Family, friends and award recipients gathered at Russley Golf Club on the evening of Friday 15 July to celebrated and recognise those who have made significant contributions to Canterbury Golf both as representative players and voiunteers. Many of the rep players were away plying their trade overseas, and a couple of service award recipients could not make it due to illness. Pictured above are the recpients that attended on the night - From left Aaron Forsyth, Matt McLean, Terry Waghorn, Dominic Brettkelly, Reid Hilton, and Sue Polson.
The full list of recipients were:
Service Award for Golfing Achievement
Kazuma Kobori (Senior and NZ...
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The Ashby Bergh Trophy and McGuire Hendon Cup matches were played at Lincoln Golf Club on Sunday in cool, wintery conditions with the course in great order.
The Ashby Bergh Trophy match was between Tai Tapu (Canterbury Central Patterson Cup Winner) and Rangiora Green (Canterbury North Templeton Cup Winner) with the Tai Tapu team of, from left Jason Blair, Scott Ward, Henry Siave, Sean Spencer, Derek Watson and Rod Frewen defeating Rangiora’s Ross Campbell, Eric Crawford, Karl Rollinson, Jim Dwyer, Tony Burgess and Rob Duncan 3.5-2.5 and making it back-to-back victories in the competition for the Canterbury Central club.
The McGuire Hendon...
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The Annual Canterbury North vs Marlborough representative fixture was held at Kaikoura Golf Club on the Sunday.
The Senior Men (pictured right) defeated Marlborough 9-3, winning the morning foursomes 4-0 and the afternoon singles 5-3.
The Intermediate Men defeated Marlborough 7.5-4.5, winning 3.5-.5 in the foursomes and drew their singles 4-4.
An overall win to Canterbury North 16.5-7.5
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Canterbury Golf is now seeking expressions of interest for the Manager positions for the 2022 Canterbury Boys & Girls Representative Teams. These are rewarding roles that contribute to the ongoing success of Canterbury Golf.
The purpose of these positions is to assist players to ensure they are supported and managed to perform at their best while representing Canterbury. The available roles and their job descriptions can be found below:
Boys Representative Team Manager
Girls Representative Team Manager
Applications in writing, outlining relevant skills and experience can be emailed to blair@canterburygolf.co.nz.
Applications close Friday 22 July 2022.
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The Toby Richards Trophy and Cresswell Cup matches were played at Charteris Golf Club yesterday in fine, sunny conditions with the course in great order.
The Cresswell Cup match was between Waimairi Beach (Winner of Metropolitan A) and Rangiora Green (Winner of Templeton Cup) with some very close matches before the Rangiora team of, from left Karl Rollinson, Ross Campbell, Rob Duncan, Martin Ashton, Maurice McNally, Tony Burgess and Eric Crawford (Pictured right) Absent: Jim Dwyer, defeated Waimairi Beach's Dom Robinson, Jeff Wigney, Steve Priest, Craig Prior, Chris Anngow, Dave Smith, Lloyd Dungey and Chris Hand 5-3
The Toby Richards Trophy between Waimairi...
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Are you looking for an employment opportunity that combines your passion for golf with delivering a quality participant experience? If so, Canterbury Golf seeks a passionate programme coordinator to promote and deliver fun and engaging events. The Participation Coordinator role will be involved in raising the profile of golf as an accessible and inclusive sport by providing multiple opportunities to get involved with golf aimed at young people, families and adults.
This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive organisation that is responsible for providing opportunities to get into golf and leading the development of golf in the Canterbury region...
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Charteris Bay's long reign as Boyle Cup Champions came to an end yesterday in their 21st defence when they were defeated 3-2 by Amberley in a very close affair with two matches going to the 17th and another to the 18th. Charteris Bay had held the Boyle Cup since defeating Greendale on 13th April 2018 so it will leave a big gap in the club's trophy cabinet.
Amberley will now contact Canterbury clubs to request expressions of interest to challenge for the Boyle Cup and conduct a ballot of those interested.
Yesterday's winning team, who will be looking forward to defending their first...
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After the tournament was cancelled last year due to inclement weather the 2022 Golf Warehouse 4BBB Championship was held at the same venue - Pegasus Golf Club. A full field turned out and braved the cold conditions on a well turned out championship layout.
There was some good scoring, none better than former Canterbury Rep Andrew Green who fired a four under par 68 that included a bogey on the par 5 18th hole. He led his team to victory in the men's championship, with partner Jed Robertson chiming in on the last couple of holes for a combined score of...
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Former Canterbury Womens Golf Association (CWGA) President and McLeans Island Life Member Annette Laugesen passed away recently after a brief battle with cancer.
Her contribution to golf in Canterbury started in 1988 when she joined the CWGA as a committee member and remained on the committee until she was elected Vice President in 2000, and then President in 2002 until to 2003. During this time she was also the Canterbury delegate to the New Zealand Women's Golf Council.
Annette was still active playing golf and serving her club up until her passing.
Her funeral service is being held at Lamb & Hayward in...
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A top field of Canterbury amateurs will turn out for the Golf Warehouse Canterbury 4BBB Championship being held at Pegasus Golf Club this Sunday 19 June.
Demand to play in this championship has been strong with many pairs balloted out of both the men's and women's fields.
The men's title will be hotly contested with a high-quality field. There are seven pairings with a combined "plus" handicap. Leading the field are the pairing of Canterbury reps Zach May and Dominic Brettkelly on a combined +4.9. They are closely followed by the "Golf Warehouse" pairing of Reid Hilton and Peter Brinsdon, and then...
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