2007 Auckland Disc Golf Championships
Monte Cecilia Park Hillsborough September 1 & 2 2007
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What a fantastic park Monte Cecilia is for Disc Golf. Sadly with Auckland City’s ‘Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee’ about to turn it into “a place of discovery and encounters, with an arts focus”, this will probably be the last time we have an organised Disc Golf event there.
Mind you I reckon 18 baskets scattered through out the park classify as art! Maybe a few letters to the mayor and elected councillors [in election year] talking about the fantastic ‘basket art’ you saw over the weekend might have them seeing things our way. Especially if we point out that this sort of ‘art’ will encourage Aucklanders to get out and exercise, not to mention bring tourists to the city.
Anyway .. on with the story.
What a fantastic weekend of Disc Golf. Numerous new players, a high standard of play and even the weather came to the party with a beautiful sunny spring day on the Saturday and the only shower on Sunday coming over the lunch break. And on top of that the ACE kitty had hit a record $350.
Round 1 saw the Lost Tribes dominance come to the fore with Blair Joines sharing the lead with Waiheke’s Siep Van Vliet on 53 and Blair’s son Bruno [17] shooting a 55 along with the defending Open champ Steve Scarbrough from Albany. After a catered lunch [thanks Sheree] and the second seeded round Blair had taken the lead with a creditable 52, two up on Siep with Epsom’s David Keene’s 52 good enough to get him into the top group for the Sunday morning along with the GM tied for 4th with Steve Scarbrough. Barry Keene led the Masters by 1 over Nigel Hailstone and Ming Menzies from Tauranga was dominating the Woman’s division.
Sunday morning saw the heavy overnight rain disappear and the breeze stay from the south west, which meant once you got over the hill and down onto the course facing north east you were out of the wind. Mind you as my mate Serf says “the wind is your friend!”
The format for the Sunday was one more seeded round of 18 for everyone, lunch [thanks again Sheree] and a cut to a ‘Super 6’ shoot out for the top 6 contenders, so there was plenty to play for.
As the cards came in there was a bit of ooooing and arrrrring as the scores went up and the GM had shot a course record 49 [9 under] to wipe off his 5 shot deficit on Blair and in fact take a 2 shot lead heading into the ‘Super 6’ holes. They were joined by Siep Van Vliet, Steve Scarbrough, David Keene and Hamilton’s Josh Smith. But first there was the little matter if the Masters tied lead between Barry Keene and Nigel Hailstone to sort out. It took 5 of the Super 6 holes to find a winner, congratulations to Barry ‘Baz’ Keene who took home the Masters Trophy for 2007.
Hole 1 of the Safari ‘Super 6’ saw Blair take a birdie and cut the lead to 1, hole 2 and the result was reversed as the GM nailed an 8 metre putt to reinstate the 2 shot buffer. Good thing too as on the next hole the GM threw a shocker, snookering himself from the basket behind one of the giant Morton Bay Fig trees and Blair parked his drive, the GM’s lead was gone and first place was all tied up. It stayed that way until the final hole of the ‘Super 6’, the ‘Full Monte’ 221 metres from the elevated Tee in front of the old homestead straight down the middle. It must have been nerves as not one of the six pulled off a spectacular drive, disappointing the large gallery who were waiting to be impressed. Blair was to the left with 80 metres to the basket and the GM was down the middle but short by about 100 metres. The GM’s up shot was a big hyzer and went over the top of the basket and left him with a 9 metre putt, Blair’s was also a little on the strong side and looking to go a good 20 metres past the basket BUT collected a tree and dropped beside the basket for a gimme! [Rumour has it he took that tree out for dinner and drinks that evening!]
Well done to Blair for taking out the Open Title for 2007, the GM had to be happy with the Grand Masters trophy and the run he had at the big boys. Baz is the Auckland Masters Champ for 2007, Ming Menzies took the Woman’s trophy home for a second year, Robyn Joynt won the Junior Woman’s and Toby Gentil was chuffed to have his name on the Junior boy’s trophy for the second year as well.
Congratulations and thanks to all who came along to compete or just watch the second annual Auckland Disc Golf Champs, it was a wonderful weekend.
Baz, Brendon and Marty dwarfed by the giant Kauri on Tee #5 on the beautiful Monte Cecilia course.
Local Legend Baz Keene sends one down the full Monte. He was on fire after a holiday in the States where he played baskets 4 times a week.
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Tauranga’s Brendon Love putts out the par 4 7th under one of the many giant Morton Bay Fig trees throughout the park.
There is only one problem with the giant Morton Bay Fig trees ….. Giant Morton Bay Fig tree roots.
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 Marty deHaas feeling good on his home course as he putts out hole #4 during his opening round.
Brendon Love played out from the nasty lie as he negotiates hole 15.
Bruno Whale from the Lost Tribe Disc Golf Club in Taumarunui shows his tossing skills.
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Waiheke Island golfer Siep Van Vliet Tees on the short but testing 15th as the Lost Tribes Father and son Blair and Bruno look on.
Marty deHaas is not impressed as he putts out for a double bogy OB 6 on the par 4 16th. [He’s climbed the fence on the 16th fairway more than any other golfer].
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 Baz Keene drives hole 6 on his way to taking out the Auckland Masters Championship for 2007.
 Marty deHaas the Monte Cecilia course Pro shows his lefty style on the made for lefties hole # 14, under the gaze of the beautiful One Tree Hill in the background.
 The GM anhyzers one down hole #4 on his way to a course record 9 under 49.
KerChang!!!!! Baz Keene solidly putts out the par 4 18th as round 2 on the Saturday afternoon comes to an end.
Paul Cohen from Waiheke Island checks the scores under the gaze of the soon to be café and art house Parr Homestead. In the background Ming Menzies is congratulated for picking up another title.
Siep Van Vliet shows his side arm style as he sends one down hole 4.
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Hole #9 perched on the edge of the knoll caused some problems for a few but most played it safe.
The Auckland Disc Golf contenders waiting for lunch as the winter sun keeps them warm between rounds on the Saturday afternoon.
Ally Joynt tees hole 2 watched by sister Robyn, Mum, Helen and junior champ Toby Gentil.
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 Mike Corbett from Three Kings gets to experience what’s been on offer in his back yard for the last 3 years as he tee’s hole #1.
Steve Scarbrough, Josh Smith and Baz Keene show their all out driving style on the ‘Full Monte’, the 221 metre hole 10.
Pete Crowther from Christchurch came up especially for the Auckland Champs. Thanks buddy, great to catch up!
Auckland Freaky Stylist Dave ‘Serf’ Hartley shows his style as he tees off on the par 4 18th
Jack Turner from Titirangi was one of the many Ultimate players to come out and have a crack at the Auckland Champs. After playing the opening round with him I’m sure he’ll be back for more.
The Joynt Sisters Ally and Robyn from the Waikato have become regulars on the NZ Disc Golf Tour. The battle between the two of them has become a feature of the tour.
Baz Keene is all concentration as he putts out the Masters playoff hole number 3 on his way to winning the title.
Hamilton Golfer Josh Smith putts out hole 1 of the Super 6.
Martin Galley came all the way from Twizel for a crack at the Auckland champs and dinner at Marty’s restaurant the ‘Maple Room’, the hole in one prize for the still not got ace on hole 15.
Christchurch evergreen Pete Crowther putts out hole 13, lucky for some.
Siep Van Vliet on hole 1 of the ‘Super 6’. He was always a contender after being tied for the lead after the first round.
The Grand Master on hole 3 of the Super 6. This was where it all fell to pieces.
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The Lost Tribes  sends one off the 18th tee as his playing partners Serf and de dev look on.
9 year old Toby Gentil shows his ambidextrous style on his way to retaining the junior trophy for the second year. Helen Furniss checks out his form.
First time competition Disc Golfer Helen Furniss putts out the 9th. It was fantastic to have 4 women contesting the silverware.
First year Grand Master Pete Crowther came all the way from Christchurch for a crack at the Auckland title. Here he tees hole 12.
Pete Crowther in cruise mode under the big tree on hole 6, affectionately named Paddy’s Junction.
Spring had sprung! It was after all September 1st , the first day of spring.
Nigel Hailstone flicks one down hole 4 of the Masters play off and parks it under the basket, only to see Baz anhyzer his old birdie for exactly the same result.
Ex Taumarunui High School head boy Josh Smith shows his putting style.
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 Baz was in golf mode and came to play. It was great to see him rewarded with the Masters Title.
 This is it, the gallery goes quiet, the GM and Blair are all tied up on the last of the ‘Super 6’ holes.
Freaky Styliest Baz Keene comes of age and wins the Auckland Masters Title for 2007.
The Lost Tribes Blair Joines picks up the Open Trophy for 2007.
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2007 Auckland Disc Golf Championships Results
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| Player |
Round 1 |
Round 2 |
Round 3 |
Total |
Super 6 |
Total |
Overall |
Division |
Place |
| Blair Joines |
53 |
52 |
56 |
161 |
16 |
177 |
1 |
O |
1 |
| Bob Gentil |
56 |
54 |
49 |
159 |
19 |
178 |
2 |
GM |
1 |
| Siep Van Vliet |
53 |
55 |
53 |
161 |
20 |
181 |
3 |
O |
2 |
| Steve Scarbrough |
55 |
55 |
52 |
162 |
20 |
182 |
4 |
O |
3 |
| David Keene |
57 |
52 |
54 |
163 |
21 |
184 |
5 |
O |
4 |
| Josh Smith |
58 |
54 |
56 |
168 |
20 |
188 |
6 |
O |
5 |
| Pete Boyle |
59 |
58 |
53 |
170 |
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|
7 |
GM |
2 |
| Joe 'Fish' Seebeck |
59 |
56 |
56 |
171 |
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8= |
O |
6= |
| Bruno Whale |
55 |
58 |
58 |
171 |
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|
8= |
O |
6= |
| Barry 'Baz' Keene |
57 |
56 |
60 |
173 |
|
|
10= |
M |
1 |
| Nigel Hailstone |
57 |
57 |
59 |
173 |
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|
10= |
M |
2 |
| Damian Peters |
61 |
54 |
59 |
174 |
|
|
12 |
O |
8 |
| Brendon Love |
57 |
58 |
60 |
175 |
|
|
13= |
M |
3= |
| Marty deHaas |
57 |
63 |
55 |
175 |
|
|
13= |
M |
3= |
| Des Cooper |
59 |
58 |
58 |
175 |
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13= |
M |
3= |
| Andrew Taylor |
60 |
57 |
59 |
176 |
|
|
16 |
O |
9 |
| Mario Cerniar |
59 |
58 |
60 |
177 |
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17 |
O |
10 |
| Dave 'Serf' Hartley |
59 |
61 |
60 |
180 |
|
|
18 |
M |
6 |
| Jack Turner |
64 |
56 |
61 |
181 |
|
|
19 |
O |
11 |
|
60 |
59 |
65 |
184 |
|
|
20= |
M |
7 |
| Paul Cohen |
62 |
60 |
62 |
184 |
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20= |
GM |
3 |
| Tim McVitty |
59 |
67 |
62 |
188 |
|
|
22= |
O |
12 |
| Fiona 'Ming' Menzies |
61 |
62 |
65 |
188 |
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22= |
W |
1 |
| Sherif Ibrahim |
64 |
61 |
64 |
189 |
|
|
24 |
O |
13 |
| Pete Crowther |
63 |
68 |
62 |
193 |
|
|
25 |
GM |
4 |
| Martin Galley |
64 |
66 |
65 |
195 |
|
|
26 |
O |
14 |
| Mike Corbett |
63 |
71 |
67 |
201 |
|
|
27 |
O |
15 |
| Helen Furniss |
69 |
81 |
71 |
221 |
|
|
28 |
W |
2 |
| Ally Joynt |
80 |
78 |
76 |
234 |
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|
29 |
W |
3 |
| Robyn Joynt |
82 |
86 |
86 |
254 |
|
|
30 |
JW |
1 |
| Toby Gentil |
|
69 |
71 |
140 |
|
|
31 |
JB/9 |
1 |
| Matt Byrne |
65 |
63 |
999 |
N/A |
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O |
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| Jim 'Ace' Gabbitas |
59 |
66 |
999 |
N/A |
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M |
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| George Huhu |
79 |
68 |
999 |
N/A |
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|
O |
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| Simon Garratt |
75 |
76 |
999 |
N/A |
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|
O |
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| Conrad Hoskins |
77 |
79 |
999 |
N/A |
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|
O |
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| Nigel Barnwell |
999 |
999 |
63 |
N/A |
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GM |
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