FEBRUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER
WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
Winter Opening Day – Wednesday 18th February
We had a fantastic turnout for our Winter Opening Day, with both 18-hole and 9-hole players joining in. It was a fun, relaxed event and a great way to bring everyone together.
Ambrose Winners: The wonderers
Runners-up: The Golf Bags
Closest to the pin: Margaret Austin-Smith
18-Hole Competitions
The season is underway with the first rounds of the Campbell Cup, LGU, and Bakers Cup now completed.
9-Hole Competitions
Our 9-hole women have also begun their season with the first rounds of the LGU and Sutcliffe Cup.
Pennants / Crossman Cup
- 18-Hole Pennants: First match is at Waipukurau on 23rd February.
- 9-Hole Pennants: First match is at Waipukurau on 16th March.
- Crossman Cup: Played on 1st March at Napier.
Wishing all teams the very best for the season.
WHAT’S ON IN MARCH
National Teams
National Teams will be played on 10th March and 14th March. The four players with the lowest individual nett scores will qualify to represent the club at the District Final on Monday 4th May at Maraenui. It is a $3 entry fee for this competition which goes to HB and Poverty Bay Women’s Golf. They have asked if all golfers can please pay the $3 entry fee, even if unable to play in the final, as this is an important fundraiser for Hawke’s Bay Poverty Bay Women’s Golf.
Coring Week
The course will be closed from 16th–20th March.
Alternative play options:
- 18 holes: Karamu Golf Course on 17th March, tee-off at 9:45am
- 9 holes: 18th March
Lunch can be purchased at the club, and a conference room is available.
Lucky Dip: Bring a bottle valued at $10, wrapped in brown paper, for a fun lucky-dip draw.
Eclectics
Karen has created a new Eclectics Challenge. This is not a competition — it’s a personal record of your gross scores on each hole. A good way to see your problem holes. The form and further information are available in the ladies’ changing rooms.
Shootout
We are bringing back the Shootout this year. We have secured James Wattie Retirement Village as a sponsor.
Key details:
- $30 entry fee, payable on first entry
- you must enter between 3rd March and 1st April
- 18-hole players automatically entered on Tuesdays and Saturdays
- 9-hole players automatically entered on Wednesdays and Saturdays
- Entries continue till Wednesday 18th November with final on Sunday 29th November
- Top 10 qualifiers will play in the 9-hole final for the 18 and 9 hole players
Any questions speak to AJ or Brett in the Pro Shop.
Happy Golfing
Joanne Wheater
Women’s Club Captain
womenscc@hastingsgolfclub.co.nz
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