The Pollock Cup is the premier trophy in women's golf in Canterbury and is highly sought after by the clubs.  

This weekend Russley, Waimairi, Christchurch and Clearwater will scrap it out at the beautiful Rangiora Golf Club for bragging rights. 

Thanks to the Elmwood Trading Company, Debbie Scott joined Lesley Murdock to give her thoughts on this weekend’s semifinals, and the state of women’s golf in the region. 

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The Pollock Cup is the premier trophy in women's golf in Canterbury and is highly sought after by the clubs. &nbsp;
This weekend Russley, Waimairi, Christchurch and Clearwater will scrap it out at the beautiful Rangiora Golf Club for bragging rights.&nbsp;
Thanks to the Elmwood Trading Company, Debbie Scott joined Lesley Murdock to give her thoughts on this weekend’s semifinals, and the state of women’s golf in the region.&nbsp;
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Debbie Scott: Canterbury Women's golf team manager ahead of the Pollock Cup semifinals

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The much-anticipated series between the Black Caps and England gets underway this week at Hagley Oval. 

New Head Groundsman Jayden Tohill spoke with Lesley Murdoch about his role in the all-important pitch preparation. 

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The much-anticipated series between the Black Caps and England gets underway this week at Hagley Oval.&nbsp;
New Head Groundsman Jayden Tohill spoke with Lesley Murdoch about his role in the all-important pitch preparation.&nbsp;
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Jayden Tohill: Hagley Oval Head Groundsman ahead of the test between the Black Caps and England

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The word legend is used all too often these days, however there is no doubt Kay O'Reilly earned the title. 

Kay gave a lifetime of service to sport and teaching, particularly netball, coaching and mentoring thousands of girls and women in the art of the game and life. 

Sadly, Kay passed away peacefully in the company of her family in New Plymouth earlier this month. 

Lesley spoke with long-time friend of Kay, Adrienne Hayes about her contribution. 

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The word legend is used all too often these days, however there is no doubt Kay O'Reilly earned the title.&nbsp;
Kay gave a lifetime of service to sport and teaching, particularly netball, coaching and mentoring thousands of girls and women in the art of the game and life.&nbsp;
Sadly, Kay passed away peacefully in the company of her family in New Plymouth earlier this month.&nbsp;
Lesley spoke with long-time friend of Kay, Adrienne Hayes about her contribution.&nbsp;
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Adrienne Hayes: Long-time friend of Kay O'Reilly on her impact on New Zealand sport

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The touch module at Nunweek Park has had massive numbers, thanks to the work of Shelly Johnstone and her family. 

They’ve been running the module for 25 years. 

We shine the spotlight on Shelly this week and get a feel for the amount of passion she and her family have for the module and for those playing in it. 

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The touch module at Nunweek Park has had massive numbers, thanks to the work of Shelly Johnstone and her family.&nbsp;
They’ve been running the module for 25 years.&nbsp;
We shine the spotlight on Shelly this week and get a feel for the amount of passion she and her family have for the module and for those playing in it.&nbsp;
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Shelly Johnstone: Organiser of the Nunweek Park touch module on the game

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In his wildest dreams Rhys Mariu couldn't have dreamt for a better start to his captaincy career. 

In just his 9th game for the red and blacks and first as skipper, Mariu lead the way, scoring 240 against CD at Saxon Oval in Canterbury's 10 wicket Plunkett Shield win. 

Mariu spoke with Lesley Murdoch about what was truly a dream start. 

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In his wildest dreams Rhys Mariu couldn't have dreamt for a better start to his captaincy career.&nbsp;
In just his 9th game for the red and blacks and first as skipper, Mariu lead the way, scoring 240 against CD at Saxon Oval in Canterbury's 10 wicket Plunkett Shield win.&nbsp;
Mariu spoke with Lesley Murdoch about what was truly a dream start.&nbsp;
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Rhys Mariu: Canterbury Cricket Captain on the dream start to his captaincy

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Well-travelled cricketer Kate Ebrahim is back in red and black, lining up for the Magicians. 

Kate joined Lesley for a chat about her travels and journey back to Canterbury after taking a bit of time out from the game. 

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Well-travelled cricketer Kate Ebrahim is back in red and black, lining up for the Magicians.&nbsp;
Kate joined Lesley for a chat about her travels and journey back to Canterbury after taking a bit of time out from the game.&nbsp;
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Kate Ebrahim: Cricketer on her return to the Canterbury Magicians, travels

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In a somewhat surprising outcome, the Clearwater men’s golf team has claimed the coveted Woodward Cup. 

Team Manager Noel Chambers joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about the team’s performance over the last weekend, with thanks to the Elmwood Trading Company. 

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In a somewhat surprising outcome, the Clearwater men’s golf team has claimed the coveted Woodward Cup.&nbsp;
Team Manager Noel Chambers joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about the team’s performance over the last weekend, with thanks to the Elmwood Trading Company.&nbsp;
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Noel Chambers: Clearwater men's golf team manager on them winning the Woodward Cup

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This Sunday sees the Finals of the Men’s Premier Interclub Competition, the Woodward Cup, hosted at Avondale Golf Club. 

Christchurch claimed the round robin win, and is set to play 4th place Clearwater in the first semifinal. The other semifinal match is between Templeton and Russley, who claimed the 2nd and 3rd ranks. 

Christchurch and Templeton have dominated over the past few years, but 2024 looks the closest competition with an ‘all on the day’ feeling about the match ups. 

Long time Canterbury Selector and Manager and Woodward Cup team manager Kerry Chuck spoke with Lesley about which club he thinks will come through, with thanks to the Elmwood Trading Company. 

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This Sunday sees the Finals of the Men’s Premier Interclub Competition, the Woodward Cup, hosted at Avondale Golf Club.&nbsp;
Christchurch claimed the round robin win, and is set to play 4th place Clearwater in the first semifinal. The other semifinal match is between Templeton and Russley, who claimed the 2nd and 3rd ranks.&nbsp;
Christchurch and Templeton have dominated over the past few years, but 2024 looks the closest competition with an ‘all on the day’ feeling about the match ups.&nbsp;
Long time Canterbury Selector and Manager and Woodward Cup team manager Kerry Chuck spoke with Lesley about which club he thinks will come through, with thanks to the Elmwood Trading Company.&nbsp;
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Kerry Chuck: Canterbury Selector and Manager on the Woodward Cup and who's set to win

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Greendale’s greens are back in order once more after experiencing some horrific flood damage earlier this year. 

In association with the Elmwood Trading Company, Club President Steve Roulston joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about the recovery process and the upcoming 26th edition of the Meadow Mushrooms Greendale Open taking place next weekend.  

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Greendale’s greens are back in order once more after experiencing some horrific flood damage earlier this year.&nbsp;
In association with the Elmwood Trading Company, Club President Steve Roulston joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about the recovery process and the upcoming 26th edition of the Meadow Mushrooms Greendale Open taking place next weekend. &nbsp;
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Steve Roulston: Greendale Golf Club President on their recovery after flooding, and the upcoming Meadow Mushrooms Greendale Open

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A favourite for this weekend’s Canterbury Matchplay Championship, Sam McGill has had quite the journey in his golfing career.  

He joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about his career to date, the support from his family, and what we can expect from him in the championship at Pegasus. 

Thanks to Elmwood Trading Company. 

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A favourite for this weekend’s Canterbury Matchplay Championship, Sam McGill has had quite the journey in his golfing career. &nbsp;
He joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about his career to date, the support from his family, and what we can expect from him in the championship at Pegasus.&nbsp;
Thanks to Elmwood Trading Company.&nbsp;
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Sam McGill: Canterbury Golfer on his career, the Canterbury Matchplay Championship

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Every Saturday morning, Lesley Murdoch brings you the best in local, national and international sport.

Previews, reviews, results and reaction from our own backyard, around New Zealand and across the world.

If it’s sport, we’ll cover it ... with a red and black tinge!

All Sport Breakfast with Lesley Murdoch, 7 - 9am Saturdays on Newstalk ZB.

Every Saturday morning, Lesley Murdoch brings you the best in local, national and international sport.
Previews, reviews, results and reaction from our own backyard, around New Zealand and across the world.
If it’s sport, we’ll cover it ... with a red and black tinge!
All Sport Breakfast with Lesley Murdoch, 7 - 9am Saturdays on Newstalk ZB.

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