Policies
- 28 January 2026
- NBS Waahi Taakaro Golf Club
WAĀHI TAAKARO GOLF CLUB
MEN’S COMPETITIONS
Revised 1/11/25
Golf Committee Members for the 2026 season
Club Captain – James Campion
Andy Isle
Steve Russel
Andrew Craig
Geoff Halkett
MATCH COMMITTEE
All competitions shall be played on the dates laid down unless otherwise approved by the golf committee.
If a player is unable to play on the date, they must ask the golf committee for a decision. The golf committee will decide based on the following exceptions:
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Sickness or medical issue
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Representing the golf club at a regional or national tournament
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Representing the region at another sport
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Consultation with the other player
If approved the match must be played BEFORE the date it was originally set to play.
The golf committee has the right to alter or vary the programme.
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When play-offs are required, all players shall be on the specific tee within the specified time as laid down by the match committee.
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All disputes arising from matches must be referred to a match committee at the earliest possible opportunity and no later than 30 minutes after the completion of the match, i.e. where possible prior to the handing in of scorecards.
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The match committee shall consist of those members of the golf committee present on the day. If none are present, the task will fall to the best member of the management committee present.
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The match committee’s decision is final and binding.
COMPETITIONS WITH PLAYER OF THE YEAR POINTS
CAP-IT-ALL PROMOTIONS TROPHY
This is a net competition played over two 18-hole rounds with selected partners on specified days. The first round is an individual net round off the white tees and the second and final round is a four-ball best ball off the blue tees.
The lowest aggregate net over both rounds is the winner of the trophy. If there is a tie, the winner will be the team with the lowest combined individual net total. If there is still a tie, there will be a sudden-death four-ball best ball starting from No.1 tee after the completion of the final round.
BREBDE SENIOR / JUNIOR TROPHY
This is a matchplay knockout competition played on handicap with drawn partners over 18 holes alternating between white and blue tees.
Shots are taken from the player with the lowest handicap in each group of four. If tied after 18 holes, there will be a sudden-death play-off starting from No.1 tee.
The senior and junior grades are based on the defined handicap range, adjusted so there are equal numbers in each grade.
If a player CANNOT play when matchplay is scheduled, SEE MATCH COMMITTEE DECISION MAKING PROCESS.
INDIVIDUAL MATCHPLAY
This is an individual matchplay knockout competition played on handicap over 18 holes. Shots are taken from the player with the lowest handicap.
All matches are to be played off the blue tees. If tied after 18 holes, the outcome will be decided by sudden-death starting from No.1 tee.
If a player can’t play their match on the day scheduled, SEE MATCH COMMITTEE DECISION MAKING PROCESS.
SIX HOLE CHALLENGE
This is an individual matchplay competition on handicap comprising three rounds of three six-hole matches (18 holes per day and 54 holes in total) played off the white tees on specified days.
Players are drawn into groups of four and given a number from 1 to 4. They play each other over six holes in a set order (1 v 2, 3 v 4, then 1 v 3, 2 v 4 and finally 1 v 4, 2 v 3).
If entries mean that some players have a threesome, they will each get seven points for their bye.
There are 2 points for every hole won, 1 point for a half and 0 points for a loss.
Players must complete each six-hole match where a total of 12 points are up for grabs. The winner is the person with the highest number of points at the end of the 54 holes.
In the event of a tie, there will be a sudden-death play-off starting from No.1 tee.
As normal in matchplay, the number of shots a player receives is calculated off the lowest handicapper.
C & F LEGAL STROKE
This is a net competition played over two rounds off the blue tees on specified days, namely the first two qualifying 18-hole rounds of the club champs, with the player with the lowest overall net total on handicap winning the trophy.
The handicap index of each player entering the competition remains in force for the entire competition.
In the event of a tie, the winner will be the player with the lowest net individual round. If there is still a tie there will be a sudden-death (best net) play-off starting from No.1 tee at the completion of the final round.
STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS
This is a gross competition played over three qualifying rounds off the club champs blue tees, with the best two gross rounds totalled together deciding the winner in each grade.
In effect, it rewards the top qualifier of the champs in each grade.
If tied after the three rounds on specified days, in the event of a tie, the winner will be the player with the lowest gross individual round. If there is still a tie there will be a sudden-death (best gross) play-off starting from No.1 tee at the completion of the third round.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Qualifying: all three qualifying rounds are to be played off the blue tees on specified days, with the aggregate of a player’s best two rounds counting.
Handicap ranges for each grade are to be set by the match committee beforehand and remain in force for the entire competition.
Players can’t swap grades during the entire club competition.
The top eight qualifiers (or fewer if there are not enough entries to make up a top eight) in each grade qualify for matchplay quarterfinals.
In the event of a tie for the 8th qualifying position, this position will be determined by a sudden-death play-off (best gross) starting on No.1 tee.
In the event of a tie for positions 1–7, the player with the lowest score during their qualifying rounds will receive the highest seeding. If all gross scores are tied, then a count-back will be used on the last 9/6/3 holes of the last counting round but only if the players have played the same counting qualifying rounds.
Qualifiers must ensure they are available for the duration of the club champs competition.
Matchplay section:
All matches are to be played off the blue tees. No shots are given to players within their grades; the best gross score on each hole wins.
All matchplay No.1 tee times after 18/36 holes must be decided by seeding.
Seeding for the matchplay draw shall be as follows:
1 v 8
4 v 5
2 v 7
3 v 6
In the event of there being less than eight players in a grade, the top seed(s) will receive a bye through to the next round.
Matches for the final 8 must be played on the scheduled dates.
If a player is unable to play on the date specified, then SEE MATCH COMMITTEE DECISION MAKING PROCESS.
Championship matches are to be played on the designated finals day over 36 holes apart from Junior B grade which will be played over 18 holes.
BARKMAN TROPHY
This is played over a number of designated rounds during the winter season, with points awarded to the top seven finishers in each match of the day round on the following basis:
1st – 10 points
2nd – 7 points
3rd – 5 points
4th – 4 points
5th – 3 points
6th – 2 points
7th – 1 point
If players finish tied on the same score the USPGA count-back method will be used to determine their finishing position.
This is tracked automatically by the computer in the Dotgolf system.
At the end of the season the points accumulated by each player are totalled with the winner being the player with the most points.
In the event of a tie, the trophy is shared.
Points are only to be awarded on days when there are no matchplay competitions or winter club champs are away.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Points are awarded to players for eligible men’s competitions over the course of the winter season. The winner will be the person who has accumulated the most points.
Only players who have played on 50% or more of available Saturdays during the winter season are eligible to win this title.
Player of the Year points are to be awarded as follows:
Club Champs
1st – 75 points per grade winner
2nd – 50 points
3rd equal – 25 points per player
Total points 175 per grade
Club Champs Strokeplay / Qualifying for Top 8
1st – 40 points for top qualifier per grade
2nd – 25 points
3rd – 10 points
4th–8th – 5 points
Total points 100 max per grade
C & F Legal Stroke
1st – 60 points
2nd – 40 points
3rd – 20 points
4th – 10 points
Total points 130
Individual Matchplay
1st – 60 points
2nd – 40 points
3rd equal – 15 points per player
Total points 130
Cap-it-all Promotions Trophy
1st – 40 points per player
2nd – 25 points per player
3rd – 10 points per player
4th – 5 points per player
Total points 160 shared between two players
Brebde Senior / Junior
1st – 40 points per player
2nd – 25 points per player
3rd equal – 15 points per player
Total points 160 shared between players
Super 6 Challenge
1st – 40 points
2nd – 25 points
3rd – 10 points
4th–5th – 5 points
Total points 80
Match of the Day (when no other competition on)
1st – 10 points
2nd – 7 points
3rd – 5 points
4th – 4 points
5th – 3 points
6th – 2 points
7th – 1 point
Total points 32 each day
Barkman Trophy
1st – 60 points
2nd – 40 points
3rd – 20 points
4th – 10 points
Total points 130
SUMMER SEASON
Stubberfield Cup
1st – 40 points
2nd – 25 points
3rd – 10 points
4th – 5 points
Total points 80
Penketh Plate
1st – 40 points
2nd – 25 points
3rd – 10 points
4th – 5 points
Total points 80
Burns Philip
1st – 40 points
2nd – 25 points
3rd – 10 points
4th – 5 points
Total points 80
FedEx
1st – 40 points
2nd – 25 points
3rd – 10 points
4th – 5 points
Total points 80
Match of the Day (when no other competition on)
1st – 10 points
2nd – 7 points
3rd – 5 points
4th – 4 points
5th – 3 points
6th – 2 points
7th – 1 point
Total points 32 each day
Individual Holes During Competition
Twos jackpot – 5 points
Hole-in-one – 10 points
OTHER COMPETITIONS WHICH DON’T CARRY PLAYER OF THE YEAR POINTS
SHOOTOUT
This is a net competition played on designated days over the winter season. It is open to all club players with entry fees and/or sponsorship helping fund a prize pool.
Players qualify by the top 10 qualifiers based on average net scores.
The match committee sets the number of rounds to be played and the minimum number of rounds needed to qualify. In 2025 eight of the 12 rounds have to be played to be in with a chance of qualifying for the final.
RULES
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Any disputes must be made in writing to the match committee.
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Net scores are averaged over the nine best net rounds of scheduled qualifying rounds.
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Dates for qualifying are to be listed in the club programme.
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A provisional leaders’ board will be sent out to members regularly and displayed in the clubhouse showing current average score and number of rounds played.
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All scores are to be kept in the club computer scorebook.
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In the event of a tie for tenth position, a shootout will be held to find the last qualifier.
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Any player not present on finals day will not be eligible for prize money and shall be replaced by the player with the next best average net ensuring that 10 players start the finals.
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The Match Committee reserves the right to alter or introduce rules if unforeseen issues arise.
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Prize money will be distributed as a percentage of gross entry fees collected as follows:
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1st 40%
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2nd 20%
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3rd 20%
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4th 8%
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5th 6%
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6th–8th 4%
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9th–10th 2%
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The Shootout final will be held on a day as possible. Finals must play the Match of the Day on the day of the final or they will be replaced.
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Holes to be played in the final in order are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.
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When both groups have finished their hole, the worst net score will lose the hole and drop out of the play-off at this point.
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The “chip-off” will be from an area designated by the referee or the day. The players from the area drop the ball halfway between the club for finish playing at this point. Players can use any club for the chip-off.
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Designated holes will then be played using Rule 14 and 15 until a winner is found on hole 9.
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Players must complete any designated hole to collect any prize money. If a player leaves the competition without putting out on the next hole, the prize money for that hole will be forfeited to Waahi Taakaro Golf Club.
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No caddie or any other person may give any advice to any competitor during the Shootout final.
PAT MELVILLE MEMORIAL TROPHY
This is an individual net competition played over 18 holes, which is limited to players 55 years or older on the day of competition.
In the event of a tie, there will be a sudden-death putt-off on No.18 green.
No Player of the Year points are awarded for this competition as it has restricted entry.
MAITAI MASTERS
This is a one-day, 27-hole strokeplay tournament, open to the first 72 paid entries.
The match committee reserves the right to add further players up to a maximum of 76.
There is a course handicap limit of 24 for men.
Depending on the number of entries, competition is played in three grades according to handicap range set by the match committee.
The Maitai Masters champion is the best gross. In the event of a tie, there will be a sudden-death play-off starting on No.18 tee.
If no 18 is played again then No.1, No.2 etc.
The major prize will go to the best net over the whole field.
SUMMER COMPETITIONS
PENKETH PLATE
This is an individual net competition played over four rounds of 18 holes, alternating between white and blue tees. One round is to be all irons only (1–3 iron clubs are allowed but no hybrids are permitted).
The best three rounds totalled — which must include the all-irons round — will decide the winner.
In the event of a tie, the player with the best individual net round will win using USPGA count-back rules.
BURNS PHILIP CUP
This is an individual stableford competition played over four rounds of 18 holes, alternating between white and blue tees.
The best three rounds totalled will decide the winner.
In the event of a tie, the player with the best individual stableford round will win using USPGA count-back rules.
STUBBERFIELD CUP
This is a net putts competition played over four 18-hole rounds, with the best three rounds counting towards the trophy and alternating between white and blue tees.
All putts are to be recorded on a player’s scorecard as separate to their net score.
Once the ball is on the green, all shots thereafter are deemed putting strokes. This includes any shots incurred on the green and count towards total putts.
The winner will be the player with the lowest score of combined putts over their three best rounds.
In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided by who recorded the lowest individual round. If still a tie, there will be a putt-off on No.18 green on the day of the final round.
SUMMER FEDEX
This is a summer season version of the Barkman Trophy, with the same points structure awarded for all club strokeplay competitions over the period from Closing Day to Opening Day.
The winner is the person who has accumulated the most points.
GOLDEN OLDIES COMPETITIONS
LANGLEY TROPHY
This is a par competition played with drawn partners (which is done at the completion of the first round) over a total of 18 holes, comprising one round of 9 holes off the front nine and one round of 9 holes off the back nine.
The winner will be the pair with the lowest aggregate score of both players over both rounds.
In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided by a sudden-death putt-off on the No.9 green involving all four players until one takes the fewest putts to get the hole.
LAURIE ASHBY CUP
This is an individual stableford competition played over a total of 27 holes, comprising two rounds off the front nine and one round off the back nine.
The winner will be the player with the most stableford points accumulated over all three rounds.
In the event of a tie, the player with the best individual stableford round will win using USPGA count-back rules.
POLLY PEARCE MEMORIAL TROPHY
This is an individual net competition played over a total of 54 holes, comprising six rounds of nine holes, alternating between the front and back nine.
The winner will be the player with the best four round total.
In the event of a tie, the player with the best individual net round will win using USPGA count-back rules.
GUTHARDT CUP
This is an individual matchplay knockout competition played over 18 holes split into 9 holes rounds.
It is played to the handicap on the card issued to each player at the start of each and every round played, with shots taken from the player with the lowest handicap.
All matches must start on No.1 hole for the first 9 holes and on No.10 for the second 9 holes.
The first round of each match must be played on the designated day set down on the draw sheet.
This list and subsequent dates will be posted on the upstairs noticeboard in the clubhouse.
The second 9 holes for each match must be played before the date for the next round on a day agreed to by both players in advance.
Any disagreement about that date or problems relating to the completion of the match before the date for the next round should be referred to the competition organiser (Golden Oldies convenor) for a ruling.
Each player must get a card for 18 holes at the start of the second 9 for each match.
All cards are to be signed and passed to the organisers for verification before the next round commences.
Entry fee is $5.00 which must be paid before the first round of matches.
Ten percent of the prize pool — the total of all entry fees — goes to the club.
The remainder is distributed as follows:
50% to the winner
30% to the runner-up
10% to each losing semi-finalist
WALKER TROPHY
This is played over a number of designated rounds (once a month on a Thursday during the year), with points awarded to the top seven finishers in each match of the day round on the following basis:
1st – 10 points
2nd – 7 points
3rd – 5 points
4th – 4 points
5th – 3 points
6th – 2 points
7th – 1 point
If players finish tied on the same score, USPGA count-back will be used to determine their finishing position.
This is tracked automatically by the computer in the Dotgolf system.
At the end of the year the points accumulated by each player are totalled with the winner being the player with the most points.
In the event of a tie, the trophy is shared.
REPRESENTATIVE POLICY – 1/1/26
The following are the requirements for representing the club. This is whether it be interclub competition or regional selection.
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All players must wear club uniforms that will be provided for them. They must sign for these uniforms and return them after the matches. Team captains are responsible for this process.
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All players must complete the Level 1 rules exam as set down by the R&A and have a 60% pass mark. Results are to be given to the club captain.
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Travel and accommodation reimbursement:
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If the club member’s involvement involves overnight stays, then the club will pay either the petrol cost or the accommodation bill, whichever is larger.
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To qualify for a petrol reimbursement, you must travel further than Waitaki. If you go to Murphys or Takaka, then the amount is capped at $40. If your event is further away (Marlborough or West Coast), then we pay the actual bill. Receipts must be provided for any reimbursements paid.
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It is the responsibility of the car owner to provide necessary details to the Club Manager and bank account for reimbursement.
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Any questions regarding this should be directed to your club captain.
WAĀHI TAAKARO GOLF CLUB
HOLE IN ONE POLICY
This policy applies to financial members of the Waahi Taakaro Golf Club only.
HOLE IN ONE SCORED DURING AN ORGANISED CLUB EVENT AT WAĀHI TAAKARO
The member will have their name engraved on the club hole-in-one board.
The member will have their ball mounted on an engraved trophy. This will be presented at the first suitable opportunity.
The member will receive assistance in joining the New Zealand Golf Association.
Two drink bills will be reimbursed up to $150.00 for “shouting the bar”.
HOLE IN ONE SCORED AT AN ORGANISED CLUB EVENT AT ANY COURSE RECOGNISED BY THE NZGA
The member will have their ball mounted on an engraved trophy. This trophy will be presented at the first suitable opportunity.
The member will receive assistance in joining the New Zealand Golf Association.
Two drink bills will be reimbursed up to $150.00 for “shouting the bar”.
HOLE IN ONE SCORED AT WAĀHI TAAKARO OR ANY COURSE RECOGNISED BY THE NZGA DURING A SOCIAL ROUND
The member will receive assistance in joining the New Zealand Golf Association.
Two drink bills will be reimbursed up to $150.00 for “shouting the bar”.
The hole-in-one must be witnessed by at least one other affiliated golf club member.
A hole in one can only be acknowledged if the member completes a recognised round of golf. A recognised round can either be 9 or 18 holes.
Protocol for Old Hickory
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Entry per team is $30 ($5 per player, $2 for two’s and $3 for host club)
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Two’s – Allow $5 per ball so between 16–18 balls given out
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Charges the two ring-ins at host club $5 so they also qualify for two’s and contribute towards other expenses
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Top individual score gets 2 balls (from club takings)
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Winning team gets 6 balls (one for each player) (from club takings)
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