12/05/2026
Tuesday 12th May saw 27 players head out on a rather chilly day to play a Stableford competition, incorporating the annual Bessie Fulllerton-Smith competition for the best Stableford round, always played on the second Tuesday in May. There was some good close scoring, with Brian Willis taking out the award with 22 points, which also saw him the winner of the 1st Division, followed by 3 players all on 19 points, their places decided by countback, Allen Collins 2nd, Brian Shaw 3rd and Brian Short 4th. Last year's winner of the Bessie Fullerton-Smith, Jeff Gilbert, came in just one point shy with 21 which saw him take out the 2nd Division from Hain Dickie on 20 and Alan Deighton third, seeing off two others on 16 points by way of countback. The 3rd Division was also a close contest with Jan Cook winning on countback from Louise White in second, both on 18 points, and right behind in third, Barb Crawford on 17.There was also two birdies scored, Brian Short with an excellent one on the 2nd (Par 4) and Allen Collins on the 3rd (Par 3), Allen also taking out the raffle and Murray Richardson the lucky Card. There was also one match played in the Campbell Matchplay, with Brian Short winning over Bryan Hamerton, Brian now through to the final against Steve Whitford.
On Monday 11th May, 6 players from Marton took part in the Wanganui Golf Club's Open Day with some success. Our sole lady representative, Sheena Marshall came second in the Ladies 2nd Division with 16 points, while in the Men's 1st Division Brian Shaw was third on countback with 17 points and Steve Whitford was fifth, also on 17 points via countback. The Men's 2nd Division was won by Alan Deighton on 16 points. Sheena and Steve both also won raffles to round off an enjoyable day.
