A very quiet week compared to previous weeks no thanks to our wet weather.  On Saturday the Club competition was a medal round and in group 1 first was Brett Sargent with nett 71 and he got that on countback from Inia Rademakers also on 71 and third was Damion Kauika on nett 72.  Stu Northe took out group 2 with nett 69, with Terry Adamson second with nett 72 and Laurence Butler was third with nett 76.  Ray Cocks and Stu Northe both scored two holes in two.  Sunday golf was a wash out as were the Vet’s on Tuesday. 
 
The Club competition this Saturday is a medal round.  As this is the final report of the year Mahunga Golf Club would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year.  Hopefully the weather is conducive to lots of golf being played over the holiday season.

​Maurice O'Reilly

On Saturday Mahunga held its Christmas Cheer Stableford Tournament.  A good filed was assembled and a good day was had by all with all the Wairarapa clubs represented and visitors from Pahiatua, Te Marua & Levin.  In the ladies division Salina Lange was the winner and had bragging rights with 38 points with Liz Benseman second on 37 points and that was from Wendy Sutherland also on 37 points.  Michelle Coley was fourth with 36 points.  In men’s group 1 Inia Rademakers was first on countback with 39 points, and that was from Jason walker and Kavarn Walker also on 39 points.  Meki Lauvi was fourth with 38 points.  In men’s group 2 Ken Kakahi was first with 39 points.  Phil Archibald was second on countback with 38 points and that was from Wayne Evans.  Bob Eadie was fourth with 37 points.  In men’s group 3 Layton Kawana was first with 43 points, with Jack McGlashan 2nd with 41 points.  Brett Armour was third on countback with 39 points from Graham Duckett fourth also with 39 points.  Longest drives went to Jason Walker, Stu Northe, Maurice O’Reilly and Michelle Coley.  Nearest the pins went to Graham Duckett, Colin Finlayson, Graeme Dick and Kavarn Walker.  Holes in two were scored by Chris Wenden, Jason Walker, Wayne Evans, Allan Biel, Colin Finlayson, Steve Walton, Sam McLean, Inia Rademakers, Ken Kakahi, Byron Karaitiana, Mark Logan and Kavarn Walker who got two of them.
 
Sunday was a lot quieter than Saturday and the Club competition was a stableford round.  Mark Logan was first with 42 points, with Zeb Livingston second with 36 points and Anita Karaitiana third with 35 points.  Anita also scored the only hole in two on the day.
 
This weekend the Club competitions are medal rounds on both Saturday and Sunday.  Good golfing to all those travelling to Levin and Castlepoint’s Christmas Cheers this Saturday.

​Maurice O'Reilly

On Saturday the final of the Mahunga Shoot Out was played.  The Shoot Out was resurrected after a few years absence and has proved popular during the year and culminating in a great day on Saturday.  19 finalists started the day with the one with the worst nett score going out on every hole.  There were quite a few chip offs required to decide who was out.  Doing the walk of shame and going out on the first hole was Laurence Butler.  Going down the 16th there were four players in contention Shane Hawkins, Jason Walker, Terry Fleet and Damion Kauika.  Terry Fleet walked away from the 16th safe while the other three went into a chip off.  Shane Hawkins went out there and the other two progressed to the 17th.  The same thing happened on the 17th with Terry Fleet safe and Damion Kauika and Jason Walker having to have a chip off with Jason going out.  Neither Damion Kauika and Terry Fleets drives down the 18th were spectacular with Terry having to chip out from the trees and Damion going down the 8th.  But on the green Terry was there for 4 and was getting a shot while Damion was there for 3 and wasn’t getting a shot.  Terrys putt was a big one up hill to the hole while Damion’s was a lot closer but sideways and downhill to the hole.  Terry managed to sink his putt meaning Damion had to get his putt to go to a chip out but it missed and Terry Fleet who had been the most consistent player on the day gained a well deserved victory.  A great day was had by all and Terry paid special thanks to his caddy, wife Val, who helped him out all day.
 
On Sunday the Club competition was a medal round and first was James Jackson with nett 67, with Stu Northe second with nett 68 and Jason Walker third with nett 70.  Malcolm Benseman 2 holes in two.
 
This weekend the Mahunga Christmas Stableford tournament is being held on Saturday.  Entries are still open and entry fee is $30 per player with registrations at 9am and a shotgun start at 10am.  You must produce your vaccination certificate to play in the tournament at registration and to get a scorecard.  See the website for more information and enter online or email your entry to match.mahungagolfclub@gmail.com.  On Sunday the competition is a stableford round.

Maurice O'Reilly

The Club competition on Saturday was a medal round and first was Reece Calkin with nett 68 from Darren Calkin with 69 nett.  Alan Biel was third with nett 72 and Meki Lauvi fourth with nett 73.  Meki Lauvi scored two holes in two and the nearest the pins went to Reece Calkin, Chic Reiri, Graeme Dick and Michelle Coley.
 
Sundays competition was also medal and in group 1 first was Paul Haxton with nett 69 and he got that on count back from Zeb Livingston, with Darryl Coley third with nett 70 and Ray Cocks fourth with nett 73.  In group 2 Maurice O’Reilly was first with nett 66, with Brian Chappell third with nett 67.  Steve Blundsen was third with nett 68 with Denis Hutchby fourth with nett 71.  Holes in two were scored by Greg Granich, Brett Armour and Zeb Livingston.
 
This Saturday is the final of the Shoot Out starting at 8am for those involved.  For those not involved in the Shoot Out the club competition is a medal round with tee off at 11am from the 8th tee.  Sundays competition is also a medal round.  Don’t forget on Saturday 4th December is Mahunga Christmas Stableford.  Entry is $30 with a shotgun start at 10.00am followed by plenty of Christmas cheer.  Get you entries in now because the field is limited to the first 100 entries.
 
All the best to those in the Shoot Out.  Good golfing and pity the poor person who goes out on the first hole!

Maurice O'Reilly