As I have mentioned over the past few weeks 'match of the day' fees will increase on Saturday to $8 to allow for a slightly increased 2's pool and prize money for the lucky winners of the weekly competition being deposited directly to your pro-shop account rather than golf balls. If you have been a winner recently check with Struan to collect any outstanding balls.
In a effort to once again speed up play the Committee, assisted by the Board and other interested club members, will be carrying out further marshalling duties in the afternoon. Last Saturday the first five groups were round in either under or on four hours (well done) so the slippage is occurring later in the field!!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Coffee In Wellington.............
It now seems some time ago but the fleeting overnight visit to the Capital did allow some time to sample the local brews.
I am still of the belief that the best coffee in Wellington is to be had at Astoria on Lambton Quay but of an equal standard was Gasoline on the Terrace at the top of Woodward Street - it also has the advantage of being just downstairs from the Wellington DoL Office - either is well worthwhile.
Proving I am just a hick from the South I got skinned at lunch time when Wishbone relieved me of $11.25 for a cup of coffee and a chicken, brie and cranberry sandwich. I was still shaking my head as I boarded the plane later that evening - definitely worth a miss!!
I am still of the belief that the best coffee in Wellington is to be had at Astoria on Lambton Quay but of an equal standard was Gasoline on the Terrace at the top of Woodward Street - it also has the advantage of being just downstairs from the Wellington DoL Office - either is well worthwhile.
Proving I am just a hick from the South I got skinned at lunch time when Wishbone relieved me of $11.25 for a cup of coffee and a chicken, brie and cranberry sandwich. I was still shaking my head as I boarded the plane later that evening - definitely worth a miss!!
Mixed Event..............
The latest Mixed event was held on Sunday 11 July and included partners and spouses of members who may belong to other clubs. Format of the day was an Irish Stableford which seemed to be a very popular choice of competition.
With a very respectable 87 points the winners were Matthew & Louise Glubb and David & Victoria Moore, close behind on 86 followed Richard & Nina Acland accompanied by Graham & Maxine Inglis with Andrew & Robyn Gillespie joined by Helen & Chris Richmond in third.
In what must have been difficult conditions no two's were struck but Andrew Gillespie and Mihee Woo won closest to the pin on 18. The next Mixed match is scheduled for the 22 August and is a Flag Match for the G.E.Rhodes Cup played in sixes from no.1 tee commencing at 11.30am. As usual the entry fee will entitle you to a meal at the conclusion of the round.
With a very respectable 87 points the winners were Matthew & Louise Glubb and David & Victoria Moore, close behind on 86 followed Richard & Nina Acland accompanied by Graham & Maxine Inglis with Andrew & Robyn Gillespie joined by Helen & Chris Richmond in third.
In what must have been difficult conditions no two's were struck but Andrew Gillespie and Mihee Woo won closest to the pin on 18. The next Mixed match is scheduled for the 22 August and is a Flag Match for the G.E.Rhodes Cup played in sixes from no.1 tee commencing at 11.30am. As usual the entry fee will entitle you to a meal at the conclusion of the round.
What's Been Happening..............
Given July has passed with the blog being silent here are the edited highlights - apologies to those whose names I have inadvertently omitted!
June 26 Pairs Aggregate Stableford: Andre Kotzikas & Nick Sekeris - 74 from Clifford Chan & Lawerence Wong 71. The two's jackpot was struck with Mike Ambrose & Steve Ellis receiving $17.50 each.
July 3 Irish Stableford: Grant Adamson, Mike Ambrose, Phil Loughnan & Joe Tiller 97 points from Liam Cumberpatch, Steve Hicks, Glenn Keen, Peter Wardell on 92. The two's jackpot was struck again with each of the three winners getting $11.65 each (wow!!).
July 10 Foursomes: Otago Salver best gross Brad Clark & Adian Millar 73, Rod Hayes & Tony Millar 77, and John & Kim Sanders 82. Old Friends Trophy best nett Graham Clark & Ahmed Hosseini67, Peter Davey & David Youn (c/b) 70, from Ross Campbell & Dennis Doherty.
July 17 Stableford 3 Grades: Senior Hiroshi Naka 43, G Sanders 39, Liam Cumberpatch 39; Intermediates Ross Campbell 40, Steve Hicks 39, Dave Barley 37; Juniors`Mike Ambrose 43, A Masters 41, Bob Zhuang 38. Peter Sim struck nett eagles on 9 worth $170.
July 24 Greensome Two Stroke: W.P.Anderson Cup Simon Fraser (moi) & Barry O'Neill nett 66, from Rob Maxwell & Neil Bradley 69 (c/b) from Jim Paulsen & Richard Reed. Qualifiers for the Campbell Cup will be notified in due course.
July 31 Multiplied Team Stablefords: With a score of 377 including 5 no scores was the team of Rob Smith, Mark & Edward Henley and Phil Loughnan, second the team of Grant Osborn, Chris Brockett, Peter Sim and new member Mark Shearing on 316.
Here ends the lesson!!
June 26 Pairs Aggregate Stableford: Andre Kotzikas & Nick Sekeris - 74 from Clifford Chan & Lawerence Wong 71. The two's jackpot was struck with Mike Ambrose & Steve Ellis receiving $17.50 each.
July 3 Irish Stableford: Grant Adamson, Mike Ambrose, Phil Loughnan & Joe Tiller 97 points from Liam Cumberpatch, Steve Hicks, Glenn Keen, Peter Wardell on 92. The two's jackpot was struck again with each of the three winners getting $11.65 each (wow!!).
July 10 Foursomes: Otago Salver best gross Brad Clark & Adian Millar 73, Rod Hayes & Tony Millar 77, and John & Kim Sanders 82. Old Friends Trophy best nett Graham Clark & Ahmed Hosseini67, Peter Davey & David Youn (c/b) 70, from Ross Campbell & Dennis Doherty.
July 17 Stableford 3 Grades: Senior Hiroshi Naka 43, G Sanders 39, Liam Cumberpatch 39; Intermediates Ross Campbell 40, Steve Hicks 39, Dave Barley 37; Juniors`Mike Ambrose 43, A Masters 41, Bob Zhuang 38. Peter Sim struck nett eagles on 9 worth $170.
July 24 Greensome Two Stroke: W.P.Anderson Cup Simon Fraser (moi) & Barry O'Neill nett 66, from Rob Maxwell & Neil Bradley 69 (c/b) from Jim Paulsen & Richard Reed. Qualifiers for the Campbell Cup will be notified in due course.
July 31 Multiplied Team Stablefords: With a score of 377 including 5 no scores was the team of Rob Smith, Mark & Edward Henley and Phil Loughnan, second the team of Grant Osborn, Chris Brockett, Peter Sim and new member Mark Shearing on 316.
Here ends the lesson!!
Thought For The Week............
Bankers' hours: That part of the day when it is too hot to play golf!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
What's Happening Week of 21 June............
It is with some relief that we note the passing of the shortest day and look forward to daylight growing longer over the next few weeks hopefully with more sunshine and less rain!! As you will appreciate the deluge of precipitation that has fallen over the last 4 -6 weeks has well and truly soaked the course and we now need the opportunity for it to dry out so all members can obtain the benefit of access and playing. Thank you for your patience to those who have been worst effected it has been greatly appreciated especially by the greens staff.
This Saturday sees a return to Round 7 of the Shirley Links Shootout with a Stableford 3 Grade competition in place. While there is still considerable time left for qualifying it is interesting to review progress so far and estimate the cut off. Given the number of good scores already lodged I suspect we will be looking at 75 or 76 as a minimum so you had better put your best foot forward as soon as possible.
The Mid-Winter International is scheduled for this Sunday 27 June with a shotgun start at 11.00am with the team competition by way of a bamboozle - best three of four scores on each hole counting. The field is nearly full to capacity so see David Robinson for International team entries and Bryan Graham for Kiwi teams urgently. As usual there will be a meal following the round where no doubt tall tales will be told even after the winners are crowned.
The Men's Committee meets this Wednesday and I will report back any items of interest next week. I think it fair to say slow play will once again be high on the agenda. We will also be looking at the forth coming inter club and international events that are looming large on the horizon.
On a sadder note members will have noted the passing of Harry Wagstaff and I am sure that the Club will support me as I pass on our sympathy and condolences to Ian, Tui and their sons after what has been a long struggle with illness.
This Saturday sees a return to Round 7 of the Shirley Links Shootout with a Stableford 3 Grade competition in place. While there is still considerable time left for qualifying it is interesting to review progress so far and estimate the cut off. Given the number of good scores already lodged I suspect we will be looking at 75 or 76 as a minimum so you had better put your best foot forward as soon as possible.
The Mid-Winter International is scheduled for this Sunday 27 June with a shotgun start at 11.00am with the team competition by way of a bamboozle - best three of four scores on each hole counting. The field is nearly full to capacity so see David Robinson for International team entries and Bryan Graham for Kiwi teams urgently. As usual there will be a meal following the round where no doubt tall tales will be told even after the winners are crowned.
The Men's Committee meets this Wednesday and I will report back any items of interest next week. I think it fair to say slow play will once again be high on the agenda. We will also be looking at the forth coming inter club and international events that are looming large on the horizon.
On a sadder note members will have noted the passing of Harry Wagstaff and I am sure that the Club will support me as I pass on our sympathy and condolences to Ian, Tui and their sons after what has been a long struggle with illness.
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