Corona Virus Update: Golf & COVID-19
With the Corona Virus situation constantly evolving, it is essential that all clubs stay up to date with all relevant information.
NZ Golf are updating the below link daily with all developments and best practice.
https://www.golf.co.nz/NewsMedia/Article.aspx?id=4192
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The Aorangi Open was played at the Tinwald Golf course on Sunday. The course was in outstanding condition which was resembled in the great scoring.
With other events clashing with the Open this year, the field was down slightly on the previous year but the quality was still extremely high.
Josh Smith took out the Men’s Open division with rounds of 69 and 70
Yo Yo Fu claimed the Women’s Open division with rounds of 77 and 72
John Smitheram took out the Men’s Masters division with rounds of 74 and 75
Pokoina Paraia won the Men’s division 2 title with rounds of 72 and...
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Our Sponsor Bridgestone Golf has their all-new TOUR B Golf Balls arriving in stores this week.
Find The Right Ball For YOUR Game! https://www.bridgestonegolf.com/…/find-…/ball-selector-tool…
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The World Handicap System - Player Resources
Resources for players for the 2020 launch of The World Handicap System. The World Handicap System (WHS) from January 2020 will provide golfers with a unified and more inclusive handicapping system for the first time.
In the link below are a number of educational resources for players ahead of the 2020 launch. https://www.randa.org/Home/WorldHandicapSystem-RESOURCES
Though many countries adopted the new system in January, the system will go live in other parts of the world throughout the year to accommodate different implementation plans and variations in the golfing calendar.
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The Aorangi Strokeplay is on 15 March 2020.
Entries close 8 March and draw published 15 March 2020.
$60 entry fee paid online with entry.
If you'd like to register please click this link http://www.aorangigolf.org.nz/events/tournaments/aorangi-strokeplay/
Aorangi Strokeplay 2020
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The Waitangi Day 2020 tournament was held at the very well presented Ashburton club with a turn out of 66 players.
The day was run very well by the Ashburton Match Committee, thank you very much.
The winners of the Waitangi Shield was Tinwald with 209 points followed by Ashburton on 205. The Tinwald Team consisted of M Bennett,B Harris,S Lane C Miller, A Barrie,B Collins .
The Captains Cup was won by Terry Kingsbury.
The Presidents Trophy was won by Cam Miller of Tinwald with 39 points.
Above: Team Tinwald winners of the Waitangi Shield.
Above: The Captains Cup won by Terry Kingsbury.
Above: The Presidents Trophy...
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Aorangi Masters 2020
3rd – 5th April Clarks Beach Auckland
To be considered for the 2020 Masters team the following is guidance for selection.
There is an expectation of players to play some of the following tournaments in Aorangi & Canterbury.
All scores should be put in hole by hole please.
Any other games that are played outside of these tournaments could players please advise selector, Anne Seed on the conditions etc of the game.
Anne will also be looking at all scores input on Dot Golf.
Tournaments
2nd January Highfield
2nd January Tinwald
4th January Gleniti
12th January Hororata Sponsored
19th January (teams Stableford Pleasant point)
1st Feb Ashburton 36 holes
8th...
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At the Aorangi Golf Association AGM, Lois Beattie was made a Life Member.
Aorangi Golf Association acknowledged her "outstanding service and commitment to District Golf both as a player and an administrator over many years"
Lois Beattie was made a Life Member at the recent Aorangi Golf Association AGM.
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The last day of the NZ Golf Womens Interprovincials has ended with a brilliant win to Auckland over Manawatu/ Wanganui.
In very windy conditions all other teams outside the semi-final pairings were to play off for places.
The Aorangi team played Waikato for 7th place.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t Aorangi’s day, losing 4 -1.
The 8th position was an awesome effort for the girls.
Thanks to all our Association members for their support of our Interprovincial teams and to Trust Aoraki for their generous grant to assist us in sending our teams to these NZ Golf events.
And also to Bridgestone and Pure NZ for sponsorship of...
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When our Men's side take to the course this afternoon to take on Otago at the NZ Golf Interprovincial Tournament, Daniel Perham will make his 100th Interprovincial appearance for Aorangi.
This is an incredible achievement and needs to be celebrated far and wide.
Daniel is not just an outstanding golfer but an amazing person to many people.
Let's hope Dan is able to celebrate the occasion with an individual and team win.
Congratulations Dan
Above: Daniel Perham makes his 100th Interprovincial appearance.
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