Club Day February 10th 2024

With all of the hype surrounding the pro-am over, last Saturday was much quieter at the club.

Steve Gill was in fine form, scoring an nett 61 to defeat Neil Duncan by a close margin, despite Neil setting a new personal best.

It was less close on the women's side of the draw, with Bev Pool victorious. 

Two's: Caleb Minson and Sam Gavin

Nearest the pin: Greg Samson 

Jackpot two's and nett eagles were not struck.

2024 Simes Cup and Bascand Cups and Minson Salver.

Entries are now open for this tournament.

This is one of Canterbury's oldest golf tournaments, dating back to the early 1930s. 

When: 16 March 2024

Event: mixed over 27 holes—American Foursomes.

Entry fee: $80.00 per pair, which includes afternoon tea.

Entries Closed:  March 24.

Please complete the attached entry form and return it to Mike.

Ladies Interclub Competition. 

The Hanmer Springs Ladies team made a solid start to the year this Monday. 

2 wins from 4 games sets up a  good platform to continue the season.

Well done to Bev Pool, Nicky West, Louise Pearce and Sandy Samson.

Selwyn Vet's and Course Closure

We are hosting Selwyn Vets Mon 19th -Wed 21st and the course will be closed to members and the public until 1pm each day. The Wednesday midweek golf tournament will take place at 1230pm (1hour later than normal).

 Caleb's USA Scholarship

We are delighted for member, Caleb Minson, who will be attending Wheeling's University in West Virginia, USA, on a scholarship. Caleb will play golf and study in the United States for the next four years after winning the scholarship based on his skill and potential as a player.   If you encounter Caleb throughout the course, make sure to give him a pat on the back.

New Zealand Seniors Championship.

Adam Jacks, Joe Gantley, and Brent Berry played at the New Zealand Senior Championships at Hastings from February 8–10.

The event was played over 54 holes, with a record 240 players from 75 clubs in the field. All three Hanmer players made the cut to play the final round at Bridge Pa Golf Course.

A couple of special highlights were Joe Gantley scoring a hole in one on the par-3 16^th at Bridge Pa and Brent Berry being paired with Steve Williams, the one-time caddy of Tiger Woods. 

The final results after three rounds were

Brent Berry 237/73rd overall

Joe Gantley 240/93rd overall

Adam Jacks is 243/107^th overall.