Dannevirke Golf Club.... So many opportunities to play golf.
Bryan Burt - Club scribe • September 12, 2019
Tomorrow the HB Eagles host and run their annual Halberg Tournament at Napier Golf Club, followed by dinner and the CEO of Halberg speaking. With the introduction of Lady Eagles this year, the Tournament has also been opened to a mixed field for the first time, and thus we have a full field. The past couple of year, each Tournament has presented around $15,000 to the Halberg Trust, so fingers crossed, tomorrow should produce a similar result.
Kitt, Kerr Hape Simpson Foursomes. Youth prevailed over experience last weekend with Richie Gray & Zane Gregory taking out the Kitt Trophy with a 66 Nett, followed by David & Laura Hurrell (Kerr) Phil Wilson & Bung Lilo (Hape) and Amrit Presda & Tim Small (Simpson) In all 15 pairs participated on a very nice but cool day.
Friday 13th September.
Cape Turnagain, Stockies & Cockies Tournament. 11am Cuppa 11.30 tee off. On a good day, nothing beats a round at the Cape. Head on out there, you will be made most welcome. For those playing at home Friday a note from Clubhouse manager Stephen Paewai "On Friday 13 September the Golf Club has been hired by the Tararua Alliance for a social event. A small group will be there during the day preparing a hangi meal and they will be using the kitchen and upstairs lounge from 5 pm till 9 pm. Can the Friday golfers please use the back lounge off the dining room."
Saturday 14th September: 11am
Card draw. Catch up day for Wiffin Cup and Sattrup & Brannigan Matches. Note 11am Start times will continue until daylight saving, so October 5th will be the first day we revert to an 11.30am Tee Off.
Rosebowl Competition 2019.
This has still to be completed as Norsewood have not hosted their 27 hole tournament as yet. I believe Sunday 13th October is their latest tentative date. TBC
Charlies Golf Tours.
The September Newsletter from Charlies is out a present and their are early Bird discounts for many of their tours next year. Take a look on their website or alternatively
Please feel free to contact us by phone on our toll-free number 0800 377 479 or by email to info@charliesgolftours.co.nz. We're here to help answer any questions you may have. If you don't have a printer and you need an itinerary or registration form sent to you, we are happy to oblige. We look forward to meeting you on tour very soon. Charlies offer some really good tours which mix travel and golf.
Here's hoping tomorrows golf is way better than the effort Stephen Prenter and I put up last Saturday, Yes folk it was woeful, but as always the Emeralds Band was exceptional at the Services & Citizens Club on Friday night, so maybe we just don't do late nights any more ! .
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