PGC Newsletter 13.03.2026

Welcome to new and returning members:

Kingston Andrews; George Baker; Patrick Baker

Angus Brown; Campbell Greig; Luke McCarthy

Lachlan McKay; Michael Moess; Brent Riggs; Haana Wilson

PROGRAMME CHANGES

Hopefully you have all managed to get your copy of the programme handbook; please note the following:

 Friday 20 March – Ladies’ hosting Riverside Cup, we have a bye (changed from 27^th).

 Saturday 21, Sunday 22^nd March – Qualifying Round 4 (changed from 28^th / 29^th).

 Saturday 28^th March – TRADIES Tournament (changed from 21^st). There will be no Saturday White Tee competition for the ladies.

 Marquis Shield changes:

28^th June – Masterton (their round from 15^th February was postponed) this means our hosting of round 5 will now be here on Sunday 12^th July  

WHAT’S COMING UP FOR THE REST OF MARCH / APRIL * NOTE CHANGES AS ABOVE

• Thursdays Ladies’ 9-holes 10am – 12pm
• Thursdays from 26^th Jeff Hibberd Memorial Trophy 12.15pm
• Saturday 14^th – 18-hole D Grade Pennant at Palmerston North
• Saturday 14^th / Sunday 15^th – Qualifying Rd 3 (Medal)
• Saturday 14^th / Sunday 15^th / Tuesday 17^th – Irish Teams
• Sunday 15^th – Weekend Pennant Rd 3 at Feilding vs Palmerston North Black
• Monday 16^th – Monday Pennant Rd 2 at Feilding vs Wanganui
• Friday 20^th – Hosting Riverside Cup interclub, our team has a bye *.
• Friday 20^th – Twilight Final night and prizegiving – 18-hole Ambrose tee off 2pm. NOTE LADIES WILL BE HOSTING INTERCLUB HERE. They should be finishing up by about 2.30pm, they have absolute right of way.
• Saturday 21^st / Sunday 22^nd Qualifying Rd 4 (Medal)*
• Saturday 21^st / Sunday 22^nd / Tuesday 24^th – LGU Gold Medal & Stableford Button, MBM and Qualifying Rd 3
• Saturday 28^th – TRADIES TOURNAMENT – 10.30 registrations, 11am tee off*
• Sunday 29^th – Donald Vases 27 holes mixed Canadian Foursomes 9am, arrange your own partner
• Sunday 29^th / Tuesday 31^st – White Tee competition
• Monday 30^th – Hosting Monday Pennant Rd 3 our team has a bye – the course will be closed until 2.30pm
• APRIL – 3^rd, Good Friday, 6^th Easter Monday DAYLIGHT SAVINGS KICKS IN Sunday 5^th put clocks back 1 hour
• Saturday 4^th / Sunday 5th – Watson Cup (Par) Rd 1
• Saturday 4^th / Sunday 5^th / Tuesday 7^th – Greensome Foursomes
• Wednesdays 8^th and 15^th – Junior Golf 10am
• Saturday 11^th – 18-hole D Grade Pennant at home vs Hawkestone
• Saturday 11^th / Sunday 12^th – Watson Cup (Par) Rd 2
• Saturday 11^th / Sunday 12^th / Tuesday 14^th – Trethella (Par) Rd 2
• Friday 17^th – Riverside Cup interclub at Masterton vs Carterton
• Saturday 18^th - 18-hole D Grade Pennant at Tawhero  
• Saturday 18^th / Sunday 19^th – Watson Cup (Par) Rd 3
• Saturday 18^th / Sunday 19^th / Tuesday 21^st – Olsen Cup (Stableford) Rd 1
• Sunday 19^th – Hosting Championship and Weekend Pennants, our team has a bye, matches start at 8am with foursomes, singles to follow – the course will not be closed, but players have absolute right of way.
• Monday 20^th – Monday Pennant Rd 4 at Levin vs Palmerston North
• Saturday 25^th – Anzac Day One-Club Challenge 12pm CONTACT BOURKEY FOR INFORMATION
• Sunday 26^th – Marquis Shield Rd 2 at Mahunga vs Carterton
• Tuesday 28^th – Hidden Holes

 Interclub/Pennants

18-Hole Men’s D-Grade Pennant – Matchplay in teams of 6 “off-the-stick” singles and 4BBB.

On Saturday 28^th February, our team of Steven McHardy, Lee Thomson, Kelsey Beales, Danny Pierey, Brett MacDougall and Brett Richards had a good win over Feilding 6-3 at home. They are currently leading with Palmerston North 2 wins each, but the team is leading on 15 match points, 4 ahead of Palmerston North who they play away on Saturday 14^th. The team is Andy Gratton, Lee, Steven, Jason Smith, Jared Brock and Kelsey. Good luck, guys.

 Rd 1 Marquis Shield - Men’s Wairarapa interclub was scheduled to be played in Masterton vs Mahunga on Sunday 15^th February, but the host course was closed. This round is now to be played on Sunday 28^th June when we were down to host. The final round will now be here on Sunday 12^th July.

 Rd 2 Riverside Cup - Women’s Wairarapa interclub was played at Eketahuna vs Masterton on Friday 27^th February where our team of Steph Tisdall, Pam Bisset, Janelle Toheriri, Sally Dryland, Raewyn Newman and Trish Cuttance had a narrow 2½ - 3½ loss. Round 3 is due to be played on Friday 20^th March when we are the hosts and have a bye.

 Weekend Pennant – Women’s Manawatu-Wanganui pennants. 2-person team, playing singles and 4BBB on handicap. On Sunday 1^st March our team of Colleen Daysh and Seona Ashton recorded another clean sweep for the club in round 2 with a 3-0 win over Feilding Green at Wanganui. This Sunday Colleen Daysh and Bronwyn Smith will be playing round 3 at Feilding vs Palmerston North Black. All the best, team.

 Monday Pennant – Women’s Manawatu-Wanganui pennants comprising 6 players also playing singles and 4BBB on handicap. Our team of Lisa Cotton, Steph Tisdall, Sally Dryland, Colleen Daysh, Seona Ashton and Paula McCool lost 6-3 to Manawatu at Wanganui in round 1. Round 2 the team of Lisa, Steph, Pam Bisset, Janelle Toheriri, Sally and Seona play Wanganui at Feilding on Monday 16^th March, good luck ladies.

 OTHER NEWS

President Sam has asked me to remind you to repair your ball (pitch) marks on the greens.

 Key Details on Repair Times

• Properly Repaired: Recovers in 24-48 hours.
• Unrepaired: Takes 2-3 weeks to heal, sometimes up to 2 months.
• Incorrectly Repaired: Can take up to 4 weeks or longer to heal.
• Best Practice: Repair immediately, as damage left for just two hours can take two months to heal.

 How to Properly Repair

• Use a repair tool or tee to gently push the edges of the depression towards the centre, rather than lifting from the bottom, which tears the roots.
• Pat the area flat with your putter.
• Do not replace torn-up turf; let the surrounding grass grow over the hole.

 Club Shirts

There is a selection of club shirts upstairs in the clubhouse for sale. There are more on order that should arrive in about 2 weeks. Children’s sizes are $35, adults $45.

 LATEST RESULTS E&OE

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