Canterbury Golf women's recent events have been dogged with inclement weather and Monday 30 November was no exception when the cold southerly wind and rain struck the Women's annual CRYSTALP Jewellery Sponsored Ringers Tournament at the Kaiapoi golf course.
This was reflected in the scores but the winners, Weedons Golf Club with the pairing of Vicki Ward and Gail Parkinson returned a creditable total score of 69 stableford points, in the conditions. Close behind on 68 points were Waitikiri's Lynley Watts and Marianne McCormick and in third place with 67 points, was Charteris Bay represented by Debby Redmond and Denise Whitbread on a countback from Clearwater's Julie...
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A new, rejuvenated and rebranded Smiths City are partnering with Canterbury Golf to sponsor a couple of projects.
The first has been the Spring She Loves Golf 6's series that has taken place through November at Waitikiri, Harewood, Bottle Lake, and Russley Golf Clubs. Smiths City have generously donated spot and participation prizes including a lucky participant draw for a Sleepyhead Queens Size Bed and an LG Soundbar. Over 200 participations are anticipated for this series targeted at new women golfers that will end at Russley next Monday. Another series is being proposed for the New Year and will again be...
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A stellar performance by the Canterbury Men's Team has seen them lift the trophy at the New Zealand Men's Interprovincial played at Whitford Park Golf Club this week.
The Canterbury Men's team are pictured back row from left, Mike Taylor (Manager), Zach May, Kazuma Kobori, Reid Hilton, Kerry Chuck (Selector). Front row from left Andrew Green, Mike Toeke, Matt McLean.
Canterbury last won the title in 2000 with the team of Eddie Lee, Jay Davies, Andrew Hobbs, Tim Evett, Isaac Randall and Nigel Davis.
"It's so difficult when you have so many teams that can win the event". Said Andrew Hobbs, the winning...
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The Canterbury Men's Team have fought back from a round one loss to go through the remaining rounds unbeaten and top their section with 5 points and 23 games.
The team have dug deep to close out must win matches to deservedly book their spot in the semi final against Hawkes Bay. The other semi final will be played between North Harbour and Taranaki.
The semi final matches tee off at 7.30am Saturday morning, live scoring available on the NZ Golf website, click here to view.
It's a fantastic effort by the whole team, we wish them all the best.
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It is with pleasure that Canterbury Golf announces a sponsor partnership with Hazlett Insurance to support development of junior golf in Canterbury.
Hazlett Insurance is part of the Hazlett group. A Canterbury owned and operated business with a focus on high quality personalised service, a belief in putting people first and valuing quality long term relationships. Their insurance business has grown quickly on the back of these values, the relationships of the wider group and the success in building a quality team.
“Hazlett Insurance views its partnership with Canterbury Golf as an outstanding opportunity to develop a mutually beneficial program that delivers...
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The NZ Men's Interprovincial is underway at Whitford Park Golf Club.
Canterbury Men's Team from left Zach May, Reid Hilton, Mike Toeke, Andrew Green, Matt McLean, Kazuma Kobori, Mike Taylor (Manager)
Live scoring is available on the NZ Golf website here.
Round
Match
Results
RD 1
Canterbury v Manawatu Wanganui
2-3 loss
RD 2
Canterbury v Aorangi
5-0 win
RD 3
Bye
RD 4
Canterbury v Tasman
5-0 win
RD 5
Canterbury v Taranaki
4-1 win
RD 6
Canterbury v Otago
3.5-1.5 win
RD 7
Canterbury v Northland
3.5 - 1.5 win
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The Women's Champions Day and Gross Stableford Rosebowl Tournament was held yesterday and a tough, cold day out greeted the players with the strong winds and occasional showers at Templeton golf course
Catherine Bell of Christchurch withstood the conditions to return a 36 hole gross total of 151 which included a stunning 71 in the afternoon to claim the Champion of Champions title for 2020. Rachel Eder of Clearwater came in second with a steady 81 and 80, ahead of Amy Weng, Pegasus, in third place at 166.
The Hagley Trophy for 36 hole net was won by Rhonda Hira of Avondale with 152, a comeback for Rhonda...
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Due to the postponement of the Pollock Cup Final on 8 November due to adverse weather conditions, an alternate day has now been confirmed for Sunday 24 January 2021 at Waitikiri Golf Club, starting at 12.30pm.
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Courtesy of NZ Golf
Amelia Garvey is finally teeing it up in her first major championship as she joins Lydia Ko in the US Women’s Open field.
Like Ko, Garvey aspires of winning “majors and medals” and has already had numerous close calls with playing in major championships in her young amateur career, particularly with the US Women’s Open.
She’s now received an exemption into the final major of the year which will be played at Champions Golf Club from December 11 – 14.
The 20-year-old originally missed out on an invite by a single spot in the World Amateur Golf Rankings. As the...
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Due to the postponement of last Sunday’s Finals Day, an alternate day has been confirmed for the Men's Semi-Finals and Finals - Sunday 6 December at Waitikiri Golf Club.
Starting times and tees remain unchanged.
A decision is yet to be made regarding the Women's Pollock Cup Final.
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