Queenstown Golf Club – Tuesday Winter Wrap

Tuesday 12th August 2025

Hidden Holes Stableford – Cool-Headed in the Cold

The winter air may have had a bite to it, but that didn’t stop the field from tackling the mystery of the Hidden Holes with skill and style. The suspense of not knowing which holes count until the end makes every putt matter — and today’s results proved just that.

Overall Prize Winners

• Tyree Denise Birch – 30 pts – $25 – a well-deserved win, keeping steady where it counted.

• Ann McDowell – 28 pts – $18 – proving composure under winter pressure.

• Fiona Arbuckle – 28 pts – $18 – holding her own in a tight contest.

• Julianne Bowman – 27 pts – $15 – staying in the mix right to the last hole.

• Sue Cunningham – 27 pts – $15 – another solid finish in tricky conditions.

• Annie Han – 26 pts – $12 – rounding out the prize list with flair.

Twos Winners – Straight to the Cup

($12 each) – Congratulations to Jo Denton and Janet Latham for sinking twos. Crisp ball striking and confident putting made all the difference.

Birdie Hole No. 11

Janet Latham had the magic touch on 11, making her birdie count for both the Twos and Birdies prizes. A double celebration!

Net Eagle Hole No. 6

Sue Cunningham flew high with a net eagle on the 6th — and to make it sweeter, she also collected the Longest Putt prize.

Special Prizes – Pinpoint & Precision

• Longest Putt: Sue Cunningham – $10 credit – showing her touch on the greens matches her long game.

• Nearest The Pin: Kay Shaw – $10 credit – threading the needle in cold, still air.

9-Hole Stableford – Short But Sweet

While the 18-holers battled over the Hidden Holes, our 9-hole competitors delivered their own winter magic in a stableford competition.

Overall Prize Winners

• Annette Fea – 23 pts – steady scoring from first tee to last, plus a win in the Longest Putt contest.

• Carolyn Rooney – 22 pts – hot on Annette’s heels, keeping the pressure on throughout.

• Francie McDowell – 21 pts – a strong showing in third, proving consistency is key.

Final Word

From hidden hole surprises to sharp short games and steady scoring, today’s competitions proved that winter golf at Queenstown is as much about grit as it is about glory. Congratulations to all our winners and well done to everyone who turned up, braved the cold, and kept the game alive.

– The Queenstown Golf ProShop Team