Dannevirke Golf Club ,COVID-19, latest news...
Bryan Burt - Club scribe • March 25, 2020
What a week. As we go in to tonights lock down for Covid-19, I was asked to update you all on our Course.
NZGA Official Statement; From Wednesday 25th March at 11.59pm, all operations at golf clubs must cease for at least four weeks. This means all golf courses, practice facilities, clubhouses, pro shops, bar, function and cateering facilities must now close.
Today gates have been installed at the entrance on Tamaki River Road to prevent members, campers and members of the public entering. I had messages from Glenys Nicol (Ladies Captain) and Robbie Benson (Seniors) earlier in the week. I have included Gleny's note in edited version because of the NZGA Officail statement. Robbies has been superceded by the NZGA statement. As requested last week Gus Terry has provided a list of results from the 4 course classic which is listed below.
Glenys;
Good morning everyone - Events are moving very quickly for us all so the following changes are necessary to make sure we are all as safe as possible and following the guidelines
All Wednesday/Saturday Ladies golf competition is cancelled for the year.
HBPB Competitions Pennants etc have been postponed.
Pahiatua Open Day and the Feilding/Rangitiki Tournament cancelled.
Four Course Classic;
Last week the Central and Southern Hawkes Bay Seniors hosted the 4
Course Classic which was conducted mostly in fine weather. Here are the
first four place getters in each group.
Group 1 Men: 1st Colin Vincent(Riverside) 150
2nd Bob Fair (Porongahau) 147
3rd Vaughan Hales (Dannevirke) 143
4th Sylv Eaton(Takapau) 143
Group 2 Men !st Alan Alsworth (Mahunga) 166
2nd Aaron Chen (Whitford Park) 155
3rd Roger Martin (Linton Camp) 152
4th Bruce Churchill(Linton Camp) 150
Group 3 Men !st Owen wilson (Okoroire) 165
2nd Barry Thom (Springfield) 157
3rd Eddie Betts (Kaitake) 152
4th Graham Irvine(Linton Camp) 150
Group 1 Ladies 1st Jenny Chen (Whitford Park) 153
2nd Sharyn Buchanan (Strathmore) 152
3rd Pat Gard (Waipawa) 152
4th Kahu McGaskill(Okoroire) 150
Group 2 Ladies 1st June Churchill(Linton Camp) 172
2nd Josie Loye (Tokoroa) 164
3rd Yvonne Alsworth (Mahunga) 159
4th Gwen Murphy(Cape Turnagain) 156
Cheers
Gus.
We each have an opinion on what is happening and why, some positive, some negative. All I hope and pray for is at the end of four weeks I can send a What's On to each and everyone of you, and that you have all come through unscathed. We are a sport with many elderly members (described as persons over 60) so me included, It will be a very new and strange experience for us all, but stay calm, stay focused on the end goal, and keep yourselves out of harms way.
With the current drought that our farmers are going through at present, my job has obviously been deemed Essential. PGG Wrightson had to apply for a License to operate from MPI, which was granted. We have one license for 96 stores, and any breach of requested operating standards will result in that license being suspended. After the close down was announced, our store went manic, and some actions by individuals had me pulling some more of my limited quantity of hair out. My staff and I have been subjected to some complete madness and ill mannered behavior in the past 48 hours. I hope this settles in the days ahead, otherwise it is going to be a very stressful time.
The purpose of What's On is to inform members about all things golf. In the next month, we are going to experience a whole new way of life. If any members see fit to put finger to keyboard and provide an article that can go to us all to keep our spirits high, then I will gratefully publish a Thursday What's On. Likewise should there be any changes notified from NZGA you will hear from me. Remember we are all in this together.
Good health one and all, Be safe and be kind. We will meet again on the other side of four weeks.
Bryan Burt
Club Scribe
👉Saturday 26th July; Matches please. Competitions still running are Wiffin Cup, Sattrup & Brannigan and Presidents Cup. Card draw 11.30am Duty Zane, house Majken 👉 Saturday 2nd August. SHB 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. Entries close Wednesday 30th July, for the draw publication on Thursday 31st July.. No post entries (No entries on the day) We currently have about 70 entries. Reminder; Members are asked to bring a plate for a shared meal after our 27 hole tournament. 👉 Saturday 9th August; Lui Paewai Trophy. Best stableford by a club member on the day. The Lui Paewai is a sort after Trophy. The forecast looks good for the weekend. If we have heavy frosts, please delay your start time so as not to burn the fairways and greens. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
Evening all, Saturday 19th July; Presidents Cup Round 1 Matchplay . Duty Match Committee Chalky, House Johnny Sunday 20th July, HGC event. A travel group from Hawkes Bay who visit a course once a month. Approximately 50 - 55 golfers, staring at 9am on Tees 1, 5, 10 and 16. Still plenty of room for locals. Please be aware that players are coming from four directions, so don't just jump on a tee, make sure you they are at least half a fairway away before starting in front of them. Captain Zane is looking for anyone who can help prepare 50 burgers for our visitors around 1pm. Please call Zane on 027 299-4394 if you are available Saturday 2nd August; SHB 27 hole Strokeplay Tournament 9Round 4 Ruahine Rosebowl). Kindly Sponsored by Metalform (tow and collect) and Clay Lochead Electrical . . Men & Women, all handicaps welcome . $35 Entry fee . Free Entry to green keepers (Sponsored by tow and collect) . Lunch & Dinner provided . Net prizes and Cash prizes - up to 8th place for Open Gross . Entries (name & handicap ) by Wednesday 30th July to dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz . Draw & Tee times published Thursday 31st July via email and facebook All inquiries, please contact Zane Gregory 027 299 4394 Presidents Cup draw; A Prasad v C Martin, P Drummond v A Maniapoto, C Lochead v B Williams, J Garnett v T Albert, B Dias v T Peeti, W Baylis v N Evans, G Brown v C Peck, J Farrell v T Bell, J Bassett v R He nricksen, D Walker v P Gregory, D Treacy Jnr v C Bone, M Seatter v Billy Te Ture, T Petera v A Brown, H Hauiti v W K Newland, S Hikawai v B Burt, M Arnold v J Edwards. All these matches need to be completed before round 2 on 16th August please. Greens Staff. A message from Kierane. Can members please stay clear of the areas where new turf has been laid on numbers 4 and 15. Walking over these areas is not going to help with establishment! Score Card Sponsor; After many years as our card sponsor, Aon Insurance Brokers wish to discontinue. We produce a three panel card. The front panel of 15cm has a club house photo and club details, with a 4cm advertisement at the bottom. The centre panel is a full 15cm advertisement, and panel three remains with the course layout and local rules. Anyone willing to discuss advertising or sponsorship options, please email our Secretary Bailey at dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz, in the first instance. A warm welcome to new members who have joined our Club and been added to What's On over the past few weeks. If you are receiving this email, and no longer wish to be on the email list, please flick me a return email and I will delete your details. What's On is also posted on our Facebook page by mid morning every Friday. Here's hoping we get a good day Saturday so we can get plenty of matches played. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
Evening all, Saturday 12th July; Presidents Cup Qualifying, Top 32 nett scores go through to seeded matchplay competition. Tom Irwin Putter. Please count your on the green putts, the player with the least putts wins the Tom Irwin Putter competition. Duty, Math committee Peter Gregory, House committee ? Sunday 20th July; The HGC Tour group will be playing Dannevirke at 9am. Between 50 and 55 players using a 4 tee start. Still room for our members, but please be aware of the players on the 9th and 18th fairways, as they may be carrying on, so don't assume they are stopping, and jumping in front of them. Saturday 2nd August; SHB 27 hole Strokeplay Tournament 9Round 4 Ruahine Rosebowl). Kindly Sponsored by Metalform (tow and collect) and Clay Lochead Electrical . . Men & Women, all handicaps welcome . $35 Entry fee . Free Entry to green keepers (Sponsored by tow and collect) . Lunch & Dinner provided . Net prizes and Cash prizes - up to 8th place for Open Gross . Entries (name & handicap ) by Wednesday 30th July to dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz . Draw & Tee times published Thursday 31st July via email and facebook All inquiries, please contact Zane Gregory 027 299 4394 Looks like it may be another horrible weekend weather wise. If the rain eventuates and then clears, please treat our course with respect, as any damage done now, won't grow out until the spring. With the sofy ground, please ensure all divots are replaced and stamped down, to maintain the quality of our fairways. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe