Marton hosted the final as scheduled at the beginning of the year and after the previous semi-final at Manawatu it was Rangatira Pink playing off against Marton.

The slightly different format of two divisions of six teams playing round robin followed by the addition of a cross over semi-final and then a final allowed for extra golf to be played by all teams.

There were some closely contested matches, but Marton came through 5 – 3 to win the Shield and Pennant for 2023.

The final rankings;

Marton, Rangatira Pink, Rangatira Blue, Manawatu, Feilding 2, Wanganui, Eketahuna, Pahiatua, Levin, Palmerston North, Castlecliff and Feilding 1.