The Great Northern Battle
The annual Great Northern Battle, one of the most anticipated events in our golfing calendar, was hosted this year at the picturesque Northern Wairoa Golf Club. The competition between Northland and North Harbour is always fierce, and this year was no exception, with both teams bringing their A-game.
The course at Northern Wairoa was in pristine condition, offering both challenges and opportunities for players. The strategic layout, coupled with the club’s beautiful scenery, provided the perfect backdrop for a day of intense competition and camaraderie.
As the matches unfolded, it became clear that Northland was determined to claim victory. Every shot mattered, and the players gave it their all displaying remarkable skill and sportsmanship.
In the end, Northland emerged victorious, clinching the overall points and securing bragging rights until next year’s rematch. The teams were equally split with the Northland Junior Boys and Senior Men winning their respective trophies, and the Senior Women and Men’s masters (on a count-back) trophies were won by North Harbour. The final scores reflected the close competition, but it was Northland's consistent performance across all matches that made the difference.
Congratulations to the Northland team for their first win in 12 years!
A big thank you to the Northern Wairoa Golf Club for hosting such a memorable event, and to all the players and supporters who made the day special. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year for another thrilling instalment of the Great Northern Battle.
(for full results of this battle, click on the image of the course - this will present as a file for download if you are using your mobile device)
