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Inaugural Manawatu Wanganui Masters.

The final day went a little bit longer for the Masters' Men in the inaugural Manawatu Wanganui Masters which was played recently.

Foxton Golf Club's Denny Thompson equalled the low round of the day by shooting a 2 under 70 managed to move up the leaderboard and tie with Feidlings Tony Chettleburgh on a two-round score of 148. They were one shot clear of Hawkes Bays Michael Trass. It took three holes to separate the players with Tony Chettleburgh making birdie on the 18th the second time around to claim the Inaugural Manawatu Wanganui Masters trophy.

Manawatu's Lisa Herbert had a much easier time in the Women's Masters by firing her second 72 for a two-round total of 144 and claiming the Women's Masters trophy.

In the Women's Horowhenua Open Wanganui Golf Club's Tara Raj eased away to a four-shot win over Casey Chettleburgh by firing a 69 on the final day.

In the Men's Horowhenua Open there were moves made by Feilding Members Ryan Rooney and Liam Finlayson who both shot final round 70's. This resulted in Liam jumping up into second place while Ryan ended up tied third with Manawatu's Kaleb Idemaru and Wellington Sam Marsters. They couldn't catch overnight leader Zack Swanwick who added to his New Zealand Under 16's title last week.

Levin Golf Club has agreed to hold the Manawatu Wanganui Masters alongside the Horowhenua Open again in 2023.