PGA Member, Matthew Davis from Ashburton GC, has been offering primary schools in the district the chance to have a go at golf.
Ranging from year 1 through to year 8, last year Matt says he saw 1800 kids with a similar programme.
After having a go in school, Matt offers after school programmes, as well as team golf and coaching opportunities on Sundays at the club.
On top of all this he's been helping Methven Golf Club start up Youth Golf on Sundays and they've already attracted 12-14 new youth players from this!
Graham KeenAorangi Club and Development Manager
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Golf Club and Facility Guidance (COVID-19)
This advisory contains:
Guidance for Golf at Alert Level 2
COVID-19 Related Guidance on the Rules of Golf
General Guidance for Golf Clubs and Facilities
Support Resources for Golf Clubs and Facilities
https://www.golf.co.nz/NewsMedia/Article.aspx?id=4192
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As you are all aware Covid-19 has had a major impact on local Golf, most importantly Aorangi pennants.
Our pennant season provides valuable data for Aorangi selectors and helps shape our six man teams for the end of year Interprovincial events.
Due to Pennants being cancelled we are doing things a little differently compared to previous years.
Our Masters and Senior selectors will be assembling eight-nine man squads and running events, pitting players from both masters and seniors against each other, utilising these results to aid in the selection of the final six players to contest both senior and master interprovincial events.
Attendance at...
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As of Tuesday the 28th of April, the following golf courses in the Aorangi region have communicated that they will be open to their club members only (No Green Fee Players).
Each club has, and is committed to applying all 20 guidelines as stipulated by the Government and NZ Golf. Every player is required to follow ALL instructions as documented and displayed at each golf club.
Tee bookings must be made with your club prior to arriving at the club and strict conditions are being applied and policed around this. If you have any questions or concerns about what you can and...
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2020 Aorangi Pennants Competition Cancellation - Covid-19
15 April 2020
Last evening the Aorangi Board held a special meeting to discuss the process for exiting Covid-19 Level 4 and the implications of Level 3 for golf in Aorangi.
With level 3 requiring restrictions on numbers for gatherings, 2 metre spacing between players, hygiene requirements for clubs on and off the course and no opening of club houses, it has become impossible for pennants to continue for 2020.
This applies to ALL pennants, no exceptions.
Regards
Blair Franklin
Chairperson
Aorangi Golf Association
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Golf Club and Facility Guidance (COVID-19)
Last guidance issued: Wednesday 24 March 2020View onlineView as PDFThis advisory contains:
· General Guidance for Golf Clubs and Facilities
· COVID–19 Government Financial Support Package
General Guidance
As of 11.59 pm on Wednesday 25 March, New Zealand will be at COVID-19 Alert Level 4.
This means New Zealanders not working in essential services must stay at home and stop all interactions with others outside of your household. This is a major step for the country however eradicating this disease is vital to protect people’s health and ensure our health system can cope and look after New Zealanders who become sick.The move to...
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Unfortunately due to the Covid-19 virus, the Aorangi Junior Golf Tournament on 23 April has been CANCELLED.
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18 March 2020
This evening the Aorangi Golf Association Board met to discuss our position on the Covid-19 virus and how we as an association will manage this unprecedented situation.
After a lengthy discussion which covered all aspects of the game, it has been decided that ALL Pennant golf (both men and women) along with any other Aorangi managed tournaments will be cancelled until the 3rd May 2020.
With an already crowded calendar, the cancelled games will not be replayed. We are aware that this may advantage some teams while disadvantaging others, but I would expect that all clubs show and have an understanding at...
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The below video covers what factors are included in the new Handicap formula.
Click the link https://youtu.be/4h-MSJxmtpA
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New Zealand Golf Events
As many of you will have seen, the New Zealand Government has placed strict controls around people entering New Zealand and many events, sporting occasions and gatherings around New Zealand are being cancelled or postponed to reduce the threat of COVID-19 spreading.New Zealand Golf has carefully considered our upcoming event schedule and made the decision to cancel or postpone all events through until at least 10 May. This decision has been taken with the support and input of the PGA, host clubs, and a range of other stakeholders.While many of our events will have less than 500...
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