On Sunday, 16 November 2025, players from across the Waikato region gathered at Tahuna Golf Club for the annual Waikato Men’s Champion of Champions event. The competition brought together club champions from throughout the district, each hoping to secure a regional title for 2025.

Senior Men’s Champion: Stuart Baird (Waitomo Golf Club) claimed the Senior Men’s title with rounds of 68 and 76, finishing one shot ahead of Jordan Rangihika (Ngaruawahia Golf Club). Gavin Cortesi (Putaruru Golf Club) placed third, just two shots further back.

Intermediate Men’s Champion: The Intermediate Men’s division was won by Mathew White (Te Awamutu Golf Club), who opened with an impressive 71 before closing with an 82 to secure a 10-shot victory. A countback determined second place, with Josh Noble (Hamilton Golf Club) finishing ahead of local representative Scott Donovan (Tahuna Golf Club) and Levi Mills (Huntly Golf Club) in third and fourth respectively.

Junior Men’s Champion: Harrison Davy (Huntly Golf Club) captured the Junior Men’s title with rounds of 84 and 86, winning by two shots over Robert Wetere (Te Awamutu Golf Club). Alofamai Aha finished five shots behind in third.

2025 Teams Title: The Te Awamutu Golf Club team of Robert Wetere, Matthew White and Sam Towers secured the 2025 Teams championship.

Waikato Golf extends its sincere thanks to Tahuna Golf Club for presenting an excellent course and for the warm hospitality shown to all competitors.

Article added: Thursday 20 November 2025