Country Clubs damp squib
- 31 October 2022
- Peter Watson
Our Country Clubs teams made heavy weather of the annual tournament played at Murchison over the weekend, finishing at the foot of the table.
The Waahi Taakaro No 1 team of Pete Green, Jonathan Tuheke, Keri Kotua and Geoff Halkett won just one of their six matches in the four ball best ball format, with Keri and Geoff recording a 4/3 victory in their first encounter on Saturday morning. Unfortunately, that was as good as it got, with the team finishing last on two points.
Our No 2 team of Andy Isle, Dave Blake, Richard Pearson and Neil McLaren went slightly better, with Andy and Dave securing a half on Saturday afternoon and Richard and Neil winning their Sunday match 1 up after losing their first two games 1-down. They tied for second last with three points.
Wet conditions on Saturday made things unpleasant for the 14 teams entered, although the rain cleared on Sunday.
The Takaka No 2 team took home the trophy after five victories and a draw for 11 points. Golden Downs No 1 finished second on 10 points with four wins and two draws. They were the only two teams to go through the weekend unbeaten.