"A sudden death playoff was a fitting finale to the 2012 Junior Tiger played at Feilding GC. A great turnout of 67 players hit the course to try and qualify for the National Final on April 15th. Mike West from More FM got the day started with the More FM Putting comp which was won by Remy Early, Jason Watkins, ... Continue Reading
"Pahiatua Golf Club have been busy in recent months completing a bridge that links the walk between the 3rd green and the 4th tee. On Thursday 22 March it will be officially opened and then followed by an invitation/members event. The new bridge is modelled on the famous Swilcan bridge at the St Andrewââ¬quot;â¢#39;s old course in Scotland. " ... Continue Reading
"Following a great start to the year, Trent Munn has joined current NZ Representative Tyler Hodge in a four man selection squad to compete in the Australian Junior Amateur title. Congratulations and good luck to both players. The event location is: Bribie Island Golf Club (north of Brisbane) Qld, Australia. The competition dates are: 11th ââ¬quot;â 13th April 2012 The ... Continue Reading
"Manawatu / Wanganui No.1 Josh Munn has earned an early 21st birthday present as he lead his side to their first win in the SBS Invitational in Invercargill in 10 years. It was one of the most dramatic conclusions in the tournamentââ¬quot;â¢#39;s history as after four rounds nothing separated one time winners Manawatu / Wanganui and defending champions Auckland who ... Continue Reading
"This year we will review the format of the Pennants competition for another two years. We want to have the discussions earlier allowing plenty of time for your involvement. Therefore this website section will be used to inform and list options worthy of consideration. We encourage you to spend some time thinking these through and discussing with your team mates ... Continue Reading
Marton golfer Lachie McDonald will join his Manawatu-Wanganui teammates on the long drive south tomorrow to contest the SBS Southland Invitational in Invercargill.The tournament is essentially the National Team Strokeplay Championship played at the Invercargill Golf Club at Otatara and the in-form Manawatu-Wanganui team will be looking for a repeat of its win in 2002, its only victory since the ... Continue Reading
"Tyler Hodge has been selected as one of four juniors to compete alongside the senior men, senior women and junior women in the Trans-Tasman Trophy against Australia which will be played at Peninsula Golf Club in Melbourne in early March. Each team competes for its own trophy, with the juniors playing for the Clare Higson trophy. An overall Trans-Tasman trophy ... Continue Reading
"After many years of our matchplay trophies gathering dust, the polishing cloths are out due to the reintroduction of the Manawatu Wanganui Matchplay Championship. Formerly known as the Kubota Cup, the 2012 version will crown our senior men's, senior women's and junior men's matchplay champion. Qualification for the 16 man senior men's event will be through Toro Interprovincial selection (6) ... Continue Reading
"12 months ago a birdie on the last hole propelled Tyler Hodge into a playoff for the North Island Under 19 Championship which he eventually lost to Sam An. As part of a 20 strong contingent from Manawatu Wanganui, this year Hodge will be aiming to go one place higher and add his third North Island title to an ever ... Continue Reading
"The Chamberlain Shield was played at Pahiatua Golf Club on Sunday November 20th. The shield was donated in 1950 by the first secretary of the Manawatu Wanganui District Golf Association, Mr K.G.Chamberlain. It was initially played for by the club champions of each club but was extended to a team event composed of senior, intermediate and junior champions in an ... Continue Reading