On Sunday, the Waihi Golf Club held their annual 29 holes mixed foursomes tournament.

After a long spell of great weather the 66 players were faced with very much true winter conditions, with a cold wind, and consistent cold showers sweeping over the course.

Many (or most) of the field struggled to find their recent form and many found scoring difficult. T

he winners of the gross were Sharlene Stewart and Vaughan Meads, and the winning pair of the nett were Sarah and Mark Tomsett.

Next in the nett were Jenny O'Dwyer and Ted Murray, on a countback from Jacquie Bain and John Trim, with Vivian Lilley and Daryll Denyer next.

Nett winners: Sarah and Mark Tomsett.

VETS: Despite a number of players being away at tournaments, on Monday 45 members played the third round of the nett medal competition. With the best three of four rounds to decide the trophy winners, it is getting tight at the top of the table .The winner this week was Bill Tiffin with a fine nett 68, who was closely followed by current competition leader John Purkis with nett 69. Next were Jock Stronach, and Rae Brown with 70, and Mavis Bruce 72.

NiINE HOLE SECTION: Tuesday mornings haggle was nett, and in division 1, Margaret Meldrum was the clear winner with a nett 30 points. She was followed by Marie Rickard (36), and then Glen Bennett and Mary-Kate Paterson with 38. In division2, Lynda Thomson was first with 30 nett, followed by Jill Morrison and Sue Ryan both with 34, and Val McLoughin 36. In the men's haggle John Vautier was a clear first with 33 nett, followed by Terry Paterson (37), and Rex Smith (40).

WEDNESDAY LADIES: last week played a nett medal haggle. The outright winner was Wendy Matutinovich with a nett 71, and Wendy also recorded two 2's in a excellent round. She was followed by Nita Dalley (72), and Dot Ramsey (73), with Sharlene Stewart, and Jenny O'Dwyer next with 74 nett.

THURSDAY MEN: The morning haggle division 1, was won by Norm Sanderson with 37 points, followed by Curtiss Osbourne (36). All with 35 points wer Allen Smith, Allen Sarjant, Brian Baynes, and Pete Rowe. The winner of division 2 was Andrew McLennan (37), with Vince Jones, and Alex Standfield both with36, and Peter Wright (35). The afternoon haggle resulted in Mike McGuire winning on a countback from Nigel Sanderson with both on 39 points. Next on 38 points were Gary Dunning, Chris Hale, and David P Campbell.

SATURDAY LADIES: A small field as some ladies were playing 4BBB matches. In the nett haggle Bev Ireland had the top score of 75 nett. She was followed by Liz Hale (76), and Shoneen Dunning (78).

SATURDAY MEN: The semi-finals of the 4BBB competition were played, and John Libby and Tom Rowbotham defeated Greg Rosevear and Jethro Meares on the 18^th hole. In the other closely fought match Earl White and Jim Evans prevailed over Charles Gurr and Rex Knight. An exciting final is in store next Saturday for the Ludwig Cup.

In the morning haggle Alex Standfield was a clear winner with 42 points, followed by Norn Sanderson, and Greg Rosevear, both on 38. Next were Jock Stronach, and Tim Parish with 37. In the afternoon Gary Dunning won on a countback from Sam Gurney both being on 36 points. Seven other players finished with 35 points.