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03 December 2010 - Day 3 Wrap of TORO Interprovincial Tournament: Wellington Beat Champions

Wellington Beat Champions

Wellington dug deep to upset defending champions Auckland in a must-win clash to keep their hopes alive of a semifinal spot at the TORO Women’s Interprovincials on home turf today.

After being held to a halved encounter with Bay of Plenty in the morning, Wellington needed the win over Auckland which looked improbable until they came from behind to get home 3½ - 1½ .

Bay of Plenty had to withstand a tough clash with Canterbury to win 4-1 and go to the top of division one with nine points, one ahead of Wellington with Auckland back on seven points.

That leaves Wellington needing to beat winless Aorangi South Canterbury in the final round tomorrow to earn them their first semifinal place for more than a decade while Auckland must beat Bay of Plenty by a clear match if they are to make the playoffs on countback.

In the other division Waikato, the 2008 champions, and North harbour, last year’s runners up, have already booked their places in Saturday’s semfinals.

With Waikato sneaking into the top spot on a countback of individual games, it may mean that Harbour may clash with cross-bridge rivals Auckland in the semifinal.

Both Waikato and Harbour had their moments in the sixth round in the afternoon, edging home 3-2 against Otago and Northland respectively.

Waikato’s Kelly Nicholas, Charlotte Willson and Hannah Seifert continued their unbeaten runs while Bay of Plenty got crucial wins at the top of the order by heather Lavery and Saini Skudder on the final green to get them home.

North Harbour were never threatened with Lydia Ko again in stunning form in both games today, making six birdies and an eagle in the two rounds both in red figures.

The focus went on locals Wellington, who had to bounce back after their second halved match, sharing the honours with Bay of Plenty in the morning.

They led early against Auckland but the defending champions worked back into a threatening position coming down the stretch.

Parreno, 16, had lost each of her previous four games at No 3 for Wellington but this afternoon stepped up in the crucial closing holes to grab the vital 3 and 2 victory over the impressive Caryn Khoo.

“I knew we had one win and that wasn’t enough and I had to get home,” Parreno said.

“I would prefer not to know where the match was, so I could stay in my own game. It added so much pressure. I was shaking going down my last hole. It was so scary.

“I wasn’t happy coming into this and I really wanted to win. I knew how to play well. I knew the course. All I had to do was play my own game.

“Now this is fantastic. It feels great. It was amazing and I know we can get a win tomorrow and make the semifinals. That was our main aim coming in this week.”

In tomorrow’s final round North Harbour and Waikato clash to decide who is top of the section for the semifinals, while the Bay of Plenty-Auckland game looms as a classic to decide the other division.

The semifinals and finals are on Saturday.

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30 November 2010 - Come watch the TORO Interprovincial Tournament at Miramar Links

Come support your district as they battle it out in the 2010 TORO Women’s Interprovincial Tournament at Miramar Links Golf Club in Miramar.

The weather outlook for the week ahead is perfect, and the course is in fantastic condition so come on down and check out New Zealand’s rising golf stars battle it out.

Play is everyday this week, 30November to 4 December, with a half day on Friday and the final on Saturday.

Everyone is welcome.

The course is next to Wellington airport – visit www.miramargolfclub.co.nz for more information.

If you can’t make it, don’t forget to check back here for tournament photos and for the daily wrap.

22 October 2010 - Waikato University’s Parkland Young Amenity Horticulturist Winner Prepares for the Final Showdown

Last August Leigh Harrison, part of the grounds team at Waikato University, fended off stiff competition to take the national sector winner title Parkland Young Amenity Horticulturist of the Year.

09 September 2010 - Leigh Harrison - Winner of Parkland Young Amenity Horticulturist of the Year

Congratulations to Leigh Harrison - winner of the Parkland Young Amenity Horticulturist of the Year

About Leigh

Leigh Harrison is the winner of the NZRA Parkland Young Amenity Horticulturist of the Year competition

Twenty-six year old Leigh Harrison returned from her OE in 2008 to join the grounds team at Waikato University as a ground keeper and gardener.

02 August 2010 - Parkland sponsors the Young Amenity Horticulturist of the Year Competition

Parkland Products are delighted to announce their sponsorship of the Young Amenity Horticulturist of the Year Competition. The 3-year agreement with New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) gives young amenity horticulturists the foundation to compete against each other with the winner of the event going on to compete in the National Horticultural finals.

“It’s an exciting time for Parkland Products; it gives us the perfect opportunity to get behind the industry that also supports us. Plus, we get to see emerging talent in the field – horticulturist stars in the making” said Leisha Murphy, Marketing Assistant for Parkland Products.

Parkland will be at the competition not just peddling their wears, but there as spectators and supporters and encourage everyone else to come along as well.

Horticulture is a key industry for Parkland who is the proud distributor of quality products for mowing, landscaping, renovating and irrigating.

If you can't make it to the event - be sure to check back on the Parkland website for photos and details on the winner of the competition.

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