Golf
Underdogs triumph in Pairs Classics
Sunday 17 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Golf, Sports
Underdogs rose to the occasion and claimed victory in the 2023/24 Rarotonga Golf Club Pairs Classics tournament, which concluded last Saturday at the Nikao golf course.
The year in sports 2023
Sunday 31 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Cricket, Cycling, Fishing, Football, Golf, Handball, League, Netball, Pacific Games, Paddling, Rugby league, Rugby Union, Running, Sailing, Sports, Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball
2023 has been a testament to the dedication and talent of Cook Islands athletes across various sports. Cook Islands News’ Losirene Lacanivalu delves into some of the most remarkable sporting achievements that made headlines in 2023.
Annual golf fundraiser set to attract ‘Allies’
Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Golf, Sports
An annual fun sporting fundraiser which benefits various community groups is set to come alive on Rarotonga this coming weekend.
Cecil, Schofield win Aitutaki Golf Open
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Golf, Sports
Maputai Cecil, who is bound for the Pacific Games, put on a good show at the annual Air Rarotonga Aitutaki Golf Open tournament to win the top prize in the senior ladies division.
The Howards reign supreme again
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Golf, Sports
Golfing champions, brother and sister William and Rotana Howard, have retained their respective open men and women Rarotonga Golf Open titles after claiming the 2023 Toa Group sponsored tournament – a World Amateur Golf Ranking event – on Saturday.
Howard siblings lead Rarotonga Golf Amateur Open tournament
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Golf, Sports
Top local golfer William Howard will head into the final day of the TOA Group Rarotonga Golf Amateur Open 2023 tournament today with a slender one stroke lead.
It’s a long drive to the top
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Golf, Sports
Ranked number one in the world for women’s long drive, Cook Islander Phillis Meti MNZM, a New Zealand golfer, visited Rarotonga last week with her mother Phillis Sr.
2022 Pacific Mini Games Athlete Profiles - Golf
Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Golf, Sports
Cook Islands News profiles another athlete who will be representing the country in golf for the Pacific Mini Games, which will get underway on June 17.
Golf opener delivers new course record
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Golf, Sports
Rarotonga Golf Club in Nikao celebrated the opening of winter season with a new course record over a week ago.
Rotary Club of Rarotonga raises $10,000 for men’s health
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Golf, Sports
Saturday saw the Rotary Club of Rarotonga in association with the Boyd family host the annual Bob Boyd Memorial Golf tournament at the Rarotonga Golf Club course in Nikao.
Teeing off for men’s health
Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Golf, Sports
In appreciation of the essential services the frontline workers worldwide have provided to the general public in the current Covid-19 pandemic, the Rotary Club of Rarotonga have chosen ‘Frontline workers’ as their dress theme for the annual Bob Boyd Memorial Golf Ambrose Day.
Golfers take to the green
Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Golf, Sports
Top golfers will be battling it out in the three-day 2021 Rarotonga Amateur Golf Open which tees off today at the Rarotonga Golf Club course in Nikao.
