9-Hole Birthday Bash Wrap-Up

What a brilliant day we had celebrating our 27th Birthday! Sunshine (phew), laughter, and plenty of great golf.

Results

1st Place – Net 29.25

• Helen Gillespie
• Laurie Gandras
• Sophie Deguillaume
• Kelly Rebbeck

2nd Place – Net 31

• Gail Deverill
• Annabelle Claridge
• Michele Wintle
• Hilary Sheldon

3rd Place – Net 31.87

• Jane MacAulay
• Brenda Guile
• Lola Anderson
• Alison Bird

Special Prizes

• Nearest the Pin (4th): Sylvia McQuilkan
• Closest to the Line (7th): Christine Hansen
• Straightest Drive (9th): Christine Hansen

Birthday Quiz

A huge thank you to Sheridan for going above and beyond to put together the Birthday Quiz. It was fun, tricky, and had everyone being competitive. If you missed it here are the questions—answers will be revealed next week!

1. WGC was founded in?
   • A) 1905
   • B) 1907
2. The course was initially a 9-hole before being extended to 18. What year did this happen?
   • A) 1936
   • B) 1934
3. Hole 1 is sponsored by?
   • A) The Takapuna Bar
   • B) Fleet St Panelbeaters
4. What was this site used for before becoming a golf course?
   • A) A naval reserve
   • B) A race track
5. According to the WGC website, the club is a breeding ground for?
   • A) Talent
   • B) Rats
6. Which wine sponsors a hole in one?
   • A) Toi Toi
   • B) Te Motu
7. In what year did WGC win Club of the Year at the National Golf Awards?
   • A) 2021
   • B) 2019
8. When was the Ladies’ 8th Division within the club founded?
   • A) 1910
   • B) 1915
9. This golf course was, and still is, to many known as:
   • A) Allison Park
   • B) Allison Reserve
10. How much are the green fees for a 9-hole member guest/from another club?

• A) $50.00
• B) $35.00

11. Who is the sponsor of the  9th hole? Is it

1. Gilmours ?
2. Giltrap Motors ?

12. If we are celebrating our 27th birthday, in what year did the 9-hole ladies become an integral part of the club?

• A) 1998
• B) 1997

Thanks and Acknowledgements

We couldn’t have done the day without the huge efforts of:

• Helen Webber
• Jacquee P
• Laurie G
• Jill Bradley
• Hilary Sheldon
• Isabel Wilson 
• Lois Farnham
• Julie Wooster
• Prue Guard
• Annabelle Clarke
• Vicki Grainger
• Heather Grey
• Joan Parish

And also:

• Brad & Marlies
• The Grounds Staff
• Khema & Peter

Save the Date

If you couldn't make this event, that's OK. We have one left for the year .... our final event of the year is the Christmas Closing on Tuesday, 2 December. A day not to be missed!

Our Thoughts...

Our thoughts are with 9-Hole Members Jacquee Pedrick & Sue Pierce who have both had unfortunate dog encounters in the last week.

Also a “ Get well soon” shout out to Sharon Buckley who has been in hospital and won’t  be back to golf for a little while.

-Sheridan and Penny

9 Hole Ladies Golf Committee

Convenors:

Penny Elliott - 021 969 982

Sheridan Alexander - 021 134 4048

Treasurer:

Jacquee Pedrick - 021 032 4454

New Members Contact:

Laurie Gandras - 021 046 3374