Men’s Representative Selection Criteria
Men’s Representative Selection Criteria 2026
Player performances will be monitored throughout the season, with particular emphasis on the following key events:
- Seniors – Taranaki Open | 7–10 May
- Masters – Taranaki Masters | 5–6 September
Players are strongly encouraged to compete in as many local and national events as possible to demonstrate form, competitiveness, and commitment.
Additional Selection Considerations
Selection is based on more than scoring alone. The following factors will also be considered:
- Results from other Taranaki and national tournaments
- Previous performances in Taranaki Representative Teams
- Ability to contribute positively within a team environment
- Demonstrated desire and commitment to represent Taranaki
- Attitude and conduct both on and off the course
- Appropriate fitness and physical preparedness
- Any disciplinary matters
Selection panels reserve the right to consider all relevant information when finalising teams.
Representative Programme
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Seniors |
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Squad Team |
Date |
Tournament |
Venue |
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8 Senior Men |
17th -18th Oct |
Shand Cup Quad |
TBC Hawkes Bay or Man/Wang |
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5 Senior Men |
30th Nov - 4th Dec |
NZ Men’s Inter-Provincial |
TBC Otago |
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Masters |
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Squad Team |
Date |
Tournament |
Venue |
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8 Master Men |
19th - 20th Sept |
Stu Smith Quad |
TBC Hawkes Bay or Man/Wang |
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5 Master Men |
9th - 13th Nov |
Freyberg Masters |
Napier GC, Hawkes Bay |
* Stu Smith team to be named after the Taranaki Masters 5th-6th Sept
* Reserves will be on a case-by-case basis
* All other teams to be named minimum 3 weeks in advance
Conditions of Selection
The selected player must be available for, and commit to, all Taranaki representative fixtures, team preparation programmes, and team meetings. Selected players who can’t attend a fixture must provide adequate proof to be granted dispensation. Failure to do so may impact on future selections.
Code of Conduct
ALL Players seeking representative selection are required to sign the Taranaki Golf players Code of Conduct on an annual basis. Failure to do so will result in non-selection.
Contacts
Director of Men’s Golf – Andrew Searle
Taranaki Golf CEO – Peter Harold