Hi Everyone
Unfortunately, due to a lack of numbers, we have had to postpone this event. It will now be held in the week of 31st January - 3rd February 2017.
This is regretful but we wish to provide real value to the golfers and, with 16 golfers, this can not be achieved. Our apologies to those entered and they should contact us on fun@pukekohegolf.co.nz to receive a small token of appreciation and a recognition for putting each plaayer out.
Thank you
Ian Litchfield
The Auckland Southern Country Golf Challenge has very simple goals. These are for golfers and their partners to enjoy themselves, make new friends, try different golf courses and to become aware of what this region offers in terms of things to do and where to stay so close to Auckland City. Too often we hear people who do come here say “I didn’t know this was here,” “Wow. This is an amazing place to stay,” and “I didn’t know these golf courses were here.” This happens time and time again, yet people travel through this area via the motorway to places for things to do and to stay instead of trying those much closer to home.
The format of the tournament is simple and that is to play each of four courses, one each day and the best golfers in the two or three men’s and two women’s section with some awesome prizes based around stableford competitions. At each venue, local tourism operators will be present for you to see what experiences are locally available to you. This will enable you and/ or your partner to explore this area outside of the tournament hours or, simply, to come back at a later date to explore what we have. Further, activities and accommodation options are detailed in "Things to Do" and "Accommodation" drop down boxes above.
The entry fee will be $250 but there is an early bird option of $225 until and including the 31st August 2016. We believe that this represents great value to play four quality golf courses with the opportunity to win significant prizes as well as making new friends. If you do not have access to a computer to enter then ring us on 09 294 8822 and we can set up arrangements for payment and entry.
All of this could not be made possible by the work of club members and staff at each course and we should not forget the significant support given to the tournament by the Franklin Local Board. We sincerely thank Andy Baker and his team for their support. Like all ventures like this it would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors. At this point, we thank Dean Littin and the team at the Pukekohe Mega Mitre 10 for their support around the purchase of prizes. Sean Newman and the Traillite team have also added a participants prize of a 7 Day motorhome holiday valued at $3,500. This will be drawn at the presentation of prizes on the Friday afternoon.
Finally, I thank all of you who have taken this chance to play these courses, enjoy our hospitality and our local experiences. Without you, the success of the Challenge would not happen. All we ask is that you enjoy yourself and tell others about how good the tournament was along with the experiences that you had here.
Thank you to you all
Ian Litchfield
Organising Committee.