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Munn bundled out early in matchplay
After qualifying 9th from a field of 312, Josh Munn was bundled out early in the matchplay rounds at the US Amateur at Olympia Fields. Munn's scoring was uncharacteristic against his American opponent, and was heavily defeated 8 and 7. In the two round qualifying stages, Munn recorded a second round 2 under 68 to go with an even par first ... Continue ReadingWanganui Open Draw
The draw for this Sunday's Wanganui Open is now available, although subject to change. There are some spots available for late entrants, who might be encouraged by a reasonable weather forecast at this stage. Please contact Wanganui Golf Club on 06 349 0559 if you would like to enter. Click here to view draw ... Continue Reading
Wanganui Open entries filling up
The next event on the Manawatu Wanganui Golf Order of Merit series is the Ricoh Wanganui Open on Sunday August 23. Entries for the event are currently being taken online on this website, or directly through the Wanganui Golf Club. As at the end of last week the tournament had attracted about 64 entrants, with further entries coming in daily. Most ... Continue ReadingManawatu/Wanganui vs Wellington
The annual Manawatu/Wanganui v Wellington match was played yesterday at Levin in mainly sunny and calm conditions. While the course had a few extra water features after heavy rain, the course was presented very well for the event. The Manawatu Wanganui team looked very different to last year, with a number of players no longer available. The event has 4 different ... Continue Reading
Munn bounces back to make Cut
Manawatu's Josh Munn bounced back after a 75 in round one, with a second round 69 to just make the cut in the prestigious Western Amateur Championship being played in Illinois, USA. Just 45 players play the next two rounds after the cut, set at level par this year. Also making the cut was Waikato's Luke Toomey on 2 under ... Continue ReadingRep teams named to play Wellington
The first rep teams for the season have been named following the Horowhenua Open, to compete against Wellington at Levin on Sunday August 9th. Men Masters men (40 and over) Junior boys (under 19) Women Lachie McDonald Tony Chettleburgh Jayden Hunter Karen Manninen Junior Tatana Marty Field Jamie Connell Tara Raj Josh Sedgwick Kim Ballantyne Campbell McHugh Jill Hall Regan Cording Kieran Corkill Fergus Smith Leanne Brown Stu Smith Kevin Shields Anthony Ilton-Maher Katherine Paskins Regan McConaghty Justin Newland Kaleb Idemaru Rebecca Hopper Rhys Watkins Joanne Wilton-Eadie Trent Munn Res: Keith Johnson Res: ... Continue Reading
Ring & Hodge win at Levin
Former Manawatu Wanganui rep Hayden Ring took out the Horowhenua Open mens title yesterday at Levin Golf Club, by one shot over Regan Cording. Rings rounds were 69 and 70 for a 5 under par total. Cording had rounds of 71 and 69. The next best was Manawatu Wanganui Masters player, Stu Smith on level par with 2 rounds of ... Continue Reading
Horowhenua Open Draw
A good quality field of 84 players have entered the HMC Horowhenua Open being played this Sunday at Levin. Most of the Manawatu Wanganui rep hopefuls have entered the event, along with many others keen to participate and enjoy a great course and event. The event is the first on the Manawatu Wanganui Golf Order of Merit series, which will be ... Continue Reading
Rangatira Women win Pennants
What a great year for the Rangatira Golf Club womens' teams, winning 3 out of the 4 pennant competitions. Having already won the Weekend Pennant competition, Rangatira were also in a good position to win the Silver and District competitions in the final rounds played at Rangitikei on Monday. Heading into the final round of Silver Pennant, Rangatira just needed to ... Continue Reading