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No Hole-in-One —But a Great Day

There were no holes-in-one to mark the occasion, but the opening of the new Tahunga Golf Club and course was no less memorable for that. Situated on Tahunga Station, some forty miles from Gisborne, at the back of Rere, the six-hole course will enable the 40 local golfing enthusiasts to play much nearer home and not have to make the long trip there and back into town to take part in their favourite sport. About 100 visitors attended the opening, which included a picnic lunch and a barbeque tea after the opening round. Much hard work has gone into the making of the course which, incidentally, looked to be on the only piece of flat ground for miles around. Even then, it is on a sort of circular plateau surrounded by the river, so woe betide any hooks or slices.

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Club captain James Parker explains the layout of the new course.

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The course was designed for the club by Messrs Buster Barker.

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Merv Howe, who both had the honour of teeing off from No. 1.

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Club president Tony Steele officially welcomes the crowd.

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Club secretary Sue Sherratt and committee member John Von Pein discuss the emergency service for lost balls,

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Tony Steele fires the shotgun to signal the start from all tees.

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Doug Veitch keeps in contact with the score-keepers at the green in the "Drive Across The River" competition.

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A ferry to the tees ensured no lost players.

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Straight across the river in the competition

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A puzzlement for John Beedie. Well, there are hazards, and hazards, aren't there?

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Who knows, if you get in a good hard slice you may even stun a trout, or something? And, for a fishing golfer, what could be better!

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