There can be only one …

2024 – Steve McSofty

Steve McSofty bounced back in impressive fashion after having to sleep in the corridor of the team hotel after being locked out of his room.

2023 – Nude Vaginor

He iti hau marangai e tū te pāhokahoka – Just like a rainbow after the storm, success follows failure.

2022 – Juan Stoked

Juan I love how you have broken the mould and now anyone can be a double champ.

2021 – Darren Stalone

Darren Stallone finally showed his true burglar potential with a comfortable win in Martinborough.

2020 – Mark Gemstone

Gemstone finally achieved Woodpecker champion status after what seems like a decade of chances that were at his mercy.

2019 – Juan Stoked

Falcon captain Juan Stoked became the 21st different player to win the Johnny Woodpecker holding off Magpie captain and favourite Mark Gemstone by one stroke.

2018 – Don Sure

It was only a matter of time before Don won, after watching 352,000 golf coaching videos on YouTube.

2017 – Myke Bollok

The Meaning of Bollocks something rubbish a falsehood or series of lies a Wagstaff scorecard something great the best …

2016 – Simon Schteemin

Trumpmain Leads Blackwash Day 1 – Fourballs Alaine Hunks Frazr Poland Drewe Meetz Steve Pond Peta Hunt Dave Wayward …

2015 – Alaine Hunks

Hunks Leads Horks Alaine Hunks cemented the Horks place as one of the greatest teams ever in the Johnny …

2014 – Frazr Poland

Holland wins with day to spare And that was that. A game of two rounds. Magpies sack Malone – …

2013 – Larry Bonding

Bonding leads Horks An inspirational back nine on the final day by Horks star Larry Bonding resulted in his …

2012 – Dave Wayward

No combovers prevail Moving back faster than a Taradale innkeeper’s hairline, staff at Auckland’s venereal (sic) Titirangi Golf Course …

2011 Fabio Rossini

Year of The Cat After a round of golf at one of the world’s finest golf courses, there was …

2010 Yawn Morsely

Stan becomes the Man An afternoon of surfing at the legendary Wainui beach, followed by a quiet Barbie, some …

2009 – Malachy Sickman

Malachy Mivnan became the first player to win the Johnny Woodpecker Memorial Trophy on the first day after the greatest round of his life.

2008 Craig Sudoku

Sid Steals the Show “Sydney? – I thought Larry had moved to Melbourne” “No. Sid – it’s Sid – a …

2007 – Peta Hunt

Sun Shines on Hunt Peta Hunt experienced the best second third fourth fifth greatest day of his life as he became the 9th different …

2006 Dr Zooce

The Doctor Delivers In one of those extraordinary moments in sport where fate takes control Dr Zooce ghosted his …

2005 – Dean Brownarse

Blackwell Beats the Odds Another bolter from the unglamorous end of the field has stepped up to take the …

2004 Jon Loveanich

Oil Baron too Slick Jon Loveanich, the mega rich Olive Oil magnate from Lincoln walked away from Balmacewan Golf …

2003 Deane Sure

Masters a Shaw Thing The Potmeister teed off in the JWMGC part V as the reigning champion. His tee …

2002 – Cristal Wagstaff

Potty goes Potty for Win A record field of 22 gathered for Johnny Woodpecker IV. Reigning champ and host …

1999 Weak : 2000 Traill : 2001 Chur

I roto i nga ra wawe i runga i te Johnny Woodpecker , taea te botherd kahore tetahi ki …