Castlecliff Golf Club Centenary Wrap-Up
To our incredible Centenary Committee — Thank you, thank you, thank you! Without each and every one of you, this celebration would not have been possible. Your hard work, dedication, and passion brought our vision to life. You are truly amazing.
Committee Members:
Darlene Hall, Pauline Kennedy, Shona Clark, Marlene Gray, Winnie Clark, Lyn Bristol, Rodney Donaldson, Alistair Ross, Matthew Carroll, Glenn Kearse, Grant Clark, Baz Woodcock, Bob Bristol
Saturday Night Function
A huge thank you to everyone who made Saturday night so special:
- Matthew Carroll – Our fantastic MC for the night, you kept everything running smoothly and on point.
- Darlene Hall – Your cake was a showstopper. Absolutely stunning and delicious!
- Pauline Kennedy – Thank you for everything from Hire pool Feilding.
- Darren Wallace – Your entertainment was top notch and added the perfect vibe to the evening.
- Alana Maulder from AJ Photography for all her photos of the night which will be available to view in the come weeks on her website. www.ajphotographynz.com
- Amber McKee (The Catering Company) – Thank you for the delicious dinner – everyone raved about it!
- Abbey Baldwin (my daughter) – Thank you for helping guide everyone to the correct tables – it made a big difference.
- Terry Leddy & Connor Ellicott– Our wonderful cake cutters, bringing together past and present with style.
- Te Awhina Mc Donell from Trafalgar Lotto for the amazing balloon arch.
To everyone who help set up and pack down the Eulogy Lounge thank you so much.
To all our past and present Presidents, Patrons, and Life Members — thank you for the legacy you have built and the years of service you have given. We would not be celebrating 100 years without you.
Easter Tournament
Rodney Donaldson – your knowledge and skill in running tournaments is exceptional. With 172 players, it was a massive task, and you did an outstanding job. Yes, we ran a little behind schedule, but nobody played in the dark – job well done!
To our incredible catering duo, Darlene, and Sade – WOW! You’ve done it again. We are so lucky to have you both. Sade, special thanks for holding down the kitchen while Darlene was out on the course – amazing effort!
A big shoutout to all our bar staff, and a special welcome to Brenda – your first big weekend and you handled it like a pro. We are so glad you are part of the team!
Thank you to Carl Davidson for being our starter on Friday
Thank You to Our Sponsors
To all our wonderful sponsors – thank you! Every contribution, big or small, made this event possible.
Easter Weekend Sponsors:
- Major Tournament Sponsor: Bruce & Kerri-Ann Morris – KiwiSpan Wanganui
- Dinner Function Sponsor: Steve & Lorette Heibner – Stevo’s Distributors
- Hole-in-One Car: Jeff & Jude Sims – Sims & Co Real Estate
- Graeme Sage Electrical
- Speedy Signs
- Pauline Kennedy – Hire pool Feilding
- Darlene Hall – Cake Decoration
- Dutchie (Josh Geerling)
- Alby Bron
- Sheldon van de Worp
Tournament Results
- Division 1 Winners: Lewis Ibell & Shane Benge
- Division 2 Winners: Winnie Clark & Antz Larkin
- Division 3 Winners: Tim Head & Patrick Edmonds
- Golf Bag Raffle Winner: Ross Travers
- Dinner Golf Bag Winner: Joanna Means
Looking Ahead: Our next tournament is on Sunday, 4th May 2025, proudly sponsored by Stevo’s Distributors (Mystery Fours format 😊). We will have prizes for Best Dressed, and one of the tees will feature hickory clubs, just like 100 years ago! If you are not dressing up, please wear your centenary polo shirts. We missed getting a group photo during Easter, and we would love to capture everyone out on the deck to commemorate this next event — something for the next centenary committee to look back on! We will also be using the new course layout for this tournament and for the month of May. All feedback is welcome.
From Me, as you can see, I had a remarkable team behind me. Without each one of you, we would not have made it.
Castlecliff Golf Club – you are amazing, your members are amazing, and I wish you nothing but the best for the next 100 years.
With all my gratitude,
Lorette Heibner Centenary Committee Chairperson
