Dannevirke Golf Club News 10/09/18

Bryan Burt - Club Captain • September 20, 2018

On behalf of our members, I wish to send our sincere sympathy to Brendan, Wendy & family, with the passing of Brendan's mother during the past week. Thinking of you all at this sad time.


Kitt, Kerr Hape Simpson Foursomes: Last Saturday 16 pairs contested the annual foursomes competition with winners being Kitt, Ray Ward & Syd Hikawai, Kerr, Rod Henricksen & Doug Stewart, Hape, Tim Bell & Peter Drummond, Simpson Dipak Makan & Bazil Mott. The individuals who came out looking for a partner, were all looking for someone to play out of the trees all day, such confidence.


We have now reached Championship Semi finals, and the draw for Saturday is,


Saturday 22nd September 11.30am


Championships No 1 Tee;


11.30 P Harold v S Hikawai G Freeman v M Seatter

11.35 P Drummond v R Martin R Ransom v C Peck

11.40 B Burt v W Ridge S Evans v J Bassett

11.45 R Turner v N Evans K Belk v G Ransom


Plates No 10 Tee


11.30 G Vigers v B Dippie M Priday v M Filer

11.35 T Bell v J Garnett C Evans v R Te Ture

11.40 Z Gregory v R Henricksen S Marshall v M B Lilo

11.45 R Benson v M Charmley B Williams v G Mc Clelland


To be played, B Poole v I Harrowfield

12.30 D Hurrell v H Prenter


No 5 Tee 11.30am


Card Draw

Can all players on No 1 and 10 tees report early so the match committee can be freed up to get in some practice before their tee off . No 5 Tee will be self start, we will give someone all the Cards and they can organise the groups please


Coaching; I caught up with Brian Doyle last Thursday in Napier, and as always Brian is keen to come down and support out Club. Wednesdays suit Brian best, and we are looking at one hour lessons, with 40 min iutes coaching, ten minutes on note writing etc, and ten minutes ball collecting. Lessons are $70 per hour. Available times being 9am, 10am, 11am, Lunch 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm. The date is not confirmed yet but will be after Championship finals on Oct 6th Can I have expressions of interest please as to who wants a lesson booking. Brian will also do a two hour group session if that helps, but on day one if we get 7 persons wanting a lesson, we will look to hold a second day within a couple of weeks.


We also have a proposal from Andrew Hanare from the Napier Golf Course. Andrew is keen (as part of the PGA) to hold sessions for persons wishing to take up Golf. In essence we go out to the community seeking a minimum of 6 persons wishing to take up golf, and get them several lessons with Andrew before they become a member. The key to this programme is having a personality within the Club who will get these people together, and keep them close during the lesson days, so that they in time become Club Members. This programme has been run at Waipukurau, and I beleive 35 people went through the Course, of which a high majority are now members. If you wish to read more about this programme read page 15, " Learning to play golf is a key to staying in the game" in the September edition of Pacific Golfer, which are on the table just inside the main doors at the Clubhouse. The above paragraph is a rough overview of the programme, more details to follow, but possibly give some thought to what you can do to promote this, and are you willing to assist. Kevin Pike assured me On Tuesday night that it is a lot of work for someone, but in their case, the rewards were brilliant


Satruday 29th September, The 19th will be running downstairs, as we have a private function upstairs that evening,


Saturday 17th November, Rongomaraeroa Marae Annual Golf Tournament Porangahau Country Club, Entry fee $35, Tee times 8.30am and 12.30pm (Flyer in Clubrooms)


All the best to those playing semi finals this weekend,


Good Golfing


Bryan Burt

Club Captain

What's On 11 August 2025?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • September 11, 2025
Coring; Kierane and his team had a good run early in the week and got the course open for golfing today. Thanks to our staff and all who helped out. Friday 12th September; (3 options) 1 Our course is open, so weather permitting, there will be golf at Dannevirke 2 Cape Turnagain are hosting the Annual Firms Day. 18 holes 10 am Morning tea, 11 am Tee off. $30 entry fee; 3 Onga Onga, Our very own Jim Hickey (aka Doug) thinks the weather here tomorrow is going to be horrid, but a bit further away from the ranges at Onga Onga, things look better with rain not predicted until later in the day. Anyone wanting to go north, leave from the Mangatera Hotel car park at 10.45 am, Tee off at Onga at 11.30 am. Saturday 13th September; Kitt, Kerr, Hape, Simpson foursomes. Duty Zane, House Johnny. Zane has a copy of the rules for those who are not sure on them. 11.30am tee off Green Staff: There is a rule that states "Greens Staff have the right of way". There is only so many hours in a week, and the staff have lots to do to get everything groomed. If a tractor is heading towards you, please wait for them to get out of your range before hitting your ball. You wouldn't hit a ball at someone walking towards you, so don't do so to someone on a tractor. They can't jump out of the way of an oncoming ball if that were to happen. If a green is being mowed, wave the green staff to carry on; it only takes a few minutes to mow a green. A couple of minutes' delay for your round of golf is nothing compared to consistent stopping and starting for the staff. Common sense should prevail. If in doubt, " Wait, thank you. Spring weather is really upon us at present. Tomorrow looks ugly, but who knows? If you wish to brave the conditions, there are plenty of options this weekend. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

What's On 4 September 2025?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • September 4, 2025
Evening all, Saturday 6th September; Card draw at 11.30 am, Duty? House Tony Saturday 13th September; Kitt, Kerr, Hape, Simpson 4somes over 18 holes. This has been mentioned previously, so make up a pair and come along for an 11.30 am start. Takapau 18 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. Thanks for the support from the 20 members who went through to Takapau last Saturday. We made up close to a quarter of the field, so great support for our friends at Takapau. The gross winner was J McGillicuddy. Pongaroa were the 2025 winners of the Ruahine Rosebowl.  That's it for tonight, folks. Have a good weekend. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

What's On 29 August 2025?

By Bryan Burt - Club Scribe • August 28, 2025
A few bits and pieces to mention. Friday 29th August; Course Closed. The course is closed tomorrow for a Master Builders Ambrose Tournament. There is 90-something players in the field starting on multiple tees, so best we keep clear for them . Friday Boys Mid-Day Competition: Doug has suggested playing in Takapau tomorrow. Gather at the Mangatera Hotel car park for an 11 am departure, 11.30 am tee off at Takapau. Saturday 30th August; Takapau 18-hole Stroke play tournament. (Final Ruahine Rosebowl). The draw for this event is attached (click) . Please ignore the numbers down the left side . The top part of the draw is teeing of Dardanelles with the junior field going off Westwood Ho. It looks like a late start but given they have allowed 11-minute gaps, I am sure the field will start quicker than written. I would suggest being early as I can't see 11-minute times being adhered to. For those interested, a van is leaving Drums at 9.15am. Saturday 30th August; At home, Duty Richie House Angela. Seniors, because of the impending visit by Central and Southern to Cape Turnagain on Tuesday, September 2 nd , we will have a full Club day on Thursday, 4 th , complete with raffles, approaches, etc. On the 9 th September, we are unable to play because of coring. We are looking at a visit to Fielding or Eketahuna on that day. We shall advise next week as to where we are going, and see who are interested. Monday 8th September; Coring. The course will be closed until this job is complete. Kierane will advise when the course is reopened Hole In One; Congratulations Jolanda Van Viliet for holing out on number 14 yesterday. Great effort, Jolanda. Plenty happening as we head into spring golf. Good luck to the 22 heading to Takapau on Saturday. Hopefully, this isn't their last Tournament, but that is a matter for the members to sort. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

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