Tuatapere Golf Club

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

05th Sep Results: 7 players - Orepuki Tavern Monthly Medal
Despite the wet conditions underfoot, the course drained well and the greens held up impressively, rolling true throughout. With mild, warm temperatures adding to the pleasant conditions, it made for an enjoyable round out on the course.
With the Golfer of the Year race now a two-horse battle between two of the club's life members, today presented a good opportunity for both to pick up valuable points.

🥇 1st: Zack Fowle 77-03-74 = 26 putts
🥈 2nd: Nigel Fowle 85-09-76 = 28 putts
🥉 3rd: Nigel McLellan 92-13-79 = 25 putts (1st in putting)
🎗 4th: Connor Fowle 87-08-79 = 30 putts
🎊 5th: Terrence Waikato 95-16-79 = 36 putts

🍺 Fowle Contracting NTP 3&12: Zack
🍻 President Diack NTP No. 6: PB
💰 NTP No. 15: Zack
🍫 Longest Putt: Zack
💰 Twos: not struck - drawn - PB
💰 Two x Twos: jackpots
💰 Nett Eagles: not struck - drawn - PB
💰 Birdie and Nett hole: not struck - jackpots

Bruce Howden best gross Pro V1 ball: Zack 77
DKO Final from last week:
Nigel F & Truckie won 2 up over Bruce & Duke

Coming up:
Waiau Cup - Phil to make a decision on the starting date. Text to go around for entries.
Sat 12th = Erskine Stab - Round 6
Sat 19th = Erskine Stab - Round 7

16/08/2026

27 Hole Men's Tournament Results - 45 players:

🎊 McLellan Best Gross Cup winner = David Klein and Tegan Proudfoot both on 107.

3rd - George Prendergast - 108

4th - Doug Carmichael - 110

🎊 1st - Walker Cup overall winner = Mike Ruddell = 96.5 (42 & 83 on a 19 handicap)

2nd - Connor Fowle = 107

3rd - Peter Booth = 107.5

4th - Tony Hodson = 107.5

5th - Tegan Proudfoot = 110

6th - BJ Hansen = 110

7th - Ash Murray = 111

8th - Matt Tautari - 111.5

9th - Neville Bennett - 111.5

10th - Allan Baird - 112

11th - Wayne Laurie - 112.5

12th - George Prendergast - 114

13th - Zack Fowle - 114

14th - Phil Erskine - 114

15th - Shane Walters - 114

16th - Doug Carmichael - 114.5

17th - Nigel McLellan - 114.5

18th - Colin Flynn - 115

19th - Luke Godek - 115.5

20th - Gordon Sharp - 115.5

21st - Gage Haora - 116.5

22nd - Nigel Fowle - 116.5

23rd - Chris Sherlock - 117

24th - Archie Jones - 117

25th - Keith Clark - 117

26th - David Klein - 117.5

27th - Patrick Copson - 117.5

28th - Bruce Howden - 117.5

Stableford - best in the afternoon:

Tony Cook - 39 stabs

Twos: Shane Walters, BJ Hansen, Paul Young, David Klein x3, George Prendergast, Peter Booth, Mike Ruddell, Nigel McLellan and Mathew McLellan.

Longest Putt - sponsored by Matt Tautari (one hour coaching session) = Nigel McLellan.

Nearest to the Pin #6 = Nigel McLellan

Nearest to the Pin #15 = David Klein

Nearest to the Pin #3&12 = Ash Murray

Thank you to:

Craigs Investment Partners for their sponsorship.

Debs, Bronnie, Jacqui, Lynette and Linda for the catering - delicious food throughout the day.

To Nigel F, Zack, Phil, Bruce, Duke, Blayne and Colin for all their efforts towards course management.

Truckie in the bar.

Phil in the office.

15/08/2026

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15/08/2026

Tuatapere Mens 27 hole tournament - 45 players:
Congrats to Tegan Proudfoot and David Klein (both hitting a one under par - 107) for winning the best gross McLellan Cup.
Congrats to Michael Ruddell - overall 27-hole Walker Memorial Cup winner on a Nett 96.5.
Results to follow.

Huge thanks to everyone who helped make this year's ladies (Thurs) and men's (Sat) tournaments such a success - from the team behind the course to the committee to everyone involved and those behind the scenes. The course was in great nick, and it shows just how much work goes into keeping this club running well.

Thank you to Craigs Investment Partners (thank you, Blair Wilson) for their continued sponsorship. Your financial support makes a positive difference.

13/08/2026

🏆Prizelist from our 4BBB today 🏆

Two's
Margaret Baillie
Jodi McLeay
Helen Baird

CTP
3/12 Helen Baird
6/15 Lesley Clarke

Longest Putt
#4 Jacqui Chamberlain
#9 Gail Clarke

9th
⛳️C/B 40 stbs
Donna Mckenzie & Sharon Withers
8th
⛳️C/B 40 stbs
Gay Taylor & Hoana Ayto
7th
⛳️41 stbs
Pam Weatherburn & Annette Thompson
6th
⛳️42 stbs
Barbara Wilson & Robin Irwin
5th
⛳️43 stbs
Jacqui Chamberlain & Bronnie Chamberlain
4th
⛳️44 stbs
Monica Hansen & Janis Steel
3rd
⛳️C/B 44 stbs
Teena Mccoll & Jodi McLeay
2nd
⛳️45 stbs
Fiona Gray & Christine O'Brien
1st
⛳️49 stbs
Clare Henderson & Sharon Irwin

Well done everyone 👏 weather & course were winners on the day

13/08/2026

Fifty players at Tuatapere a sunny sky,
Playing a Four-Ball tournament where expectations fly!
Two-person teams riding on their partner's back,
Hoping the "better ball" saves them from a total hack!

Cheers to our sponsors who made the day run, Tui Base Camp and Fowle Contracting second to none.

And look at these hampers, they’re truly elite,
From Tuatapere Four Square—a massive treat!

A huge shout to Lynette, who ran the whole show, Keeping us fed and ready to go.To the kitchen ladies you didn't, miss a beat, And the bar staff ready to pour a cold treat.

To our raffle sellers, who worked the whole room, And thanks to the ladies for raffles and food, the effort you make does not elude.

The men prepped the course, it looks sharp and clean,From the first tee box right up to the green.

And Fiona, your floral arrangements are absolute class,You’ve done them for years and you always surpass!

A massive thank you to everyone here,Who traveled so far for our big day this year! You packed up your clubs and you made the long drive,Just hoping your scorecard would somehow survive.

Today's winners, defending their win from last year, Clare Henderson & Sharon Irwin of Waikaka Golf Club with a sizzling 49 stfds 👏

08/08/2026

Congrats to Truckie - Monthly Medal Orepuki Tavern Aug winner.

08/08/2026

08th August Results - Monthly Medal - Nine players today:

🥇🏆 Congrats to Wayne Laurie on winning the Orepuki Tavern Aug Monthly Medal (on count back) with a down-to-the-wire 44 & 46 = 90-17-73. Truckie was quick to point out that this was no fluke as this is his second MM win this year.

🥈Nigel Fowle battled away, ending up with an arduous 39 & 44 = 83-10-73 to take the runner-up position. Golfaholics will be expecting to see Mr Fowle claim at least one of the two remaining MM opportunities to join the winners list, to battle it out for the prized McDowell Trophy in Nov.

🥉 Bruce Howden was a distance third, two shots back, with a solid (did more than his fair share in the DKO match) 85-10-75.

🎊 Murray Ottley (on countback) had a gritty 96-20-76. By the sounds of it, Murray's round ‘could have been’ at least ten shots better. What this space!

In other matches - DKO:
🏆 The hot favourites Bruce & Duke managed to get away from their respective lambing beats, by combining well, to beat (3 up) the wise old heads of Murray & Colin. The final will be played in a few weeks time. Who have you got your money on? Life members Nigel & Truckie or the Presidents (current and ex) Bruce & Duke?

🍻 Fowle Contracting NTP 3&12 - Nigel F.
Duke Diack NTP 6 - Truckie.
Longest Putt on a tricky 4/13 green - Duke.
Nett Eagles - PB (holes 2 & 14).
Birdie & Nett Eagle hole - no 13 - jackpots $5.
Twos: Bruce and Duke (chip in).
NTP 15 ($14) and 2 x Twos ($230) - jackpots.

Best Gross sponsored by Bruce Howden Farms - Nigel F with a 83 gross. Recipient of a brand new Pro V1.

Country Rovers - Mr D Chamberlain 88 and Mr G Diack 82.

Note: this coming Monday is the usual monthly meeting starting at 7pm.

🏅Thank you to the busy Blayne for the championship pin placements. Thank you to the Waikato boys for their superb efforts by maintaining the bunkers. Thank you to the special (Phil?) person who weaved their magic on number 3 green with the drainage issues. It was certainly noted that there was less water on the surface around the front edge.

🥂 Te Anau Classic congrats and acknowledgement to the Tui players who were on the prize list - Derek for his two and to Zack & Nigel for their top ten placing.

⛳️🎗 Tuatapere Ladies 4BBB Stableford Tourney - this coming Thursday. 10:30am tee off. Entries to Debbie (0275255052).

🍾🎖 Tuatapere 27 Hole Tourney - This Sat 15th Aug - 10am tee off. Entries to Phil or PB (0224759607).

🎉 Colin and PB Farewell Ambrose and Pot Luck Dinner - Sun 16th Aug - 2pm start - Please see flyer.

⛳️ Three Putt Trip - Fri 21st to Sun 23rd.

✨️ DKO Final - scheduled for Sat 29th Aug.