The stableford event sponsored by Caltex Taura marked the beginning of the 2020 year of golf.
The new syllabus will see a continuous year of golf events instead of the summer and winter seasons.
Robyn Downs started the year well with an excellent score of 39 points to win A-grade while our rapidly improving golfer Larysa Phillingham was runner-up with 38 points.
B-grade winner was Barb Nation with 28 points with Chris beard runner-up with 36 points.
Ball winners: Heather Long, Liz Mulcahy, Francie Mark, Mandy McGrath and Joyce Tavener all with 34 points.
We welcome a new nearest-to-the-pin sponsor for the 14th hole, Lindsay’s Jewels and Gifts.
Nearest-to-the-pins: Third Blossom’s with Love: Robyn Downs; Sixth Tatura Hot Bread: Joyce Tavener; Ninth Café Alofa: Sheryl Curran; 14th Lindsay’s Jewels and Gifts: Heather Long.
Summer 4BBB Knockout is nearing completion of the second round with most players having played their matches, which have to be played on or before the January 31.
Monthly Medal will not be awarded in January, with the first medal for the year to be awarded in February.
Wednesday’s event: Stroke, sponsor Drummonds Golf.
Nine-hole event: Stroke, front nine.
We were saddened to learn of the passing of two of our valued members last week.
Olive Stammers who was a valued member for many years, and enjoyed her golf, passed away at the grand age of 95 years. Our condolences to her family and friends.
Members were saddened to hear of the passing of Bett Miller who was a most popular women's golf captain of Hill Top. Our condolences to her family and friends.
-by W.O.F.
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