There are plenty of fantastic events on the local golfing calendar during Christmas and the new year.
We’ve listed a few here and if you are looking for more details, be sure to either check out Golf Southland’s website (golfsouthland.co.nz) or contact the clubs direct.
On December 27, Drummond Golf Club is holding its Christmas/New Year tournament, sponsored by Winton Mitre 10. Tee-off is at 1pm. It is open to male and female golfers and is a stableford format and. As the field is restricted to 64 players, you’re best to get your entry in as soon as possible! Inquiries can be made to Craig Flynn at craig.flynn@mitre10.co.nz
Welcome 2014 with Waikaia Golf Club’s New Year’s Day tournament. It is a stableford format, with tee-off times of 8.30am and 12.30pm and is open to male and female golfers.
Te Anau Golf Club’s Fiordland Lobster 4BBB tournament will be played on January 2 and is open to men’s, women’s or mixed teams. With a 12.30pm tee-off time, the tournament also has great prizes, plenty of incentive holes and prizes for the loudest, brightest shirt or pants (or both). For entries or inquiries, contact teanaugolf@xtra.co.nz
The Mataura Husband and Wife and Mixed Couples tournament is on January 5, with a tee-off time of 11.30am. The McDonough Contracting-sponsored tournament has limited entries – so get yours in before January 2 – and for entries/inquiries, contact kowhaiplace@xtra.co.nz
Waikaia Golf Club’s popular annual Switzers tournament is on January 12, with tee-off times of 8.30am and 12 noon. For the men’s field, the Best Nett Switzers Cup is up for grabs, along with Switzers Gold valued at $150 and the Best Stableford Gold valued at $75 plus other great prizes. For the female field, there are prizes for the best nett and best stableford, among others. Contact the club for more info.
Don’t forget the great deal on offer at HJ Smith Invercargill, Te Anau, Gore and HJs Outdoor World Invercargill. Spend $100 at participating stores and receive a voucher for $100 off a new, full membership at any Southland 18-hole golf club, or $50 off any new, full membership at any Southland 9-hole golf club. For details on the promotion and the terms and conditions, check out golfsouthland.co.nz.
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