Dannevirke Golf Clubs latest news 10/8/18
Bryan Burt - Club captain • August 9, 2018
Evening all,
SHB 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament:
Last Saturday saw the playing of this years 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. 47 players including a small field of 4 ladies played in damp conditions in the morning, but dryer in the afternoon. Underfoot conditions were a challenge late morning, but not too bad playing the second part of the tournament on holes 1-9 being the afternoon round. SHB Strokeplay Champion is Clay Lochead with 119 all day gross Senior nett winner was Richard Te ture, morning Stableford Doug Lochead, and pm par Peter Gregory. In the Junior field Gross Winner was Richard Greaves (Pongaroa) nett Amrit Prasad, Stb Mike Matthews and Par Mike Wall (Takapau).
Thanks to Brian & Kieran for an early start mowing the greens. Our greens are in great order and quick. Malcolm for raking bunkers. Thanks also to our Sponsor Adam Webster (Steinlarger) starter Brendan, lunch cooks Margaret Treacy , Wendy & Brendan, and Wendys mum. plus our evening cooks Lulu, Aggi, Lizzy and co. Scorers Gwen and Bernice, and last but not least our members for your support of the tournament, plus the plates you brought for our evening meal. Days like Saturday show the true spirit of our Club, something we can all be proud of.
Saturday 11th August; Sattrup & Brannigan Round 2;
Matches to be played are
T Bell & D Makan V B Mott & R Grey
M Priday & J Garnett V R Martin & R Munn
G Freeman & I Harrowfield V R Ward & S Hikawai
Z Gregory & C Mason V W Ridge & V Hales
We will use the first four tee times off No1 for these matches, Card draw on No10 and 5
I believe our overseas travelers have returned, so there are three first round Championship matches to be played prior to Sat 28th.
Saturday 18th August Lui Paewai Trophy.
Stableford competition A stunning trophy, that any member would be proud to get their name on
Upcming Tournaments
Sunday 19th August; Porangahau 18 Hole Mixed Foursomes 12 noon tee off
Saturday 25th August. Waipawa 12 hole Day / Night Tournament 4pm tee off, "Glow-in-the-dark golf balls"
Saturday 1st September Takapau 30 Hole Strokeplay Tournament 8am start. Final round of the Ruahine Rosebowl Pongaroa lead on 15.5, Dannevirke and Cape Turnagain on 14 each.
Sunday 9th September GHB & Poverty Bays Womens 36 Hole Strokeplay at HB Golf Club. $4000 House of travel sponsored prize table !!!
Notices for all these will be on the Club Notice Board Saturday morning
Good Golfing
Bryan Burt
Club Captain
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Friday 25th April; Anzac Day. Waitahora Cup, (best stabeford on the day). Men versus Ladies aggregate stableford. 12 noon Card draw. Saturday 26th April; Wiffin Cup Qualifying. Top 32 nett scores go through to the Matchplay rounds. House Duty Rhea Clubhouse; The clubhouse has been booked this weekend for a wedding. On Friday and Saturday can members please use the downstairs bar. Please take the time this weekend to get any Championship matches up to date. Saturday May 3rd is set down for Semi Finals, with Finals day set for Saturday May 17th. Any issues, please contact our Captains Zane or Peter Gregory. Forecast looks good for those heading to Anzac Services tomorrow morning. Our 12 noon card draw is only for tomorrow as a show of respect. A minutes silence will be observed prior to play commencing. Have a great weekend, for those golfing or traveling. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
Friday 18th April; Good Friday. A Friday competition will be held. Tee off from 10.30am, card draw at 12 noon for those interested in joining. Saturday 19th April; Card draw 11.30am. Anyone from the Match Committee present, please assist. House Duty is Basil Friday 25th April; Waitahora Cup, plus men v women aggregate stableford. 12 noon tee off/ card draw Saturday 26th April; Wiffin Cup Qualifying. Coronation Cup Finals, The teams and venue for the finals of the 2025 Coronation Cup are Te Pohue, Karamu, Pongaroa and Dannevirke, to be held at Hawkes Bay Golf Club on May 25th & 26th. A long weekend to look forward too, but not sure about the weather. If you feel like braving the conditions, come on out and have a round. If you are heading away over the weekend, travel safely. Have a great Easter everyone. Good Golfing,👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
Evening all, Saturday 12th April; Cape Turnagain 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament (Round 3 Ruahine Rosebowl). &.30am cup of tea, 8.30am Tee off Saturday 12th April; Round 2 Club Championship Matchplay. We do have a glitch in the programme, so for the 32 person draws, we are one round short. Please play these games as soon as you possibly can, as we want to continue and have the final Saturday 17t May. Duty Zane & Peter Gregory, House Stephen Sisters Club; Quick meeting to be held downstairs Saturday after prize giving please. Sunday 13th April; Round 4 Golf H B Pennants Competition. Champ 1 are playing at Wairoa, Champ 3 at swairoa. Handicap 2 at Hawkes By Golf Club, and Handicap 4 are at home. Coronation Cup; Congratulations to the Dannevirke team for winning the Zone competition at Porangahau last weekend. This now takes our team with the other Zone winners to finals week end on May 24th and 25th. Venue and the other 3 competing teams to be notified. Again please keep Championship matches moving, Easter next weekend, may provide opportunity to catch up if necessary. Best wishes for players going to Herbertville, as well as members playing Pennants Sunday. Good Golfing,👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe