Each year Sport Canterbury celebrates the outstanding dedication of our region’s sportspeople, coaches, officials, administrators and volunteers. Kazuma Kobori was nominated for the Canterbury Young Sportsman of the Year award for his remarkable achievements in 2019.
Across all categories, the nominees represent the “best of the best” – in their sport, in our community, across New Zealand, and often on top of the world. Kobori was one of 18 nominees vying for the title. He was selected as a finalist along with other nominees from Rugby League, Cricket and Cycling. This year’s awards were announced via an online platform where Kobori...
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A stellar field of Canterbury's top amateurs will turn out for the Golf Warehouse Canterbury 4BBB Championship being held at Waimairi Beach Golf Club this Sunday 21 June.
Demand to play in the Men's Championship has been unprecedented with 25 pairs balloted out. The cut-off for the men's field was a combined handicap of 7.9.
It would seem that that most of our top players are itching for opportunities to get out and compete after COVID-19. Adding to the quality field are a number of players that have currently returned from University in America which include Tom Parker, Dominic Brettkelly, Marcel Boet,...
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Russley Life Member and long time friend of Canterbury Golf Ernie Poole recenty passed away at the age of 87 due to natural causes.
Ernie was widely regarded as an "encylopedia of golf knowledge" with an excellent understanding of the rules of golf, course rating, handicapping and the like.
In terms of Canterbury Golf he made major contributions to the CGRA, Course Rating, and in recent times statistical analysis of golf club membership trends and issues.
A memorial service for Ernie is being held on Friday July 3rd at 1pm in the chapel at St Andrew’s College.
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Clearwater Golf Club has appointed Luke Taylor (CEO) and Aiden Berry (General Manager) to its management team.
Kevin Simcock, board chairman, said that to be able to employ two people of the calibre of Luke and Aiden is incredibly exciting for the club and its future.
“Luke’s area of responsibility will cover Management and Leadership, Finance and Governance, Communication, Brand and Profile and relationships with Clearwater Residents Owners Association, Peppers hotel and other key parties.
“Aiden’s focus will be golf centric and include the Course, Member Experience, Club Events and Golf Promotion,” he said.
When the club started advertising for a general manager it...
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Please see below the information we have received from Canterbury Golf Clubs about their status for golf starting Thursday 14 May under Alert Level 2. This page is being updated as we receive the information.
Please note the following key points which apply to all golf clubs.
All players must adhere to the conditions issued by each golf club.
All players must register their details on arrival.
Clubs will have staff/volunteers to assist players, please follow their instruction.
Players must maintain a minimum distance of at least two metres between themselves and other players.
Golf Club
Status
Method of Booking
Tee Times Available
Other specifications
Akaroa Golf Club
18 holes open to...
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Due to COVID-19 the Canterbury Golf Annual Awards Dinner normally held early June is postponed.
At the July Executive Committee Meeting a date in August/September will be considered based on the current and projected restrictions relating to COVID-19 at that time.
It is Canterbury Golf's desire, if possible, to hold a full celebration of achievements in the last year if this can be managed in a timely fashion. Otherwise an alternative method for making awards will be considered.
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Due to restrictions with COVID-19 Canterbury Golf has made the decision to cancel the upcoming Tour Championship that was scheduled for 10 May 2020. The Tour Championship is an event we enjoy hosting to provide the opportunity for our sponsors and key volunteer management to play alongside the leading Canterbury players on the Order of Merit. Our priority is to consider the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at this time.
The Tour Championship would have been the final event on the Canterbury Golf Order of Merit where the winners of the various categories would have been announced and awarded their...
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Canterbury golf clubs are coming under tremendous pressure from members and the golfing public to open their courses next Tuesday when Alert Level 3 kicks in. Club management have been inudated with calls and enquiries as to if and when they will open and people trying to get a tee time.
However what most of the golfing community are not aware of, are the restrictions or "guidelines" that come with opening. Some of these are:
A COVID-19 safety plan must be in place, including risk controls for any staff that may be on site (see note below).
All players must be registered to...
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Long standing Bottle Lake Golf Club member Alan H Brown passed away due to natural causes on 16 April aged 89. Alan was an outgoing, friendly man and member of the Eagles Society since 1975 holding most positions in the Canterbury District, including Treasurer from 1977-1980, Club Captain 1982-1983, President 1985-1986 and became a Life Member in 2003. He was also President of the Windsor Golf Club from 1973-1974 and on the Canterbury Management Committee from 1969-1977 and President in 1974.
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"The Framework for a Strategic Response to the Coronavirus Crisis" - Guiding private clubs through the short-term and long-term financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Written by Raymond P. Cronin Founder & Chief Innovator Club Benchmarking
This is an excellent resource on how clubs can respond to the current crisis. Although it is American based and 34 pages long it is well worth the read. The principles outlined are applicable to clubs here.
A couple of key take outs:
You need to encourage your members to think like owners not customers. This will change their attitude to things like membership fee rebates etc.
Clubs Compete on...
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