Waihi Golf Club member Rodger Bagshaw rounds up the week that was at Waihi Golf Club, with some great results from some of the club members.

Nonagenarian Bob Hoggard who has been a club member since 1970 has been having a good year, and comes in for a special mention again in Rodger's report.

MONDAY VETS:

Forty-four Vet’s turned out for their weekly competition, but the day was highlighted by our oldest playing member Bob Hoggard.

At the age of 94, Bob completed his round in only 93 strokes. To play under your age is a rare achievement, but to achieve it at Bob’s age is outstanding.

The haggle of the day was Par, and the obvious winner was Bob Hoggard with +5, with John Purkis, Edna Connolly, and John Saunders were next all tied on +3.

On +2 were Bruce Rutter, Allen Sarjant, and Sarah Tomsett. Then came Denise Morgan, John Giffney, and Allen Smith all on +1

Waihi Golf Club member Bob Hoggard, age 94, who scored better than his age on Monday. Photo: Rodger Bagshaw.

TUESDAY NINE HOLE:

The Nine Hole players had a great day weather wise to play a nett haggle.

Top player this week was Alison Turney with a 33 nett, with Mandy Piper one behind with 34. Next was Lorraine Meyer with 36, then John Twemlow, Helen Brady, Garth Pritchard, and Margaret Hickey all scoring 38 nett.

WEDNESDAY LADIES:

The haggle this week was nett, and the pleasant conditions saw some very good scoring. Top was Karen Lee on a countback from Wendy Matutinovich with both having 68 nett.

Next with 69 were Sally Sherson, and Carol Leary, while Mavis Bruce, Jacquie Baine, and Bev Ireland each had nett 70’s.

The hidden hole was shared by Heather White and Dot Ramsey. The “Dreamers Player of the Week” was Karen Lee with her nett 68.

THURSDAY MEN:

The scoring wasn’t great in the morning haggle, with John Giffney winning with the only score played under their handicap with 37 points.

Second was another regular, Tom Rowbotham with 36, then Mark Mora and Allen Smith, both with 35. On 34 were Brian Robinson, Graham O’Dwyer, Alex Standfield, John Drent, and Ken Purcell.

In the afternoon haggle after a short hiatus Craig Sandlant was back in the winning spot, on a countback with Mike Rose with them both having 39 points.

Next were Murray Fraser, Terry Gerbich, and Chris Pilmer with 37 points, ahead of Michael Matutinovich, Chris Hale, and David P. Campbell on 36. Murray Gutry and Mark Tomsett both had 35 points.

SATURDAY LADIES:

Played a nett haggle, and top honours were shared with Susan Mustard winning on a countback with Sharon Deacon with very good 68 nett’s. Megan Jowsey was next with 69, while Kathy Ashton had 71 nett.

SATURDAY MEN:

Several Championship matches were being played, however, for the rest, in the morning haggle another countback was required to separate Alex Standfield ahead of Harry Shepherd as they both had 39 points.

Next was Graham Leigh with 38, then (him again) Tom Rowbotham, and Gary Towler, both with 37. On 36 points were Graham O’Dwyer and Bob Hoggard.

In the afternoon haggle, the bolter was Mark Hume with an excellent 42 points, and back on 38 points were Murray Fraser and Charles Gurr.

Following them was Wayne Brierley with 37, and Damian Dunlop and Mark Tomsett on 36. Frank Van Hattum, Jason Baldwin, and David Morris all had 35 points.

Rodger Bagshaw, September 3, 2023.