3rd International Gathering 2008
3rd International Merrilees Golf Tournament, Chisholm Park, Dunedin
A New Zealander, John Cornelius, won the 3rd International Merrilees Golf Tour-nament in Dunedin, held in conjunction with the 3rd International Gathering. The competition was played over 18 holes with a shotgun start at the picturesque Chisholm Park Golf links bordering the Pacific Ocean. The day was fine and hot but very windy conditions proved a real challenge for the field of 17, which included two women. The trophy was presented to John at the Gathering dinner by Bob Merrilees (UK) who was second.

The international field of golfers is pictured above:
Back row
: Ailsa Cornelius (NZ), John Cornelius (NZ) first, Larry Merilees (Can.), Brian Merrilees (Can.), Don Merrylees (UK), Rob Merrilees (NZ)
Middle row: Graeme Merrilees (NZ), Jason Dworman (US), Phil Merilees (Can.), Chief Mike Mirrilees (US), Harry Ponga (NZ)
Front row: Randy Merilees (Can.), Carl Pascoe (NZ), Bob Merrilees (UK) runner-up, Roxanne Merilees (Can.) third place, Mervyn Merrilees (NZ), David Blair (NZ).
Left: The 10th green of the Chisholm Park Golf Club in Dunedin, New Zealand.
...Train Trip
Formal Banquet...