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The 2005 Holden Scramble
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Akarana Holden Scramble 2005

Akarana's Holden Scramble for 2005 was played recently in gloriously fine conditions on a course which has seldom been presented in such a fantastic condition in the middle of winter. Club Golf Director and PGA member Rex Gould in association with local dealer and club sponsor Schofields of Newmarket presented this member and guests-only tournament for the third year with a field of 177 players joining in the fun.

Scoring on the day matched the splendid conditions on the course with the fast and true greens allowing plenty of birdies to be made. With such a large field 3 teams progressed to the regional final which this year will be held at Akarana. Club President Peter Williams greeted all and presented this years prizes, third place went to the team of father and son combination Brent Kinghorn & Stuart Kinghorn joined by John Dias on 63 gross, less 6.16 handicap = nett 56.84. Second place went to the ever steady SH Park, E Kim and S Kim with gross 63, less 7.66 handicap = nett 55.34. The winners on the day featured Akarana pro shop staff member Michael Simpson, Tim Hayter & Peter Hickey on gross 62, less 6.57 handicap = nett 55.33.

The generous sponsorship of Schofields allowed for prizes to the top 15 teams in the event. All players also received a pre starting pack which included lunch and many goodies. After prize giving a three course meal was also provided in the entry fee with the oysters proving a huge success. To top it all off Schofields were very generous in providing an open bar for the prize giving.

The last two years have produced holes in one during the competition. This years story featured the Par 4 15th hole Measuring 356m this difficult par 4 provided an amazing feat. The team of Kevin Flower, Kevin Hutchinson and Les Breingan having played their second shots to the uphill and blind pin position moved to the green to find no balls in sight! Kevin Hutchison had missed the green and the other two balls were in the bottom of the cup! With a two under on one hole they only managed to score three under for the complete round. They must have used up all their luck at once!

The club must thank Rex and his team for all the hard work they put into running this years event and to our sponsor Schofields of Newmarket, Thanks to Phil Dixon & Terry Honan for your terrific sponsorship in what is, in the words of Jim Cleland (PGA Holden Scramble Organiser) “the best Holden Scramble in New Zealand”.

Steve Hackett
General Manager

 

Holden Scramble at Akarana 2005
Club Golf Director Rex Gould addresses the players before the shotgun start

Holden Scramble at Akarana 2005
PGA Holden Scramble co-coordinator Jim Cleland with the Ian Marshall Monaro

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Holden Scramble at Akarana 2005
Rex keeps an eagle eye on the play...
Holden Scramble at Akarana 2005
Akarana Golf Club President Peter Williams in front of some of the magnificent prizes up for grabs
Holden Scramble at Akarana 2005
The second placed team with Schofields GM Terry Honan

Holden Scramble at Akarana 2005
The winners and runners-up walked away with some glorious prizes including some very handy power tools
Holden Scramble at Akarana 2005
Rex welcomes the players for prize-giving
Holden Scramble at Akarana 2005
The third placed team with Schofields GM Terry Honan
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