Tirau has claimed top honours in the 2026 Men’s Handicap Strokeplay Pennants Final, delivering a composed and consistent team performance at Hamilton Golf Club on 29 March.

Contested under the Waikato Golf Interclub format, the competition brought together the top 12 qualifying teams from two zones, each vying for the title over a demanding 27-hole final. With four players per team and only the best three nett scores counting, consistency across the lineup proved crucial.

Tirau rose to the challenge superbly, posting a winning total of 324, the lowest of the day. Their success was built on a standout team effort led by Christopher Parker, whose excellent 66 in the morning round set the tone. Strong support followed from Lukas Maree (108) and Evan Stevenson (110), ensuring Tirau maintained control throughout the day. Although Guy Henderson’s 121 did not count toward the team total, it provided valuable insurance under the format.

The competition was tightly contested behind them, with Te Kowhai (325) finishing just one shot back in second place, while Tahuna (333) and Hukanui (335) were also in the mix. Several teams remained in contention deep into the afternoon round, highlighting the depth of talent across the region.

Played over three rounds of 27 holes during the season, teams had battled through zoned qualifying to reach the final. The format—counting the best three of four scores—once again proved to reward depth and resilience, with no margin for error across the long day.

Tirau’s victory marks a deserved culmination of consistent performances throughout the campaign, and their ability to deliver under pressure on finals day ultimately proved the difference.

2026 Men's Handicap Strokeplay Pennants

Dates and Venues 2026 REV: Click HERE

Entry Form: Click HERE

FINALS Entry Form: Click HERE

FINALS DRAW AT HAMILTON 29th May 2026: Click HERE

FINALS RESULTS: Click HERE

Table Results Zone 1: after Rnd 1, after Rnd 2, after Rnd 3

Table Results Zone 2: after Rnd 1, after Rnd 2, after Rnd 3

DRAWS ZONE 1: Round 1 DRAW, Round 2 DRAW, Round 3 DRAW

RESULTS ZONE 1: Rnd 1: CLICK HERE, Rnd 2: Click HERE Rnd 3: Click HERE

DRAWS ZONE 2: Round 1 DRAW, Round 2 DRAW, Round 3 DRAW

RESULTS ZONE 2: Rnd 1: CLICK HERE, Rnd 2: Click HERE, Rnd 3: Click Here

2025 Men's Handicap Strokeplay Pennants

FINALS at Te Aroha Golf Club

Sunday 30th March, 2025

FINALS DRAW: Click HERE

FINALS RESULTS: Click HERE

TEAMS PLAYING IN THE FINAL:

Zone 1 (Top 6 & Points)

St Alexander Golf Club, 946.5.

Ngahinepouri Golf Club, 958.

Te Kowhai Golf Club, 964.

Hukanui Golf Club, 967.

Te Awamutu Golf Club, 978.5.

Pio Pio Aria, 978.5.

Zone 2 (Top 6 & Points)

Hauraki Golf Club, 1020.

Tairua Golf Club, 1024.

Waiterimu Golf Club, 1025.

Coromandel Golf Club, 1028.

Paeroa Golf Club, 1029.

Tokoroa Golf Club, 1034.

2025 Dates & Venues REVISED 24/02/2025: Click HERE

Format/Rules: Click HERE

Entry Form: Click HERE

Table Results Zone 1: Rnd 1, Rnd 2, Rnd 3

Table Results Zone 2: Rnd 1, Rnd 2, Rnd 3

DRAWS ZONE 1: Rnd 1, Rnd 2, Rnd 3

RESULTS ZONE 1: Rnd 1, Rnd 2, Rnd 3

DRAWS ZONE 2: Rnd 1, Rnd 2, Rnd 3

RESULTS ZONE 2: Rnd 1, Rnd 2, Rnd 3

2024 Men's Handicap Strokeplay Pennants

FINALS at Waikare Golf Club

Sunday 7th April, 2024

FINALS DRAW: Click HERE

FINALS RESULTS: Click HERE

TEAMS PLAYING IN THE FINAL:

Zone 1 (Top 6 & Points)
Putaruru Golf Club, 895.
Pirongia Golf Club, 898.
Ngahinepouri Golf Club, 903.
St Alexander Golf Club, 911.
Horsham Downs Golf Club, 913.
Te Awamutu Golf Club, 913.

Zone 2 (Top 6 & Points)
Paeroa Golf Club, 644.
Tahuna Golf Club, 649.
Hauraki Golf Club, 651.
Waiterimu Golf Club, 664

Te Aroha Golf Club, 665.
Tairua Golf Club, 666.

DATES/VENUES (Revised 24/01/2024): Click HERE

Format: Click HERE

Entry Form: Click HERE

Table Results Zone 1: Click HERE

Table Results Zone 2: Click HERE

*NOTE: Zone 1 played 18 Holes only due to poor weather conditions.

**NOTE: Zone 2 was unable to play due to poor weather conditions.

Zone One DRAWS: Rnd 1 Rnd 2 Rnd 3

Zone ONE RESULTS: Rnd 1 *Rnd 2 Rnd 3

Zone Two DRAWS: Rnd 1 Rnd 2 Rnd 3

Zone Two RESULTS: Rnd 1 **Rnd 2: No Scores Rnd 3

Historical Information:

2023 Handicap Strokeplay Pennants

Dates/Venues (REVISED 13/03/2023): Click HERE

FINALS at Putaruru Golf Club - Sunday, April 2nd, 2023

Entry Form: Click HERE

Rules/Format: Click HERE

Table Results Zone 1: Click HERE

Table Results Zone 2: Click HERE

Zone One DRAW/Results: Rnd 1 Rnd 2 Rnd 3

Zone Two DRAW/Results: Rnd 1 Rnd 2 Rnd 3

FINALS RESULTS: RESULTS

Congratulations to Stewart Alexander for winning the 2023 Men's Handicap Strokeplay Finals played at Putaruru Golf Club on Sunday the 2nd of April.

After a solid morning effort which saw the team take a 5 shot lead into the afternoon 9-holes. This proved to much for the chasing bunch to make up and Stewart Alexander held on for a comfortable 7 shot victory.

Tokoroa Golf Club in 2nd and Piopio Aria Golf Club in 3rd.

All the team at Waikato Golf would like to congratulate the team on winning this prestigious trophy.

2022 Handicap Strokeplay Pennants

Information, Zones, Dates, and Venues

Results: Zone 1 Zone 2

Finals Results: Click Here

2021 Handicap Strokeplay Pennants

Information, Zones, Dates and Venues

Results: Zone 1 Zone 2

Finals Results: Click here

Finals Draw: Click here

2020 Handicap Strokeplay Pennants

Congratulations to Coromandel who are the 2020 Handicap Strokeplay Pennants Winners!

Information, Zones, Dates and Venues

Finals Results: Click Here

Finals Draw: Click here

Congratulations to the top 12 teams on making it through to the finals on Sunday 29th March

Zone 1: Zone 2:
Piopio Aria Riverside
Ngahinepouri   Tahuna
Cambridge      Waiterimu
Stewart Alexander   Paeroa
Pirongia Te Aroha
Te Kowhai Coromandel

Zone 1 Results: Click here

Zone 2 Results: Click here

2019 Handicap Strokeplay Pennants

Congratulations to Stewart Alexander who are the 2019 Handicap Strokeplay Pennants Winners!

Information, Zones, Dates and Venues Amended 11/2/2019

Format

Finals Results: Click Here

Congratulations to the top 12 teams on making it through to the finals on Sunday 31st March

Zone 1: Zone 2:
St Alexander Riverside
Piopio Aria Te Aroha
Cambridge Tahuna
Te Kowhai Coromandel
Ngahinepouri Paeroa
Waitomo Ngaruawahia

Zone 1 Results: Click here

Zone 2 Results: Click here

2018 HANDICAP STROKEPLAY PENNANTS

Congratulations to Hauraki Golf Club 2018 Fusion Print Handicap Strokeplay Winners!

2018 Handicap Strokeplay Pennants Info, Zones, Dates and Venues: Click here

Final Results at Hamilton Golf Club: Click here

Zone 1 Results: Click here
Zone 2 Results: Click here

2017 Handicap Strokeplay Pennants

2017 Handicap Strokeplay Pennants Info, Zones, Dates and Venues: Click here

Final Results at Paeroa Golf Club: Click here

Zone 1 Results: Click here
Zone 2 Results: Click here

History

The Handicap Pennant Competiton is an event conducted by the Waikato Golf Association for Inter-Club competition. Clubs may enter a team of four players on handicap index up to and including 24.0. The Association area has been divided into three zones for the purpose of this competition.

Play will be over two rounds of 27 holes of medal play with all scores from each team to count for each round, the top four teams from each zone plus ties will qualify for a further two rounds of 27 holes. The final two rounds will be played on the same basis as the preliminary rounds however scores from the preliminary rounds will not be carried forward to the finals.

2026 Men's Handicap Strokplay Pennants Winning Team: Tirau

2026 Men's Handicap Strokeplay Pennants

2025 Men's Handicap Strokeplay Pennants Winning Team: Hauraki

2025 Men's Handicap Strokeplay Pennants

2024 Men's Handicap Strokeplay Pennants Winning Team: Te Aroha

2024 Men's Handicap Strokeplay Pennants

2023 Men's Handicap Strokeplay Pennants WinningTeam: Stewart Alexander

Men's Handicap Strokeplay - Previous Years Winning Teams