Golfers hit out in a mixed bag of weather conditions as Alexandra, Omakau and Dunstan Golf clubs hosted the 17th Central Otago Golf Trilogy tournament at the weekend.

One of the organisers Alan Janman said 250 golfers took part and it was a successful weekend with all the players enjoying themselves.

“As well as the players from Central Otago clubs we had teams from Fairlie, Tinwald (Ashburton), Tai Tapu, Invercargill, Dunedin and Waikaka. Island Park and Taieri in Dunedin are great supporters as are the Wānaka ladies who always send a number of teams.”

Saturday’s temperatures climbed close to 31degC which was demanding especially out at Omakau, Alan said.

“The Omakau show on the same day made the town very busy, but [it was] much cooler on Sunday with only light wind. 

“Congratulations to the greens staff at all clubs as the courses were in top condition in spite of the recent hot, dry weather.” 

Sunday was a bit cooler with a high of 21degC and a low of 12degC, and the rain stayed away for both days of play.  

For men the programme was on Saturday nine holes, two ball ambrose at Dunstan and nine holes American foursome at Omakau, followed by 18 holes two ball best ball (2BBB) at Alexandra on Sunday,

Men’s division B winning team from Fairlie (from left) was made up of Andrew Anderson, Steve Robertson, Richard Herlund and Micheal Anderson. PHOTO: Supplied 

Women's and mixed teams started with 18 holes 2BBB at Alexandra on Saturday and then played nine holes, two ball ambrose at Dunstan and nine holes American foursome at Omakau on Sunday. 

Each golf club held a prize giving at the conclusion of Sunday's play. Alexandra hosted the men’s, Dunstan the mixed teams and Omakau the women’s celebration.

Dunstan Golf Course is Clyde is one of three hosts of the annual tournament that has become a staple on the calendar of golfers from Central and across the Southern district. PHOTO: File 

Entrance to Alexandra Golf Course on State Highway 8. PHOTO: The Central App

The top women's team was from Wānaka and Millbrook and made up of Rae Hammond, Holly Davies, Mandy Clark and Jenny McPherson.

A combined team from Waikaka and Alexandra came second; they were Sue Stewart, Raewyn King, Sharon Irwin and Kate Cross.  

The mixed team winners were from Taeiri Laked golf club, a team of Colin Walters, Merv Clearwater, Glenda Walters and Jill Clearwater. 

Second spot went to a combined team from Dunstan and Island Park golf clubs; Michael Crosbie, Mark Sansom, Judie Crosbie and Marg Oliphant. 

Several teams got into the spirit of the tournament donning colourful shirts and the best two teams were awarded golf balls prizes for their efforts.

Alan thanked local businesses for their sponsorship support of raffle and winners prizes. 

For information on golf clubs see their Central App listings; Alexandra Golf Club Dunstan Golf Club and Omakau Golf Club

Find out more about Central’s golf courses, see Things to Do | Golf

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