Queenstown Golf Club – Pick Your Tee Stableford
Competition Wrap | Thursday 12 March 2026

A healthy field of 71 players took to the course today, and while the front nine required a little patience, the closing stretch turned into something of a bird sanctuary.

From holes 8 through to 18, birdies began appearing everywhere across the field as players found their groove late in the round.

Fraser Ronald leads the flock

The standout performance of the day came from Fraser Ronald, who put together a memorable round to claim victory with a superb 44 Stableford points.

Fraser’s card featured eight net birdies and a net eagle, although even great rounds have their quirks — the 15th hole managed to escape unscathed, resulting in a rare no-score along the way.

Along with the winner’s cheque, Fraser will also receive the traditional prize that comes with playing well… a 1.2 stroke haircut to his handicap index tomorrow. Fame, as they say, has its price.

There was another milestone tucked away in the scorecard too. Fraser signed for a gross 91, his lowest score since September 2021, and finished just two shots shy of shooting his age — which is starting to look less like a dream and more like an imminent headline.

Birdies everywhere

The course proved generous once players reached the latter part of the round.

Across the entire field there were:

• 19 birdies recorded

• 29 net eagles scored

Clearly the closing holes were where the magic happened, with the back stretch producing the majority of the day’s red numbers.

Prize table

The prize list was well spread, with 16 players collecting a return from today’s competition.

Close behind Fraser were:

• Maurice Keith – 43 points

• Andrew Gunn – 40 points

Both excellent rounds on a day where momentum seemed to build as the round went on.

Final thought

If today proved anything, it’s that a round at Queenstown can change quickly. Stick with it through the early holes and by the time you reach the back stretch you might just find yourself wandering through the afternoon’s bird sanctuary.

Congratulations to Fraser Ronald on a terrific round — and to everyone who helped keep the bird population thriving.