We hope you are taking full advantage of the beautiful autumn weather to play on your golf course as much as time allows. The course, as always, is in great shape and for this we thank Gordon and his team. Our F&B new offerings are interesting including craft beer and a salad selection. Welcome to the new staff who have recently joined us. We recommend you get your Hastings Golf Club card operative and take advantage of the membership discount. New Members A very warm welcome also the the many new members who have recently joined the Club. We would appreciate it if current members could introduce yourself to these new members. A number have told us that they have recently moved to Hawke's Bay for both business and lifestyle and that the Hastings Golf Club was their first choice for golf membership. Visitors We are still experiencing a steady stream of NZ based golfing visitors to play on the course. These visitors speak highly about all aspects of the club including the service levels provided by Brett and his team in the pro shop. Their high rating of our course enables us to retain our standing as one of the top ranked golf courses in NZ. There is also a noticeable increase in the number of cyclists visiting the cafe. As above please make these valued visitors welcome. Mens Pennants The 2021 Golf HB Pennant season is well underway with Hastings teams playing in five groups. On completion of round 3, 11 April, our three championship teams are unbeaten with the two handicap teams holding one victory each. We wish the team members well for the upcoming rounds. Pike Cup As reported the Pike Cup competition was held at the Waipukurau Golf Club recently and the cup was retained by our club. Just a bit more detail on the result the Hastings No 1 team were in first place with Hastings No 2 team runner up. Congratulations to all. The Pike Cup rules include a minimum age of 50 years to be eligible. Stuart Duff was the individual gross score winner. A big thank you to the 18 members who gave up their Sunday to represent the club. Men Club Champs Thanks to all those men players who entered this year's competition. The qualifying rounds have now been completed and the draws by division have been posted. Congratulations to the Stroke Play champions 2021 and best of luck to all the match players in the ensuing weeks. If possible, make contact with your opponent and get your game played early and prior to the due date. Club Competitions We encourage you to play in the upcoming club competitions. There is a significant history attached to many of the competitions and some prestige in winning! Participating is a way for new members to get involved. Let us know if we can assist. Details of these competitions including dates are set out in the club member programme book available from the office. Enjoy your golf. Tim Southward - Men's Club Captain 027 442 4292 Robyn Stallard - Women's Club Captain 027 655 5188 |