Queenstown Golf Club – Saturday Winter Wrap

Saturday 9th August 2025

Winter Smiles on the Course

Before we get into the scores, a special thanks to those who braved the cold and still managed a smile for our course-side winter photos. Familiar faces, warm jackets, and top quality golf — just another Saturday at Queenstown Golf Club! The course may have been wet underfoot, but the camaraderie was as warm as ever.

Men’s Combined Par (Random Pairs) – Cold Hands, Hot Scores!

The course may have been wrapped in a winter chill, but our pairs competition served up some red-hot golf. The cold air didn’t stop teamwork, tactics, and just the right amount of luck from shining through.

Overall Prize Winners

• 1st Kim Wilkinson & Jesse McKenna – $30 each – a rock-solid performance in tough conditions.

• 2nd Jeffery Smith & Bill Grant – $25 each – proving steady golf pays.

• 3rd Connor O’Boyle & Greg Carter – $20 each – holding their nerve when it mattered.

• 4th: James Han & Tim Myers – $20 each – a strong, balanced pairing.

• 5th: John Kennedy & Martin Buckley – $20 each – keeping the scoreboard ticking.

Also rounding out the Prizes
Kris Brewin & Brent Carlsson, James Bortoli & Ben Farrell ($15 each), Billy Groves & John Bannerman, Stephen Potts & Michael Taylor ($12 each). Great effort across the board.

Twos Money – Pin Seekers 

($12 each) – Hats off to Quinton Thompson, Aaron Hotop, Brent Carlsson, John Consitt, Steven Ridley, and Danny King, who mastered the winter greens to card twos. That’s precision under pressure!

Birdies Woop – Finishing with a Flourish

($18 each) – Greg Carter, Steven Ridley, James Sowerby, and Michael Wong all wrapped up their rounds with birdies on the final hole. There’s no better way to walk off 18 in winter.

Net Eagle on Hole 5 – Rolling Jackpot

One shot. One hole. One enormous payday. Jesse McKenna nailed the Net Eagle on hole 5 and walked away with $358 club credit. We think it could be the biggest single payout yet — Jesse, maybe grab a Lotto ticket before the luck runs out!

Special Prizes – Because it’s Not All About the Scorecard

• Longest Putt – Hole 18: Murray Carter – $30 Neat Meat Voucher (and…

• Random Card Draw: Murray Carter again! $100 credit. Double helpings for Murray.

• Nearest The Pin: Matt Evans (Hole 7) – $20 Neat Meat Voucher, Sky Jeong (Hole 11) – $20 Neat Meat Voucher.

Ladies’ Hidden Holes Stableford – Cool-Headed and Clever

The ladies took on the tricky Hidden Holes format and proved that winter fairways can’t freeze out fine golf.

Overall Prize Winners

• Marti Groves – 28 pts – $22 – topping the field with control and confidence.

• Anne Paton – 26 pts – $17 – more on her incredible day below!

• Karen Scott – 22 pts – $12 – rounding out the podium with solid play.

Anne Paton – The “Almost Full House”

If there was a prize for sheer prize-collecting, Anne would win it. Here’s her day:

• 2nd overall – $17

• Solo Twos Winner on Hole 11 – $13

• Birdies Winner on Hole 11 – $13

• Net Eagles Winner on Hole 4 – $13

• Longest Putt Winner on Hole 18 – $10 account credit

• Nearest The Pin Winner on hole 11 – $10 account credit

That’s six prizes in one outing. Anne, you’ve set a new bar for multi-tasking on the golf course!

Final Word

From jackpot hauls to almost clean sweeps, today’s results show that winter golf is as much about grit and good humour as it is about skill. Thanks to everyone who braved the cold, kept spirits high, and made the day one to remember. Here’s to even more great stories next week!

– The Queenstown Golf ProShop Team