Dannevirke Golf Club news 18/1/19
Bryan Burt • January 18, 2019
Friday 18th January
Note from baz & Emily. Twilight golf starts Friday 18th January, Baz Mott is running it now, and Emily will be the cook
Saturday 19th January
Card draw 11.30am. (If you are in the Summer Cup, and can't play your first round next Saturday 26th, please consider playing on Saurday) Tee draw for Saturday 26th will be in next weeks What's On
Attached is the draw for the 2019 Summer Cup, following last week ends qualifying round. A couple of nett 76s made the cut, but the others and those above 76 obviously did not. There is always next year.
The match committee met on Tuesday evening to set the programme for the year, and the question was asked, "why do we play championships during the winter?" Apart from history, there is possibly no sane reason, so the proposal for this year is to play Autumn Championships. The dates being 9th March (all in unless you chose to be left out for the year) 23rd March, 27th April, 11th May and finals 16th June. What do you think? If you wish to express an opinion via email, please reply to Mike Matthews < mikematthews058@gmail.com
> For the record, you own your comments, so if a general discussion is required, these comments and the author may be read out in the clubhouse. If Champs move to these dates, which has traditionally been Wiffin Cup dates, then Wiffin will be played on the old Championship dates, a simple swap over. There was also discussion as to reinstating the red pegs along the right of No5 ? To be confirmed.
Competition Sheets. A proposal that Competition Sheets for Friday Saturday and Sunday rounds will be available in the foyer .Members are requested to enter competitions before commencing play. and if the office our shop is not manned when you put your name in, please add TP (To pay) after your name, and at the conclusion of play, hand in your card and entry fee
Out of bounds local rule. The new local rule as outlined in the January 1 2019 rule changes,has not been adopted at this stage by your committee. We will see what is happening at otheer GHB Clubs, As your GHB delegate, I will ask at the next meeting, who is adopting it, The Association will then need to decide, if they want to use it when GHB events are held at the various clubs. A work in progress at this stage, so bear with us please.
A message from our House Manager, Stephen Paewai, On Saturday 19 January the lounge has been hired for a private function and therefore golfers will need to drink downstairs following Saturday’s round. The club has been hired a number of times recently and we have 3 bookings confirmed for the remainder of the year, the next event is a wedding in May. It’s appreciated the hiring of the club does cause some inconvenience to members, however we ask for your cooperation as this provides some additional income for the Golf Club.
That's it for this week. To those of you who missed the cut in the first event of the year, the year is but a pup. Chin up,
Good Golfing
Bryan Burt
Club Scribe
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
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
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