"We put in a bid to host it two years ago and we won. We spent two years planning the event. There's been a lot of work into making this happen."
One hundred and thirty-six people from around the country took part in the championships.
Raymond Erikson from Cambridge."We had 96 men and 40 women. They were mainly from the North Island with some players from the South Island."
He says hosting the event was 'great' for Stratford.
"We have had 40 campervans turn up. All the players are avid golfers and have been playing for years."
Ann Braithmore from the Strathmore Golf Club.Stratford Golf Club president Matthew McDonald says the help of sponsors made the event possible.
"We're very thankful for the sponsors who helped make this happen."
Peter Rankin from Wellington.NZVGA secretary Launa Seddon says the championships were well organised.
"The Stratford Golf Club had done a great job of organising the event."
Carolyn Cressey from Warkworth.Stratford mayor Neil Volzke says it was 'fantastic' to have the significant national event in Stratford.
"It was a great chance to show our visitors some old-fashioned hospitality."
Claire Tippett from Waipukurau.Results:
Best Gross Ladies: Ann Braithwaite, runner-up Claire Tippett
Best Net Ladies: Gretchen Potter, runner-up Sharon Buchanan
Best Stableford Ladies: Josie Keegan, runner-up Sally Kwon
Men's Champion Seniors: Darryl Baird
Men's Champion Senior Reserves: Richard Tippett
Men's Intermediate Champion: Brian Erickson
Men's Intermediate Reserves: Mark Benjamin
Men's Junior Champion: Barry Knowles
Men's Junior Reserves: Harley Simpson
