmass and G Higgs 33pts, B Snook 32pts .
Juniors- B Oliver and P Darragh 36pts, B LeQuesne 35pts, P Fryer and P Coleman 34pts, B Matchett and R Williams 33pts, K Pickett and I Jenkins 32pts, C Firby and G Bruce 31pts .
There were five twos all getting two balls each R Coleman , D Sharp , A Pencavel , P Darragh and G Grant . Closest to the pin on the 9th was G Pitcon sponsored by Cheep Liquor and number 12th was A Pencavel sponsored by Greg Waters Spraying. Longest Putt M Dearnley sponsored by sprayon, Hidden holes winners were B Smith sponsored by straight up fencing.

Whacker of the week was J Stevens with 10pts .

Final of the flight next week of P Fryer and B Snook v G Higgs and A Cornes 9.55am. First round of the Club Champs next week, there are a few byes as well and the matches are P Mead v J Verryt and R Luxton v D Troost 9.40am, M King v M Cowlrick and B Oliver V C Gibson 9.45am, B Matchett v R Williams and I Jenkins v M Verryt 9.50am.
Starter B Raynel , Bar M King , Cards P Darragh .

Ladies Report

Lee Anne Pitcon is our Golfer of the Week with a good round of 90-25-68 Nett and 40 stablefords and won the voucher sponsored by Redoubt Bar & Eatery. Scramble: M Barclay and J Williams 38, J Lang 37, K Preston and Y Cowlrick 35, M

Armstrong, L Dearnley, V Villiger, J Morgan and H Sharp 34, D Sweeney, N Galloway and L Dixon 33, A Needham 32, D Ring, C Smith, G Oliver, J Osborne, G Bentham and F Hastie 31, R Plant, R Bates, T Mellow, J Baigent and G Pickett 30

Debbie Ring the only one to score a Two.

L.G.U. Competition: Division 1 J Williams, Division 2 L Pitcon, Division 3 M Armstrong and Division 4 M Barclay.

Mens Saturday

Saturday 11th September

There were 45 starters this week with cloudy but warm weather. The golfer of the week sponsored by The Redoubt Bar & Brassarie was R Rutten with 18-81-63-45pts.

Seniors- L Smith 43pts, G Higgs and B Verryt 41pts, R Coleman and K Braybrook 39pts, M Garrud and K Smith 37pts, A Dodd , M Begovich and R Johnson 36pts .

Juniors- R Rutten 45pts, M Verryt 43pts, P Darragh 41pts, B Oliver 40pts, M Cowlrick 39pts, A Cornes and G Bruce 36pts, W Reynolds and R Williams 35pts, S Gordon , I Jenkins and B Raynel 34pts .

There were five twos all getting two balls each M Begovich, K Braybrook, G Bruce, A Dodd and B Verryt . Closest to the pin on the 8th was K Braybrook sponsored by Cheep Liquor and number 12th was B Snook sponsored by Greg Waters Spraying. Longest Putt A Dodd sponsored by sprayon, Hidden holes winners were R Johnson sponsored by straight up fencing. Whacker of the week was G Plant with 27pts .

Next week is the third round of the Williams Four Ball and flight matches tee times are R Coleman and E Martinez-Sweeny v M Dearnley and M Cowlrick 9.40am, M King and B Oliver v G Bruce and T Woodmass 9.45am, A Cornes and G Higgs v M Garrud and J Harris 9.50am, B Snook and P Fryer v J Adamson and D Jackson 10.00am.Starter B Smith , Bar P Darragh , Cards R Williams .

Mens Saturday

Saturday 28th August
There were 44 starters this week with blue sky's and warm weather. The golfer of the week sponsored by The Redoubt Bar & Brasserie was K Braybrook with 6-72-66-42pts. Seniors- K Braybrook 42pts, T Woodmass 41pts, P Mead , R Coleman 39pts, J Armstrong , M Cowlrick and D Sharp 37pts, G Higgens and J Stevens 36pts . Juniors C Gibson , K Pickett and E Hillerton 37pts, A Pencavel 36pts, B Oliver and R Rutten 35pts, G Bruce , J Harris , I Jenkins and B Lequesne 34pts .

There were three twos all getting three balls each K Storey , R Coleman and W Fort . Closest to the pin on the 7th was M Garrud sponsored by Cheep Liquor and number 12th was J Stevens sponsored by Greg Waters Spraying. Longest Putt A McGiven sponsored by sprayon, Hidden holes winners were B Oliver sponsored by straight up fencing.

Whacker of the week was M Garrud and also birthday boy with 26pts .

Monthly gross winners were Senior K Braybrook, Intermediate I Stoner , Junior A Pencavel. Second round of the Williams Four Ball and flight matches next week and the matches are K Braybrook and I Jenkins v M Dearnley and M Cowlrick 9.25am, B LeQuesne and R Luxton v T Woodmass and G Bruce 9.35am, B Fort and G Higgens v M King and B Oliver 9.45am, M Munro and A Pencavel v A Cornes and G Higgs 9.55am, B Wallace and C Firby v J Adamson and D Jackson 10.05am, J Stevens and G Timms v M Garrud and J Harris 10.15am, G Pitcon and R Williams v R Coleman and E Martinez-Sweeny 10.25am.
Starter E Hillerton, Bar R Williams, Cards J Stevens .

Ladies Report

Shirley Cornes is our Golfer of the Week with her splendid round of 96-28-68 nett and 40 stablefords earning the voucher sponsored by Redoubt Bar & Eatery. Scramble: H Sharp 39, J Stevens 38, J Baigent, F Hastie and G Pickett 37, L Dearnley and J Williams 36, K Ferguson 35, J Osborne, L Pitcon, K Semmens and J Laing 33, C Mahon 32, A Needham, M Higgens, D Sweeney, G Oliver and S Needham 31. Twos were scored by Jan Baigent, Ann Needham, Karen Semmens and Judith Stevens.

Mens Saturday

Saturday 21st August
There were 40 starters this week with cloudy warm weather. The golfer of the week sponsored by The Redoubt Bar & Brassarie was T Woodmass with 15-77-62-46pts. Seniors- T Woodmass 46pts, M Dearnley and I Stoner 40pts, G Higgs 37pts, J Adamson , R Luxton , D Troost and R Coleman 36pts, P Davidson , K Braybrook and M Garrud 35pts. Juniors M Verryt and B Fort 45pts, R Rutten 44pts, E Martinez-Sweeny 42pts, R Williams and B LeQuesne 39pts, G Bruce 38pts, P Coleman and A Pencavel 37pts, E Hillerton and C Firby 36pts .

There were eight twos all getting one balls each M Cowlrick, M Dearnley, R Coleman, G Higgs, M Garrud, E Martinez-Sweeny and R Williams. Closest to the pin on the 6th was J Adamson sponsored by Cheep Liquor and number 12th was M Garrud sponsored by Greg Waters Spraying. Longest Putt A Dodd sponsored by sprayon, Hidden holes winners were I Stoner , R Rutten, A Pencavel and M Dearnley sponsored by straight up fencing.


Whacker of the week was G Timms with 27pts .

Winners of the Strokeplay Champs Senior Kevin Braybrook Intemediate I Stoner Junior P Darragh. Patrons trophy final was played and winner was I Stoner. Flight winner M Garrud.

Next week is the first round of the Williams Four Ball and the matches are 9.15am B Wallace and C Firby v K Braybrook and I Jenkins , 9.30am J Stevens and G Timms v B LeQuesne and R Luxton , 9.40am M Garrud and J Harris v T Woodmass and G Bruce, 9.50am J Adamson and D Jackson v M Dearnley and M Cowlrick, 9.55am M King and W Oliver v A Cornes and G Higgs, 10.00am R Coleman and E Martinez-Sweeny v B Snook and P Fryer.

Starter R Williams , Bar P Coleman , Cards B Wallace .

Ladies Report

The bad weather conditions on Saturday resulted in play for the Saturday ladies being cancelled but by Tuesday we had reasonable temperatures and as a result Golfer of the Week was Gail Oliver with her round of 106-36-70 nett and 38 stablefords, Gail wins the voucher sponsored by Redoubt Bar & Eatery. Scramble: M Armstrong and J Morgan 38, .G Pickett 34, M Higgens and J Stevens 33, J Osborne, K Semmens 31 and G Bentham, S Cornes and H Sharp 30. F Hastie 29 and D Ring 28.

Ladies Report

This weeks Golfer is Rhonda Bates with an excellent round of 83-18-65 nett and 43 stablefords. Rhonda earns the voucher sponsored by Redoubt Bar & Eatery: Scramble: D Ring 41, R Plant and K Preston 39, J Morgan 38, J Stevens 37, Y Cowlrick 36, A Needham and G Pickett 35, K Ferguson, J Laing, H Sharp, M Armstrong and V Villiger 34, S Coirnes, S Garrud, D Sweeney, L Dearnley and L Pitcon 33, G Oliver, N Galloway, G Bentham, K Semmens and K Devon-Brunton 32, J Williams, J Osborne, S Needham, M Barclay, M Higgens, R Berquist L Dixon 31, J Baigent 30.

Monthly Gross Competition: Silver D Ring, Bronze 1 K Preston, Bronze 2 R Plant and Bronze 3 G Oliver

Mens Saturday

There were 37 starters this week with mild but wet conditions. Golfer of the week was Muzz Munro with a round of 13-79-66-42 he wins the Redoubt Voucher.

Seniors M Munro 42 K Braybrook 40 M Garrud 39 G Higgens M King 38 B Snook B Wallace 37 J Armstrong 36 G Pitcon 33. Juniors W Oliver 43 P Darragh 37 C Firby 36 M Verryt J Semmens B Matchett A Cornes 35 W Ranynell 34.


Longest putt sponsored by Sprayon was G Higgs, the Hidden holes sponsored by Straight Up Fencing was W Oliver he was also closest to the pin on 12th sponsored by Greg Waters Spraying. Closest to the pin on 5th sponsored by Cheap Liquor was E Matinezz -Sweeney.


Wacker of the week was E Martinezz-Sweeney with 26 points.



Next week is the final of the Patrons Trophy And Fagan Trophy and the second round of Strokeplay.
9.45 L Dearnley v D Sweeny R Bates v H Sharp 10.00 B Snook v M Munro B Wills v M Garrud 10.07 M Verryt v G Timms.Starter 14th B Wallace Bar A Cornes Cards J Stevens.

Twos J Armstrong G HIggens G Higgs M King M Munro W Raynell. Next Sunday the 15th is the Kaimai Sheild at Walton 10am assessable.

Ladies Report

Heather Sharp is the Golfer of the Week with her excellent round of 90-23-67 nett and 41 stablefords winning the voucher sponsored by Redoubt Bar & Eatery. Scramble: G Oliver and L Pitcon 41, G Bentham 40, A Needham, K Preston and N Galloway 37, J Baigent 36, K Devon-Brunton and J Williams 35, L Dearnley, Y Cowlrick, F Smeed, M Barclay and M Armstrong 33, J Morgan, S Needham, M Higgens and V Villiger 32, K Semmens, R Plant and J Stevens 31.

Twos were scored by Nancy Galloway, Jan Morgan and Ann Needham and Glenda Bentham scored two twos.

LG.U. competition: Silver G Bentham, Bronze 1 H Sharp, Bronze 2 J Baigent and Bronze 3 G Oliver.

Mens Saturday

There were 50 starters this week with very nice weather. The golfer of the week sponsored by The Redoubt Bar & Brassarie was D Troost with 18-85-67-41pts. Seniors- T Woodmass and M Garrud 39pts, J Stevens 38pts, B Snook 37pts, G Higgens , R Coleman and M King 36pts, B Wallace and A Dodd 35pts, M Dearnley 34pts . Juniors- D Troost 41pts, J Harris , C Firby and G Bruce 38pts, J Semmens 37pts, R Williams , B Fort and P Darragh 36pts, R Rutten , A Pencavel and G Plant 35pts, P Coleman and B Oliver 34pts .
There were four twos all getting three balls each P Coleman, A Dodd, B Smith and B Snook. Closest to the pin on the 4th was K Storey sponsored by Cheep Liquor and number 12th was G Bentham sponsored by Greg Waters Spraying. Longest Putt J Stevens sponsored by sprayon, Hidden holes winners were D Troost , B Snook and J Semmens sponsored by straight up fencing. Whacker of the week was M Verryt with 22pts .Semi finals of the Patrons Trophy next week along with flight matches and plate matches, and the matches are G Timms v L Smith and A Dodd v M Verryt 9.30am, M Dearnley v M Garrud and R Coleman v B Wills 9.45am, J Armstrong v M Munro and B Snook v G Pitcon 10.00am . Ladies Matches for next week are J Williams v L Dearnley and C Smith v K Devon Brunton 9.45am, R Bates v L Pitcon and S Garrud v H Sharp 10.00am.
Starter A Cornes , Bar J Stevens , Cards A Pencavel.

Ladies Report

Dianne Sweeney is the Golfer of the Week sponsored by Redoubt Bar & Eatery with her good round of 91-24-66 nett plus 42 stablefords and wins the voucher. Scramble: M Armstrong 40, K Semmens 39, R. Bates and W Davidson 38, L Dixon 37, M Higgens and J Morgan 36, L Dearnley 35, K Preston, F Hastie and J Williams34, S Garrud, M Barclay, D Ring, K Devon-Brunton, J Osborne, A Needham, G Oliver L Pitcon and Y Cowlrick 33, S Needham, N Galloway and J Baigent 32, S Cornes 31.

Twos were scored by: Maryann Armstrong, Yvonne Cowlrick, Susan Garrud, Jan Morgan, Debbie Ring and Dianne Sweeney.,

Mens Saturday

There were 49 starters this week with very nice weather. The golfer of the week sponsored by The Redoubt Bar & Brassarie was G Wills with 19-83-64-44pts.

Seniors- D Nicholls 42pts, J Armstrong 41pts, G Pitcon , P Mead , M King 40pts, A Dodd , B Snook 39pts, B Wallace , P Davidson and L Smith 38pts.

Juniors- G Wills and S Gordon 44pts, M Cowlrick 39pts, P Darragh , B LeQuesne 38pts, A Pencavel and G Bruce 36pts, R Rutten and G Smallwood 34pts, E Hillerton 33pts, S Osborne 32pts.

There were seven twos all getting two balls each R Burling , A Cornes , M Dearnley , S Gordon , R Rutten and L Smith with two twos. Closest to the pin on the 3rd was J Armstrong sponsored by Cheep Liquor and number 12th was P Darragh sponsored by Greg Waters Spraying. Longest Putt B Snook sponsored by sprayon, Hidden holes winners were R Wilcock and S Gordon sponsored by straight up fencing. Monthly gross winners were Seniors G Pitcon , Intermediate P Davidson , Junior G Wills .

Whacker of the week was J Harris with 24pts.

Third round of the Patrons Trophy next week along with flight matches and plate matches, and the matches are A Dodd v M Cowlrick and M Verryt v D Carter 9.15am, M Dearnely v R Williams and M Garrud v D Jackson 9.30am , R Coleman v G Wills and B Wills v D Sharp 9.45am , J Armstrong v I Jenkins and M Munro v P Mead 10.00am , B Snook v M King and G Pitcon v K Braybrook 10.10am.

Starter J Stevens , Bar A Pencavel , Cards I Jenkins.

Ladies Report

Congratulations to Karen Devon-Brunton attaining Golfer of the Week with her great round of 82-22- 60 nett and 48 stablefords winning the voucher sponsored by Redoubt Bar & Eatery.

Scramble: D Sweeney 43, D Ring 40, J Baigent, L Pitcon and K Preston 38, M Bodle and R Plant 37, G Pickett, J Osborne and A Ward 36, M Higgens, V Wilcox and M Armstrong 35, M Barclay, Y Cowlrick, S Garrud, J Morgan, J Williams and H Sharp 34, R Bates 33, C Mahon and G Bentham 32, J Stevens and A Needham 31. Twos were scored by Maryann Armstrong, Karen Devon-Brunton, Gay Pickett and Debbie Ring.

Monthly Gross competition: Silver D Ring, Bronze 1 K Devon-Brunton, Bronze 2 M Armstrong and Bronze 3 M Barclay.

This Sunday there will be a Mailman Salvar Round at Walton.

Mens Saturday

There were 61 starters this week with mild weather. The golfer of the week sponsored by The Redoubt Bar & Brassarie was J Verryt with 18-82-64-44pts.

Seniors- B Wallace 44pts, T Woodmass ,D Sharp and M Garrud 41pts, M Munro 40pts, E Martinez-Sweeney and B Foster 39pts, G Pitcon 37pts, R Luxton and M Begovich 36pts, J Stevens , M Cowlrick , J Armstrong , K Braybrook , P Mead and R Coleman 35pts .

Juniors- J Verryt 44pts, A Cornes 43pts, S Gordon 42pts, I Jenkins 41pts, P Darragh and J Semmens 40pts, B Raynel and G Smallwood 39pts, D Carter 38pts, N Dixon 36pts, E Hillerton 35pts, P Coleman and B Fort 34pts, C Gibson and B Le Quesne 33pts.

There were nine twos all getting two balls each J Armstrong, M Begovich, M Cowlrick, A Dodd, M Munro, L Smith, T Woodmass, J Stevens and G Pitcon with two twos. Closest to the pin on the 2nd was B Smith sponsored by Cheep Liquor and number 12th was M Munro sponsored by Greg Waters Spraying. Longest Putt D Nichols sponsored by sprayon, Hidden holes winners was B Wallace sponsored by straight up fencing. Whacker of the week was G Timms with 20pts.

Second round of the Patrons Trophy next week along with flight matches, and the matches are R Burling v I Jenkins and M Munro v A Cornes 9.30am, M King v P Coleman and T Woodmass v K Braybrook 9.37am, W Fort v M Dearnley and W Raynel v M Garrud 9.45am, P Darragh v B Snook and G Higgens v G Pitcon 9.54am, J Verryt v R Coleman and B Wills v B Matchett 10.02am, B Wallace v J Armstrong and P Mead v G Higgs 10.10am, D Jackson v W Brooks and G Wills v S Osbourne 10.20am, R Williams v M Begovich and D Sharp v J Harris 10.27am.
Starter L Smith, Bar I Jenkins, Cards M Munro.

Mens Saturday 10th July

There were 102 starters this week at Matamata, we had 24 shot lead going into this week but with some awesome golf from Bill Wilson scoring 8 shots under his handicap helped Matamat to a very nice win . Next week we are back at Walton is the first round of the Patrons Trophy matches a tee times follow 9.30 B Wallace v W Fort and M Dearnley v J Armstrong , 9.37 R Williams v R Burling and M Begovich v I Jenkinsn. 9.54 W Raynel v M Munro and M Garrud v A Cornes, 10.01 P Mead v D Jackson and G Higgs v W Brooks, 10.08am J Verryt v P Darragh and B Snook v R Coleman, 10.15 M King v G Wills and P Coleman v S Osborne, 10.22 B Wills v G Higgens and G Pitcon v B Matchett, 10.30 D Sharp v T Woodmass and J Harris v K Braybrook .

Mens Saturday 3rd July

There were 88 starters this week as Matamata joined us to compete for the Captains Shield. The golfer of the week sponsored by The Redoubt Bar & Eatery was Barry Wallace with 16-81-65-43pts. Seniors B Wallace 43pts, P Mead and D Sharp 38, K Lunn, J Ryder 37, M Begovich, A Johnson 36, J Adamson, J Murray, R Colley, G Higgs 35, S Kim, J Rawiri, J Armstrong 34. Juniors-J Verryt 42, B Raynell, B Wills 41, M Barnett 40, E Hillerton, B Lequesne 38, R Williams, M King 37, M Simpson, S Oates, K Pickett, J Dwyer, P Coleman 36.

There were nine twos all getting two balls each R Burling, M Dearnley, P Metcalfe, K Storey, L Wilson, P COleman, G Higgs, G Pitson, M Tappin. There was also a hole in one on the 8th by Mike Garrud his second this year, thankyou to Fairview Motors who sponsor a $100 voucher on that hole on club days. Closest to the pin on the 1st was M Tappin sponsored by Cheep Liquor and number 12th was N Kirsopp sponsored by Greg Waters Spraying. Longest Putt B Wallace sponsored by sprayon, Hidden holes winner was D Wright sponsored by straight up fencing.

Whacker of the week was A Dodd with 21pts. Winner of the Friar Memorial was M Garrud. Walton currently leading Matamata by 24 shots. Next week is the return of the Captains Shield at Matamata tee times are 9am to 10am.

Mens Saturday

There were 30 starters this week on an overcast but mild day golfer of the week for the second week in a row was J Armstrong 10-77-67-41

Senior results J Armstrong 41, B Snook 38, K Storey 36, M Garrud, G Higgens, M Cowlrick 34. Junior results R Rutten, M King 38, J Harris 37, D Carter, D Jackson 36, E Hillerton 35 .

Closest pin 12th sponsored by Greg Waters Spraying was D Jackson, Longest putt Sponsored by Sprayon was G Higgens. Hidden holes sponsored by Straight Up Fencing was J Armstrong. There were nine twos J Adamson, J Armstrong, P Coleman, M Garrud, D Jackson, K Storey, B Wallace and C Firby with two twos.

Whacker of the week was Warren Brooks

Next week semi finals Frair Memorial 10.00 B Snook v J Adamson, G Higgens v W Oliver 10.15, M King v J Armstrong, M Garrud v C Firby 10.30, P Darragh v B Wallace W Brooks v W Raynell. Next Sunday is the Kevin Wiltsheir Tournament mixed open ring B Snook for a tee time also the 4th July Srixon pairs .Good golfing.

Working Bee

Last week a large number of members turned up to make a new retaining wall and path near the club house. The extension and renewal of the retaining wall near the car park and club house will make a great improvement to the area. Many thanks to all the volunteers who donated their time, skills and effort to the club and the improvement of the course. With the recent weather the final touches are still to be finished but some photos of the current work are below.

Mens Saturday

Well with most of the club members sunning themselves in the gold coast there were only 30 starters but a good turnout for the wet conditions. Golfer of the week sponsersd by Redoubt Bar and Eatery was Johno Armstrong 10-74-64- +8 a great round.

Seniors J Armstrong +8, P Davidson +3, R Burling, A Dodd +1, C Firby 0, R Coleman, M Cowlrick -1. Juniors W Fort +5, C Gibson, J Harris +3, S Gordon +2, W Raynell, M King 0.

Closest pin 12th Sponsered by Greg Waters Spraying M Verryt. Closest pin 16th R Wilcock Sponsersd by Cheep Liquior, Longest putt Sponserd by Sprayon Chucky Gibson. Hidden holes Sponserd by Straight Up Fencing was P Davidson . Next week is the 2nd round Friar Memorial matches and tee times: 9.30 W Oliver v J Harris, 9.45 R Coleman v M King, J Armstrong v M Cowlrick, 10.00 B Snook v E HIllerton, S Gordon v G Higgens, 10.15 R Burling v M Garrud, C Firby v W Fort.

Starter B Gordon Bar M Garrud Cards Midge.

Congratulations to Jono Armstrong and Ross Burling for joint winners of the James Cup Par with 5+.

Mens Championship Pennant Finals Winners

The Division 5 Pennant team consisting of John Stevens, Gavin Pitcon, Don Sharp, Mike Garrud, Warren Brooks and Bryan Smith. Won the Round Robin for Division 5 narrowly beating Hauraki and Waihi. They qualified for the Division 5 Final to be held at Lochiel on Sunday 30th May to face Waihi.

The morning Foursomes pairs of B Smith & G Pitcon, J Stevens & D Sharp, M Garrud & W Brooks. M Garrud & W Brooks won early 6 & 5, With J Stevens & D Sharp winning 5 & 4, and B Smith & G Pitcon winning on the 18th. Giving Walton a great lead 3 to 0.

The afternoon matches were very close with M Garrud & D Sharp both up with five holes to play and losing four holes in a row to both lose 2 & 1. However, G Pitcon won early and J Stevens won on the 17th 2 & 1. Giving Walton the win. B Smith and W Brooks both up and square halved their matches for Walton to win the Division Five title 6 to 4. They are all looking forward to the challenge of the Fourth division next season.

Mens Saturday 29th May

There were good number of starters this week. The golfer of the week sponsored by The Redoubt Bar & Brassarie was B Snook with 11-77-66-+4.

Seniors- B Snook +4, M Munro +3, L Smith and G Pitcon +2, G Higgs +1, M Garrud A Dodd and D Sharp even, M Cowlrick R Luxton M Dearnley and J Adamson -1.

Juniors- R Rutten and S Gordon +2, M King and B Fort even, B LeQuesne and B Raynel -1, R Williams G Wills and P Coleman -2, J Harris and K Pickett -3.

There were three twos all getting four balls each J Armstong, B Gordon and P Coleman. Closest to the pin on the 14th was G Pitcon sponsored by Cheep Liquor and number 12th was D Sweeney sponsored by Greg Waters Spraying. Longest Putt R Luxton sponsored by sprayon, Hidden holes winner was E Hillerton sponsored by straight up fencing. Whacker of the week was I Wilcock with 25pts. Winner of the monthly draw was J Adamson.

Next weekend is queens birthday weekend so there will be just a scramble on saturday and monday. Saturday the 12th of june will be the 3rd and final round of the James Cup also the Friar Memorial Trophy will be starting.The matches are W Oliver v C Firby and W Fort v J Harris 9.45am, B Snook v R Coleman and E Hillerton v M King 10.00am, J Armstong v J Adamson and R Wilcock v M Cowlrick 10.15am, S Gordon v R Burling and M Garrud v G Higgens 10.30am
Starter M Garrud, Bar P Mead ,Cards R Coleman .

Walton Opening Day
It was a great day with a large number of starters there for the first day of the season. There were eight new members that joined on opening day and it was an enjoyable day had by all, it was a two person ambrose format. The joint winners of the day were M Cowlrick & Fiona, K Braybrook & D Harty with 67 netts.

Walton members start the year well
There has been a unreal start to the 2010 season at Walton. In the last six days there has been three hole in ones on the course. The first was on the weekend at the Wrightsons Foursomes on the 15th hole by Mike Garrud his first ever, this was closely followed by Heather Sharp on Tuesday on the same hole, it was her second hole in one. The third was on Friday on the 8th hole by Gilbert Higgens. There have been two other hole in ones by Walton members on other courses, Mark Begovich the current President at Whangamata and Erin Hawe at the Mount Maunganui course. Thats five in just over seven weeks in the year. A great way to start the season.

PGG Wrightsons Foursomes
There was a good number of Mens pairs that turned out to this tournament which was proudly sponsored by PGG Wrightsons. There were some good scores with the top half of the field playing close to their handicaps, the best score for the morning round was B Snook & M Silvester with a 68.5 nett. The overall winners were Matthew Adams & Wataru Saito with a total nett score of 140. On the same day a Hole in One was scored by M Garrud on the 15th hole.

Walton Anniversary Day Mixed Open

There was a large number of visitors and locals that turned out to this tournament which was proudly sponsored by Lion Nathan. There were three divisions, two Mens and one Ladies. The nett winners were R Luxton 68, C Gibson 67 and W Davidson 64. The gross winners were R Blake 77 and J Williams 83. The stableford winners were P McKoy 39, M Shaw 39 and D Sweeney 39. There were only three twos J Adamson, M Shaw and M Silvester. The course was in excellent condition and the grren keeper and his staff must be thanked for their fine work.

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From left to right
C Gibson, R Luxton and W Davidson