Super Sunday Scores – Handicap Heroes Only Need Apply

Today was not a day for the faint-hearted or the fairway-shy – if you didn’t play to your handicap, you were simply out of the prizes! It took 40+ points to sniff the podium, and even then, you might’ve only earned enough for a pie and a pat on the back.

The Standouts:

Stephen Makuta – take a bow, sir! A monumental 48 Stableford points. That’s not just playing to your handicap – that’s mugging it in the car park and driving off with its clubs. A performance worthy of a medal, a handshake, and probably a random drug test.

Whetu Luna and Gareth Abery both dialled in 42s, while Josh Rees rounded out the elite 40+ club with a slick 41.

Jesse McKenna (40) and David Grant (39) weren’t far behind either, both proving the Stableford gods were smiling today.

Two’s Company, Reuben’s a Party

Two twos in one day? That’s Reuben Warren-Williams for you – clearly allergic to three-putts and mediocrity. He cleaned up two twos, pocketed the dosh, and added a cheeky Nearest to the Pin on Hole 11 just for good measure. That pin never stood a chance.

Other two-makers included James Ward, Keith Munro, Nathan Hedwig, Fraser MacLachlan, and David Grant – all walking away with a fiver and a smile.

Putt of the Day – Jeri’s Heartstopper

Jeri Elliot took out Longest Putt on 18, and word on the street is her 3-footer held up all day. That’s right – while others were trying to judge the grain and the breeze, Jeri rolled it in early and then likely spent the rest of the afternoon hoping no one else would catch her. We reckon her pulse didn’t drop below 120 until the prize sheet went up.

Julianne Bowman Strikes Pink Gold

Not to be outdone, Julianne Bowman claimed Ladies' Nearest to the Pin on Hole 11 with surgical precision – showing the lads how it’s done. But it’s not just the voucher she’s taking home…

Word has it, our blue and pink tee markers used for NTPs are now the hottest collectables at the club – right up there with raffle rum and “borrowed” sand bucket tags.

The Pro Shop is proud to offer Blue Tees in not one, but two fine shades (don’t worry, not 50 shades of grey).

And with the mysterious migration of pink tees after competitions, we’re seriously considering getting some in stock – so members can buy their own instead of ‘borrowing’ ours.

We don't know who you are. But we admire your stealth.

Until Next Time…

Another cracker Sunday in the books – epic scores, big putts, and more tee marker drama than a Netflix docuseries. Don’t forget to polish your wedges and keep those putters warm – Tuesday’s just around the corner.

Cheers,

Your Queenstown Golf Shop Team – proudly fuelling golf, gossip, and great tee marker heists since forever