Queenstown Golf Club – Saturday 20 September 2025

Spring Sunshine, and Spectacular Shots

Spring Swings & Southern Things

The calendar might still say September, but Saturday at Queenstown Golf Club had all the makings of a classic spring day. Warm air, dry fairways, the occasional chirp of a bird that wasn’t a golfer, and a bit of bite in the breeze for good measure. It was a perfect stage for some memorable performances — and a few unexpected plot twists.

Men’s Combined Stableford

It was teamwork, timing, and a sprinkle of luck that saw Adam Dawson & Reuben Williams-Warren rise to the top of the leaderboard with a scorching 79 points, collecting $35 each and the bragging rights for the week.

?? Top Prize Pairs:

Special Prizes and Spot-On Shots

Birdies Draw – Hole 15

Three savvy strikers — Fraser MacLachlan, Cory Clark, and Moon Kang — each bagged $26 for landing birdies on one of the tougher greens of the day.

Net Eagles Draw – Hole 1

You guessed it. That elusive gentleman Jack Pot struck again, strolling off with $187 like a magician disappearing into a puff of smoke.

Two’s Money

Plenty of twos – a regular party down there:

• Moon Kang

• John “Boggy” McDowell

• Dylan Street

• Nigel Soper

• Bruce Cunningham (x2!)

• David Jerram

• Reuben Williams-Warren (x2!)
  Each walked away with $9 — proving that starting strong can pay.

Boggy's Bonanza - Hole 8

We can’t go past John “Boggy” McDowell, who produced one of the shots of the day — a brilliant two on a par 4 that stunned his playing group and added some serious coin to his day. Boggy’s swing wasn’t just sweet — it was rewarded with $30 and a flood of admiration.

Nearest the Pin

• Hole 7: Lewis Ferguson – $20 Neat Meat Voucher

• Hole 11: John “Boggy” McDowell – $20 Neat Meat Voucher (yes, again!)

Longest Putt – Hole 18

• Michael Wong dropped it from downtown and scored a $30 Neat Meat Voucher.

Random Card Draw

• William Young had the luck of the draw and picked up a $50 account credit.

Ladies Results – Net Medal Style

Our ladies played their Net Medal competition with flair and perseverance. While the scores were tight, Sally Hicks-Beach shone through in Division 1 with a net 68 to take top prize.

Ladies Prize Winners:

Ladies Side Prizes – Finesse on Display

• Two’s:
  Julie Grant and Tyree Birch showed nerves of steel with their only two’s of the day, netting $6 each — never a bad way to boost the Pro Shop fund.

• Birdie Draw:
  Julie Grant continued her form and claiming $13 from the kitty.

• Net Eagles:
  Both Julie Grant and Tyree Birch again found themselves in the action, each earning $7 for their eagle magic on paper.

• Nearest the Pin:
  Ann McDowell hit it closest and pocketed $10 Pro Shop Credit — precision pays.

These side prizes might seem small in dollars, but they speak volumes about the short game class on display. It was a tidy haul for a few and a great chance to sharpen up before the next club day.

Extra Cheers

• Happy 21st (again) to Matt Evans, who marked his quarter-century with a lap around the links and plenty of birthday banter.

• Best of luck to Ruby, heading off to represent Southland in the Under-17 Eagles event next week at Boulcott’s Farm in Wellington. We know you’ll make us proud.

That’s All Fore Now

Birdies, birthdays, booming drives, and brilliant spring weather — it was one for the books. Thanks to all who played and see you next week for another crack at Jack Pot’s growing stash.