Hawea makes age-group cut

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GISBORNE golfer Tini Hawea comfortably made the cut for today’s final round of the New Zealand men’s age-group strokeplay on the Bridge Pa course at Hastings.

In windy conditions yesterday, Hawea added 5-over 77 to his opening round of 78 for a 155 total, which put him 43rd-equal overall.

The cut to make the final round was 160.

Maraenui member Mako Thompson led after 36 holes on 2-under 142 (72, 70).

A big week of competitive play for Hawea continues on his home Poverty Bay course tomorrow when he faces Andrew Higham in the senior men’s matchplay final of the club championships.