News and results from Gisborne and East Coast golf clubs

The Full Send Long Drive and Putting Comp being held at Poverty Bay Golf Club on Friday, January 24, is gaining momentum as more entries come in. The competition is open to anyone.

Poverty Bay

It is nearly 50 and counting for entries so far for the Full Send Long Drive and Putting Comp to be held at Poverty Bay’s Awapuni Links course on Friday, January 24.

“We’re closing in on the first 50 registrations, so be sure to snag one of the last few spots to get a free hat,” co-organiser Rees Witters said. “It’s awesome to see such a variety of people signing up - girls and boys, men and women, members and non-members, Gizzy locals, and even people from out of town. This event is truly for everyone.”

Witters said they would love to see more juniors and women registering.

“There are heaps of prizes, with equal prizes across all categories, so no one misses out.

“The putting comp is getting a big upgrade. Here’s a little secret - it’s an 18-hole putting championship spread across three greens, and you’ll have four attempts to nail it. All this fun for just $20, which also gets you into the long drive comp.

“It’s going to be a great day, so don’t miss out. Register now and bring your friends and family along too.”

To register, go to https://bit.ly/Full-Send-Entry.

Electrinet Park

The She Loves Golf programme comes to a grand finale end at Electrinet Park on Sunday, January 26.

A 9-hole competition is being held to see how far those involved in the 12-week programme have progressed, and organisers have put out an invite to other women club players in the district keen to show their support for the newbies.

The competition is open to golfers and non-golfers alike and will feature stableford and net sections, approaches, long drives and spot prizes.

Registration is at 12 noon and tee-off is from 12.45pm.

For more information or to book a spot, text your name to Holly Miller at 0210545534.

Patutahi

SUNDAY - Men’s net, senior division: T. Hindmarsh 65, P. Molloy 66, P. Hokianga 67, P. Summersby 68, L. Anania 68, H. Harris 68.

Junior division: Sel Skudder 65, J. Phillips 66, C. Brown 68.

Women’s net: S. Gray 69.

Twos: J. Neilson.

Eagle on 10: L. Anania.

SUNDAY (Dec 22) - Men’s net: K. Jones 59, J. Blair 70, L. Anania 71, D. Wilson 71, A. Nimmo 71.

SATURDAY - Enterprise Motor Group Xmas Hams tournament, division 1 men, net: L. Owen 61.

Gross: P. Stewart 69.

Stableford: E. Brown Jr 39, J. Devery 39, C. Jeffrey 39, R. Smith 38, T. Adamson 38, B. Colbert 37, W. Aupouri 37, H. Harris 37, B. Matoe 37, D. Pohatu 37.

Division 2 men, net: S. Rolls 66

Gross: G. Brown 76.

Stableford: D. Pilitati 39, N. Bunting 39, D. Williams 39, M. Abraham 39, P. Johnston 38, J. Neilson 38, M. Dodgshun 37, J. Ibbetson 37, J. Priestley 37, P. Summersby 37, L. Green 37.

Division 3 men, net: J. Van Der Velde 57.

Gross: J. Sheridan 76.

Stableford: K. Dodgshun 47, C. Kirkpatrick 45, D. Quinn 43, P. Tinnelly 41, S. Nepe 40, M. Broad 40, D. Maloy 40, B. Williams 40, P. Stevenson 39, M. Van Der Velde 39, S. Fookes 38, D. Cook 38.

Division 1 women, net: D. Johnston 67.

Gross: S. Pohatu 75.

Stableford: E. Wynyard 38, R. Hiko 38, S. Gray 38.

Division 2 women, net: J. Smith 65.

Gross: A. Reeves 92.

Stableford: C. Te Rito 39, C. Holland 37.

FRIDAY (Dec 29) - Meat pack 9-hole stableford, division 1: P. Johnston 20, T. Green 19, G. Brown 19, L. Jamieson 19, A. Hindmarsh 19, L. Owen 19.

Division 2: P. Tinnelly 25, A. Archer 23, G. Holland 21, D. Maloy 21, G. Roadley 20, S. Fookes 19.

Te Puia Hot Springs

SUNDAY - Men’s stableford: M. Higham 35, R. Clark 35.

Women’s stableford: I. Ngarimu 34, R. Ngatai 31.

COMING UP: SUNDAY, Summer Cup.