M-Clan bathe in ambrose glory

BEARING UP: The We Can team making the most of the fine conditions while contesting the Kaikohe RSA Ambrose Trophy at the Kaikohe Golf Course last Saturday.

KAIKOHE RSA. Despite a lacklustre turnout of 39 players, organisers of the Kaikohe RSA's Ambrose Trophy on Saturday reported that a good day was still enjoyed by all involved.

Event spokeswoman Daphne Morrogh noted the weather for the annual event was fine, perhaps "too fine" which may have resulted in one of the poorer turnouts in recent memory. The overall winners of the ambrose trophy were M Clan (Dennis, Thomas and Wade Morrogh and Janelle Henwood) who finished with 41.25 nett points.

Also notable were the Marathon Team award winners, the Razza Ratbags made up of five unnamed RSA staff members who were described as "early starters but last to finish"; while 'winning' the Toilet Seat prize were T-Road (George, Olive and Mutu Rameka along with Jim Harrison) who completed their campaign with a lowly 48.75 nett.

WHANGAROA. Domestic results from Whangaroa for the week ended March 29 began with the vets' play on Monday (March 23) where results were, men: B Voss 39, P Frischknecht, J Brooks, N Dobson, J Munro and D Roughton 38, ladies: E Looser 32; with Nearest the Pin: P Frischknecht (men).

From the ladies' nett competition on Wednesday, March 25, silver: S Dangen 62 (with the club report noting Sam shot an outstanding gross round of 65), T Wyatt-Logan 71, bronze 1: G Pembrook 65, F Sherman 68, bronze 2: E Whyte 66, bronze 3: P Carty 65, with a 2 by G Pembrook.

From the mixed haggle last Thursday (March 26), men: G Foster, (and) Doug Robinson 41, I Hills 39, ladies: F Hills 40, F Sherman 37; with 2s by P Brown, R Felton, K Graham, F Hills and I Hills. And, from the men's play on Sunday, March 29, seniors: S Dormer 38, K Kingi 37; juniors: R Spicer 40, I Easterbrook 35; and 2s by K Kingi, W Shand.

KAITAIA VETS. A fortnight's worth of results from the Kaitaia vets fraternity, whose round-up began by noting perfect autumn conditions prevailed for play at Ahipara on Tuesday, March 24. Results were, men: Brian Mulcahy 42, Bill Steed 30, Jim Gardner 30, Barry Knightbridge 29, Don McCulloch 28, Ed Masters 28, Terry Shaw 27 on countback; ladies: Rosalyn Steed 30, Raewyn Shaw 29; Nearest the pin: Roy Brown (men), Val Simpson (ladies), lucky draw: Bob Pirini.

Last Monday (March 30), the vets contested their weekly hit-out at Ahipara in windy conditions which, it was noted, brought higher scoring than usual. Results were, men: Clive Helleur 28, Tom Watts 28, John Hincho 27, Peter Hammond, Anders Hedberg 26, Jim Gardner and D McCulloch 25; ladies; Elaine Hammond 26, Noelene Robson 25, R Shaw 23; 2s by Noelene Robson and Ed Masters, Nearest the pin to J Hincho (men) and N Robson (ladies), and lucky draw to Jack Connolly.

The vets' next hit-out will be on Tuesday (April 7) due to Easter.

KAITAIA MEN. The Kaitaia men are hosting an inaugural ambrose tournament for teams of four this Saturday, proceeds going towards replacement of machinery and ever increasing maintenance costs. The event will get under way with a shotgun start at11am, the entry fees are $80 per team, and registration will take place from 10am at the club.

The following Saturday sees the club hosting the Farmland's Men's Open which is set to tee off from 9.30am. Entries to brett.dormer@gmail.com or on the sheet in the clubhouse.