This year’s North Harbour Seniors & Masters Golf Tournament was held over three venues — Helensville, South Head, and Muriwai. Despite the high anticipation for three rounds of competitive golf, Mother Nature had other plans for the Helensville leg of the tournament. After a valiant attempt to play through, the rain proved too much, leading to the unfortunate cancellation of the round, but we do want to commend Helensville on their support, and the course was looking beautiful!

 

The weather cleared up just in time for the final two days of the tournament at South Head and Muriwai, where golfers were treated to picture-perfect conditions. Both courses were in excellent shape, providing an ideal stage for some superb golf.

 

At South Head, the players embraced the challenge of the rolling fairways, with many showcasing their skill and experience on the tight course layout. The following day at Muriwai, with its stunning coastal backdrop, players navigated the links-style course with impressive accuracy, making for a competitive and exciting day of golf.

 

Although the tournament didn’t go as originally planned, the two completed rounds were filled with camaraderie, sportsmanship, and remarkable play. A special thank you to the volunteers, and host clubs for ensuring that the event continued smoothly despite the weather disruptions. We look forward to next year’s tournament and, hopefully, a full three rounds of competition!

 

Overall net winner – Mike Parsons

60+ gross winner – Wayne Flintham

50-59 gross winner – Andrew McGavin (Senior Champion)

40-49 gross winner – Scott Johnson (Masters Champion)

 

Results for the NBC are here

 

The Men’s Masters Quadrangular is a highly anticipated representative golf tournament featuring teams from North Harbour, Auckland, Waikato, and the Bay of Plenty.

 

This year, the competition was fierce, with all teams demonstrating exceptional play on the course. North Harbour battled valiantly throughout the tournament but ultimately placed fourth after some hard-fought matches. Despite the outcome, the team can hold their heads high for the effort and determination they displayed.

 

A special congratulations goes out to Auckland, who emerged victorious, securing the title and displaying top form across the competition.

 

 

Mark Anderson - Muriwai

Craig Batty - Helensville

Cam Emmitt - Muriwai

Wayne Flintham - Muriwai

Scott Johnson - Muriwai

Jonny Morley - Huapai

Stephen O'Reilly - Muriwai

Andrew Storm - Pupuke

Craig Tolley - Huapai

 

 

North Golf in conjunction with Golf NZ is hosting a practical session to support the Level 2 course requirements at Sherwood Park Golf Club, 20 November - 3pm to 6pm.

 

We are excited to have Dave Mangan and Phil Aickin from Golf NZ to facilitate demonstration session.

 

In the meantime, participants will need complete the Level 1 online programme with the R&A, follow this link to the site…

 

Can you please reply to david@northgolf.nz if you are able to attend the session.

 

North Golf would like to invite those in Golf Operations to a workshop and discussion forum kindly hosted at North Shore Golf Club on the 6th November from 12 noon until 5 pm.

 

The main topic of this first get together with be "Making The Best Use of Technology"

 

Mat Eagleson from Dot Golf will be attending to update us and to answer all your hard questions.

 

Plenty of time has been allocated for general discussion.

 

If there is anyone else at the club that you think would be interested in attending they would be most welcome.

 

Lunch and an end of session refreshment will be provided.

 

Can you please RSPV stephen@northgolf.nz no later than 30th October.

Dave and his team have been working extremely hard to get the calendar of events up and out there for 2025. The amount of work effort involved is monumental when you are receiving events and tournament dates from Golf NZ, North Golf itself, other Associations and our own Clubs … “and now where do we slot in Pennants” is a good one that gets the adrenalin pumping … just like Dave's speed golfing …

North Golf are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2024-2025 Contestable Fund.

 

This fund was initially created to help clubs implement new initiatives aimed at enhancing the experiences of new, current, and casual golfers, while also aiming to increase membership numbers.

 

Based on feedback from clubs, the fund can now also be used to improve a club's infrastructure, further enriching the experiences of all who use the facility. The fund can also be used for multi-year roll over projects.

 

Applications have been sent to all General Manager's and close on the 13th of October 2024.

Cory Hitchen has recently left North Golf and the board are currently working on a refreshed plan which will include the current staffing needs.

 

Stephen Gee, ex Golf New Zealand - Club and Workforce Development Manager, has joined the North Golf Team on a part time basis, in an interim role, to support David and Jo. Many of you will have met Stephen at one of the governance and leadership workshops he ran in both Northland and North Harbour. Stephen can be contacted at stephen@nothgolf.nz 

 

The invention of golf ball dimples happened accidentally. In the mid-1800s, the most widely-used golf balls were known as gutties, which were first created by Robert Adams Paterson using moulded tree sap. When golfers inevitably dinged up these balls, they found that the damaged ones had more consistent ball flights than the new, undamaged balls.

 

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