Waikato Golf- 2025 Men’s Handicap Matchplay Pennants Grand Final

Stewart Alexander Golf Club were the recent winners of 2025 Men’s Handicap Matchplay Pennants Grand Final against Paeroa Golf Club, held at Putaruru Golf Club.

Players were met with a chilly but calm morning, setting the stage for a closely contested final. Paeroa took an early 2–1 lead following the morning foursomes. With Stephen Morrison securing the first singles match against Grant Hawkes, Paeroa extended their lead to 3–1. However, Stewart Alexander’s middle order surged ahead, winning the next four matches to swing the momentum and bring the score to 5–3.

Despite a strong finish from Paeroa’s John Dustow—who won the top-seed match—it wasn’t quite enough, and Stewart Alexander claimed a hard-fought 5–4 win. Several of the final matches came down to the closing holes, highlighting the competitive spirit and quality of both teams.

Pictured (L–R): Grant Hawkes, Brent Worthington, Denny Nunn, Austin Hati, Shaun Collett & Shane Thompson.