9 Hole Golfers on Par at Walton

The annual Interclub Team competition between Ngaruawahia, St Andrew’s Hamilton and Walton was held on Friday October 2 at the Walton Golf course in surprisingly perfect spring conditions. The 30 players enjoyed this opportunity to rekindle and foster friendships, while undertaking the golfing challenges presented to them. As the scorecards came in, it was clear that most competitors had struggled to play to their handicap. However, there were some outstanding achievements. Best Gross was scored by Fiona Pickett on her home turf. The top three stableford scores were also from three Walton competitors – Michelle Carter, Karen Martin and Jan Parry. Making a clean sweep of the day was the Walton team, who won the Interclub trophy for the Best Stableford Average by a slim margin of 1.20 ahead of St Andrew’s Hamilton team.

Picture attached - Pictured is the winning team left to right Jan Parry, Karen Martin, Leanne Wright, Sue Rea, Ivy Radcliffe, Fiona Pickett, Cathie Stevenson, Jo Stuff, Jo Williams, Lorraine Mettam, Hannah Sutherland. Not pictured Michelle Carter.

WALTON WOMEN TOP FOUR AT 4BBB GOLF

There were 64 ladies from 24 clubs around the North Island competing in the 4 Ball Match Play Tournament held on 17 and 18 September . The course was beautifully groomed for this popular and highly-rated competition. There was a buzz of excitement for the golf during the day and the fun times in the evening proved highly amusing with everyone dressed in Flower Power themed costumes. Also entertainment was provided by local members who had formed a band for the occasion. Prize giving was Friday evening and the winners were Division 1 - Kate Davidson/Dianne Sweeney (Walton). Runner-up - Robyn Pellow/Nicky Pellow (Ngaruawahia). Division 2- Tania Scott/Rhonda May (Walton) Runner-Up - Judy Charlton(Turangi)Rachel Young (Putaruru). There were nine Twos recorded over the course of the two days.