Golding has been in the squad for seven seasons but still plays Premier cricket for Mount Maunganui in a rare throwback to the old days when winter and summer sports were clearly split.
He said the Mounties have been building nicely over recent weeks.
"We really battled early on this season with a lot of injuries and had a few guys away so we had half our development team playing for us.
"We have slowly got guys back over the course of the season and some real key guys and it has made a hell of a difference. The last three weeks have been phenomenal as far as performance goes and we are starting to click really well."
Golding played outside Isaac Te Aute, the Bay of Plenty fullback/winger, who impressed with his ability to slot into the halfback role - a great asset in the Mitre 10 Cup to come.
Early days yet for the pair but it's a combination the Mounties may want to persevere with over the next few weeks.
"His pass is getting better every week," Golding said with a smile.
"He is quick to the ruck which is the main thing. He is outstanding and plays Mitre 10 Cup and will probably play the next step up at some stage."
Golding has no doubt this could be Mount Maunganui's year after they pretty much cemented a home semifinal in three weeks with the win over Tauranga.
"No, it is not too early to call it. We are putting in performances that would suggest that," Golding said.
"If you had asked me a month ago I wouldn't have been as confident but we are building nicely."
Standouts for the Mounties were lock and captain Aaron Carroll, who sealed a fine game in the lineouts and securing of kick-offs with two tries, and hardworking loose forwards Josh Tye and Brett Ranga.
Other Premier 1 winners were Te Puke Sports, Greerton Marist and Te Puna.
