Men, women on course together

• Published date: 26 January 2023

The format changed from 36 holes to 18 after the storm last November that went through Whangārei damaged the golf course at The Pines

This year was the first time both men and ladies played on the same course and same day.

With 120 golfers in the field, it was very slow going once you turned after the first nine holes, said Whangaroa club spokeswoman Cynthia Shailes.

The weather was beautiful with relief under a tree and a slight breeze coming off the beach.

The ladies also had teams of three from each club playing for...