Whitianga locals in New Zealand Mini Golf Open 2022 medal tally

In the Pro Division Wild Wood Mini Golf course owner Darren Prole added another silver medal to his collection, finishing behind winner Cameron Couper of Auckland. Two other Whitianga locals Mark Collins and George Fletcher (Mercury Bay Area School teachers) finished 6th and 9th respectively.

This event was a first for Whitianga, and the Coromandel Peninsula. There was such a fantastic effort from everyone who competed at the Mini Golf Open - lots of fun and friendly competition was had!

– Darren Prole and Krissy Robinson, Wild Wood Mini Golf Owner

NZ Minigolf Open CATEGORY Results 2022 

For individual scores go to NZ Mini Golf.  A summary of the category winners and placings were as follows: 

The Pro Competition Placings

The Pro competition was held over two days and players were required to complete  8 rounds of 18-hole mini golf. The overall prize was $1,000. 

Pro Men

1. Cameron Couper
2. Darren Prole (Wild Wood Mini Golf)
3. Matt Ansley
4. James McCarthy
5. John Ansley
6. Mark Collins (Wild Wood Mini Golf)
7. Paul Kerrigan (Auckland Mini Golf)
8. George Fletcher
9. Sonny Natanielu (Auckland Mini Golf)
10. Richard Pittam
11. Haz Crawford
12. Brad Roberts (Waikato)
13. Paul O’Connell. 

Pro Women 

1. Lele Talagi (Auckland Mini Golf)
2. Faye Ansley (Auckland Mini Golf)
3. Sharon Pittam.

Left: Medals and trophies ready for presentation to winners and place-getters.

Right: Wild Wood Mini Golf owner Krissy Robinson with entrant goodie bags and trophies.

Amateur Competition Placings

The Amateur competition was open to non Pro League members and  held over one day. Depending on category, players were required to complete two or three rounds of 18 holes.

Current Prizes: $100 for both Men's & women

Senior - 3 rounds

1. Angus Shaw
2. Dennis McLeod (Whitianga). 

Men- 3 rounds

1. James Goatley
2. Damian Kissick (Wellington Mini Golf)
3. Karl Crawford (Supporter). 

Women - 3 rounds

1. Krissy Robinson (Wild Wood Mini Golf)
2. Nikki Shaw
3. Karen Moffatt-McLeod (Whitianga)
4. Molly Burke (Whitianga).

Youth (5-17 years) - 2 rounds

1. Ryan Maguire (Pro Minigolf NZ)
2. Ashton Doyle  (Wild Wood Mini Golf)
3. Zachary Doyle (Wild Wood Mini Golf)
4. Phoebe Goately 
5. Jaxon Yoemans (Whitianga).

Adult and Youth Teams - 2 rounds 

1. Best Bros(Ashton Doyle and Zachary Doyle)
2. GOATS (Phoebe Goatley and James Goatley).

MORE ABOUT THE NEW ZEALAND MINI GOLF FEDERATION

The New Zealand Mini Golf Federation (NZMGF) was established in 2015 by a group of keen golfers who represented New Zealand at the World Mini Golf Championships in Finland.  

Since then NZMGF members have continued to facilitate and promote amateur competition and professional events within New Zealand and explore opportunities for international connections. 

NZMGF holds annual New Zealand Mini Golf Opens, events and encourage and supports clubs throughout New Zealand that have been formed to bring mini golf enthusiasts together. 

NZMGF is associated with the:

• World Minigolf Federation - the international governing body for mini golf
• Oceania Mini Golf Federation.

WILD WOOD MINI GOLF WHITIANGA

For more information about playing Mini Golf in Whitianga contact Krissy or Darren via the Wild Wood related link at the bottom of this article. 

Wild Wood Mini Golf is available for:

• Casual fun family mini golf games
• Social club
• Special events
• Parties.