Wanganui Golf Club

Winter is Here

Hi Members,
We have been really fortunate with the weather up till now but as we are heading into the winter months the rain we have had in the last few days has changed the course conditions. The course has become soft and muddy underfoot creating slippery surfaces.
It is at this time we would like to remind all cart users to travel around the course with caution, follow all signage, and stay on as many cart paths as possible.

Thank you for your cooperation.
Happy Golfing

Ready for something a little different?
20 June

POWER TEES day - more power, more points - make it count!

We're introducing another Club Funday format designed to test your strategy, reward great shots, and add a bit of extra excitement to every tee box.

The Challenge
Every player must tee off:
• 6 holes from the Front Tees
• 6 holes from the Normal Tees
• 6 holes from the Back Tees

Men:
• Blue Tees
• White Tees
• Yellow Tees
Ladies:
• White Tees
• Yellow Tees
• Red Tees

Scoring Format
• Individual Stableford
• Men's handicaps based on White Tees
• Ladies' handicaps based on Yellow Tees

Power Tee Bonus Points
Front Tees
• Score as normal
Normal Tees
• Score points on the hole and receive 1 BONUS point
Back Tees
• Score points on the hole and DOUBLE your Stableford points

The further back you go, the bigger the reward!
Whether you're attacking from the front, playing smart from the middle, or taking on the challenge of the back markers, every tee shot matters.

Date: Saturday 20 June
Start: 10:30am Shotgun
Entry: $25: Open to all members and visitors. Book in DotGolf now
Gather your golfing mates, bring your best game, and see if you can master the Power Tees challenge

The 2026 Doig Bowl proudly sponsored by Balance Chartered Accountants was held over Kings Birthday and didn’t fail to live up to its billing as Wanganui Golf Clubs premiere men’s pairs golf tournament.

And the winning teams tied were
Peter Wallis/Jason Hulme 65-71 136pts
Keith Johnson/Ken Saunders 71-65 136 pts
Followed by:
Alan Mangan/Richard Muraahi 71-61. 132 pts
Lee Drummond/Bradley Wallis 67-64 131 pts
Ben Murphy/ Barry Shannon 68-62 130 pts

Individual leaderboard
Keith Johnson 41-35 76pts
Alan Mangan 40-35 75 pts
Peter Wallis 33-38 71 pts
Drew Rennie 39-31 70 pts
Caleb Tuck 40-29 69 pts

Saturdays weather was superb and the scoring reflected that. The course was immaculate with quick smooth greens. The highlight was Jonny van Delden’s hole in one but there was also a lot of great golf being played by the 24 pairs.
On Sunday afternoon the wind got up and the course changed completely and players struggled to keep the ball in play and on some of the greens. It was great to watch! We are so lucky to have a course of this quality (I may not have said this as my ball trickled off the 2nd green!) and thanks must go to our greens keeping staff.

Another well run Doig Bowl and thanks go to Wayne Luxton for his tireless work in managing the event. Congratulations to the winners not only of the tournament but also to the many on course prize winners. And thanks to all the 48 entrants for making it a great golfing weekend.

He’s done it again!
Jonny van Delden scored an ace - a hole in one - on the 9th hole at Belmont yesterday while competing in the Doig Dowl.
He caressed a high 8 iron with a touch of fade and watched it land and role up into the hole.
He then ran faster than Usain Bolt down the hill to the green to double check it had gone in.
It’s his second on that hole and third overall in a short golfing career.
Just remarkable. Great work Jonny

Here are the results from the Club Champs Finals on Saturday (and in one case Sunday as well).
Fabulous day at the Belmont Links.

Men's
Senior:
Caleb Tuck beat Barry Shannon 43rd hole
Intermediate (Middleweight):
Kevin Aanensen beat Drew Rennie 6 & 4
Junior:
Peter Wallis beat Bob Ashworth 3 & 2
C Grade:
Lindsay Anderson beat Craig Thiele 4 & 2
Senior Plate:
Bradley Wallis beat Sam Clark 21st hole
Intermediate Plate:
Paul Maguire beat Hadrian Lee 2 & 1
Intermediate Consolation:
Ben Murphy beat Andrew Gannon 4 & 2
Junior Plate:
Lee Drummond beat Randal Southee 3 & 2
Junior consolation:
Peter Redpath beat Shane Walker 1 up
C Grade Plate:
Hywel Davies beat Bob White -

Ladies
Silver:
Kylie McCosh beat Kittiya O’Callahan 35th
Bronze:
Sharon Souness beat Helen Dougherty 6 & 5
Silver Flight:
Caroline Scott beat Caron Thompson 1 up
Bronze 2:
Kaye Howe beat Peg Irvin 4 & 3

Men’s Best Qualifying Trophies
Powdrell Cup (Gross) Justin Newland and Jason Hulme
Captains Prize (Net) Ross Manson and Craig Thorpe
WGC Junior Cup (U-21) Joshua Stadtmueller

Men’s Strokeplay Trophies
One Tree Hill Cup (Senior A) Jason Hulme
Summerhays Trophy (Senior B) Grant Allen
Balgownie Cup (Intermediate) Drew Rennie
Andrews Cup (Junior) Jamie Searle and Mark Lithgow
Kitto Cup (C Grade) Ross Manson

Balance Accountants Doig Bowl 2026

Entries of the Doig Bowl continue to roll in. As of Sunday we had 41 confirmed names with a cap on entries at 64. It would be great to get to the 52 players we had last year.

So if you are interested in playing then just email me back on [email protected] or contact Wayne on 029 2220462

What is the Doig Bowl (see attached)
• Pairs event
• Your partner is based on a random draw, done on the Friday night
• Combined Stableford over two days
• Saturday 30th May and Sunday 31st May

NB: For those already confirmed, you will note a booking in DotGolf. This is not your actual tee time or playing partner, this is just to confirm your entry. Tee times and partners will be drawn on Friday night

Dinner
Please for those that have not confirmed as above can you email back to confirm if you wish to have dinner on Friday, Cost is $25.

Prize Table
It is all cash prizes and there are enough options to ensure everyone has a chance to win even if they only scored 20 points on Saturday and their partner is not talking to them on the Sunday. Each Prize will all be enough $$$ to give you the chance to earn your entry back or more

• Up to seven team prizes, combined two days
• 1st and 2nd best individuals over 2 days
• Best Team Saturday
• Best Team Sunday
• Most improved Team Saturday v Sunday
• Closest Pin to all Par 3, Saturday
• Closest 2nd Shot 14th , 2 divisions, Saturday
• Longest Drive, 2 divisions, Saturday
• Closest to Pin all Par 3, Sunday
• Closest 2nd Shot 14th , 2 divisions, Sunday
• Longest Drive, 2 divisions, Sunday

PM Fitzwater Cup
Also the best individual over the two days wins the PM Fitzwater Cup

Hole in One Jackpot $650
Jackpot will be on offer at $5 per round.
With the normal raffle if not struck. Separate raffle for each day.

Calcutta Tickets
Tickets are on sale, there is a book in the Proshop and one at the Bar

Some of the winners from Saturdays club champs finals. Club Patron Peter Follows was on hand to dish out the silverware.