Sport – Page 49 – The Valley Profile

Ryan Courtney said the USA would pave his way to become a professional golfer. Photo: GORDON PREECE

Puriri golfer on fairway to America

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:May 3, 2023
Post category:Sport

A drive to become an engineer and professional golfer prompted Ryan Courtney to tee up his tertiary education in a place John Denver described as “almost heaven”. The 18-year-old Puriri…

Wayne and Tayla Weatherly whip round the corner. Photos: GORDON PREECE

Dirt never hurt

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:April 28, 2023
Post category:Sport

There was full noise and mud in Puriri on April 15 as around 40 drivers put the pedal to the metal for the final round of the National 4x4 Trials…

Francis Waitai will step into the ring for an Australasian championship title on May 6. Photo: GORDON PREECE

‘Hauraki’s Hardest’ ready to rumble

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:April 27, 2023
Post category:Sport

A rigorous training schedule while caring for three children and dealing with animal carcasses is Francis Waitai’s determination as he prepares for an upcoming boxing title fight.The Paeroa-based New Zealand…

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