The Wanaki Men’s Club, established in 1976, is a strong golf and social club for area members who value good competition and entertaining events throughout the season. The Club offers many golf opportunities and competitive formats for men of all ages and abilities.
For the 2024 season the club has …
285 members (29 new)
– 84 in Wednesday Night League
– 96 in Thursday 18 Hole League
– 90 in Thursday 9 Hole League
– 62 in Individual Club Championship (4 flights)
– 47 in Senior Championship (2 flights)
– 52 in Super Senior Championship (2 flights)
– 52 in 2-Man Championship (2 flights)
Age range from 24 to 79 years old (avg. 53)
Handicap range +2.9 to 36 handicap (avg. 10)
Years of membership range from 0 to 48 (avg. 10)
Prizes for flag events, tournament finishes, league places and club championships are credits to the member’s Wanaki account. Account balances can be used towards golf, pro shop merchandise or food and beverage at the Turn Bar and Grill.
18 Hole League
The 18 Hole League plays on Thursdays throughout the season with tee times from 9:30am – 12:42pm. This league registers and pays their greens fees week-to-week so there is no season long commitment. Registration opens at 9:30am on Wednesday, 8 days prior to the date of play. Prizes are paid to winners of weekly events and are also offered based the results of each seasons competition standings. There will be two 10-week seasons, one from late April thru June and one from July to early September.
Players always play their own ball in the 18 hole league and earn points in low gross and low net divisions. At the end of each season top points finishers receive payout and a champion is determined.
9 Hole Leagues
A 2-man team match play format is utilized for Wednesday or Thursday evening leagues. Several event holes are set up weekly on each 9. An optional individual skins game is also available with entry on a week to week basis and is split into two pools based on the players 9 hole handicap. High handicap skins include players with a handicap 7 and over where par or better can win a skin. Low handicap skins include players with a handicap 6 and under where birdie or better can win a skin. Tee times for these league nights are from 4:42pm – 5:38pm.
Tournaments
9 Wanaki home tournaments and 1 or 2 traveling tournaments are offered throughout the season with a variety of playing formats. Sign up sheets are offered around 2 weeks before the scheduled date and fees are paid on the day of the event. More information on the format of these tournaments can be found here.
Club Championships
Club Championships in match play format are offered individuals and teams. There are open, senior (50+), and super senior (60+) divisions with multiple flights in each to allow players of all ages and abilities to enjoy match play competition. Matches in the Club Championship are self scheduled between the opponents and each round is given 1 month to complete. Detailed information on each club championship can be found under the Championships menu.
Tom Binney Memorial
The Tom Binney Memorial tournament is a two day 36-Hole Stroke Play Championship held in memory of our longtime Club President who passed away in 2016.
Performance Cup
The Performance Cup was created in 2014 to promote participation in club events. Points are earned throughout the season by playing in outings. Gross and Net Players Cup champions will be crowned at the end of season.
Social Events
Social events including Music on the Patio and Sunday Pig Roast will be held one or more times during the season.