A fabulous day greeted 40 entries to play for the Nes Beard Trophy, a stableford competition for those over 50 years of age.

Chris Pearce gathered everyone before the Disc Draw, to pay respects for the recent passing of Ken Nankivell. Well remembered as a solid and competitive member of our club for many years. In the early days he was the Club Handicapper and before leaving to live in Waikanae he provided the club with it’s first compressed air “shoe and trundler” cleaner. RIP.

The scores were commensurate with the weather with Geoff Lee coming to the fore with a brilliant 44 stableford points score to win the handsome Trophy presented by Club President Jonathan Wake.

Geoff Lee will now appear twice on this Trophy!

Runner up was Saint Kennach on count-back from Don McCrone(shooting 71) and returning to the 18 hole scene following surgery Lars Fagerstrom all on 40 points .

Jono Wake followed with 39 Points and the usual golf balls were presented down to 35 points. Following what must have been an adventurous round Guy Walmsley took out the unmentionable prize by quite a margin!

Nearest the Prodrive Sponsors Pin on the 4th was won by Geoff Lee, he also sank the putt. The only other Two was recorded by Lars Fagerstrom.

The weekly raffle was won by Tim Allison No 14, second was Fergus Mclean No 26 and third was Ian Bates No 31.

A warm welcome was extended to first time Wednesday Club participant Julian Davis and second time David Petersen, also nice to see Jeff Mason a long time member of our club.

Five 9 holers also enjoyed the festive event to remember a well respected and much appreciated Past President and Foundation Member Nes Beard

Look forward to seeing you all next week.