The latest News and Events At The Dannevirke Golf Club

What's On 23 April 2026?

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:04:15 GMT

Saturday, April 25th, Anzac Day. Golf will commence at 12 noon, as we ask members not to play on the morning of Anzac Day. 11.45 am card draw. 12 noon tee off. Best member stableford of the day wins the Waitahora Cup, plus the men play the ladies for a Shield. Aggregate Stableford points. Duty Zane House Gillian. Special Event: We have a guest speaker at 4 pm. All welcome.

Coronation Cup Finals Sat 23rd & Sun 24th May; Porongahau has been confirmed as the host for this year's final. Team announcement later.

Trundler Shed; The committee are concerned at the continual abuse of this shed. It is supposed to be a locked place to keep clubs secure if you don't want to take them home after each round. Security is consistently compromised as the door is left unlocked and held open with the steel bar while everyone is out playing. Not much security when that happens. Last night's discussion suggested that we cease to provide this service after 1st June. Anyone with concerns etc regarding this move are asked to send a reply to sender email to me, which will be collated and considered at our next meeting.

Subscriptions : Bailey reported last night that all members who pay annually have been sent an email invoice. Weekly and monthly payers will be receiving their invoices shortly. If you have a message to increase or decrease your payments, please action as soon as possible. It is very time-consuming allocating these payments, so if you account is in credit and you are asked to stop payments, please do so; likewise, if you are behind with payments, check your balance, divide it by five, and that is what you owe to be clear by 30th September, being the end of our financial year. Any queries, please email dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz , or talk to Patrick, please.

A lot of rain this week, so if you are driving a cart, please keep to the tracks. Number 17 fairway is not to be driven on, please use the track to the right and walk across to your ball if you are not at the top of the hill. Clearly, two carts made quite a mess there last Sunday and lost traction on the hill. In short, Don't Go There.

Have a great weekend, folks, and we hope to get a good muster for our Anzac Day event.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 15 April 2026?

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:33:55 GMT

Saturday 18th April; Club day, card draw at 11.15 for 11.30 am tee off. Duty Match Committee, House Stephen.

Saturday 18th April; Cape Turnagain 27-hole Strokeplay Tournament. 8 am tea, 8.30 am tee off. Round 3 of the Ruahine Rosebowl. Members, our attendance at the first 2 Rosebowl events have been disappointing at best. If you can get to the coast Saturday, please do so. If you are going, please let Zane know 027 299 4394, as our host want to know how many to cater for.

Sunday 19th April; Round 5 Golf Hawkes Bay pennant competition. Champ 1, Dannevirke v Napier at Napier 11 am, Champ 3 Dannevirke V Hawkes Bay at Waipawa 10 am, Handicap 2 play at Maraenui and Handicap 3 at Hawkes Bay. Best of luck, guys. Final hopes are still there for 2 of the teams.

Coronation Cup Result: With 6 points and 28 wins, Dannevirke are into the finals alongside Pongaroa, Napier, and Hawkes Bay Golf. A big shout-out to Takapau for hosting everyone. The course was looking sharp, and the hospitality was brilliant. Thanks to our members who caddied and were there to support the team all weekend. Three wins, Richie Stephenson, Jacob Stephenson, Raniera Hauiti, and Bryan Burt. 2, 1/2 wins Amrit Prasad, Timmy Bell, John Garnett, Harley Hauiti, and Tewai Hauiti . Finals weekend is 23rd & 24th May in Zone 3. (Course yet to be confirmed). Great effort team. Bring on the finals.

Saturday 25th April; Anzac Day. 12 noon tee off. Waitahora Cup for the players with the most Stableford points. Men v Ladies Shield on aggregate stableford. As was mentioned at the Annual General Meeting, we ask members to please refrain from playing prior to midday, as a mark of respect to our fallen soldiers.

Again, if you can get to Herbertville on Saturday, please do, as you will be well looked after. Best wishes to members playing pennants on Sunday. Have a great weekend.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scrib

What's On 9 April 2026?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:01:01 GMT

Saturday 11th April; Club competition Card draw at 11.15 am for 11.30 am tee off. Duty Pat, House Scott

Saturday 11th / Sunday 12th April; Coronation Cup Zone play at Takapau. The four Clubs involved are Dannevirke, Takapau, Porongahau, and Cape Turnagain. Draw below

Team Members, leaving Mangatera Hotel carpark at 6.15 am

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CORONATION CUP 2026 - see draw below

Tuesday 14th April; Mangatera Hotel sponsored LVA Tournament 10 am tee off. enquiries to Donald Speedy 027 430 5620

Saturday 18th April; Cape Turnagain 27-hole Strokeplay Tournament. Round 3 of the Ruahine Rosebowl. 8 am tea & Coffee, 8.30 am Tee off. Let's get a good muster to Herbertville, always a great day.

Sunday 19th April; Golf Hawkes Bay Pennants Round 5. All four teams travel for this round. Handicap 2 & 3 still have a chance of making the finals!

Summer Cup; Amrit and I did battle last Saturday. Finally, I have my name on a club trophy. Great match, thanks, Amrit.

Sisters Club, Queen's Birthday in Patea; S orry for missing a number of people at the proposed meeting a couple of weeks ago, I assumed it would be a normal Saturday and turned up at 5 pm to discover only a small number of people played that day, and most of those that did had gone home. I’m at golf this Saturday, so we’ll have a meeting following the prize giving.

From my informal enquiries, it looks like we’ll have a group of about 24 going to Patea. I’ve booked accommodation at the Kerry Lane motel in Hawera. I’m currently looking at transport options. The most likely is a couple of vans. We will then require a couple of drivers for Saturday and Sunday. Regards Stephen

Best wishes to our Coronation Cup team at Takapau, let's hope the cyclone heads out east and gives us a miss. For those turned off by the weather, there is always the Masters at Augusta to watch from the dry comfort of your lounge chair.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 30 April 2026?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:33:46 GMT

Friday, April 3rd; There will be a Friday competition run tomorrow. Own groups up until 12 noon. Card draw at 12 for those looking for a game at that time.

Saturday 4th April; Club day for those who are around over the weekend. 11.15 am card draw for 11.30 am tee off. Starter Zane, House Basil. Any members playing Club Championship matches, please contact the starter.

Saturday 10th / Sunday 11th April; Coronation Cup Zone play at Takapau. The selectors have named the following players.

We would like to thank all those that have put their names forward for this year's Coronation cup team. The selection for this was not an easy task as we started with 23 names to select from, but we got there. So this year's team for 2026, in no particular order, are:

John Garnett

Amrit Prasad

Zane Gregory

John Garnett

Tiwai Hauiti

Timmy Bell

Eru Hauiti

Jacob Stephenson

Richard Stephenson

Denzel Treacy

Bryan Burt

Ranieri Hauiti

Harley Hauiti

Graiden Hauiti

Tama Petera

Congratulations to all players named for this year's team. They play three rounds next Saturday, 11 and Sunday, 12 April 2026 at Takapau Golf Club.

Selectors would like a meeting this Saturday at 10.30 am to go through team order, travel etc.

We understand that it is Easter weekend and you may not be able to attend, if so please contact Zane, Patrick or Tama. Cheers

Congratulations, guys, wish you all well next weekend. Have a great Easter, everyone, and if you are traveling, stay safe.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 27 March 2026?

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:27:34 GMT

Saturday 28th - Club Day

DUTY:

House: Angela, Match: Chalky

Please keep your Club Champs matches on track for the second round on 2nd May.

Sisters' club meeting after play on Saturday. Thanks, Stephen.

Pennants Round 4 - please take note of days!

Saturday 28th

Champ 3 plays Waipawa

Handicap 3 plays Hastings at Karamu

Sunday 29th

Champ 1 plays Maraenui at Ongaonga

Handicap 2 plays Wairoa at home

10am #1Tee Dannevirke vs Wairoa

10 am #10 Tee Maraenui vs Napier

10.21am #1Tee Waipuk vs Hawkes Bay

Members wishing to play, please tee off early or after these tee times.

Rosebowl

Thank you to the two Dannevirke players who made it to Pongaroa last Sunday.

Thanks also to Pongaroa for a well-run, well-fed day, as always we were well looked after.

Thanks, Mark and Ranier, for stepping in to play for Dannevirke when we were short on numbers.

RESULTS:

1st Norsewood

2nd Cape Turnagain

3rd Pongaroa

4th Dannevirke

5th Takapau

A Brief history: the Rosebowl has been taking place for 30+ years and is a meaningful tournament for local interculb golf.

We appreciate there is a lot of golf at this time of the season, however, it is a shame when such days are not well supported by our members.

Any thoughts or suggestions on how this event can be better attended, please reach out to Zane, Peter, or any match committee member.

We do not want to see these tournaments fall off the annual calendar.

Coronation Cup

A team will be selected by Thursday, 2nd April.

First round is in Takapau on Saturday, 11th April

Twilight

The end of Twilight season was postponed this week due to the weather and will be held next Thursday (weather permitting).

Weather looking good for another great weekend of golf!

Good luck to our Pennants teams.

Cheers,

Zane CC.

What's On 19 March 2026?

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:55:25 GMT

Saturday 21st March; Club Championships Round 1 Matchplay. Duty, Match Committee, House ?. If you have a Match, please convey that to the starters. Round 2 is not until May 2nd, so please keep communication with your opponent open so the matches can all be completed. Thank you to all who put names forward for the Championships. We have four draws, Senior, Intermediate A & B, and Junior A (all attached) compiled from names entered. Thanks, Pat Harold, for putting the draws together. Any questions or queries, please contact captains Zane or Peter.

Sunday 22nd March; Pongaroa 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament, Round two of the Ruahine Rosebowl. 8 am, tea & Coffee, 8.30 am tee off, $35 includes competition and food. Can we get a good muster, please, especially those looking for Coronation Cup selection. We require more than three, which we had at Norsewood, please.

High School Ambrose: A thank-you note from the High School says it all. " Kia ora e te whānau, our golf tournament last weekend was awesome, with 105 golfers turning up to support our school and try their luck at winning $20 000! Unfortunately, no one was able to ‘sink a hole in one’ and win the money. A big thank you to Mr Amrit Pasad and all the staff and students who helped to make this event a success. We would also like to thank the Dannevirke Golf Course, our generous sponsors and our community for entering the tournament and participating in the fundraising activities held on the day. All profits of this event will go towards our students’ sports travel."

Special General Meeting; Thank you to the 55 members who turned out Monday night for the purpose of " Setting the annual member subscription fees for the 2026 / 2027 year. " The conclusion being the annual subscriptions for 2026 / 2027 is $665 for full playing members. The Management Committee acknowledges their error in not advertising this as an Agenda item at the AGM in December. Matter sorted, repeat of error to be avoided, move on.

We are in the thick of Match Play golf with GHB Pennants and now Club Champs, and in April, the Coronation Cup. I hope all participants enjoy the experience.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

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What's On 13 March 2026?

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:13:36 GMT

Sat, March 14th, Dannevirke High School Ambrose Tournament, 11 am Tee off. I'm sure there will be space in the field for members not involved in the Ambrose, but I can't guarantee that, sorry.

Sun, March 15th; Golf HB Pennants Round 3. Championship 1 Dvke v Hastings @ Dannevirke, Champ 3 Dvke v Maraenui at Maraenui, Handicap 2 Dvke v Maraenui at HB Golf Club, Handicap 3 Dvke v Napier at Hastings. Championship 1 grade play at home, tee off 8.30 am. Club members can commence after Pennant tee off, but please be mindful that fours coming through the turn have right of way.

Sun, March 15th; (Reminder) This one is for the ladies!! Come and have a go! Bring a friend, or we'll find you a new one to play with. Make some "me" time and celebrate International Women's Day at Dannevirke Golf Club - come down and have some fun and laughs, followed by a drink or two after SOCIAL AMBROSE. 7 HOLES, 2 players per team. Sunday, March 15th, 2.30 pm. Register on the day, $5 per person. Thank you, Wendy Stratford

Mon, March 16th; Special General Meeting, Clubhouse at 7.30 pm with one agenda item. " Setting the annual member subscription fees for the 2026 / 2027 year. "

Looking forward to supporting our local High School with its annual fundraiser. If you don't have a team yet, please consider getting one together. Good luck to our Pennant teams on Sunday.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 5 March 2026?

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:32:21 GMT

Friday, March 6th; As the course is closed until 1.30pm tomorrow, the Friday golfers are heading to Onga Onga. Leaving Mangatera Hotel car park at 10.30am.

Saturday March 7th, Club day 11.15 am card draw for 11.30 am tee off. Duty Patrick & Peter Gregory.

Saturday, March 7th ; Norsewood 27-hole Strokeplay Tournament. Round 1 of the 2026 Rosebowl. 8am tea/ coffee, with a start time of 8.30 am

Coronation Cup; For all players that have put their names forward for Selection, there is a meeting this Saturday, Club day, 10.45 am in the dining room. Very quickly it will be! If any of these players are going to the Norsewood Rosebowl, well done, we will catch up with you during the week or the following weekend; otherwise, we will see the rest on Saturday. If you can't make it for any other reason, ring Tama 021408105 or Patrick in the shop, please don’t contact Zane, he is on holiday, leave him alone till he's back. Cheers Tama

Pennant Results from last Sunday; Champ 1 had a 5/4 win, Champ 3 had a 9/0 loss, Handicap 2 lost 5/4 and Handicap 3 lost 6/3

Saturday, March 14th, Dannevirke High School fund raising 18 hole 3 ball Ambrose Tournament. Entries to Amrit, or the High School Office.

Marae Tournament Results: On Saturday, 62 golfers participated in the 29 ^th playing of the Marae Tournament.

Results Senior 1 ^st H Ruwhiu nett 67, 2 ^nd H Morris nett 71

Intermediate 1 ^st C Maniapoto nett 63, 2 ^nd D Treacy snr nett 68, 3 ^rd M Matthews nett 70 c/b, 4 ^th D Te Huki 70 c/b, 5 ^th D Stewart 70 nett, 6 ^th M Arnold 71 c/b

Junior 1 ^st N Butterfield 41 stb, 2 ^nd J Timu 40 stb c/b, 3 ^rd O Apatu 40 stb, 4 ^th C

Groom 38 stb

Ladies 1 ^st C Timu 41 stb c/b, 2 ^nd K Camden – Peeti 41 stb, 3 ^rd D Ruwhiu 39.

Long drives T Petera, T Bell, C Maniapoto and S Te Huki. Approaches JJ Carberry and K Camden – Peeti. Two's D Stewart 3 and 7

The Cape Kidnappers raffle was won by S Paewai.

On behalf of the Makirikiri Marae we thank the Dannevirke Golf Club for the continued use of their facilities, that allows us to conduct one of our major fundraising ventures. Thanks to those that participated, those that sponsored the tournament and those that helped on the day, all contributing to a very successful day. Regards Stephen.

Sunday, March 15th; This one is for the ladies!! Come and have a go! Bring a friend or we'll find you a new one to play with. Make some "me" time and celebrate International Women's Day at Dannevirke Golf Club - come down and have some fun and laughs, followed by a drink or two after SOCIAL AMBROSE. 7 HOLES, 2 players per team. Sunday, March 15th, 2.30 pm. Register on the day, $5 per person. Thank you Wendy Stratford

Monday 16th March; Special General Meeting, Clubhouse at 7.30 pm. Agenda:

 Setting the annual member subscription fees for the 2026 / 2027 year.

That sums up another week, folks. As you can see, plenty is happening. Good luck to our team heading to Norsewood.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 26 February 2026?

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:37:52 GMT

Friday 27th February; The club is hosting a business Ambrose event commencing at 11am. Friday golf tee off 12noon as normal.

Saturday 28th February; Marae Tournament, 11am tee off. Club members not involved in the Tournament are welcome to make up 4's and fit in where ever there is a one fairway gap. (No Club Competition today)

Sunday 1st Match; Golf HB Pennants Round 2. Champ 1 Dvke v Onga Onga at Hawkes Bay, Champ 3. Dvke v Napier at Hawkes Bay, Handicap 2, Dvke v Hawkes Bay at Wairoa, Handicap 3 Dvke v Maraenui at Napier.

Thursday 5th Friday 6th March. Veterans Waipukurau & Dannevirke Tournament. This event will be played at Dannevirke Thursday & Friday. Available times for members to play is after 1.30pm each day.

Saturday 7th March; Norsewood 27 Hole Rosebowl Tournament. 8am Cup of tea, 8.20am draw, 8.30am tee off. Entry sheet up in the clubhouse, as Norsewoods Captain Neil wishes to do a draw prior to Saturday.

Saturday 14th March, Dannevirke High School 18 hole Ambrose Tournament. Entries to Amrit or Zane, or through the high school Facebook page

Club Championships. Refer last weeks What's On, entry sheets are up in the foyer. Seeded draw for players who enter.

Coronation Cup; Saturday is the last day to put your name on the sheet to be considered for this years Coronation Cup team. This sheet is also in the foyer.

BBQ; Members may recall at our Christmas Cheer, Marcus Ransom & Glen McClelland ran a very successful haggle hole. The proceeds going towards a new BBQ for the Club. The said BBQ is now at the club in pristine condition. Please, we ask that if used, this BBQ be cleaned back to new condition. Thanks

March is yet another busy month on the golfing calander, so please come on out and enjoy the conditions before winter sets in.

Wishing the Marae committee a successful day on Saturday, good luck to our Pennants teams on Sunday

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 19 February 2026?

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:45:09 GMT

Saturday 21st February; Club day 11.15 am card draw, 11.30 am tee off. Match duty, Bernie & TP, House, Norm. Golf Club Championships (open) Qualifying day1 (for the Seniors up to 10 handicap, and any other member wishing to qualify in this group). Summer Cup matches too, please, if possible

Sunday 22nd February; Golf HB Pennants Round 1. Championship 1 Dannevirke v Hawkes Bay @ Hastings, Championship 3 Dannevirke v Karamu @ Dannevirke, Handicap 2 Dannevirke v Napier @ Napier, Handicap 3 Dannevirke v Hawkes Bay @ Maraenui

Pernnants at Dannevirke; Championship 3 matches will be played from Tees 1 @ 10 at 11 am

Saturday 28th February; Our annual Marae fundraiser tees off at 11 am. Please enter names on the sheet in the foyer so a draw can be done

Men's 27 Hole Rosebowl Tournaments; The events this year are Norsewood Saturday 7th March, Pongaroa Sunday 22nd March, Cape Turnagain Saturday 18th April, Dannevirke Saturday 1st August, and Takapau Saturday 29th August.

Saturday 14th March, Dannevirke High School Ambrose Fundraiser Tournament. Three-ball ambrose, $20,000 Hole in one

Coronation Cup 2026; Zone play this year is at Takapau, 11th & 12th April. An interested player sheet is up in the foyer. Captain Zane and Tama are leading the selection panel.

Club Championships: The match committee has discussed entry again and wishes to modify the process slightly. In the past few years, we have had a everyone in draw, unless you have stated otherwise. With this approach, there are a few games defaulted. What is proposed this year is that we want you to enter your name on the appropriate grade sheet in the foyer if you want to go in the Championship draw. Draws will be done on handicap index. (note above, Senior / Open grade is still qualifying) First round of match play is set for Saturday, March 21st. with Round 2 Saturday, 2nd May.

Match Committee Meeting. The next meeting is 9.30 am Saturday, 14th March at the Clubhouse

Sunday, March 1st , Captain Zane is giving up smoking. Go, mate, you can do this.

Autumn golf and the many events are now upon us, so keep yourselves informed on what's happening. Wishing all our Pennants teams the best of luck on Sunday.

Good Golfing, ��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 18 Febuary 2026?

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:51:33 GMT

Saturday 14th February; Club day at 11.30 am, Cards in please by 11.15. House Committee Gillian. Please keep going withthe Summer Cup Matches.

Monday 16th February; Match Committee Meeting Mangatera Hotel 5 pm

Result; On Friday, 6th, we played the annual Maori v Pakeha competition. 55 in the field, with a win this year to our Maori members with a Stableford average of 32.7 versus the Pakeha,& friends team with 29.1. Great win, folks. After 4 years of this competition, you have finally cracked it.

Golf HB Pennants; Competition starts Sunday 22nd. Teams and Managers this year are Championship 1, Willie Harold, Championship 3, and Handicap 2, Tama Petera, Handicap 3, Tony Peeti. Any members wishing to play Pennants who have not already done so, please contact Captain Zane or any of the Managers.

Veterans; We are now receiving entries for the Classic Days. (Dannevirke and Waipukurau). If you want to get an entry in, now is a good time. Monday/Tuesday 2nd/3rd March at Waipukurau, Thursday/Friday 5th/6th March at Dannevirke. Please note: this is for the very first time, a 9-hole competition, which is only available at Dannevirke. To enter, follow the formula as follows: Go to NZ vet’s website, Go to Homepage, Click on Entry Forms, Answer the questions that have an asterisk. e.g., Email, Name, Golf ID, Phone No, Gender, 18 or 9 hole option, Amount of payment, which is $60 at Waipukurau, $50 at Dannevirke, $30 at Dannevirke 9 Holes. SUBMIT. If all else fails, contact Warren Ridge or Gus Terry.

Marae Tournament: This year’s tournament is on Saturday, 28 February. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will go to the Makirikiri Marae. You can enter by putting your name on the list is in the foyer.

I’ve been given a certificate for a round of golf for 4 people at Cape Kidnappers. It has been decided to raffle this prize; tickets are available from Stephen Paewai, Tim Bell or Patrick Harold. (Notebook on the bar on competition days) The raffle will be drawn during the prize giving for the Marae Tournament. Regards Stephen.

Carts: We have already had two disappointing incidents this year. Our new carts are there to use and be respected. Last Sunday (unknown driver) obviously drove up to another cart on number 14 tee and tried to push it, leaving black tyre marks and holes in the lime track. Just dumb! Appreciate we have visitors and members using our carts, but any such behaviour will be dealt to by the Management Committee. "Use them, don't abuse them"

Greenstaff; With Kierane being a fully qualified Green Keeper, the committee and he decided it was a good time to start another Apprentice. The role was advertised before Christmas, and so it is good to welcome Liam Making to our Club. Great to have you on board, and all the best for the next few years, gaining a qualification.

Kierane Given the amount of water we now have available, our greens are being well watered. Being softer than normal, please be aware of pitch marks on the Greens. They may not always be yours, but please make a habit of repairing any you see. Thanks

That wraps up this week. Have a good weekend, and hopefully the weather is not as bad as predicted.

Good Golfing,��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 6 February 2026?

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:42:47 GMT

Friday 6th February; Card draw 11.30 am, Maori versus the rest shield. Bring your " A" game, combined stableford for each team

Saturday 7th February; Club day. Card draw at 11.30 am. House duty, Stephen. Summer Cup matches to be played if possible, please.

I’ve been given a certificate for a round of golf for 4 people at Cape Kidnappers. It has been decided to raffle this prize; tickets are available from Stephen Paewai, Tim Bell or Patrick Harold. The raffle will be drawn during the prize giving for the Marae Tournament. Regards Stephen.

The course is in great condition at present, so get out and have a game if you can.

Have a great long weekend. ��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 29 January 2026?

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:33:01 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday, January 31st; Card draw 11.30 am Duty Zane, House Scott. Summer Cup matches as advised last week to be continued .

Friday, February 6th (Waitangi Day) 11.30 am tee off; Maori v the rest match. Always a great day with plenty of before and after banter.

Golf HB Pennants 2026. Dannevirke has 4 teams playing in this competition, in the Championship 1 & 3 grades, plus Handicap 2 & 3 grades. These are teams of 6 playing match play all over the Golf HB Region, commencing Sunday 22nd February. Any new members interested in being part of a team, please advise Zane on Saturday.

NZ Ambrose Golf Cup, round 12 qualifier at Saint Andrews Golf Club, Hamilton. Congratulations to "Young Boys" Te Wai, Graiden, Rani, and Eru Hauiti of their 1st place last weekend. 68 Gross 57.5 nett. Off to the finals

Twilight Golf; Don't forget Twilight Golf is played every Thursday, 4.30 to 5.30 pm tee off during daylight savings months. Great opportunity to try out the game, introduce family and friends to golf, or hone a few new skills over 9 holes.

The weather gods have been much kinder to us, than in some areas of the country. With approximately 112 mils of rain this month, the course has gone from a dry, plenty of run summer track to a lush green autumn track in a couple of weeks. Plenty of visitors keeping Pat busy, so come on out and enjoy our great course. See you soon.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 23 January 2026?

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:50:49 GMT

Saturday 24th January; Summer Cup Round 1 Matchplay. Duty Match Committee House Baz Mott

Summer Cup Draw; Byes, Johnny Edwards, Bryan Burt, Amrit Prasad, Tama Petera.

G Freeman v D Treacy Jnr, S Hikawai v Marg Treacy, Z Gregory v T Neilson, B Williams v T Peeti, V Hales v R Henricksen, J Bassett v B Mott, C Peck v S Beale, R Martin v T Albert, P Drummond v T Crawford, T Bell v N Evans, D Maken v M Filer, Billy Te Ture v M Matthews.

Barrie Illsley Building sponsored 54 Hole Matchplay Tournament; A great weekend was had by all. Starting Friday with the Qualifying round, Pat Harold took out the Gross prize, with Mark Illsley the nett. The five par 3 approaches plus a wild card (me) went 100 metres down the 18th for a chip out for $1000. Congratulation Pat for your win here. Division winners Group 1, Tama Petera beat Micheal Seatter, Group 2 Caleb Jensen (Cape Turnagain) beat Tewai Hauiti, Group 3 Mike Matthews beat Barry Illsley, Group 4 Eru Hauiti beat Ben Neilson, and group 5 Hamish Illsley beat Basil Prestege (visitor). Ladies, Margaret Treacy beat Margaret Stephenson. Our thanks once again for the sponsorship for this event put forward by Barry Illsley Buiilding. Great work by Peter Gregory and his committee, ladies for the catering, local sponsors, and all the members who participated. Bring on 2027.

Summer Cup draw is out and matches are ready to go. Not sure what the weather is going to do Saturday, but if you can, please get these matches played. Have a great weekend.!

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 16 January 2026?

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:26:44 GMT

Friday 16th - Sunday 18th; Barry Illsley Building sponsored 54-hole Matchplay Tournament. This year we have 5 mens groups of 8, and one ladies' group of 4. The event has right of way during the weekend., but there is still ample room for members (limited carts). Friday is qualifying, commencing on the number 1 tee at 9.30 with the final tee time being 10.40 am. Saturday will have one round of Matchplay starting mid-morning, and Sunday there will be two rounds of Matchplay with an earlier start.

Qualifying Round Friday draw; all off Number 1 tee (Cards will be printed and available at the tee)

9.30am T Neilson, B Neilson, B Burt, D Speedy

9.37am E Heale, M Stephenson, M Treacy, R Arnold

9.44am C Lochead, P Harold, K Bassett, T Bell

9.51am Z Gregory, J Arrandale, R Turner, Tewai Hauiti

9.58am H Illsley, B Illsley, G Illsley, J Ewens

10.05am S Bartlett, B Prestige, T Blanford, P Wolland

10.12am R Watts, S Prenter, G McClelland, W K Newland

10.19am S Hikiwai, M Arnold, M Mathews, V Hales

10.26am S Beale, B Mott, C Jensen, Eru Hauiti

10.33am G Hauiti, T Petera, M Seatter, D Lochead

10.40am P Gregory, S Heale, M Gordon, B Warren

Saturday Club Day. Members are welcome to play Club day as per normal, either following the matches off number one, or starting on number 10. Card draw 11.20 am Tee Off 11.30 am.

2026 Competitions, Our programme is currently in draft form, and following minor adjustments will be off to the printer. For member planning purposes, please note the following dates. Pennant Competition, Sunday, 22nd February, Sunday 1st March, Sunday 15th March, Sunday 29th March, Sunday 19th April, will have finals on Sunday 3rd May. Coronation Cup, Zone play Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April, Finals 23rd & 24th May. Greenwood Cup, Rounds 1-3 at Dannevirke, October 3 & 4th, Rounds 4-7 Maraenui 31st October & 1st November. Open Championship Qualifying, Sat 21st February and Sat 14th March .

Update # 13 Lands End. Red Pegs have been placed along the stump line, indicating a Hazard. Players may find their ball and play out (No Penalty) or if the ball cannot be found, play another ball from point of entry with a one-shot penalty . President Peter advises there is a large quantity of pine cones through the harvested area. Members are welcome to go down and bag them up for their own use. Vehicle entry across the course, and under the bridge by number 14, please. Beware of golfers and golf balls; entry at your own risk.

Wishing all involved in the Tournament this weekend the best of luck. For anyone traveling and playing elsewhere, all the best. Have a great long weekend.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 9 January 2026?

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:24:07 GMT

Wishing all members and followers of What's On a Happy New Year. A couple of events over the next two weekends.

Saturday 10th January; Summer Cup Qualifying, Card draw at 11.20 am Tee off 11.30. Top 32 qualifiers go through to the Match play rounds.

Friday 16th - Sunday 18th; Barry Illsley Building sponsored Mens & Ladies 72 Hole Match play Open Tournament. Entry forms are available on our Facebook page, and were attached to a previous What's On. Entries close Monday, 12th January, via email to pgregory1058@gmail.com

House Committee; Tony asks that the House Committee meet Saturday 10th January at 5pm in the Clubhouse please.

Brief tonight, as we commence another year's golf on the wonderful Dannevirke Golf Course.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 18 December 2025?

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:55:02 GMT

Saturday 20th December; Club Day card draw 11.15 am, tee off 11.30 am.

Saturday 27th December / Saturday 3rd January. I am sure someone from the match committee will be around to arrange a draw, etc, for 11.30 am tee off. If not, please sort yourselves and have a game. The match committee deserves a break.

Christmas Cheer; Great day had by all. An amazing turnout of around 100 players, with just over 20 of them having 40 stableford points or more. Seniors Syd Hikiwai 39; Zane Gregory, 39; John Garnett, 34; Michael Seatter, 34. Intermediate Ben Neilson 43, Jacob Stephenson 43, Rhea Hazners 43, Peter Greatbatch 42, Raymond Martin 42, Brendon White 41, Angela Farrell 41. Junior Denzil Treacy (Snr) 46, Grayson Feieraband 44, Hamish Greatbatch 43, Paris Deeley 42, Rani Hauiti 42, Gillian Dailey 42.

Again, we must thank our major sponsor, Suresh and the crew at Shires Fruit & Vege Market, Dannevirke 4 Square, plus the haggle hole sponsors, Dannevirke Vet Services, Dannevirke Suzuki, and myself. Thanks especially to Marcus and Glenn, who have run the haggle hole now for 8 years, bringing you ham buns, Baileys, Whiskey Gin and beers. They managed to withdraw $880 from your pockets to purchase a new BBQ for the Golf Club. Loved the triangle guys, who says it has to be a circle on the green?

That wraps up What's On for another year. Thanks to Captains Zane & Peter for all they have done for their first year in their role, and to members who have contributed articles for inclusion in this weekly newsletter. I'm taking a break now until mid-January. On behalf of President Peter, the Management Committee and all committee members, may I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hopefully Santa will bring you all a new handicap, subject to which way you want it to go!

Good Golfing, ��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 12 December 2025?

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:46:15 GMT

Saturday 13th December; Shires Fruit & Vege market sponsored Christmas Cheer. 12 noon Shotgun Start. A draw will be posted on our Facebook page on Friday. As we already have 120 in the field and tees allocated, no further entries will be accepted. Please present early at the office to pay your entry fee of $30 and be at your starting tee ready to go at 12 noon.

House Committee; Duty Tony Neilson Bar roster 4 pm Tony, Baz and Scott, 4.45 pm Gillian, Angela and Norm, 5.30 pm Tony and Drum, 6.15 pm Stephen and Depak

We’re expecting a full field on Saturday, and committee members will be playing and would like to enjoy the evening with their fellow members so we would like your assistance, please. Ask if you can help, for example, if you are heading downstairs,s take a box of empties and put in the recycling, ask if the chiller needs restocking, pick up empty bottles.

These little things would be really appreciated, and we can all enjoy the occasion. With large numbers, we quickly run out of $2 coins, so if you have a pocket full of coins, go to the bar and exchange them for notes.

Ma pango ma whero ka oti ai te mahi – many hands make light work! Thanks, Stephen.

Annual General Meeting; Last Monday saw a muster of around 40 members attend our AGM. A sign of the times, perhaps, but members don't appear to see the significance of this once-a-year meeting. Decisions are made that carry the Club forward and report on the previous year. The committee nominations all went through, and Bernie Williams has been nominated as a Vice President, following Vaughan Hales' resignation earlier in the year. An increase in Subscriptions was approved, and I will report next week for those paying monthly, fortnightly, and weekly, what changes need to be made to keep you up to date.

Carts: The last two of our replacement carts arrived on course today. That gives us a fleet now of 8 new and one older cart. These carts are part of our business growth strategy, as a great deal of visiting green fee players request carts at the same time as they book to play, especially group bookings. This forms part of the package we can offer travelling players. Secondly, for various reasons, younger members who have joined clubs since Covid prefer to play in carts. Greenfees & carts this year brought 87k into our club, compared to 62k the previous year. Having Patrick (Harold Golf) on course potentially captures more green fees and cart hire.

Cart for Sale; We have one of our original carts for Sale at $500. Batteries may need replacing. Call Captain Zane or ask Patrick for an inspection when he is on course.

Next week's What's On will be the last for the year.

Looking forward to Christmas Cheer!

Good Golfing'��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 4 December 2025?

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:51:15 GMT

Saturday 6th December; Club day 11.30 am. Card draw at 11.15 am, Match committee on duty, House committee, anyone available?, as your roster expired on 29th November.

Monday 8th December; Annual General Meeting; 7.30 pm at the Clubhouse. The booklet was emailed to you all by Bailey last Monday evening.

Saturday 13th December; Shires Fruit & Vege Market sponsored Christmas Cheer Tournament. Our biggest event of the year. If you haven't done so already, please enter your fours on the Entry sheet in the foyer, so a draw can be produced and sent out next Thursday night. Sorry folks, all of our carts have been booked, so no more carts are available.

Result : Interclub with Feilding Golf Club last Saturday. For the 7th year in a row, Feilding were the winners on the day. Thank you to the 19 players from Dannevirke who participated. Congratulations to Jacob Stephenson, 75 off the stick and 45 stablefords. Even Jacobs score couldn't lift our average!

The rain over the past two days has possibly taken the sting out of the ground, so we may miss the run for a couple of days. Never mind it will be back. Have a great weekend, and see you all on Monday at the AGM.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 28 November 2025?

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:18:51 GMT

Saturday 29th November; Feilding interclub at Feilding. 11.30 am tee off. Tony Peeti & Eru Hauiti are both taking vans, so there may be rides available. Contact these gentlemen directly, please. Tony's van leaves the golf club at 9.50 am.

Saturday 29th November; Club day, 11.30 am card draw. Duty Richie House Basil

Sunday 30th November; Pongaroa are hosting their Prize Giving and Christmas Cheer Tournament. I believe it is a 12 noon start for anyone interested in attending

Saturday 13th December : Shires Fruit & Vege Market sponsored Christmas Cheer. 12 noon shotgun start, entry sheet in the foyer at the Clubhouse. All carts are booked. Once again, our haggle hole (no. 14) will be manned by the formidable team of Glen McClelland & Marcus Ransom. This team of two has given up their time for the past 7 or 8 years to man the haggle hole and donate their proceeds to worthy causes around our community or club. Thanks also to the ham sponsors for the haggle hole. Originally, Vet Services and PGG Wrightson. Vet Services have continued, and I took over the PGG Wrightson sponsorship some years ago.

Maybe a bit damp tomorrow, but the forecast for the weekend is good. We are bearing down on 100 years of inter-club fixtures with Feilding (next couple of years I believe). Maybe we can turn the clock back 100 years and go to Feilding by train or horseback and stay for a week!, Watch this space.

Happy 40th for yesterday Captain Zane.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 21 November 2025?

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:27:33 GMT

Saturday 22nd November; Drummond Cup, 3 Clubs plus a putter. Competition is Nett. 11.30 am Card Draw. Duty Zane & Co. House Stephen Paewai

Saturday 29th November; Inter Club with Feilding at Feilding. More information next week regards transport and start times.

Monday 8th December; Annual General Meeting. Clubhouse at 7.30 pm

Saturday 13th December; Shires Fruit & Vege Market, sponsored Christmas Cheer. 12 noon Shotgun start. Entry sheet in the foyer at the clubhouse. Please put all names in, not just someone's four, so a partial draw can be done before the day.

Tree Felling: Work has begun on felling the Pines on the right-hand side of number 13 (Lands End). Two messages we have for members playing the course. One, if the red tape is across by the ladies' number 13 tee, please putt out on number 12, then cross the Railway line, and walk down to the 14th tee (yes, past the 17th tee and behind the 16th green) and proceed from there. If you are in a competition record a score that equates to 2 stableford points on the par 5. Two, when felling is not in progress, but trimming and removing logs is, the fairway will be open, but there will be an electric type fence running the length of the hole. We request members do not cross this line if chainsaws or diggers are in use. It will be deemed GUR so play another ball from the point of entry, but please do not go and retrieve your ball and put yourself in danger of injury by chainsaw or machinery.

Greenwood 2025; Report from Captain Craig Nash, Our Greenwood cup team fell agonisingly close to history late on Sunday afternoon. Playing Hastings on their home course in the final round to decide the Cup winner, we went down 8/2.

Dannevirke’s last title was in 1964 and since then, this was as close as we have got to taking it out. We started the weekend in fourth place and performed outstandingly well to defeat Maraenui, Hawkes Bay and reigning two year champions Onga Onga leaving us an opportunity in the deciding match. Credit goes to Hastings who were solid at home and took out many close matches down the stretch.

I’m very proud of the effort put in by our team of Pat Harold, Brad Truesdale, Rhys Harold, Angus Findlay, Willie Harold, Chris Mason, Clay Lochead, Syd Hikawai, Brad Dippie, Thomas Kuggeleijn, Lance Hambrook and myself. Our men proudly wearing the Dannevirke Golf Club crest prepared themselves to be in the best physical and mental condition they could giving 120% on the course which is all and more than we asked for. We take this result, we grow stronger and will be back next year.

We love the game we play and the opportunity to represent Dannevirke. On behalf of our team, we want to show our appreciation to our management team of Pete Gregory and Bryan Burt, the club members who followed and caddied over the two weekends and our overall gratitude to the committee and members of the Dannevirke Golf Club who support us to compete in this historic competition - thank you all. Craig Nash

Constitution; ( Draft) Legislation changes in 2022, meant all sports and social Clubs had to update their Constitutions by April 2026. Golf NZ provided a template and Secretary Bailey and President Peter have gone through it page by page adding and deleting. A copy (22 pages) is attached to tonight's What's On. If you have an interest in this please go through it and if you have any matters of concern, please contact Bailey via email at dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz. The Constitution will be an Agenda item at the AGM. We can possibly adopt it as is at the AGM, or make changes as minuted at the meeting and hold a Special General Meeting before 30th April 2026 to adopt it. Adoption at the AGM would be the simple option, but not the only one.

Plenty of reading tonight if you want to peruse the Draft Constitution. Saturdays Drummond Cup competition is always popular, as it proves most of us carry far too many Clubs. Three clubs and a putter and the netts will be amazing. Thanks Gemma & Zane for producing What's On for the past two weeks in my absence.

Have a great weekend��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 14 November 2025?

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:25:28 GMT

Saturday 15th club day

House Baz & Scott, Duty Zane

Sat/Sun 15th & 16th

Final round Green Wood cup, Hastings Golf Club,

Dannevirke plays Maraenui and OngaOnga Saturday, Teeing off 8.15 am, Sunday Hawkes Bay & Hastings, teeing off from 8 am. Any members wishing to support the team over the weekend are welcome. We wish them all the very best ��

Twilight golf

Another Great turnout this evening with 39 in the field. Please ensure all cards are filled out correctly and signed to help evening results run smoothly

Saturday 22nd November

Drummond cup, 3 clubs + Putter nett round

Saturday 29th November

Fielding interclub, sheet in the foyer for those wishing to attend.

Another short and sweet what's on tonight, as our Club Scribe is away. Good luck to our Greenwood team this weekend

Zane CC��

What's On 7 November 2025?

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:04:51 GMT

Saturday 8th November -Club closing day

All of the years' championships/trophies will be presented to our winners

All of our members are welcome, and we request that all of our Club Championship / Club trophy winners for the year please be present ��

Bar -Johnny, Duty Zane, and helpers

Saturday 29th November -Fielding Interclub

The sheet is hanging up in the foyer for members wishing to attend.

Twilight Golf

We had our 1st official evening of twilight tonight with a great Attendance

Please note, tee off is from 4 pm to 5.30 pm. Twilight golf is made possible by our great match committee; they cannot stay late waiting for results after this tee time.

Saturday 13th December Christmas Cheers

The sheet will be up in the foyer from Saturday for teams. A big thank you goes out to Shires Fruit and Vege for sponsoring this end-of-year celebration. Once again

Short and sweet tonight, Saturday looking like the pick of the bunch to have a round

weather-wise, come celebrate our years winners ��️⛳

Zane CC

What's On 23 October 2025?

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:50:32 GMT

Saturday 25th October; Club day draw 11.15 am, Tee off 11.30 am. Duty, Richie, House, Angela.

2026 Barry Illsley Sponsored 72 Hole Matchplay Open Tournament. Preliminary work is underway for this tournament. Dates yet to be confirmed, but it looks like the Wellington Anniversary Weekend in January, starting on Friday, and concluding on Sunday.

Presidents Cup Final: t o be contested between Timmy Bell and Denzil Treacy Junior.

Sattrup & Brannigan, 2025 winners Mark Rosocaker & Chappy Maniapoto. Congratulations guys.

Ladies Shoot Out; Completed today with Margaret Treacy winning from Margaret Stephenson. Another great day from all accounts.

On Course Tee Signs: A big shout-out to our tee sponsors for their continued support of our Club. With business changes, we have 5 tee signs available for advertising your business. If any member wishes to take up one of these signs, please contact our Secretary Bailey Harold at dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz.

Annual General Meeting; Monday 8th December. Another call please, for members to consider putting themselves forward for nomination to the various committees. Our thanks to Bailey for her work to date on the new constitution. Every Club in NZ has to update their Constitution before the end of April 2026, so we can continue to apply for Charity funding etc. Golf NZ produced a template, and we are just adding the final touches for our Club. This will need to be adopted at the AGM.

At this point, we have not had any major damage on our course with the wind, but today is going to be another windy one. Fingers crossed, we get through unscathed, and the wind settles for a fine weekend with ample opportunity to play some golf. Best wishes to all who are traveling this weekend for tournaments or other golfing adventures. Travel safely and play well.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 16 October 2025?

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:05:09 GMT

Saturday 18th October; Club day. Card draw at 11.15am tee off 11.30am Duty House Tony

Saturday 8th November; Closing day and Trophy presentations. Captain Zane, sternly requests all competitions to be completed by then so trophies can be presented. Plenty of daylight now, so please make an effort.

Saturday 29th November; (Date Change) Fielding Interclub @ Feilding.

Ladies Club Championships; The ladies concluded their Champions on Saturday after being rained, hailed and thundered on the week before. Congratulations , too Margaret Stephenson, (Senior) Sue Burlace (Intermediate) and Kerrie Gundersen (Junior). Runners up being , Angela Farrell, Margaret Treacy and Rainier Arnold.

Greenwood Cup Rounds 1-3; Conditions at Waipukurau Golf Club were very pleasant for two rounds of golf Saturday and one Sunday. The rough at Waipukurau has for years has been dense clover and still is, which can be deceiving, as the ball looks ok, but the clover can be difficult to hit from. Saturday morning the team played Karamu having a 7 to 3 win, followed in the afternoon with an 8.5 to 1.5 win against Central Hawkes Bay. Sunday morning we came up against the first of the city Clubs Napier, and were defeated 7 to 3. Two matches concluded with draws on the 18th, and 3 finished on the 17th, so it wasn't all bad. The current standings are Hastings first on 6 points with 27.5 games, Onga Onga second also on 6 points and 23 games, Napier third with 4 points and 20 games, with Dannevirke fourth on 4 points and 18.5 games. Looking forward to the final four rounds at Hastings Golf Club on November 15th & 16th .

Annual General Meeting; Monday 8th December at 7.30pm. A reminder to Committee chairman and others to have your reports to Gail by next weekend (Labour Weekend) for the Annual Report.

With daylight saving now in progress, encourage any friends or relatives that are keen to maybe consider a Summer Subscription. (Runs the duration of daylight saving) For membership forms see Patrick at Harold Golf Shop, or email Bailey at dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz . If your game is off colour at present, again see Patrick for a lesson.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 10 October 2025?

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:21:10 GMT

Saturday 11th October; 11am Ladies resume their finals matches. Senior & Intermediate finals (4 players)

11.30 am Mens Club day. Card draw at 11.30 am, Duty Tony Peeti, House Rhea

Saturday 11th October; Greenwood Cup round 1-3 at Waipukurau.

8.15am No 1 Tee Dannevirke v Karamu

1.00pm No 1 Tee Dannevirke v CHB

Sunday 12th October; 8.00 am No 13 Tee Dannevirke v Napier

Golf Hawkes Bay Greenwood Cup competition has rolled around for another year. With a squad of 12 players available for rounds 1-3, we have selected three different teams for each match (attached). On behalf of all members, we wish the team the very best of success for the weekend. Hopefully, the weather plays ball, and you only have to battle your opponents, not the conditions as well. Good luck also to Margaret & Angela, Sue & Margaret, finishing off your Championship matches.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 2nd October 2025?

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:49:37 GMT

Friday 3rd October; Clubhouse lounge is being hired by Downers for the day. Golfers, please use the downstairs bar on Friday afternoon.

Saturday 4th October; Ladies Championship Finals over 36 holes. The following ladies are playing their finals matches on Saturday. Senior Angela Farrell v Margaret Stephenson, Intermediate Sue Burlace v Margaret Treacy, Junior Kerrie Gundersen v Rainier Arnold. Good luck one and all.

Saturday 4th October; Men's Club day. Card draw at 11.30 am. Duty Joe Clarke, House Basil Mott. Some groups may be sent off before 11.30 am to give the ladies a clear run. If a ladies' pair is catching up please let them through.

Twilight; Due to commence Thursday, 30th October. Any members wishing to assist with running twilight, please contact Zane Gregory on 027 2994394 or zanegregory1985@gmail.com. The current format has been the same for many years, so any ideas on a refresh would also be appreciated.

Competition / Bar ; Again, just a reminder, if you can bring smaller change to the course please do so. Too many $50 notes are coming in for the competition and over the bar, which creates a hassle giving change.

Friday 10th October; Pongaroa 18 Hole firms day. 10 am cuppa, 11 am tee off. $30 entry includes a light meal after prize giving.

Saturday 11th / Sunday 12th October. Round 1 - 3 of the 2025 Greenwood Cup at Waipukurau. The game draw being Saturday morning versus Karamu, Saturday afternoon versus Central HB, and Sunday versus Napier. The team, playing order will be in next week's What's On.

Again, best wishes to the ladies in their finals. To the lady spectators, please keep up with the playing groups, as there may well be men's fours following who want to use the fairway.

Good Golfing,��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 26 September 2025?

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:39:33 GMT

Saturday 27th September; Club day draw at 11.30am. Duty Joe Clarke, House Stephen Paewai

Saturday 27th September; CHB 27 Hole Stroke play Tournament.

Sunday 28th September; Beginning of daylight saving. Move your clock forward one hour, or be late for golf!

Saturday 4th October; Ladies Club Championship finals. Playing 36 holes and commencing at 8.30 am. (Finalists to be named in next week's What's On )

Wednesday 22nd October; Ladies Dannevirke Pharmacy Shoot Out. This commences with 19 ladies teeing off on number one. Number 10 tee remains open or number 5, but the ladies' field has full right of way.

Sunday 2nd November; SHB 27 Hole Mixed Foursomes (Cancelled). The decision has been made that this event may well have run its course, with only a handful of pairs playing. We are all aware of the history and how, in the 1970s, you had to get your name up early to get into the field. Unfortunately, we no longer live in the 1970s. We may be able to revive this or a similar event in the future, so we look for ideas going forward. We need people who will walk the walk, not just talk the talk on this one. Starting a fresh, will require a major commitment, so don't expect someone! else to do it, get involved.

Battle of the Saddle Shield; Battle Report – Dannevirke vs. Manawatu

Last Sunday, ten of Dannevirke’s finest stormed into Palmerston North to take on Manawatu’s best at their home course. Flying the Dannevirke flag were Pat Harold, Brad Truesdale, William Harold, Angus Findlay, Chris Mason, Rhys Harold, Clay Lochead, Brad Dippie, Lance Hambrook, and John Garnett.

The format was singles and four-ball, with 15 points on the line. The conditions? Slippery greens and the usual “welcome to Palmy” howling wind — not exactly golfer-friendly, but no one ever said this was supposed to be easy.

Before the first tee-off, team manager/event organiser/social media coordinator (and part-time motivational speaker) Craig Nash fired up the troops with a rousing speech that was part Braveheart, part Tony Robbins. With spirits high, the boys headed out.

The matches were tight all day, momentum swinging like a dodgy driver off the first tee. But when the dust settled, Dannevirke held its nerve, claiming a hard-fought 8.5 to 6.5 victory.

Not only did we take down Manawatu on their home track, but we also levelled the all-time series at three wins apiece. Safe to say, the beers tasted even better afterwards.

Next year we’ll host them at Dannevirke, where we’ll aim to tip the scales firmly in our favour. In the meantime, the focus turns to the Greenwood Cup in Waipukurau in a couple of weeks, where hopefully we can continue this form! Regards Brad Dippie. (Selector, Chat GPT reporter)

Eagles Golfing Society of HB Inc; I have 20 tickets left to sell for the Halberg Foundation raffle, with first prize being a round of golf for four persons at Cape Kidnappers. I will have these at the club Friday and possibly Saturday, subject to sales. Tickets $5 each.

Annual General Meeting; Monday 8th December. A reminder from Gail for those who submit reports for the Annual Report: please start your preparation and have it to Gail before the end of October. Committees. These include Match, House, Greens, Management, Ladies. This is your Club, and we are looking for some of our younger members to put their hand up for committee duties. It is not by any means onerous, but it is time for a changing of the guard. I am absolutely sure we oldies will gladly let you take our place at the committee tables . Please think about this and put your hand up.

That wraps it for tonight, folks. Hopefully, the wind abates so we can enjoy a game of golf over the weekend.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 18 September 2025?

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:21:17 GMT

Saturday 20th September; Club day with card draw at 11.30 am, Duty Bernie and House Majken,

Sunday 21st September; Battle of the Saddle. Our 2025 Greenwood Cup squad members are playing Manawatu Golf Club. Tee of at Manawatu Golf Club 10 am. Dannevirke currently holds the trophy and want to bring it home again on Sunday.

Friday 10th October; Pongaroa Golf Club, Stockies v Cockies Golf Tournament. 11am Cup of tea, 11.30am Tee off, $30 Entry includes twos and a light evening meal. Competition Stableford.

Results: 17 pairs braved unpleasant conditions last Saturday, competing in the Kitt, Kerr, Hape, Simpson Foursomes. The winners are Kitt, Amrit Prasad & Norm Evans, Kerr, Joe Clarke and Harley Hauiti, Hape, Jarrod & Jacob Stephenson, and Hape Trent Conway & Andrew Galloway. Congratulations all.

Hopefully, the wind dies down so we only have to battle the course, not the elements, this weekend.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 11 August 2025?

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:53:23 GMT

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?

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:14:08 GMT

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?

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:46:16 GMT

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

What's On 21st August 2025?

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:08:58 GMT

Good Evening, folks,

Saturday 23rd August; Card draw 11.30 am, Duty Mike, House Tony. Catch up day for matches, please.

Saturday 23rd August; Request members please use the downstairs bar, as the upstairs lounge is hosting a private evening function

Friday, 29th August; Master Builders have hired the course for an 18-hole Ambrose Tournament.

Saturday 30th August; Takapau 18-hole Strokeplay Rosebowl Tournament. This may be their last Tournament! 11 am Tee off. Let's get a great group together and go support them. There is a list in the foyer at our Club that Captain Zane wants to send them no later than Tuesday, 26th August. Please put your name up if you intend going. Could be a large field!

Monday, 8th September; Coring will commence Monday morning. The course will close until Kierane notifies that it is open. I will advise by a brief email when we have clearance to play again. Weather-dependent.

Saturday 13th September; Kitt, Kerr Hape Simpson 4somes. This is a pairs alternate shot event, with the first cup Kitt going to the pair with the best nett score, with Kerr, Hape Simpson going to 2nd 3rd and 4th. Srat thinking and asking players to make up pairs.

Here's hoping we have a good weekend to get out and play some golf.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

Whats On 14 August 2025

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:20:39 GMT

Saturday, August 16th; Lui Paewai Trophy (not played last week because of course closure). Duty Match Chalky, House Rhea. As always, Matches please! keep them rolling.

Saturday, August 30th; Takapau 18-hole Strokeplay Rosebowl Tournament. As the flyer from Takapau states, it may be their last Tournament! 11 am Tee off Lets get a great group together and go support them. There is a list in the foyer at our Club that Captain Zane wants to send them no later than Tuesday, 26th August. Please put your name up if you intend to go. Could be a large field!

A thought? Saturday 27th September; CHB (Waipukurau) Open 27 Holes Sponsors Mills Honda. An opportunity for our Greenwood players to play the course prior to round 1-3 at Waipukurau on 11th & 12th October?

No rain forecast for Saturday, so looking good to get back on the course and contest the Lui Paewai Trophy. (mixed, best stableford on the day)

Good Golfing,��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 8 August 2025?

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:04:32 GMT

Saturday 9th August; Lui Paewai Trophy. (best stableford score across the field, men's & ladies) Duty Pete Gregory, House?

Another call to members still involved in Wiffin Cup, Sattrup & Brannigan, and Presidents Cup. Please get your matches played, so the next round can take place.

SHB 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament; Congratulations to Brad Truesdale, the winner of the 2025 event. After a one-hour frost delay, the field got going at 9 am, making it a long day, with the last two groups of Seniors and Intermediates coming in around 5.30 pm. The daily winner of the Rosebowl competition was Pongaroa, who take a large lead into the final Tournament at Takapau.

A gentle reminder here, please. It is the responsibility of the senior-most player in the group to keep his group of players no more than half a fairway behind the group in front of you. Gaps in the field of one or two fairways are unacceptable.

On a lighter note, Captain Zane would like to thank everyone who entered the tournament. Closing entries on Wednesday helped in that a starting draw could be done and put on Facebook before the day. Imagine the chaos if 92 players had arrived on Saturday and trying to do a draw. Thank you also to the members who brought plates for the evening's shared meal. The array of dishes and quantity meant nobody should have left there hungry. Thank you, ladies, for assisting Gemma, serving the meal, and cleaning up afterwards. Great effort, folks. Thanks to the members of the match committee for assisting Zane & Pete to get the results out, and thanks, Pat (Harold Golf) for entering the entries into the computer and sorting the cards into fours, for Saturday morning.

As always, key stakeholders in the event will be asked for their input into a review of this years event, so we can take lessons learnt into next years tournament.

Friday 29th August; Course Closed. Hosting the annual Master Builders Association 18-hole Ambrose Tournament. This involves a large field of those involved in the building industry from Manawatu, Hawkes Bay, and Tararua districts.

Greens Staff: A clarification from our greens staff. On the rare occasion the sign goes up prohibiting the use of carts (wet weather), the term carts includes club and private carts, as well as three and two-wheel motorbikes. Thank you.

That concludes this week's summary of events. Hopefully the weather plays ball on Saturday and we get a reasonable field for the Lui Paewai.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 1 August 2025?

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:53:15 GMT

��️Saturday 2nd August; (The tow and collect, Clay Lochead Electrical sponsored) Southern Hawkes Bay 27 Hole Stroke Play Tournament. (Ruahine Rosebowl) 8 am Tee of over several tees. (Draw attached) Also available on the Dannevirke Golf Club Facebook page shortly.

With a field of 92, the course is closed for the Tournament.

A few members put up groups for this event, but we could not accommodate these, as we have the field in four groups. Each group needs to play the same 27 holes and as such, Senior & Intermediate players will play the second nine in the afternoon, while ladies and Juniors will play the first nine. Hopefully, this clarifies this for you all

��️ House Committee On Saturday is our annual strokeplay tournament. Stephen is on duty, and as it will be bus,y I’d appreciate some assistance, please. Specifically offer to take the empties to the recycling bins, offer to fill the dumb waiter to restock the chiller. It would be a great help if everyone returned their empty bottles to the bar. A number of the House Committee members are playing on Saturday and have offered to help serve behind the bar. Thanks for your cooperation. Regards Stephen.

��️ Battle Of the Saddle; The annual Battle of the Saddle is set for Sunday, 21st September at the Manawatu Golf Club. This is a great tryout for our Greenwood players, three weeks before the 2025 Greenwood Cup first weekend. Selectors are looking!

Let's hope the rain has stopped for now, so the staff can complete what they want to before Saturday's Tournament. Best of luck to all who are playing in this event.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 24 July 2025?

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:29:08 GMT

��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

What's On 17 July 2025?

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:30:17 GMT

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

What's On 10 July 2025?

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:10:56 GMT

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

What's On 4 July 2025?

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:17:27 GMT

Saturday 5th July; Card draw 11.30 am . Please continue with Wiffin Cup and Sattrup & Brannigan matches. Duty Mike Matthews and house Angela

Sunday 6th July; Porangahau 27-hole strokeplay tournament. Please contact the Porangahau club directly if you wish to play in this event.

Saturday 2nd August; SHB 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. We have an entry form for this tournament in the foyer. A draw will be done on Thursday, 31st July and put onto a

What's On Special Friday 1st August. We also ask that members please bring a plate for an evening shared meal. We receive great hospitality from our country clubs when we visit their tournaments, and this is our chance to reciprocate their hospitality.

While the weather may clear tomorrow, the course is going to be very wet after all the rain today. The greens committee and staff have the right to make a couple of calls in this situation. 1; Course closed, or 2; No Carts. This decision is not made lightly, but please understand the reasoning. Such decisions are applicable to all members.

Any notification of course closure/restrictions will come through this channel as well as the Club Facebook page.

Have a good weekend.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 26 June 2025?

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:23:47 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday, June 28th; Sattrup & Brannigan Round 2 4bbb. 11.30 am Card draw Duty Match Joe Clark, House Stephen Paewai.

By now, all first-round Sattrup & Brannigan matches should be completed. If not, and you are still to play round 1, please inform those waiting for round 2. Captains will cancel any unplayed matches if no communication is forthcoming.

Sunday, July 6th, Porongahau 27-hole Stroke Play tournament. Although not part of the Ruahine Rosebowl series, I am sure they will welcome players from Dannevirke. I would suggest contacting them sometime this week, as you may not get in the field if you just turn up next Sunday.

Carts: The Club has recently purchased two new carts for our fleet. The Management Committee now have two of the older carts available for Tender. Please email Bailey Harold at dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz before Wednesday, 16th July, with your tender price and the particular cart you are tendering for. The Management committee meet on Wednesday 16th and will notify the successful tender. If a cart is sold to a local member, storage and recharging facilities may be available in our cart shed, with an annual fee to cover costs. Insurance would be at the owner's expense.

As mentioned above, with two new carts coming on board, we are gradually replacing and increasing the number of carts on our course. Our originals were purchased approximately 25 years ago.. A reminder to Club members, please, these carts are an asset belonging to your Golf Club. They assist in bringing more green fee players to our course, as well as group bookings, plus use by local members. If you see any carts being driven dangerously on our course, please call out the said driver there and then if possible, alternatively notify Patrick in the Pro Shop. Like any machinery, they are there to be used, not abused.

With School holidays commencing tomorrow, there is an opportunity over the next two weeks to bring younger family members out to the course and give them a try at Golf. Remember Patrick is available for lessons, to encourage the next generation of golfers, as well as attempting to fix the bad habits of current golfers.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 16th June 2025?

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:48:14 GMT

Saturday June 14th; Wiffin Cup Round 2 matchplay. Duty, Match Bernie, House Basil

A subtle reminder from our captains, that some round 1 Wiffin Cup matches are still outstanding. Please get these completed as soon as possible. Please let the person waiting to play the winner know what is happening, so they are aware.

Sattrup & Brannigan; The draw is up in the club house. The weather was not that great last Saturday for first round matches, but again please keep in contact with your opponents, and get these games played before round 2 on June 28th.

Given we are now in winter conditions, please use metal tracks etc where possible, especially if you are in a cart or on a bike. Skid marks take forever to grow grass in the winter, and your fellow golfers won't be happy playing off the bare dirt.

Not a lot to report tonight, so I'll sign off.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 29 May 2025?

Thu, 29 May 2025 09:01:55 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday 31st May; Card draw 11.30am, duty Zane, House Majken.

Saturday 21st May / Sunday 1st June, Sisters Club tournament in Rarangi (Blenheim). A group of 23 players will represent Dannevirke at this years event.

Saturday 7th June; Sattrup & Brannigan Round 1 4BBB. An Entry sheet will be up in the foyer. This is a four ball best ball match play competition. Find yourself a partner and put you names in. Competition is handicap match play, just like playing for a beer on Saturday.

Coronation Cup Results; The competition was very strong last weekend with Pongaroa coming out on top, Results for our team were Pongaroa 7 Dannevirke 5, Karamu 6.5 Dannevirke 5.5, TePohue 6.5 Dannevirke 5.5, meaning we were right there until the end in each match. Congratulation to Amrit Prasad and Timmy Bell for 3 wins each, with Eru Hauiti 2.5 wins. Over the two weekends of zone play and finals, Amrit was unbeaten on 6 wins, as was Eru with 5.5 wins. A great effort from all, well done.

Greenwood Cup; With Pennants and Coronation Cup now completed, our next Hawkes Bay competition is Greenwood Cup in October / November. Always looking for members wishing to be considered for this team. The dates being October 11th & 12th ( 3 rounds at Waipukurau), November 15th & 16th (4 rounds at Hastings GC). Any member wanting further information on this competition can contact Captains Zane & Peter, Clay myself or Patrick in his shop. Greenwood is a team of 10, playing in a competition of 8 teams, with Championship match play (off the stick). A great competition to aspire too.

Green Keeper Comments; Two things for this week please. The staff have done some turf repairs by the bunker on number 6, and by the steps on number 13. The are marked GUR, so please don't play off or walk on these areas. There is a new sign on number 17, as regards the track, please observe and comply. Thanks .

Being a long weekend, we have members heading of in different directions for tournaments, in Rarangi, Taumaranui, and Onga Onga and others. Wishing you all the best of luck in your various competitions.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 22nd May 2025?

Thu, 22 May 2025 09:46:00 GMT

Evening all,

Championships; Mens Championships were concluded last weekend with the winners being Senior / Open Rhys Harold, Intermediate A Thomas Kuggeleijn, Intermediate B Jarrard Stephenson, Junior A Glen McClelland, Junior B Hamish Illsley. Congratulations guys. A new list of names for the honors board.

Saturday 24th May; For those at home, card draw at 11.30am, Duty Chalky and House Johnny If Wiffin Cup matches can be played, please do so

Saturday 24th / Sunday 25th; Coronation Cup finals, to be played at Hawkes By Golf Club. Clubs involved being, Dannevirke, Pongaroa, Karamu and Te Pohue.

Congratulations to our team, who have all been selected following their success at the Zone finals. In playing order, John Garnett, Amrit Prasad, Te Wai Hauiti, Zane Gregory, Tony Neilson, Timmy Bell, Eru Hauiti, J J Carberry, Gillies Te Ture, Denzil Treacy Jnr,, TeAwa Albert, Joe Clarke. Reserves, Bazil Mott, Raniara Hauiti, Norm Evans The draw for the weekend is Saturday playing Pongaroa, Saturday afternoon Karamu, Sunday morning Te Pohue. Support in the way of caddies, or simply observers will be appreciated.

Saturday 31st May; Kings Birthday weekend. Dannevirke South School is having a major reunion, and as such we have four groups of 4 playing nine holes at 9am. Please extend a warm welcome to our visitors.

Saturday 31st / Sunday 1st June; Sisters Club Inter Club being played at Rarangi (Blenheim) We have a team of 20 heading south for this annual event, which is being played for about the 53rd time?

Pine Trees; The Club has 6 plantations of pines which have been there for many years. The original intention being to plant these for harvest, and time has come for this process to begin. In the very near future, there will be felling carried out in three areas. Firstly some pines that need to come down at the back of number 11 green, by the railway, the plantation to the right of 13 (Lands End,) and a couple of pines to the left of number 13, which shade the green during winter. This work will have minimal effect on fairways, as the trees at the back of 11 will be trucked out via the farm, the lands end plantation will go out through the former Ministry of Works yard, the ones to the left of Lands end will go out along the river bank again to the MOW yard. The question of replanting, particularly the right of Lands End will be considered and proposals put to the December 2025 Annual General Meeting. All tree felling will be done early in the morning, and only trimming and log removal will carry on during the day. Please, If any area is fenced off, and No Entry signs are in place, then they are there for yours and the contractors safety. Such areas are not a recommendation, they are a rule, and any members seen entering these areas will be severely spoken too !

Another big weekend for Dannevirke mens golf. On behalf of our members, best wishes to our Coronation Cup team.

Good Golfing,��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 15 May 2025

Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:55 GMT

Saturday 17th May; Club Championship finals. Match duty Peter Gregory, House ? Club member draw 11.30am. Please remember, Championship matches have right of way. Please let them through if the catch your group up.

Draw 8.30am Junior B Stephen Paewai v Hamish Illsley

8.36am Junior A Glen McClelland v Denzil Treacy Snr

8.42am Senior Rhys Harold v William Harold

Intermediate, These matches are being played Sunday, owing to a family event Saturday. . Intermediate A Thomas Kuggeleijn V Jacob Stephenson, Intermediate B Jarrod Stephenson v Chris Peck.

Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th; Coronation Cup finals at Hawkes Bay Golf Club. Another great weekend of golf. Details of matches etc will be advised in next weeks What's On

Pennants Finals; Our Handicap 4 team of Tony Peeti, Amrit Presad, Shaun Edwards, Bazil Mott, Bernie Williams and Denzil Treacy Junior, were successful in the final against Onga Onga at Napier last Sunday. Congratulations to you all for a successful Pennant season. Interesting that Napier Golf Club won 5 of the 8 grades, with a clean sweep in the Championship grade..

Thank you to all involved in Club Championships this year. Great to see all grades have completed the necessary matches to have finalists ready to finals day. Best wishes to all involved on Saturday and Sunday .

Good Golfing,��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 9 May 2025?

Thu, 08 May 2025 19:26:55 GMT

Saturday 10th May; Wiffin Cup Round 1 Matchplay. Duty, Tony Peeti, House Tony Neilson

Wiffin Cup Draw; C Mason v N Butterfield, T Neilson v V Hales, A Maniapoto v D Makan, JJ Carberry v J Bassett, R Henricksen v W Gyde, D Walker v J Clarke, P Drummond v Z Gregory, N Evans v A Kaye, J Garnett v B Williams, T Petera v T Hauiti, T Bell v R Te Ture, E Hauiti v W Ridge, G Hauiti v D Stewart, M Arnoild v T Albert, D Treacy Jnr v C Peck, A Prasad v M Matthews

Sunday 11th May; GHB Pennant finals in Napier, Our Handicap Division 4 team, lead by TP is in the finals playing Onga Onga.

Greenwood Cup 2025; With the Pennant competition winding up for the year, it would be good to see the players wishing to play Greenwood this year, keeping playing golf over the next few months, and leading into the first round in October. We will get something going after the Championship finals on May 17th. Keen to get any thoughts from prospective players over the next couple of weeks. Captains Zane & Peter are keen to hear from you.

Thank you too all who have participated in this years Club Championships. The level of involvement is still at a good level, and although a few games get forfeited, our participation rate is still very good across the Club. The Match committee had some discussion last Monday around Championships. While summer and autumn golf has become very popular, it has jammed a lot of golf into the first four or five months of the year. This includes our Summer Cup, GHB Pennants, Coronation Cup, and three rounds of the Ruahine Rosebowl. and Championships. We will look to use more of May and possibly June for some of our competitions before winter really sets in. In regards to Golf Hawkes Bay, I can assure you, the programme is decided by the 17 club delegates. We sometimes go into battle for our Club, but at the end of the day, it is a democracy, and the majority rules when put to a vote. I don't see any appetite from Golf Hawkes Bay clubs to go back into winter golf for the likes of Pennants and Coronation Cup at this stage.

For all involved in Matches this weekend, good luck. To Tony Peeti and his team, good luck in the Pennats final.

Good Golfing, ��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 2 May 2025?

Thu, 01 May 2025 17:58:55 GMT

Saturday May 3rd; Club day, Club Championship Semi Finals. Card draw at 11.30am. House Duty Angela.

Sisters Club; There will be a meeting following golf on Saturday 3 May.

Sunday May 4th; Round 5 GHB Pennants. Championship 1 play Hawkes Bay at Napier, Champ 3 plays Hawkes Bay at Dannevirke, Handicap 2 plays Wairoa at Dannevirke, and Handicap 4 plays Ongo Onga at Maraenui. We still have teams who can make the finals, so good luck everyone;

Greens Staff; With winter fast approaching, and a bit of moisture around this past week, a reminder please for those using carts and bikes, to stay 5 meters away from the greens please. Do not take carts or bikes between bunkers and greens, and do not ride over tees.. Noticeable last weekend was the marks from carts going up the grass bank on number 9 and 17and skidding. Please use the metal tracks from now on. Kierane commented today that just doing their work was showing up tyre marks in the soft spots.

Congratulations to all who have made Semi finals in the Club Championships. Good luck this weekend, any issues with getting games played talk to your opponent first or Captains Zane or Peter. Best of luck to our Pennant teams.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 25 April 2025?

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:49:27 GMT

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

What's On 17 April 2025?

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:55:14 GMT

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

What's On 10 April 2025?

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:29:42 GMT

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

What's On 3rd April 2025?

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:17:19 GMT

Saturday club day - Duty Chalky and Richie /Majken bar , normal card draw , please keep club champ matches moving as round 2 is next weekend

Summer cup - finals were played last Saturday with Chris peck coming out on top over Stan Tuesday , well done Chris I believe this is his 8th time holding the trophy ��

Rose bowl - Cape Turnagain Sunday 13th cup of tea 7.30 am
Unfortunately clashes with Penants but if you are available please go out , it’s always a great day out there !

Pennants - next round 13th April . Just a quick mention on how we are doing .
Champ one and handicap 4 with only one loss have a great chance for finals, with handicap 2 with 2 losses still hanging in there , champ 3 although playing well have battled away with not the outcome in mind .
Great to see our teams In contention , watch this space !

Coronation cup - we will head to Porongahau tomorrow night for this years Coronation Cup , the team in playing order
John Garnett
Amrit Prasad
Tony Neilson
Teawa Albert
Tewai Hauiti
Jay jay Carberry
Zane Gregory
Denzil Treacy jnr
Eru Hauiti
Gillies teture
Timmy Bell
Joe Clarke
Reserves - baz Mott , Raniera Hauiti , Norm Evans

Well done on making the team and good luck guys , anyone wanting a lovely walk round the course watching for support or caddying will be greatly appreciated. Tee off Saturday with two rounds from 7.30am

Shop - Pat and his family are officially open with last Saturday being his official open day , His day was fulfilled with regripping , selling balls , bags and some delicious hot pies so may it continue , if anyone needs some equipment , advice some food or even some lessons please hit him or Bailey up and support the good thing they are starting

Lastly just wanna say thank you to all the volunteers and committee members for doing what they do , a lot of hands make light work ��

Weather looks good for the weekend but the Friday lads may get the odd bit of rain ��️

Good golfing��

Zane

What's On 28 March 2025?

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:54:22 GMT

A reminder that tomorrow Friday 28th at 5.30pm at the golf club there will be a farewell for Miranda and Vaughn and a welcome to Pat and Bailey. All members welcome to join us.

Whats on 29 March 2025? Summer Cup finals and club card draw at 11.30. Duty: Mike and Bernie. House: Johnny

Match Committee meeting please at 10am

April 4th and 5th Coronation Cup at Porongahau. Two rounds Saturday and one Sunday. The team has been picked and will be announced in due course. If you are able to caddie let Zane know. If you just want to provide moral support that would be great too. The team would appreciate that.

Club champs . Please remember to keep up with the club champ matches. It is your responsibility to make contact with the person you are playing. These first round matches must be played by April 11th. Second round starts April 12th. If matches are not up to date the match committee will step in and decide who goes into the next round. This decision will not be made lightly but will be final. So get those matches played please.

Message from the Green Keeper. Pitch marks on greens. Can everyone please remember to repair your own pitch marks and if you see any others repair those as this is becoming an issue .

That's all for now.

Good golfing��

Mike

What's On 21 March 2025?

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:17:45 GMT

Saturday March 22nd; Dannevirke High School Ambrose Golf Tournament. 11am tee off, teams of three persons, $25 per player, $20,000 (First) Hole in One on number 3, sponsored by the Dannevirke High School.

Sunday 23rd; Golf HB Pennants Round 3.

Golf Shop; Patrick and Bailey Harold are thrilled to announce the opening of Harold Golf Shop on March 29th (at the Golf Club) . We’ll be offering a wide selection of golf gear and apparel, along with cold beverages, hot food, and snack options. Patrick will also be providing individual and group golf lessons, as well as a grip repair service. In the near future, we plan to launch a junior golf program and explore additional practice facility options. We can’t wait to enhance your golfing experience! Cheers Pat

Friday March 28th; As was indicated at the Annual General Meeting, Miranda Hobbs had resigned from the position of Secretary / Treasurer. We are now in the position to advise Bailey Harold has taken on this position and is currently learning the ropes from Miranda. At 5pm on Friday 28th, we ask members to gather in the upstairs lounge, to farewell Miranda, and welcome Bailey and Patrick. Light refreshments will be served.

Following the farewell presentation to Miranda, Patrick will be given time to speak to the gathering about his new venture, Harold Golf Shop.

Management Committee Meeting;

Miranda's last meeting and Bailey's first .

A letter of resignation was received from Vice President and Greens Committee member Vaughan Hales, who is relocating to Palmerston North with his family. Our sincere thanks to Vaughan for his time and efforts within the Management Committee. Most notably, Vaughan over saw the implementation of the Card machine, and was recently involved with the updated water supply project.

Amongst other matters discussed, was the replacement of the Green Keepers Mule four wheeler. The Club received a $17000 grant from Pub Charity, towards the replacement, and the old machine has been sold off Our sincere thanks to the on going support of Pub Charity.

Carts. Two of the original Scanpower carts are to be replaced this year. Options and pricing are being investigated.. On arrival, the Management Committee will tender the sale of the two older carts. (Watch this space)

Insurance. Yes I know we all hate the word, but it is a necessary evil. Our annual account has been received which for members information is just on $42k. (9k is Earthquake Levy). As part of the task now days we have to get a two yearly valuation on the replacement cost of the Clubhouse. Our first valuation was like for like ie a two level Clubhouse, and the second being a single level replacement with the same square footage as the current downstairs total area. There is literally a million dollar difference. We are awaiting information on the difference if any this would make to our insurance cost.

Our best wishes to the Dannevirke High School for a successful fund raiser on Saturday. Too all our teams traveling for Pennants this Sunday, good luck. Likewise to the group of members heading to New Plymouth with sponsor Donald Speedy for the North Island LVA event, Monday through Wednesday. Best wishes.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 13 March 2025

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:38:27 GMT

Saturday 15th March; Round 1 Club Championships. The draw for matches has been emailed last week, along with an update of Junior A & Junior B on Monday 10th.

11am Tee Off. Please bring your card plus your opponents card to the office, and we will send groups off both tee 1 and 10. Duty myself and helpers, House Angela. We will have a competition running, but if you enter the competition you have to putt out. Potentially a large field, so don't expect to arrive and tee off in 5 minutes.

 Captains Zane & Peter; We are going to be strict this year regarding club Champs. Please read the following.

1) If you can't make the Saturday allocated for club Champs, it's up to you to make contact with your opponent to make arrangements before the next round. Failure to do this WILL result in a default.

2) If you have made a genuine attempt to contact opponent without success, please ring golf club on the allocated day. Failure to do this will result in default as well.

Club Champs are the top competitions for the year, and in an ideal world it would be great to play them all on the allocated dates, we know this is not possible, so if we can all make an effort to play these on the date, or before the next round will see a few big club days.

Any question, please let us know. Many thanks Pete & Zane

Sister Clubs; As I’m anticipating quite a few at golf on Saturday we will have a short meeting following prize giving. Regards Stephen.

Sunday 16th March; Pongaroa 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. Round 2 Ruahine Rosebowl. 8am Cup of tea, 9 am tee off. We need a team of players to represent us in the Rosebowl please. (team of 4)

Match Committee; Meeting Monday 17th March, time etc to be notified by Zane over the week end.

Norsewood 27 Hole Tournament; Congratulations to Sean Hulena the 27 hole Senior gross winner last Saturday. The Dannevirke Rosebowl team finished in fourth place, so some work required this weekend at Pongaroa. . Movement weekend!

Good luck to all involved in Club Championships this weekend, plus those heading to Pongaroa Sunday

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 6 March 2025?

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:49:14 GMT

Saturday 8th March; Club Competition 11.30am card draw. Duty Peter G and helpers. House Tony

Saturday 8th March; Norsewood 27 Hole Stroke Play Tournament. Round 1 Ruahine Rosebowl 8.30am tee off. Mike is taking the van if anybody requires a ride. Please contact Mike direct

Saturday 15th March; 2025 Club Championships Round 1 match play. Grade draws attached.

Sunday 16th March; Pongaroa 27 Hole Stroke Play Tournament, Round 2 Ruahine Rosebowl. 8.30am tee off

Saturday 22nd March; Dannevirke High School annual Ambrose Tournament . see

Last weekend we played the first Barry Illsley sponsored 72 Hole Tournament. 18 Holes seeding Round followed by 4 rounds of Matchplay. Group winners being Championship Rhys Harold, Group 2, Bryan Burt, Group 3 John Garnett and Group 4 Donald Speedy. Special thanks to our sponsors, ladies for the catering and members who played in this event, which we plan to grow over the next few years. Watch this space. Tournament director Peter Gregory will provide a more detailed report of the tournament in a future What's On.

40mls of rainfall Tuesday afternoon and evening will be sufficient to get grass moving, with any future rain promoting more growth. Looks good for autumn golf. Plenty of Tournaments and Championship golf in the next couple of weeks, so get out their amongst it.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 27 February 2025?

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:54:25 GMT

Friday 28th February - Saturday 1st March; Days two an three of our 72 hole Match Play tournament. Qualifying round was held today, with Match play at 11am Friday, followed by Semi Finals and Finals commencing 8am Saturday.

Saturday 1st March; Club day golf; Card draw 10.45am for 11am tee off. Duty Richie & Bernie. Bar; Combined house committee members. NB. Placing has been removed from the course for this weekend

Sunday 2nd March; Round 2, Golf HB Pennant competition. Championship 1 plays Maraenui at HB Golf Club, Champ 3 plays Maraenui at Maraenui, Handicap 2 plays waipukurau at Waipukurau, and handicap 4 plays Napier at Waipawa.

Monday 3rd - Friday 7th; Central & SHB Five Course Classic. Day 1 is at Dannevirke Monday 3rd, with tee off at 10.30am. A feild of 60. Tuesday the tournament goes to Waipukuaru, Wednesday Onga Onga, Thursday Takapau, and Friday at Waipawa.

Saturday 8th March; Norsewood 27 Hole Stroke play tournament. Round 1 Ruahine Rosebowl.

Marae Tournament; Last Saturday we had a field of nearly 90 for the annual Marae Tournament. Denzil Treacy took out the Dave Barber Memorial Trophy for the best Stableford score on the day, and in the battle of the Marae, Ngati Pakeha scored top aggregate with 36.5 closely followed by Kaitoki Marae on 36.3.

Congratulations to Bernie Williams (selector / Captain), Gillian Dailey, Norm Evans, Raymond Martin, Peter Drummond, and Bryan Burt from Ngati Pakeha.

It's a full on Golf week end and week ahead, with Tournaments and Pennants, as well as trying to catch some of the New Zealand Open on TV. Have a great weekend folk, and good luck in all these events.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 21 February 2025?

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:33:13 GMT

Saturday 22nd February; Marae Tournament, 11am tee off. Please bring cash for raffles etc.

Thursday 27th February - Saturday 1st March; Barry Illsley sponsored 72 hole match play tournament; A smaller field than hoped, so a reduced format 54 holes. But we aren't giving up. Next year will be bigger and better.

Pennants; A good start for Championship 1, Handicap 2 and Handicap 4 all having wins last Sunday. Well done teams.

Congratulations Rod Henricksen for shooting below his age on Tuesday 12th. I believe 75 on his 76th birthday. We all now how this sport goes, won the Kit Kat on Thursday 14th. Great effort Rodney

Looking forward to our annual Marae tournament on Saturday. Our Course is becoming hard and fast, so trying for some of our golfers. Thanks to Stephen & Moira Paewai for all they do for the local Marae fundraiser each year. Stephens prize givings are legendary.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 14 February 2025?

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:37:09 GMT

Saturday 15th February; Summer Cup Round 3 matches. Open Club Championship Qualifying Round. Explanation. Every member is entitled too if they choose, to play in the Open Championship. Most commonly referred too as the Senior Championship. If you were to qualify in the top 16, you are then entered in the Match Play section. If however, you do not make the top 16, you cannot go back to your normal Championship group for that year. Senior is traditionally plus to 10 handicap, but as above if you are outside this bracket you can try to qualify. (Any questions, please refer to Captains Zane & Peter)

Duty Match Chalky & Ritchie, House Stephen

Sunday 16th February; Round 1, Golf Hawkes Bay Pennant competition. We have 4 teams this year. Championship 1, are playing at home, tee off is 10.30am, Championship 3 and handicap 2 are both at Napier, Handicap 4 plays at Hawkes Bay. Best of luck guys.

Saturday 22nd February; Marae Tournament 11am Shot gun Start. Please use the entry sheet in the foyer, so a draw can be started before Saturday.

Last weekend we hosted two events at our course. Friday & Saturday we had the Clubs NZ Ladies event, and Sunday the Motor Homes Association final day of the Tararua tournament. A vote of thanks goes to all members who assisted from registration night Thursday night right through until dinner Sunday evening. Both events were good for the club, but also the wider Tararua community, with accomodation, meals out, general grocery purchases etc. We run these events to show case our course, and get money circulating in the community. I feel some of our members need to take a more positive attitude to what happens, and the hours put in to run these events. Support is always appreciated.

Clubs NZ North Island Ladies Championship. Twenty teams of three, played a nett teams competition. Congratulations to Dannevirke team1, Margaret Stephenson, Marilyn Hall and Joy Charmley, for winning this tournament. Dannevirke number 2 team of Angela Farrell, Gillian Dailey and Jolanda Vanvileit came a credible 9th. Dannevirke teams have attended nearly all the 35 years this event has been running, starting some years back with the late Beryl Brausch, Gwen Murphy and Bernice Roche . Well done ladies, and again thank you to all who helped host this event.

Summer run is back. Best wishes for members who are still alive in the Summer Cup, and our 24 players representing our Club in pennant teams on Sunday .

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 6 February 2025?

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:28:55 GMT

Hope you have had a great Waitangi Day,

Captain Zane has reported in that our annual match Maori v Pakeha was today won by the pakeha team 33.8 aggregate stableford versus Maori 31.6. Thank you all for playing this event in the best spirits.

Friday 7th / Saturday 8th February; A brief reminder that we are hosting the Clubs NZ North Island Women's Teams Championship on these two days. Play commences off tee's one and ten at 8.30am, last group play off number one at 9.12am. As it is a Gross / Nett competition play could be a little slow. Please work with Bernie (in the Shop) and tournament committee and match committee before teeing off. Both days should be good to start after the tournament players clear the turn .

Saturday 8th February; Card draw tee off approx 11.30am. Match duty, House Stephen Paewai

Sunday 9th February; Final day of the Motor Homes Association Tararua 3 course event. Tee off for this event is 10.30am. Mike has asked for assistance serving the dinner and wash up from around 5 until 7pm?

Saturday 22nd February; Marae Tournament 11am Shot Gun start. Entry sheet in the foyer please so a draw can be produced prior to the event.

Friday 28th / March 1st; Barry Illsley Sponsored 72 Hole Match Play Open. This event is definitely going ahead. Thursday will be qualifying day, followed by match play Friday and Saturday. This year we are playing groups of 8, which we plan to build up to 16 in future events. We appreciate timing has clashed with other Hawkes Bay events etc this year. . These are matters to work through before next years Tournament. If you haven't done so already and plan to play in the Tournament, please get your entries in quickly.

Great to have our course utilised this weekend by two different Tournaments. Our hope being that our town and sponsors are appreciated by our visitors.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 31 January 2025?

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:55:05 GMT

Saturday 1st February, Summer Cup matches to be continued, Card draw 11.30am Duty Peter Gregory and Tony Peeti. House Johnny Edwards

Thursday 6th February; Our annual Maori versus Pakeha challenge. 11.30am card draw. I spoke with one of our local kaumatua tonight and he sees no reason why this event can not go ahead. Looking forward to it. Match Committee on duty, House is Stephen Paewai.

Sisters Club (Kings Birthday weekend in Rarangi) A brief meeting will be held after golf on Thursday 6th to get numbers and discuss transport options

Friday 7th and Saturday 8th February; Clubs NZ North Island Women's Golf Teams Championship. We have a field of 60 for this event, being 15 groups of 4, playing from the first and tenth tee starting at 8.30am. The course remains open to members to follow the ladies field, or commence around 11.30 when the last groups have gone through the turn. Carts are fully booked for this event, both days, but would be available possibly after the ladies finish around 12.30 through till 1pm. ( Ask Bernie, who will be running the shop). We ask that members do not jump in between ladies groups on either side of the course. It is only two days, and the Club is again being show cased, and paid to do so.

Sunday 9th February; NZ Motor Homes Association round three of their Tararua three course event. There is 40 something in the field teeing off from 10.30am. Again members are requested to play before or after. the commencement of this event. Mike Matthews is host of this event, and as is customary, we provide a roast dinner Sunday evening for the campers. Mike is asking for members to assist from 4pm until around 6pm to serve up dinner and attend to the dishes. He has sufficient staff to cook, but wants to avoid a repeat of last year, when people took far too much meat, leaving us in an embarrassing situation. Meats will this year be served by us, preventing the free for all being repeated.

Roadway Entrance; The management committee last year requested improvements to the driveway tar sealing job. This was to have happened on a Monday, but as the season has not yet provided suitable conditions, this could happen any day during the week. The contractor will operate traffic management on the drive way, and where possible will get members to pass on the grass verge. Subject to where the tar and metal trucks happen to be at any given time, some delays may occur. Expect delays.

Saturday 22nd February. Marae Tournament 11am Shot Gun Start. (apologies, this event was not included in last weeks up and coming event list)

It is not often that we share our course with outside events, but it just so happens next weekend (7th, 8th and 9th) we have three days where the course is being used for such tournaments. Our course remains open to members, but please tournament groups have right of way. You will get to play, but you may not be able to walk from the car park to number one tee and expect to tee off . Please check in with Bernie in the shop.

For this coming weekend, no such restrictions, so get out their and enjoy our course. Tonight's rain may just slow up the summer run for the next couple of days?

Good Golfing,��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 23January 2025?

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:18:41 GMT

Welcome to our new members. What's On is a weekly email to members of the Dannevirke Golf Club, informing you of the up and coming events at our Club. If you don't wish to receive this every week, simply flick me an email and I can delete your name.

Saturday 25th January; Summer Cup Round 1, match play. (draw below) Duty, Mark Arnold and Joe Clarke House Committee Ranier.

Summer Cup Draw; B Burt v B Huata, L Hambrook v C Peck, M Arnold v T Neilson, J Garnett v R Hauiti, J Stephenson v P Gregory, E Hauiti v B Dippie, S Edwards v R TeTure, D Hurrell, v P Leogreen, N Butterfield v JJ Carberry, J Morton v W Ridge, R Stephenson v M Treacy, R Martin v B Dias, J Clark v J Edwards, S Truesdale v B Mott, H Hauiti v T Hauiti, C TeHuki.

Congratulations to all those who qualified, hard luck to all who missed the cut. Any issues with this draw please speak to Captains, Zane 027 299 4394 or Peter 027 420 6515. (not me)

Coming up events;

Thursday February 6th Waitangi Day tournament (details to follow)

Friday February 7th Day 1 Clubs NZ North island Women's Golf teams Championship ( 60 ladies teeing off 8.30 through till 9.15 tees 1 and 10)

Saturday February 8th Day 2 Clubs NZ North island Women's Golf teams Championship ( 60 ladies teeing off 8.30 through till 9.15 tees 1 and 10)

Sunday February 9th Tararua Open Motor Homes Association Tournament (final day, having already played Eketahuna and Pahiatua)

Sunday 16th February; Round 1 Golf Hawkes Bay Pennants Competition , Dannevirke hosting Championship One 36 players at 11.30am)

February 27th, 28th and March 1st, Barry Illsley sponsored 72 hole matchplay tournament. Members, if you haven't done so already and you intend playing please get your entry into Peter Gregory ASAP

These is still a bit of green on the fairways, the rough is short thick and challenging, the pin placements are at the greens staff discretion, and the scoring is in your hands. Best wishes to all playing in the Summer Cup. Last year this was completed in record time. Please keep matches going. You know who you are playing, and a lot of them will have emails above. If you can't play this Saturday, email your opponent and arrange a date and time to play.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 17 January 2025?

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:43:15 GMT

Saturday 18th January; Club day card draw 11.30am. Duty Chalky / Richie House ?

Summer Cup; Draw for the match play rounds will be published next Thursday. Draw will be in the shop from Friday 17th January (no problem if you wish to play matches this weekend)

Sunday 2nd February; PALMERSTON NORTH RAILWAY GOLF (details below) Questions too Gillian Dailey

Barry Illsley Sponsored 72 hole Match Play 27th / 28th February 1st March, There are entry forms in the shop for those unable to enter online. An event like this cannot be planned if members wait until the last minute to enter. If you intend playing, please get your entry in ASAP.

Club House / Prize Givings; Can the duty persons please consider using the bell at the bar to get members attention that you are starting the prize giving. Likewise can members show some respect and finish what they are saying quickly so everyone present can hear what is being said. It is a major misconception that the loader you speak (yell) the more people will hear. Wrong. For members with hearing issues load voices can sound like a stag roaring. A tidy up in this area by all members will make the presentations short, sharp, too the point and heard by all. Thank you

The rain over the Christmas period has sparked our course into growth again. Enjoy it while we have these great conditions.

Good Golfin��g

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

PALMERSTON NORTH RAILWAY GOL F
It’s time again for our Annual Palmerston North Railway Golf Tournament.
Date:Sunday 2 February 2025

Tee Off:0930 - hours
At:Palmerston North Golf Club
Brightwater Terrace, Palmerston North

Entry Fee:
Still at the bargain price of $30.00
Divisions decided on the day according to the numbers.
Longest Drives and Nearest the Pin prizes.
Gross and Nett plus the usual Stableford Competition
Non-golfers welcome.
A great opportunity to catch up with like minded people with a game of golf on the side.
Opportunity to win a raffle.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Of course, entries can be taken on the day.
Interested? Contact:

Richard Toot Norton 0211425608 or
Richard.Norton@kiwirail.co.nz or kiwi.nortons@hotmail.com
Or Richard Dennerly 0272569970 or
Richard.Dennerly@kiwirail.co.nz or richie.d@inspire.net.nz

Welcome to What's On for 2025.

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:13:56 GMT

Saturday January 11th; Summer Cup Qualifying, top 32 scores, go through to Matchplay. Duty Zane & Bryan A reminder, you can qualify for the above on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. The rules being, if you are unavailable over the weekend, you can Qualify Friday, provided you state so before commencement of play, and that after entering your card into the system, the card is left at the till in the shop for inclusion in the draw. Weekend play. If you play Saturday and write on Summer Cup Qualifying, then Saturdays card counts, you cannot enter another card Sunday. If Sunday is your first card of the weekend, then again after entering put it with the others in the shop so you can be included.. No card no entry.

Club Championships; An early update. Mens Club Championship Match play commences on Saturday 15th March. Draws will again be produced on everyone in, except if you ask not to be included. Previous exclusions still apply. Club Open Championship. This is for anyone wanting to participate in the Open / Senior grade. There will be two seeding rounds this year. The first is Saturday 15th February, and the second is Thursday 27th February (qualifying round for the Barry Illslie sponsored 72 hole match play event) Any questions regarding this are to be directed to Captains Zane & Peter.

Marae Tournament . This popular tournament will be held on Saturday 22 February. Please save the date, a sheet will be going up shortly, so if you want to play, please put your name down

Sister Club. The annual Sister Club Tournament is being held at the Rarangi Golf Club north of Blenheim on Kings Birthday weekend. We’ll be travelling down on Friday 30 May returning on Monday 2 June. We need to know numbers so we can finalise travel and accommodation. A sheet will soon be in the foyer seeking names for the trip. We’ll also have a meeting on Thursday 6 February following the annual Waitangi day tournament.

Friday 7th & Saturday 8th February; Clubs NZ North island Womens Golf Teams Championship. Dannevirke Services & Citizens Club, and the Dannevirke Golf Club are hosts for this event this year. We have 20 teams of 3 playing plus a handful of supporters. Carts. All 8 carts are booked and being used for this event. We simply couldn't host it if we didn't have 8 carts, which are all booked with two players. Each day play commences off tees one and ten at eight thirty, last tee time 9.12am. Members are welcome to use the course, but please be aware the Tournament players have right of way.

A big start to our season with the Clubs NZ tournament, and the 72 Hole Matchplay. More information and or requests for help may come closer to the events taking place. Please help the organisers who are show casing our beloved course, and putting some money back into the local economy with our many visitors.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On13th December 2024?

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:34:48 GMT

Friday 13th December; On Friday 13 December we are hosting the Tararua District Council for their Christmas function. There will be a small team there at 12.30 pm to set up and their event starts with a staff meeting at 2.30 pm, can golfers please drink in the downstairs bar

Saturday 14th December; Christmas Cheer Tournament 12 noon shot gun start. Entry Fee $25, No entries received past 11.30am Duty Match Committee, House Stephen Paewai & helpers please.

Match Committee; Team Gregory, (Zane & Peter) have called a match committee meeting 10.30am Saturday, to get things done for Christmas Cheer

Club NZ North Island Women's Golf Championship; a reminder we have a meeting upstairs at the Golf Club Saturday at 10am please.

Annual General Business; A slightly smaller muster than usual attended last Mondays AGM, which barely lasted for 30 minutes. No questions regarding the finances, and no questions were raised in General Business. President Peter asked Roger Ransom to speak to the gathered members regarding the work being done on the water system. All things being equal this work could be completed before Christmas.

2024 Committee; President Peter Greatbatch, Vice Presidents Vaughan Hales & Mike Matthews, Club Captains (Team Gregory) Zane & Peter as joint captains, Vice Captain Mark Arnold, Match Committee, Joe Clark, Richie Gray, Bryan Burt, Bernie Williams, Ray Ward, Mike Matthews, Tony Peeti, Doug Lochead. House Committee, Rhea Hazner, Angela Farrell, Ranier Arnold, Tony Neilson, Stephen Paewai. Bazil Mott. Greens, Roger Ransom, James Walker, Vaughan Hales, Farm, Roger ransom, James Walker.

Secretary / Treasurer; Our current Secretary / treasurer Miranda Hobbs has tendered her resignation after 7 years in the roll. Thank you Miranda for all the work you do, that many don't see. An advert in this weeks Bush Telegraph outlines the position but in short, we are inviting expressions of interest in this job, Remuneration based on 20 hours per week. More information on the role and how to proceed will be sent on receipt of written interest and CV emailed to dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz or delivered to Peter Greatbatch at Greatbatch Building 16 Waterloo Street. Applications of interest close Monday 13th December

Life Membership; I was honoured to be nominated by the Management Committee, as a Life Member of the Dannevirke Golf Club. The nomination was put forward by President Peter, and Doug Lochead, and approved by the members in attendance at the AGM. In short, this was for my three terms as Club Captain, three years as President, Golf Hawkes Bay delegate for most of the last 30 years, and Scribe since 2012. Thank you all. I appreciate the recognition.

Around the Club;

Cart Shed; Greatbatch Builders have been tasked with repairs and refitting the current trundler / cart shed to allow for the storage of extra carts. Some work has already happened, with the new concrete in from of the trundler shed. I new roller door will be fitted on the tank side of the cart shed to create a drive through, plus the internal wall is being moved between the cart part, and the trundler shed, to uitilize the area better. President Peter has asked that where possible, members take their golfing gear home over Christmas and the new year, to give the builder clear space to work. (If next week is wet, they will be into it)

Shop; Ray (Chalky ) Ward has put his hand up to run the shop (certain days) over the summer as was trialed last year. This assists in capturing Green Fees etc from non members, and campers. If you are out there, call in and have a chat, which will help fill in Chalky's day.

Smoking; A request again from our cleaner Majken. Still picking up butts outside the foyer. Last week end an ashtray was used behind the bar.(Grrr) Smokers please, use the deck out back by the recycling bins. Camera's will be used to identify anyone smoking indoors!

Key Register; Tony Peeti has asked that all key holders either see him at work, or at the golf Club with your key, to sign the updated register. If you no longer require a key, please hand these into Tony. Appreciated if members could do this by 20th December, so the process doesn't drag on. Thanks

Feb 27th / 28th March 1st 2025, Barry Illslie Building Men's 72 hole Match Play Open ( Details attached ) A reminder for members to get entries in for this event.

A bit of reading tonight, that should keep you all up to date. With the Christmas Cheer being our final event on the playing year, it seems appropriate the What's On takes a break for a couple of weeks, until instructed by the new Captain to send out some information. Thanks to Past Captain Mike for assisting this year, with What's On when I have been out of circulation. On behalf of the management committee, I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and prosperous New Year.

Good Golfing,��

Bryan Burt

Club Captain

What's On 6 December 2024?

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:32:33 GMT

Saturday 7th December Card draw 11.30am, Duty Mark & Joe, House (roster stopped on 30/11/24)

Sunday 8th December; Junior programme wind up for 2024. There has been 23 juniors going through an introduction to golf programme. The conclusion is on Sunday with a mini tournament over 3 holes, 16, 17 and 18 from 10am until 1pm. Captain Mike and his many helpers, would appreciate extra support on Sunday, with golfers walking with the players and helping when and where necessary, (its junior golf, not the NZ Open) and these are young kids, being given basic skills for the future. Sausage sizzle etc going on so pop on out and lend a hand.

Monday 9th December; Annual General Meeting, club house at 7.30pm

Saturday 14th December ; Christmas Cheer 12 noon shot gun start. Entry sheet is in the foyer at the Golf Club. Names need to be in the draw to be in the field please. Cart bookings through Captain Mike, no booking, no cart

Result Fielding Inter club; A field of 59 players participated in the annual inter club, 27 from Fielding and 32 locals. Things didn't look good for Dannevirke when Syd Hikiwai came in at number 6 in the senior field, however 7 in the top ten in the juniors gave us some hope. Final result, Fielding aggregate stableford 31.17 Dannevirke 30.6. Good scores from Dannevirke included Jim Morton 41, Drum 37, JJ Carberry 37 Ranier Arnold 36 and Syd Hikiwai 35. . Great to see Fielding had 19 players in the 0 to 14 senior field, including 9 under 10 handicap. We need to roll out our seniors for next years challenge at Fielding.

The golfing year is fast coming to an end. At our AGM on Monday night, we have a few retiring committee members. On behalf of the Club, thank you for your service to your fellow golfers and the Club. Included in the retirees is Captain Mike. After 6 years as Club Captain Mike is taking a well earned break. Again on behalf of the members, thank you Mike for all you have done. While some members may think all Captains should be the same, we all have different personalities and different approaches to the job in hand. Mike you did it your way, and the next Captain will do it their way. Thank you Mike, and thank you Barbara, for all your support.

Summer run is here folks, making the course a little shorter (if you take the short way) so come on out and enjoy the course, and the company of fellow players.

Good golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 29 November 2024?

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 19:51:51 GMT

Saturday 30th November; Inter Club against Fielding. at Dannevirke. 10.30am Cup of tea, 11.15 Card draw 11.30am Tee Off. Duty Mike & Bernie, shop & carts, Burty and Zane cards / fours from the office. House Stephen Paewai & helpers.

Feb 27th / 28th March 1st 2025, Barry Illslie Building Men's 72 hole Match Play Open ( Details attached )

Monday Dec 9th; Annual General Meeting, 7.30pm at the Clubhouse.

Saturday 14th December; Annual Christmas Cheer 12 noon Shot Gun start. Carts too be booked with Captain Mike please/ Available for the needy only, not as a young members beer cart

It will be great to once again host Fielding for the annual inter club. Last year the weather was horrible in Fielding, hopefully we can turn it on Saturday. Within the next few years we will be celebrating 100 years of this inter club, which will be an event I'm not sure would be repeated too often elsewhere.

See you all Saturday��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 22 November 2024?

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:39:18 GMT

Saturday 23rd November; Drummond Cup (3 clubs plus putter) Duty Chalky & Tim House Johnny Edwards.

Saturday 30th Inter Club v Feilding (At Dannevirke) 11.30am card draw

Junior Golf; Monday 25th November sees the 3rd week of the Junior golf programme, commencing at 4pm. The programme is going very well and will conclude with a 4 hole tournament on Sunday 8th December. A parent spoke to me today saying his 7 year old son is part of this, and is having a blast. Dad is a golfer, but his son is getting valuable skills from the programme which may one day produce a next generation member.

Twilight Golf; Up an running again for another season Thursday nights from 3.30pm onwards

Results; Greenwood Cup . Our team went through 4 rounds last weekend unbeaten, with 3 wins against Central, Karamu, Napier and a half with Hastings. At the completion of the event we were in 4th place with 9 match points. The overall winners being Onga Onga with back to back titles. Rhys Harold went through all 7 matches over two weekends undefeated, which is a great result. A very credible placing for our young team, with the potential to go better, and one day claim the title. Thanks to the team and reserves for giving up two weekends to compete in this high level event, and to the management crew, and on course supporters/ caddies, again thank you for your efforts

Results Ladies; Congratulations to the ladies team for winning the Ashcott Cup against Karamu at Waipukurau on Wednesday. The team of Margaret Stephenson, Susie Kerr, Marilyn Hall and Kerrie Gunderson won 4 / 0. Also congratulation to Rainier for being runner up to the Junior Gross at Champions Of Champions at Napier Golf Club on Sunday. Thanks to Bernie Williams for supporting Ranier as her caddie.

What's On; If for some reason, circumstances have changed and you no longer wish to receive this weekly email, please reply to sender (Not All) and I will remove your name. Thanks

Annual General Meeting; Monday 9th December , 7.30 pm at the Club House. Full notice will be in next weeks Bush Telegraph and reprinted here for the next two weeks. Reports will be emailed to everyone who receives What's On, plus copies will be available at the Meeting.

Spring will end one day, and we will get some summer weather. The course is in great condition with plenty of grass, so straying into the rough is not advised. Come on out and have a round, the walk and golf is great for the mind and soul.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 8 November 2024?

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:52:56 GMT

Saturday 9th November; Closing Day & Prize Giving. 11.30am Card Draw, cash prizes on all Par 3's. plus plenty of other prizes Duty, Mark & Joe, House Rainier

Match Committee; Captain Mike wishes to have a meeting Saturday at 10am

Sunday 10th November; Sisters Club 3 person Ambrose. We have some cool prizes coming in, if you haven’t done so already, please bring them in and we will sort wrapping of them. If you have any wrapping paper lurking in a cupboard or wardrobe that needs to fine a new home, please let us know and we will happily take them off your hands. Also, Sunday morning, please bring a plate of food for dinner, meat meals, bakes, veges dishes salads, deserts, etc.. would be advantageous for a wonderful night! Get cooking, crock potting, baking etc… Thank you all for your support.

Junior Programme; Monday 11th November at 4pm. Thank you to the members who have put their hand up to help with this programme. We all started somewhere.

Twilight Golf; Up and running again for another year. Members and non members alike. If you have friends wanting to try Golf, twilight is the perfect opportunity. Tee off from 3.30pm

Christmas Cheer Saturday 14th December; List is up in the foyer for entries please. If you are requiring a cart for Christmas Cheers please book it with Mike. Writing Cart on the entry form doesn't cut it.

Annual General Meeting; Monday 9th December. Nomination forms are available in the office and upstairs. Please consider how you can contribute to our Club, and get yourself nominated.

Regent Theatre Ambrose; The day wasn't flash weather wise, but 13 teams entered. The Hauiti brothers came in first and second, followed by the Tracey team. The tournament raised just over $2000 for the new projector. The volunteers who run the theater are very happy with the result.

Lots of information tonight to consider, and take action with. Our condolences to the Hauiti family with the loss of their father and grandfather Peka.

Have a great weekend.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 1 November 2024?

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:55:55 GMT

Ladies Golf.

Wednesday 6th November.9.30am 9 hole Irish Stb. Followed at 1 pm by our

AGM and 2024 Prize Giving.

Thursday 7th Dannevirke Ladies Christmas Cheer Tournament .9.30 am entries welcome.

Saturday Nov. 2nd. For those golfers not participating in the Ambrose Tournament. Can you please be ready to tee off at 11am

Reminder. Christmas Cheer December 14th.

Cheers

Mike��

What's On 25 October 2024?

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:04:45 GMT

Evening everyone long weekend this weekend if you are travelling please take care on the roads as they will be busy.

Starters this week for Saturday club day tee off 11:30 Ranier & Richie , House Barbara.

Junior program is starting monday 4th November with a training session on Wednesday 30th october at 4pm till 5.30 for our helpers.

Saturday 2nd November Regent theatre Ambrose tournament. All welcome 11.30 tee off. $25 per person, 3 person teams, please be there at least 30 minutes early to enter.

Also Reminder - If you are part of the Sister's club please remember that we need prizes for the prize table still. We currently have about 6 prizes so we need a lot more than this. Raid your cupboards and nooks and crannies for any unwanted presents and gifts. They will be perfect for you to donate towards the prize table. The flyer is out for you to hand around and share to get people to this. The ambrose tournament is on November 10th.

That's all for this week, have a great weekends golfing

Cheers

Mike

What's On 18 October 2024?

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:08:12 GMT

Saturday 19th October; Card draw 11.30am Duty Mike & Bernie House Duty Angela Farrell

Saturday 2nd November; Regent Theatre Fundraiser. Three ball Ambrose, $25 per player, lots of prizes. Raising funds for the new projector

Saturday 9th November; Closing Day, Trophy presentations. Lots of prizes on this day to mark the end of the 2024 competition season.

Greenwood Cup; Results from last weekend. First up Saturday we played Maraenui, coming in with and 8 / 2 win, In the afternoon HB Golf were too strong winning 7/3. Sunday we played the host club Onga, last years winners going down 6.5 to 3.5. Rhys Harold came away from the weekend with three wins The team now turns their focus to November 16-17 at Maraenui where they will face Hastings, Napier, Central and Karamu. Looking forward to this weekend to finish off well and as close to the top as possible.

We have three fundraising events coming up over the next month. Regent Theatre, Sisters Club, and Wai Splash. Support for any of these events would be appreciated. For members who query why we run them, take a look at all the sponsorship signs around the course. These business's support the Dannevirke Golf Club, so every now and then, it doesn't hurt the Golf Club to support another cause.

Finally, a big shout out to all the members who have assisted the greens committee and staff to keep the course looking brilliant in Kierane's absence. Several members have been on tractors and greens mowers keeping everything groomed during the early spring growth. Kierane & Emma have the girls home now so busy time for them and big brother Arlo

Spring time without the wind is possibly the best season of the year for playing golf. The course looks a picture, and we have to keep clear of the ever growing rough. Enjoy it folks.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 11 October 2024?

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:36:21 GMT

Saturday 12th October ; Card draw at 11.30am. Duty Chalky & Tim House Tony Neilson

Saturday 12 / Sunday 13th October; Greenwood Cup Rounds 1-3 at Onga Onga. The squad was named a couple of weeks ago, and the playing order for this week is as follows Brad Truesdale, Willie Harold, Patrick Harold, Rhys Harold, Craig Nash (Captain), Hamish Prenter, Clay Lochead, Greg Vigers, Brad Dippie, Chris Mason. Reserve Peter Gregory. On Sunday the team is Brad Truesdale, Willie Harold, Patrick Harold, Rhys Harold, Craig Nash, Syd Hikawai, Hamish Prenter, Clay Lochead Greg Vigers Brad Dippie, with reserves Chris Mason & Peter Gregory. (the difference being that Syd was unavailable Saturday). Tee off Saturday morning is at 7.30am. On behalf of our members and readers, we wish our team all the best for the weekend.

Ladies Golf; Saturday 12th October, 3rd round Jeannie Harris, Wednesday 16th LGU Medal, Shootout Qualifying, and Jeannie Harris. Ladies AGM 6th November at the Clubhouse .

Friday 11th October; Pongaroa Stockies & Cockies Day. 11am Cup of tea, 11.30am Tee off. For those wishing to have a Friday round, head on out to Pongaroa, you will be made most welcome.

Busy weekend, with Greenwood Cup and Golf at home as well. Caddies will be more than welcome at Onga Onga, but please give the players space to concentrate on their match.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 4 October 2024?

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:35:52 GMT

Saturday 5th October; Card draw 11.30am Duty Richie & Syd, House Drum

Battle of the Saddle; Played last Saturday between Dannevirke greenwood players and Manawatu Golf Club top Pennants team 10 Singles and 5 four ball matches, going Final score 11/4 to Dannevirke. Great result team

Saturday 12th / Sunday 13th October; Greenwood Cup Rounds 1-3 at Onga Onga, Last Saturday the 2024 Greenwood squad were presented with their shirts. The 12 man squad is Craig Nash (Captain) Brad Dippie, Peter Gregory, Willie Harold, Hamish Prenter, Patrick Harold, Clay Lochead, Rhys Harold, Greg Vigers, Chris Mason, Syd Hikawai, Brad Truesdale. Team playing order has to be in next Wednesday, so will be revealed in next weeks What's On.

Sisters Club; Dannevirke Golf Club Fundraising for the Sister's weekend. On the 10th November we will be holding a three-person ambrose tournament. One of the players must be a non-golfer. $25 entry fee per person and this includes your green fees, dinner and prizes. Tee off is 10 am and we encourage early registrations but will take registrations on the day so get your team together! Registrations to Stephen Paewai.

For our members that are going to the Sister's Tournament, can you please bring a plate for dinner and a prize for the table. We will be wrapping them, so you can bring them already wrapped or we can sort that for you. We also encourage you to bring the prizes over the next four weeks and then we can get them sorted (wrapped). Please give them to Mark or Myself.

Thank you! Ranier

Wai Splash Ambrose Fundraiser; Thursday November 28th Check In 10.30am Shotgun Start 11am. $10,000 Hole In One, $165 for team of 3 includes Golf & Supper. Entries to www.waisplash.org

Cart Shed, An application to Pub Charity has been successful, and the Club has received $40K towards a new larger cart shed. The current shed is a bit of a squeeze, and we are able to future proof the Club for members wishing to house carts (at a Cost) and the growing number of Club carts.

Some nice days this week, so hopefully they carry over to the weekend.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 27 September 2024?

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:59:31 GMT

Saturday 28th September; Card draw 11.30aof m . Note, We have a group coming from Manawatu Golf Club,arriving at 9.30 and playing at 10.30am in their own fours. At 11am The Greenwood Squad takes on Manawatu for a Trophy called The Battle of The Saddle. The Battle team is Craig Nash, Brad Truesdale, William Harold, Patrick Harold, Clay Lochead, Brad Dippie, Hamish Prenter, Chris Mason, Greg Vigers and Peter Gregory. The Club members will follow thereafter at 11.30am. Match Committee Duty is Zane Gregory Peter Gregory and myself. House duty Baz Mott. The Manawatu members have booked four carts, so that only leaves three spare, not that we use many Club carts on Club day. Please don't head out and play early, as the starters will be using tees, 1, 5 10 and possibly 13.

Saturday afternoon. At the conclusion of play Saturday, we will have the Club draw, prize giving, result of the Battle of the Saddle game, then presentation of the 2024 Greenwood Squad to our members. So a bit to get through, but nothing we can't handle.

Number 16 Tee; Captain Mike has requested players to cease the of habit hitting off the 16th tee prior to starting Golf on number 1. We are referring to people hitting a ball out into Clarks Park, but as has been the case recently, some of these go down the 15th fairway, or even the 16th. These stray balls can be dangerous if someone is coming up 15, or also can impact matches if they are the same ball and number as a member is playing in a round or match. The 16th tee is not deemed a practice area

Management Committee; our monthly meeting was held last night, with many topics covered. Time prevents me reporting too much tonight, so will update next week.

The weather looks a bit off for the Friday golfers, but hopefully the wind etc will pass through and Saturday will be a great day. We will have a field of close to 80, so please arrive early, and enter early so the starters can organise everything with ease. If you are running late, call the club on 374 8248, so your card can be printed and entered in the draw. Thanks in anticipation

Looking forward to a good weekend

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 20th September 2024?

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 22:36:27 GMT

SATURDAY 21ST

Presidents cup round 3 match play 11:30 tee off. Starters Bernie & Mike , House Committee - Depak

Saturday 28th September; Visit from Manawatu Golf Club. We believe they have a bus with 40 players coming. It would be nice to have as many from Dannevirke attend to host our guests. The house committee will be serving platters for those visitors so they would appreciate a couple of helpers to deliver these upstairs. We also have our Greenwood boys playing for the battle of the saddle against Manawatu. We have the presentation of the shirts for Greenwood afterwards at the prize giving.

Dannevirke Youth Programme.

Many thanks to those who have come on board to help with the youth programme. I will be in touch in the next few days to have a chat about where we go from here.

Congratulations to last weekend's winners of the KITT= Joe & Syd with a winning score on the count back of 69. KERR = Chris Peck & Brian Brown with a score of 69. HAPE =Tim & Te Awa score of 70 & SIMPSON= Rod & Doug. This was a great effort in a field of 21 pairs.

A WORD FROM THE GREEN KEEPERS:

If you are able to walk the course please do so. Carts will be limited to those that require them to get around. This is due to the wet weather.

Also steps have been cut into the back of the 13 tee block; these are not yet complete so please do not use them as they are very slippery and may get damaged.

To close, the weather is looking to be ok for today so happy golfing. See you all there.

Cheers��

Mike.

What's On 12 September 2024?

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:54:13 GMT

Friday 13th September; Firms day at Cape Turnagain. 11am Cup of Tea, 12 noon tee off;

Saturday 14th September; Kitt, Kerr, Hape Simpson Foursomes. For the newer members, this competition is alternate shots, with the 2 handicaps added and divided by 2. You play a net round, and at the end the best net wins Kitt, etc etc If you haven't organised a partner, ask the Match committee duty persons to make up a pairing. Duty is Mark & Joe, House Dipak

Saturday 28th September; Visit from Manawatu Golf Club. We believe they have a bus with 40 players coming. It would be nice to have as many from Dannevirke to host our guests

Coring; Our staff and helpers cored our greens and tees on Tuesday. Our thanks to all who assisted. Kierane informed me the course will be prepared and ready for play from 11am tomorrow. Please let common sense prevail around areas that have been affected by coring or machinery tracks. The rules of Golf cover such situations.

Congratulations ; Speaking of Kierane, Our heartiest congratulations to Kierane, Emma, and older brother Ario, on the arrival of their twin daughters and sisters Stella and Brielle. All is well with mother, father and daughters. Kierane will be taking some time off when the twins get to come home, with plans and people in place to keep our course groomed.

Rosebowl; The Ruahine Rosebowl competition was completed last weekend at the Takapau 30 Hole Tournament, with Pongaroa being the 2024 winners. Can I say, there was a little bit of disappointment and embarrassment shown to our captain Mike and Zane at the weekend. Many of you said you were going to this event, and Mike phoned through to secure numbers for our members, then on Saturday Zane waiting patiently at the Mangatera Hotel at 7am, to take a ute load of players up. Only thing is, not one turned up!, so while we needed at least three, we only had two players from Dannevirke. The final blow being, at least 6 of you played at Dannevirke on Saturday. PLEASE, if you say you are going to an event, commit and go. If for some reason you can't attend, after saying you will, at lease have the good manners to inform someone you can't make it.

Dannevirke Youth Programme. As mentioned previously, Captain Mike has been in discussions to get a Junior programme running. Below are the details as provided today. Any members willing to be part of this , and or any member wanting their children to be involved, please talk to Mike in the first instance.

Where Dannevirke Golf Club

Who Dannevirke youth, ages 8-13 years 25 youth max

When Monday 21st October – 25th November 2024 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Equipment Golf Club Sets, Balls, Tee. Rope/hoops etc

Coach development sessions, 2 x coach development session to up skill volunteers prior to deliver the programme

Personnel Coach developer, Coaches, 3 x coaches required per session, 1:10 ratio

Funding; Sport Manawatu – Tu Manawa Fund

Budget:

Delivery costs Coach development workshops $200

X 2 prior to programme

Equipment Clubs – 4 x Junior 2x Mens $3800

2 x ladies

Balls/Tees $100

Total $4100

How; Coaching and play, Coaching - 45min session, Play holes – 1 hour session

Week 1

Ice breaker games

Skills and Drills

· Putting

· chipping

Week 2

Introduction to the course

· Greens

· Fairways

· Driving

Week 3

Skills and drills

Play 2 holes – with on course coaching

Week 4

Skills and Drills

· …..

Week 5

Play 2 holes – with on course coaching

Week 6

Play 6 holes

Celebration of programme.

If you are heading to the coast tomorrow, have a great day. If you are contesting the Kitt, Kerr, Hape Simpson foursomes on Saturday, good luck, and remember, if you have a duff, don't say sorry, because what goes round comes round. Enjoy

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 6 September 2024?

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:18:39 GMT

Saturday 7th September; Takapau 30 Hole Strokeplay Tournament, Ruahine Rosebowl final. Cars departing Mangatera Hotel car park at 7.30am

For those at home, 11.30am Card draw. Duty Chalky & Tim, House Johnny Edwards

Saturday 14th September, Kitt, Kerr, Hape & Simpson 18 Hole Foursomes

Saturday 28th September; Visit from Manawatu Golf Club, 40 members coming via bus. The day includes the Battle of the Saddle, Dannevirke Greenwood Team v Manawatu selected team, plus presentation of Greenwood shirts after the prize giving.

Junior Golf; Coming up in the near future is a NZ Golf programme for junior Golf. Part one is to get parents and or people interested in Junior Golf, to participate in a learning to coach session. This will be held over a couple of evening before children are brought on board.. The first intake of children will be 11 years and older, but if a parent is involved this could be negotiable. All interested in assisting, please contact Captain Mike on (Click on link below to see details)

Good luck to the members off to the Takapau tournament, and to members playing matches over the weekend.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 30 August 2024?

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:59:27 GMT

Saturday 31st August; Card draw 11.30am Duty Mike & Bernie, House Committee Majken Please keep President Cup matches going.

Saturday 7th September; Takapau 30 Hole Strokeplay

Tournament. Final round for the Ruahine Rosebowl,

Friday 13th September; Firms day at Cape Turnagain Golf Club. 11am cup of tea, 12 noon tee off. Enjoy a day at the coast, and support one of our local country clubs.

Saturday 14th September , Kitt Kerr Hape Simpson 18 hole fourspmes. Alternate shots, so get yourself a partner, or ask at the office on the day.

Saturday 28th September; A bus of 40 players from the Manawatu Golf Club are visiting. The "Battle of the Saddle" is being played that day, being the 10 best players from Manawatu versus our Greenwood team. Greenwood Cup team members will be presented with their shirts at the after match function.

Greenwood Cup; Our team from last year plus some additions have had a meeting to discuss Greenwood 2024. An invitation is now extended to Club members looking to get their game to Greenwood level, to come out at 11am Sundays, to join in practice rounds with this years squad members. The aim being to encourage members, to improve their handicaps and general play to the level required to be competitive at Greeenwood Cup level.

Planning Ahead; Mark your calendar for Thursday 27th February 2025 through to Saturday 1st March for the "Dannevirke Golf Club 72 Hole Mens Matchplay Championship" . A small group of people have got behind an idea from Peter Gregory to host a 72 hole Matchplay event in Dannevirke. Peter has been a long time participant at similar events in Taumaranui and Poverty Bay, and wants to get one running in the south of the North Island. More details to follow.

Hopefully the wind and rain passes over tonight, and we are able to get out to the course over the weekend for a round of Golf.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 22 August 2024?

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:04:22 GMT

Friday 22nd August; We have a private Ambrose event (up to 60 players) on our course commencing on the 10th tee at 11am tomorrow, hosted by one of our supporting sponsors Barry Illsley Building

Saturday 23rd August; Card draw 11.30am, Continue please with Presidents and Sattrup & Brannigan matches. Match Committee duty Richie & Syd, House Barbara

Saturday 7th September ; Takapau 30 Hole Strokeplay tournament.

Sister Clubs ; There’s a meeting of Sister Club members on Saturday at 4.30 pm to discuss a fundraising event to be held in the next few weeks. Regards Stephen

Management Committee ; items from last nights meeting,

Bar will be opened by key holders only.

Only committee members are permitted to be behind the bar operating tills etc

Saturday 28th September; Members of the Manawatu Golf Club will be bringing a bus with 40 players to play our course on this day. Further details closer to the date (full match committee presence required this day please?)

Summer Junior Golf, Captain Mike is working to arrange a meeting with Golf NZ and Manawatu Sport, to see what assistance we can get for a junior golf programme. For members with children please keep an eye out for more details of this meeting. History will tell us that parent involvement had best results for us in the past. Members are not child minder volunteers, so if you want your child to be involved, you need to be involved.

Subscription payments; anyone wanting a direct debit form for weekly or monthly subscription payments, please email Miranda Hobbs <hobbs3.family@xtra.co.nz. As a reminder, 12 or 52 equal payments commencing in October and finishing in September next year, will pay off your subscription account invoiced in February 2025. Direct debits can be either weekly $12 or monthly $52.

Looks good for the weekend, so make the time to get a round in at some stage. Good luck to members involved in matches .

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 16 August 2024?

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:56:06 GMT

Saturday, 17th August; Card draw 11.30am, Duty Zane & Bryan House Committee duty Rainier Davies; Matches to be played in the President's Cup; and Sattrup & Brannigan 4bbb

Saturday 7th September; Takapau 30 Hole Strokeplay Tournament and the final round of the 2024 Rosebowl competition. detail to follow.

Lost item ; Last Sunday, a Blue UR 3 Boom speaker was lost. If anyone has found such an item please contact Rainier

YouTube; For those with the technical skills, have a look at the video posted by Brett Allen Professional at the Hastings Golf Club. ( Click Here to view.) Brett and one of his staff members played our course recently and have posted the round on You Tube. They start by sending a drone down each hole before they play it. Very good views, and a complimentary video for our course. Thanks guys

Subscriptions by automatic payment. If you wish to get set up to pay your subscription weekly or monthly, October is the month to start. Our club financial year runs from 1st October to 30th September. If you start the payments in October, by the time the accounts come out in February, due 20th March, you have paid 6 months in advance, and the balance will be paid off in the 6 months ending September. Easy as .Automatic payment forms are available at the shop or by contacting our secretary, Miranda at hobbs3.family@xtra.co.nz

The forecast for the weekend isn't great, but then again, they aren't always accurate. If it looks fine, it will be fine, so head on out for a game.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 9 August 2024?

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 19:15:44 GMT

Saturday 10th August, Lui Paewai Trophy. Best stableford score of the day, open to all handicapped players. Getting to the business end of the Sattrup & Brannigan competition. Plus, there are outstanding matches in the Presidents Cup to be played, please? Duty. Mark & Joe, House Roster says Tony, but I believe he did last week.

Southern HB 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament ; Congratulations to Willie Harold the 2024 SHB 27 Hole Strokeplay Champion. Kelvin Bassett took out the Intermediate gross, and Johnny Edwards the junior. Our thanks again to our sponsors, Brad Dippie, Metalform, and Clay Lochead, our ladies, for dealing with lunch and the evening meal and thanks to all our members who supported this event. Again, thanks to our members for the food they brought for the evening meal. As has been mentioned before, we are very well looked after at the other four Rosebowl tournaments, so it is great to see we now extend that same hospitality to our visiting guests

Lost. One of the GHB Juniors who played in our tournament on Saturday lost a very special bronze ball marker with the initials K V stamped on it, potentially on the first fairway. If you have picked this up, Kala would dearly love it back. Please contact either Mike or myself.

Greenwood Cup, With eleven weeks until the first rounds at Onga Onga, we need to start finding out who is available and who is not, and get the Sunday practice rounds going again. We will be calling or emailing last years players, and Clay has spoken to a couple of others. We appreciate any confirmations or unavailable emails, so we can get the squad going.

Good luck if you are playing a match this weekend.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 1 August 2024?

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:46:29 GMT

Evening everyone, looks like it's going to be a good weekend for golf .

SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST

We have our SHB 27 hole stroke play Dannevirke ( Rosebowl ) $30 entry fee 08:30 tee off but if numbers keep growing we may tee some groups off earlier. A light luncheon will be provided as well as dinner.

Please remember, can members bring a plate for dinner thank you. We will be still accepting entries on Saturday. All are welcome.Please arrive early to check in which will help our starters thankyou.

DRAW SO FAR

No. 1 Tee

Peter Gregory plus 3

Hamish Waldin, Rhys Harold, Tyson, Clay Lochead

Dean Gray, William Harold, Noel Stubbs, John Garnett

David Rawnsley, Brad Dippie, Lance Hambrook, Thomas Zohrab

Luke Berick, Pat Harold, Nocholas Schnell, Liam Bremner

Mike Matthews, William Rollings, Thomas Kuggeleign

Matt Barrow, Bennet Schwennicke, Hamish Prenter

No. 5 Tee

George Freeman, Pongaroa, Takapau, Shaun Edwards

Mark Arnold, Norsewood, Takapau, Pongaroa

Amrit Prasad, Ray Martin, Max Charmley, Brent Dias

Te Awa Albert, Garth Coleman, Warren Ridge, Gillis Te Ture

No.10 Tee

Tony Neilson, John Sedcole, Jake Stephenson, Pongaroa

Peter Greatbatch, Shaun Morgans, Norsewood, Takapau

Jearrad Stephenson, Martin Dransfield, Pongaroa, Norsewood

Norm Evans, Caleb Jensen, Bernie Williams, Norsewood

Jim Morton, Olly Williams, Pongaroa, Takapau

No. 13 Tee

Bung Lilo, Arthur Snee, Billy Te Ture, Peter Drummond

Chappy, Rosy, Robbie Rimine, Redman White

Johnny Edwards, Chris Buckner, Tracey Apiata, Mana Apiata (Ranier Arnold)

No.16 Tee

Margaret Treacy, Gillian Dailey, Kayla van De Ven, Angela Farrell

Noel Butterfield, Takapau, Norsewood, Pongaroa

Craig plus 3

Note from our green keepers please refrain from driving over the concrete car park dividers they are having to spend too much time away from their duties putting them back and are very heavy these are not there to be driven over so can we all take more care thankyou.

What's On 26 July 2024?

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:12:30 GMT

Saturday July 27th ; Card draw 11.30am please have cards in by 11.15 so starters can get draw done. Duty Mark & Joe . House Drum .3rd round of Sattrup & Brannigan, Please can all the match committee meet at 10am at the golf club for a meeting . Please use downstairs bar Friday & Saturday as there is a hire upstairs.

Saturday 3rd August ; SHB 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament (Ruahine Rosebowl ) $30 entry, 8.30am tee off. Special thanks to our two main sponsors, Brad Dippie /Metalform, and Clay Lochead Electrical. Please put your names on the entry sheet in the foyer, so a draw can be done on Friday. Sorry folks, it is too much stress for the match committee to just arrive Saturday morning, and want to be first off the tee. Please can members bring a plate for dinner for Saturday night.

Mens yellow tee's have been rerated and entered into dot golf, so this means all the shot holes will now be different to the white.

Looks like a fine weekend for golf, will see you there

Cheers

Mike

What's On 18 July 2024?

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:36:57 GMT

Saturday July 20th ; Card draw 11.30am Duty Mike & Bernie, House Stephen. We have three competitions running now, Wiffin Cup, Sattrup & Brannigan, and Presidents Cup. Please talk to your opponents and get these matches played. If possible communicate before the weekend so you know if you have a match or not.

Clubhouse Booking; Wednesday 24 July Placemakers, promotional event 5 pm to 9 pm

Saturday 3rd August ; SHB 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament (Ruahine Rosebowl ) $30 entry, 8.30am tee off. Special thanks to our two main sponsors, Brad Dippie /Metalform, and Clay Lochead Electrical Please put you names on the entry sheet in the foyer, so a draw can be done on Friday. Sorry folk, it is too much stress for the match committee to just arrive Saturday morning, and want to be first off the tee.

Greenwood Cup; The 1st weekend (Rounds 1-3) take place on Saturday 12 ^th & Sunday 13 ^th October. The host venues for the 1 ^st weekend have been confirmed as Onga Onga & Porangahau..

With 2 clubs hosting the first weekend the teams are split between the host venues with 4 teams at each. Below are the teams that will be playing at each venue.

Onga Onga, will host Onga Onga, Dannevirke, Maraenui and Hawkes Bay.

Eagles Golfing Society; Our second raffle for the year. This one the proceeds go to the Halberg Foundation, as part of the donation following the Halberg Tournament at Napier Golf Club, Thursday 24th October. Tickets are $5 each. Thanks Max for selling 5 books thus far, leaving 7 books to go. First prize is a round of golf for four persons at Cape Kidnappers, 2nd $250 travel Voucher from Golf Encounters, and 4th to 15th, Complimentary rounds on other Hawkes Bay and surrounding courses. Drawn at the tournament in October

Retirement; I read today that Dave Murdock is finishing up as reporter for the weekly Bush Telegraph. On behalf of the Golf Club I wish to acknowledge the coverage Dave has given our club over the years. His passion for sport, means he has often come out to get a story and photos before or during tournaments, Club Championships etc. Thank you Dave for your service to the community

The week end looms and the forecast is winter like. If the weather looks good, just do it��.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

Whats on 11 July 2024?

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:35:36 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday 13th July; Card draw 11.30am Please continue with Wiffin Cup and Sattrup & Brannigan Matches. Match Committee duty, Zane & Bryan House Bazil

Presidents Cup; draw will be completed and in the shop Saturday morning

Sisters Club; Meeting with a beer, Saturday after prize giving. A revue of the 2024 event, and the start of planning for 2025 in Blenheim

Match Committee Meeting ; Sunday 4pm at the Clubhouse.

House Committee; Assistance required Sunday 4pm to empty the tables and Piano from the dining area, so the carpets can be cleaned Monday

House Committee Meeting; A member of the Committee is only on duty on a Saturday so on other days could someone take responsibility and ensure the lounge area and bar are left tidy and lights and heaters are turned off. If you get a chance please restock the bar, particularly the main items.

The duty person has sole discretion about the closing time. We did discuss that after a certain time quart bottles will no longer be served and only stubbies will be available.

The bar will only open at the end of play.

Smokers please keep to the back of the club house, not the entrance and definitely not in the building. Please keep the area tidy, it’s not a good look when we have visiting players and cigarette butts litter the grounds.

There is food in the kitchen fridge, we have no idea who it belongs to, if it’s still there on Sunday it will be binned.

I appreciate the above comments may be taken as negative, please remember we’re all volunteers, we all want the Club to succeed and we all want to contribute. Please reciprocate by showing a little consideration for all members of the Club and the Club itself.

Saturday 27th July, The Aotea Sports Club are having their prize giving on Saturday 27 July so the upstairs lounge will be closed on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 July.

The frosts and great winter days this week will have helped the course dry out. The newly germinated grass is relatively obvious to most, that being the light green areas. Please where possible, take bikes, carts and trundlers around these areas, to assist with keeping this grass alive over winter. Again if you see someone take their trundler between the green and a bunker, or over tee's, ask "didn't you get the email" which is a friendly reminder that we shouldn't do this. Likewise any bare patches, they only get worse if we keep walking over them, please walk around them.

The forecast is not too bad for the week end, so if time allows, come on out and get a game in.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 7 July 2024?

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 09:40:26 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday 6th July ; Presidents Cup Qualifying. (Top 32 players) 11.30am Card draw,

Match Committee Richie & Syd House ?

Ladies Golf ; Competition Saturday 6th and Wednesday 10th July 2nd Rd Jennie Harris Par.(0-54). Joy

Tuesday 9th July ; Downers staff training 8 am till 2 pm. Still to confirm the times. Seniors you’ll be probably downstairs. Stephen

Saturday 3rd August; Please mark your calendar SHB 27 hole Stroke Play Tournament.

We are into the thick of winter currently. With the cold and wet conditions, grass is almost at a stand still, so please we mindful of your actions on the course. Any damage done now, will takes weeks or months to repair. Keep carts well away from greens, and even with trundlers etc, if your ball is not between the bunker and green, then walk around the outside. Carts and trundlers should never be taken over greens or tees. Recent tyre marks suggest otherwise. Please help our staff by looking ahead, and avoiding walking over wet and areas with minimal grass. Thanks

Late and short edition tonight.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 28 June 2024?

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:09:45 GMT

Carts: Sorry folk, with the very wet conditions, there are to be NO CARTS used on the course all weekend.

Friday June 28th; Matariki Day, Friday competition will be running, early start permitted, otherwise 12 noon card draw. (Downstairs bar)

Friday after golf; For those wanting to participate, bring a plate for a shared Kai after golf on Friday. I’ll be making some fry bread. It’s to celebrate Matariki, coming together and sharing Kai, celebrating the day. Ranier

Saturday June 29th; Card draw 11.30am, Match Committee Mark and Joe, House Committee (Downstairs bar) Please continue with Wiffin and Sattrup & Brannigan matches

Ladies Golf; Saturday 29th June LGU Medal & Shootout Qualifying. Wednesday 3rd July 2nd rd Nash Rosebowl, Waitahora Holyoake Cup, LGU Medal and Shootout Qualifying. Thanks Joy

Club House Bookings; The lounge will be closed on 28 and 29 June for a private function. Golfers please drink downstairs on those 2 days

Wednesday 3 July Wools NZ, promotional event 9 am till 1 pm Regards Stephen

Vote of Thanks; On behalf of the Rawhiti & Woburn Masonic Lodges, we would like to thank you for the tremendous support you gave for our fundraising Golf Tournament held last Saturday 22nd June. The Tournament was a resounding success and well supported by golfers and non golfers alike. Due to sponsorships and the dollar for dollar subsidy from the Freemasons Charity we were able to raise the sum of $10,000. The funds raised are to be donated to the Community Patrols in both Dannevirke and Waipukurau. We hope you all enjoyed the day. Regards John Turner (Tonka), The Rawhiti Lodge No.66.

Speed Bump; Very disappointing that some persons think it is smart to drive over the newly sown grass to avoid the speed bump. Any members seen doing this will suffer consequences. Your committee and staff put a lot of time into course and surrounds presentation. Please respect this.

For those traveling this weekend, travel safely. For those away golfing, good golfing, Have an enjoyable weekend

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 20 June 2024?

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:42:52 GMT

Saturday 22nd June; Card draw 11.30am A combined day with a bit happening. HB Masonic Golf Tournament $25 entry fee, includes 2 men's groups, plus a ladies group. Stableford competition, plus approaches long drives, twos etc. This is a fund raising event with proceeds going to Community Patrols NZ (Dannevirke & Waipukurau) Secondly, we are having a visit from the HB Eagles Society (approx 30 golfers) We have guests coming from Dannevirke & Waipukurau to play the Masonic lodge tournament. Members not wishing to join into the tournament can still have a round with our guests and Eagles (contrary to some beliefs and rumors, this is not an Ambrose tournament.)

Ladies; Dannevirke finished 4th in the Pennant competition this year, and had an Ashcott win against Porangahau recently

House Committee; Vice President Vaughan Hales & Peter Gregory, have offered to convene a meeting of the House Committee at 10am on Sunday 23rd June. Unfortunately the House committee has not been represented at Management Committee meetings this year, and so we ask that the House members come along to discuss any concerns and issues that they feel are helping or hindering the functions of said committee.

Greens Committee; Last weekend saw the first reasonable rain for some time. Unfortunately persons driving carts did not really appreciate how wet the course was, and took carts in frankly silly places. The two that tried to go up the hill on 17 and skidded either up or down, making marks that will last for some time. To our members using carts, and bikes, until further notice, please use the metal track along the right hand side of 17th to get to the upper level.(in fact if there is a metal track anywhere, please use it) Permission has been given to the staff to advise week by week if carts can or cannot be used on the course. We would not be the first club to have such a practice. If we get really wet, carts may be excluded for a week or so to prevent unnecessary damage.

Members only need to look at tee signs etc, to see that our Club is the benefactor of many donations from our local business community. It is for this reason we believe we can offer our course on occasions to give back to community organisations and schools with their fundraising. This weekend is one of those events. The Masonic Lodges in Dannevirke and Waipukurau have joined forces to put this event on , and the proceeds will benefit Community Patrols NZ in both towns. Support from our members will be much appreciated.

Lastly a message of thanks from President Peter. Following the sale of the house last year, our club is in the position to do some overdue maintenance. Much of this work may involve professionals (ie the drainage in the front paddock) but working along side them are members of our committees and others volunteering their time. To be mentioned tonight, are Roger and Max, who worked on the drainage project, plus the fencing of the drain in the front paddock, and replacing broken post along the driveway. The group who swept and picked up all the excess chip after the sealing, and thirdly those who assisted with the moving of the concrete tank and installation of the new 30,000 litre plastic tank. The tank project included getting more water from the clubhouse roof to the tanks, so we now have 60,000 litres available for the clubhouse and campers showers. Many of these people are not just spending and hour or two on these tasks , but half and full days. These jobs are not exclusively for committee members, so if you turn up out there for a casual round of golf, and see something happening, ask if you can lend a hand for an hour. I am positive you won't be turned down.

Have a great weekend folks.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 13 June 2024?

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:12:29 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday 15th June; Card draw 11.30am. Please continue to progress Wiffin Cup, and Sattrup & Brannigan matches. Match Committee Duty, Chalky & Timmy. House

Senior Men's Championship; Last weekend Syd Hikawai and Craig Nash contested the final of the men's Senior Championship. Congratulations Craig on your win. This makes some history for Craig, being the youngest and oldest member to win the Senior final. First when he was 16 years old, and now in his early sixties.(possibly 16 reversed to 61). Congratulation also to Syd as runner up, a well contested final.

Saturday 22nd June; THE WOBURN LODGE 25 AND THE RAWHITI LODGE 66, HAWKES BAY MASONIC GOLF TOURNAMENT, JUNE 22nd 2024 11.30am Tee off @ DANNEVIRKE GOLF CLUB
$25 PER GOLFER. STABLEFORD All proceeds going to Community Patrols NZ, Waipukurau and Dannevirke, Approaches, long drives, twos all part of entry fee.

Enquiries to John Turner (Tonka) ( tonka@xtra.co.nz ) .020 41520866

Positive feedback; Last weekend I was in Wellington and met a golfer. I said “have you ever played at Dannevirke?” “A number of times, it’s a really good course” was the response, “we used to drive past it, thinking it’s just another country course. Now we stop on our way to the Bay to have a round”.

I’ve also seen a post on the Whats on facebook page from one of our Rarangi visitors, “we all had a great weekend. Credit to Dannevirke and their hospitality. It was enjoyed by all”.

These are not random comments, we are hearing them more frequently. It’s a credit to everyone from the greens staff, the various committees and the members. Regards Stephen.

The forecast for the week end is not that good, but then again weather forecasting can be pretty average on occasions as well. Lets just wait and see what Saturday brings. If you get to play a match over the week end, good luck.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 6 June 2024?

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:31:58 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday 8th June. Match Committee duty, Mike Matthews, House Committee Tony Neilson Sattrup & Brannigan Round 1 4bbb. Draw to be completed at 11.10am. If you haven't got your pairing in yet, you have until 11am Saturday to do so. For the pairs available Saturday Round 1 matches can be played. Wiffin Cup, all round 1 matches should be completed now as round 2, is scheduled for Saturday 15th June. For members not in Wiffin or Sattrup & Branigan, card draw at 11.30am

Saturday 8th June; 8.30am. Syd Hikawai & Craig Nash are playing their delayed Senior Mens 36 hole Championship Final. Good luck gentleman

Saturday 22nd June; THE WOBURN LODGE 25 AND THE RAWHITI LODGE 66. charity golf Tournament. All proceeds going to the Dannevirke & Waipukurau Community Patrols (Details to follow)

Sister Clubs Report; We had a very successful tournament with a field of 93 on Saturday and 95 on Sunday.. Sunday was competition day and the final scores were Dannevirke 30.77, Patea 30.7, Weedons 29.4 and Rarangi 28.5. Therefore Dannevirke received the Friendship Plaque. The top individual was Mike Matthews with 39 stableford points. Next year the tournament is to be hosted by the Rarangi Golf Club

On Sunday afternoon the traditional Court session was held with people being fined for misdemeanours that had been observed over the weekend. It was decided the proceeds would be donated to a couple of local families. With this worthy cause an auction of team shirts followed and along with some generous donations , $3,720.00 was raised and will be split equally between the 2 families. Shane Smyth is 33 years old and has recently had a liver transplant. He is out of hospital but has to stay in Auckland under observation. Shane and wife Bec have 4 children aged from 20 months to 13 years old

Lockie Harris is 4 years old, 8 months ago he was diagnosed with Wilms Tumour, cancer of the kidney a rare disease that is found in children. Clarke and partner Kate also have a 2 year old daughter. His Dad is self employed, he told me he’s lost count of the number of trips to Starship. I have spoken to both families and they really appreciate the gesture by the golfers. They’re amazed that total strangers have offered support.

I met with Dave Murdoch yesterday and I encourage everyone to look for the Bush Telegraph article in the next couple of weeks.

Our visitors all enjoyed playing on our course and appreciated the Dannevirke hospitality. Thanks to everyone that came out and helped ensuring we had a memorable and successful tournament.

Regards Stephen

Tonight has been a computer fail night. I have a flyer for the Lodge Tournament, but for the life of me I can't get it to attach. I'll work on it for next week. I,m sure members will flock to our course this week end following last weeks closure for the Sisters Club event. Remember if you are entering Sattrup & Brannigan, entries close 11.00am, If you are entering the Club field on Saturdays, please be on course no later than 11.15, as that is when the groups are being made up for 11.30am tee off.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 31 May 2024?

Thu, 30 May 2024 17:22:53 GMT

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd June; Course Closed, as we are hosting the annual Sisters Club Tournament with a 10.30am start both days, and a field of 96

House Committee Duty; Saturday Stephen Paewai, Sunday Miranda Hobbs

Sisters Club; Members of our 3 Sister Clubs, Patea, Rarangi and Weedons, will be arriving Friday afternoon. We’re having a mix and mingle at the Citizens and Services Club from 6 pm, all welcome.

Saturday we have a shotgun start at 10.30 am the field is closed. Same time tee off on Sunday. I have a couple of spare spots if anyone would like to play.

Thanks to all those that have offered to help, anyone else that might have a spare couple of hours I can find a job.

Members note the course is closed Saturday and Sunday. You may get 9 holes after 3 pm

Thanks to the Greens staff for all the work you’ve been doing to get the course ready for the tournament. Stephen.

Coronation Cup; Last weekend finals proved too tough for our team. Course ratings mean players from the smaller clubs get extra shots on the longer par courses, and we were generally out played, and giving shots. That been said, we have to acknowledge the efforts put in by all who played from each club. There was good golf played, in good conditions. Wairoa the eventual winners, along with Puketiritiri and Pongaora, all had two match wins to tie on 4 points each. The count back on individual games went narrowly in Wairoa's favour, ahead of Puketiritiri and Pongaora. Dannevirke was in 4th place. We need to take heart in the fact, that this year we finished in 4th place in a Golf HB wide competition, which involves all 17 Clubs. Thank you to our team for giving it their best, and to our selectors, supporters, and caddies for their assistance.

Tuesday 3rd June; Seniors, just a quick reminder, t hat on the 4th of June we will be playing at Norsewood golf ⛳️ course tee of time is 10.30 . The cost $15 . Hope to see you . Peter Johnston club captain.

Being Kings Birthday again, we have members involved with Sisters Club at home, The Evans family playing in the Feilding match play tournament, and members away in Taumaranui for their Annual match play. As mentioned by Stephen, their may be time to get in 9 holes after 3pm Saturday or Sunday, but otherwise the course is closed, as all carts are required for the tournament, and we have a shot gun start each day from multiple tees. Travel well and play well.

Good Golfing, ��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 24 May 2024?

Thu, 23 May 2024 17:40:31 GMT

Saturday 25th May; Club day with card draw at 11.30am. Match Committee Duty, anyone who is around please. Wiffin Cup matches if your opponent is around. House Committee Bazil Mott.

Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May; Coronation Cup finals at Onga Onga. The four Clubs contesting the finals are Wairoa, Puketiritiri, Dannevirke and Pongaroa. The Dannevirke team in playing order is TeWai hauiti, Zane Gregory, Shane Evans, Tama Petera, Mike Matthews, Tony Neslon, Richie Gray, Eru Hauiti, Bryan Burt, Sean Edwards, Norm Evans, Gillis Te Ture, with the Reserves being, Timmy Bell and Raniera Hauiti. Unfortunately Mark Arnold had to with draw as he tested positive with Covid yesterday. Any members willing to assist as caddies? I know we start 7.30am Saturday with 2 rounds, and a slightly later start Sunday with one round to be played. Any assistance appreciated.

Championships; Congratulations to all the winners last weekend. Played in great autumn conditions, with the course still providing some summer run. Ladies Senior, Margaret Stephenson, Ladies Intermediate Margaret Treacy, Ladies Junior Rainier Arnold. Men Senior ( to be played 8th June) Intermediate men Amrit Prasad, Intermediate B, Max Charmley, Junior Ronnie Turner, Junior B Jim Bassett. We done winners, and well done runners up.

Sisters Club; Thanks to all those who have offered to help. If anyone else would like to help let me know I’ll certainly be able to find you a job.

Members please note the course will be closed on Saturday 1 June and Sunday 2 June for the Sister Club Tournament. Regards Stephen

Greens Staff; Given we have had 60 mils of rain in the past couple of days, things have changed at our course. The bare patches may or may not recover before winter (subject to growth) so the staff have asked for some assistance from members to protect what we have. In the short term, if there is a track, please use it, If there is a bare patch of ground, please refrain from driving carts, pulling trundlers, or simply walking on it. Treat the course like you would a newly sown lawn at home. We don't know what the winter has ahead for us, so the better we protect it now, the better our chances at keeping it open all the time. As members we are all guardians of our course, not just Mike and the match committee. If you see visitors, or green fee players treating our fairways etc badly, speak to them politely. If they don't know they are doing wrong they won't change their behaviour. The is simply no use telling everyone upstairs what you observed two weeks later. If need be, temporary fencing will be erected, but our first request is for common sense to prevail. And yes, the tee blocks will be widened slightly to assist.

Driveway; Management committee, met, discussed and agreed. The speed hump stays, as is where is. If you have been into the course since sealing, you know where it is, so keep your speed down, and you won't hit it, and hit the roof of your car. Paint will be added, but when our busy committee members are free to do so, not because any individual member thinks it has to be done yesterday. Part two, regarding the surplus chip. There was a plan than has been interrupted. The chip was swept to the middle, and a road sweep truck was going to pick it all up. Unfortunately the truck is broken down presently. Early next week, it will be swept again, and the chip will be picked up by shovel and broom. Sweeping it off the side of the road wasn't an option, as the chip would then be a problem for the mowers.

Big weekend for the Coronation Cup team. Good luck and play well.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 17th May 2024?

Thu, 16 May 2024 19:20:17 GMT

Saturday 18th May; Championship Finals Day. Mens Junior B final is over 27 holes, and Ladies Junior is over 18 holes, all other matches are 36 holes. Owing to family commitments the Men's senior final Craig Nash v Syd Hikawai won't be played until Saturday 8th June.

Start time 8.30am, Junior B Men David Kerr v Jim Bassett, 8.36am Junior Men Curtis Mabey v Ronnie Turner, 8.42 Ladies Intermediate, Sue Burlace v Margaret Treacy, 8.48 Intermediate B, Max Charmley v Chris Peck, 8.54 Intermediate men, TeWai Hauiti v Amrit Prasad, 9.00am Senior Ladies Margaret Stephenson v Susie Kerr, 9.06am Junior Ladies Chris Riddell v Rainier Davies -Arnold (18 Hole final) Club Day; Fours will be made up from 11.00am onward, from the shop under starters orders, as Championships have right of way. Please note, lunch will be provided for Championship players.

Coronation Cup Finals team; The team from the first rounds will contest the finals next weekend at Onga Onga. Can the team please meet in the kitchen at 10am this Saturday

Sister Clubs; Another reminder the Sisters Club quadrangular tournament is being played at the Dannevirke Golf Club on Saturday 1 June and Sunday 2 June, just over a fortnight away. Last chance for anyone that wants to play. We still need a bit of assistance on the bar, in the shop, a plate for morning tea. Thanks to those who have already put their hand up. Remember many hands make light work Regards Stephen

Black Beauty Travel Group; Can members avail themselves for a meeting following the official prize giving, and Club draw around Saturday at 4pm

Lots of golf for our members over the next three weeks with Championships, Coronation Cup Final, and Sisters Club. The continued dry weather is good for golfers as we still have summer run, and dry conditions to play. Winter will come soon enough. Good luck to all involved in matches this weekend.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 10th May 2024?

Thu, 09 May 2024 17:38:51 GMT

Saturday 11th May; Card draw 11.30am Duty Zane & Bryan House Committee Drum. Round 1 Wiffin Cup Matchplay, plus any Championship semi finals that haven't been played.

Saturday 18th May; Club Championship finals

Ladies; Last Monday a team of 4 Ladies played in and won the HBPB round of the National Team's Event, congratulations well done.

Wednesday 15th 1st round Fredericksen Cup (0 - 54).

Hole In One; Yours truly managed an ace on number 7 hole (Cabbage Tree) on Friday 3rd May. All in all a good day, shooting 78, 42 stablefords, and turning 65 years old.

Sisters Club; A meeting for Sister Club members Wednesday 15 May 7.00 pm at Merrylees.

For those playing in the tournament payment is now due. Please pay your entry fee and your shirt money into the Dannevirke Golf Club Sister Club Account 02 0612 0148647 83 and put your name as the reference

We still need help with the bar, in the shop, with the BBQ and trundlers please. If you are here on King’s Birthday Weekend please consider giving up two and a half hours to support the tournament. Remember the Club do very well financially from this tournament. Thanks to those who have already offered to help.

There are still places available if you wish to play, just let me know. Regards Stephen

Eagles Golfing Society of Nz (inc); Annual fundraising raffle to promote & foster junior golf in New Zealand. (copy of prizes attached) We have been sent 34 books of tickets to sell during May for this worthy cause. Tickets are $2 each or a book of 10 for $20. If you purchase the book you receive 2 x Srixon Red soft balls. Tickets will be in the Club house from tomorrow Friday 10th May. Ask any of our Eagle Members, Johnny Edwards, Max Charmley, Rodney Henricksen, Warren Ridge, Stephen Prenter, or myself. Thankyou to our members for their ongoing support of this raffle.

Has been very cool this week, so maybe the ball won't fly as far. Who knows, head on out, and have a hit over the weekend.

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe��

What's On 2nd May 2024?

Thu, 02 May 2024 09:36:03 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday 4th May; Club Champs semi Finals, 11.30am card draw for balance of field. Match Committee duty Timmy House Committee Stephen

Golf Hawkes Bay Pennants; Competition for this year wound up last week after five rounds. The top two teams from each division now play finals. Unfortunately we don't have any teams in the finals this year, but after five round Champ Division 1 finished 5th, Champ 3 finished 6th, and Handicap 2 & 4 both finished 3rd. Thanks to all players and team organizers who have made themselves available this year. Pennats offers both experience in match play, plus a chance to play other GHB courses.

Wiffin Cup; The draw is attached, with first round games to be played on or before Sat 13th May, Round 2 is Saturday 17th June. Ample time to contact your opponent and get these matches played please.

Sister Clubs; One month to go and we’ll have 70 visitors from our 3 Sister Clubs contesting the 52 ^nd playing of the Sister Club Quadrangular Tournament. If you want to play, put your name on the list in the foyer. Also, we need assistance to run the tournament. If you are able to help and have a spare couple of hours either on Saturday 1 June or Sunday 2 June please contact Stephen Paewai.

We may need at up to 40 trundlers, this will make it easier for our visitors rather than having their vans cluttered with an assortment of trundlers. Regards Stephen.

Driveway; The excess chip has now been swept, and picked up. Two speed bumps have been added, one about 50 meters inside the gate, and the other at the entry to the car park. Speed restrictions continue to apply.

The predicted rain was minimal (4mm in town) so there may still be some summer run out there. Come on out and enjoy it while it lasts.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 26 April 2024?

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:09:30 GMT

Saturday 27th April; Card draw 11.30am, Heading to Championship semi finals on

Saturday 4th May, please be up to date for these matches to happen. Match committee duty Stephen & Joe, House Johnny Edwards

Sunday 28th April; GHB Pennant Competition Round 5. Championship 1 are away at Hastings, Champ 3 and Handicap are home, and Handicap 4 plays at Maraenui. . Dannevirke tees 1 and 10 are booked for Pennants starting at 10.30am, concluding at 11.50 (9x 10 minute intervals)

Monday 29th April; Match Committee Meeting, Mangatera Hotel middle bar 7pm

Sister Clubs; Saturday 1 June and Sunday 2 June we are hosting the 52 ^nd playing of the Sister Club tournament with approximately 70 visitors playing. If you can spare a couple of hours either on the Saturday or the Sunday please let me know, thanks to those that have already volunteered. Also if you would like to play there is a list in the foyer by the door to the men’s locker room. Regards Stephen

Designated car parks; Car parks facing the club house have designated position names on them. Please keep them free for those people

Bunkers, divots, pitch marks; We have a handful of members who spend many hours raking bunkers for us. That doesn't mean if you go in them you don't need to rake them. Please always without exception, rake the bunkers before exiting to remove foot and ball marks. Likewise pitch marks on greens and divots on fairways and in the rough should be repaired or replaced.

Trundler Shed; Yet again can I remind members using the trundler shed, If you walk out and just push the door behind you, it is not locked. You need to push the bottom right hand button once the door is closed, so that the electronic locking devise can work. PLEASE, the door is being left unlocked day after day.

Plenty of Golf happening at the Club this weekend. Good luck to members playing matches and Pennants.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe ��

What's on 18 April 2024?

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:24:48 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday 20th April; 11.30am Card draw, Match Committee (anyone who is available) . Please continue any Champions matches that have fallen behind schedule. House Committee duty Barbara Maher

Saturday 20th April; Cape Turnagain 27 Hole Mens & Ladies Tournament. (Round 3 Ruahine Rosebowl) 8am Cuppa, 8.30am Tee off. Entry fee $30 includes competition, lunch, and a light evening meal. For any ladies playing, your tee off is also at 8.30am, and you are welcome to play the 27 hole, but your tournament results will be done on the first 18 holes only. Please note, no eftpos available. Please bring cash. Entries or enquiries to John Sedcole at mikiseddy@gmail.com or phone 3743446

Dannevirke players, the Mike, TP, Bernie bus will leave Drums at 6.30am Saturday if you want a ride out

Ladies; Our ladies won their pennants match against Waipukurau at Maraenui last Thursday 6-2 individual matches and 3 1/2 - 1/2 for the four ball. Cheers Margaret

Sisters Club; I needed to get the order in for the tournament shirt, however I’ll give people till Sunday to order their shirt, but you need to contact me.

It would be great to get more players so if you’re interested please put your name on the list in the foyer. I’ve had a couple of offers of help. We just need a couple of hours of your time either on Saturday 1 June or Sunday 2 June. Please contact me. Regards Stephen

Driveway; President Peter has today completed some repair work on the side of our driveway into the course, in preparation for sealing. Some areas have been marked with Cones. Please treat these areas with the utmost respect. I know many of you get upset with cones on the road, but this is on our road, so slow down and avoid the edges. Weather permitting, the road may be sealed next Tuesday.

State Highway 2; Bridge maintenance on State Highway 2 (SH2) near Dannevirke. (public notification)

From 9am Monday 29 April for the duration of 6 days (weather permitting), essential bridge maintenance and asphalt work will begin at Tamaki River Bridge on SH2, near Tamaki River Road, Tahoraiti. These works are scheduled to end on Saturday 4 May at 5pm.

Due to the narrowness of the bridge we need to close it to all traffic while this work is completed. Closing the bridge will enable crews to complete the work faster, minimising ongoing disruption to road users. The bridge will be closed 24 hours a day while work is underway with the following detour in place for traffic:

Southbound traffic will detour Laws Road, onto Top Grass Road then to Tamaki River Road.
Northbound traffic will detour Maharahara Road to Kumeti Road, onto Top Grass Road and then to Laws Road

The detour route is suitable for HMPV and is expected to add between 10-15 minutes to journey times.

Where required, school buses, emergency services and over dimension vehicles can be convoyed through the site when needed.

Thank you for your patience and understanding of these works.

For more information please contact HNO-PN@nzta.govt.nz .

A bit of information to take in tonight. For those heading to the Cape Saturday, or staying home playing matches, good luck. As always travel safely.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 12 April 2024?

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:44:29 GMT

Saturday 13th April; 11.30am Card draw, plus Championship Matchplay Round 2. Match Committee Duty Mike and Bernie, House Majken Webster

Sunday 14th April; GHB Pennants Round 4. Championship 1 are away at Hawkes Bay, Championship 3 are at Wairoa, Handicap 2 at Maraenui, and Handicap 4 at home. Tees 1 and 10 are booked at 11am for Pennants. Six tee times on 1 and three on 10. Pennants have right of way please

Saturday 20th April; Cape Turnagain Men & Women's 27 Hole tournament. Round 3 of the Ruahine Rosebowl.

Sisters Club; King’s Birthday Weekend 1 and 2 June . Anyone wishing to play there is now a list in the foyer by the entrance to the Men’s Locker Room. The tournament shirt, a list is in the upstairs lounge, this weekend will be the last opportunity to order a shirt so if you haven’t already done so and want a shirt put your name down, the cost is $57.00.

We need help to run the tournament, if you have a spare couple of hours on the Saturday or Sunday please let me know. Remember the Club benefit from holding this tournament. Regards Stephen

Coronation Cup Zone Play; Our team was successful last weekend, winning Zone 3, to go onto the finals on May 25th and 26th. We completed team wins against Cape Turnagain, Porongahau, and Takapau to gain maximum six points. Five players went through the weekend undefeated, Zane Gregory, Eru Hauiti, Mark Arnold, Sean Edwards and myself. We should also acknowledge the efforts of Johnny Edwards who played number 3 for his old club Cape Turnagain. Johnny also went through the weekend undefeated. Zone finalists are Wairoa, Te Pohue, Pongaroa and Dannevirke, with the finals in Zone 1, but as yet the venue has not been confirmed. A vote of thanks go to Captain Mike for running the office all weekend, Rainier Angela and Gillian for their efforts in the kitchen, along with Syd and other helpers. As a club we put on lunch Saturday, team members brought along an impressive array of food for an evening meal, plus Rainier, Gillian and Syd, cooked breakfast for our team Sunday morning. Thank you one and all. Great to see that our members can and will go the extra mile to provide meals similar to those received over the years at the country clubs. Great effort. Thanks also to our bar staff Bazil, Stephen and Dipak, and anyone else who helped with the bar.

Although daylight saving has finished, I haven't had notice from Mike to change Saturday Club starting time to 11am, so this week we remain at 11.30am. Looking at the Championship sheets, matches are running well with some ahead of time. Please keep these matches going, and remember Semi finals are down for Saturday 4th May, and finals are definitely on Saturday 18th May. If the weather does interrupt this weekend, we have Saturday 20th and 27th, plus the afternoon of Anzac day to get matches up to date prior to Semi finals day.

Good golfing folks. ��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 4th April 2024?

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:31:56 GMT

Evening all,

Obituary ; It is with sadness, I report the passing of Alex Hall (Life member) Son Colin called our Secretary to say Alex passed away on Monday 25th March aged 99 years. As a life member Alex continued to send the Club a $100 donation each year, his Membership card arrived between his passing and his funeral service on Thursday 28th , and was put in his casket. President Peter sent the following message,

Miranda messaged me yesterday, to relay your message of the sad news – of the passing of Alex. Thank you for letting the Golf Club know.

Alex definitely had a good innings. There are still a good number of members who remember Alex for the volunteer work he carried out, helping make the Golf course what it is today.

We also remember his golfing ability well.

On behalf of the Golf Club, I wish to express our sincere condolences, and let you know that we will be flying the flag for the next few days, as a mark of respect for Alex and your family.

Yours Sincerely

Peter Greatbatch

(Club President)

Colins wife Sue replied;

Thank you for your lovely message which I have passed on to Colin.

We will be interring Alex’ ashes in the Mangatera Cemetery on Monday 29th April at 11.00am. It will be a brief service to place him with Margaret and then it is Alex’ shout at the Mangatera Tavern. We feel that is quite a fitting place to gather as it is where he and Margaret used to celebrate wedding anniversaries and birthdays etc.

If you or any of the club members who still remember him would like to join us you would be most welcome.

Saturday 6th April; Coronation Cup Zone play at Dannevirke (Rounds 1 and 2) This involves 48 players (12 tee times) from Dannevirke, Cape Turnagain, Takapau and Porongahau starting at 8am. Can the team members please be on course by 7am for a meeting etc House Committee; duty is Dipak Makan. Given we will have about 50 visitors can members please assist Dipak as required.

Club Championships; The second round for the groups of 16, can be played before, but also on Saturday 13th April. The groups of 32 please keep moving so that as many second round games are completed before Sat. 13th. If any members have agreed to a date to play, please email Captain Mike, so he is aware what is happening

Club members are welcome to play from 10.30am onwards, but please check in at the shop and follow tee instructions from Captain Mike. Limited carts available to members as they are booked for Coronation Cup.

Sunday 7th April; Coronation Cup (Round 3) 9 am tee off. Club golf available under shop starters orders.

Tuesday 9th April; Mangatera Hotel sponsored LVA tournament at Dannevirke. Tee off from 10am after morning tee.

Wednesday 10th April; Women's golf 10am start. 2nd round Club Championship others Nett round. 11th April Pennants round 2 Waipukurau at Maraenui

Saturday 20th April; Cape Turnagain, Advance notice Men & Women's 27 Hole tournament Saturday 20th April. Details to follow

Sisters Club; For those members that are about on King’s Birthday Weekend we are looking for support for the Sisters Club tournament. We need players, the cost is $100 which includes afternoon tea and dinner each day of the tournament and the chance to win heaps of prizes and make a lot of new friends. Payment of the entry fee can be made direct to the Dannevirke Golf Club Sister Club Account 02 0612 0148647 83 reference your name. We also need general assistance with running the tournament, so if you’ve got a couple of hours help is needed with morning tea, bbq lunch, bar and scoring. If you can help please contact Stephen Paewai. Some our visitors will require trundlers so if you can assist with this please let me know.

Members may have seen the shirt we are getting for the tournament. There’s an order sheet in the office, the cost is $57.00. orders need to be in by 20 April. Regards Stephen

Captains Comments; (from Captain Mike) Could the Coronation players please bring one or more plates for a shared dinner on Saturday evening. For our new team members, when we go to the country clubs they always put on a substantial meal for us, and this is our turn to pay back. I'm cooking a couple of chickens, but anything savory, vegetable etc please. Don't be shy. Any member who can assist in the kitchen Saturday/ Sunday please email Mike on mikematthews058@gmail.com . If he has too many offers, he can then inform you. Coronation Cup team breakfast at the Clubhouse Sunday morning at 7.30am.

Thanks to Hamish at Dannevirke Pharmacy for donating 2 new First Aid Kits for club use Mike

I am sure tonight's Obituary will have many members remembering the late Alex Hall. In his years at Dannevirke he did not hit it far, but was very accurate. He used to leave his trundler in a particular place on number 16, and his tee shot would always be within a meter of two of where he had parked it. A very strong match player. Many a single figure golfer would be told what they had to shoot to beat him, in handicap match play.. A tireless worker for our Club.

Best wishes to our team for this weekends Coronation Cup, and any members playing Championship matches. Don't forget daylight saving ends Sunday morning!

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe��

What's On 28 March 2024?

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:06:12 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday 30th March; Card draw 11.30am. (No starter assigned) House Committee Tony Neilson. Please continue round 1 and 2 Championship matches

Saturday 6th / Sunday 7th April; Coronation Cup Zone Play; We are set to host this years Zone 3 competition, with the new zone makeup. Clubs in our Zone are Cape Turnagain, Dannevirke, Takapau and Porongahau. A slight change in format this year with 2 matches being played Saturday, and one Sunday morning. There is space for Club day, as there is 48 players in the Zone play, but please note these matches have right of way, and starting tees will be under the control of the office. Carts may also be limited. The Dannevirke team in playing order is Zane Gregory, Richie Gray, Tewai Hauiti, Tama Petera, Tony Neilson, Mark Arnold, Sean Edwards, Bryan Burt, Shane Evans, Eru Hauiti, Norm Evans, Gillies Te ture. Reserves Raniera Hauiti, Timmy Bell, Mike Matthews.

Sisters Club; On King’s Birthday weekend, 31 May – 3 June the Dannevirke Golf Club will be hosting the 52 ^nd playing of the Sisters Club event. At this stage we have 70 confirmed visitors from the Patea, Rarangi and Weedons Golf Clubs attending. We’ll need some help hosting them, we need at least 30 players, the home club needs to have the biggest team, entry fee will be approximately $100 which covers afternoon tea and a meal on Saturday and Sunday, prizes including approaches and long drives. We require assistance with morning tea on both days and assistance with scoring and help behind the bar. If you are interested in playing, helping or both please let myself or Peter Greatbatch know.

As you can imagine with a field of 100 plus over 2 days this is a big event for the Dannevirke Golf Club so if you can please support this event. There will be a meeting of all those interested on Wednesday 3 April at 7.00 pm at the Golf Club. Regards Stephen

The forecast is not looking that great for the long weekend. If weather permits, come on out and have a round, and bring visiting family and friends with you. If you are traveling, please drive safely. Wishing all members and readers of What's On a Happy Easter weekend

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe ��

What's On 21 March 2024?

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:35:00 GMT

Saturday 23rd March; 11.30am Card Draw. Match Duty Richie & Syd, House Duty Angela Farrell. Please keep Championship matches on target.

Sunday 24th March ; Round 3 Golf HB Pennants with Champ 1 away at Onga Onga, Champ 3 and Handicap 4 away at Hawkes Bay, and Handicap 2, away in Wairoa.

Pongaroa 27 hole Strokeplay Tournament; 8am start, lunch and light meal provided. Round 2 of the Ruahine Rosebowl competition.

Ladies; March 23 & 27 1st round of ladles club Championship others Irish Stb. April 3rd back to 10am start time competition LGU medal, Aotearoa Cup, Coronation medal, Veterans Trophy. Shootout Qualifying. Thanks Joy

Twilight Golf; Thursday 28th March will see twilight golf conclude for the 2024 season. A BBQ will follow golf. Tee off no later than 5.30pm please

Coronation Cup; With the new zones in place, we will be hosting on the weekend of Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April. The zone clubs for the next 4 years are Dannevirke, Cape Turnagain, Takapau, and Porangahau. Team to be anounced this weekend, and in next weeks W.O. One change in format is that we will play two rounds Saturday and one Sunday. Reason being, if the weather turns bad Saturday, we have the option of playing 27 holes, then completing the second round Sunday morning before the third round. Not necessarily ideal, but an option all the same.

DANNEVIRKE HIGH SCHOOL AMBROSE GOLF TOURNAMENT, 2024

This year we had 41 teams (123 players) participating in our annual fundraiser golf tournament. The hole-in-one for $20,000 was not struct. Hopefully someone is lucky next year. This helped us raise about $4500.00 on the day apart from the donations from the sponsors.

A special thanks to all the sponsors who sponsored a hole, gave us prizes and contributed in one way or the other to make this a success. A big thanks to Scanpower Limited for being the main sponsor and Dannevirke Golf Club for letting us use the golf course free of charge. Thanks, Mike Matthews, for helping on the day.

I would like to thank all those people who played in this tournament and all the teachers and students/prefects who helped to make this tournament a huge success.

(Amrit Prasad – teacher in-charge for golf)

Membership cards and bag tags, Miranda will be in the shop Saturday between 10am and 12 noon to distribute membership envelopes. Anyone wanting to pay their sub while Miranda is on site, are welcome to do so.

Club is not a bank; If possible can members please arrive at the Golf Club with cash for the competition. It has become very time consuming processing cash outs and eftpos payments for shop sales etc while trying to sort the groups for the day. For obvious reasons we don't hold much cash, so getting it from town before arrival will assist the Match Committee starters.

Another weekend with members spread far and wide to compete in competition golf, either at Pennants or the Pongaora Strokeplay Tournament. Good luck to you all, and travel safely.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe��

What's On 7 March 2024?

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:12:30 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday 9th March ; 11.30am Round 1, Championship matchplay; Duty; Match Tim & Chalky House.

While Round 1 is listed for this Saturday, round 2 is not until the 13th of April. Senior and Intermediate B only have 16 in their field, so playing 8 matches by April 13th should not be an issue. For Intermediate A, and Junior A & B, having additional players, we need to play the first 2 rounds by April 13th. Please contact your opponent (not me) if you aren't going to be around this weekend, so they are aware they don't have a match. All the email addresses are above so not an onerous job.

Sunday 10th March ; Round 2 GHB Pennant Competition, Championship 1 and 3 are both at Maraenui, Handicap 2 at Waipukurau, and Handicap 4 at Waipawa. Good luck

Sunday 10th March; Norsewood 27 Hole Stroke play Tournament. Round 1 of the 2024 Ruahine Rosebowl. Start time 8am. Lunch and evening meal provided. Please if you can get up to Norsewood please do so, as its always good to support our Rosebowl Clubs. With 40 players out for Pennants and the LVA, we could be short on numbers, so if you can, please head to Norsewood

Saturday 16th March; Dannevirke High School Ambrose Golf Tournament

Just to remind you all the DHS Ambrose golf tournament will be held on Saturday 16th March. Get your team of three ready and register by ringing school on 06 373 8302 or put your names down at the noticeboard at the club. You can enter on the day. Remember the tee-off is at 11.00 am . We will have bbq, drink sales around the course, haggle hole and raffles - some great prizes to be won.

Come and enjoy the game of golf and at the same time help the school raise some money to improve the facilities for our students. Hole in One, $20 000 on first Hole-in-one on Hole No 3 sponsored by Dannevirke High School.

Thanks Amrit.

North Island LVA Tournament; Donald Speedy is leading a tour party to the North Island LVA tournament at Ohope next week. . Practice round Sunday, Tournament Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. home Thursday, resting Friday. A group of 18 going from Dannevirke. Best of luck for the Golf.

We are now into Autumn Golf, and with that comes plenty of opportunity to get out playing. We have members heading in all directions this week end, so please travel safely and play well.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 29 February 2024?

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:48:13 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday 2nd March; Card Draw 11.30am Summer Cup and Championship matches.(optional) Match Committee duty, Bryan & Mike House Bazil Mott

Saturday 9th March; Club Championships, Round 1 Matchplay

Seniors; Cancellation of 3 day Classic Tournament. We have unfortunately made the decision to cancel the upcoming 3 day Classic, due to lack of entries .For those of you who have paid, a refund will be due. Warren will be contacting those affected in due course.

Ladies; Programme update, Changes to Ladies programme as follows

March 6 th No set competition

March 13th Nancy MacCormack 36 hole Foresomes.

17th March Crossman Cup at Hawke's Bay

20th March LGU Ball, Shootout Qualifying and Club Team Qualifying.

Thanks Joy

Championships; Please find attached the draws for the 2024 Club Championships (click appropriate button to download). The Open / Senior grade went through qualifying and were seeded by their gross scores. The Intermediate and Junior grades were seeded by Handicap Index. Dates; The first round of Championship Matchplay is set down for Saturday 9th March, however, we encourage players to communicate with their opponent, and matches can be played when suitable to both parties. Please note Intermediate A, and Junior A and B, have more than 16 players so it is important to get matches going. There is 113 names on this years Championships, and yes their will be errors. Too date we have added Max Charmley, Jim Morten and Grayson Fierabend. There will also be players despite several requests, who didn't withdraw, and don't want to play. These defaults will all happen in the first round, so at the end of the day, we the elected Match Committee do not believe this will change the two players who play the final on Saturday 18th May.

Have a great weekend. Good luck it you are playing a match.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 23 February 2024?

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:53:34 GMT

Saturday 24th February; Card draw 11.30am Three tee start this week, as there is a wedding behind number 9 at 3.30pm, so we won't use number 10 as a starting hole. Start only on 1,5 and 16. The front nine will close at 1pm please. Match Committee duty, Joe and Stephen

Downstairs Bar; Saturdays prize giving will be in the Downstairs bar, as the wedding is upstairs. It is Rainier & Marks wedding Saturday, with several members involved. Our best wishes to the happy couple.

Sunday 25th February, Golf HB Pennants Round 1. We have four teams playing this year, with Championship 1 at home (11.30am tee off. No 1 tee is booked for 6 start times, number 10 for 3 start times. Pennants has right of way) Championship 3 are away at Hastings GC, Handicap 2 at Hawkes Bay, and Handicap 4 at Onga Onga.

Monday 26th February; President Peter and his staff will be pouring the concrete at the entrance way. For safety reasons the entrance will be closed between 10am and 2pm. If you want to play golf, thats ok, but you need to be through the entrance before 10am, and cannot come out until 2pm. There will be concrete trucks and a pump on site, so please keep clear.

Marae Golf Tournament; A very good day on Saturday with a field of 80 players. The Dave Barber Memorial Cup was won by Johnny Edwards who shot an 83, not bad for someone turning 86 next month. He was a hugely popular winner. The Marae trophy was won by the Makirikiri team of Johnny Edwards, Rhea Hazners, Jamie Hazners, Tony Peeti, Chappy Maniapoto and Stephen Paewai.

I’d just like to acknowledge the Dannevirke Golf Club, the Greens staff, our hosts from Whiti Te Ra Marae and all the Club members who supported the tournament.

Over $3,000.00 was raised for the Whiti Te Ra Marae.

Results (first 3 only)

Senior men 1 ^st Richie Gray 39 pts, 2 ^nd Jamie Hazners 37 pts, 3 ^rd Henare Ruwhiu 36 pts

Intermediate men 1 ^st Johnny Edwards 41 pts, 2 ^nd Ray Martin 39 pts, 3 ^rd Walter Harrison 37 pts

Junior men 1 ^st John Timu 40 pts, 2 ^nd Bernie Williams 37 pts, 3 ^rd Lui Paewai 37 pts

Ladies 1 ^st Steph Bartlett 47 pts, 2 ^nd Angela Farrell 39 pts, 3 ^rd Erana Edwards 38 pts

Non golfers 1 ^st JJ Carberry, 2 ^nd Carole Currie, 3 ^rd Paul Sciascia

Regards Stephen

Subscriptions; (From Miranda) Annual Subs will be charged out on 1 March. Might be a good time for everyone that pays by installment to update the amount they are paying:

weekly payment is now $12.00

fortnightly payment $24.00

monthly payment $52.00

There are still some members paying $10.00 per week - this amount is two years out of date. Can members please check to make sure that we have a current email or postal address on file. A member list with address and email details will be available in the shop from Wednesday 21 Feb – please make any changes on this list and I will amended the records in Club Manager. Thanks Miranda

Club Shop; We ask members please to purchase drinks and food required during their round of golf before they tee off. The shop will be locked when unmanned, for security reasons.

Trundler Shed; A further reminder to members who use the trundler shed. The code pad opens the shed, but when leaving the lock button needs to be pushed, otherwise the lock is still on open, and the door can just be used without the code. Again for security reasons.

Championships; A final reminder, draws will be done next week for our matchplay to commence on Saturday 2nd March. If you don't wish to be included in the all in for Intermediate and Junior grades, please contact Captain Mike urgently. on mikematthews058@gmail.com The Open Championship qualifying rounds have concluded, and the seeding has been finalized.

Farm and Drive way; Our thanks to farm Committee member Roger Ransom (and helpers) for organising and executing the removal of water from under and beside the driveway. The water will now head to the large open drain under the fence on the eastern side. An open drain goes through the paddock on the right as you come in the drive, which will be fenced to keep stock out. Two lines of novaflo have extended into the paddock on the left, to drain a couple of springs, into the culverts under the road. In the next week or so, the ground that has been leveled between the road and the fence will be sown into grass, so please slow down and pass oncoming traffic on the road, rather than running over the newly sown areas. Fences will be reinstated as soon as possible.

Much of this work has been made possible with proceeds from the house on Tamaki River Road. Some of it maintenance, and some long overdue improvements around the farm and course.

Plenty of opportunity to get some golf in this weekend, with Club day and Pennants. Please show respect for our wedding couple and their guests, (give them space) Have a great weekend.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 16th February 2024?

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:51:09 GMT

Saturday February 17th; Marae Tournament 11am tee Off. This is the annual fundraiser for our local Marae. Post entries accepted

Wednesday 21st February; The Women’s 2024 season starts Wednesday 21 st February with the annual Captain’s team v Secretary’s team (stb) Tee off at 9.30 am. Thanks very much, Joy

Sunday 25th February ; Round 1 GHB Pennants Competition; Championship 1, plays at home, Handicap 2 at Hawkes Bay, and Handicap 4 at Onga Onga

Club Championships; A reminder Matchplay starts on Saturday 2nd March. Intermediate and Junior grades will be drawn, with everyone in and seeded by handicap index. Again if you don't wish to be part of the draw, please notify Captain Mike urgently so we can remove your name. All members removed from previous years, plus those who have already emailed Mike, don't need to contact him again.

Great to see the members who put their names forward at the AGM, getting involved with their committee work. We should acknowledge the way the House Committee has gone about their business with their roster. Getting involved with the running of your club, is rewarding . Don't be put off by the detractors. Healthy committees make a healthy Club.

Looking forward to taking part in our local Marae fundraiser on Saturday. This annual event brings guests from near and far, with the Golf Club donating the use of our course for the day. Always a great day.

Good Golfing,��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 9th February 2024?

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:23:04 GMT

Friday 9th February; Friday competition this week will be played at the Norsewood Golf Club. Vehicles departing Mangatera car park 10.30am. Tee of from 11am

Saturday 10th February; Card draw 11.30am. Second round Senior / Open Championship Qualifying. Match Committee duty Mark / TP, House Committee Drum

Saturday 17th February; Marae Tournament. The popular Marae Tournament is being held next Saturday, 11.00 am start. Please put your name on the sheet on the noticeboard.

GHB Pennants Competition 2024; Starting Sunday 25th February. This year we have 4 teams entered Championship 1, Handicap 2, 3 and 4. All Pennants competitions are Sundays, except for Handicap 3 which has a Saturday round at Karamu on Saturday 13th April. The confirmed dates for this years competition are Sunday 25th February, Sunday 10th March, Sunday 24th March, Sunday 14th April, Sunday 28th April, Finals day Sunday 12th May. Members wishing to be involved in this years competition, please add your name to the list in the foyer.

Entrance off Tamaki River Road; Work has commenced on repairing the entrance off Tamaki River Road. Contractors have dug out the entrance, which will be concreted, to stop the area being ripped up by trucks turning around there after unloading metal in the pitt across the road. Temporary Entrance . Members can cross the grassed area, on the main road side of our normal entrance, and enter through the gates as normal. Please approach the area slowly, and beware of traffic coming toward you. It has been made as idiot proof as possible. We will be off it for at least a week after the concrete is poured .Please observe and follow signage etc.

Member request; One of our lady members is a very keen sauce maker. . If you have any large clean empty clear bottles with lids, please leave them on the table in the office for collection. We are talking spirit bottles Gin or Vodka, and clear wine bottles etc with lids. I know they are collectors item now, but if you have any flagons, she would love a couple of them too please. We will advise when the collection has been over supplied, so there is no rush to empty that new bottle of Gin.

We've had a great week out at our Club, with the three day Tararua District Council sponsored 3 day Motor Homes Association tournament concluding at Dannevirke on Monday.. The event brought 40 something players and spouses to our District for 3 days of golf at Eketahuna, Pahiatua, and Dannevirke. Thanks to Michael and his team who arranged the golf and prize giving on Monday evening, and to the members, who prepared, presented and washed up following a roast dinner for our guests. Thanks also to our bar staff. Tuesday being Waitangi day, we had a field of 78 for the annual Maori v Pakeha match. Thank you so much to our members for your support, in what has become a very popular event each year. Some very good scoring saw the Pakeha team come out on top with a Stableford aggregate of 38 point something, with the Maori team about 3 stableford points behind. Sport at its best, coming together for a game of golf, a bit of banter, a bit of sledging, and a beer or two.. Great day.

Conditions are starting to prevail for those sneaky long players who enjoy a bit of Summer run. Summer at its best, is playing 9 holes around 7pm on the tranquil fairways of the Dannevirke Golf Club.

Great to see our members new and old, and our many guests playing our course. Its there to be played and enjoyed.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe��

What's On 1st February 2024?

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:45:56 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday 3rd February; Interclub with Fielding at Fielding. We were unable to get a big bus for this trip, so have two min buses booked. Mike requires a driver for the second bus please. He is offering to drive one. Remember we are leaving the Services & Citizens Club at 9.30am

Saturday 3rd February; For those not going to the Inter Club, there will be a card draw at 11.30am. Match Committee duty is Chalky, House Committee Majken Webster. Please keep Summer Cup matches going. There should be no first round matches outstanding after Tuesday 6th.

Monday 5th February; Final round of the Motor Homes Association Tournament at Dannevirke. Captain Mike is still looking for helpers around 5pm the dish up and wash up after the roast meal is served

Tuesday 6th February; Yes folks its that day again when we Pakeha members play the Maori members. Last year there was an even field of players, with the Pakeha team taking the honours. (aggregate stableford) Good luck to both teams. House Committee duty is Johnny Edwards. Johnny will require assistance please from 3pm, for the initial rush hour

Pennants; For the coming season we have three Pennant teams in the GHB competition. Championship 1, (6 man team) Handicap 2 and 4 (8 man teams) Yesterday we were advised by Golf HB that Wairoa are unable to take their place in Championship 3. We have been asked to fill that vacancy. To do so we require at least 14 players willing to play Championship Pennants (Off the stick) Pennant dates are all Sundays. 25th February, 10th March, 24th March, 14th April, and 28th April. Lat years Greenwood Cup team will be the core of Championship 1, so if you are looking at stepping up, this could be your opportunity. Please contact Captain Mike urgently, so we can get back to AJ at Golf HB

Correction; Last weeks W O stated the seeding for the open Championship would be done on Net. This is in fact Gross. A reminder that the two qualifying rounds are Tuesday 6th and Saturday 10th February

President ; President Peter has been asking for a couple of weeks now, where his planks for loading the Recycling bins had gone. The mystery has an ending, but whoever took them from the Golf Club, left them at Captain Mikes gate with a 4 Iron. Thanks for that, but really!

Number 7 Green; The open drains in front of number 7, have now been closed in and seed sown The Greens Staff ask that they remain as GUR, but please until further notice, and the grass grows, no trundlers or carts to drive or be pulled over the drains. Pretty obvious I would have thought, but apparently not.

The course is going to be busy over the next five days, so hopefully the weather plays its part. Good luck if you have a Summer Cup match, and also to our members heading to Fielding.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe��

What's On 26 January 2024?

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:41:22 GMT

Friday January 26th; The Friday boys trip to Norsewood has been has been postponed. There will be a shop competition run tomorrow for those looking for a game, . 12 noon card draw.

Saturday January 27th; Card draw 11.30am. Summer Cup matches to be progressed please. Match Committee duty ? House Committee Tony Neilson.

Saturday 3rd February; Inter club with Feilding at Feilding. 11.30am tee off. There is a list in the foyer for those wanting to travel by bus. Please put your names up before Tuesday 30th so Mike can decide the size of bus required.

Club Championships; The Senior / Open grade (Senior plus to 10 handicap) plus anyone who wants to qualify for the Open Championship. Once again the Match Committee has had a request for qualifying for this grade. In Order to have a field of 16 sorted by the first round of match play on Saturday 2nd March, there will be two qualifying rounds available for play. Best net from either round will be used to seed the draw (Only one card counts) Players can qualify on Tuesday 6th February or Saturday 10th February. Qualifying dates outside the two just mentioned will require approval from Captain Mike.. If a player wishes to qualify and misses the cut for top 16, they are unable to play in any other grade this year. Intermediate and junior grades will remain all members in and seeded by handicap index. If you wish to not be included in the Championship draw, please email Captain Mike mikematthews058@gmail.com , in the next two weeks.

Monday 5th February; The Motor homes Association three day tournament will conclude at Dannevirke on Monday 5th February, having already played Eketahuna and Pahiatua. Captain Mike is involved with running this event over the three days, and at the conclusion we put on a roast meal. The cooking is sorted, but we are asking for help please to serve the meal, and do the washing up afterwards. All members should be capable of washing a few dishes, so if you can assist, please contact Mike on the email above. If we are over subscribed with assistance, I am sure he will advise you.

Sister Club Kings Birthday weekend at Dannevirke; The Dannevirke Golf Club is hosting the 52nd playing of the Sisters Club Tournament. Meeting of all those interested in participating in this years tournament will be held next Wednesday, 31 January 7pm at the Saigon Bay in Barraud Street. Regards Stephen

CSHB Vets Golf; Another year is upon us with the opening season to be held at Dannevirke on the 13th February tee of 10.30. This year we are endeavouring to increase the numbers for our monthly games from our country clubs in the central area. So we have organised to take players down by bus leaving at 8am from Waipukurau. We will stop at Takapau and Norsewood clubs on the way down. The cost is only $15, f rom Waipukurau to Dannevirke return. For those who wish to use the bus please ring Gregg Lee 02108002202. Email gregleesixty5@gmail.co Peter Johnston. 0275878424. Last day for final confirmation if you would like to come by bus. 6 th February .

Plenty of Golf to be played in the next few weeks. Some important dates for qualifying etc, so please keep these in mind.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 19 January 2024?

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:01:56 GMT

What's On?

Saturday 20th January; The Summer Cup draw is out (below) so matches can commence. Saturday 27th is set for Round 1 matches, but they can be played early. Definately want to play round 2 on Saturday February 10th Match Committee duty, Anyone, roster still to be drawn up. House Committee Dipak.

Summer Cup Draw; M B Lilo v A Prasad, R Ward v J Garnett, B Williams V Te Wai Hauiti, W Ridge v B Brown, J Morton v B Burt, T Peeti v J Stephenson, Te Awa Albert v V Hales, S Prenter v N Carberry, C Maniapoto v Eru Hauiti, C Te Huki v Z Gregory, D Stewart v S Evans, P Drummond v G Daily, N Evans v T Bell, C Peck v Danial Feck, P Greatbatch , R Gray, B Mott v J Basset t

Saturday 3rd February; Feilding Inter-Club @ Feilding. There is a sheet in the clubhouse for members intending to go to Feilding. If we have sufficient numbers Captain Mike will order a bus, otherwise own transport.

Dannevirke Classic March 11th, 12th and 14th. If you were considering playing in the Classic on March 11,12 and 14 but are not sure how to enter, just follow these steps. The New Zealand Vets website is; www.nzvga.co.nz

Click on entry forms, Click on Dannevirke, Follow the prompts

Providing you enter your email address, you should receive an acknowledgement almost straight away. Cheers Gus. Any questions email Gus Terry trigus@slingshot.co.nz

Hot and dry weather can cause problems for our staff , just like wet weather. . Please refrain from taking carts and trunodlers between greens and bunkers, onto closely mowed surrounds, and tees. Tyre marks are plain to see, especially between tee markers. Please this should not be happening, go around them. If the grass gets dry, and dies off because of wear, you the golfer suffers. Good luck to those who made the cut for the Summer Cup, bring on 2025 for those who didn't.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 11 January 2024?

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:31:43 GMT

Happy new year to all our members. Tonight's edition is short, but it announces the recommencement of twilight, plus the start of the competition year.

Thursday 11th January; Twilight starts again for members and friends wanting to experience the joys of golf. Tee off is between 3.30 and 5.30. Any later it makes for a very late night.

We will be starting off on the front 9 and will be throwing in the middle 9’s occasionally and having a mix up on what colour tees we play on throughout the rest of the season.

We will also have a season ending BBQ on the last Twilight of the season. (date to be announced)

Saturday 13th January; Summer Cup qualifying round. Card draw 11.30am, Duty Mike and Bernie

Match Committee ; Captain Mike asks that all members who were nominated at the AGM in December, to please meet at 10am in the Downstairs bar. The programme for 2024 is to be discussed along with other matters. Please be on time to start at 10am before our first round of competition golf for the year.

Thanks

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe��

What's On 22 December 2023?

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:48:11 GMT

Saturday December 23rd; Card Draw 11.30am

Ladies Golf result; Congratulations Dannevirke Ashcott Team 2023 that played Hawkes Bay at Waipukarau on Wednesday

The Team was, Margaret Stephenson a draw, Sue Burlace win, Susie Kerr win, Marilyn Hall win, Elaine Swanney win, Joy Charmley win

11 points out of a possible 12 so a comprehensive win in extremely hot conditions so very well done. Thanks Val.

Tonight, What's On will sign off for another year and a summer break. Thank you to the members who have provided content for editions during the year. The purpose of What's On is to keep members informed of whats happening on our course and Club. I feel there is more news out there, but members are reluctant to provide it. That being said, always happy to copy and paste snippets from any event.

The course is open during the holidays, and mowing will continue when necessary. Take the time to take friends and family out to our course, and show them what a great asset Dannevirke Golf Club has.

Wishing all members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy new year. May 2024 be your year on the course

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 15 December 2023?

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:38:48 GMT

Saturday 16th December; 11.30am card draw

Tuesday 19th December; A reminder that our Xmas Cheer is on next Tuesday December 19 ^th at 10am with a $10 entry fee. At 9.30am we will hold our Annual General Meeting and Prizegiving.

It is imperative we get the AGM underway as close to 9.30am as possible, so we can get the golf teeing off at 10am . Cheers Gus

Thursday 21st December; Twilight Christmas Party; Tee off from 3.30 until 5.30pm (no later please, as it delays prize giving etc) On the night we have , fry bread, bbq, prizes for a range of things including best dressed (Xmas theme). Worst golf and there is now $100 in the kitty for 2’s, which must go!. Great range of prizes plus spot prizes. Food, there is an order form downstairs when you register to order and pay for your food then. That means that we can cook it all at once and have it ready within a certain time frame. This is available Thursday and Saturday.

We are now in the final run up to Christmas and the New Year. Last weekend we held a very successful Christmas Cheer with close to 140 in the field. Again our appreciation to Shires Fruit & Vege Mart for their sponsorship. Thanks to Marcus ransom & Glen McClelland for again manning the haggle hole on number 14. Member generosity plus $150 from Summer Websters raffle means a $1000 donation will be going to our local Rescue helicopter . The hams consumed at the haggle hole were sponsored by Dannevirke Vet Services, Glen McClelland & myself. A great day & night had by all.

We will let you all know next Thursday what is planned for the holiday period. Our course will be open, but mowing will be limited to days available, so just play the course as it is on the day. Our staff deserve a break.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 7 December 2023?

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:02:26 GMT

Saturday 9th December; Shires sponsored Christmas Cheer Tournament. $30 Entry fee 12 noon Shot Gun Start Course closed for the day to host this event.

Members draw Saturday 4pm $80.

We have nearly 140 players in this years field. There are currently 5 x groups of three, so we can take 5 more players only (contact Captain Mike on 021 402 043) NO post entries. Please arrive early for registration, Cash is still king, so please bring cash for your entry to speed the process up. For the non golfers, please register in the shop, so Mike can print a card from the system. Sausage sizzle available on number 9, and our thanks again to Marcus Ransom & Glen McClelland for running the haggle hole on number 14. Lui Paewai has offered to drive a courtesy van after the tournament, so please no drink driving.

Match Committee; If available, please meet at 10am sharp, for a brief meeting prior to the Christmas Cheer

Annual General Meeting; Held last Monday night, with approximately 50 members present. President Tony Peeti, retired after 4 years, and on behalf of all ourmembers and readers, our thanks to Tony for his time as President. Peter Greatbatch has moved into the hot seat. Congratulation Peter, and best wishes for your term as President. Vice President V Hales Captain Mike was re elected and his match committee members are Z Gregory (Vice Captain), P Gregory, B Williams, R Gray, N Evans, R Ward, J Clarke, B Burt, T Peeti, S Hikawai, T Bell, C Evans and D Lochead. Ladies Captain J Charmley Ladies Vice Captain G Borlase. Secretary / Treasurer M Hobbs House Committee; P Drummond, R Davie, B Mott, B Maher, J Edwards, T Nelson, D Makan, A Farrell, S Paewai, A Webster, M Webster. Greens Committee V Hales, R Ransom & J Walker. Farm Committee R Ransom & J Walker, . It is great to see some members taking on committee work for the first time. Thank you for putting your names forward. We look forward to your ongoing contribution to our club.

So here we are folks, Christmas Cheer 2023. Saturday will be one of the largest field we have had for some years. Go out and enjoy the day, but please, have respect for the groups behind you, by keeping up with the group in front of you. Its a stableford competition, so if you can't score on the hole, pick up and go to the next hole. Our Sponsor Suresh Patel is in the field, so please thank him and his family for their ongoing support of our Club.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 1 December 2023?

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:46:50 GMT

Saturday 2nd December ; Card Draw 11.30am Duty, Stephen & Joe

Monday 4th December; AGM in the clubhouse at 7.30pm. A reminder the annual booklets are available from the clubhouse, there has been no mass mail out this year. For members who cannot attend the AGM, and want a booklet mailed, please email the Secretary on dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz

Saturday 9th December; Shires sponsored Christmas Cheer, 12 noon shot gun start. Entry sheet is up in the clubhouse. Carts; Bookings for carts for Christmas Cheer must go through Captain Mike.

Golf Hawkes Bay; The annual programme setting meeting was held on Monday in Hastings. Now NZ Golf and Golf HB have set their programme, we can commence to build ours.

Discussion items. Coronation Cup. We now have 4 zones with 4 clubs in each. Waipukurau & Waipawa combined to get one team. There was discussion again on weather we want to redraw the zones. In our case Zone3 currently has Pongaroa, Cape Turnagain, Norsewood and Dannevirke. What is being proposed, is that our zone and the next one up, including Takapau, Waipukurau/Waipawa, Porongahau and Hastings will all go into a draw to get two new zones of four, which will stay in place for four years so that every club has a hosting year. This needs to be discussed at Club level and a voting direction will be needed for another GHB meeting in December. Weather we stay with the status quo or proceed with the new proposal will be decided on a one club one vote decision at that meeting.

Pennents; This competition also has a possible competition change. As some clubs have more players available, one option is to add Handicap division 5, Indications on Monday were that there were at least 3 teams for this grade, but six are required. Option 2, was to increase the number of players in all Handicap grades to 8, rather than the current 6. Championship Pennents do not change. Again this needs to be discussed at club level before December.

With the sale of the house completed this past year, there is plenty to report on at the AGM, so a good attendance would be great. President Tony is also standing down at this meeting, so come along and thank him for his service to the club.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 24 November 2023?

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 19:40:33 GMT

Saturday 25th November; Drummond Cup, 3 clubs plus your putter. Duty Norm & Craig

Club House Draw; Saturday 4pm in the clubhouse. The draw has reached $300 (our maximum), so names will continue to be called until someone in the clubhouse is successful.

Saturday 9th December; Shires sponsored Christmas Cheer tournament. 12 noon Shot gun start. Entry sheets are up at the clubhouse. Please list all members in your playing four, for ease of checking off when paying.

Greenwood Cup Result; Report:

November 18th & 19th saw the conclusion of this years Greenwood Cup competition with Rounds 4-7 being played at Hawkes Bay Golf Club in Hastings.

The result from this weekend was possibly the best for many years, as we went through undefeated. Starting Saturday morning, the team pulled off a great 6 to 4 win over Hawkes Golf Club on their own course. In the afternoon we were up against Karamu and came away with an 8 to 2 win.

Sunday morning it was central Hawkes Bay which we defeated 7 to 3. Sunday afternoon was our greatest challenge and on everyone was looking forward too. Dannevirke playing Onga Onga, who at this stage had 6 wins under their belt, and the Greenwood Cup in their hands. They wanted to go right through with 7 wins, and Dannevirke wanted to stop them. While we didn't get a win we halved the match 5 all with them. The last match on the course was two senior players, with Onga going into the hole one up. A win to Dannevirke would give us a 6 to 4 win, and the Country Cup, but sadly this wasn't to be with the players halving the hole, to square the match 5 all.

The end result being that Onga Onga were clear winners of the Greenwood Cup and the Country Cup with 13 match points and 47.5 game wins, in second place Napier with 10 match points and 44.5 game wins. Dannevirke came in third with 9 match points and 39 wins, followed by Hastings,

Maraenui, Hawkes Bay, Central HB, and 8th Karamu. The third place for Dannevirke would be the best overall result for the Club in many years, and one we should all be very proud of.

Individually, our best performer was William Harold with 5 wins and 2 halves to be one of three unbeaten players from the 8 teams. Brad Truesdale was close behind with 5 wins and 1 half.

On behalf of the players, selectors, manager and supporters, our thanks for the support we received from our two sponsors Paul Anderson of DDS, and President Tony Peeti, and the members who caddied at both Dannevirke and HB Golf Club. Thanks must also go to Clay Lochead, who made the initial approach to myself and Michael, wanting to lift the performance on the Dannevirke team. Sadly we have be known in the past as the social team who played hard, but partied harder. Golf at this level simply does not accommodate that attitude, and so we had buy in from the team to lift our performance.

Our third placing is testament to that attitude, where as in the past finishing 8th was common. This team is youthful, and has some great talent to harness for the next few years.

Bryan Burt Team Manager

Team Captains Report;

When our 2023 Greenwood team received our shirts and we stood before our club and sponsors, we talked about what we aspired to and committed to wearing the Dannevirke golf club crest on our chest with pride. I’m delighted to share just how well we backed that commitment up over the two competition weekends.

This team took a big step forward. We worked hard and showed our individual preparation on course. We appreciated the opportunity the club and sponsors provided, our team-mates and opponents. And most of all we did it with a big smile – enjoying the game of golf we love.

By doing these things well its no surprise that we achieved the results we did.

I want to thank our men for that team effort and the Club for providing the opportunity. Roll on 2024 - we will get better and be stronger.

Craig NashShop & Bar; It is becoming an issue for our treasurer trying to balance the shop till against the bar till. We ask members to assist here. Firstly where possible, get cash from a cash machine or business in town before coming to the club. If you do want cash our at the club, please use the EFT-POS machine next to the till, ie Shop EFT-POS for shop till, bar eft-pos for bar till.

Visitors on course ; It is appreciated that not all members have the ability to call out poor behavior on the course to those doing wrong. But please, its not a lot of use complaining to a committee member a week later about a group of unknown persons a week prior. As a member it is your course, they are your carts. If the course or carts are not being respected, politely mention what our expectations are to the offenders. If you see anyone walking around playing the course in gumboots, please let them know its shoes only. It is not acceptable for green fee players or members to be walking on greens in gumboots

A reminder to members, carts are for 2 seated persons only., not three or four as has been seen. Again these carts are there to be hired by members and guests. Abuse of same will not be tolerated. ,

Annual General Meeting; Monday 4th December 7.30pm in the clubhouse. Annual AGM booklets. These will be available at the clubhouse for collection from Wednesday 29th. As discussed at last nights Committee Meeting, mail is so slow now, that if they were posted next week there is no guarantee they will be received prior to the Meeting. Postage at $2 per item is also a actor in this decision. Any members who cannot make it to the club or the AGM can send a request to Miranda to have one posted to your home address after the AGM Email dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz .

Committee Nominations; Nomination forms are available upstairs for members to complete. We need people on board to assist in the running the Club, especially the house committee. Genuine signed nominations only please.

Looking forward to playing some golf this weekend. Don't forget the clubhouse draw from 4pm onwards until someone present wins the $300

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scrine

What's On 17 November 2023

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:28:47 GMT

Saturday 18th November; Card draw at 11.30am Duty Bernie & Norm. Clubhouse draw at 4pm. This week stands at $280.00

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th November; Greenwood Cup Round 4-7 are being held at HB Golf Club. The team for this weekend in playing order, Rhys Harold, Brad Truesdale, Craig Nash, William Harold, Chris Mason, Greg Vigers, Syd Hikawai, Clay Lochead, Brad Dippie, Mike Matthews. Reserve Richie Gray (Patrick Harold & Thomas Kuggeleijn were both unavailable). For anyone coming north to watch and or caddie, we play H B Golf Club Saturday morning, Karamu Saturday pm, Central HB Sunday am, and Onga Onga Sunday pm. On behalf of the club, we wish the team all the best for the weekend.

Saturday 25th November; Drummond Cup, 3 clubs plus your putter. Best nett on the day takes out the Drummond Cup

Monday 4th December; Annual General Meeting , Clubhouse 7.30pm. Nomination forms are now available in the clubhouse. Please give serious thought to who is being nominated any why. Many hands make light work, so we require committee members to be committed to the purpose, and willing with their time.

Saturday 9th December; Shires Fruit & Vege sponsored Christmas Cheer. 12noon shot gun start. An entry sheet is available in the foyer at the clubhouse. Please include all players names for a group, not just a group name, for ease of signing everyone in on the day.

Competitions are still in progress, so please advance these games as quickly as possible.

Winter looks finally to have finished, and I'm sure no one is missing the wet course we had this year, especially our staff. Conditions are brilliant our there at the moment, so gather up your clubs and get on out there for a game over the weekend. Again, good luck to our Greenwood team

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe��

What's On 10th November 2023?

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 17:10:32 GMT

Saturday 11th November : Closing day 11.30 tee off sponsored by 4 square with $ 100.00 per par three up for grabs.

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th : Greenwood cup at Hawkes Bay Golf Club. Good luck to our guys. Give it your best. Caddies would be great if any one is free as it is 36 holes each day .

Just a quick note as the weather is getting better the course is getting more use so as members you have the right to question whether they paid their green fees or not .

Good Golfing

Mike

What's On 4 November 2023?

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 19:06:48 GMT

Morning all

Saturday 4th November : Feilding interclub has been postponed till early next year, So 1130 tee off as usual card draw for club day.Members lucky draw @ 4 pm is up to $220 so come on out and be into win.

Sunday 5th November: SHB 27 Hole mixed foursomes 8.30 tee off lunch provided entry fee $25.00 per person

Saturday 11th November : CLOSING DAY sponsored by four square dannevirke with $100 to be won on each of the par threes 1130 tee off $10 entry

Last but not least I would like to say a big thankyou to those on the match committee who put their weekend aside to run the coronation cup finals here last weekend. It was a huge weekend with lunches and breakfast on Sunday while rugby was on up stairs for 30 players . Once again thanks for the great effet .

Cheers

Mike ��

What's On 27 October 2023?

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:44:57 GMT

Saturday 28th October; Hosting Coronation Cup Finals for Golf Hawkes Bay. This involves 4 teams of 12 playing match play. (3 rounds), teeing off Saturday at 7.30am and mid day, and Sunday 10.30am (after the Rugby)

Saturday 28th October; Card draw at 11am. (Note time change) Duty, Timmy & Chalky The starting time has been brought forward to accommodate members between the morning and afternoon rounds of Coronation Cup. If we only start on tees 1 and 10, we won't have anyone in front of us, and the afternoon matches will start around 12 noon behind our field. Club Members draw 4pm in the clubhouse.

Sunday 29th October; Again we can accommodate Club members and the Coronation Cup finals. As mentioned above the Coronation Cup field will start at 10.30am. Once they have teed off members can follow from tees 1 and 10. If there is slow play in front of you please accept that today only you won't get called through, as they have right of way. Please check in at the shop before starting. There are some cart bookings for both players and referees, so please don't just go and take a cart without checking first at the shop.

Trundler shed. A reminder that clubs etc are left in the trundler shed at your own risk. Someone is removing golf balls and tees from bags at present, which is totally unacceptable. Serious consequences will follow when someone is found. I personally know two members that have had golf balls etc removed, so all I will say is someone is either brave or mad! Our cameras don't lie, so watch out. If anyone has any further information about who that someone may be, please speak to President Tony or Captain Mike anonymously.

Several members of the Match Committee and others are giving up their weekend to host and cater for the Coronation Cup finals. Please work with them and accept their directions rather than putting yourselves into the middle of the field. I appreciate we have had two Golf Hawkes Bay events within two weeks, but that is just the way the rotation has worked. Your can still get a game in, you may just have to wait longer than 5 minutes to tee off. Good luck to our Zone champions Pongaroa for the weekend, and finally Go the All Blacks

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 20 October 2023?

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:23:29 GMT

Saturday 21st October; Card draw 11.30am Duty Richie and Syd

Match Committee; Meeting 4pm Monday 23rd October at the Golf Club. Finalize the Coronation Cup event Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th

Greenwood Cup; On behalf of the team, thank you for all the support out there last weekend. Good to see members taking the bag for players, as well as members walking and watching the golf. After 3 rounds our team is in 5th place from 8 teams. A good win on Saturday morning 7.5 to 2.5 over Maraenui, Going down to Hastings in the afternoon 2.5 to 7.5, and a loss to Napier Sunday 3 to 7. Patrick Harold is on three wins, followed closely by brother William on 2.5.

Eagles Golfing Association Halberg Tournament; The annual Halberg tournament was held in Waipukurau today. Normally hosted by the Napier Golf Club, for obvious reasons this was not possible this year. On the 7th October, we sold raffle tickets in the clubhouse for a round for four at cape Kidnapper, along with other clubs that had provided rounds. Pleased to say Life Member Ian McKenzie was the winner of the Kidnappers rounds. Congratulations Ian. At the conclusion of the tournament an amount of $15000, was donated to the Murray Halberg Trust . This figure is made up of tournament entries and donations, an auction after the tournament, and the Kidnappers raffle. Thanks to all our members who have supported the raffle.

Labour weekend is upon us, so if you are on the roads, travel safely, if not see you on the course enjoying the spring conditions.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 12 October 2023

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 08:15:04 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday 14th October; (Course closed) Greenwood Cup 2023. A field of 80 players with round 1 starting at 7.30am, and the afternoon round at 12.30pm

Saturday 14th October; Inter club with Pahiatua at Pahiatua. 11am Tee off. With our course being closed, Pahiatua have decided to incorporate our interclub with a yellow tee tournament. President Tony is taking his van down, so if you are after a ride, please contact Tony on 021 267 1284

Sunday 15th October; (Course closed until 1pm) Sorry folk, but to allow the greenwood players to also watch the rugby, tee time for Sunday has been delayed until 10.30am. using tees, 1, 5, 10 and 16. Please allow the Greenwood players to get through the turn before jumping into the field. Please take directions from whoever is in the shop, as to weather you can start or not. I don't suggest you start straight after the last group goes through, as these are the number 1 and 2 players from each team, and they can only go as fast as the groups in front of them.

As has been mentioned before, the Greenwood Cup, is played between eight clubs from Golf Hawkes Bay. This weekend we are hosting round 1-3, with rounds 4-8 at HB Golf club in November. On display this weekend will be the top 80 players from our Association, doing battle in a teams match play event. If you have some spare time, come on out, and support the Dannevirke team, and watch the best of the bay players on our course. Our team in playing order, being 1, Rhys Harold, 2, Brad Truesdale, 3, Patrick Harold, 4, Craig Nash (Captain), 5, William Harold, 6, Chris Mason, 7, Greg Vigers, 8, Syd Hikawai, 9, Clay Lochead, 10, Brad Dippie . Reserves Thomas Kuggeleign and Mike Matthews. If we have a need for spotters, or helpers anywhere on the course, again, please check with whoever is behind the shop counter to see if you can assist. One job we do require, is for a handful of people to clear any stray balls from the practice area, which may finish up on the 5th fairway or rough, around 9am Saturday.

Twilight Golf; Our nine hole Thursday competition has commenced again as of today. Tee time is between 3.30 and 5.30pm. Great for a nine hole practice before your normal golf days, and to introduce new players to the sport.

Good luck to our Greenwood team, and good luck to our members heading to Pahiatua for the Inter club.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 5th October 2023?

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:11:21 GMT

Saturday 7th October; 11.30am card draw, Starters Mike and ?. Members of the Greenwood Cup team for the following week end will have a practice round, before being presented with their shirts after golf.

Match Committee; Captain Mike requests a brief meeting at 10.30am please

Clubhouse; This Saturday 7 October, we are hosting the Aotea Sports Club end of year function. Therefore the upstairs lounge will be closed on Friday and Saturday so if everyone could use the downstairs lounge please.

On Friday 20 October I have an enquiry, still to be confirmed, about using our upstairs lounge for a corporate event for approximately 35 people. It starts at 5 pm and will finish by 10 pm. I don’t know if they need the bar at this stage but I’ll need someone to be present particularly to lock up. If you’re able to help please let me know. Regards Stephen

Early edition this week as I have limited time available tomorrow. Lets hope for some decent weather to have an enjoyable round of golf over the week end.

Good golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 28 September 2023?

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:30:05 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday 30th Septembe r; Inter club with Pahiatua at Pahiatua. 11.30am Tee off. NB; Pahiatua had rain today and with more forecast, their Captain and Captain Mike will make a final decision tomorrow weather to continue or not. A cancellation email will come from Captain Mike if that is the decision.

Saturday 30th September (Home players) 11.30am Tee off (note new start time) Starters Richie & Syd, Results Bernie. Club house draw 4pm being $140 this week

November dates; For members considering playing in this years SHB 36 Hole Mixed Foursomes, the date is Sunday 5th November, details to follow (date error in the ladies programme)

Greenwood Cup 2023; The team has been out practicing as much as the weather will permit. On Saturday 7th October, the team will be presented to our members in the clubhouse at 4.45pm following golf.

Rounds 1-3 will be hosted at Dannevirke on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15th. Note to members the course will be closed Saturday 14th, and reopening Sunday mid day. As this is a Golf Hawkes Bay event, we have reciprocal rights to play on the courses of teams competing. If you choose to go to a city course, bookings will be required, we can't just rock up and expect to get a tee time.

Dress Ring; An update from the finder states the ring mentioned last week was in fact found on the ladies 10th tee on Wednesday 6th September. It is a small gold ring with an inner pattern. No engraving. It appears to have no mower damage, so may not have been there long. If anyone knows who the owner is please contact myself, as I have said ring

Getting wet playing golf has become the normal this year, but hopefully we can get a couple of dry days in this weekend.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 22 September 2023?

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:44:19 GMT

Saturday 23nd September; Card draw 11am Starters Zane & Bryan Note; with daylight saving starting Sunday night, future tee times will be 11.30am

Members draw; Something new to get members in our clubhouse at 4pm Saturday. This is an electronic draw from all members playing numbers. This week the pool is $120,

Saturday 30th September; Rescheduled Inter Club with Pahiatua at Pahiatua. 11.30am Car pooling will leave our club carpark at 10.30am

Saturday 14th Sunday 15th October; Greenwood Cup Rounds 1-3 at Dannevirke. With 80 players in the field for this event, the course will be closed Saturday, and reopen 12 noon Sunday. History has shown us, if we start earlier than 12 on Sunday, our members complain about how slow the Greenwood players are. If we give them space, that shouldn't be a problem.

Coronation Cup; Last week end we participated in the Zone play for a spot in the finals of this years Coronation Cup. As this was a delayed event, Norsewood were unable to field a team, However, Cape Turnagain, Dannevirke and Pongaroa, played out the zone competition at Pongaroa, in breezy conditions in the morning, and gale force winds for the afternoon round. At the conclusion Dannevirke and Pongaroa tied with 3 match points each, having beaten Cape, and drawing 6 all with Pongaroa. The result then progressed to team matches won, which Pongaroa took out with 17 wins versus our 14.5 . A very good effort from our team, with some members having gone out the week before to play the course for the first time. Players finishing with two wins were Eru Hauiti, Richie Gray, Tony Neilson and myself

Management Committee;

Dannevirke Golf Club wish to express a vote of thanks to Tumu Building Supplies, for donating the BBQ / outdoor table. The table has been placed on the lawn, for use when the downstairs bar is operating

Thank you to the members who donated both time and machinery to complete the coring last week.

12th Fairway; For those who attended last years AGM, there was a discussion around the tree planted on the 12th fairway. The members at the AGM left it to the incoming Greens Committee to make a decision on the new format of the fairway, and if it would stay. Greens Committee Final decision; The tree now marks the right hand side of the fairway heading into the green, meaning all ground to the right of the tree is now mowed as rough. The reason for the decision being, to keep as many as possible second shots from going onto SH2. As we are seeing more growth ,the new layout will be clearer each week.

Information regarding #7 Green and 17th tee. The 7th green you will have observed has an extension on the right hand side. This may or may not be a permanent fix, but the reason for it, is to allow the greens staff to have an area where they can put a hole during a wet season, as we have just had. The 7th green was possibly the wettest during this last winter. The staff are discussing with the Green Committee, how they would like to fix the problem permanently, but that idea is still just that, an idea which would come at a cost. The 17th tee was one of the smallest tee blocks on the course, and with the roll down front, tee placement was limited. The addition of the tyre wall has added a substantial flat area in all directions for tee placement.

Lost Property . A small gold dress or wedding ring (fits my little finger) has been handed in. It was found on the men's second tee a couple of weeks back. I currently have the ring, so if its yours please get in contact.

Not sure about the forecast for the week end, but if the weather allows, come on out, and enjoy our course.

Bryan Burt��

Club Scribe

What's On 14 September 2023?

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 21:33:14 GMT

Saturday 16th September ; Card draw 11am duty Chalky & Timmy

Coronation Cup; Zone play takes place on Saturday at Pongaroa. Best of luck to our team. Too the team, play has been brought forward to 8am tee off. Because we start on multiple tees, everyone will be teed off relatively quickly, so plan on 8am start for all. Captain Mike is taking his mini bus, so if anyone requires transport, please either email Mike at mikematthews058@gmail.com , or phone him on 021 402 043.

Coring; Our greens and tees have been cored over the past three days, The course is open, and will be ready for the Vets at 10am. There is still some tidying of thatch and tees to put back, but the course is now playable again. Thanks to our staff and Greens committee members. Thanks to Max Charmley, for yet again bringing a tractor & trailer to the course to assist with this process.

Pitch marks and divots; Divots are still a problem on the course. While it is good to see more and more green fee players on the course, if they are only learners (we've all been there) maybe a quiet word to them and show them how and why they need to repair a divot, night reduce the numbers. We need to encourage new players, so any assistance here would be appreciated.

Looking forward to the Coronation Cup zone play on Saturday. Wishing the team all the best. This is a great competition, and like any sport, we often meet the same opponents year after year, with differing results. Enjoy the day. To our members playing at home on Saturday, remember coring has only been completed this week, so be respectful of course presentation.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 7 September 20223

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:17:49 GMT

Friday 8th September; Cape Turnagain (Herbertville) Firms Day event 12 noon start, all welcome

Saturday 9th September; Kitt Kerr Hape Simpson Foursomes. Make up your own pairing, or put your name into the starters to be drawn with another player. Alternate shots. Best nett wins Kitt, 2nd Kerr etc FDuty Syd and Richie. Maximum individual handicap for this competition is 36. If you normally have a handicap above this you can still play, but for this event you play off 36, plus your partners handicap, divided by two.

Lucky draw, this week is $80. All members number are in, but you have to be in the club house when your number comes up to win

Clubhouse; The Warriors game will shown live on the lounge TV.

Coronation Cup, (Zone play) Saturday 16th September at Pongaroa . The Pongaroa club are hosts this year, with themselves, us and Cape Turnagain playing for a place in the finals. (Norsewood are unable to field a team) Pongaroa's captain Richard Greave is working with golf HB to see if there is a way to play this in two rounds rather than three. At this stage plan on two rounds Saturday commencing at 8.30am. Our selectors have named the following team.

1 John Garnett, 2 Craig Evans, 3 Zane Gregory, 4 Richie Gray, 5 Shane Evans, 6 Amrit Prasad, 7 Eru Hauiti, 8 Bryan Burt, 9 Tewai Hauiti, 10 Tama Petera Snr, 11 Norm Evans, 12 Tony Nielson.

Reserves, Mike Matthews, Ben Nielson, Peter Gregory.

Another good week for drying out the course. Please under no circumstances should anyone be walking on the newly sown 17th tee. If your tee lands on there, leave it there, likewise with you ball. It has been sown, so the best result will come if people stay off it. See you all over the weekend

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 1st September 2023?

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:53:20 GMT

Saturday 2nd September; Card draw 11am Duty Richie Gray & helpers

Saturday 2nd September; Takapau 30 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. 8am Cup of tea 8.30am Tee off (will notify if different). This is the final round of the 2023 Ruahine Rosebowl competition, and we and Pongaroa are currently tied in first place. Looks like we have good numbers attending. Good luck

Clubhouse; Private Function. The club is hosting a private function, a birthday celebration, on Saturday 2 September. As a result the upstairs lounge will be closed on Friday and Saturday. Could golfers please use the downstairs facilities. On Saturday 16 September we are hosting the Aotea Sports Club’s annual prize giving, as we’ve done for the past couple of years. The upstairs lounge will be closed on the Friday and Saturday. A reminder will be posted in the What’s on email on 14 September. Thanks for your co operation.

Recycling; We are about 90% there with our recycling efforts, but we are still creating a lot of work for Peter Greatbatch, who takes the bins into town . We are getting contaminated bins. Each bin holds one thing and one thing only. Cardboard, clear glass, brown glass or green glass. Nothing else. No food scraps, no bottle tops, no general rubbish. Bottle tops are easy, there is a rubbish bin in the bar for them, and there is a skip bin in the car park for for club house rubbish and food scraps. Please lets keep it simple, so Peter can whip in, load the bins and take them to town without finding any free gifts. The bins are is under camera, so if need be, we will find the dumpers.

Eagles Golfing Society of HB Raffle 2023 (supporting the Halberg Foundation) Tickets are currently available for this years Cape Kidnappers raffle. Tickets are $5 each with 1st Prize a round of golf for four persons at Cape Kidnappers, 2nd and 3rd prizes are $250 travel vouchers (courtesy Golf encounters) and 4th to 15th are complimentary rounds on other Hawkes Bay and lower North Island courses. Our local Eagles members were allocated 100 tickets, of which Max has sold 40, so 60 left. Local Eagles members are Stephen Prenter, Max Charmley, Rodney Henricksen, Warren Ridge, Johnny Edwards and myself. I'm heading to Takapau Saturday so these may not be at the club until next Tuesday and Saturday 9th September. Tickets can be booked via return email, and available at PGG Wrightson Monday to Wednesday.

Lui Paewai Trophy; Congratulations to Rainier Davies for winning the Lui Paewai Trophy last Saturday. 46 stablefords if I remember correctly. Thanks Margaret for the photo. Tried to attach it but not sure I have been successful.

Best of luck to our members heading to Takapau. For those staying closer to home, head on out and enjoy the start of spring golf. The frosts this week will have helped dry the top of the course a bit.

Good Golfing, ��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 25 August 2023

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:33:44 GMT

Evening all,

Friday 25th August; We are hosting a nine hole master builders tournament commencing at 12 noon tomorrow. Approx 70 in the field playing ambrose

Saturday August 26th; Card draw 11am Duty. (all match committee, as the schedule didn't have anyone for this date ) Playing the Lui Paewai Trophy which was missed on August 12th.

Clubhouse; We have a private function on Saturday, so the golf after match, prize giving will be in the downstairs bar

Presidents Cup; The draw will be available in the shop Saturday morning

Members Draw; Congratulations to Adam Webster, who came out to do bar duty last Saturday, and his number came out for the lucky members $100 draw.. New one this week starting at $40

With some better weather and a couple of frosts this week the surface of the course may be a little bit dryer than it has been. There will still be areas to avoid though so please help our staff by keeping clear of the wet areas.

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 18 August 2023

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:26:13 GMT

Saturday 19th August; Card draw 11am Duty Mike & Bernie. Matches please

Coronation Cup; The Coronation Cup competition is definately going ahead this year. The decision was originally delayed after the cyclone, as it was unknown how long it take to get clubs playing again. In particular Wairoa, who are defending champions. Now that the decision has been made to proceed, each Zone has to play to get a finalist for the zone finals at Dannevirke in November. We play in zone 3, being ourselves, Pongaroa, Cape Turnagain and Norsewood. On Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September, our zone competition will involve three rounds (1 Saturday 2 Sunday) of a 12 man team handicap match play. The zone competition is to be played at Pongaora. If you are interested in selection for this competition, please enter your names on the sheet in the foyer. The team will be announced in the next couple of weeks.

This week has been a bit dryer for us, so hopefully that has helped our course, and allowed our staff to work around the course more freely. The weekend looks fine, some come on out and have a round.

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 10th August 2023?

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:14:28 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday 12th August; Card draw 11am, duty Zane & Bryan . Wiffin Cup plus Sattrup & Brannigan matches please.

A big thank you ; SHB 27 Hole Tournament. Our largest field for this tournament in many years. Despite wet underfoot conditions, the day was good and the field flowed well. Our thanks to our sponsors Bard Dippie from Mettalform, and Hamish Prenter, from Hamish Prenter painting. Brads work in contacting mates from the Bay assisted in strengthening the field, as did Peter Gregory's guests. Without meaning to forget anyone, may I thank firstly of members for supporting the field in great numbers, our cards ladies Gwen & Bernice, lunch ladies Barbara & Chook, bar staff Dipak & Barbara, members wives and partners who came out to put the meal on the table. A special thanks to our members who provided both a plentiful and wholesome meal. Kierane our green keeper had a big week with both AG & Bung off work, so Kierane, our thanks for your course presentation in what we all see as trying conditions. To our 2023 Strokeplay champion Tyson Tawera, thank you and congratulations. All in all a great day for our club.

Match Committee; Meeting Saturday 19th August, 9.45am. to review our 27 hole tournament, and provide recommendations for future events.

Just when we thought we have had a few good days and the weather may be turning for the better, down comes another 27mls in the last two, days, to put us right back to square one. Nothing changes sorry folk, the course will be wet underfoot, so watch those divots and pitch marks.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 4 August 2023?

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:48:36 GMT

Saturday 5th August; SHB 27 hole Strokeplay Tournament (Rosebowl Event ) 8.30am Tee Off We have 90 plus entries for this tournament, so a draw will be done Friday. Can we please ask Dannevirke members to be early. Arriving at 25 past 8 and wanting to pay entry and mess around with eftpos etc will be difficult. Would be good to have you all at the club by 8am .

Still looking for volunteers to assist with getting the evening meal out for self service. May need players to do some washing up to recycle plates and cutlery, depends how many stay for the meal. Our final request for players to bring a plate for dinner please. Once a year we do this as a vote of thanks to our fellow Rosebowl teams who always put on a great meal when we visit them. Your assistance would be appreciated.

Looking forward to the sky clearing and making the overhead conditions good for Saturday. Underfoot will be wet, so please be conscious of divots and pitch marks. If everyone fixes there own, there should be no cases when you have to play from a divot, or fix a pitch mark before having a putt

Good luck to all participating on Saturday.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 28 July 2023?

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:35:37 GMT

Saturday 29th July; Card draw at 11am. Duty Richie Gray & Syd Hikawai. Matches please. A few are behind because of the awful weather, but please try and catch up.

Saturday 5th August ; SHB 27 Hole tournament. If you are intending to play, please put your name of the sheet in the foyer, so a partial draw can be done to take pressure off

Saturday morning. A reminder that club members are asked to bring food for a shared meal with our visitors after the tournament.

Ladies ; An update from our Dannevirke Ashcott Team. Congratulations to our team that beat Porongahau 7 to 5 today (Monday 24th). Well done! Thankyou ladies for putting on a superb lunch for the event and Glynys for organizing. Weather just held out till games were finished. Thanks Val

This weekend is the last chance for many to practice before the 27 hole tournament. Hope to see you out there.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe��

What's On 20 June 2023

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:20:54 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday 22nd July ; 11am card draw. Duty this week is Craig & Norm Evans. Please continue with Wiffin Cup and Sattrup & Brannigan matches. The Presidents Cup draw has not been produced yet, so we can clear some matches from the two competitions currently in play.

Saturday 5th August; a reminder of our SHB 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. Thanks to Brad Dippie, for the poster he has loaded onto our club facebook page. Lunch has been organised, with Barbara and Majken kindly offering their services. We require please some helpers to put an evening meal out around 6pm. In regards to this meal, as you are aware, we all well treated when we visit our country clubs for the Rosebowl competition It is our turn to reciprocate that generosity. We ask that members bring dinner food please, not packets of biscuits. Caseroles, Savory dishes, salads, cold meats, bacon & egg pies, vegetables, breads etc. Please advise Captain Mike what you are bringing, so he can answer questions about what else could be required. Thanks

Matariki ; Thanks to the 50 players who turned out for last Fridays event. A clean cut with 25 Pakeha and 25 Maori players (thanks Takapau for your attendance). Bragging rights goes to the Pakeha players with a 29.3 aggregate versus the Maori aggregate of 26.5. A great day, with plenty of bluff and banter.

Rules Course ; Following the cancellation of the 2023 Rules Course due to Cyclone Gabrielle in February, the Hawkes Bay Golf Referees Association is very pleased to advise you that the Association will be running the 2023 Rules Course commencing on Tuesday 29 ^th August at Hastings Golf Club.

If we get the predicted showers of rain and on Saturday the course will be back to square one in regards to wet under foot. Please be careful where you take your trundlers etc, so as to minimize damage on the course

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 14 July 2023?

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:46:35 GMT

Friday 14th July; Matariki Day , 11am card draw, Maori v Pakeha, aggregate stableford. (2023 bragging rights are up for grabs, bring your A game) Captain Mike will prepare some platters after golf

Saturday 15th July; 11am card draw. Duty persons Stephen Paweai & Joe Clarke. The Presidents Cup draw hasn't been done yet, so please keep advancing Wiffin Cup and Sattrup & Brannigan matches

Saturday August 5th ; SHB 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament (Sponsors Metalform) 4th round Rosebowl event. A reminder, and request that as many members as possible play please. A list will be in the foyer. We will be doing a partial draw the week before, so please get your names in.

Subscriptions; A reminder for those who haven't as yet made the change, (Printed 2nd February) Secretary Miranda asks that members please update their payments following the subscription increase voted in at the AGM. Weekly is now $11 and monthly $47.70.

Here's hoping for some sort of weather change for the better. Should be a day full of good golf and laughs amongst our membership tomorrow. Enjoy.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 7th July 2023

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 03:22:05 GMT

Saturday 8th July ; Car draw 11am Duty Mike & Bernie. Presidents Cup Qualifying Top 32 go through to a handicap match play competition. Please keep matches moving

Match committee; Captain Mike has called a brief meeting at 10.15am Saturday 8th July

Saturday 5th August; SHB 27 Hole Stroke Play Tournament.& Ruahine Rosebowl. Our thanks to Brad Dippie for bringing Metalform on as our major Sponsor for this event.

Sisters Club ; On 1 and 2 June 2024 (Kings Birthday weekend) the Dannevirke Golf Club will be hosting about 60 – 70 visiting golfers in the 52nd playing of the Sisters Club tournament. There will be a meeting of those interested in being involved in the tournament at the Saigon on Barraud Street, Wednesday 12 July at 7 pm, to start planning for the tournament. So if you would like to be involved please come along to the meeting. If you can’t make the meeting but would like to be involved could you please contact me. Regards Stephen

Some wind this week has hopefully been good for our course, and done a bit of drying. Our thanks to our staff for the way they have managed in such trying conditions. Here's hoping the weather turns for the better.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 29th June 2023

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:16:10 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday 1st July; Card draw 11am On duty Zane & Bryan . Please advise starters if playing Wiffin Cup or Sattrup & Brannigan matches

Saturday 5th August; SHB 27 hole Strokeplay Tournament. Round 4 Ruahine Rosebowl. Please keep this tournament in mind.

Greenwood Cup ; Dannevirke plays host to the first 3 round of this competition on October 15 - 16th. Greenwood brings the best of Hawkes Bay golfers together for an 8 club match play competition.(Dannevirke being one of those 8 teams) A sub committee committee has been formed to select and manage this years team Club members wanting to be considered for the Greenwood team need to be out playing plenty of golf.

One stipulation we wish to put forward, is that to be considered, the August 5th 27 Hole Tournament is a must play! If for any reason you cannot play in this event please contact captain Mike. . Players wishing to be considered, please put your name on the list in the foyer We have a lot to organize for this week end, so at a later date we will be calling for assistance from members.

Nothing much has changed since last week. A bit of wind today may dry things a little, depends on how much rain we get. Please keep carts an trundlers off approach areas, to keep these areas mud free. Again please repair divots and pitch marks. I'll stop requesting this when we stop finding them on the course. To date that hasn't happened.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 22 June 2023

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:40:06 GMT

Evening all;

Saturday 24th June : Card draw 11am On Duty Zane & Bryan Please continue with

Wiffin Cup and Sattrup & Brannigan matches

If the weather does not play ball and there is no play, the clubhouse will be open from 2.30pm

The forecast is not looking good, and with the course already sodden, please consider if it is worth trying to play. Our staff do their best to present the course, but with under foot conditions as they are, damage can easily be done. A call to close the course is made by the staff and Greens Committee, so if that call comes through, I will send an email.

If we can play, please remember, repair divots and fix pitch marks. Keep carts and trundlers as far from the greens as you can to protect the surrounds. Lastly stick to tracks that are built to protect the wet areas on the course

Cheers

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 15 June 2023

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 09:43:05 GMT

What's On Folks

Saturday 17th June; 11am Card draw, Duty starters are Chalky & Timmy Bell. Please continue Wiffin Cup matches

Sattrup & Brannigan; We currently have 26 pairs for this competition. Mike would like if possible two more pairs please. To our newer members, the Sattrup & Brannigan competition is the same as playing for the beer on Saturday, except you get to pick your own partner, as as a pair, you play a match against your drawn pair, through to the finals. Any further entries too Mike please on mikematthews058@gmail.com . Either way the draw will be available before play on Saturday.

Clubhouse & Course. Our cleaner Majken is away on bereavement leave until Tuesday. If you see a mess or make a mess, please assist by giving it a quick clean up.

Still too many divots and pitch marks not being repaired. Please keep working on eliminating all of these from the course. Carts and trundlers, please use tracks where they are provided. Generally the paths have been put there to avoid wet areas. Keeping to them saves damage to our course.

Good luck to members playing matches this weekend.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

What's On 9th June 2023

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:06:18 GMT

What's On

Obituary; Sadly this week we say farewell to Past President Hepa Tatere, who passed away last Friday. Some members will have been taught by Hepa at South School, or Woodville School in his earlier days. Hepa had a great knack of knowing who to go too if he wanted something done. Refusing him was difficult. RIP

Saturday 10th June ; Card draw 11am, Round 1 Sattrup & Brannigan 4bbb (four ball, best ball). An entry sheet for this has been up for a while. if you aren't in the field yet, talk to the starter on Saturday. Wiffin Cup matches require playing please. With many members away last weekend, we have a bit of catch up required

Sister’s Club I’d like to acknowledge the passing of Hepa Tatere, a former President of the Dannevirke Golf Club. As a result one of the stalwarts of the Sister’s Club Brenda Tatere had to pull out of the tournament at the last minute. Also Chalky Ward had to return to Gisborne for a family emergency, and he was our leading golfer on Saturday, and then Sid Hikawai got food poisoning and so following a promising start on Saturday we came up short on the Sunday.

On the positive side Mike Matthews was the top individual and we had a great time, the weather was good, the organisation very good, it was just some of us failed to fire when it mattered.

Still there is next year and Dannevirke will be hosting the 52nd playing of the Sister’s Club tournament. I’ll call a meeting early in July to set up a tournament committee in preparation for the 2024 event. So if you are interested in assisting, playing or both please give me your contact details.

Regards Stephen.

With winter well and truly on us now, please respect our course. Any damage done now, won't repair as quickly. Please repair all your divots and pitch marks. If you are waiting to putt, have a look around you and if there are any pitch marks, please repair them.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 1st June 2023

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:37:34 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday 3rd June; Card draw 11am .

Wiffin Cup ; the draw for the Wiffin Cup matchplay is on a clipboard hanging from the trophy shelf in the shop. We appreciate there are many members away this weekend, but please have a look who you have to play and arrange your matches. There is a full list of members in the glass cabinet on the right hand side of the entrance foyer. Please either phone or email your opponent if need be.

Championship Final Results; Congratulations to this years champions. Senior Brad Truesdale, Intermediate men Doug Lochead, Intermediate B men Richard Dollen, Junior A Men Jim Morton, Junior B Men Bernie Williams, Senior ladies Margaret Stephenson, Intermediate ladies Margaret Treacy (on the 36th hole) Junior ladies Rhea Hazners

Sisters Club; This year the tournament is being hosted by the Weedons Golf Club in Christchurch. We have a team of around 20 heading south this weekend. Good luck

Fielding Matchplay Tournament; Another group of members is attending this annual tournament. Best of luck guys

Greens Staff; One more message from the staff. Please fix your pitch marks . For our newer members, a pitch mark is the indentation made on the green when your ball lands for the first time. These require lifting with a pitch repairer, or tee, then patting down with your putter to leave the repair flat like the rest of the green. You don't only have to fix your own. If you see a pitch mark or pitch marks on the green, please repair them.

Glass recycling; Yes its happened. In order for us to take the glass straight into the recycling centre, we need to have separate colours. Vice President Peter Greatbatch took a load in this week, and some bright spark had put clear glass into the bin which already contained brown bottles. We appreciate what is happening upstairs with the small bins being filled then taken down to the large wheelie bins, but please check whats in there before adding more bottles. If in doubt, leave them out. A second comment from Peter, regarding the cardboard boxes. Please pull them apart for recycling, stamping on them does not flatted them enough to go through the cardboard slot at the recycling centre.

If you are traveling this week end, drive safely. If you are golfing, good golfing.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 26 May 2023?

Thu, 25 May 2023 17:47:14 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday May 27th; Club Championship Finals

8am Junior B Men Rex Munn v Bernie Williams

8.10am Junior Ladies Rhea Hazners v Lorraine Akast

8.20am Junior Men Jim Morton v Kevin Jameson

8.30am Int B Men Mark Arnold v Richard Doolin

8.40am Int Ladies Jad Suttor v Margaret Treacy

8.50am Int Men Doug Lochead v Michael Seatter

9.00am Senior Ladies Angela Farrell v Margaret Stephenson

9.10am Senior Men Brad Truesdale v Craig Nash

Congratulations to you all for making the finals. Best of luck to you all. For all finalists, lunch will be provided by the club after 18 holes��.

Men's Club Day; 11am Card draw. Starting tees as directed by the duty match committee. Duty Norm & Shane Evans. Please note Finals groups have right of way all day, so please let them through if necessary, and quickly. To members following championship matches, please be aware of your presence on the course, and move out of the way of playing groups behind you

Clubhouse; On Saturday 27 May there is a private function being held in the upstairs lounge. My apologies for the inconvenience particularly to those involved in the championship finals, but could you please use the downstairs bar. Thanks Stephen.

Greens Staff request; As we are all aware, our course is as wet as it has been for many years. With winter only starting, we could have these conditions for some time yet. Kierane, AG, and Bung are doing their utmost to keep the course to a high standard. Please assist as playing members in the following ways. Par 3's Please use a tee when possible. If you don't use a tee, please ensure you return all divots. If you shot has only skimmed the grass, please use the sand provided to level the affected area. Kierane notes that some tees are well repaired and others are awful. (Note, the blue tees are for Sunday golf only) Carts / Trundlers, again many of you know the wet areas on the course. Please refrain from driving or taking your carts through these areas. Number 17 tee to green has been roped off so all carts etc go along the right had side of the fairway. If you have to play a shot from there, take your clubs only, not your cart and trundler. Greens, Please keep your carts and trundlers in the rough, and not on the mowed surrounds. Again this will stop these areas wearing down to mud, leaving you a better playing surface. Policing; members are asked to keep an eye on other members and visitors actions, and speak to them if you see any of the above actions being taken.

Management Committee; Our May meeting was held last night. The majority of the meeting was around updates on several ongoing thoughts and projects. With the sale of the house now finalized water supply and storage is a key project. The Greens committee met last week with persons of interest to progress this project. Captain Mike has now got all the signage in place for the card kiosk, and eftpos machine. If members see visitors looking slightly lost, direct them to the clubhouse foyer, where I am sure, all their queries will be answered. Health & Safety; Can members working on the course, please notify Kierane before heading to their place of work. As the "person in charge" Kierane needs to know who is where doing what, so he can notify staff to be aware.

A small gripe from me. Why have I got three emails tonight asking when the draw will be coming out. What's On is done most Thursdays from 8pm. Its not a daily newspaper with a delivery deadline.

Hopefully another fine day for Championship Finals 2023. Best of luck, and we will see you all in the downstairs bar following play. Championship trophies will be presented following play.

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 19 May 2023?

Thu, 18 May 2023 18:07:34 GMT

S aturday 20th May ; Card draw at 11am, One semi final to be played then we are all set for next weekends finals. On duty Steve Paewai & Joe Clarke.

Update from Ladies Captain Val; Just an update on our games so far. Semi final winners, Congratulations to seniors Margaret S and Angela, Intermediate Jad Margaret T and Glenys yet to play. Junior Rhea and Lorraine.Exciting finals on the 27th!

Unfortunately we trailed at the National Teams event at Hawkes Bay Golf club on 8th. 1st was Waipukarau.

Congratulations Margaret S winning the Waipukarau Ladies Tournament last Friday.

Hopefully we have fine weather golfing next week. Val.

Saturday 27th May; Championship finals. Our after golf function will be down stairs in the new bar. Upstairs is booked for a private function.

Dinner on Saturday 27th ; ( message from Tim Bell & Ranier Davies) Tim and I have decided that for the finals night on the 27th that we will do a special dinner. He has a Kai Cooker so we will do a hangi in that and I will make fry bread. We will be downstairs due to the unveiling upstairs. We will then settle in and watch the league game on tv and have a social night. We are selling meals for $10 a hangi. We need to know numbers so people need to get back to us by the the 23rd as we need to get the food. If you don’t order by then, you miss out. People can contact either Tim or myself. My number is 0278275043 Cheers Ranier

Good luck to the players in the last semi finals. Last week was qualifying for the Wiffin Cup. A draw will be available shortly. (check the clip board in the shop). Don't forget to book dinner with either Tim or Ranier.

Good golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 12 May 2023?

Thu, 11 May 2023 18:37:55 GMT

Saturday May 13th; Card draw 11am On duty Mike Matthews and Bernie Williams; Any club championship matches that are behind need to be played urgently. Finals day

S aturday 27th May.

Match Committee ; Captain Mike requests a short meeting Saturday at 10am please.

Sisters Club Weedons Tour; (Stephen) There will be a meeting of those going to Christchurch for this year’s Sister’s Club tournament at 4.30 pm or Saturday 13 May to update everyone on arrangements for the tournament.

Green fee / Camping EFT-POS; Signage should be completed next week for this facility. In the mean time can members assist visitors by directing them to the draw below the card machine.

Wow the temperature took a mighty dive today. Hopefully just a temporary glitch, and things will warm up again. A timely reminder, If and when frosts strike, please refrain from playing on frosted greens, as this kills the grass.

Good luck to those members involved in matches this week end.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 5 May 2023?

Thu, 04 May 2023 17:39:29 GMT

Saturday 6th May; Card draw 11am, Club Championship Semi Finals On duty Zane Gregory & Bryan Burt

Thanks to all members for keeping the Championship matches moving. Most grades are at Semi finals stage, and Captain Mike reminds you all that the finals are scheduled for and will be played on Saturday 27th May

Clubhouse information. Eft-Pos. A machine has been placed in the draw below the card machine for guests wishing to pay green fees or camp fees. Captain Mike is arranging signage for fees and payment options, but in the mean time, if we have guests looking for payment options, please show them where the machine is.

Glass Recycling; Vice President Vaughan Hales reports that 8 wheelie bins are at the clubhouse for glass recycling. We have the option now of taking them directly into the recycling area at the rubbish dump, not the bin area as previously. For this to happen we have been asked to sort by colour. green, brown and clear. Any contamination will mean we lose this privilege. If you are taking a box of empties down from the bar, please ensure the right colour glass goes in the right bin, and then place the cardboard boxes in the cardboard bin. It is the right thing to be doing with all this glass, so please assist by processing correctly. If you are not confident to do so, leave the boxes beside the bins and we can do it for you later

This week end many of our members will be exchanging their golf clubs for shot guns, for the opening weekend of Duck Shooting. The range of shots you can achieve with golf clubs, can also be achieved with a shot gun. Air shot, pushed, short, you name it you can achieve it. Enjoy your weekend as stay safe. For those members playing Championship matches good luck .

Good golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 28 April 2023?

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:42:27 GMT

Saturday 29th April ; Card draw at 11am. Championship matches need to be concluded this weekend to allow the Semi Finals to be played on Saturday May 6th. Any issues with meeting this deadline, please contact Captain Mike mikematthews058@gmail.com

Match Committee members on duty this week are Timmy Bell and Chalky.

Saturday 29th April Cape Turnagain 27 Hole Rosebowl Tournament ; 8.00 am cup of tea, 8.30 tee off. Cost is players $35.00 Caddies $15. Costs include lunch and evening meal, twos and approaches. Entries to John Sedcole 3743446 or email to capeturnagaingc@gmail.com . AS we do not have any EFTPOS please make sure you have cash . (two mini buses will leave Peter Drummonds, corner Barraud & Waterloo Streets at 6.30am)

Tuesday 2nd May ; Seniors; This is a reminder once again to remind you all that the next game is at Takapau on the 2 nd May. Also we have a trip coming up on the 16 th May. We will be leaving from the usual bus car park at 7.45 am in Dannevirke. Golf starts at Rangitikei 9.30 am .

Thursday 4th May; Cape Turnagain Ladies Tournament - Cup of tea 9.30 and Tee off 10am. Entry $25 includes morning tea, approaches, twos and light meal afterwards. Entries to M Treacy 06 3743400 or email capeturnagaingc@gmail.com .

Friday 5th May ; Eketahuna Golf Club; Stockies v Cockies . Morning tea from 10.30am Tee off 11am. Entry fee $25.00 includes BBQ tea Twos $2. All proceeds will be donated to those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle

Anzac Day Tournament; great to have 45 members turn out for the 12 noon event on Tuesday. Winner of the Waitahora Cup with 42 stableford points was Shane Evans.. The men versus the ladies on aggregate points was won by the men with 29 point something average ladies 25 point something . Thanks ladies for joining in this event.

Pick your day folks, plenty of golf available this week coming. All the best to those members traveling to any of the above mentioned tournaments

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 21 April 2023?

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:06:59 GMT

What's on,

Saturday April 22nd ; Card draw at 11am. Again a request to keep Championship matches going. Match Committee members on duty Saturday are Norm & Shane Evans

Tuesday 25th April; Course closed until 12 noon please. Anzac day tournament starts at 12 noon. Best Stableford score on the day wins the Waitahora Cup. Men v ladies on aggregate stableford.

Saturday 29th April; Cape Turnagain 27 hole Rosebowl Tournament. Seddy please send me start time and entry fee details? Thanks

Course Management; There are some massive and ugly divots being taken out of our fairway and rough at present. Can everyone watch out for players in your group who take divots and don't replace them. Call them out and send them back to replace the divot. Don't just drop it on top of the hole, use a club to pat it into place to try and get the grass to grow again.

Good luck to our travel group away at Foxton and Levin Saturday and Sunday. I'm sure the weather forecast has got it wrong.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 14 April 2023

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:44:18 GMT

Saturday 15th April; Card draw 11am (Winter start time) First round Club Champ matches should all be complete now, second round matches should now be played, and completed by Semi finals day on Saturday 6th May.

Note; The mens programme does state that we have an inter club with Pahiatua on Saturday. Unfortunately this date did not suit Pahiatua, and we were not notified before the programme went to print. New date yet to be confirmed.

Saturday 29th April ; Cape Turnagain 27 Hole Rosebowl Tournament. The third tournament of 5 in this years Rosebowl series. Further details available next week

Coring; Greens staff will be doing a light coring on Monday. This does not include sanding, just small cores and blowing the cores from the greens. The course will be alright to play Tuesday, but the greens will not be mowed prior to play. The machine being used was trialed on the 9th a few weeks ago, so playing the day after coring is not an issue.

There are no other known notices for tonight's edition. Have a good weekend on the course if time and weather permits

Good golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 7 April 2023

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:56:45 GMT

Morning all, Happy Easter

Saturday 8th April; 10.30am Fire Brigade Ambrose Tournament, As the club are hosting a wedding Saturday afternoon, please follow the below instructions from Captain Mike and Stephen Paewai.

Saturday 15th April ; Card Draw 11am (note now that daylight saving has ended, we revert to 11am Tee Off.)

Captain Mike ; Just a couple of things: the fire brigade tournament on this Saturday 1030 tee off ambrose or 4ball comps running $30 per person.

Please when moving tables up stairs do not drag them as it will damage our new tiles.

Also there is a wedding at the golf club this Saturday so use the down stairs bar. If you tee off ten when you have finished 18, please go to 5 and tee off, that way you will be through the ninth before the wedding.

Happy golfing , Mike

Stephen Paewai; On Saturday 8 March there is a wedding at the Golf Club. The ceremony is at the back of number 9 green and the area has been roped off. There is an early tee time 10.30 am, The upstairs lounge is closed Thursday Friday and Saturday, so golfers please use the downstairs lounge. Thanks for your cooperation. Regards Stephen

Safe traveling to all leaving town for Easter. Kierane reports that everything has been mowed, and the course is in great shape for those partaking in a round or two of golf.

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 31 March 2023?

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:38:56 GMT

Saturday 1st April; Card draw 11.30am. All first round Championship matches should be completed by now, or by Sunday night 2nd April at the latest. Non played matches will be crossed out, so that we can keep moving with the 2nd round.

Match Committee ; Can all Match Committee members please attend a meeting at 10am

Par 3 Tees; A request please for all members to use a tee on Par 3 tees, as they are getting a real hammering at present, and require a break to heal over.

LVA; This years Mangatera Hotel sponsored LVA tournament at Dannevirke is on Tuesday 11th April. 10am Cup of tea, followed by tee off.

Pahiatua Interclub. Saturday 15th April does not work for Pahiatua Club, so a new date will be notified when confirmed.

Eagles Golfing Society of NZ Annual Raffle ; Local Eagle members have been issued 20 books of raffle tickets to sell this year. 33 prizes in total with 1st being XXI0 12 full set, 2nd and 3rd Taylormade Stealth 2 Drivers, 4th & 5th XXIO drivers etc. Books will be available Friday 31st March, and Saturday 1st April. Local Eagles members are Warren Ridge, Rodney Henricksen, Max Charmley, Stephen Prenter, and Bryan Burt. I can hold a book for anyone who wishes to flick me an email. As previously tickets are $2, books $20. If you purchase a book you will get 2 x Srixon AD333 golf ball as a thank you.

Some interesting results coming from Championship matches, so good luck to all still involved. Finals day is set for Saturday May 27th.

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 24 March 2023

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:15:26 GMT

Saturday March 25th ; Card draw 11.30am. Please keep going with Championship Round 1 matches. If you know who you are playing in round 2, and want to play that match (scheduled for Easter) by all means do so.

A reminder, if you are playing a match, please notify the starter.

Captain Mike; 6 carts booked out, Friday at 10.30 am.

Sunday three groups of visitors teeing off at 10.30am till 11 am three carts booked out

I'm back Saturday night, hope to play Sunday Cheers Mike

Inter club ; Our first Inter club for the year, is coming up on Saturday 15th April, at Pahiatua. 11.30am Tee off

Ladies; The ladies golf will be hosting the 18 Hole American Foursomes Tournament on the 30th March a 10am tee off. We have five carts booked for the day. Our thanks to Helen Martin for her sponsorship.We were pleased to host 15 ladies from Napier the Wednesday before last, we had so many compliments on our course, thanks to our green keepers! They are returning next week as you know their course was ravaged by the cyclone. Thanks Val.

Management Committee; The seismic test for the club house is back, and currently sits at 40%. The required standard currently is 33%, so at this point we don't require any immediate action. The committee has been advised that a geotech test (the ground the club house is built on) could be carried out, and if we scored well here, the overall rating could be as good as 60%. All in all, we have a well built, safe club house.

Pongaroa 27 hole Tournament ; Thank you to the players who went out last Sunday to the Pongaroa 27 hole Rose Bowl event. Our club is totally committed to this series of tournaments, so please, if you say you are going to attend, please do so. Baling at 9pm Saturday night is unacceptable. We still have commitments to Cape Turnagain 27 hole, our own 27 hole event, and the Takapau 30 hole event.

Great course conditions at present, so come on out and have a round

Good golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 10 March 2023

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 17:06:58 GMT

Saturday 11th March; Club Championships Round 1 match play . 11.30am. Please notify the office of matches being played. (the draw from Stephen is included below)

I’ve been tasked with doing the draw for the Club Championships, no easy feat, so if I’ve missed people or put people in please ring me 0211658685 to make the necessary changes. Do not make the changes yourself and do not ask anyone else to change the draw. There are fields of 27 in the Intermediate A and B which effectively creates another round, so the round of 16 needs to be completed by Easter. Round 1 of the Club Championships is to start this Saturday so if you can’t play get agreement from your opponent and let me know please. I’ve already granted some pairs dispensation.

Draw

Senior B . Truesdale has a bye

T. Bell v J. Garnett, S. Hikawai v C Mason, W. Harokd v W. Veitch – Nikora, C. Evans v B. Dippie, C. Nash v Z. Brausch, C. Lochead v G. Vigers, P. Harold v J. Arrandale, P. Gregory v H. Prenter

The following matches are to be played at a later date S. Hikawai v C.Mason and C. Evans v B, Dippie

Intermediate A, (9 – 15) D. Lochead, G. Freeman, T. Kuggeleijn, J.B. Holm and H. Stephenson have a bye

T. Petera v R Henricksen, V. Hales v J. Whaitiri, Z. Gregory v Tiwai Nicholson, A. Prasad v P. Drummond, S. Evans v I. Harrowfield, R. Ward v R. Te Ture, M. Filer v R. Martin, M. Seatter v B. Mott,

E. Hauiti v D. Thorburn, S. Truesdale v D. Stewart, R. Gray v r. Ransom

S. Evans v I. Harrowfield postponed

Intermediate B ( 16 – 18) R. Doolan, C. Peck, M. Charmley, P. Greatbatch and S. Edwards have a bye

W. Ridge v Tana Sean Petera, H. Hauiti v H. Illsley, N. Evans v Billy Te Ture Jnr, J. Sedcole v R. Turner, J. Edwards v A. Maniapoto, M. Rosacker v G. Terry, B. Burt v C. Maniapoto, W. Brausch v M. Ransom, M. Arnold v T. Peeti, R. Turipa v R. Howearth

H. McGibbon v J. Stephenson to be played at a date to be arranged

Junior A (19 – 22) G. Walker and C. Johnson have a bye

B. Newland v K. Jameson, C. Te Huki v G. Stringer, G. Henricksen v B. Lilo, J. Bassett v J. Morton, T. De La Harpe v P. Leogreen, D. Stewart v A. Webster, D. Treacy v J. Timu

G. Hauiti v G. Te Ture, postponed

Junior B. 23+ R. Hauiti and P. Te Huki havea bye

R. Munn v G. McClelland, G. Coleman v W. Te Ture, B. Williams v P. Hauiti, D. Kerr v J. Turner

I’ve given dispensation for the following games to be played at a later date, L. Paewai v N. Butterfield, W. hauraki v T. Treacy, S. Paewai v J. Clarke, and A. Karena v R. Butterfield

Captain Mike and I will not be there on Saturday so can the Match Committee member doing the starting please ring me on 0211658685 Stephen

Five Course Classic ; Dannevirke Golf Club is hosting two rounds of this years tournament Monday 13th March, and Friday 17th, as Waipawa is in an unplayable condition. Please remember, starters have control of the tees, when a tournament is commencing. Non participating members are welcome to play before or after the tournament field.

Saturday 18th March; DANNEVIRKE HIGH SCHOOL AMBROSE GOLF TOURNAMENT

This Ambrose Golf Tournament is held on Saturday 18 ^th March, team of three and the entry fee is $20pp or $60 for the team.

You can put your name on the sheet at the golf club or ring the school on phone number - 374 8302.

You have lots of prizes to win, approaches on par 3's, haggle hole, continuous supply of beer on the course, BBQ, raffles, etc.

And on top of these someone can take away $20,000, first hole-in-one on par 3 number 3 hole

Get your team organised after all it is for a good course. Helping the local High School raise funds which will eventually help the students in our community.

Remember the tee off is at 11.00 am. Thanks Amrit

Greens Staff Message; Kierane and AG are concerned at the state our Par 3 tees are being left in. Taking the biggest divot is not a golf competition. Where possible the majority of members should be using a tee on a par three tees. If you do take a large divot please replace it in the hole made, as the roots may still grow in the bare soil. If you only make a slight scar, please get some sand from the sand bucket, and level the scar with sand. If you see an unrepaired divots, please assist our staff by repairing them, to keep our tees looking and playing well for everyone.

Week end firewood . Kierane is inviting members to come out Saturday or Sunday and collect firewood from the back of the car park, and on the other side of the trees on the practice fairway. (Hedge trimmer has been in ) Please follow all health and safety procedures with your chainsaws etc,. The reason for asking you to do this work over the weekend, is to save Kierane having to go through the Health & Safety procedures with you because he is on the course. If he is on the course, he becomes the person responsible, if he isn't there, you are responsible for your own safety.

Clubhouse; Please see attached a letter 'Majken' pieced together regarding the state of our clubhouse on occasions

Dannevirke Golf Club – Cleaner Update & Request; Good evening Golf Club members ��

I would firstly like to thank all of those members that have taken the time to thank me personally or through other avenues with regard to the cleanliness of the Club rooms and other associated areas on the Club such as the toilet and shower blocks – I appreciate your feedback.

However, I would like to take this opportunity to point out a number of instances where my work and ability to fully service the club amenities have come under pressure based on the amount of time allocated for my services. Under normal circumstances I am able to provide a quality service to which the Club can be proud of, and that visiting golfers or campers can be happy with (and of course spread the word to others).

These instances have become more frequent recently and revolve around not just the men’s but also the women’s toilets & shower facilities as well as general rubbish within the club house. I would like to point out that although my job title is of the club house cleaner, I am certainly not a maid or anyone’s mother. When we have instances of people throwing up & faecal matter on & around the toilets without any effort to clean up after themselves, this detracts from my ability to operate within my cleaning hours, and not to mention I should not need to clean other’s bodily fluids off the toilets or floors. I would also like to point out that there are many rubbish bins provided for members to utilise & I should not need to pick up rubbish off floors (in some instances right beside rubbish bins).

We are all looking to achieve the same outcome – a nice, clean & tidy environment for our members to be proud of and to ensure any visitors to the club go away with found memories and the ability to tell others of what a great club we have.

Please ensure you clean up after yourself, be proud of our Clubhouse and what we have to offer, especially during this time where our ability to host neighbouring golf club members that are unable to play their own course due to the recent weather events.

Again, thank to those who have taken the time to show their appreciation as well as help look after our club house & amenities when I am not there to do so.

Kind regards, Majken

We have club members playing in several events from tomorrow onward. Summer Cup Semi finals, Championships, Five course classic, and The North Island LVA at Lansdown Masterton. Good luck to all involved.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 3rd March 2023

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:15:36 GMT

Club Championships; These were scheduled to commence this Saturday, but unfortunately Captain Mike has had a hectic couple of weeks with work, so simply has not had time to do the draw. For our new members with handicaps. We run our championships on an all in basis, meaning starting with the lowest handicap index, groups of 16 are drawn to make up Senior, Intermediate, and Junior grades. We ask, If you do not want to be in the draw, please phone, text or email Captain Mike to be removed. Email Mike Matthews <mikematthews058@gmail.com> , or phone / text him on 021 402043. Championships run from the first day, now 11th March, Round 2, on 8th April, Semi finals 6th May, and finals day Saturday 27th May

Saturday 4th March; Card draw for 11.30am Tee off. Please arrive before 11.15, to assist the starters getting the groups made up and off at 11.30am

Sunday 5th March ; Norsewood Golf Club 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. Also Round 1 of the 2023 Ruahine Rosebowl Tournaments. Entries in by 8am, Tee off 8.30am. Entry fee $35.00 includes lunch and a light meal after golf. Please bring cash, as Norsewood do not have eft-pos available. . We require a team of at least 4 players to attend, with three scores counting, so the more that can attend the better please.

What's On; tonight I have added 29 new members to the list of people receiving What's On every Thursday. The purpose of What's On is to inform members what is happening at your club, plus some results etc from previous events. If you don't want to receive this email please reply to sender (not all) to have your name removed.

Marae Tournament;

Thanks to those that supported the tournament on Saturday, numbers were down on previous years due to the forecast weather, although the rain didn’t come till the last hole for a couple of unfortunate groups. Also we didn’t get the numbers from the Bay that normally support the event for obvious reasons. Despite this thanks to the generosity of players and sponsors it was a financially successful day.

Special thanks to the Dannevirke Golf Club, the Greens staff and all those that supported the tournament.

The scoring wasn’t spectacular, despite very good playing conditions.

Results Senior Men P Drummond 36 on a countback from Shane Evans 36 Jamie Hazners 35 c/b Mike Matthews 35 c/b

Junior Men Stephen Paewai 39 c/b Wiremu Te Ture 39 c/b Mark Arnold 39 Jarrod Stephenson 38 c/b Gillis Te Ture 38 Bernie Williams 35 c/b Jahnique Whaitiri 35 c/b

Women Margaret Treacy 37 Debbie Ruwhiu 32 Rhea Hazners 29 c/b

Twos No. 3 Brad Dippie and Clint Te Huki, No. 7 Tim Treacy and Ian Harrowfield, No. 9 Angus Maniapoto, No. 14 Angus Maniapoto, Basil Mott and Peter Drummond No. 17 Hamish Greatbatch

Long Drives No. 2 Rhea Hazners, No.4 Gillis Te Ture, No. 16 Mike Matthews

Approaches No. 3 Brad Dippie, No. 7 Tim Treacy No. 9 Seini Te Huki

Winner of the Teams event Kaitoki Marae

Winner of the Dave Barber Memorial Cup Stephen Paewai

Congratulations to Bryan Burt who won a round of Golf for 2 at Clearwater and Barry Walker who won a Hurricanes jersey signed by the 2023 playing squad.

Regards Stephen

Options for a game at home on Saturday, or 27 holes at Norsewood Sunday, so plenty of options out there.. Have a great weekend.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 24 February 2023

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:39:46 GMT

Saturday 25th February; Marae Tournament 11am Shot Gun Start. Make up your own four, or present at the office and Stephen Paewai will put you into the field. Please be there early to assist getting the field started on time.

Sunday 5th March; Norsewood 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament, Round 1 Ruahine Rosebowl. Normally an 8.30am start, but I will confirm that next week

Golf Hawkes Bay Update; All Pennant competitions run by the association have been cancelled for 2023. Nine of our 17 clubs have either damaged courses, or damaged roads, making it dangerous to travel.

Coronation Cup; This competition is still under review, with confirmation due in the next week or two.

NZ Motor homes Association Tararua Tournament; Another great result with this tournament, bringing motor home owners to the Tararua district. Funding for this event comes from the Tararua District Council, and entrants. Our management committee wishes to express our sincere thanks to captain Mike & Barbara, and all the club members who assisted on Monday 6th February, to provide a roast meal and enjoyable prize giving at our Club. The intention when this tournament started was that the final night would move around the three participating clubs, but because of the efforts of Mike and Barbara, and the so so attitude of Eketahuna and Pahiatua, this will not be happening any time soon. The Dannevirke hospitality is second to none. Thank you all

Difficult times ahead for many of our Association Clubs and members. It is difficult to comprehend, when our course is in such great order., and such a short distance from the extensive damage. Your Committee last night, offered free green fees to members of damaged courses across GHB. We are unsure what the uptake will be, but please make any such guests welcome. Clubs help each other during adversity, with machinery etc, so this is our way of paying forward, should we require help in the future.

Wishing Stephen and his Marae hosts a great Tournament on Saturday, for their annual fundraiser.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 17 February 2023

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:29:44 GMT

Saturday 18th February; Summer Cup Round 3 match play. All round one and hopefully most round 2 games should be complete by now. It has been a member complaint that this competition drags on too long each year. Members not committee members have to play these matches, so please get them played, so we for once can have the finals on the correct date

Saturday 25th February; Marae Tournament, 11am shot gun start

Sunday 26th; Golf HB Round 1 Pennants ; Preliminary notice that this is the scheduled date for this competition to start. However, common sense would suggest this will be reviewed given the situation on many of the GHB courses. We currently have 3 teams in this years competition. Championship1, plus Handicap 2 and 4.

Sunday 5th March; Norsewood 27 hole strokeplay tournament. Round 1 Ruahine Rosebowl competition . For various reasons Norsewood have not participated in this competition since the beginning of Covid. That being said, they now wish to come back, with the support of the other 4 clubs. These are great tournaments, meeting up with golfers from Pongaroa, Cape Turnagain, Takapau, Dannevirke and Norsewood. We encourage members to go along and support these country clubs, who in turn will support our August tournament. Should you have any questions regarding these events, contact Captain Mike, President Tony , or any Match committee members, because these guys have all been long time supporters of these tournaments.

While I can't speak for them, photos from Napier , Maraenui, Wairoa , Waipukurau and Waipawa golf clubs would suggest there is a great deal of work to be done to get these courses back to playing condition. We also have to acknowledge, where sport fits in when homes and livelihoods have been wiped out. Our own course has come through safely, and this time round we can be thankful.

I will keep members informed of GHB official information as it comes to hand, but in the mean time if weather permits this week end, come on out and have a game of golf to refresh the mind, and mix and mingle with other members for the good of your mental health.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe��

What's On 9 February 2023

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 08:34:49 GMT

S aturday 11th February ; Summer Cup Round 2. This year we want the Summer Cup to get going and keep moving. Any matches from last week not completed by the Sunday will be scrubbed. The are three rounds three weeks in a row, followed by the Marae tournament and a spare week on 4th March before the semi finals on Saturday March 11th

Saturday 25th February; Marae Tournament 11am Shot Gun start. This is an annual event supported by local clubs as a fund raiser for our three local Marae.

Sisters Club;

We have 17 confirmed going to the Sisters Club tournament on Kings Birthday Weekend, 2 June to 5 June. If you’re interested in going please let me know.

We’ve been given a couple of items, a round of golf for 2 plus a cart at the Clearwater Resort valued at $410.00 plus a Hurricanes jersey signed by the 2023 squad. valued at $200.00. These will be raffled at $10.00 a ticket. If you’re interested in buying a ticket please contact me. Regards Stephen

Lets hope the wet weather leaves us alone this weekend so we can get out an enjoy a round of golf

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 2 February 2023

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 21:01:09 GMT

Thanks Mike for the last few weeks updates. I've had a break so back into it.

Saturday 4th February; Summer cup Round 1 Matchplay, the full draw is attached,

Match Committee; Captain Mike requests a Meeting at 10.15am Saturday

Monday 6th February; NZMCA motor homes tournament round 3. Tee off 10.30am. Club members, Captain Mike will be manning the shop on and off during the day, please check in at the office before teeing off . Members with some free time Monday, Mike could do with some help during the day with bar, kitchen, starting and results. Let him know over the week end if you can help, and he will give you a time and job.

Postponement ; Unfortunately the Clubs NZ Womens North Island Golf Tournament due to be held next week in Whangamata has been postponed, (Pretty obvious when we saw their course on One News last week). Clubs NZ have postponed until 2024 in Whangamata, so our bid to host this tournament will go forward then for 2025.

From Stephen Paewai;

Sisters Club

This year’s tournament is being hosted by the Weedons Golf Club and will be the first time it’s been held on the King’s Birthday!! that is the 3rd and 4th of June. Those interested in attending there will be a meeting at the Merrylees Hotel Wednesday 8th February at 7.00pm, if you would like to participate but can’t get to the meeting please let me know. Everyone arranges their own travel, return tickets are available currently at approx $220.00 return. The accommodation and travel will be organised by the committee. In 2024 we will be hosting the tournament so it’d be great to get good numbers for this year.

Marae tournament

This year’s tournament will be held on Saturday 25 February, there’s a notice in the foyer if you are interested in playing can you please put your names on the sheet.

Regards Stephen.

Management Committee; President Tony called a January Meeting, to minute a few matters

Farm House; An update from the AGM. Several offers were put forward. A sub Committee reviewed these and made a decision. The house was settled on Wednesday 1st February.

Subscriptions, Secretary Miranda asks that members please update theeir payments following the subscription increase voted in at the AGM. Weekly is now $11 and monthly $47.70

Earth Quake Assessment; VP Peter Greatbatch was on site when the assessor had a look at the clubhouse. As yet we don't have the report, so no update is available at this stage

Grants; A Pub Charity grant has come through to replace the carpet upstairs

Course Etiquette; As members we should all be very proud of our course. If you see someone doing something wrong, please politely let them know what they were doing and the remedy.

A few notes here for errors seen in the past few weeks. If you are taking bottles on the course (mainly beers bottles) please do not throw the tops on the ground. WHY. Our mower blades a finely tuned and bottle tops going through them wrecks them. Carts; Only 2 passengers per cart please, maybe 3 if there are small children, ( not 5 adults as seen last Sunday) . I'm sure all your employers have health and safety rules, and unfortunately the Golf Club is no different. If someone gets harmed doing something stupid with a cart, the committee and President Tony will be held responsible. Not something Tony wants, and I know you will be ill advised to get in his bad books. Thirdly carts and trundlers; Carts should never be driven over tee grounds (no exception) Carts and trundlers should be kept to the side of tees, and when approaching the green, if your ball is not between the bunker and the green then please walk around the bunker. If we all take the shortest path, the area gets worn, which looks untidy, and it makes if difficult to play form those worn areas.

The weather looks good, the course is stunning, so enjoy your Waitangi week end and make plenty of use of our course.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 27th January 2023

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 16:43:07 GMT

Hi all here is this weeks whats on ,

Saturday fire brigade tournament 1030 tee off $30 entry teams of three ambrose or stableford round 4 ball enters on the day please be early.

Draw is up in shop for summer cup & will be in next weeks whats on.

Thats it for this week

Cheers

Mike��

What's On 20 January 2022

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:22:51 GMT

Evening everyone this week is qualifying summer cup top 32 will advance to email draw .

Next week Saturday 28th is the fire brigade fundraiser teams of 3 ambrose or will do a draw for 4 ball heaps of prizes $30 per person 1030 yee off.

Please remember to arrive early on club days as it is hard when we tee off at 1130 and you turn up at 1130 ,if you are going to be running late please ring and we can put you in a group.

Cheers

Mike

What's On 16th December 2022?

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:34:19 GMT

Evening everyone just a quick note to say thanks to all who attended the Christmas cheer on Saturday there were 100 in the field, great effort .

Sat 17th club day 1130 tee off

Friday 23rd there is a wedding at the golf club in the late afternoon so we will have to use the downstairs bar .

Sat 24th xmas eve thinking of having a meat pack comp will look at teeing off at 1030 so we can all get back home early. Please let me know if you are interested at golf on Saturday so i can gauge numbers.

If i don't see you before christmas have fun be safe enjoy family and

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Cheers

Mike

Wait there's more...

Further to Mike's email, I would like to thank everyone who supported the Raffle we had run through the day & finalised prior to the prize giving on Saturday (Xmas Cheer).

As mentioned on Saturday a portion of the Raffle money was to be donated to the Cancer Society of New Zealand - Approximately $100 + processing costs of $3 (total $103) has now been donated as per the attached information (see post for receipt) for those who are interested :)

Without your support we would not have been able to make this donation, so again, thank you all for your support!!

Warm regards & Good Golfing :)

Adam Webster

What's On 9th December 2022

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:03:02 GMT

Saturday 10th December; Christmas Cheer, 11.30am registrations close, 12 noon Shot gun start (Sponsors, Shires Fruit & Vege market, celebrating 100 years

Match Committee; (Request from captain Mike) Can the match committee including the two newly elected members Waka Petera and Joe Clarke, please be at the golf club at 10am to assist with preparations for Christmas Cheer Tournament.

Seniors; Next Tuesday December 13 ^th will be the Seniors Xmas Cheer, teeing off at the conclusion of the AGM which is scheduled to begin at 9.30am.

The entry fee for the Xmas Cheer will be $10 with everyone getting a prize. Cheers Gus.

Annual General Meeting ; A good number of members attended the AGM on Monday 5th December. A statement of Financial Performance was presented, along with the annual report you would have received in the mail. A management committee sub committee has been tasked with going through the offers received on the house sale , and reporting back when able. With multiple offers being presented, confidentiality is paramount. Information will be provided to members at our earliest opportunity. Several questions were asked regarding matters within the club, so thanks to the members who took the time to attend.

Here's hoping we get a good day for our annual Christmas Cheer on Saturday. As is normal, Scribe is signing off for another year, and taking a break until some time in January. A special thanks to our greens staff Kierane and Anthony, for their course presentation in a trying year. Thanks also to our members who assist on the course, around the club house, and where ever contribution is required. Best wishes to President Tony for his upcoming hip surgery.

To one and all, wishing you a safe and Merry Christmas, along with a very happy new year.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 3rd December 2022?

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:17:54 GMT

Today - SATURDAY 3RD

interclub at Dannevirke with Feilding

MONDAY 5TH

AGM 730pm at golf club all welcome

SATURDAY 10TH

Shires sponsored christmas cheers 12pm shotgun start sheet at club filling fast so get your names down.

SENIORS

Seasons Greetings everyone: our final outing for the year is the Christmas cheer and Prize giving at Dannevirke next Tuesday 6th Dec. Tee off at 10.30 am weather outlook is fine and the course is in top condition. $10 entry; every player gets a prize.

See you all there.

Sent from my Galaxy

CLUB HIGHER

On Saturday 3 December the Oringi Coolstore is having their Christmas function at the Golf Club. They’ll start with a supervised competition on the practice fairway at 4pm before heading upstairs at about 5.30pm. Therefore members will be using the downstairs lounge.

On Friday 23 December we have a wedding booked, the ceremony will be at the back of the 9th green. The upstairs lounge will be closed on the Thursday and Friday and members will need to use the downstairs lounge.

LADIES

30th November the Ashcott final was held at Waipukarau, after a close run match Dannevirke ladies team had a draw with Marenui, we'll done team.

We are now playing summer golf 9.30 Wednesdays. Sundays twilight at 4pm. Let's hope we soon get summer weather.

4 COURSE CLASSIC

Good afternoon everyone

Please find instructions for entry to the 4 Course Classic. Click on www.NZVGA.co.nz Click on entry forms and scroll down to the 4 Course classic, click on this and fill in the form. Money to be paid before entry will be verified by NZV golf by email. Bank account numbe r is on form A lternatively Entry and money can be given to Peter Johnst on. 0275878424 email johnopj@icloud.com

Please remember our Xmas Cheer at Dannevirke on 6 ^th December , cup of tea and tee off at 10.30. Hope to see you all there entry $10.

Thats it for this week see you all on Saturday

Cheers

Mike

What's On 25 November 2022

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:58:05 GMT

Howdy folks,��

Saturday 26th November ; Drummond Cup, 3 clubs plus putter. Medal Round

Saturday 3rd December; Fielding Interclub at Dannevirke. 11.30am Card Draw, all welcome

Monday 5th December; Annual General Meeting. 7.30pm

Saturday 10th December; Shires Fruit & Vege Market sponsored Christmas Cheer . 12 noon Shot Gun Start. Entry sheet is in the foyer.

Golf HB calendar meeting ; Last night we confirmed the GHB calander for the year. When the final copy comes through, I can attach it to What's On so that Pennant dates etc are known early

Management Committee Meeting Wed 23rd November ; (from a briefing today)

1 A motion will be moved at the AGM, for subs to increase by 50 cents per week

2 A motion was passed to increase Green Fees from $30 to $35

3 A motion was passed to lift camp fees from $10 per vehicle to $10 per person per night. The reason being the increases in electricity and gas for the hot water system.

The Golfing year is winding up with Ladies, Seniors and the full Club Christmas cheers, either coming up, or have already been played. We have one inter club to be played, with Fielding on Saturday 3rd December. I believe the Chadwick & Graham Cup was first played for in 1926, so not long for the 100th playing. Please consider what you can do for your club, and if necessary ask to be nominated and seconded in writing for a position on either the Match, House or Greens committees. (Nomination forms and box are upstairs in the club house lounge)

The Greenwood Cup final rounds were played last week end. I am hopeful a report will land in my in box for inclusion next week. Thank you in advance.

Again I ask that any news from the Seniors or Ladies be forwarded for inclusion in this platform. It won't be edited, just cut and pasted, so please all 172 recipients of this weekly would love to hear from you.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 18th November 2022?

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:00:04 GMT

Saturday 19th November; Card draw 11.30am

Saturday 19th / Sunday 20th ; Greenwood Cup Rounds 4-7 . Best wishes to our team of ten.

Shoot Outs; Over the past two week, both the ladies and seniors have hosted their respective Shoot Outs. Ladies; 1st Elaine Swanney, 2nd Joy Charmley, 3rd Margaret Stephenson

Seniors, 1st Warren Ridge, 2nd Gavin Henricksen, 3rd Peter Gregory. Congratulations to the winners and all who were involved in each day.

Coming Events;

Annual General Meeting; Monday 5th December 2022 at the Clubhouse at 7.30pm

Christmas Cheer; (Sponsored by Shires Fruit & Vege Market) Saturday 10th December 12 noon Shot gun start. A starters sheet will be put up in the foyer, for groups of 4, or individuals to put your names up. Please include all four names for your group, so the starters can check them off for entry fee payment.

North island Ladies Chartered Clubs Teams Tournament 2024; Yes that's right 2024. A meeting was held tonight at the Services & Citizens Club looking to put in a proposal at the 2023 Tournament, for hosting rights for the 2024 tournament in late January. A formal request will be made to next weeks Management Committee Meeting for use of the course, which would required the course for practice round on Thursday, and tournament days Friday and Saturday . Estimated number, around 30 teams of 3 women for all over the North Island. Another opportunity to showcase our course and the Tararua district.

Hopefully this rain passes tonight or tomorrow and we get a good weekend to get out on the Course. The run will have disappeared again, but I'm sure it will return.

Good Golfing��

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 10th November 2022

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:34:45 GMT

What's On?

Saturday 12th November; Closing Day, heaps of prizes up for grabs, with our Annual Prize Giving to follow. Our thanks to our two Sponsors for our closing day competition , Four Square Dannevirke, and Highway Dairy.

Annual General Meeting ; Monday 5th December 2022, 7.30pm at Clubhouse. Nomination forms for all committees are up stairs. Please give consideration to standing for selection to a Committee, to assist in the running of your Club.

Please can I have the match committee here at 10am on Saturday to help set up.

Last but not least for all those needing to do reports need by Monday email to Gail on preslande76@xtra.co.nz

Happy Golfing

Cheers

Mike

What's On 3rd November 2022

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 07:58:58 GMT

Saturday November 5th ; Postponement; The inter club with Pahiatua has been postponed due to Covid at their Club

Dannevirke, Card draw 11.30am

Sunday 6th November ; SHB 27 hole Mixed Foursomes, 8am Tee Off, lunch provided

This event is an all club closing day, prize giving so all welcome. 11.30am Tee off.

Annual General Meeting; Monday 5th December 2022, 7.30pm at Clubhouse. Nomination forms for all committees are up stairs. Please give consideration to standing for selection to a Committee, to assist in the running of your Club.

Keep safe folks, the dreaded Covid is doing the rounds again, and I still think the best option is to avoid it if you can. That been said, life must go on, and so must Golf.

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 27 October 2022

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:40:28 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday 29th October; Cancellation, The St Josephs School Ambrose Tournament has been cancelled , therefore we will have a normal club day with Card draw 11.30 am.

Saturday 5th November; Interclub v Pahiatua at Pahiatua. Please notify Captain Mike on 021 402043 if you are attending, as Pahiatua Club want to know numbers for catering

Sunday 6th November; 36 hole Mixed Foursomes Please put names on the entry sheet in the foyer, or contact Captain Mike 021 402043

Saturday 12th November; Closing day. Details to follow next Thursday

Twilight Golf; Any member who can assist with running twilight, tee off Thursday 3.30pm until 6pm, again please talk to Captain Mike

Club House Hire; We have a booking for a Christmas function on Saturday 3 December. I know that is the day of the Fielding inter club fixture and I ask that members remain downstairs that day please. We don’t have many of these functions each year and they provide an additional source of finance for the club, which ultimately benefits members. Thanks for your co operation it’s very much appreciated.

I need 2 bar staff that day as I’ll be away that weekend, if you can help please contact me. There will be about 45 visitors for the function.

Regards Stephen

Property For Sale; The house and a separate section on Tamaki River Road (property of the Dannevirke Golf Club) is currently being marketed by Pam Prenter from For Homes, There is an Open Home on Sunday 30th October. Any member with family or friends looking for an entry level house, or a 5000sm section to build on, please direct them to the For Homes website for more details.

Here is hoping we get a fine week end and can get out an have a round of golf, or you could play 9 holes after the Open Home on Sunday.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 21 October 2022

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:43:45 GMT

Saturday 22nd October; Card draw 11.30am

Twilight golf; The twilight season has commenced with tee times from 3.30pm to 6pm

Programme changes;

Saturday 5th November ; Interclub v Pahiatua at Pahiatua. Those wishing to attend please contact Michael so he can advise numbers for catering. Men & Ladies

Saturday 3rd December; Fielding interclub at Dannevirke

Clubs ; Does anyone have any clubs they would donate to the High School program.

There is a group of 8-12 players learning at present.

Greenwood Cup; Results after rounds 1-3 at Waipukurau last weekend

The overall standings after 3 rounds are:

1 ^st : Napier – 6pts – 26.5 games

2 ^nd : Maraenui – 6pts – 21.5 games

3 ^rd : Hastings – 4pts – 23.0 games

4 ^th : Onga Onga – 4pts – 21.5 games

5 ^th : Hawkes Bay – 4pts – 16.0 games

6 ^th : Dannevirke – 0pts – 5.5 games

7 ^th : Central HB – 0pts – 4.0 games

8 ^th : Karamu – 0pts – 2.0 games

We look forward to seeing you on the final weekend that will take place at Napier Golf Club on Saturday 19 ^th & Sunday 20 ^th November.

Management Committee meeting 19th October;

The Golf Club house on Tamaki River Road, has this week come onto the market. Options to buy are (A) the house (B) The 5000sqm section next door, or (C) both properties. (See advert on the For Homes website)

Ladies shoot out is scheduled for Wednesday 26th October. Good luck to all the participants.

Coring was carried out last week, being a week ahead of schedule. Our thanks to the volunteers who assisted, being in person, or with machinery. The rain mid week and later in the week held up completion. Kierane and AG are full on this week to get everything completed, and then keeping on top of the spring growth

Our thanks to Marcus Ransom, for the work he has carried out with his digger around our property. This included tidying up the rubbish heaps around the house, demolishing the old yards by the house, and pulling over some old pine along the top of the bank on number 6, which were leaning towards the fairway, and our three Totara trees which make number 6 the hole it is.

The Dumb waiter is currently out of actions. Please assist with taking drinks up for the bar, or bringing empties down for dumping . President Tony will look to repair the waiter when time permits.

Annual General Meeting; Monday 5th December. For the committee chairpersons, captains. and anyone who writes a report for the AGM, please get these to Gail yesterday

Good luck to members playing in events around the country this Labour weekend. For those staying close to home, come on out and have a round or two. If you require carts for visiting family or friends please contact Captain Mike, or President Tony.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 14 October 2022

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 19:56:56 GMT

Friday 14th October . Course opens at 10.30am (Pins & Cups need to be completed)

Saturday 15th October; Card draw 11.30am. A plea from Captain Mike, please move with any outstanding matches. Failure to do so, may see players being scratched. (Captains discretion).

All matches in the Wiffin, Presidents and Sattrup & Brannigan competitions need to be completed before closing day on 12th November.

Greenwood Cup , Our team is off to Waipukurau this week end to play the first 3 rounds of the 2022 Greenwood Cup. Congratulations to the below named team in playing order. The week end matches are also listed.

1-Brad Truesdale

2-Craig Nash

3-Chris Mason

4-Craig Evans

5-David Hurrell

6-Greg Vigers

7-Tim Bell

8-Richie Gray

9-Mike Matthews

10- Wiremu Nikora Veitch

Reserves

Brad Huata

Brad Dippie

Draw Sat

0730 tee 1 Dvke vs Hastings

1230 tee 10 Dvke vs Maraenui

Draw Sun

0815 tee 1 Dvke vs Napier

Coring ; The weather played ball Monday & Tuesday, so all the greens were cored The greens on the first nine have been sanded along with the 18th. Then the weather changed, so it has been too wet to sand 10 to 17. The cores on the surrounds have also good wet, making it difficult to clear them. If its fine Friday, and the cores dry, the staff and any members available may be able to blow, or shovel these away. If not we will have to contend with them over the week end. That being the case, please tap your shoes as you would after leaving a bunker, before walking onto the greens so that we aren't carrying cores onto the greens. Our staff will do the best they can if the weather gods allow. Thanks guys. Any member wish to assist, please talk to Kierane.

Kierane managed to mow 10,11 and 12th greens today and was on the 17th when a hydraulic hose blew, He is frantically working to get that fixed. The plan being to mow greens 1-9 Saturday with the old greens mower, and 10 to 18 with the new mower. be aware of

Bring on the sunshine. Best wishes to our Greenwood team, and if you are playing at home, please go with the flow. Our staff work their butts off to present our course, but every so often the weather doesn't play ball.

Good golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe.

What's On 30 September 2022

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:41:56 GMT

Welcome

Saturday 1st October ; 11.30am card draw. Continuation of President Cup and Sattrup & Brannigan matches

Ace , Congratulation to Raymond Martin for his hole in one on the ninth on Sunday 18th. His wife Jude summed it up the best. Not bad for 45 years practice.

Ladies Ashcott last Monday; The ladies Ashcott team won against Waipukarau on Monday 5/1, a great result for Dannevirke Thanks Val

Message from the CDISC President; On behalf of the CDISC Club Committee I would like to express my sincere thanks to Tony, Mike and the team at the Dannevirke Golf Club for their amazing assistance in hosting the New Zealand Indian Sports Association Shires Golf Open.

The course was immaculate considering the amount of rainfall during week, we certainly appreciate the hard work and effort the Club put into preparing and cutting under very difficult circumstances.

The assistance in organising the draw and the branded Shires balls and markers was also greatly appreciated (thanks Mike)

Both this tournament and the previous one held in 2015 have been our largest golf events since its inception something we are incredibly proud of.

It was fitting that we were able to host this event in ‘Dannevirke to coincide with the celebration of Shires 100 ^th years of service, we are so appreciative for their support that they have given us and continue to provide our club.

We look forward to bringing the Golf Open back to Dannevirke in the future.

Kind Regards

Kiran Pabhu

President-CDISC

Seniors;

Just a reminder that we are visiting Carterton vets next Tuesday 4 October. Tee off will be at 9.30am which means we will have to be ready to depart Dannevirke at 7.30am

Green fees will be $10 and the competition $5.00

As Carterton wants to know how many of us will be visiting; could you please email back by 8pm Friday night if you are interested in going. At this point I have 16 Dannevirke names.

Latest time for a cancellation in the event of adverse weather conditions prevailing; will be 9pm Monday night.

Those looking to car pool will meet at the Allardice Street car park in Dannevirke before 7.30am. Note: we are subsidizing each car/driver $50.00 plus a minimum of $10 from each passenger. Please let me know Monday night if you already have a pre-arranged carload.

The $50 will be paid by direct credit to your bank account, so please give your bank account details to Val. Cheers for now, Regards Gavin.

Here's hoping the weather forecasts are all up the pole and we have two great days over the weekend to play golf.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 23 September 2022

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 03:11:17 GMT

Friday 23rd September ; Course Closed. The continued rains this week has put our staff under severe pressure. With the club hosting the New Zealand Indians Sports Association Golf Tournament, on Saturday, Kierane & AG have asked the the course be closed tomorrow to allow for preparation. Members of the Indian association are traveling from all over New Zealand to play and be part of the Shires Fruit & Vege Markets 100 year celebration. Please respect these decisions aren't made lightly so your co-operation is appreciated.

Saturday 24th September; New Zealand Indians Sports Association Golf Tournament 10.30am Shot gun start The draw is up at the clubhouse. If you put your name on the list last weekend, you are in the draw.

GHB & Poverty Bay Women's Association ; A full club delegate meeting was held last night in Hastings to work through the proposed 2023 calendar. I represented Dannevirke at that meeting. There are a couple of discussions to be had with our Coronation Cup zone clubs before the finalization of the programme on 23rd November.

Best wish to the New Zealand Indians Sports Association for a successful tournament and weekend. On behalf of the Dannevirke Golf Club and our town welcome. I am sure you will have a great time celebrating 100 years of Shires Fruit & Vege Market families.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 18 September 2022

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:38:07 GMT

Saturday 17th September; (Note 11.30am Card Draw ) Card draws from here on will be at 11.30am until the end of daylight savings in April.

Any matches that have fallen behind, please keep them moving.

After match to be held in the downstairs bar as Aotea Sports Club have hired the clubhouse for the evening.

Saturday 24th September; Course hired for the day for a Tournament. (see article below)

Ladies Inter Zone result from Monday 12th; Interzone went well, the weather held up for us.

Central won with 696

Southern close with 684

Northern 633

Good day was had by all.

Thanks to all our helpers and everyone said how lovely the course was looking. Thanks Val

New Zealand Indians Sports Association Golf Tournament (Saturday 24th September) Shotgun start at 10.30am.

Dannevirke Golf Club will be host to the New Zealand Indians Sports Association (NZISA) Golf Open Saturday 24 ^th September sponsored by Shires Fruit & Vege Market Dannevirke.

NZISA hosted this particular tournament in 2015 with huge success and record entries. There are 90 registered so far from all around the country which is great for the district.

2022 marks 100 years in Business for Shires and we congratulate them on this fantastic milestone, during this time Shires has built a reputation for being an important part of the Dannevirke Community and we are proud to be associated with them.

There will be limited spots available for Dannevirke golfers ($30 entrée fee) please submit your interest by recording your name on the sheet at the club or contact Mike Mathews, Local entries will be confirmed.

With the continuation of rain that just doesn't want to stop, please be aware of wet muddy areas, and avoid said areas with carts, trundlers and walking, unless you need to play a shot from there. The less damage we do now, the quicker these areas repair when the rain stops and the sun shines.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 9 September 2022

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 23:08:48 GMT

Saturday 10th September; 11am Card Draw Kitt Kerr Hape Simpson Foursomes (explanation below)

If you don't have a playing partner already, simply turn up on Saturday and the committee will match you up (If possible)

Explanation Kitt Kerr Hape Simpson Foursomes; 18 Hole foursomes. Two players (A & B ) make up a foursome. Player A tees off number 1, player 2 plays the second shot, player 1 the third etc until the ball is in the hole. Score equals total number of shots taken. Hole 2 player B tees off, player A plays the second shot etc. The foursomes handicap is Player A & B course handicap added and divided by two. Your nett being the total gross minus combined handicap = Nett. After 18 holes the best nett (all foursomes) wins the Kitt Cup, 2nd Nett wins the Kerr Cup, 3rd nett wins the Hape Cup and 4th Nett wins the Simpson Tray

Cape Turnagain Golf Club .

Unfortunately we have had to cancel our Firm's Day which was to be held on Friday 9th September.

Hopefully we can have a better year next year and get all our tournaments played. Thanks Gwen Murphy

Saturday 17th September: Moving to 11.30am card draw. This will continue through the summer until the end of daylight saving.

2022 Ruahine Rosebowl. The round of men's tournaments concluded last Saturday with the Takapau 30 hole tournament. As has been reported before each of the tournaments at Pongaroa, Cape Turnagain, Dannevirke and Takapau has a round of the Rosebowl played. Overall this year, the Ruahine Rosebowl was awarded to Pongaroa, followed by Cape Turnagain, Dannevirke and Takapau. Special thanks to our members who have supported these tournaments this year.

Battle of the Saddle; Sunday 9 ^th of October will be fourth occurrence of the Battle of the Saddle. This is a 10-man team match play tournament pitching Dannevirke’s best against Manawatu’s.

This year will be at Manawatu Golf Club, tee of is at 10.21am. Matches will be off the stick so we will be taking the 10 lowest handicap players that are available to play. Will be a good chance for some of our new younger members to have a taste of competitive match play the weekend before Greenwood Cup. Dannevirke currently holds the shield so it will be great if we can defend it.

Transport arrangements will be made closer to the day.

If you are available and keen to play, please get in touch with Craig Evans, Richie Gray or Peter Gregory.

The actual physical shield had been lost for the last two years but was found last week in a broom cupboard at Manawatu GC so apologies to both Richie Gray and Dave Hurrell who had been accused of losing it.

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Thanks Brad Dippie

Coming Events;

Saturday 24th September ; CHB 27 Hole Open. 8.30am Tee Off $35 Entry fee. Entires to Bruce Kitto 020 4463796

Saturday October 8th Sunday October 9th; Mahia Golf Club Fiordland Lobster Co Mens 2 day 36 Hole Tournament, $70 Entry fee. Extensive trophy table.

To our new members, if you haven't played foursomes before, Saturday is a good opportunity. As mentioned above, if you haven't got a playing partner, speak to the starter, and they will team you up with one. This format is played once a year, so cease the opportunity.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 2 Sep 2022?

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:43:00 GMT

Saturday 3rd September; Card draw 11am. Continuation of matches please.

Takapau 30 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. $30 Entry fee, 7.30am Cup of tea, 8.30am Tee Off. Mini bus leaving Drums 7.45am

Club House bookings; We have a busy September at the Golf Club.

On Friday 2 Septembe r we have the Willy Veitch Memorial Tournament, tee off 10.00 am I understand members are welcome to play in this event.

Saturday 10 September a private function in the upstairs lounge, members will have to use the downstairs bar

Saturday 17 September, we’re hosting the Aotea Sports Club end of year prize giving. The upstairs lounge will be closed to members on the Friday and Saturday.

Saturday 24 September, the NZ Indian Association is holding a tournament, I understand members can participate in this tournament, more details will be advised closer to the time.

I appreciate that these events do cause some inconvenience to members, but it provides extra income for the club which ultimately benefits members.

Regards Stephen

Management Committee Meeting 24th August;

The fence behind the number three tee, and along the left of 3 and behind number 5 will be replaced next week . At the same time, the fences around the house and section are being replaced prior to the house going to market.

Monday 12th September. The ladies have an Inter zone at Dannevirke

Draught beer; The committee has decided to remove draught beer from the club house. Sales have continued to decline over the past few years, to the point it is unprofitable to continue.

Concerns; Please be aware when raising concerns, that they are directed to the correct person. Our committee members serve their club and don't take on the role to be abused. Please speak to them as you would like to be spoken too.

Motor homes Association Golf Tournament This is being held again over Waitangi week end.2023. The organisation from our end means we will again be hosting the final round on the Sunday .

Good luck to our members off to the Takapau tournament on Saturday. If you are playing at home, have a great day.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 19 August 2022?

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:42:53 GMT

Saturday August 20th ; Card draw 11am. President Cup and Sattrup & Brannigan matches to be continued. (Please check if your Sattrupm & Brannigan partner is showing up, so you can let your opponents know (when asked).

Saturday 3rd September; Takapau 30 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. Start time and entry fee to be advised

Lui Paewai Trophy . Congratulations to Wiremu Veitch the 2022 winner of the Lui Paewai with 38 points on count back from Tim Bell.

Local Rule Hole 9

(Information provided by Bob McKee, and forwarded for inclusion by Captain Mike)

The area marked by Blue Pegs around the GUR and the path are tied together and treated as a single Abnormal Course Condition.(ACC) The Only Free Relief available is that the player, if he/she takes relief, must go to the Drop Zone. For the purposes of this rule the Drop Zone is a closely mown area at the bottom of the path. The relief under Rule 16.1 is NOT available in this case.

To All Members.

There has been over recent times many discussions among members over the procedure to be followed when a ball is on the path at number 9 hole.

Due to the continuous repositioning of the flag stick it is difficult to estimate fairly the Nearest Point of Relief.

The committee have sought advice from Hawkes Bay Golf and the USGA and after careful consideration have decided to implement the above rule. (Model Local Rule F3.1)

Note: To get free relief the ball must be in the marked area or the area must affect the players stance or swing.

To prevent a ball being lost in this area the Green keeper has undertaken to keep the area free of growth. If the ball is not found within 3 minutes of searching the player must return to the tee, unless it is known or virtually certain that the ball is lost in the ACC. (Abnormal Course Condition)

Placing after a drop is permitted when the preferred lie rule is in operation.

PS As it is raining the pegs have not been painted yet but will be first chance the green keepers can & will be blue (Captain Mike)

Heavy rain tonight folks. Hope the weather turns, and we get out at the weekend and enjoy our beautiful course.

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 12 August 2022?

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:29:11 GMT

Saturday August 13th: 11am Card draw, Lui Paewai Trophy (Best stableford score on the day). This is one trophy every member wants to get their name engraved on. Bring your A game!

SHB 27 Hole Strokeplay last weekend; Congratulations Amrit Prasad, the 2022 SHB strokeplay champion. A field of 54 played in brilliant conditions, on a course which was again very well presented by our staff Kierane and AG. The wind had dried things out for the course to be groomed as well as our staff would have liked. Pin placements were testing, thus only two twos for the entire day. Thanks must go to Captain Mike for his organisation, and his dear wife Barbara and helpers who ran the kitchen all day. Thanks also to our match committee members who couldn't play, (Zane and Chalky) so gave their time too clubhouse and kitchen duties. Thanks Peter Gregory, for inviting guests from Wellington and Taumaranui, Our team in the Ruahine Rosebowl took honors on the day, collecting the 5 point win. (the final round being at Takapau 30 Hole tournament on Saturday 3rd September) . Great to have our Rosebowl club members from Pongaroa, Cape Turn Again and Takapau on our course for the day .

Seniors; For those not going to Waipukurau on Tuesday, there will be an organised competition here starting at 10.00am. Cheers Gus

A shout out tonight to everyone who reads What's On. Weather you are one of the 177 email recipients or read us on face book or any other medium, its pleasing to hear that you enjoy the weekly news. A reminder to our members please. I'm only a week end golfer, so if you have an event or result that you would like shared with everyone, please flick me an email by Thursday 7pm, and I will gladly copy and paste it onto What's On

With close to 100mm rain this week, conditions under foot could be a bit soft. There could be a couple of frosts over the weekend, so please don't play too early on frosty greens, or you just might get a frosty reception for the greens staff.

Good golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 5 August 2022

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:16:34 GMT

Saturday 6th August ; SHB 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament, 7.45am Cup of tea, 8.15am Tee Off. Entry fee $40 includes competition, lunch and dinner. A reminder please to our members to bring a plate for a shared tea with our country guests. For those who have played at Pongaroa, Cape Turnagain, Norsewood, Takapau, or Porongahau tournaments, you will know how they provide for their guests at tea time. This week is our turn to reciprocate that hospitality.

Match Committee; Captain Mike requests the match committee arrive early of Saturday to assist with making up the groups and getting the field started (7am) please.

Funding Committee; Secretary Miranda reports we have received two grants recently. One for staff wages, and one for a set of coring spikes. (Similar to the Napier Golf Club spikes hired and used recently) An acknowledgement to the members of the funding committee for gathering the required quotations etc for Miranda to submit applications. A lot of work goes into each application. Thank you.

The weather is going to be good Saturday, so come on out early and join the 27 hole Tournament. Remember 8.15am tee off

Good golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 29 July 2022

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:27:46 GMT

Saturday 30th July; Card draw 11am. Sattrup & Brannigan Round 3?. Please play any outstanding matches

Saturday 6th August ; SHB 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. (Round 3 Ruahine Rosebowl) 8am Tee Off $40 Entry, Includes Gross, Nett & Stableford prizes , twos, nearest the pin, Lunch and Dinner. Could members please bring a plate for a shared dinner.

Dinner, Captain Mike is still looking for members to help heat and serve dinner around 5.30 - 6pm on Saturday 6th. Any help greatly appreciated

Answer to a question ; (Google search) What Is the Penalty for Hitting Someone Else's Ball in Golf?

Stroke Play. The standard penalty for playing the wrong ball during stroke play is the loss of two strokes.
Match Play. A player who hits someone else’s ball in match play loses the hole, according to Rule 15-3a

Question 2 . Relates to a ball on the track on number 9. . I am not a referee, so I stand to be corrected, but my understanding is. A ball coming to rest on the track, can be dropped from the track and played from the drop zone, (mowed area at the bottom front of the track. No penalty) The bank area above and below the metal roadway. You have the option to play the ball from where it lies, or take a drop and play it as above, but in this case a penalty shot must be counted, as the bank is not the track

If I've messed this up, please forgive me, no doubt I will be corrected before next week. That being the case, there will be a better forum for answering these questions than What's On

Have a great weekend

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 22 July 2022?

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:42:16 GMT

Saturday 23rd July; Card draw 11am, please continue with matches Wiffin Cup,

Presidents Cup, Sattrup & Brannigan

Saturday 6th August; SHB 27 hole Strokeplay Tournament. (Ruahine Rosebowl Round 3) $40 entry fee, includes competition twos, Lunch & Tea. Members please bring plates for a shared meal at night with our visitors from Pongaroa, Cape Turnagain, Takapau and Norsewood, plus any other visitors. Captain Mike has organized lunch, and is asking for assistance to get tea out for everyone, maybe some vegetable cooking, and heating of savory dishes, plus clean up. Please contact Mike.

Report ; Management Committee Meeting Wednesday 20th July:

We currently have three funding applications in with the various charities

Thanks to Captain Mike, Bung Lilo, and President Tony for all the work removing the tree on number 6, and cleaning up number 3, while Kierane and AG were off with Covid.

Tony also wanted to acknowledge the offers of assistance received during the above week. If you helped in any way then a big thank you

Thanks Peter Drummond (Drum) for the repair work on our older carts. Replacing bushes, updating key tumblers and fitting the new batteries

Left of number 2 green; Peter Greatbatch has moved some of the mulch between the existing trees. If anyone wants to head down there with a barrow and rake, all the mulch needs to be spread out back toward the mound. Ladies Captain Glenys will look into natives to be planted between the existing shrubs and the mound.

House; The house on Tamaki River Road, is now empty, and our thanks to Peter Greatbatch for all his work, getting this closer to go to market. The toilet, vanity etc have been replaced, a couple of new doors hung, plus other maintenance work. Next will be clearing the section of various rubbish items. Any member with the time and willingness are welcome to get a key from President Tony or Peter, to do a thorough clean of the house. You may need to take an old jug with you as the hot water is off at present, but the power is on, switched off at the mains

The tree on number 12; Thank you for the two emails received, plus the various comments, either positive or negative. The greens committee and staff with discuss this at their next meeting.

It's been a long time since we have had a wet and cooler winter like this one. Rainfall recorded in George Street is 800mm year to date. Last year at the end of November we were at 745mm, so yes it has been wet. Our course seems to be holding up under the circumstances. Please be considerate where you take trundlers and carts, to keep lush grass areas to play off rather than warn mud areas.

Have a great week end, Here's hoping that includes a round of golf.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 15 July 2022

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:42:30 GMT

Saturday 16th July ; Card draw 11am Round 1 Presidents Cup Match Play (draw below)

Black Beauty Travel Group ; the Black Beauty group is on tour this weekend, Otaki Saturday and Foxton Sunday. Have a great week end

Golf Club Shop; If anyone wants goods from the shop, please either contact Captain Mike in person, by phone, email, or leave him a note in the shop till. Referring to clothing, golf bags and trundlers

Presidents Cup Draw ; N Brown v W Petera, C Peck v Z Gregory, M Matthews v F DeSchweitzer, WK Newland v K Barnett, A Prasad v T Peeti, N Evans v W Ridge, J B Holm v R Martin, T Bell v R Hauiti, G TeTure v M Hauiti, P Gregory v S Evans, C Mason v T De laharpe, Marg Treacy v T Hauiti, R Turipi v R Gray, P TeHuki v A Maniapoto, M Filer v J Morton, C TeHuki v D Treacy,

Saturday 6th August ; SHB 27 hole Stroke play Tournament Round 3 Ruahine Rosebowl. 8am Start (keep this day free, for our men's tournament.

Note sure on what's been achieved at the course this week with Kierane and Ag away with Covid. Hope you guys are coming right. There are 6 people in the Presidents Cup draw on tour this week end, so they will be in contact with their opponents.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 8 July 2022

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:32:06 GMT

Saturday 9th July ; Card draw 11am, Presidents Cup Qualifying Top 32 Players.

Please continue with Wiffin Cup and Sattrup & Brannigan matches, Summer Cup still needs to be completed please.

Golf Etiquette; To continue from last weeks discussion, I received this email "Not to mention the rabbits that wear size 12 golf shoes and wander all through the bunkers and are to bl...y lazy to rake them"

Our thanks to our bunker groomers Malcolm, Rodney and Doug. These men spend hours, raking the bunkers to keep the sand soft for playing out of. If you have played from a bunker, please pick up a rake, and rake out your playing divot, and all your foot prints. To really appreciate what these guys do, pick up a rake one day, and rake the entire bunker. Trust me its not a 30 second job!

Hole In One Board ; Championship and all other boards in are being updated shortly. One bit of information we are short on is Hole In One records. If you have had a hole in one, and your name is not on the board at the top of the stairs, please either see Zane Gregory at golf, or better still email Zane at zanegregory1985@gmail.com

Newly planted Pine Tree on the left of number 12; Following an inquiry last night, I have sought information regarding the arrival of said tree. Our staff have planted this tree for a couple of reasons. One the hole is called "Narrows" Two, for the past three mowings, the fairway from the gate to the green has been moved three mower widths towards the road. As we have a new generation of long hitters, and the advancements in clubs, they wanted to make the long hitters, trying to reach the brow of the hill off the tee something to think about. If they have a go, and get behind the tree, then they should have the shots in their game to get around it. For the average golfer, its about 270 metres from the tee, so easy, play to the right of it, chip on and two putt, and you've played to your handicap. It will take years to grow to a reasonable size, but think of all the courses, or holes, that have trees to play around. Anyone with concerns, please send me an email, and I can forward to the appropriate people. As your scribe, I merely providing the information.

Weather looks a bit ugly for the weekend, so here's hoping, they've got it wrong again.

Good golfing

Bryan Burt

What's on 1 July 2022

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:54:44 GMT

Saturday 2nd July; Card Draw 11am Sattryp & Brannigan Round 2 4BBB matches

Sunday 3rd July; Porongahau 27 Hole stroke play tournament

Kierane Ebbett & AG ; Grumble grumble, there are far too many pitch marks and divots not being repaired; If you land a ball on the green from any more than a few meters out, you will have a pitch mark to repair. Done properly, you need a two prong pitch repairer. Lift the soil under the hole in the green with the repairer. Lift it enough, then pat down with your putter to make the surface flat for the next ball to run across smoothly. Likewise if you take out a divot playing an iron into the green, please go and pick up the grass and soil strip that flew ahead of you, take it back, lay it into the divot and tap it down with the back of an iron, to level the area, and maybe the grass will take and grow again. We can all blame the green fee players, but if we all learn and practice best practice, then when we are green fee players elsewhere, we will respect that course like our own. Don't be afraid to call out players in your group who are walking off without carrying out the necessary repairs. One last comment on course damage, there has been the odd gouge in greens from players missing a put and forcefully smashing their putter into the green surface. You can do that on your lawn at home, but don't ever do it on a golf green. Our greens staff spend a lot of their time perfecting the greens surface, so please respect their work by leaving the green undamaged.

Enough of the lectures, commonly known as Golf Etiquette. If in doubt, ask an experienced golfer or Match Committee member to explain.

Good golfing;

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 17 June 2022

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:34:14 GMT

Saturday 18th June; Visit from 27 members of the GHB Eagles Golfing Society, 11am card draw. Wiffin Cup Matchplay Morning tee from 10am

Sunday 19th June ; Waipawa 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament

Happy Birthday Dannevirke Golf Club; 120 years old 18th June 2022. A little bit of history I stumbled across from Centennial notes;

18-06-1902 Club formed, played on Mr W F Knights property 1902 - 1913

1914. Moved to the Stevens land as Mr Knight wanted to plough his.

1920 395 acres purchased for 25 pounds an acre from a Mr Stevens, where the club had played since 1914. The 395 acres is the current course and surrounding farm lease land.

Tram Track; The old track at the foot of the lands end tee was the line of the tramway running from the metal pit (now the TDC forest plantation) The purpose of the tramway was to build the embankment to the railway bridge crossing the Tamaki River. This piece of land is still in a separate title. The metal pit became vested in the Dannevirke Borough Council and was known as the Coronation Reserve, not to be confused with Coronation Park. (Article from M J Q Poole 18th June 2002)

Eagles Golfing Society of NZ Raffle; I have been caught off guard this year, as this raffle is normally sold and drawn in October. This year it closes on Monday 20th June. The unsold tickets will be going back to the Bay after golf on Saturday. Any member wishing to purchase as book $20, I will have them at work Friday. Remember, this is the raffle where you buy a book and get two golf balls with your purchase. Otherwise Eagles Warren Ridge, Max Charmley, Rodney Henricksen, Stephen Prenter, Johnny Edwards Robyn Daily and myself will have them at golf on Saturday. Happy to take email orders, which I can fill in your name on a book, and you can owe me the $20. (brave ah)

Please may the weather gods come through this week end and give us some decent weather for golfing. Kind of over the wind and rain.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 10 June 2022

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:22:41 GMT

Saturday 11th May ; Card draw 11am Round 1 Sattrup & Brannigan 4bbb match play (Draw below)

Saturday 18th May; Members from Golf HB Eagles Golfing Association will be visiting and joining our Saturday Field.

S Hikawai & R Ward v M Matthews & J Edwards, Gillian Daily & P Gregory v W Ridge & V Hales, N Evans & A Prasad v R Gray & B Mott, K Barnett & F De schweitzer v S Evans & T Delahaepe, R Te Ture & C Peck v C Evans & R Olsen, T Treacey & Mayo v R Munn & R Martin, T Peeti & P Drummond v G Terry & K Jameson, J Garnett & M Priday v R Henricksen & D Stewart, W Petera & T Petera v C Mason & Z Gregory, D Makan & T Bell v M Lilo & S Paewai

Championships; Our finals have been played, in brillliant autumn conditions. Congratulations too; Junior ladies, Lorraine Akast b Chrissy Riddell, Intermediate, Elaine Swanney b Margaret Treacey, Senior Margaret Stephenson b Sue Burlace. Men Junior B Tama Petera Jnr b Grayden Hauiti, Junior Waka Petera b Eru Hauiti, Intermediate B Doug Stewart b Ronnie Turner, Intermediate John Garnett b Micheal Seatter and Senior Brad Truesdale b Greg Vigers. Thanks to Captains Mike and Glenys for getting the competitions completed for finals day to go ahead as scheduled. Barbara and helpers for the lunch, and all the members and friends who joined in for the Trophy presentation at the conclusion of play.

Sisters Club; (Report from Stephen Paewai) Fun, frivolity and friendship, these are the three overriding objectives of the annual Sisters Club tournament. There was plenty of it at the fiftieth playing of the event over Queens Birthday weekend at Patea. 23 golfers represented the Dannevirke Golf Club, in the 15 years I’ve been involved this is the most golfers that I’ve travelled with to this tournament. While I can report their behaviour was exemplary the performance on the field didn’t reach the high standards we are used to, the result being that for the 3rd year in a row we brought home the Piston Trophy or is that Pissed on trophy? We couldn’t blame the conditions, the weather was great for June with hardly a cloud in the sky on Saturday though quite a strong south easterly made things a little difficult, then we had near perfect conditions on the Sunday. There was over a hundred in the field and one score of 40 points and only 3 twos scored over the two days. Our best were Drum with 35 on Saturday and Sid had the same score on Sunday.

Patea were excellent hosts, the course was a picture with their members having put in hours of hard labour mowing the rough and trimming all the box thorn. There was generous placing of a club length through the green but no one was able to get any advantage as seen by the scores. There was so much food and I’m not sure if that was designed to upset our golf or slow our drinking down! The cake baked to celebrate the occasion had to be seen to be appreciated. It was about 400 x 700 an expertly iced chocolate cake, decorated in the colours of the four participating clubs. An iced white feather, a special symbol for Maori, particularly Taranaki Maori, representing spirituality, mana and power, sat on top. Peter Greatbatch who first attended the tournament about 46 years ago was Dannevirke’s representative in the ceremonial cutting of the cake. I can report the cake was delicious!

It was unanimously agreed to continue the tournament and Weedons will be hosting the event in 2023 and it would be great to get an even bigger contingent travelling to Christchurch particularly as we will be hosting the 2024 tournament. So start saving and get practising! Regards Stephen.

Not sure the weekend weather forecast is ideal for golfing, but I'm sure if possible a few hearty souls will venture out there. As the course is in winter conditions now with soft spots here and there, please be mindful where carts and trundlers are taken. Unless your ball is between a bunker and the green, please take your trundler around the outside of the bunker. Keeping trundlers off the mown fringes keeps them in good condition for playing from. Our staff work very hard in presenting our course to the level they do, please assist them by keeping trundlers and carts well clear of greens. Thanks

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 27th May 2022

Thu, 26 May 2022 17:32:36 GMT

Saturday 28th May; Club Championships Finals Day ; The five men's grade Championships are all playing 36 Holes, commencing at 8.30am Junior B Tama Petra Jnr v Grayden Hauiti, 8.35am Junior Eru Hauiti v Waka Petra. 8.40am Intermediate B TBA, 8.45am Intermediate. John Garnett v Michael Seatter. The Senior final is between Brad Truesdale and Greg Vigers. I believe they are teeing off at 7.30am (other commitments)

Ladies Finals are commencing late morning, following lunch, and are all played over 18 holes. Unfortunately names haven't been supplied to scribe.

Club Golf ; 11am Card draw. Tees are under starters control, and please be aware Championships have right of way on the course.

Club Messages;

Private Function

The upstairs lounge has been booked for a corporate function on Thursday 2 June from 10.00am till 2.00pm. There will be extra cars in the carpark and the Seniors may have to use the downstairs lounge after their Thursday round, please check with me on the day. Stephen

Sister’s Club

23 golfers will be representing the Club at the 50th celebrations of our annual quadrangular tournament at Patea over Queens Birthday Weekend, a very good effort. Just a reminder we are leaving from the Citizens and Services Club at 8.00am sharp on Friday 3 June, as we’re booked in at the Belmont Golf Club at 9.45am. That means be at the Club at 7.45am please or there may not be 23 representing the Dannevirke Golf Club at Patea. Stephen

Obituaries; Sadly the club has lost two of our Senior members during the past two weeks. Funerals were held yesterday for Mrs Edith Martin (Life Member) and today for Alex (Harpo) McLean. Speeches at both funerals mentioned their love of golf, and their contribution to the Club. Interesting that both Mrs Martin and Harpo reverted to 4 wheels in their later years to keep playing the game. Shear grit and determination.

Rest in Peace.

Best wishes to all involved in this week ends Club Champs. Thank you for getting through all matches to get to this point, given some very wet week ends, and the effects of Covid on members. A club house presentation for all champions will be held Saturday at the conclusion of play.

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 19 May 2022

Thu, 19 May 2022 09:08:45 GMT

Saturday 21st May; Card draw 11am, Club Champ matches urgently need to be played, as May 28th is finals day. Matches required,

Senior B Truesdale v C Mason, C Nash v G Vigers

Intermediate, H Stephenson v J Garnett, ( M Seatter v J B Holm / Z Gregory v C Peck.)

The winners of the bracketed group require a second match, to decide the other finalist

Intermediate B D Stewart v J Edwards,

Junior; E Hauiti v B Brown, W Petra v G Henricksen

Junior B T Petra Jne v G McClelland, T Whaitia v G Hauiti

Any questions or requests, please contact Captain Mike

Sunday 29th May ; Pike Cup Waipukurau. Is there any interest from the Club to enter a team in this event. We are one of the few Clubs who do not participate. Men over 50, Again any questions contact Captain Mike

Results ; from last week ends Coronation Cup. Club match results, Dannevirke 9.5 v Cape Turnagain2.5, Dannevirke 3.5 v Pongaroa 8.5, Dannevirke 5 v Norsewood 7, meaning we finished third behind Pongaroa and Norsewood. Best wishes to the Pongaroa Club, contesting the finals in Waipukurau this week end. Best Dannevirke individuals were Vaughan Hales and Tama Petra Jnr with 2.5 wins each, with 4 others, Brian Brown, Trevor Delahape, Tama Petra Snr and Waka Petra with 2 wins from three. Captain Mike reported (and was supported by player comments) that the Norsewood course was in great shape for the tournament. Greens were running well, and the overall presentation was a credit to the Norsewood Club. Congratulations all.

Management Committee Meeting 18th May;

The meeting was advised of the passing of Alex McLean (Harpo) . Our thoughts go out to Robyn, Cheryl, Jill and family. Memories will be accompanied by smiles.

Two Grants have been received. $8000 for May wages from Mainland Trust, and $4275 from Aotearoa Gaming Trust, for repairs required on the flat roof above the shop and foyer.

A vote of thanks goes to the Seniors who assisted with duties when the H B Eagles hosted the triangular on Wednesday 4th May. A field of close to 90 was welcomed to Dannevirke by V P Peter Greatbatch. Compliments on the state of the course were forth coming, so again thank you to our staff for their efforts and pride in what they do.

We recently hosted a green keepers tournament, resulting in more favourable comments for our staff.

Left side of number 2 green. This area is to become a mound bunker similar to number 5 and 10. Work is required to rake the soil to remove large stones, so the area can be sown and mowed in the future. Any member willing to spend some time raking and removing stones, please let the staff know prior, so a trailer can be made available for loading stones.

House Sale; The 2020 AGM, gave the Management Committee, permission to sell the clubs house of Tamaki River Road. We are now in a position to move towards marketing the property in the not to distance future. What's On will keep any interested members up to date, with marketing details, if a project property, is something that appeals to you .

Card machine; Our internet has been upgraded, and our provider is now Inspire.net from Palmerston North. When time permits, wiring will be run to where the card machine will be positioned, giving access from the foyer

The forecast doesn't look that flash for the week end, but if the opportunity arises, head on out for a game. Good golfing, and good luck to those playing matches.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 13 May 2022

Thu, 12 May 2022 18:07:31 GMT

Saturday May 14th Sunday May 15; Coronation Cup Zone play at Norsewood. Congratulations to the below team in playing order, 1, Zane Gregory, 2 Vaughan Hales, 3 Doug Stewart, 4 Rodney Henricksen, 5 TeWai Hauiti, 6 Eru Hauiti, 7 Brian Brown, 8 Trevor de Lahape, 9 Chappy Maniapoto, 10 Tama Petra Snr, 11 Waka Petra, 12 Tama Petra Jnr. Reserves Mike Matthews, Angus Maniapoto. Message to the team. Team breakfast at the Forge at 8am. Round 1 at Norsewood Saturday 10.30am, Round 2 Sunday 7.30am, Round 3 Sunday midday Good luck, enjoy the experience. This weekend you are playing for your team and Club, so chin up and give it your best.

Saturday 14th May ; Card draw 11am. Championship matches please. The finals for both men and ladies is Saturday 28th, and Captain Mike is determined this is happening, so don't let yourself get disqualified. Any issues, please contact Captain Mike.

Wiffin Cup ; Captain Mike is preparing the draw at present. He may send it our tonight on a separate email, otherwise it will be up at the clubhouse tomorrow. Obviously

Coronation Cup will take plenty out, but if you and you opponent are there on Saturday, by all means play your match.

Seniors; Just a reminder that our next club day is at Waipawa on Tuesday 17 May. Cup of tea available from 9.30am with Tee off at 10.30am Very welcome rain this week should ensure the course will be in great order for some good scores??? Look forward to seeing you all there. Regards Gavin

Sisters Club , 50th Tournament at Patea 4th and 5th June. We currently have 23 players and 2 non players booked in. Any member wanting information on this tournament, please contact Stephen Paewai.

Last Sunday; Thanks to the 11 members who went to Herbertville for the Cape Turnagain 27 hole tournament. As is often the case, Norm Evans selected a very fine team of four to contend the 2nd round of the Ruahine Rosebowl, and these players were outplayed by the non selected players. In the spirit of the game Bill Newland (Life Member of Pongaroa) assisted that club to form a team, as they had a group in the South Island, that had 3 members struck down with Covid. Pongaroa ended the day with 5 points, Cape Turnagain 4, Takapau 3 Dannevirke 2. Shaun Hulena,(Takapau) took out the Senior gross, which was a pleasure to see for two reasons. One his obvious ability, and two the fact that he continued the Hulena tradition of attending Ruahine Rosebowl Tournaments, something his late father Geoff did for many years, bringing Shaun along from a young age.

Once again, best wishes to the Coronation Cup team, and keep those matches flowing.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 6th May 2022

Thu, 05 May 2022 19:52:31 GMT

Saturday 7th May; 11am Card draw Club Champs Semi Finals; for the groups up to this stage, thank you. Anyone awaiting matches, please keep in contact with your opponents, as we are definitely still wanting all finals on Saturday May 28th. Ladies & Mens finals

Sunday 8th May; Cape Turnagain 27 hole stroke play tournament. (Round 2 Ruahine Rose bowl) Assuming its 8am Cup of tea, 8.30am tee off

Pennants ; last Sunday sore the completion of this years round robin competition leading into the finals on Sunday 15th May. I don't believe we have any team in the finals (I stand to be corrected). On behalf of Captain Mike, thank you for your participation in Pennants this year. Covid meant we had to default on more than one occasion, but we still carried on and finished the competition. Your willingness to travel and participate is appreciated, plus it assists in teaching match play, and experiencing other courses, and the varying green speeds we encounter. Thank you all

Eagles Golfing Association Quadrangular Wednesday 4th May; The Eagles held a very successful tournament on Wednesday with 67 men and 12 women in the field. Scoring was good with a couple of players on 39 points and the prize list finishing 48 places later with 32 points. All the comments about the course were very favourable. Thanks to Peter for welcoming everyone to the course and to all the Vets who helped me on the day. A wonderful day of golf on a typical Dannevirke day, on a great course, in great condition. Cheers Warren Ridge

Sisters Club (Patea Queens Birthday week end) A meeting for all those going to the Sisters Club in Patea on 3 June will be held at the Merrylees hotel on Wednesday 11 May at 7.15 pm to update everyone on arrangements. It’s not too late for others to get their names to me but please do so asap. Stephen Paewai

Good luck to members playing Club Champs this week end. A call out to our new members. The 27 hole tournament at Cape Turnagain on Sunday will be an enjoyable day. The Cape members are fantastic hosts, with home made morning tea, lunch and an early evening meal all part of the entry fee. A great opportunity to play a true country course. All around NZ country clubs are part of the rural community, given locals the opportunity to participate in the game we all love. If we support their tournament, they will do the same for us at our tournament in August.

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On, 29 April 2022

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:35:42 GMT

Saturday 30th April; Wiffin Cup Qualifying (Top 32 progress to match play)

Championship matches . Please keep them moving. The Senior grade is a bit behind, please make an effort to catch up .

Sunday 1st May; Round 5 GHB Pennants; Champ 1 plays at Maeranui, Hcp2 at Wairoa, Hcp 3 at HB Golf Club, Hcp 4 are at home . Pennants will be starting on tees 1 and 10 at 11am. Members can play before or after Pennants, just be aware is you start too early, you may be at the turn at 11am, when Pennants get the right of way.

Wednesday 4th May ; HB Eagles are hosting the annual triangular, between Wellington, Manawatu / Wanganui and Hawkes Bay. Pre covid this competition would have attracted close to 100 players. In today's world, not sure how many there will be PS Stephen Paewai is looking for barpersons to assist him from around 2 o'clock for a couple of hours. Please contact him if you can help.

Sisters Club; This year we are celebrating 50 years playing of the Sister’s Club tournament in Patea on Queen’s Birthday weekend. It’s hoped we can get a good turnout given the Dannevirke Golf Club was one of the original clubs that founded this tournament. We will be leaving on Friday 3 June staying in Hawera and returning on Monday 6 June. I need to confirm names and numbers with the Patea Golf Club and the Kiwi Court Motel within the next couple of weeks, so can you please contact me to confirm your place on the trip. The approximate cost is $300 which includes travel, accommodation and green fees. Regards Steve

Anzac Day Results, Great to have a field of 40 to play at 12 noon on Anzac Day. Congratulations to Tama Petra Senior, winning the Waitahora Cup with 39 points on count back from Amrit Prasad. Victorious also were the men with average 34.3 points versus the ladies 30.5. Great day had by all

Never fear the cameras are there. Captain Mike spent several hours checking security footage, and was able to solve the matter of the missing electric trundler. Judge Michael has passed sentence on said culprits who were not Club members!

Good luck to those with matches and Pennants this week end. Don't forget to write Wiffin Cup on your qualifying card if you wish to enter the Match play rounds.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 22 April 2022

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 20:24:36 GMT

Saturday 23rd April; 11am Card draw . Matches are a priority please.

Sunday 24th April; GHB Pennants round 4. Championship 1 division is at home, (9 fours) tee of 11am

Monday 25th April; Anzac Day As a mark of respect, the course is closed until 12 noon please. Women v Men 12 noon tee off. Waitahora Cup, best stableford on the day.

Local Rule; The greens staff have requested a local rule be put in place for the immediate future to protect the Par 3 Tees. "Please use a Tee on all Par 3 Teeing areas"

Practice Fairway; The area behind the car park, running alongside the 5th fairway is the official practice area. Please refrain from hitting multiple balls on fairways, and onto greens. Practice on the practice area, play the game on the course proper.

Management Meeting 20th April;

Carts. Members need to book carts please. With the clubhouse not manned, members are taking carts, when we have visitor bookings. Please contact Mike, if and when you require a cart

Trundler Shed; Sadly property is going missing from the trundler shed. Some of the fault can be laid at our members feet. If you keep your clubs in there, by all means use the key pad to get your gear out, but do not walk away and leave the door open and latched back. When we have all teed of, for some time there is nobody around the club house, so whats to stop someone driving in, takings clubs etc and leaving. Captain Mike has scoured the security footage, and he's disappointed how many people appear to be snooping around with no known purpose. We need all to be more security conscious. Sadly a members electric cart was removed from this shed a couple of weeks ago. He still has the battery and charger, so it's not going to be easy to use, and if anyone local has it, they are going to stick out manually pushing an electric cart around. If any member has any information about said cart, please contact President Tony of Captain Mike. The second matter to be mentioned here is property found on the course. Yes people leave clubs behind, drop keys or phone etc. If you happen to pick them up, please notify the starter of the day, or mention it to Tony or Mike. This equipment should always be returned to the rightful owner. Finally on this topic, yes you should be able to leave your gear safely in the shed, but theft is nothing new unfortunately. Best option is to take your clubs and trundlers home with you.

NZ Golf; Captain Mike has been in contact with a staff member from NA Golf, regarding their new player program, "a hit for women", "a hit for men" and a High School session. The High school have been out there prior to the holidays, and will continue in term 2. The men's and ladies program will be notified closer to the time.

House Committee members; Please if you are locking up for the night check , check and check again. The external doors to the men's and ladies changing rooms are being left open. The cart shed chain and door is being left unlocked. We need to tighten our security please. Our security company comes around checking these thing and report them to Tony and Mike, sometimes at unfriendly hours, so please let our President and Captain get some sleep.

Have a great week end everyone, and again if traveling, do so safely. Good luck to members still in the Championships, and those playing Pennants on Sunday. Bring you A game for the Waitahora Cup on Monday.

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 14 April 2022

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 09:21:29 GMT

Saturday April 16th; Postponement, The interclub with Pahiatua has been postponed at this stage. A new date will be advised.

Saturday Competitions, Until daylight savings returns in September, Saturday card draw and tee off will be at 11.00am

Championship Matches; Please get these played as soon as possible, as Finals day is looming

GHB Pennants ; Round 4 of the 2022 Pennant Competition is on Sunday 24th April. Championship 1 have a home game, Handicap 2 play at HB Golf Club, Handicap 3 at Takapau, Handicap 4 at Waipawa.

Front Left of No2 Green and No3 Fairway ; With the tree removal on the left of No2 green an area of GUR is operating. On the third where the digger has crossed, there is free relief from the track marks.

Seniors; Next Tuesday April 19 ^th we are visiting the Palmerston North Golf Club. They have advised us to be there by 9.30am, so we will be meeting at the Hub Carpark at 8.15 to arrange transport. If you are intending to go on this trip please advise Warren personally, or ring him on 3748195. Cheers Gus.

Sunday 8th May; Cape Turnagain 27 Hole Mens Strokeplay Tournament. (Round 2 Ruahine Rosebowl)

The forecast looks good for the Easter week end, so come on out and enjoy a game of golf. If you are heading away for the week end, travel safely.

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 7 April 2022

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:48:38 GMT

Sunday 10th April; Round 3 GHB Pennants. Saturday 9th April; Club Championships Round 2 Matchplay. 11.30am card draw. Covid is still causing issues around town, with members being locked down, and maybe missing one or two weeks of golf. Please be patient and talk with your opponents. We have until May 7th to get to semi finals, so please show your sporting prowess and play these matches at your earliest opportunity.

Sunday 10th April; Round 3 GHB Pennants. (draw from Andrew Jones below)

Ladies Foursomes tournament 31st March . A successful tournament very generously sponsored by our Life members Edith and Helen Martin was held last week. A field of 52 teed off to play a foursomes format. Representatives from surrounding clubs attended, with visitors from as far as Taupo, Masterton, Judgeford, most Hawkes Bay Clubs, and Manawatu. Our winners came from Rangitira, and runners up Pahiatua. A special thanks to the gentlemen from the vets who assisted with collating the cards and bar. Thank you to Joy for the catering and all the golf ladies who contributed to the day with morning tea, raffle prizes, and decorations. Again our course was pristine. Thanks to everyone. Glenys

Vaccinate Mandate & Pennants Draw; (from GHB Executive officer Andrew Jones) As you are all aware the Government has removed the need for Vaccine Mandates in our industry as of Tuesday. After this happened feedback from all clubs was sought regarding their stance going forward with the potential for us to drop our requirement to be vaccinated to participate in Golf Hawkes Bay events.

After receiving feedback from the vast majority of clubs regarding this requirement the decision has been made to remove need to provide proof of vaccination for Golf Hawkes Bay events Hopefully this should help teams having more players available for selection

If in the future this rule or something of the like needs to be implemented it will be done with feedback from the golf clubs.

Since it has been a little bit of times between rounds below is the draw for this weekend including the tee times that I have been sent. If host clubs could ensure that they have sent these to the respective teams would be much appreciated

CHAMP 1 Host Onga Onga

Tee Time-8am

Sunday Onga Onga V Dannevirke

April 10th Napier V Hawkes Bay

Hastings V Maraenui

CHAMP 2 Host Hawkes Bay

11am-1st Tee Takapu v Hastings

Waipukurau v Napier

Hawkes Bay v Karamu

CHAMP 3 Host Hawkes Bay

11am - 10th Tee Hastings Bye

Wairoa v Maraenui

Napier v Hawkes Bay

HANDICAP 1 Host Te Pohue

Sunday Wairoa v Napier

April 10th Hawkes Bay v Karamu

Te Pohue v Hastings

HANDICAP 2 Host Waipukurau

11:30 -Tee 1 Waipukurau V Maraenui

11:30 - Tee 11 Wairoa v Karamu

11:30 -Tee 5 Hawkes Bay v Dannevirke

HANDICAP 3 Host Dannevirke

Sunday Hastings v Takapu

April 10th Maraenui v Napier

Hawkes Bay v Dannevirke

HANDICAP 4 Host Maraenui

11:00-Tee 1 Napier v Waipawa

11:18 -Tee1 Dannevirke v Maraenui

11:36 - Tee 1 Onga Onga v Hawkes Bay

If you have any queries regarding your draw please do not hesitate to get in touch with myself or the club that is your host

Kind regards

Andrew Jones

Administration Coordinator

Golf HB&PBW Inc.

Tuesday 19th April Seniors Visit to Palmerston North; Have spoken to Norm, our Club manager, & your green fees will be $20.00 per player & our Vets competition is $5.00 which includes the competition, twos, & two raffle tickets. If your fellows could go to the pro shop on arrival, pay their green fees & get their cards, & then come to the starters box to enter the competition, we will team them up with some of our members to mix up the field a bit.

Looking forward to seeing you on the 19th.

That winds up tonight's edition of What's On. Our course is a great condition at present given the rains came at the right time, and our fairways have recovered from the summer dry. Keep those matches rolling along.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 31 March 2022

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:54:16 GMT

Saturday 2nd April. Summer Cup & Championship matches . Please keep these flowing if possible. I appreciate members are being hit with Covid, and need time to get up and going again.

Sunday 3rd April; Pongaroa 27 Hole Rosebowl Tournament . 8am cup of tea 8.30am tee off. If you wish to enter before arrival, contact Richard Greeve on 06 3762884

Coronation Cup ; a reminder that this has been postponed until May, as the Norsewood club had several members with Covid, and weren't able to host or field a team. If the new timing has made you available for selection please talk to either Vaughan, Mike or Norm.

Tuesday 12th April. Mangatera Sponsored LVA Tournament . Morning tee available followed by tee off at 10am. (Donald will let me know if this isn't correct)

Thanks Mike for your work as scribe the past two weeks. Covid has come and gone for me, so back on course .

Great day today for the ladies tournament. If you wish to forward a summary of the day, I will include it in next weeks What's On.

Brief report tonight, but again keep matches flowing, and if you do test positive for Covid, just rest.

Good golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 26 March 2022

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 19:05:06 GMT

Please continue with club champ matches. We need to get these out of the way especially with Covid here. The more we can get played the better.

Sunday 27 Rose Bowl tournament at Pongaroa. 27 holes 8am cuppa. Please try and support this.

Coronation Cup has been postponed until 14 & 15 May due to Covid.

On March 2nd a Bushnell golf range finder was mislaid at the golf club . Possibly left in a golf cart. If anyone has any info please let me know. No questions asked.

If you are getting your clubs out of the trundler shed, please ensure you shut the door as it was found wide open at 5pm last night.

Also Championship 3 pennants team, has been withdrawn from the competition for the remainder of the year. Any questions please contact me.

That's it for this week. Happy golfing, I hope the weather plays ball and everyone has a good round this weekend.

Cheers

Mike

What's on 10 March 2022

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:45:15 GMT

Covid has hit our Club, so please read comments from Mike & Gus and act accordingly,

Saturday 12th March; Summer Cup continues, Round 1 Club Champ matches continue, Card Draw 11.30am (Match committee, Captain Mike and Chalky will be absent this weekend)

Sunday 13th March; Round 2 GHB Pennants. Champ 1 plays at Hawke Bay, Champ 3 at Maraenui, Handicap 2 at Dannevirke, Handicap 3 at Napier, Handicap 4 at Onga Onga

Monday 14th March, SHB / CHB 5 Course Classic, Day 1 at Dannevirke

Monday 14th - Thursday 17th ; North Island LVA Tournament in Rotorua. A group of 16 from Dannevirke are attending

Wednesday 16th March Delwyn Walker will be doing a session on the Defib machine at the golf course . The ladies at 11am and any other members interested at 12.30pm. Everyone welcome. Our thanks go to Delwyn for her time.

Thanks Glenys.

Captain Mike ; Just a quick message from your club captain. We are still having a few issues with the scanner for the card machine. There seems to be a lot of people that know how to fix this but actually they don't. In future if there is an issue please contact myself, Vaughan Hales or Gus Terry. Also with Pennants this Sunday, we have 5 teams but with the Covid Virus several players are out. Therefore I am asking for any players willing to step in to help these teams out for future games . If you can, then please see the starter on Saturday or flick me an e-mail.

PLEASE if you are feeling unwell at all even if it's only a sniffle, please refrain from going to golf. We need to look out for each other.

I am myself in isolation for the next week or so but you can always contact me in the usual manner. Moving forward please continue with the club champs. You do not have to wait until the next round to play these matches. With the covid threat the more matches played the better.

Thank you everyone Mike

Gus Terry; We now have 2 confirmed cases of covid in the seniors. Please monitor your health closely, and if you should show any symptoms please get tested immediately. Apart from that maintain the usual requirements of hand washing regularly and observe social distancing and mask wearing where appropriate. Take Care Gus We now have 2 confirmed cases of covid in the seniors with Ian Harrowfield testing positive this afternoon. Please monitor your health closely, and if you should show any symptoms please get tested immediately.

Apart from that maintain the usual requirements of hand washing regularly and observe social distancing and mask wearing where appropriate. Take Care Gus.

Sunday 27th March; Pongaroa 27 Hole Mens' Tournament. Round 1 Ruahine Rosebowl for 2022.

April 2-3. Coronation Cup Zone play Norsewood . In Mikes absence, can someone from the match committee put a sheet up in the foyer for those wanting to be considered for selection for this team.

Good luck to all members participating in matches and Tournaments over the next week. Saturday club matches, Sunday Pennants, Five Course Classic and the North Island LVA. As has been mentioned above, if you are off colour (excluding hang overs) please do the right thing and isolate yourself and advise your Pennant Captain. There will be no medals for spreading this disease. We have had to adjust the calendar before and it can be done again !

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 4 March 2022

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:26:39 GMT

Saturday 5th March ; Round 1, Club Championships, Match play 11.30am Drawn pairings (draw attached to last weeks edition) 11.30am. Please advise the starter if you and your opponent are on course, and ready to play a match. One addition to last weeks draw, Ray Olsen v Grayden Hauiti

Upstairs Lounge; Saturday 5 March the upstairs lounge is closed for a private function. Could golfers please use the downstairs bar. Also I need a barman please to help Dipak, please contact me asap Thanks Stephen

Monday 7th March; On Monday morning 7 March we have a group of trainee professionals, (4 –6) playing at the golf club. As part of their training they go to different clubs in the Hawkes Bay and Manawatu to experience different playing conditions.

Pitch Marks; A pitch mark is the indent on a green when your ball lands on the full. Some players don't believe they make pitch marks, but trust me, there are plenty being left unrepaired every week. Please look for, and repair any pitch marks you make or see on the greens. Fellow players and the greens staff will appreciate it. If unsure how to repair a pitch mark, ask a player in your four.

Slow Play; A gentle reminder to please keep up with the group in front of you. Losing a fairway or more means everyone behind you is being held up. When you get to the next tee, if its your honor, tee off then record the score from the previous hole. A lot of time is wasted in this area.

We have many new members playing Championships for the first time. Possibly playing match play for the first time. For the experienced players, please assist the new members. Nobody became a good match player without playing their first match!

That being said, enjoy the experience, play fair and play well. Good luck

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 24 Feb 2022

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 08:45:47 GMT

Saturday 26th February; Marae tournament; There’s still plenty of room in the draw for Saturday so preferably let me know or just turn up on Saturday for a 11am shotgun start. Stephen PS All the golf club carts are booked for the tournament

Sunday 27th February ; Round 1 GHB Pennants 2022; Our 5 teams are all away, Championship 1 @ Hastings, Championship 3 @ Wairoa, Handicap2 Maeranui, Handicap 3 Hastings, Handicap 4 Napier

Saturday 5th March; Club Championships Round 1 Match Play Draws attached. There are 15 matches required, to get down to 16 person draws. Next week end it would be great to get as many of those out of the way as possible, plus any first round matches that can proceed.

Seniors; Great to see so much rain and see the courses getting back to their original green colour. The 5 course classic only 2 weeks away and have only 7 spots left. For those members who which to play please ring me on 0275878424 to enter ,other than that please let me know at Dannevirke on the 1 st March Tuesday. Yes the next get together is on the Tuesday the 1st March at Dannevirke starting at 10.30am it will be great to see a good turn out on a great course. PeterJohnston Club Captain

Sister’s Club; I need to get orders in for the commemorative shirt by Monday. See the example on the board by the door to the men’s locker room. Also keen to get numbers for Patea so I can finalise transport and accommodation. Stephen

Management Committee Meeting 23/2/22;

Miranda; Subscription notices are due to go our shortly. If you have moved house recently and not notified Miranda, please do so urgently so that you account goes to the correct address. email dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz . Members with email address loaded will receive their account via email. Over the next week or two, Membership cards, Bag tags, and programmes for all the AP paying members will be available in the office. President Tony will assist you to get your cards. Ladies, Captain Glenys has yours

New Tractor ; the delay with the new tractor is getting rims to hold turf tires. These are currently being built, as they simply could not get them imported. As soon as they are built, the tires will go on and the tractor will be on course.

Carts. Currently we only have 3 carts capable of doing 18 holes. You may remember the batteries were over charged and cooked during the last lock down. New batteries have been ordered, but again Covid has delayed their import. President Tony has inquired, and yes the damage is covered by our insurance.

Trees; Our contractor is due onsite shortly, and will remove whats required without interfering with the course. In particular, the row between the old walk way to number three on the left of number two green

Open Championship; The term Open Championship has been banded around the clubhouse lately. The theory being if someone from outside the Senior grade wanted to compete in that Championship grade, it became Open, and qualifying was required. As it was nobody outside the handicaps of 0 - 8 requested to play, so the draw was completed as it has over the past several years, by handicap index. A couple of points here. Can anyone point the Match Committee to the rules of, if there are any regarding this "Open Championship". There is definitely nothing about competitions/ Championships in the Constitution. The honours board and Cup both state Senior Championship. The handbook that ceased around 2006 mentioned Club Championships under the page (Notes on events Men) The 5 grades mentioned here were Senior, intermediate, Intermediate B, Junior and Junior B, again no mention of an Open grade. If you can lay your hands on anything in writing which mentions an Open Championship, the committee would appreciate you assistance.

An early start this year, with GHB Pennants starting this week, and our Championships next week. With the current system for Championships, of all in unless you advise otherwise, it is great to see 92 names in our Championship draw. Maybe 100 next year, which is a great effort, not seen since last century.

Have a great week end. Good luck and safe traveling if you are playing pennants, and get some practice in before next weeks Champs

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 11/02/2022

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:42:14 GMT

Saturday 12th February; Summer cup Round 2 Match play. Card draw 11.30am. Please advise starter if you have a match on for draw purposes.

GHB Pennants; Confirming dates for this years Pennant rounds. Round 1 Sunday 27th February, Round 2 Sunday 13th March, Round 3 Sunday 10th April, Round 4 Sunday 24th April, Round 5 Sunday 1st May. Finals Sunday 15th May. We have 5 teams, being Championship 1 & 3, Handicap 3,4 and 5. Regarding April 24th. Champ 2 and handicap 1 are both playing at Karamu on Saturday 23rd. As we are not in either of these grades, all our grades will played on the Sunday.. Captain Mike will have draw sheets, result sheets and programmes for Pennant captains in the shop from this Friday.

Championships. These get started in March. We have already requested anyone wanting to play in the Open Championship, to notify Captain Mike. If there are no requests, the open will be made up from the top 16 handicap players by index (formerly known as the Senior Championship) Remember if you are an Intermediate grade player or lower, and attempt to qualify in the open and miss the cut, you are not able to return to you own grade for this years Championships. If in doubt, call Mike.

Marae Tournament; Saturday 26th February; There is an entry sheet in the foyer. Limited numbers this year, as we can only have 100 people upstairs. Given there are several who come out and cook and assist with results, they need to be included in the 100 for the after match, so possible only 80 players. Any questions, please contact Stephen Paewai

Golf HB Mens Player Vaccination Status Requirement; (Email received 9/02/2022;

The Golf Hawkes Bay & PBW board met last week. A discussion was had regarding requiring all players that wish to play in our events be vaccinated against covid-19 to play.

Below is the condition that will be added to all competitions for at least the 2022 season. From a Men’s Perspective this impacts but is not limited to:

Pennants
Coronation Cup
Greenwood Cup
Pike Cup

Player Eligibility – Covid Vaccination Status

All players who wish compete in any Golf Hawkes Bay & Poverty Bay Women run competition, and who are older than 12 years 3 months, must be fully vaccinated as this definition applies.

This responsibility rests with the club and team captain. If an ineligible player competes, the team’s points on the day will be removed and additional points and sanction penalties may apply.

As the pandemic and its variants move and change, so may the definition of full vaccination. This definition as it applies to this eligibility clause may also change in real time, any changes being advised to all clubs directly as soon as a change is needed.

Over and above this requirement, it is each team’s responsibility to familiarise themselves with the process required to enter each host facility they play at, allowing time etc to complete this process.

Kind regards

Andrew Jones

Administration Coordinator

Golf HB&PBW Inc.

That wraps up this weeks edition of What's On. If you are still alive in the Summer Cup, good luck for round 2. If you are playing at the week end, don't forget to carry plenty of fluids. Keeping hydrated keeps you upright.

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 4 February 2022

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:34:32 GMT

Saturday 5th February; Club Day 11.30am card draw, (Don't forget to sign in on the Covid App) First round Summer Cup matches to be completed, as the second round is next week end

Reminder Monday 7th February; On Monday 7th February Dannevirke will host the third round of the Tararua Open, Motor Home Association Tournament. Players will have already played Eketahuna and Pahiatua, so the camping area, and car park will have plenty of motor homes parked up. Captain Mike advises, we will be providing a roast meal for all players on the Monday evening. A BBQ will be running during the day Looking for members or partners who can assist during the afternoon to prepare, serve and clean up after the meal. Please indicate to Mike if you can and will assist. Captain Mike has other duties with this event, so please members lend him a hand, Tee Off Monday; The motor homes tournament (approx 60 players) will commence between 10am and 10.30. Members from 11am please

Private Function;

The upstairs lounge is closed from Thursday to Saturday for a wedding, so members will need to use the downstairs bar. I’ll leave some sheets at the downstairs bar, please mark the drinks on this sheet which will make it easier for Miranda to reconcile the bar takings.

The red traffic light system has presented us with a small but quite solvable problem if everyone does the right thing. Those at the wedding are one bubble, golfers are another bubble and they can not mix. Therefore would Saturday golfers please use the toilets behind the trundler shed. I’ll be at golf on Saturday to remind golfers of this requirement. I appreciate this does cause some inconvenience for members, but private functions do provide an added income stream for the golf club. Thanks for your co operation.

On Tuesday 8 February the upstairs lounge is being used for a seminar from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm, so could the vets please use the downstairs bar.

Marae tournament.

The annual marae tournament is being held on Saturday 26 February. A sheet has been put up in the foyer so if you’d like to play please put your name down. Also for new members this is a great fun tournament so please think about entering. Regards Stephen

Seniors; (Ladies 50 + years, Men 55) As is usual when the Seniors group travel away on a Tuesday then Thursday becomes a normal club day teeing off at 10am. Cheers Gus

2024. Congratulations Marils Hall for putting Dannevirke Golf Club forward to host the North Islands Chartered Club Ladies Tournament in January 2024. A Committee of positive thinking people, with a can do attitude will be formed in the next month or so to start preparations.

Our last long week end until Easter so enjoy it. Safe travel if you are on the roads

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

PS. Always looking for contributions to the What's On email.

What's on 27 January 2022?

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 17:00:04 GMT

S aturday 29th January ; Summer Cup Round 1 Matches, card draw 11.30am. Please advise the starter, if you and your opponent are present and playing Summer Cup. I appreciate some matches have already been played, but here is the full draw again from last weeks edition of What's On.

Draw, J Edwards v S Paewai, T Dela Harpe v D Maken, C Evans v G Freeman, J Clarke v B Dippie, B Williams v A Prasad, R Henricksen v W K Newland, W Petera v B Burt, R Olsen v D Hurrell, D Stewart v T Peeti, S Hikawai v G Stringer, M Filer v P Gregory, W Ridge v V Hales, N Evans v C Mason, J Bassett v L Hurrell, Z Gregory v R Te Ture, L Paewai v S Evans.

S aturday 5th February; We have a wedding reception at the Golf Club on Saturday 5 February. Therefore the upstairs lounge will be closed from Thursday. Can players please use the new downstairs bar. Thanks Stephen.

Events Coming Up ; On Monday 7th February Dannevirke will host the third round of the Tararua Open, Motor Home Association Tournament. Players will have already played Eketahuna and Pahiatua, so the camping area, and car park will have plenty of motor homes parked up. Captain Mike advises, we will be providing a roast meal for all players on the Monday evening. Mike is looking for members or partners who can assist during the afternoon to prepare, serve and clean up after the meal. If we have to break up into cooks servers and washing up duties, then so be it. Please indicate to Mike if you can and will assist. Captain Mike has other duties with this event, so please members lend him a hand, so that he and his good wife Barbara are not lumbered with doing the lot.

Sisters Club; The 50th playing of the Sisters Club Quadrangular Tournament will be played in Patea on 4 and 5 June this year. One of the original Clubs Greymouth, have been invited to attend. As accommodation will be at a premium I’m keen to get definite numbers for the tournament so our booking can be confirmed. Please contact me if you are keen to come to Patea. A commemorative shirt has been designed and I enclose a picture, the cost is $40.00 I need numbers and sizes by the 20th of February. (Hmm how do I attach that) Stephen Paewai <steveandmoira@xtra.co.nz>

Championships ; These are due to get started in early March. For any new members in the past year, please advise Stephen Paewai <steveandmoira@xtra.co.nz> if you Do Not wish to be included in the draw.

Secondly there has been discussion recently regarding the Senior Championship being an Open Championship. If you wish to qualify for the Open Championship there will be a qualifying round on Saturday February 19th. Note; if you play in this round and do not qualify, you are not eligible to then be included in your usual grade. Please advise Captain Mike in the next week or so if you wish to play the qualifying round.

Coronation Cup ; On Tuesday at the GHB Association Mens Committee Meeting, date for this years Coronation Cup were finalized. Our zone play will be at Norsewood April 2nd and 3rd, with finals week end in Zone three on May 21/22. Fact. Interesting that the Association has 17 clubs, and they all participate in Coronation Cup. For nearly fifty years the zone play has been in May, finals June. There was a definite call to move play from the shortest day, to earlier in the season, and to move zone play away from Duck Shooting. Unfortunately the draft programme went too far, and had zone play in March before some of the nine hole clubs opened. Discussions were frank but calm, and a resolution was found. In future years I beleive a finals date in mid to late May will be set, and the zones will be left to discuss and set their own zone play date.

GHB Pennants; Confirmed dates are Round one 27th February, Round two 13th March, Round three 10th April, Round four 23/24 April (Anzac Week end), Round five May 1st, and Finals May 15. April 23rd Karamu hosts Champ 2 and Handicap 1 grades, all other grades play Sunday 24th . April this year is difficult to programme, with two long week ends two weeks apart.

I think I've covered everything I was asked to tonight, If not there's always next week, or the reply to all button.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 21 January 2022

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 22:20:41 GMT

Great to see so many play the Summer Cup Qualifying round last Saturday. I believe there were more than fifty players over the two days, with the majority playing Saturday. Captain Mike has completed the draw as below. Anyone wanting to play their Match this week can do so, but the actual first round is not scheduled until Saturday 29th. Top qualifier was Johnny Edwards on 68 nett and in 32nd place was Stephen Paewai on 76. Sorry folk 77 and above missed the cut.

Saturday 22nd January ; 11.30am tee Off Card Draw.

Management Committee Meeting. 19th January;

Carts, the club has taken purchased two new carts, which are now on course. One of the mishaps of the Covid lock down last year, was the carts were on charge and unused for the entire period. This has damaged the batteries, so we have ordered 12 new batteries (speaking with our insurers)

The card machine has been set up, and the television upstairs is now connected, so going forward, once your card is entered, the days results and twos will roll across the screen, from top score to bottom. Peter Greatbatch is project managing the permanent installation of the card machine, to give access at all times, as well as having the eftpos machine there for green fee / camping payments. If anyone is away at another course playing, please take photos of their set up so Peter can glean ideas. The idea being to have it in the foyer, out of the weather, providing an easy flow of person getting and printing card, but with access back to the shop, Security being the second consideration.

Mainland Foundation, For our financial year 1st October 2021 to date we have had wage grants of $19,360 from Mainland. Thanks Miranda for the work putting in the applications every two months.

Found Clubs; If any member picks up a lost club on the course, please leave it at the shop and advise Captain Mike or President Tony, as if it has been lost by a visitor, they are the most likely persons to be contacted. Likewise if a club is labelled and put out in the foyer for collection, please leave it there. This is a secure area, as it is under security camera, so we can trace who picked up or removed said item.

The men's changing room was cleared of old bags etc last Monday, and the trundler sheds cleared out to accommodate the two new carts. President Tony has a Titleist AP2, 4 iron in near new condition if anyone is missing theirs.

Dress Standards. For our new members, Our club requests that men play in a collared shirt. Again if members see someone teeing off wearing only a singlet, please advise them of our club request. We can all do this as Club members, rather than running to Captain Mike every time.

Pitch marks. Amazing the number of people who believe they don't make a pitch mark. If you ball lands on the green on the full, please look for and repair the pitch mark ( Repairers in the shop) If you are unsure of the correct procedure, ask a fellow player.

Golf HB programme has a few disputes currently, so a match committee meeting will be held next Tuesday night to finalize Pennant and Coronation Cup dates

That's it folk. If you are traveling this week end, do so safely. If you are golfing, play well, and if you are playing a match, good luck.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

Happy new year

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:04:34 GMT

Happy New year.

Here's hoping everyone has either had, or are currently having a break. The rains in December, (about 180mm) have kept our Course green, with some summer run, so what more could you wish for. Evening golf is just stunning at present, with the day cooler and the lowering sun. A brilliant time to take a couple of clubs and play tee to green. Good for the mind and body.

Saturday January 15. Summer Cup Qualifying. Top 32 nett cards qualify, for the match play rounds Friday golfers, if you wish to qualify, you need to play a medal round Friday, and put your card in by the till for Mike to include. Please enter Summer Cup Qual in the Event section so Mike knows you wish to enter. Same for Sunday golfers, but remember first card for the week end counts.

Ladies; Ashcott the ladies team got to the final playing Puketiriri/Te Pohue. Waiting to confirm the date which will be played at Hawkes Bay Golf Club the last week in January.. Good luck for the final

Club Programme, GHB have sent out a couple of draft programmes to date, but sadly there are still changes coming through. With the draft information we had, we were able to build our programme. Through no fault of our own, this may have to be changed, so printing may be delayed. We have a few members who are critical of our efforts to provide a programme, that sometimes gets out of kilter because of weather events etc. It is never intended to print an inaccurate programme, so please any changes will be notified via What's On.

Good to see several new members getting involved in Saturday club day events. Welcome, and we hope you enjoy the benefits of your membership. If coaching is required, we will endeavour to put something in place. If you are interested in a coaching session please let Captain Mike know, or any member of the match committee.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 9 December 2021

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 08:20:06 GMT

Saturday December 11th; Shires Fruit & Vege Market Sponsored Christmas Cheer; 12 noon Shot Gun Start. (Vaccine Pass Required), please bring some extra cash as Marcus Ransom & Glenn McClelland are again running their haggle hole on number 14. Hams on the haggle hole sponsored by PGG Wrightson & Dannevirke Vet Services. All moneys received will go towards the TV to show the days competition upstairs, when the card system is installed.

Match Committee ; Mike has asked that the Match Committee arrive at 10am on Saturday to assist with pre tournament duties please

Seniors Golf; Next Tuesday December 14 ^th is the Dannevirke Senior’s Xmas Cheer. We will tee off at the usual time of 10.00am. After the golf the AGM will take place followed by the Trophy Presentations.

Club House Booking; Saturday 18 December , Metalform are holding their Christmas function at the Golf Club so the upstairs lounge is closed and members are to use the new bar downstairs. Thanks for your co operation. Stephen

Annual General Meeting ; A good muster of members attended the AGM on Monday night. A summary of events, include President Tony Peeti being reelected for the 4th (and his final year) Vice Presidents Vaughan Hales & Peter Greatbatch, Club Captains, Michael Matthews and Glenys Nicol, Secretary / Treasurer. Miranda Hobbs, Match Committee, Norm Evans, Ray Ward, Zane Gregory, Craig Evans, Stephen Paewai, Doug Lochead, Tim Bell, Syd Hikiwai, Nigel brown and Shane Evans, House Committee, Norm Evans, Craig Evans, Peter Drummond, Stephen Paewai, Adam Webster, James Walker, Syd Hikiwai, Dipak Makan, Trevor delaHape, Roger Ransom and Bazil Mott, Green Committee, James Walker, Roger Ransom, Vaughan Hales, Richard TeTure, Farm Committee, James Walker and Roger Ransom.

Vaccination was discussed, and a motion which basically requested "No Vaccine no play" was lost on the vote. A second motion which was passed allows unvaccinated members to play the course, but are excluded from Club competitions and tournaments (to avoid being drawn with vaccinated players). A Government mandate, states without a Vaccine Passport you cannot enter licensed premises being our clubhouse, or any buildings associated with the Club. Green fee players, visitors and campers all require a vaccine pass. Covid and passports etc, allows for differing opinions, and our Annual General Meeting was the best opportunity for members to discuss options and I believe this has happened. Please respect these decisions, and until we have mandated changes from authority higher than your Management Committee, "Subject closed".

The year is fast drawing to an end. Our course will be open for play right through the holiday period. On behalf of our members I wish to again thank Kierane and AG and their helpers for the tremendous job they do in presenting our course in the manner it is. Staff and committee members deserve a well earned break, so please go with the flow and if there is nothing organised make up a group and enjoy a game.

What's On is signing off for another year (First edition went out in 2012) The next edition will be when Mike rings me, or if something happens that we need to inform all 172 members who receive this email. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families. May you all get a new handicap (lower naturally) for Christmas.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 2 December 2021

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:44:36 GMT

Saturday 4th December; Club Day 11.30am card draw

Monday 6th December; Annual General Meeting 7.30pm in the Clubhouse upstairs lounge. (Vaccine Passports required)

Tuesday 7th December; Seniors December 7 ^th sees our finale for the 2021 season with the Xmas Cheer at Dannevirke. As usual the clubhouse will be open from about 9.30am for a cuppa with tee off at 10.30.As per advice from the Dannevirke Management Committee the course will only open to players who are double vaccinated against covid-19.

Saturday 11th; Christmas Cheer sponsored by Shires fruit & Vege Mart. (Vaccine passports required}

As you are all ware tonight at mid night, we move into the traffic light system for Covid 19. As your club scribe I am only conveying what I have been asked to convey. Our Club house is a Licensed Premise, thus comes under the same rules as cafes, bars, clubs etc. We have a Government mandate, that anyone entering a Licensed Premise must carry a Vaccination Card. The entire building comes under the License, the shop, toilets, office, cafe, lounge. Regarding the Christmas Cheer, this has also been made a Vaccine Passport tournament, as we have close to 100 in the field. Our match committee, and bar staff all volunteer, we don't want to try and accommodate and separate players etc.

Any questions regarding our Club rulings, Captain Mike Matthews is willing to discuss with you. Contact Mike on 021 402043. This is a whole new territory for all of us, and I appreciate there is divided opinion out there, but your Management Committee , has to work with rules and mandates, not opinion. There is much to discuss and settle on regarding these rulings. For a sports club, like ourselves, there is a chain reaction. Mandates come from the Government to Sports NZ, then onto Golf NZ, and finally the clubs. Questions for clarity are going back and forth all the time, so there is not a totally clear picture of the future yet, but as information comes to hand, we will endeavour to keep you informed

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 26 November 2021

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 16:50:04 GMT

Saturday November 27th ; Inter Club with Fielding at Fielding. For those wishing to travel by bus, this will be leaving the Services & Citizens Club at 10am. Tee Off at Fielding is 12 noon. Card draw at 11.30am for those playing at home

Saturday 11th December; Club Christmas Cheer 12 noon shot gun start. The is an entry sheet in the foyer. Please assist our Captain by entering early so a draw can be done during the week. Late entries get the worst tees!

Greenwood Cup ; A quick glance at the results last night, showed we had two match wins and two losses last week end. Wins against Central and Karamu. Thanks must go to our team who give up two week ends to compete in this competition, playing three round in the first week end and four last week end. A major commitment, with many matches going down to the wire, players can go close to playing 72 holes over two days. Thanks also to our sponsors and caddies, your support for this team playing the highest level of golf in the Golf H B competition is a credit to each and everyone of you.

Management Committee, Meeting 24th November,

Funding. We have been successful with another wage funding application taking us through to early December ($8800) An application has been submitted for the next pay period

Carts; An unfortunate outcome of the lock down, was the carts were left charging for the entire period. Tests are being carried out on one cart in Palmerston North, to see if the 2 year old Lithium batteries have been permanently damaged. A motion was moved and passed to purchase two new carts, which will be on course before Christmas. To assist in repairs etc a new fee of $40 will apply to visitors and $30 for Club Members per cart

Card Machine; The supplier is awaiting a printer, and this also may be on course prior to the Christmas break. This will allow visitors to pay their green fees via eftpos, plus after each card is entered, your handicap will automatically update.

Covid 19; It is a belief from Golf NZ that the Government will announce how sports club can and should operate hopefully tomorrow. Your Management Committee will look at this information and report at our Annual General Meeting. Should any matters require a resolution at club level, this will happen at the AGM. It is uncharted territory, so please stay calm, polite, and respectful of members personal beliefs

The ladies had a great day for their Christmas Cheer today with 60 something in the field. A report on this event is possibly forthcoming.

Good luck to our members heading to Fielding on Saturday

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe.

What's on 19 November 2021

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 16:30:48 GMT

Saturday 20th November; Club Day. Card draw 11.30am Greenwood cup Rounds 4-7 Hastings Golf Club

Greenwood Cup Team, in playing order Brad Truesdale, Patrick Harold, David Hurrell, Craig Nash, Hamish Prenter, Greg Vigers, Chris Mason, Brad Dippie, Clay Lochead, Richie Gray. All the best guys. Give it your best shot.

SHB 36 Hole Mixed and Men's Foursomes . Congratulations to Kerrie Gundersen and Malcolm Priday, the 2021 winners of the mixed foursomes, and to Syd Hikawai and Nigel Brown for winning the men's competition

Events Coming Up ;

Saturday 27th November; Inter Club with Fielding at Fielding. Time to be confirmed. So far there are 7 names on the sheet, and now doubt there will be a lot more. Mike will order a bus if sufficient numbers put their name on the sheet. To our newer members, this is a cheap way to play another course, as green fees do not apply at an inter club. Our stableford points will be added up and divided by the number of players as will Fielding's. The highest aggregate wins. The trophy players for is coming up 100 years old in the next few years.

Annual General Meeting; Monday December 6th at the Club House at 7.30pm

Christmas Cheer; Saturday 11th December. 12 noon Shot Gun Start. Sponsors this year are Shires Fruit & Vege Market who celebrate 100 years in business in 2022. Open to all members.

Entry Sheets; Sheets are up in the foyer for both Fielding Inter Club and Christmas Cheer. Please get your names up. Christmas Cheer draw will be done during the week leading up to the 11th, and anyone entering on the day will be fitted in. The best tees will be issued first.

Good luck to the Greenwood team. If you are playing local this week end, enjoy the spring conditions and our fabulous greens.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 12 November 2021

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 19:29:37 GMT

Saturday 13th November; Closing day, Prize giving and BBQ. !!.30am Tee Off, Prize Giving approx. 4.30pm, followed by a BBQ. $100 on every Par 3, either approach or longest put. All members very welcome

Match Committee; Meeting 10am Saturday 13th

Sunday 14th November; SHB 36 Hole Mixed Foursomes ; 7.30am Tee Off. Please contact Mike with entries for catering purposes

mikematthews058@gmail.com

Seniors; On Thursday November 18 ^th we are due to travel to Foxton to play on their Vets day. We have a no green fees arrangement with them so the only cost is $6 for the competition which includes 2’s. Tee off time there will be 10am so it will be an early start for some. It will be about an hour and a half from Dannevirke. We do require numbers so it would be appreciated if you could reply to this email with a simple ‘yes’ or ’no’. For Dannevirke players please meet at the Hub car park at 7.45am to depart by 8am.

Greenwood Cup; Saturday 20th & Sunday 21 November Hastings Golf Club (Bridge Pa) Team names next week

Inter Club; Saturday 27th November against Fielding Golf Club at Fielding. Please notify Mike if attending as a bus is being considered.

AGM; Can all committee Chairpersons captains etc who haven't yet provided their reports to Gail please do so urgently. These are now overdue.

Clubhouse; Saturday 4 December staff of the Dannevirke Pharmacy are having their Christmas function at the Golf Club. Some of them are going to play 9 holes of golf, probably about 1.30 pm then they are going upstairs for drinks and nibbles. A few of the members will be away that weekend on a trip to the Hutt Valley. Therefore I need a couple of bar staff please. Can you contact me if you can help. Stephen

Christmas Cheer; (Sponsors Shires Fruit & Vege Market Est 1922) Saturday 11th December 12 noon shot gun start. The entry sheet will be in the clubhouse this weekend. Remember this is the one Saturday you can make up your own four.

Twilight Golf; 9 holes of Golf Thursday from 4.30pm. Come on out and enjoy our course in the late afternoon early evening, it is a stunning part of the day. Open to current and prospective members. Thanks Chappy for you efforts in keeping twilight running

The Course is incredible, the greens have recovered from light coring, the weather is becoming summer like, so pack up your clubs and head on out to our little treasure.

Good golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

PS Ladies, How about a report on your shoot out for members to read?

What's On 29 October 2021?

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 16:43:29 GMT

Saturday 30th October ; Card draw at 11.30am. Please keep going with those Presidents Cup Matches

Saturday 6th November; 3 Clubs plus a putter competition, for the Drummond Cup (you choose the 3 clubs you want to use)

Saturday 13th November; Club golf at 11.30am followed by Prize giving, and a no charge BBQ. Cash prizes for nearest the pin on all Par 3s

Saturday 27th November; Inter Club with Fielding at Fielding. Start time etc to be confirmed

Golf Managers Association; (GMA) The following is a summary of discussions gained from a very well attended GMA forum held this morning .

* GMA survey, over 90% of clubs looking to introduce a "No Vac no access to ALL of the facility" model. * Golf New Zealand will be coming out with some guideline and policies on the topic in the next two weeks. * Dot Golf are developing a confidential solution that will allow clubs to identify if members are vaccinated or not. More will be known on this in the next few weeks. * Golf New Zealand and GMA recommend that clubs start talking to their members about introducing a policy on this now rather than later. A survey of members is a good starting point. * It is suggested that clubs wait until early December when the Government introduces their Vaccine Passport before introducing any new policies. * One club is going fully vaccinated requirement 1 November, several others are looking at a start 1 December, but most are waiting until the new year. * Most if not all constitutions allow clubs to make these changes without a change to the constitution. * Feedback is it is easy to introduce no Vac changes for members. * It is a significant Workplace H&S issue for staff, however introducing something for all staff is a little more difficult * Tracking of those using the course can be an issue. The Dot Golf solution will help. Also, GMA will be coming out with details of how clubs have gone about collecting data on members vaccination status that is accurate and confidential.

Footnote; The Dannevirke Golf club Committee, like all other clubs are receiving questions etc regarding Vaccination. It is our belief at this stage, that we will wait for direction to come from higher above. Surely the 400 odd clubs around the country don't need to make individual decisions. The implication of various clubs have differing rules would really show up at competitions like, GHB / Poverty Bay Ladies events, green fee playing when on holiday, touring groups etc,. The rules are going to be with us for a long time, so lets just stay calm and await further advise / decisions

The greens have recovered very quickly from the coring and sanding, so get out there and enjoy the spring conditions.

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 21/10/21

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:38:44 GMT

Saturday 23rd October; Labour Week end Card draw 11.30am. (Presidents Cup) some very overdue matches, soon to be scratched if not played. Please check the draw in the men's changing room.

Course; The greens were spiked and sanded on Monday, The tees and surrounds were cored. The course is back up and playing, The greens will recover very quickly, as the sand went in dry, followed by some light rains at night. With some moisture already in the ground, the ducks have all lined up the year for a speedy recovery.

Greenwood Cup (First weekend revue from Craig Nash)

The Dannevirke Greenwood Cup team completed their first weekend of three rounds match play at Onga Onga. A stunning warm Saturday was followed by a brisk Sunday morning with a gentle zephyr whipping over the tops on the snow capped Ruahines to keep us alert.

A very hard draw to start had us opening against the home team Onga Onga -still smarting from us beating on 2020. They were far too good winning 8 /2 with our two points coming from wins by Hamish Prenter and Surfy Hurrell. Up next was a strong Hastings team who won 7.5/2.5 - Timmy Bell and Chris Mason picking up wins and a half from Surfy. Sunday morning we were closer but went down narrowly to Hawkes Bay. This time winners were Pat Harold( with two majestic 3 irons to finish), Brad Dippie (unbeaten on weekend after his only cameo off the bench – his legend lives on as soon as someone is moving slowly enough for him to tell), Greg Vigers and myself.

Overall, a tough start but a solid effort by DVK also including Syd ‘champ’ Hikawai, Richie ‘accountant’ Grey and Pete ‘where the hells my phone’ Gregory. We welcome back Brad ‘Adonis’ Truesdale (in his first appearance back as a newly married wife) for the next 4 rounds at Hastings in 4 weeks time. A big thank you to the supporters who came through to spend time caddying and supporting us. It’s a privilege to represent our club in this long running competition. Craig Nash

Management Committee Meeting Wednesday 20th

Trundler Shed; Again I report that the door is being left unlocked, time and time again, even last Monday when the course was closed. When you exit the shed, you need to push the RED button to lock the door. If everyone makes a habit of locking it when they use it, there should be no more problems, something that will please President Tony and Captain Mike

Ladies Captain, we welcomed back Ladies Captain Glenys after her roof jumping stint.

Charity Grants; The Club has received a wages grant form Mainland for $7400, and we have an application in for wages to mid December for $8400

Pub Charity, We have an accountability to be completed, thereafter the next application can be considered

Charity applications are being applied for, a zero turn roughs mover, that makes mowing around trees easier, plus a card machine, which in turn will be connected to the eft-pos machine, and can produce draws, results etc. VP Vaughan Hales has brought information regarding these back to the committee

EFT-POS, we now have two wireless machines, one upstairs and one currently in the shop, that will in the future be secured into the card cabinet for use of Green fee players and campers

Tractor; A new tractor has been ordered by the committee. This is being funded by the club, rather than Charity. It will appear when shipment permits.

AGM; Our AGM is set down for Monday 6th December at 7.30pm ( Please Note 7.30pm) Can anyone sending information or emails about this meeting, please ensure we are all using the same start time. The nomination box will be upstairs from tomorrow. As always we ask members to consider making themselves available to serve our Club nest year.

Upcoming Events;

Closing Day Saturday 13th November, Golf first followed by Presentation of trophies, and a BBQ. Last years event was very well supported, so we ask for your support again this year.

Greenwood Cup, Rounds 4-7 will be played 20th - 21st November.

A thought, if any member is renewing a ride on mower, and has an old machine with a catcher, please consider donating or selling it to the Golf Club. They are very useful for picking up cories, so as such, isn't required for mowing services, just firing up twice a year for picking up cores. Any offers please contact either James Walker or Roger Ransom from the greens committee .

Request from any IT specialists. Earlier this year I replaced my laptop. I send out What's On by copying and pasting the names from an old email. I want to set up a group that I can edit. If you feel you can help, please flick me an email, and we can arrange to meet, and try and sort out my delimit. I'm not that computer savvy to be fair, so don't thing we can do this over the phone.

That's the round up for this week folk. Thanks Craig for your write up. If you are traveling away for Labour weekend, travel safely, and if you are playing golf away from our Club, good luck (and don't forget to spread the word about our peace of paradise.)

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 14 October 2021

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:53:38 GMT

Saturday 16th October ; 11.30am Card draw, Presidents Cup. Please catch up any matches awaiting playing so the final can be scheduled.

Greenwood Cup Rounds 1-3 . Our club is action this weekend, with rounds 1-3 of the 2021 Greenwood Cup. Our team is playing at Onga Onga, and are in playing order.

Patrick Harold, Syd Hikawai, Craig Nash, Hamish Prenter, Greg Vigers, David Hurrell, Chris Mason, Richie Gray, Peter Gregory, Timmy Bell. Reserves Bard Dippie and Brad Truesdale

Breakdown ; Kierane reports our tractor had to come to town today for urgent repairs. Unfortunately the fairways and rough will not get mowed on Thursday and Friday. Fairways 6,8 and 14 grow the quickest, so please refrain from hitting wayward shots on these fairways, if you wish to retain ownership of your golf ball. "Yeah Right"

Coring; Coring is to take place on Monday 18th, thus the Course is closed at least Monday and Tuesday, and later if sanding can not be achieved over these two days. Please observe any signage regarding course closure.

Come on out over the weekend and get a round in before coring. If the weather plays ball next week, and the team can get dry sand into the core holes, we should have a speedy recovery, given the rains that we have had.

Good luck to our Greenwood team, and our greens staff and helpers for the weekend and next week respectfully.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 1st October 2021

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 16:48:29 GMT

Saturday 2nd October; Card draw 11am. Presidents Cup final, if previous matches are all complete.

Takapau 30 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. 8.30am tee off. Best of luck to all members attending this tournament.

The weather looks good for the upcoming week end so hopefully you can get out to the course, or Takapau and enjoy a round.. I'm missing in action at present because of injury, but hopefully within the next few weeks I'll be back.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 24 Sep 2021

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 20:03:39 GMT

S aturday 25th September ; Kitt, Kerr, Hape, Simpson Foursomes. Tee off 11am If you don't have a playing partner already, simply turn up on Saturday and the committee will match you up (If possible.)

Presidents Cup ; we are now at Semi final stage, players are excused this week if playing foursomes.

Takapau 30 Hole Strokeplay Tournament; Saturday 2nd October 8am cup of tea, 8.30am Tee Off. Final Round 2021 Ruahine Rosebowl.

Sattrup & Brannigan; congratulations Johnny Edwards and Captain Mike, for winning this trophy on the 20th hole from Stephen Paewai and M B Lilo. I know that at least two if not more of their matches went past the 18th to get a result, so well done both of you.

October / November, We still have a few events to complete this year, including tow week ends of Greenwood Cup, the Drummond Cup, (3 clubs & putter) , Inter Club with Feilding, St Josephs School Ambrose Tournament, and finally the three Christmas cheer events, so still plenty of golf to be played.

Annual General Meeting; December. Start thinking now about the role you wish to play at the club next year.

The new covid 19 rules are here to stay for a while by the look of things, so please just do what has to be done. Working in a mask all week is a pain, so it would be nice to get out in the fresh air without a mask for a few hours. Signing in etc are basic essentials, so your co-operation is appreciated.

Enjoy the course, as its in brilliant order thanks to our staff and volunteers.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on: 12 August 21

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:22:07 GMT

Saturday 14th August ; Card draw 11am Matches to be continued for Sattrup & Brannigan and Presidents Cup

Saturday 21st August ; Card draw 11am Visit from HB Eagles Golfing Association members

Saturday 4th September; Takapau 30 Hole Strokeplay Tournament' Cuppa from 7am Tee Off 8am. Entry Fee $35 inc lunch, Entries to tomallen@xtra.co.nz or phone 06 8558169

SHB 27 hole Strokeplay Tournament; A good sized field played in last weeks tournament, where conditions were windy and cool, with the course and greens in exceptional order. 2021 SHB 27 hole Strokeplay Champion is Brad Truesdale, with Pongaroa's Jason Liverton taking out the junior gross competition. Our thanks to Captain Mike and Barbara for their work during the day, also our early morning bunker groomers Malcolm Priday and Doug Stewart, Starters Mike and Zane Gregory, Caterers Barbara, Mike, Malcolm and Zane, and cards and results scorers, Gail, Malcolm and Zane. A call out to to our Greens staff for their extra effort for our tournament, bar staff and raffle sellers. The day started at 6.30am for Mike to get the cuppa on, and make preparations for the day. There are many parts to the running of a successful tournament, and on behalf of the players my thanks to all involved with the running of the day. Many hands make light work, and as members, we should always work on the theory, " its not what our club can do for us, it's what we can do for our club" Our strength comes from the members working to the second part of that phrase.

Thank you

Wiffin Cup; This years final was between Rodney Henricksen and Milangi B Lilo. Congratulations to Rodney for his win on the 18th hole

Driveway, Thanks to Max Charmley for repairing the pot holes at the front entrance, and along the edges of the drive way coming into the course.

Keep the matches up, and come on out for a round.

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on this week at the club 5/8/21

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:42:49 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday 7th August; SHB 27 hole Strokeplay Tournament, 8am Cuppa, 8.30am Tee off $30 Entry fee. Round 3 Ruahine Rosebowl, Greenwood Cup Qualifying Round. Please remember to bring a plate for the shared evening meal.

Saturday 14th August; Lui Paewai Trophy, definitely Dannevirke's best looking trophy to get your name on . 18 Hole Stableford.

Seniors; Here is an update on our programme for the rest of 2021

Tuesday September 14 ^th at Dannevirke

Tuesday September 28 ^th at Porongahau

Tuesday October 5 ^th Carterton visit to Dannevirke

Tuesday October 19 ^th at Takapau

Tuesday November 9 ^th at Waipukurau AGM

Thursday November 18 ^th visit to Foxton

Tuesday December 7 ^th at Dannevirke Xmas Cheer & Prizegiving.

Cheers Gus

It may have been cold this week, but again the rains have bypassed us, so the course will be an absolute pleasure to play on Saturday. This is our major men's tournament of the year, so please make an effort, and join the field. Don't forget there is a ladies field as well, so come on out one and all. See you there.

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 30 July 2021

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:54:51 GMT

Good Evening

Saturday 31st July ; Card draw 11am. Continuation of matches in the Wiffin Cup, Presidents Cup, plus Sattrup & Brannigan 4bbb

Sunday 1st August ; Inter club with Pahiatua golf club. Morning tee at 10am onwards, tee off 11am. Please come along early and assist with hosting our guests

Seniors; A reminder that we are visiting Takapau next Tuesday August 3 ^rd . As usual the clubhouse will be open for a cuppa at about 9.30 and tee off time is 10.30. A fine sunny day is predicted with a temperature of 15 degrees.

Saturday 7th August ; SHB 27 hole Stroke play tournament. Round 3 Ruahine Rosebowl. Greenwood Cup trial tournament. As has become customary over the past few years, can club members please bring a plate for a shared dinner with our country club guests. We all know how well the feed us, so please assist with a plate. Lunch is being catered for as part of your entry fee. Any members who aren't playing but can assist Captain Mike with cards etc, please contact him.

Eagles Golfing Society of HB Raffle ; The said Association is again running the Cape Kidnappers raffle, along with rounds of golf at various other North Island courses., and a $250 travel vouchers courtesy of Golf Encounters. Tickets are $5 each, and will be at the club house the week end and until our allocation is sold.

Subscriptions ; Anyone with issues etc regarding paying their subs, please contact our Secretary Miranda, at dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz . S econdly please advise Miranda of any address changes, so that correspondence and accounts continue to go to the correct address (email updates as well please)

Club House ; On Friday 6 August the lounge has been hired out for a private function, they will be decorating the lounge on the Thursday. Could Thursday and Friday golfers please use the new downstairs lounge. Thanks for your cooperation. Regards Steve.

Golf HB / Poverty Bay Ladies Golf Association Annual General Meeting . I attended the said meeting tonight at the Maraenui Golf Club. President Russell Burn has retired after many years as a member of the Association and in later years the Board that runs the finances and Representative fixtures. New President is Dave Lawrence. Our Association is one of five in New Zealand that is anything like financial. NZ Golf have indicated levies will increase next year in line with inflation, but our own Association has voted to keep ours at this years level. Charity applications assist with some of the team travel and accommodation, as well as updating some uniforms. The meeting had its challenges, but to be fair, the challenges were brought due to Constitutional errors, which may appear light at hand, but are necessary, for correct operation of our Association. . Dave Lawrence concluded the meeting by proposing Life Membership for Russell Burn, which was passed unanimously. Congratulation Russell

That's it for this week folk. Having not played golf the past two weekends, I'm looking for to a game Saturday, either rough or fresh.

Good Golfing

What's On 23 July 2021

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 23:49:31 GMT

Saturday 24th July : Card draw 11am We have three competitions on the go currently, Wiffin Cup, Sattrup & Brannigan, and Presidents Cup. Please keep these matches going when the weather permits.

Last chance to vote ; With many members put off by the weather last Saturday, you have a chance this week to cast your vote on the "Tee Off Time" as below. Decision announced after golf Saturday.

"Tee Off Time", Captain Mike has been asked if the Match Committee would consider moving tee time back to 11.30am on Saturdays. This Saturday when you enter the Competition, you will be asked, Do you personally prefer 11am or 11.30 tee off. Please participate with an answer, " it doesn't worry me" is not an option! If you can't be there Saturday and want to participate in the vote, please contact Mike, mikematthews058@gmail.com "

Coming events;

Sunday August 1st ; Inter Club v Pahiatua Mixed field 11am Tee Off following welcoming morning tea.

Saturday August 7th ; SHB 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament (Rosebowl Tournament). Our very own men's Tournament, so a good muster of Dannevirke members would be appreciated. A ladies field is also encouraged. Captain Mike has requested all Greenwood Cup hopefuls participate in this event, as a trial for the 2021 team.

M anagement Committee ; from last night meeting;

Charity Grant; We have received our first grant this year from the Merrylees Hotel Charity for wages amounting too $12000.00. Applications are also in for a replacement Glass washer for the bar, plus one for the replacement of our main tractor. An application for the installation of a card machine at the club will follow.

Our eft-pos system has approval to add a second machine, to be used downstairs, and made available to Green fee players and campers.

Save your change for club days; Miranda reported with the BNZ bank now closed, the only option for banking is going into their machine, (when access is available) . Changing banks was discussed, but who knows when the two remaining banks will withdraw their services. If you can bring your small change and notes to golf instead of $50 notes fresh from the ATM, would be a great help. Options are being looked into.

Down stairs bar; Work is nearly complete in the lower bar. The wall seats are to be put back on the eastern and northern walls,. The club in indebted to our Vice President Peter Greatbatch and his staff at Greatbatch Builders for the building work carried out over the past few months. Many others have plied their trade on this project as well, and Scribe will get the information to thank them in this forum in the near future.

Irrigation / water security; The greens committee have meetings coming up with various parties, to put together a plan to sure up our water supply, which is failing us currently.. Kierane and AG provided a written report to the greens committee, which they wish to do monthly, to keep their committee and the Management Committee informed on what has happened on course, and any concerns they foresee

GHB / Poverty Bay Ladies Golf Association AGM; The AGM of our association is to be held next Thursday evening at the Maraenui Golf Club.

That's it tonight folk. Looking forward to a game Saturday, as I wimped out last week.

Good golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 15/7/21?

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:11:27 GMT

Saturday 17th July; Presidents Cup Round 1 Matchplay, 11am match and card draw. Please notify starter if you have a match on Please ensure round 1 matches are complete for round 2 to be held on Saturday 21st August. The draw, C Mason v P Drummond, T Peeti v P Greatbatch, V Hales v R Martin, R Henricksen v B Burt, A Prasad v M Filer, S Evans v S Hikawai, R Grey v R Munn, JB Holm v S Paewai, T Bell, v M Priday, T delaHarpe v J Garnett, D Makan v N Evans, Z Gregory v R Te Ture, J Edwards v R Ward, G Henricksen v W Ridge, S Forbes v G Freeman, D Hurrell , N Brown. If you played a qualifying round and your name is not in the draw, sorry you must have missed the cut.

Sattrup & Brannigan ; Next round, D Stewart & R Henricksen play M Matthews & J Edwards. The winners of this match plays T de laHarpe & S Evans in the semi final.

M B Lilo & S Paewai play C Mason & Z Gregory. The winners then play N Evans & A Prasad in the other semi final

August Events to lock into your calendar;

Sunday August 1st ; Inter Club v Pahiatua Mixed field 11am Tee Off following welcoming morning tea.

A Thought; The Friday boys, arranged and built the front entrance, and have now completed the railing fence on the number 12 tee. Their challenge is now to the Saturday players to come up with and complete a project on the course. Collective minds and many hand make light work of any project. Thoughts and clubhouse discussion are encouraged. If any member has a possible project they wish to put forward, by all means flick me an email with your proposal, I can include it in a future What's On for members to contemplate.

Tee Off Time , Captain Mike has been asked if the Match Committee would consider moving tee time back to 11.30am on Saturdays. This Saturday when you enter the Competition, you will be asked, Do you personally prefer 11am or 11.30 tee off. Please participate with an answer, " it doesn't worry me" is not an option! If you can't be there Saturday and want to participate in the vote, please contact Mike, mikematthews058@gmail.com

I still receive the odd email, asking questions regarding draws, or telling me, I can't play this week, can let my opponent know. The purpose of What's on is to provide members with information, that's all. For all enquires please contact Captain Mike or another Match Committee member by email or phone. As the saying goes "I'm not your b----- mother" Thanks.

The forecast doesn't look that great for the week end , but then again what's new! The course is rarely closed, In most cases it closes itself as members choose not to play if the weather is foul. It is winter!

Good golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 9/7/21?

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:42:40 GMT

Here is what coming up folks...

Saturday July 10th ; Card draw 11am, Wiffin Cup, Sattrup & Brannigan matches to be continued

Presidents Cup Qualifying (Medal ) top 16 to qualify

10.15am Match Committee Meeting

August Events to lock into your calendar;

Sunday August 1st ; Inter Club v Pahiatua Mixed field 11am Tee Off following welcoming morning tea.

On the course ; Frosts, please observe any signage the staff put our regarding frosts, especially severe ones like last weekend.

Our thanks to the Greens committee members for their work replacing the wire fence beside the 12th tee. Special thanks to Dereck Thorburn for his donation of the timber railings.

The fence line to the gate half way along number 12 has been strengthened with Steel Y Posts, and the old broken concrete posts have been removed. With stock movement on State Highways now a thing of the past, the fence doesn't really need to be stock proof any longer, but the work done has given it a face lift. It's possible in our PC mad world, that sometime in the future, we will be required to add a very high fence along this stretch, to prevent errant balls going onto the road.

We are definitely in the grips of winter at the moment, but if the day allows, come on out and blow the cobwebs out of the system. A brisk walk with a set of clubs is a great way to fill in a long dreary winters day.

Good golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 24/06/2021

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:18:55 GMT

Saturday 26th June; Sattrup & Brannigan Round 2, 11am Card draw for balance of field,

Draw, D & L Hurrell v M Mathews & J Edwards, B Mott & R Gray v S Paewai & MB Lilo, R Henricksen & D Stewart v K Jameson & G Terry, Z Gregory & C Mason v D Makan & T Bell, P Drummond & T Peeti v N Evans & A Prasad, R Martin & R Munn v S Evans & T DelaHarpe.

Clubhouse Booking ; On Saturday 3 July the Golf Club has been hired out for a private function. Therefore the upstairs lounge will be closed on Friday 2 July and Saturday 3 July. Could members please drink downstairs on those two days. Thanks for your co operation. Regards Stephen

Seniors; Tuesday July 6th we pay our final visit for the year to Waipawa. As usual the clubhouse will be open and the log fire probably roaring by 9.30am and tee off time is 10.30. Cheers Gus.

Course rating; Vaughan Hales took the opportunity to go the the presentation form NZ Golfs Phil Aitken, about how a course is rated. The second day was a practical day rating the Napier Course. An interesting day and a half. Have a chat with Vaughan sometime.

Staff request ; following the recent rain, our Course staff ask, that members refrain from taking trundlers and carts onto the concrete area outside the clubhouse after they have been on the course. If going from the 9th green to number 10 tee, please use the metal track behind the clubhouse, and when you come off the 18th, please stay on the grass until you need to cross to the car park. This will keep the mud and wet grass of the concrete area, Thank you

On Course ; a lesson I learned early in my early golfing days. Only take your trundler between a bunker and the green if your ball is there to be played, otherwise please take your trundler behind the bunker

Membership fees ; to the members who don't pay weekly or monthly, your subscriptions are now overdue please. Any issues please contact our Secretary / Treasurer Miranda.. For nest years subs, if you want to pay weekly or monthly. if you commence the payments in October, your subscription will always be up to date. Please also occasionally check your account that the payment is still happening. (Some stop for unknown reasons) Members who move house, please email Miranda at dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz , so that accounts and membership cards etc are going to the correct address. Likewise, if you are stopping playing golf for any reason, you remain liable for your fees until a letter or email of resignation is received. Thank you

Gum Trees; The future of the gum trees on the right of number 16 are a concern. The greens committee are looking at having them removed. There are still sufficient trees there that protrude out towards the fairway, thus the final effect on the hole will be minimal at least. One of the gums can be heard cracking , but which one is hard to identify. The concern being that nobody wants staff or players hit by a falling limb, given the size of them .

Cart Shed ; a reminder please that if you are taking a cart out from the shed, please lock the door before you go play golf, as we are still having the odd cart used and not paid for. President Tony and Captain Mike, and our staff can be contacted mid week to get carts for visitors.

Lets hope this week end is better than last so we can get back on the course .

Good golfing .

What's on 17/6/2021

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 09:07:26 GMT

Welcome to this weeks edition of What's On . For the new members who have been added to the email list tonight, welcome. What's on is an email to Dannevirke Golf Club members letting them know what's coming up at the club, and will from time to time have articles about events that are either happening or have happened. Enjoy.

Saturday 19th June Card draw 11am. (Again to our new members this means arrive between 10.30 and 10.45, fill your details out on a score card and hand it in at the office. At 11am the starter will call groups of four to the different starting tees, and away you go. Saturday is Men's club day plus Saturday ladies.) Members involved in Sattrup & Brannigan , and Wiffin Cup competitions, please keep your matches up to date

Sunday 20th June . Waipawa Golf Club 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. 8.30am Tee Off. All day gross & net competition. Entry fee $35 includes lunch. Enquiries please contact justin.waipawagolfclub@gmail.com

Club house ; The Club house was left in a bit of a mess last weekend and I take some responsibility as I locked up on Sunday. But could I please ask if there is anything on the floor or left on tables please pick it up or remove it as it makes it so much easier for those that clean the facility, this would be greatly appreciated.

Sisters Club; Great tournament, similar result! Numbers were well up on previous years including our own team. Next year is the 50th playing of the event in Patea and numbers are expected to be high as Greymouth is being invited and those that haven’t participated for a while are expected to play. There is limited accommodation in south Taranaki so we need some indication and a commitment early on to secure places. Also a special shirt is being printed and will be part of the entry fee, again an early indication of numbers is important for the organisers. So please contact me if you would like to go to Patea next Queens Birthday weekend. Thanks Stephen

Coronation Cup; The Finals of the Coronation Cup for 2021 was played last weekend 12 ^th & 13 ^th June at Napier Golf Club. It was contested by defending Champions Pongaroa, Wairoa, Maraenui & Takapau all seeking to get their name on the trophy for 2021.

A special thanks to the team at Napier Golf Club being able to host as it was extremely busy with little to no tee times available during the weekend!

With the teams playing 36 holes on Saturday and 18 on Sunday the teams looked to get off to a good a start on Saturday as possible with the overall results never known until late into the Sunday round.

At the end of play on Saturday Wairoa were the front runner’s going in to Sunday just ahead of Maraenui. After a slight delay on Sunday due to fog the teams were back out for the last 18 holes.

Wairoa continued their form on Sunday with Maraenui close behind.

When all the results had been calculated Wairoa came away with 3 wins from 3 to win the Coronation Cup for 2021. Maraenui were a close 2 ^nd with 2 wins from 3.

Results were:

1 ^st : Wairoa – 6pts – 23 Games

2 ^nd : Maraenui – 4pts – 22 Games

3 ^rd : Pongaroa – 2pts – 17.5 Games

4 ^th : Takapau – 0pts – 9.5 Games

Congratulations to Wairoa!

Thank you to all the players and teams that played this year it was great to see all the teams play after last years event saw some teams unable to play.

Andrew Jones

Administration Coordinator

Golf HB&PBW Inc.

Saturday 26th June ; Waipukurau Mixed Foursomes18 holes

When: Saturday 26 ^th June 12.30pm

What: Mixed Foursomes

Cost: $45 per pair (includes 2’s and food after play) Entries close June 23 ^rd .

Hawke’s Bay Men’s Masters Trials

The Hawkes Bay Men’s Masters team is looking for those interested in representing Hawkes Bay this year.

If you are interested please see the attached flyer for full details on dates and times for the trials.

If you have any queries please get in touch with Steffan Hepburn the teams manager. Email: steffanddee@gmail.com

Secretary Miranda ; Can you make a mention that those members who are paying their subs by weekly instalment of $10.00 might like to increase this to the new minimum payment of $10.50. to avoid being in arrears at the end of the Sub year.

Working Bee; Saturday 17th July 8am. Assistance is required by able bodied members to remove all the iron from the old woolshed on our property on Tamaki River Road, so this can then be demolished by digger. Obviously health and safety is necessary, so if you feel you can assist, please before golf on the 17th is the day.

I hope you have all enjoyed the read tonight. As you can see, there has been a lot of cut and pasting going on, so thanks for these contributions. Any member wanting a non commercial article added to What's On, please email bburt@inspire.net.nz before 5pm Thursday evening.

Good golfing to you all,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 26 May 2021

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:35:46 GMT

Championships ; Last Saturday both ladies and men held their Championship Finals, The day dawned fine but cool, the greens were freshly mowed, thank you AG. A great time of the year, and the course was in perfect condition for the finals. Winners Ladies Senior Angela Farrell, Intermediate Jad Suttor, Junior Chris Riddell. Men's Senior Syd Hikawai, Intermediate A Stan Truesdale, Intermediate B Shane Evans, Junior A Max Charmley, Junior B Kevin Jameson. Congratulations one and all. To the runners up, congratulations for getting to the finals, and providing the high level of competition that was seen on the day. Well done.

Saturday 29th May; Sattrup & Brannigan. 4bbb Matchplay . 11am Tee off. Captain Mike wants to get on with this competition, so is doing a draw Saturday at 10.45am. For those pairings present, if your opponents are also on course, please play your match Saturday. If this is not possible, please have this round completed before July 3rd, to keep the competition flowing.

Sunday 30th May; Onga Onga 27 hole classic.

Tuesday 1st June Seniors ; Tuesday is the next round of the Spinley and Pukenui trays at Waipukurau at 10.30am. The clubhouse will be open from about 9.45am for a cuppa .The weather looks promising with a fine day 13 degrees and moderate westerlies. Gus

Saturday 5th Sunday 6th June; Sisters Club visit to Rarangi (Blenheim) A group of 19 golfers and three wives are travelling for this years tournament. We will again join members from Rarangi, Weedons (Christchurch) and Patea for a weekend of golf and socialising. A great weekend, will be had by all, and we know which trophies we don't want to bring home.

The abundance of matchplay competition over the last couple of months, with Pennants, Club Champs, Coronation Cup etc, has been a feast for those who enjoy matchplay. It can also be damaging to handicaps, because matchplay can really bring the best out of some golfers. The dry autumn has also kept the course in summer condition with additional run, to the benefit of the shorter hitters. I hope you have taken advantage of these conditions and played plenty of golf. Long may it continue.

Promising to see new faces turning up and joining our Club. Sad on Saturday to farewell Margi & Dean Robinson, who have headed off to the Naki. Margi played the finals of the Intermediate ladies competition as her swan song at Dannevirke.

Obituary; Carne Berry.. Carne has been a member at Dannevirke since moving into town from Pongaroa. Well known for his years as a Coronation Cup player for Pongaroa, frequent tournament attendee, as well as a Past President of HB Eagles Association. To Annie and family, our thoughts are with you.

Note convinced of another fine week end at this stage, but we will see how Saturday dawns.

Good golfing.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 29/05/21

Thu, 20 May 2021 09:31:27 GMT

Saturday 22nd May Club Championship Finals ; tee times as below. Please note Senior, Intermediate A & B and Junior men play 36 holes Junior B play 18, Likewise ladies Senior and Intermediate play 36 Junior 18

8.30am Junior A Men, Max Charmley v Graham Walker

8.35am Intermediate B Shane Evans v Bryan Burt

8.40am Intermediate A Stan Truesdale v Amrit Prasad

8.45am Senior Men Patrick Harold v Syd Hikawai

8.55am Intermediate ladies Margi Robinson v Jad Suttor

9.00am Senior Ladies Angela Farrell v Margaret Stephenson

18 Hole Competitions;

11.30am Junior B Mens Kevin Jameson v Gavin Henricksen

11.35am Junior Ladies Chris Riddell v Gail Borlase

Club Golf; 11am Card Draw. Please note that Championship pairings have right of way if the situation arises.

Coronation Cup ; A very fine week end at Cape Turnagain last week end for the zone play of Coronation Cup. Played between Pongaroa, Cape Turnagain Norsewood and Dannevirke, we finished up with four points, having had team wins against Norsewood and the Cape, Pongaroa also had four points, with wins against ourselves and the Cape, The count back again proved our failing, with 17 individual wins against Pongaroas 23. Norsewood and Cape Turnagain both tied with 2 points, with Norsewood taking our the individual games count back. Our match scores were Dannevirke 8 v Cape 4, Dannevirke 7 v Norsewood 5 and Dannevirke 2 v Pongaroa 10. Best player from Dannevirke was Chappy Maniapoto with two wins and a half. Thankyou to the team for putting up a valiant effort, to Zane our team Captain / manager for getting everything and everyone organised. Caddies and supporters. A big thank you to The Cape Turnagain Golf Club, who as a smaller country club turned on a great couple of days, with their normal very high standard of hospitality.

Sisters Club, Blenheim Queens Birthday weekend; On Friday 4 June 21 members of the Dannevirke Golf Club will be travelling to Blenheim for the 49th playing of the quadrangular tournament. It’s not too late, there is room for others to join with us, so give me a call. Alternatively there is a meeting of the Sisters Club at the back bar of the Saigon (Tonka’s Turf) at 7 pm on Wednesday 26 May to provide all the details of the trip.

We’re meeting at the Citizens and Services Club at 9 am to catch the 1.30 pm ferry to Picton. We’re staying at the Grove Motor Lodge, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, golf at Rarangi Golf Club on Saturday and Sunday, tee off at 10.30 am, then leaving Picton at 10.45 am on Monday 7 June arriving in Wellington at approx 2 pm. Regards Stephen

Seniors; A shout out to those who ventured to Takapau today having left the horizontal rain in Dannevirke in search of good golfing weather. We were not disappointed. Fine weather with light winds greeted us. So with 21 players present away we went. However the gods decided that 9 holes was enough golf for the day and the gale force winds arrived. We called it a day. Some good scores were had with 21 points winning followed by a 19 and two at 17.
On Thursday we have 18 golfers from Marton coming over so we are treating this as a normal club day with tee off at 10.00am so a good attendance would be nice. A fine day with light winds and 16 degrees is forecast.

Regards Gus

Request; This is a very special request. I am trying to find a 45rpm record of Dean Martin singing “Little Old Winedrinker Me”.

If anyone has this record stored away in a cupboard, or packed in a ‘For the Grandchildren’ Treasure Chest, and you

know you will never listen to it any time soon, I would love to have it – firstly because most of the grandchildren out

there have probably never heard of Dean Martin, and secondly it is very likely they would only use it as a Frisbee which

could prove to be rather dangerous – ACC and OSH would not be happy!!!!! I assure you it is going to a very good

home, so here’s hoping someone, somewhere, will be able to help. I can also confirm I’m not and I don’t drink wine.

Please phone or txt 027 233 9933.

Cheers, Gail B.

Management Committee Meeting Wednesday 19th May;

A request please for those members who hire carts. With the club shop no longer manned, could we request that when you get a cart out, that you shut and lock the roller door. There has been situations of non members helping themselves to carts, and we want to put a stop to this. Apologies for the inconvenience, but it only hirage that will assist to replace our carts, not free use to all and sundry.

Subscriptions; Members who pay annually or by installment, should have done so by now. Anyone wanting to change to monthly or Direct debit payments, please contact our Secretary / Treasurer Miranda

Best of luck to all involved in Championship matches this weekend. If any players have difficulty with their time slot, please contact your respective Club Captain.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 13/5/2021

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:36:39 GMT

Saturday 15th Sunday 16th May; Coronation Cup hosted by Cape Turnagain Golf Club 12 noon Saturday 2 round Sunday

Saturday May 15th; Card Draw 11am for those not involved in Coronation Cup

Saturday May 22nd Club Championship Finals. Finalists and tee times advised in next weeks What's On

Saturday 29th May; Sattrup & Brannigan 4bbb Clubhouse draw. Note this is not round one of the competition. After golf on the 29th all the pairings are put into a container, and drawn to create the first round draw.

Sunday 30th May; Onga Onga 27 hole classic tbc. This tournament is normally held Queens birthday Sunday, so if it is next week, it gives some of our Sister Club members a chance to play

June 5th, 6th and 7th . Sisters Club Tournament at Rarangi Golf Club in Blenheim.

Seniors; A reminder that next Tuesday May 18th we visit Takapau. The clubhouse will be open from about 9.30am for a cuppa and tee off time is 10.30. The weather forecast for that day is fine with westerlies and a temperature of 16.
Some dates for your calendar;
June 1st Waipukurau
June 16th Hawkes Bay (Wednesday)
July 6th Waipawa
August 6th Takapau
September 14th Dannevirke.

Our best wishes go to our Coronation Cup team for this weekend. Our team of 12, will do battle with Pongaroa, Cape Turnagain and Norsewood. The draw and format used means after round one on Saturday, each club has only played 4 matches against the other three, so the eventual winner is sometimes not know until the last few Matches on Sunday afternoon.

Good golfing everyone. Take care if traveling

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on this week 7/5/21?

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:39:37 GMT

Saturday 8th May ; 11am Club Champs Semi Finals, Card draw for all other players

Sunday 9th May : GHB Pennants Round 5. Various venues and start times. Emails received to date indicate the following

Championship 1 at HB Golf Club. No 10 tee 11am Dannevirke v Onga Onga

Handicap 2 at Takapau. Dardanelles 11.18am Dannevirke v Waipukurau

Handicap 4 at Maraenui. No 10 tee 11am Dannevirke v Onga Onga

Saturday 29th May ; Sattrup & Brannigan 4bbb Club house draw. For our newer members, team up with another player, and enter this competition. Played along the lines of the beers on a Saturday, It is the best ball between you and you partner, versus the other pair. Winners of each match go forward to the next round until we have a final two pairs and ultimately a winner from the finals. Check in with a Match Committee member if you require a partner.

Security and Club house requests ; Please if you are locking up the bar, check the doors of the glass front chiller to ensure they are aligned and closed, thus keeping the contents at the desired temperature.

Office window; This is frequently being left unlocked when the club house is closed up. Again, please ensure it is closed, and the mini pad bolt is in place.

Best of luck to everyone participating in Club Champs semi finals over the weekend, or next week, also our Pennants players playing in this the last of the 2021 round robin series . Travel safely

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 30/4/2021

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:51:06 GMT

Saturday 1st May ; Wiffin Cup Matchplay Round 1, Card draw 11am, Please advise starter of matches being played.

Sunday 2nd May ; GHB Pennants Round 4 at Various locations. Handicap 3, are at home 11am tee off (6 groups off No1, 3 off No 10)

Championships ; with Semi finals on the 8th and finals on the 22nd, please keep matches up to date, bearing in mind Coronation Cup players will not be available 15th & 16th

Coronation Cup Cape Turnagain, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th May. Congratulations to the following players on their selection for this tournament. In playing order,

Richard Te Ture, Shane Evans, Timmy Bell, Vaughan Hales, Bryan Burt, Zane Gregory, Bazil Mott, Chris Peck, Raymond Martin, Chappy Maniapoto, Trevor de la Hape, Stephen Paewai, Reserves yet to be named.

Seniors ; A reminder that next Tuesday May 4th we are due to visit Waipawa. As usual the clubhouse will be open from about9.30 and tee off is at 10.30. The weather looks promising with a fine day predicted with light winds and a temperature of 18 degrees. Cheers Gus

Results & News: , Anzac Day drew a small field, but with some quality golf. 19 men and 3 ladies participated, with Rex Munn, taking the Waitahora Cup, with the best overall stableford 41 points. The ladies aggregate for men v ladies was 32, against the men 28.7. Well done ladies

Eagles Golfing Society of NZ (Inc) fundraising raffle to promote & foster junior golf in NZ. Our local Eagles again have raffle tickets to sell, with 33 prizes of Taylormade product. $2 per tickets or take a book of 10 and get two Srixon AD33 balls for free. Tickets will be in the club house, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until all sold. Your support with this raffle is appreciated.

LOST ; One of our lady members has lost a sterling silver ring, somewhere on Wednesday, Could be around the course or clubhouse. If this is found, please flick me an email, and I will relay the owners details to you. I am sure the finder will be well rewarded with a home cooked chocolate or banana cake!

Plenty of golf to be played over the next few days, with the Wiffin Cup, Pennants, Seniors in Waipawa, and our Eagles playing a Quadrangular at Eketahuna on Wednesday, and our ladies off to Cape Turnagain for their annual ladies tournament. Travel safely and play well folks.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On this week at the club? 23.4.21

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 21:23:26 GMT

Saturday 24th April; Cape Turnagain Golf Club , Men's 27 Hole Tournament. Ruahine Rosebowl (Women invited to play also) Cuppa 8am, Tee Off 8.30am. $30 includes 2's and meals. Further details contact Gavin Cook, or 06 374-3828.

For those staying at our home course, Card Draw at 11am

Sunday 25th April ; As a mark of respect, we ask that members refrain from playing until 12 noon please

Waitahora Cup (best stableford), plus ladies v men aggregate stableford

Saturday 1st May; Wiffin Cup Round 1 Matchplay

Sunday 2nd May ; Round 4 GHB Pennants

Management Committee Meeting held last night;

Awaiting an eftpos machine, to go in the card box for visitors to pay green and camping fees.

Enquiries have been made to Dotgolf regarding a card machine at the Club. VP Vaughan is sifting through the proposal and will report back.

Coronation Cup Cape Turnagain 15-16th May, team to be named shortly, subject to scoring at their tournament Saturday.

Friday boys have a working bee tomorrow to tidy up the edges etc at the front gate, and sow down the bare earth areas.

Roger Ransom and crew are putting a post and three rail fence between the tee and road on number 12, up to the hedge. The balance of the fence up to the gate way will be strengthened and tightened.

Both men's and ladies Championships are well underway with finals scheduled for Saturday 22nd May (Please keep matches up to date).

Down Stairs bar. Richie is getting on with the painting. Carpet is ordered and will go down when painting finished.

House Sale, Looks like we may get vacant possession shortly, so the we can have a tidy up and get the property on the market. Some extra reporting work is required around the old wool shed, and surrounds, to make sure their is no soil contamination that could prevent land use in and around that area. ie was there ever a sheep dip there.

Miranda reports subscription payments are flowing in, although a fair proportion of the club now pays weekly or monthly. In fact all new members are encouraged to take this option, giving the Club a better cash flow. Majority of income is on budget, and on the expenses side, their has been an increase in insurance costs

All in all, President Tony and the committee are comfortable with the state of the club, both activity wise and financially. Always looking at opportunities to have our course and facilities used more often

Take care if you are traveling this long week end. Enjoy your golf wherever you play. I believe we have a good crew heading to the Cape Saturday

G ood Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on this week at the club?

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:58:50 GMT

Saturday 17th April ; 11am Card Draw. (Note new tee time) Second round Championship matches to continue please

Postponement; Pahiatua Inter Club has been postponed, so that Pahiatua can run their

Tradies Tournament that they had to postpone last week

LVA Tournament; Tuesday saw the monthly LVA tournament played at Dannevirke. A field of 51 gathered from Manawatu & Southern Tararua clubs. The day , course, catering and hospitality were all enjoyed by the gathered field. Thanks to Joy & Roz, and Stephen Paewai for your assistance. Thanks to Kierane & AJ, the course was brilliant

Saturday 24th April. Cape Turnagain 27hole Tournament (Round 2 Ruahine Rosebowl) Details to follow next week.

Good golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 10/4/21

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:06:34 GMT

Saturday 20th March; Dannevirke High School 3 ball Ambrose Tournament.

Sunday 21st March; GHB Pennants Round 2 various venues

Farewell; Thursday 25th March 5pm - 7 ish A farewell to Cheryl & Bob Benson, who are leaving us and heading to Mana. Nibbles provided, drinks own care. All welcome

Championships ; Great to see a field of 61 last Saturday, for the first round of Club Champs. A good number of matches were completed, which assists in keeping the competition moving. Thanks everyone. If you didn't get your match played last weekend, we ask that you arrange with your opponent to get this completed as soon as possible please.

Management Committee Meeting, a few report backs from last nights meeting. 1, We have again been unsuccessful in obtaining a grant for our next machinery purchase. 2, Carpet samples are circulating to get the bottom bar completed. 3, A coke fridge has been loaded and put into the shop for members to purchase on course requirements, 4, Investigating adding a second EFTPOS machine into the card cupboard, so that green fee players and campers can pay via eftpos. 4, Online bank details are now displayed in the window, for the green fee players who want to pay by phone transfer 5 Entry gates, a special thanks to President Tony for the impressive gates that have been added to our stone entry. The haggle hole money from Christmas cheer, which was successfully run by Marcus Ransom and Glen McClelland has gone to powder coating the gates after construction. The Friday boys led by Roger Ransom, will now complete some leveling and regrassing in and around this area. 6, An apology that the defibrillator code that was to be printed on the membership cards or tag bags was overlooked at time of printing. Noted for next year.

Have a great weekend everyone, and good luck to our pennant teams for Sunday.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 26/3/21

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 03:29:36 GMT

Saturday March 27th Wiffin Cup Qualifying. Top 32 nett cards qualify

Sunday 28th Pongaroa 27 Hole Men's Tournament. Round 1 Ruahine Rosebowl 8am Cup of tea, 8.30am tee Off

Clubhouse; Private Function

On Saturday 27 March there is a 40th birthday at the clubrooms, so if members could please use the downstairs lounge.

As part of the celebration they are going to be doing a few fun activities before the party proper. Only one of the activities is at the golf course, it involves chipping to the practice green from the practice fairway. So at about 1 o’clock don’t be alarmed to see about 20 guys on the practice fairway, it will be supervised and it’s estimated they’ll only be about half an hour before they leave the course and head to the next event.

Thanks for your co operation Stephen Paewai.

Hole In One ; Congratulations to James Walker, scoring a hole in one at the 11th at Maraenui on Wednesday. No ordinary feet, but made more difficult because James was playing wearing a moon boot following an

incident the previous week. James was part of a group under the stewardship of Donald Speedy, participating in the 62nd North island LVA Tournament. Well done.James

Black Beauty Tour ; The Black Beauty touring group is away to the Taranaki over Easter Weekend. Have a great trip guys

Dannevirke High School Ambrose Tournament . Amrit, reports they had a field of 60 players, 20 teams. Top scorers were Laura & Dave Hurrell, and Richie Gray with and 8 under nett 58. Combining the Tournament and sponsorship the High School has over $6000 for their project. Thank you players and sponsors for your support.

Looks like a good weekend coming up, Anyone who hasn't played round one Championship matches, please do so this weekend or over Easter, as Round 2 is scheduled for Saturday 10th April.

Goof Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scrib

What's On 19/03/21

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:44:21 GMT

Saturday 20th March; Dannevirke High School 3 ball Ambrose Tournament.

Sunday 21st March ; GHB Pennants Round 2 various venues

Farewell; Thursday 25th March 5pm - 7 ish A farewell to Cheryl & Bob Benson, who are leaving us and heading to Mana. Nibbles provided, drinks own care. All welcome

Management Committee Meeting , a few report backs from last nights meeting. 1, We have again been unsuccessful in obtaining a grant for our next machinery purchase. 2, Carpet samples are circulating to get the bottom bar completed. 3, A coke fridge has been loaded and put into the shop for members to purchase on course requirements, 4, Investigating adding a second EFTPOS machine into the card cupboard, so that green fee players and campers can pay via eftpos. 4, Online bank details are now displayed in the window, for the green fee players who want to pay by phone transfer 5 Entry gates, a special thanks to President Tony for the impressive gates that have been added to our stone entry. The haggle hole money from Christmas cheer, which was successfully run by Marcus Ransom and Glen McClelland has gone to powder coating the gates after construction. The Friday boys led by Roger Ransom, will now complete some leveling and regrassing in and around this area. 6, An apology that the defibrillator code that was to be printed on the membership cards or tag bags was overlooked at time of printing. Noted for next year.

Have a great weekend everyone, and good luck to our pennant teams for Sunday.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 12/3/21

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:57:44 GMT

Saturday 13th March Championship Match Play Round 1 Tee off 11.30am Draw attached

Draw; I’ve completed the draw for the 5 divisions and tried to get full fields where possible. The divisions are;

Senior up to 7 (course handicap) 16 players.

Intermediate A, 8 – 11, 16 players.

Intermediate B, 12 – 14, 14 players

Junior A, 15 – 18, 17 players.

Junior B, 19 plus, 15 players.

The handicaps and seeds were as of Tuesday 9 March when all the weekend cards should have been entered.

I’ve attached the draw (see below) and tee times for Saturday. Could you have a look at it and see if I’ve made any mistakes. I’m not sure how it will work as I’ve put all the senior group off No. 1 which means the last group of 4 will tee off between 12.15 and 12.30. However there will be some withdrawals before Saturday, some of the pairings may play on Friday or Tuesday. I’ll have the full draw for the 5 divisions put up this afternoon. I’ll also leave copies in your letterbox Mike.

Sisters Club

At this stage there are 23 going to Blenheim. (18 players) We will have a meeting on Saturday 13 following the prize giving and announcements.

Regards Stephen

From Secretary Miranda ; (Att'n Zane Gregory) with it being subs mail out time that if anyone has changed address or would like to add an email address to their membership can they please let me know.

Either email changes to the club – dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz or text them to 0276778596 or even drop a note in the green fee box and I will get it from there.

Many thanks Miranda

Cheryl & Bob Benson Farewell;

Dannevirke Golf Club Farewell to Bob and Cheryl Benson.

Thursday 25 ^th March at the Club House 5-7pm.

All welcome. Buy your own drinks and nibbles provided.

Thanks Glenys

Seniors; I have a few changes to our programme from Club Captain Kevin.

Tuesday April 20th Palmerston North at Dannevirke
Tuesday May 18th Takapau 2nd Spinley and Pukenui
Wednesday June 16th visit to Hawkes Bay.
Tuesday September 28th at Porangahau.

Cheers
Gus.

Good luck to everyone for the 2021 Championships. With 35mls rain today and yesterday, we might lose a bit of run. Have a good weekend

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 4/2/21

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:35:01 GMT

Saturday March 6th. Club day 11.30am card draw. Summer Cup Semi finals

Sunday March 7th. Round 1 GHB Pennants. Champ 1 plays at Napier

Champ 3 at Waipukurau

Handicap 2 at Dannevirke

Handicap 3 & 4 at Hawkes Bay

For the Handicap 2 hosting, we require Match Committee starters and bar staff around 3pm please. Captain Mike has arranged extra sandwiches from Joy, so please remember to bring these up from the shop fridge, and sell to our guests

Saturday 14th March; Club Champs Round 1 Match play; As mentioned last week, if you don't wish to be in the draw this year, please notify either Captain Mike, or Stephen Paewai urgently, as draws will start to be produced early next week. Please don't leave it until next Thursday or Friday as draws will already for Saturday by then

From Stephen Paewai

Marae Golf Tournament

Thanks to all those that supported the tournament, we had a field of 81 which is a 30% increase on the past 6 or 7 years. Robert McVeigh a new member at Takapau won the Dave Barber Memorial Cup with 48 stableford points, it wasn’t the best score Hoera Stephenson a Y13 pupil at Hastings Boy High, a non golfer shot 79 off the stick! Bragging rights for the teams go to Makirikiri Marae. Once again thanks for the continued support of the Dannevirke Golf Club and members.

Sisters Club

The draft programme is out for this year’s tournament and it’s a similar format to previous years. I’ve got 4 couples and 12 individuals definitely going to Blenheim on 4 June. The majority are travelling by bus with the others making their own way south. I’ve booked several rooms at the Grove Park Motor Lodge, where we’ve stayed during tha last couple of visits.If you’re interested in coming please contact me.

Regards Stephen.

Looking forward to Round 1 Pennants on Sunday. Please remember if Covid Alert Level 2 is extended, play will still continue, but please abide by clubhouse rules at the respective hosting clubs.

Good Golfing everybody.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 27/2/21?

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:03:38 GMT

Sunday 7th March : Round 1 GHB Pennants; Team Captains, there is a folder for each of you in the Shop at the Club, with all the information and forms you will require.

Saturday 13th March : Round 1 Club Championships. Again this year we are working on the fact that everyone is in unless they state otherwise. What needs to happen please.

1 If you do not wish to be included in the draw please contact urgently Captain Mike Matthews, or Stephen Paewai

2 If you haven't played the past couple of years and don't want to again this year, you will automatically be left out

3 If you haven't played the past couple of years but Do want to be included, you will need to contact Mike or Stephen

Summer Cup; down to the last four, so the final is not to far away. Bernie Williams plays Warren Ridge, Dipak Maken plays myself in the semi final.

Coring; Kierane and AG have completed a not so intrusive coring over the past week. Thank you to our members for accepting the course closure while this task was completed

That's it for tonight folk. Mastering a new laptop so hopefully the Club list has come across and everyone receives this message

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 19/2/21

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:18:11 GMT

Saturday 20th February. Summer Cup Matches, 11.30am card Draw

Marae Golf Tournament The marae golf tournament is on Saturday 27 February tee off at 11 am. There’s a flyer on the notice board so please put your names down. A great tournament, great prizes, great food and a great cause please support this popular tournament.

Match Committee. Captain Mike is unavailable for the next three week ends, so can the Match Committee run the competitions please.

Coring Kierane & AG; The staff are currently trialing a new coring system Number 15 green has been completed. The Course will be closed Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd to complete the balance of the coring. Apologies for the late notice. .

Pongaroa 27 Hole men's Tournament. Sunday 28th March; Round 1 of the Ruahine Rose Bowl

Management Committee; Report from Wednesdays meeting will be in next weeks What's On

Good golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 11/2/21

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:45:21 GMT

Saturday 13th February Card draw 11.30am

Summer Cup Round 2 and 3 matches to be played please

From Stephen Paewai;

Marae Golf Tournament

The marae golf tournament is on Saturday 27 February tee off at 11 am. There’s a flyer on the notice board so please put your names down. A great tournament, great prizes, great food and a great cause please support this popular tournament.

Sisters Club

Please let me know if you’re interested in coming to Blenheim, Queen’s Birthday weekend, for the 49th playing of this quadrangular tournament. I particularly need to know the numbers to determine whether we take a bus or a van

Tararua Open ; The Motor Homes Association of New Zealand, held a 3 day tournament in our district last weekend. Saturday at Eketahuna, Sunday Pahiatua and Monday at our Club. It was great to see our carpark loaded with Campervans and Caravans. As barman, it was good to hear peoples thoughts etc about the three courses, but more so the welcome and hospitality they received from each Club. The buzz in the Clubhouse was like a school reunion, and I can only see the field getting bigger (about 54 this year) Thanks to our Greens staff, and helpers for all their hard work, Mike and TP as hosts. Peter Greatbatch, Richie Gray and Zane Gregory BBQ cooks, and Mikes wife Barbara for bringing the meal together, and clearing up afterwards. The bar was well supported, with the overall winner putting his $300 first prize on the bar.

Players came from far and wide, Coromandel, Te Pohuia Springs, West Port, Christchurch, Otaki etc. A great advert for our course and tararua district

That's it from me tonight, Please keep the Summer Cup matches going. Good golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 5/2/2021

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:40:48 GMT

Saturday 6th February; 11.30am Card Draw

Continue to complete Round 2 Summer Cup Matches

Takapau Meat Workers Tournament. Takapau Golf Club

Monday 8th February; 11am Tararua Open "Motor Homes Association Tournament.

Can the members who have indicated they can assist please arrive at the following times,

Morning helpers 9.30am Afternoon helpers 2.45pm

Captain Mike, has asked that Club members play after the Tournament field at 11.30am. Please, no early starters on Monday, to give staff time to mow greens without dodging members. If you insist on playing early, you will not be given right of way at the turn, as the tees will be under starters orders

Note. The Tararua Open, is a District Council sponsored tournament, aimed at getting motorhome members visiting Tararua. This is the second running of the event, with members playing Eketahuna on Saturday, Pahiatua Sunday, and our course Monday, followed by a BBQ and prizegiving. The field currently is between 50 and 60. . Sure to be some very nice motor homes in and around our carpark Monday and Tuesday morning

Another long weekend, so please enjoy your Waitangi weekend. If you are traveling, drive safely. If you are golfing, drive safely. If you have a Summer Cup match, Good Luck

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 29/01/2021?

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:50:17 GMT

Saturday 30th January; Card Draw 11.30am Summer Cup Matches

I believe the last three Summer Cup Matches from Round 1 will be completed Saturday,

Please proceed now with round 2 Matches

Golf Hawkes Bay Pennants Draw; The final draw for Pennants this year is below. Includes Grades, Dates of each round and Host Clubs.

Seniors Golf News . Hi Everyone, (& Timmy Bell after 7th February)

Welcome to the 2021 season of Vet's golf. We have our Opening Day at Waipukurau next Tuesday February 2nd. As usual the
clubhouse will be open from about 9.30am with morning tea available. Tee off will be at 10.30am.
For those of you who attended last years AGM you will recall we had no nominations for Vice Club Captain. This is an important role as
it not only helpful for Club Captain Kevin, but also ensures continuity for the club going forward. Any interest in this role would be
appreciated.
For transport to Waipukurau please meet at the Hub carpark at 9.00am
Cheers Gus.

Sisters Club visit to Rarangi (Blenheim) Queens Birthday; Apologies I'm unable to report on this as I missed the meeting last night. I am sure Stephen will update us all in the near future

2021 LVA Tournament; Our Central Districts Liquor Golf date at Dannevirke is Tuesday 13 th April Mark your calendar.

Shot of the day. Last weeks shot of the day goes to Zane ( Chu Chu) Gregory. Yes you guessed it, Zane drew his tee shot on number 11, (Ok hooked it) hit the railway line and came back onto the course by the trees on the left Didn't quite make the fairway and get placing, but an incredible shot all the same.

Mike Mathews is looking for help on waitangi weekend on the Monday have the motor home tournament I need cooks for the bbq and bar staff please contact me on 021402043 or see me on Saturday

Keep the Summer Cup matches flowing please, especially as next weekend is another 3 day weekend with Waitangi Day being Monday-ised.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 22/01/2021

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:09:24 GMT

Saturday January 23rd, Summer Cup Round 1 Matches to continue, 11.30am Card Draw

Matchplay pairings were all listed in last weeks What's On

Please note, There will be no sandwiches this Saturday, pies and rolls at completion of play

Club Captain Mike Matthews; Divots, there are a lot of divots not being repaired, please look our for yours and any others that need repairing

Stephen Paewai Handicapper/ Clubhouse Manager / Sisters Club Tour leader

No 10 Tee, (across the road)

At Saturday’s Match Committee meeting it was resolved we consult with members about changing hole 10 from stroke hole 10 to stroke to stroke hole 8 and thus hole 18 will become stroke hole 10. The rationale being, since moving the white tee across the road and based on 3300 cards hole 10 is playing 1.21 over par and as such is the 6th hardest hole on the course. Hole 18 is playing 1.10 over par and is the 10th hardest hole on the course. Prior to the change, when the white tee was in front of the office and based on statistics from over 10,000 cards, hole 10 played 1.07 over par and was the 12th hardest hole on the course, at the same time hole 18 played 1.08 over par and was the 11th hardest hole on the course. Although hole 10 is the 6th hardest hole, the 3 hardest holes on the course are 11, 12 and 16, therefore stroke hole 8 is the lowest number available. The Match Committee would appreciate feedback on the proposal.

Ladies v Men NZGA Ruling;

The information I gave at the Match Committee meeting on Saturday was incorrect. This is the advice I received from NZ Golf (WHS World Handicap System)

Addition of strokes is different under WHS whereby before WHS, in a Nett competition, any strokes were given to the players who played from the more difficult course calculated in the difference in course ratings, under WHS any additional strokes are given to the players who play the course with the higher par.

Therefore, as the men’s par is 71 and the women’s par is 73, any women playing in the field will add two additional strokes to their Playing Handicaps.

The men and women will each use their own scorecards and relevant stroke holes and compare their nett scores. A nett 4 beats a nett 5, regardless of the par of the hole. On the two holes that are par 5s for the women and 4s for the men, the women may feel disadvantaged, but that is why they receive the extra two strokes.

In a stableford competition no additional shots are given.

Club House;

The urn from the kitchen is missing. If anyone knows where it is can you please let Stephen Paewai know. on 021 1658685

Sisters Club June 5th - 7th

The annual Sisters Club tournament is being held at the Rarangi Golf Club in Blenheim on Queens Birthday weekend, 5 and 6 June. This is the 49th playing of the event which was unfortunately postponed last year because of Covid. A meeting for all those interested in participating will be held on Wednesday 27 January at 7.15 pm at the Merrylees Hotel. If you are interested in playing but can’t make the meeting please contact Stephen Paewai 021 1658685

If you are golfing this long weekend, good luck. If you are travelling, take care and drive safely.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 15/01/2021

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:25:55 GMT

Happy New Year

Match Committee. Captain Mike requests a Match Committee meeting 10am Saturday 16th January, at the Clubhouse. Finalising the 2021 programme, is a priority

Summer Cup. Qualifying took place last weekend, and we have a full 32 going forward into matchplay.

Saturday 16th January, Summer Cup Matchplay Round 1, 11.30am Card Draw. Please advise the starter if you have a match

Matches to be played, S Evans v L Hurrell, M Mathews v J B Holm, R Te Ture v A Webster, W Ridge v D Hurrell, R Gray v R Ward, S Forbes v B Williams, N Evans v J Bassett, C Evans v M B Lilo, R Martin v R Henricksen, G Freeman v D Stewart, D Makan v A Prasad, V Hales v T De lahape, J Edwards v P Drummond, S Hikawai v R Munn, R Howarth v C Peck, Z Gregory v B Burt

GHB Pennants; First Round of Pennants is Sunday 7th March. Please, if you are unavailable this year, or indeed you wish to join a Pennants team, please give you name to Mike over the next week or two. .

Regular players will be deemed available again, unless you state otherwise.

Greens staff. Thankyou Kierane & Anthony (AG) for the presentation of our course over the holiday period. With the rain we have had, the course is looking immaculate. With several visitors around, they should be leaving feeling they have played a great course, and hopefully will spread a positive word about us

Cancer Society Longest Day Fundraiser. Congratulations to Caleb Shuker and Chris Stuart, for completing the Longest Day Challenge (72 holes golf in one day) on December 19th. More than 5000 golfers signed up to participate this year across New Zealand. The boys started at 5.30am and finished at 6.30pm, after walking and playing four rounds on our course,. Before taking part in the challenge, Caleb & Chris had raised around $1300 from family friends and workmates. At completion this amount had risen to around $3,500. A very thoughtful gesture by two twenty year olds, making an effort to complete the challenge, and in doing so raising funds for the Cancer Society. A brilliant effort and result.

So here we are 2021. Not sure where the world is heading with Covid 19, but lets hope we stay free of it in New Zealand, and can continue to enjoy the freedoms we have currently.

Good Golfing to you all

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on this week?

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:37:32 GMT

Saturday 12th December Christmas Cheer 12 noon Shot gun Start ,BBQ Food available from 11.15am. Match Committee Members Please be early to assist Mike, and man the BBQ. Sober driver available for transport home/ town

Ladies; Ladies 9 holes, less or more if it suits.

Sunday afternoons during summer. Card draw and tee off 4.30pm. Past, new and current players all welcome. It would be great to see you there.

Glenys

Annual General Meeting. (Summary)

A good number attended last Mondays AGM. Members appeared satisfied with the current state of the Club. Financially we came through the eight week lock down pretty well, but we did run a deficit for the year. Notable was the reduction in Grants this year in particular The Infinity Foundation which assisted us with wages last year to the tune of $43K this year $15k. Infinity no longer has machines in Dannevirke, so grants from them have ceased altogether.

With many members paying their subscriptions either weekly or monthly now, it was agreed to lift the subs by 50 cents per week, as we hadn't had an increase for some years and those in attendance felt a small increase was due.

Defibrillator, Well done to the ladies for getting training on the use of our defibrillator. A concern was that it is in a locked cabinet, but as previously mentioned in this forum, each and every one of you should have that code somewhere in or on your golf clubs. The code will be printed on next years bag tags, but in the interim please write down Code 201 to get the machine out of the box and ready for use (Hopefully we never need to use it, but like a guide or scout be prepared)

Security; Again the issue of doors being left unlocked was raised. Please if you are a key holder, check all external doors before leaving the course. In regards the trundler shed, simply shutting the door does not lock the door. Please push LOCK when the door is closed to complete the locking process.

Sale of the Farm House; progress was reported on by President Tony.. The house has been prepared for subdivision, and new fencing for the parcel of land has been erected. We have an Approval from Council to subdivide, which will be followed up by the actual Subdivision process and receiving a title for said block of land. Grounds and surrounds are to be tidied up prior to being placed on the open market.. Further details to follow as the process moves along.

The year 2020 The year has thrown us all a curve ball, but here we are, at the end of another calender and golfing year. To our course staff Keirane & Anthony, our sincere thanks. Miranda, many don't see you but your work as Secretary / treasurer is much appreciated . To the Management, and Committee Members and all our volunteers (bunkers, gardens, water buckets, cleaners, Clubhouse Manager, Builders, Electricians, Paintersl etc etc ) our sincere thanks for your contribution to Dannevirke Golf Club this past year.

As Saturday concludes our golfing year with Christmas Cheer, scribe is taking a break until 2021. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Good Golfing one and all

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe.

What's On 4/12/2020

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 23:29:42 GMT

Coronation Cup ; Last weekend we hosted the 2020 finals weekend of the GHB Coronation Cup. Our zone champions Pongaroa went through to secure the silver ware again, being the third time in the last few years. Well done to the Pongaroa team. Hastings were keeping in touch after two matches Saturday, but Pongaroa were to strong in the end. Special thanks to Kierane and AG for the extra work put in preparing our course, and to the members who assisted Saturday and Sunday around the Clubhouse, and in the bar. Andrew Jones (Executive officer for Golf HB) admires our Club and our attitude that nothings a problem, and we just get on and do these things. Thanks everyone for allowing us to host this event and once again showcase our course.

Saturday 5th December ; Card draw 11.30am

Monday 7th December ; Annual General Meeting . Please note the time 7.30pm. Our apologies that the Reports went out to members with the start time of 7pm. The committee had decided to run half an hour later 7.30pm to allow our working members to get home from work, have something to eat without rushing to be at the club by 7pm

Saturday 12th December , Christmas Cheer 12 noon Shot Gun Start. If you have your groups ready, please enter them on the board in the foyer, so that a draw can be partially completed before late arrivals on Saturday. Please put all team members names on the list so starters can find people for entry fee payment. Thankyou

Security; Still the odd miss happening. The last two have been the rear door by the downstairs chiller, and the cart shed with the combination lock. The later should be easily fixed. If you go in there shut the door on the way out. It doesn't need to be held back, as there aren't that many clubs housed in there.

Desperate call from Stephen Paewai;

Help wanted! On Friday 11 December we are hosting the end of year luncheon for the Dannevirke High School staff. We need bar staff, ideally 4 people, with 2 from 10.00 to 12.30 and then 2 from 12.30 to 3.00 pm. It won’t be too onerous as some of them are going to play 9 holes of golf and they’re going to have games like closest to the pin on the practice fairway. So if you can help please give me a ring on 0211658685 . Thanks Stephen

Seniors ; We have rescheduled to next Tuesday, so the
Xmas Cheer will now be held at Dannevirke 8th December starting at 10.30am.
Cheers
Gus.

The year is fast heading to an end, but we still have a some great Christmas Cheer events ahead, so come on out and enjoy our course and try and bring home the bacon

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 27/11/2020?

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 08:07:24 GMT

Saturday 28th November: GHB Coronation Cup Finals.

Club day 11.30am Card draw

This weekend we host the Coronation Cup finals at Dannevirke, with our Zone winners Pongaroa, taking on the winners of the other three zones, being Hastings, Waipawa and Te Pohue. This competition tees off at 7.30am and 12 noon Saturday and 8am Sunday morning. With four teams of 12, that still leaves plenty of room on the course for us to play Club day at 11.30am, but please, if a Coronation Cup match comes up behind you, please let them through.

Twilight Golf ; Yes folk we do have twilight running. Chappy Maniapoto is out there on Thursdays from around 3.30pm. until 5.30 last tee off.. Great opportunity to introduce firends to our beloved sport of golf. $5 entry fee

Annual General Meeting; Monday 7th December, 7.30pm at the Clubhouse

Closing Day ; Captain Mike was very happy with the 56 who attended last Saturdays closing day, trophy presentations. It is some time since we have run such an event, so please any comments positive or otherwise will be heard for next years function.

Trophies ; Captain Mike has been unable to locate two trophies. Sattrup & Brannigan and Intermediate B Championship. If you are in possession of either, please return to the Club

Greenwood Cup ; My thanks to Craig Nash, for his comprehensive report on the 2020 competition, below

The shortened 2020 golf season turned out be a winner for the Dannevirke Greenwood cup team.

The Greenwood cup is one of the longest contested cups in NZ golf. Played for by the top 10 players from each of the top 8 Hawkes Bay teams. It is contested via a ‘round robin’ competition meaning an exhausting 7 rounds of matchplay over two weekends.

Last weekend Dannevirke wrapped up the Radonich Salver which is contested for by the four country teams outside of the 4 strong Hawkes Bay city teams. This is only the second time Dannevirke has claimed the trophy in the 18 years of its existence - so a big achievement for the boys.

Weekend one in October was hosted at Dannevirke who presented the course in a fantastic condition, with credit due to the hard working greens team and DGC committee. Dannevirke started with three tough matches, losing narrowly to Maraenui 4.5 to 5.5, Hastings 3 -7 and finally Hawkes bay 6.5 -3.5.

Weekend two however was all Dannevirke’s, starting with a massive win over reigning holders Onga Onga 6.5- 3.5 then accounting for Central HB (combination of Waipukurau, Waipawa , Porongahau and Takapau) 7-3, Karamu 7.5-2.5 before a gallant effort against Napier in the final round on Sunday going down 4 -6.

The win was more significant as 3 key players from last year were out for 2020. Newcomer Craig Evans had a great weekend winning 3 of his 4 matches while the long serving manager Richie Gray stepped in at the last minute and fought hard in his number 9 position. Over the series, Brad Truesdale won 5.5 of his 7 matches proving his ability at the top level of Hawkes bay golf, with Dave Hurrell and Craig Nash securing 5 wins each.

The gutsy performance undoubtedly came from the strong team culture that has developed. The players worked incredibly hard to represent themselves, our Golf club and the Dannevirke district with distinction.

Players representing the 2020 Dannevirke Greenwood team were, Brad Truesdale, Pat Harold, Craig Nash, Hamish Prenter, Syd Hakiwai, Dave Hurrell, Greg Vigers, Chris Mason, Richie Gray, Craig Evans, Brad Dippie and Peter Gregory

Craig Nash

Seniors News from Gus Terry;

Hi everyone,
Reminding you all that our final get together for the year
is Xmas Cheer
at Waipawa on Tuesday December 1st at 10.30am. There cost for each
player on the day will be $10. Remember the clubhouse will be open from
about 9.45am for morning tea.

As this will be the final newsletter for the year I can reveal the
Programme for next year :

February 2nd Opening day at Waipukurau
March 15-19 5 Course Classic
April 6th at Waipawa
April 20th at Takapau
May 4th at Waipawa
May 18th Visit to Palmerston North
June 1st at Waipukurau
June 14th Visit to Hawkes Bay (Wednesday)
July 6th at Waipawa
August 3rd at Takapau
September 14th at Dannevirke
September 29th at Porangahau
October 5th Visit to Carterton
October 20th at Takapau
November 9th at Waipukurau AGM
November 18th Visit to Foxton (Thursday)
December 7th at Dannevirke (Xmas Cheer)

Cheers
Gus.

Clubhouse news from Stephen Paewai;

On Friday 11 December we’re hosting the Dannevirke High School teachers end of year luncheon. We need a couple of bar staff from about 10.00 am to 4 pm, expecting 50 – 60 people. Can anyone help please?

Thanks

Stephen

Christmas Cheer ; Saturday 12th December 12 noon shot gun start. Please enter fours names on the list in the foyer.

Thanks for the contributions to tonight's edition of What's On. It would be hard for any member to say they don't know what's going on in our Club. I also know when this goes to Facebook on Friday morning, we have another group of followers around neighboring clubs who read with interest what is happening at Dannevirke Golf Club. Keep up the good work folk. .

As always, good golfing to you all.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 19/11/20

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 08:00:52 GMT

Saturday Nov 21st Closing Day. Tee off 11.30

Extra cash prizes on ALL pa 3s

There will be a B B Q immediately after prize giving approx 5.30pm

Everyone welcome. Bring your wives/partners kids. Lets make it a good one.

Match committee meeting please prior at 10am

28 & 29 Nov Coronation Cup finals being played here at Dannevirke. Thank you for the volunteers who have already put their hand up but would love to have a couple more.

Club day will run as normal with a 11.30 tee off

AGM Monday Dec 7th at 7.00pm

Nomination forms are available upstairs for those who wish to join one of the committees (any questions contact me 021 40 20 43)

Congratulations to the Greenwood Team who played on Saturday at Maraenui and won three out of their 4 rounds bringing home the Country Plate for the second time only in 18 years. Great effort and we should all be very proud.

On Friday 11 December we are hosting approximately 50 – 60 teachers from Dannevirke High School for their end of year luncheon. We need some bar staff from 10 am till 3 pm. Ideally if we could get 4 people, 2 for the first couple of hours and 2 for the second half. If you can help please ring me 021 1658685

Happy Golfing

Mike

What's on this week at the club 13/11/2020

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:29:26 GMT

Results; From last Saturday hosting Feilding for our annual inter club. Unfortunately the Chadwick Trophy returned to Feilding with their 19 player aggregate being 33, versus Dannevirke's 32 aggregate 31.64. Brendon & Wendy Poole came over and played for Feilding, and both played very well, we could have done with their scores!

Sunday, sadly only three pairs turned out for the mixed foursomes, but in true club spirit, they went ahead with it, albeit only playing 18 holes because of the rain that came in around lunch time. Winners Rodney Henricksen and Marilyn Hall

Saturday 14th November / Sunday 15th November ; Greenwood Cup Rounds 4-8 Maraenui Golf Club at home, Card draw 11.30am

Saturday 21st November , Closing day, commencing with card draw at 11.30am

Trophy presentations 4.30, BBQ 5pm. Wives, husbands and partners welcome.

Saturday 28th / Sunday 29th November; Final GHB Coronation Cup being hosted at Dannevirke. Yet to be confirmed, but I believe they play 36 holes Saturday and 18 early Sunday. Captain Mike has requested assistance with catering and bar duties both days please. We need to supply lunch Saturday for 48 players plus caddies and officials, so around 60 people, plus some form of flight lunch Sunday following the 18 holes of play. Mike has enough to do without being the catering manager so please offers of help will be gratefully received.

From Stephen Paewai

Managing Licensed Premises

Tararua REAP is hosting the above course on Saturday 28 November, covers such things as Managing Licensed Premises, Host Responsibilities and learning and demonstrating a knowledge of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This will lead to obtaining a Managers Certificate. Ideally the Club could do with 2 or 3 people with a Managers Certificate, particularly when we host private functions. For further information contact Stephen Paewai 021 1658685 Thanks Stephen

Best of luck to our Greenwood team this weekend, as they play the final four rounds of this years competition. Closing day, is an often asked for, but previously poorly supported event. Mike has had all the trophies engraved, so asks that our members get behind the idea of a prize giving, and stay around to receive their respective cups, plus share a Club BBQ. As mentioned above spouses are also welcome.

The Coronation Cup finals are a Club hosting event, not just a Club Captain hosting event. While there should be personnel from GHB to record scores etc., they like to get out on Course and watch play, so we need starters, office people to record results as they come off the course, plus caterers. I'm sure Mike would be more than happy if someone said they would take on the chief cook and bottle washing job, but I will leave those offers up to you as members to take directly to Mike.

Unless someone else is inclined to write What's On next week, it will be taking a break, as scribe has a busy week playing The Hills, Wednesday Millbrook Thursday and Arrowtown Friday. Also meeting up with Sir Bob Charles, who is drawn in Max Charmleys Four at The Hills. Looking forward to the scenery and parting company with some golf balls .

Good Golfing folks.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on this week 6/11/20

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 16:01:20 GMT

Saturday 7th November; Inter club with Feilding, at Dannevirke. 11am Morning tea, 11.30am tee off, Don't forget the scones. for our guests. I'll bring the jam & cream

Sunday 8th November SHB 36 Hole Mixed Foursomes 8am Tee off. Unlike the 1970s we don't have a field of 100 pairs, and a waiting list, but please if you can find a partner and enter this competition, it would be appreciated.

Results;

Saint Josephs 3 ball Ambrose was taken out by the Masons. Chris, Donna and Jim Bob Holm, nett 61.5, from Margaret Treacy, Johnny Edwards and Rex Munn 62.7. Thanks for the support from club members.

I was surprised at the state of our greens considering coring had only finished on Friday. There was hardly any sand to be seen. Thanks Kierane, AG and helpers, recovery looks to be well on track.

Seniors Golf ;

Hi Everyone,
Upcoming events for our Seniors are :

Tuesday November 10th at Waipukurau with the usual tee off
at 10.30am followed by the AGM after Prize Giving. Please meet at the
Hub car park to arrange transport.
Thursday November 19th at Dannevirke ( Visit from Foxton)

Tuesday December 1st at Waipawa hosting Xmas Cheer and
Trophy Presentations

Cheers Gus.

Ladies ;

Our three Champions and Intermediate runner up are off to the Champion of Champions on Sunday. Good luck ladies. I'm sure Glenys will send us a report for next week.

The forecasts are being down played a bit from earlier in the week, so hopefully we can get out and enjoy our golf this weekend.

Good luck and good golfing.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe.

What's on this week 30/10/2020?

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:46:15 GMT

Coring update; The wet week has made coring difficult. Moving wet sand around on the greens is not easy, so the greens will be difficult on Saturday. Understanding by members is required please.

Thanks Gail for the bacon & egg pie. Much appreciated

Saturday 31st; Reminder St Joseph's School Fundraiser 3 Ball Ambrose Golf Tournament. 10.30am Tee off:

One of two days per year when our Club donates the use of our course to a local school for fundraising purposes. Entry fee $20 per head

Sunday 1st November; Cape Turnagain 18 hole Mixed Foursomes ; Cup of tea 11.15am tee Off 12 noon Entry fee $30.00 per couple, includes two's, approaches and light meal afterwards. Entries and enquires to Gavin Cook 06 3743828 or email sgcook@inspire.net.nz

Saturday 7th November; Fielding Inter club at Dannevirke 11am Morning tea, 11.30am tee off

Sunday 8th November Southern Hawkes Bay 36 Hole Mixed foursomes; 8am Tee off

Black Beauty Tour ; A group of 16 who pay into the Black Beauty fund for each discretion are off on tour playing Temarua Saturday, and Otaki Sunday. Have a great weekend guys

Sattrup & Branigan (Four ball best ball) The final was played last weekend, with the victors being Tony Peeti & Peter Drummond, beating Vaughan Hales & Warren Ridge. Believe it or not, all four players shot 84 on Saturday. Tony on a 19 handicap, Drummy on 12, Vaughan on 11 and Ridgy on 15. Subsequent to say Tony and his net 65 or 41 points was what did the damage. Congratulations. TP & Drum

HB Eagles Golfing Society; Halberg Fundraising Tournament; Last Thursday along with fellow Eagles Stephen Prenter, Max Charmley, Warren Ridge, Rod Henricksen and Robin Dailey (positioned on a drinks and raffle hole) plus Gill & Joy Charmley and Ian Mckenzie, we played the annual Halberg Foundation fundraising tournament at Napier Golf Club. A booked full field of 144 minus the odd late scratching, scoring was not all that flash with both the men's groups top scoring with 38 points, ladies I believe was 37. At the dinner following the tournament a cheque was presented to the Halberg Foundation for $20,000, taking the fundraising total for the past 41 years to just over $400,000. With an Application going to Pub Charity and using those funds to purchase prizes from Waipukurau Mitre 10, there was an excellent prize table. The Cape Kidnappers Raffle also generates a substantial amount for this event with Honorary Member Julian Robertson donating four rounds plus carts at the the Cape. Added to this another 20 odd Club from HB and the extended Lower North Island also donated rounds for four. Three of those prizes came to Dannevirke. Stephen Prenter has the vouchers and will present them to the winners in due course. To our members, thankyou for your support with this raffle. We can all be proud of the amount donated to the Hallberg Foundation

Coronation Cup Finals. Saturday 28th Sunday 29th November. This years final was delayed because of Covid 19. Golf HB thanks Dannevirke for making their course available for the finals. There is input required from our Club, so please assist Captain Mike with this. Full support from both the match and House committee is requested. Catering and the bar are our only sources of income, so lets make the most of it. Further details and requests to follow.

Number 7 Tee garden ; Thanks to the four ladies who spread the bark around this week. Apparently looks very good. Once the new shrubs get established, it will be a really nice corner to our course. Thanks to everyone who either worked on this project or sponsored plants etc.

From Caleb Shuker & Chris Stuart. Longest day Golf Challenger

We are taking on the Longest Day Golf Challenge for New Zealanders with cancer and would love your help.

Playing as part of a team, we are Caleb Shuker and Chris Stuart

We’re taking on the toughest challenge in golf and attempting to play four rounds in one day to raise money for the Cancer Society. We’ll be spreading the word about our challenge, and of course giving a huge thank you and word of mouth advertisement to the course we have chosen to play the 72 holes on. We would really love to play on your golf course, so we are hoping you will help us get tee times across the day on Saturday the 19th of December

We are personally attempting to do four rounds in one day because we have both lost family members to cancer and it affects most New Zealanders in one way or another.

How can you help?

Kindly let us know you’re happy for us to take on the challenge at Dannevirke golf club. It would really help if you would consider waiving green fees, and opening a little earlier (first light)
Promote the event – we can provide a poster to pin up to let people know that you are making our fundraising for Cancer Society possible. You could also consider writing about the event in any newsletter or on your social media if you have them.

Our fundraising will help the Cancer Society to ensure no New Zealander goes through cancer alone. They provide specialist nurse visits to patients in their home to offer advice on every aspect of life after a cancer diagnosis. They help patients get to their medical treatments and provide accommodation for those undergoing treatment who live far away from their health provider. They also fund world-class research to prevent and treat the symptoms of cancer and the side effects of cancer treatments and medicine.

We want to help support the Cancer Society to do this vital work, so will you be our club when we take on this epic challenge? Please let us know on calebshuker@gmail.com

Thank you and best wishes,

Caleb and Chris

What a brilliant idea, from two of our youngest members. Caleb & Chris played in the Kitt, Kerr, Hape Simpson Foursomes this year, and are both members of our club. You have our full support, so please send me any updates or requests and I will publish them in our weekly What's On

Good Golfing my friends.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On This Week at the Club 23.10.20

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:53:48 GMT

Saturday 24th October . Card Draw 11.30am (Note new tee time for summer)

Final Sattrup & Brannigan T Peeti & P Drummond v V Hales & W Ridge

Greenwood Cup; Report to be filed by player selector Brad Dippie; (Watch this space)

Coring; Commences Tuesday 27th October; Kierane & AG will notify when the course reopens. Possible Friday at the earliest

Saturday 31st; St Joseph's School Fundraise r 3 Ball Ambrose Golf Tournament. 10.30am Tee off: (See Flyer and Entry From below)

One of two days per year when our Club donates the use of our course to a local school for fundraising purposes. Entry fee $20 per head

Saturday 7th November; Inter Club with Fielding at home. 11.30am tee off. Remember two years ago we turned on scones jam & whipped cream for them and they thought we were marvelous. Lets do it again. 'll bring the jam and cream if we can have some scones please

Management Committee meeting Wednesday 21 / 10 /20

Security, President Tony reported there are still too many security lapses. Please if you are a key holder and locking up, check every door. Tony receives an email and photo of each transgression and he's over it

Green fee players; we have several groups booked for November so please make them welcome

Annual General Meeting ; Monday 7th December 2020 at 7.30pm

Greens Staff; Our staff are doing a marvelous job, and we keep receiving positive comments from visitors. Well done guys, we really appreciate your efforts

Twilight Golf. Players are ready to play but we lack an organising committee. Please give some consideration as to how you can help the Club with this issue. Tony or Mike would love to hear from you?

Duties to be shared around include starting, operating the bar, finalising results and doing prize giving. Player numbers are usually around 18 to 24

Eagles Golfing Society; Today the HB Eagles Golfing Society, held their annual Halberg Fundraising Tournament at the Napier Golf Course. Conditions and course were excellent, but scoring was not that flash, with both men's groups top scores at 38 Sablefords. A full field of 144 players with the odd scratching, A cheque for $20,000.00 was presented to the Halberg Foundation. taking the total for Hawkes Bay to over $400,000 in the past 41 years. We had three winners in the Cape kidnappers raffle, who will be presented with their prizes next week. A great day, (beats working) but a late start to What's On

For the members on the roads this weekend, take care, for those playing in Golf events out of town, best of luck. For the members staying around town for the weekend, head on out to our beautiful course, and make the most of it.

Good Golfing one and all.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on at the club 9/10/20

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:56:23 GMT

Saturday 10th October Card Draw 11am (Mike away Committee to run the competition)

Sattrup & Brannigan Final Tony Peeti & Peter Drummond v Vaughan Hales & Warren Ridge

Saturday 17th / Sunday 18th . Round 1 to 3 of the 2020 Greenwood Cup. Play commences 7.30am Saturday, Round 2 12.30pm, Round 3 Sunday 8am (tbc)

Club Golf will tee off at 11am

Greenwood Cup ; The team to compete in rounds 1-3 this year, in playing order are, Brad Truesdale, Patrick Harold, Craig Nash, Syd Hikawai, David Hurrell, Greg Vigers, Chris Mason, Hamish Prenter, Brad Dippie, Peter Gregory Reserves: Craig Evans, Clay Lochead

Ladies Club Championships; from Captain Glenys,

To meet your wee challenge and report in regarding our ladies champs yesterday.

After some brief early rain and a bit of wind the golf played was of a very high standard. With most of our ladies members in attendance either playing, caddying or watching and dinner at the Mangatera last night we had a very special and successful day.

Senior champs Margaret Stephenson versus Angela Farrell, Margaret was the victor after 31 holes, finishing on Lands End 6/5. All square at the 18 hole lunchtime break Margaret had a quick break winning the next 3 holes. Angela sank some beautiful long putts to halve the next 2 holes and win Cosy Corner so still a tight battle. A great match and Angela a very worthy opponent. It was great to have her there. Want you back Bo. Well done Margaret.

Intermediate Champs Elaine Swanney versus Joy Charmley. The legendary Swan the victor and Steady Joy. A great match finishing on the 15th hole, Elaine leading at the lunchtime break 2 up and Joy fighting back. Joy has played some great steady golf this year and well deserved to be a finalist. Putts not quite dropping as they should have adding to the closeness of the match. Swan is a legend!!

Junior Champs Gill Charmley versus Jolanda de Vliet. Played over 18 holes Gill was victorious on the 15th hole. Although many players weren’t available for the junior champs a great experience for Jolanda as it was her first experience playing match play. With Marilyn Hall caddying for Jolanda she will have learnt a great deal so well done to you both.

We had the privilege of our 2 life members Edith and Helen Martin following all the days matches. Edith hasn’t been to the course for a while and commented some of the now nicely mown areas were pretty thick rough in her day so no excuses.

A big thank you to our green keepers for the fantastic condition of the course and the beautiful, freshly mown greens for our day.

Thanks to everyone for making it a great day and some great golf.

Cheers Glenys

Clubhouse; from Stephen Paewai

On Thursday 15 October we have a group of 19 golfers from Lower Hutt (Shandon Golf Club, I think) playing a round of golf at Dannevirke, teeing off at 10.30 am. They’d like a drink after their round and as I’m away I’ve asked Gus to look after them but if there is anyone else available to assist it would be appreciated.

Thanks

Stephen

Saturday 31st October ; St Joseph’s School Ambrose Tournament

Saturday 31 October is the annual St Joseph’s School teams of three Ambrose tournament. Start time is 10.30 am, cost $20 per person, good prizes and plenty of fun. Entries available at St Joseph’s, or phone 374 7910 or email admin@stjosephsdvke.school.nz

To our new members who may ask, What is Ambrose?. In short 3 players per team, add your handicaps and divide by 6. All tee off, select the best ball, the two players who do not own that ball play a shot etc until you get to the green. On the green, all players can attempt putting. Each group must use 3 tee shots from each player. At the conclusion of the round best nett wins, and moves down the scores.

As a Club we donate out course twice a year for a school fundraiser. St Josephs and Dannevirke High School. A great day and lots of fun.

Best wishes for the four gentlemen playing the Sattrup Brannigan final, and to our Greenwood Cup team nest weekend. What's On is taking a break next Thursday, but will be back a week later, on Wednesday 21st. I'm sure Brad Dippie will read the results from Glenys tonight and provide a similar high standard report on Greenwood Cup play Thanks Brad.

As always. Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 2/10/2020

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:00:46 GMT

Saturday 3rd October 11.00am Card Draw

Sattrup & Brannigan , The semi finals draw was made, and is as follows;

S Hikawai & R Ward v V Hales & W Ridge

T Peeti & P Drummond v B Neilson & J Middlemas,

Ladies Championship Finals , the ladies play their finals next Wednesday, so a call out please for a report to go in What's On next Thursday. Good luck to all finalists

With 70 odd mils of rain this week, the course may be lacking some of the run we have seen, which may affect the scoring. Lets see what happens

Good golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 25.9.20

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:49:22 GMT

Saturday 26th September 11am card draw. Sattrup & Brannigan match between Wendy Poole & Margaret Treacy v Syd Hikawai & R Ward

Sattrup & Brannigan . Three pairs are ready for the semi finals with the fourth coming from the match above. Those waiting for the semi finals draw being Tony Peeti & Peter Drummond, Warren Ridge & Vaughan Hales, Jamie Middlemass & Ben Neilson

Presidents Cup Final . Last Saturday Timmy Bell was the winner over Doug Stewart on the 20th hole. Congratulations Timmy

Eagles Golfing Society . A delayed Halberg Tournament is to be held in November at Napier Golf Club. This tournament has a field in excess of 120, and last year $15000, was past over to the Halberg Foundation for assisting children with disabilities into sport. Part of this donation comes from a raffle sponsored by Julian Robertson (Honorary Member HB Eagles) for 4 round of golf at Cape Kidnappers with carts. Many of the other HB Clubs including Dannevirke, and others around the North Island also donate rounds. Dannevirke Eagles Stephen Prenter, Warren Ridge, Max Charmley, Rod Henricksen, Carn Berry and I will be selling these tickets Friday & Saturday this week end, so please support us and the Halberg Foundation Tickets $5 each.

Management Committee meeting 23rd September;

Security . This was raised again last night. Please if you are getting your clubs from the trundler shed, do not walk away and leave the door pinned back and unlocked. I shouldn't happen, but we are aware of a pair of golf shoes, and two clubs being removed from this shed. Camera footage will hopefully find the culprit. So please this door needs to be locked at all times.

Functions , Two weeks ago, the Club hosted the Aotea Sports Club prize giving on the Friday evening, and Graham Lunds 60th birthday on the Saturday. Thanks to our bar staff Stephen Paewai & Dipak Makan for Friday, and Dipak and Zane Gregory on the Saturday. A reminder, if you are able to assis as bar staff, please contact Stephen Paewai, so the work load can be shared.

Fences on 10th and 11th. With the contract work now completed, our thanks to James Walker and Roger Ransom for taking down some of the old fence, plus trimming the back of the trees to allow the tractor to move along the fence line. Also Max Charmley for collecting all the old material and tidying up the paddock .

Downstairs Lounge ; Progress is being made on this area for use when upstairs is booked out. Building labour is being sponsored by Greatbatch Builders, Materials by ITM Tumu Timbers, electrical work by Clay Lochead.. Work to date includes repairing the damage to the ceiling panels, Putting a new doorway into the bar area, and moving the southern wall. Removing the lino from the bar top and floor behind the bar.

In the bar itself, the window will have a security grate put up, the wall and ceiling will be lined, new lino laid on the bar top and floor, a glass front fridge will be installed, as well as a sink. Decoration. The question has been asked, and a decision will be forthcoming if we just paint the lounge area, or repaint the dining room and the lounge' Lighting will be tidied up as well.

Front Gates , Tony has an idea, and has commenced his work. Watch this space.

House; The house on Tamaki River Road has been surveyed off now and fencing installed for the area to be sold. A tidy up of the kitchen and bathroom will be next, before going to market.

Our thanks to the named sponsors above of goods and labour, and as always, please support them in return.

Greenwood Cup; A reminder we are hosting the first three rounds on October 17 and 18th. Anyone who can assist in any way over the weekend, please give your names to Captain Mike.

Our numbers on Saturday are very encouraging, giving our Club a great feel. Make the most of it and come along and join in.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 17/09/20

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 09:39:07 GMT

Saturday 19th September, 11am Card Draw

Presidents Cup. Finalists are Timmy Bell and Doug Stewart, good luck gentlemen

Cape Turnagain Firms Day; Five of our club members headed to Herbertville last Friday for the firms day. Wind rain and hail greated them over the first few holes, followed by a slight inprovement. Billy T, played seven holes then sort the shelter of the Clubhouse, but others continued on Captain Mike came in second behind a 54 handicapper scoring 44 points, Mike shot 74 to gather 39 points. I must confess, I did load my clubs into the ute Friday morning, but wasn't convinced at 10.30 to head to the coast, or indeed at 11.30 to head out to Dannevirke. Must be getting soft, when work beats playing golf.

From Ken Barnett; Seniors; On Wednesday 16th Sept, 16 Seniors traveled to Paraparaumu Golf Club for 18 holes with the mid week men down there. A fine sunny day greeted us with a gentle wind. The course was in fine order with a lot of run on the fairways and fast greens. Best scoring from Dannevirke players were Bill Newland 37 stb , Kevin Jameson 33 and Gus Terry. A great day our enjoyed by all.

Ken mentioned Christian Cullen was in the field but not drawn with Dannevirke players, and was very close to holing out on one of their par 3's. Indeed last Saturday the same could be said for David Hurrell who went just past the hole on number 3. Never mind there's always next time.

Club Hire; Last weekend we had two functions at the Clubhouse. Friday night the Aotea Sports Club had their end of season prize giving, and on Saturday evening a surprise 60th was held. Thanks to the members who assisted as barmen, a busy weekend. Anyone able to assist with these functions please notify Stephen Paewai, as he coordinates with hire'rs and arranges all staff for the functions.

With the competitions drawing to an end this season, we will soon be heading into daylight saving and the extended hours the course can be played. Make the most of the opportunity.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on this weekend at your Golf Club

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:50:04 GMT

Kitt Kerr Hape Simpson Foursomes . Last Saturday would have to be one of the larger fields for the men's foursomes for some years (Post 1970s) . Twenty three pairs was a brilliant effort, so thanks guys for putting aside the thing about foursomes, and just doing it. With that size field, the atmosphere in the Club house was electric.

Saturday 12th September; 11am Card Draw,. Continuing on with Sattrup & Brannigan and Presidents Cup Matches. Getting to the business end of Sattrup & Brannigan with youth v experience, Ben & Jamie taking on George & Ian, plus the girls boys match, Wendy & Margaret v Chalky & Syd. Good luck to you all

Match Committee ; Captain Michael has called a Meeting for 10am Saturday please

Club House A reminder from Stephen Paewai ,

The club has been hired out on Friday 11 September for the Aotea Sports Club end of year prize giving and on Saturday 12 September there is a birthday party. So the upstairs lounge will be closed on Thursday Friday and Saturday. Golfers to drink downstairs please. Thanks everyone for your co operation.

Security ; ( Grrr or lack of ) President Tony has sent me a couple of Observation Reports from our Security Patrol Company. The good news is they are doing their job properly as they are finding all sorts of insecure doors, like last Sunday, the Clubhouse was locked and alarmed, but the ranch slider into the shop was wide open, Tuesday, the cart shed was left open, and on several occasions the trundler shed has been left open. Even if you are not a key holder, if you think you could be last in the trundler shed, please close the door behind you, others can always reopen it if necessary. Key holders, please check all doors around the clubhouse to make sure they are secure. TP might like reading, but Observation Reports don't cut it, so please a little more attention to detail from us all would be appreciated.

Cape Turnagain ; . The Cape golf club at Herbertville are hosting their firms day tomorrow tee off at 12 noon. Head on out there, you will be well fed and watered, and you might play ok as well

Lets hope tonight's weather report is as inaccurate as normal, so we can hit the fairways this weekend.

Good Golfing;

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on this week at the club...

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:43:11 GMT

Saturday 5th September 11am Card Draw Kitt Kerr Hape Simpson Foursomes

Obituary; The sudden death on Monday of Member, and Match Committee member Willie Veitch has been a shock to us all. On behalf of the Club our thoughts go out to Willies Whanau friends and work mates at Alliance.

GOLF HB Association AGM, The meeting was able to go ahead tonight, after a rocky start created by one Club President / Lawyer. After he was shut down, we managed to get through the Agenda, Constitution changes were voted on and passed. The biggest issue being that we have 27 Club making up the Association, and a Quarum requires 10 member clubs to be represented, which unfortunately didn't happen last time. Coronation Cup Update, Two Zones have now completed their Zone plays with two more to do so. Unfortunately for one of the northern zones only Wairoa and Puketitri, so play they will and one of those two Clubs will be in the finals to be played at Dannevirke in late November. Greenwood Cup is still on track with the first three rounds in Dannevirke on October 17-18.

We are continuing on with the foursomes on Saturday, because with level 2 restrictions, not everyone who would like to attend Willies funeral can. No disrespect to Willie but gatherings are restricted, and with family and work mates all wanting to farewell him, we will allow them to do so . Willie is at home with his family in Burn Street for any members wishing to pay their respects.

A sad week for the Club,. Please support our members who are feeling the loss of a great guy, mate, work mate, golfer.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On this week at the club....

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:14:33 GMT

Saturday 29th August; Card draw 11am. Continue President Cup and Sattrup & Brannigan matches.

Sunday 30th August ; Alliance Meat workers tournament.

Note; Club Captain Michael will be absent on Saturday so can the Match Committee arrange starting and results please.

Saturday 5th September; Kitt Kerr Hape Simpson foursomes. Check in with match committee if you require a partner.

Ace; Congratulations Tim Small on your Hole In One last Saturday on the 3rd.

NZMCA Tournament February 6th - 8th 2020. Poster and registration attached. Please forward to family and friends with camper vans caravans etc. This is a Tararua District Council sponsored Tournament, aimed at bringing visitors to our district Starting in Eketahuna and finishing in Dannevirke February 8th (Entry form down load below).

Management Committee; Meeting last night. Ladies are into their Championship rounds now, NZ Covid Tracer QR codes. Please if you have a capable phone, check in via the QR code each time you visit the Golf Club as you would any other business in town. The Management Committee is liable for tracking all visits to our Course, so please assist.

Funding, Miranda is working through recent changes with funding applications. The Infinity fund no longer has machines in Dannevirke. The same fund has a new name and an increased area, so we may struggle with funding from them going forward.

Applications are going to the new Foundation with machines in the Merrylees Hotel, plus the larger requests will still go through Pub Charity (Mangatera Hotel machines) .

Golf HB & Poverty Bay Ladies; Our Association will attempt to hold their AGM next Thursday 3rd September. The previous date did not meet the necessary numbers to continue. (Debatable, but one city Club President would not let it continue)

Bottom Bar Area; While there was some disappointment this hasn't progressed as well as expected. The Covid closure, and Petes new hip haven't helped, so please members patience is requested.

Cart Shed; The new door has been installed. Any member with a valid reason for holding a key to this shed, please see either President Tony, or Peter Greatbatch

Gates, Inspiration and time are still in progress

With 20mm of rain this week, there may be some softer spots around the Course, so please be mindful where you walk, tow your trundler, or drive your carts.. The Course looks great at the moment, so please don't spoil it this late in the winter. Spring Golf starts Tuesday, Come on out, join in and enjoy our Club and Course.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on this weekend 20/8/2020

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 17:40:55 GMT

Lui Paewai Trophy; Well done Bazil Mott, 41 points last Saturday, and getting your name on this prestigious Trophy. From the picture on Facebook you looked very pleased with yourself. I'm picking a late night celebrating was possibly on the agenda!

Saturday 22nd August; Card draw at 11am. A gentle reminder to please keep the matches flowing. Presidents Cup and Sattrup & Brannigan. Good luck to everyone partaking in these matches this weekend.

Don't forget the Kitt, Kerr Hape Simpson foursomes coming up on Saturday 5th September. Make up your own pair or ask at the office to see who needs a partner.

Here's hoping we get to move back down the Covid 19 Alert level from 2 to 1 next week, for those who feel a little uncomfortable at level 2. The forecast for the weekend looks good, so get yourself out in the fresh air, and swing those golf club.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

This week at the club...

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 17:48:45 GMT

Saturday 15th August Lui Paewai Trophy Card draw 11am. The Lui Paewai trophy is one of those must win trophies. Presented to the player with the best Stableford on Saturday.

Championships: The delayed men's Senior final was played last Sunday between Brad Truesdale and Syd Hikawai. Congratulations to Syd Hikawai, taking out the match 2 and 1. A new name to be engraved on the Senior Trophy. Well done Syd

Covert 19; level 2 has no major implications for us, except that we are again asked to social distance ( keep 2 meters apart). The competition starting sheet will be used for contract tracing. Our Prime Minister will make a statement at 5.15pm tomorrow as to what's next. We can only operate on the information we have to date, so if that changes, we will await the filtration of recommendations from NZ Golf. Our President and Club Captain will discuss options and set a plan going forward. Please if and when this happens we ask that members respect their decisions and abide by their requests.

Matches: With several competitions under way, we ask that matches are kept up to date, so that if we do require a close down, when we resume they can be completed.

Cart Shed. We are getting reports from our security company that the cart shed is being left unlocked. Please if you are parking a cart in there and locking the door, the key apparently goes anti clock wise to lock. Please check by lifting the door to ensure it is locked.

New Members. Tonight the emails of Philip Champion and Garry Palmer have been added to members list. Welcome to our Club gentlemen. Hope to see you joining any of our days that suit your golfing desire.

Speaking of days, just an update for any new members. Golf is available any day at our Course, but if you wish to join club days etc, they are as follows. Tuesday Seniors 10am Start (Men over 55 ladies over 50) younger members wishing to play with our seniors are more than welcome. Wednesday, Ladies Day Any questions regarding Ladies competitions etc can be forwarded to Glenys Nicol or Jad Suttor. Thursday, unofficial Seniors competition, again at 10.30am. There can be two or three groups play on Thursday, so again if you are available and want to join them please do so. Friday, 12 noon card draw on number one tee. Doug Lochead runs this competition, and as always is open to all members. Many of our farmer golfers take Friday afternoons off to play, along with a few trades people.

Saturday; Men's Club Day. During the winter months we have an 11am Card draw tee off, and in summer months 11.30am ( Daylight saving dates signal the change of tee time) Sunday, A very relaxed day, but a competition sheet will generally be available in the office. The early players tee off around 10.30, and the later groups at 11.30am. The yellow tee course has been rated for men, so the competition alternates between the yellow and white course.. Both handicap indexes are displayed in the foyer.

If anyone has any questions they wish to raise regarding these days and times etc, please email our captains, Men's, Mike Matthews mikematthews058@gmail.com Ladies Glenys Nicol glenysnicol@hotmail.co.nz

That wraps up tonight's news. Hopefully we stay at Covert level 2 or better level 1, but that is unfortunately out of our hands. We don't have to agree with the rules, we have to abide by them.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on this weekend at the club 7.8.2020?

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:44:03 GMT

Coronation Cup,

Results from last weekend, Pongaroa 1st with 17.5 wins, Dannevirke 2nd 14.5 wins, Cape Turnagain 3rd 4 wins. Pongaroa once again go through to the finals weekend which I believe Dannevirke will be hosting. A great effort by our team, but again Pongaroa get us every time. Special thanks to Mike Matthews for the numerous hours he spent at the Club over the weekend, running the competitions, arranging the catering, and generally being everywhere all the time. His match committee also did a great job, with many budding chefs trying our their skills. Our guests definitely did not leave our Club hungry. Kearane, and AG, the course was in magnificent condition, thanks for your effort. To all our members who came out to support the team or lend a hand in any way, thanks for your contribution. Our club over the past few years has really stood up and our hospitality now matches that of our country clubs. Great effort one and all.

Saturday 8th August; Sattrup & Brannigan Round 2 Matches

Presidents Cup, matches to be continued please

11am Card draw

Saturday 15th August; Lui Paewai Trophy. (Best individual stableford) One of our most sort after trophies. Come along one and all and see if you can get you name inscribed on this wonderful trophy.

Saturday 5th September; (Preliminary Notice) Kitt Kerr Hape Simpson Foursomes;

For our newer members, I include an explanation of play. " Kitt, Kerr Hape Simpson Foursomes; 18 hole foursomes. Two players (A & B) make up a foursome. Player A tees off number one, players B plays the second shot, player A the third etc until the ball is in the hole. Score equals total number of shots taken. Hole 2 player B tees off, player A plays the second shot etc etc. The Foursomes handicap is Player A + B handicaps added and divided by two. Your nett being the total gross minus combined handicap = nett. After 18 holes the best nett (all foursomes) wins the Kitt Cup, 2nd wins the Kerr Cup, 3rd nett wins the Hape Cup and 4th nett wins the Simpson Tray."

Make up your own foursome, or leave you name with the match committee and they will pair players up.

After a full on weekend last week, this week will be a little less frantic, and more relaxed. Come on out Saturday and join in our club day.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on this week at the Dannevirke Golf Club?

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 17:47:25 GMT

Saturday August 1st ; 11am Card Draw, Presidents Cup or Sattrup & Brannigan matches to continue 11.30am Coronation Cup Saturday Round

Sunday August 2nd ; Coronation Cup Round 2 Tee off 8am, Round 3 Tee off 11-30 - 12 noon

Coronation Cup . Zone 3 (Dannevirke, Cape Turnagain, Pongaroa Norsewood)

Unfortunately this year Norsewood is unable to field a team for this delayed competition, so we are playing over the weekend with three teams. Thanks to Stephen Paewai we have devised a scheme whereby a third of each team has a bye so that after two round we still have everyone in suspense as the winner may not be know. Round 1 Saturday, Round 2 Sunday 8am, Round 3 11.30 to 12 noon Sunday. For each round Clubs will have either players 1-4, 5-8, or 9-12 sitting out while the other two clubs square off. Mike is busy writing up the draw, so I will send it tomorrow sometime. With only 24 players on the course for each round, there is ample space for members, but please Coronation Cup matches have right of way.

Team Members, can you please bring a plate for a meal to be served after golf Sunday. Mike is doing a large mince dish, so savoury, salads, garlic bread, cooked chickens etc appreciated . Playing uniform is Club shirts please.

Congratulations and best wishes to the team named below in playing order,

1 Willy Veitch

2 Craig Evans

3 Richie Gray

4 Vaughan Hales

5 Ray Ward

6 Zane Gregory

7 Bill Newland

8 Richard Howearth

9 Adam Webster

10 Jamie Middlemiss

11 Trevor de la Harpe

12 Stephen Paewai

Reserves; Bazil Mott & Mike Matthews

(See draw below)

Club member support would be much appreciated by the team, as we only get to host this once every four years, so " Go Dannevirke"

Golf HB AGM; Held Thursday 30th July at Napier Golf Club. Unfortunately I didn't get to the meeting, as I was turned around just past the Takapau cemetery, but before the Highway 50 turnoff because of a major accident. I whipped back to Wheneahou Road, but a truck and trailer unit was causing problems there, so I gave up and returned home. I will report back next week if I receive information from AJ (Association administrator)

All the best for anyone playing matches this weekend, but most of all the Coronation Cup team.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

There is plenty on this week at the Dannevirke Golf Club..23/07/20

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:17:34 GMT

Saturday 25th July; 11am tee off, card draw.. Please keep Presidents Cup and Sattrup & Brannigan matches flowing. Please note Captain Mike Matthews is away this weekend , so starting and results are in the hands of the Match Committee

Saturday 1st / Sunday 2nd August; Coronation Cup Zone 3 matchplay at Dannevirke. 18 Holes Saturday, 36 holes Sunday. GHB Association have confirmed that at least two zones are participating, and maybe more, so yes, Coronation Cup is happening this year. Unfortunately this decision has taken far to long from GHB, so there is a quick turnaround from naming the team to playing the following weekend. I am aware 24 players put their names forward for selection of the 12 man team. If for some reason you cannot play on the above weekend, can you let Mike know urgently, rather than being selected then withdrawing. Thanks

Saturday 8th / Sunday 9th August; Waipawa 54 Hole Matchplay Tournament & 18 hole Stableford. Poster attached for information and entry details.

Management Committee Meeting. Wednesday 22nd July.

Ladies. Championships are about to get started with finals on 7th October

House Committee. Bar draft beer lines were cleaned today. Going forward there will be 3 draft beers available Export Gold, Speights Mid, and Tui.

Cart Shed. A new door is to be installed in the cart shed to improve security

Infinity Foundation .Infinity no longer has pokie machines in Dannevirke, the closest being the Leopard Hotel in Waipukurau. Grant applications have reopened after Covid 19, but we are unable at this stage to tell if we will be successful with wage grants going forward. If unsuccessful, we will apply to the Southern Foundation operating from the Merrylees Hotel

Farm Committee; Our fencer was delayed a week but is now due next Monday. There was a working bee today to remove and wind up the barbed wire, plus complete trimming the trees to allow the post rammer to move along the fence line. Wishful thinking, but the fence is not going deeper into the paddock to widen the 11th fairway. One wire will be electric, but will be insulated at the post rather than running as a outrigger as it is currently. Three or four crossings are being included for ball retrieval.

Motorhomes Golf Tournament. This is the tournament that ran early this year and sponsored by Tararua District Council. A slight format change for next year, with play at Eketahuna and Pahiatua, Friday & Saturday. Sunday is a rest day, and the final is at Dannevirke on the Monday. Waitangi weekend February 2021 (details to follow) Ray Ward, as a motorhome owner, this is just for you.

Tararua Youth Centre. Over the holiday, 2 groups of youths came to our course to try some golf skills. Members, Max Charmley, Vaughan Hales, Johnny Edwards, Margaret stephenson and Gail Borlase assisted. Some have indicated they wish to take the game further, so thank you to the above and any I missed for assisting with this programme.

Dannevirke High School; Like with the above mentioned programme, the high school has a group of Saturday sports players coming out on Sunday to try their hand at golf. Thanks Amrit for assisting getting the students along.

No 7 Tee Garden: Our thanks to Jad & Sue, for replanting this area earlier in the week. I had hoped to get a photo for tonight but time hasn't allowed. Thanks also to the members who responded to the call and donated money for the new plants. Over the next couple of months the area will be continually sprayed to minimise the regrowth of the wandering dew. or what ever its called. When that is controlled the area will be barked. The seat has been moved into the front of the garden and a memorial sign for the late John & Shirley Davidson will be attached to the back of the chair. Thoughts are now moving to the next project, so watch this space.

Tamaki River Road Entrance; The sign is up and looking awesome. Many thanks to Brad Dippie for the design and building of this.. Another great project from members, showing real pride in our Club. New gates are still to be built and installed.

That's the wrap up for this week. Weather looks good for the weekend, although it may be damp underfoot. Come on out and enjoy the walk and company .

Good golfing.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on at the club this week...17.07.2020

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:43:16 GMT

Evening all,

Saturday 18th July, Presidents Cup Round 1 Matchplay (Draw attached) Card draw at 11am for non participants.

Coronation Cup. Confirmation will come from Golf HB on Tuesday 21st July regarding Coronation Cup 2020. Our zone play will be the first on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August at Dannevirke, assuming we get the all clear

Number 7 Tee Block garden area. We have 3 men offered to sponsor a Rhodo for this area, so might run a couple of raffles Saturday for the remaining two.

Around the Course; The fence from the driveway, along the right of number 10 plus the length of number 11 is being replaced in the next week or so. Our thanks to James Walker & Roger Ransom for spending the day today, taking off battens and picking up fallen branches so the fencer can get going next week. Please be mindful if you are playing these two holes next week that there may be a fencer concentrating on his job and not watching your ball, so please watch out for him. Likewise if the old fence is down for a day before the new one is erected, you all know where the Out Of Bounds is, so please allow common sense to prevail. Call it a virtual fence! If you are in the paddock you are OB

Farm House; As you are aware, at the AGM in December 2019, permission was granted to the Management Committee to dispose of the house plus a small parcel of land on Tamaki River Road. Progress thus far. The exterior of the house has been painted, Chris Bone has completed the subdivision, and the plot will be fenced next week when the fence mentioned above is completed. Next the old Woolshed will be demolished. The lean too on the woolshed will be removed and reinstated at the greens staff tractor shed. The cattle yards will remain, but a new loading race will be built to keep trucks away from the house site. There is some remedial work required on the inside of the house before it goes to market, Watch this space for further updates.

Short and brief tonight. If you are playing Presidents Cup Saturday, good luck. If you are just having a round, enjoy,

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On this week at the club...9/7/2020

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:41:13 GMT

Welcome to this weeks edition of What'sOn, the nearly weekly news from the Dannevirke Golf Club, letting members know whats happening at our Club. Tonights edition includes adding 11 new members to the email list. Peter Bowan, Caleb Shuker, Chris Stuart, Ben Neilson, TeWai Hauiti, Mark Rosacker, Gavin Stringer, Nigel Brown, Rod irwin, Peter Mitchell and Jamie Middlemiss. Welcome to our Club. What's On also appears on the Dannevirke Golf Club facebook page, as well as the Dannevirke page,

Saturday 11th July; Presidents Cup Qualifying Round (Medal) Card draw at 11am

Presidents Cup, Singles matchplay on Handicap. the top 32 players from the qualifying rounds make up the final field. Please mark cards Presidents Cup in the competition box to be included in this competition. Qualifying either Friday, Saturday or Sunday, but you can only enter your first card of the weekend.

Takapau; A group of our members are feeling a bit of cabin fever, so are heading to Takapau on Staurday to join in their Club Day. For those going, breakfast at Mikes at 9am sharp, 140 Cole Street.

Today we had a group of female teenagers having a go at golf under the guidance of 4 of our members, next Thursday its the boys turn.. More on this next week

No 7 Tee Garden; As has previously been reported, this garden has been cleared and is ready for replanting. The plan is to replant about ten Rhodos, then bark the entire area. The Rhodos, cost around $50 each, and thus far 4 of them have been donated by members. If you wish to support this planting programme with a donation, please contact wither Jad Suttor or myself. All donations gratefully received. The garden will be known as the Shirley & John Davidson Memorial garden in recognition of the work that the late John and Shirley did down in this garden

Here's hoping for some warmer conditions for Saturdays golf. Good luck to those travelling to Takapau.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What;s on this week at the club? 3/7/2020

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 18:34:59 GMT

Championships Results from last weekends Championship matches.

Intermediate, John Granett beat Stan Truesdale

Intermediate B James Walker beat Warren Ridge on the 37th hole

Junior A Richard Howearth beat Rex Munn

Junior B Stephen Paewai beat Bernie Williams

Senior Championships are on hold because of a family illness

Saturday 4th July; Sattrup & Brannigan Round 1 Matchplay,

The drqw is;

R Henricksen & D Stewart v P Drummond & T Peeti

J Middlemass & Ben v B Newland & G Mc Clelland

M Matthews & W Veitch v D & L Hurrell

Z Gregory & C Mason v M Priday & J Garnett (not this weekend)

B Williams & M B Lilo v G Freeman & I Harrowfield (12.30 tee time)

A Prasad & N Evans v R Te Ture & C Fisher

M Treacy & W Poole v J B Holm & R Howearth

T De la Harpe & C Evans v R Martin & R Munn

R Grey & B Mott v D Speedy & F de Schweitzer

R Ward & S Hikiwai v K Jameson & G Terry (not this weekend)

W Ridge & V Hales v P Leogreen & B Burt

B Dippie & P Gregory v N Brown & M Rosacker

T Bell & D Makan v S Paewai & M Stephenson

NB Mike advised two matches aren't able to be played this weekend, and that the Williams / Lilo v Freeman / Harrowfield game is played after Bernie finishes work. .Any changes to these arrangements please contact Club Captain Mike

Coronation Cup: We still don't have a final answer as to if this is happening this year, until a course and free weekend can be found for the finals. Final decision Tuesday 21st July. We are still planning on hosting the Zone 3 rounds at home on August 1st & 2nd

Seniors; Because it was too wet today we thought we would try for a 10am start tomorrow.

For those intending to travel to Waipawa on Tuesday please meet at the Rural Bus depot at 9am.

Gardening. Thanks to the 7 ladies and 4 men that turned out on Monday. Some ladies stayed around the clubhouse gardens, while the men and 3 ladies cleared the weeds and self sown shrubs behind the 7th tee, assisted by Kearan on chainsaw. . The next actions on the 7th are under discussion, but looks like replanting rhodos' on the left hand side, installing irrigation, and barking the entire area. The existing rhodo trees will be cut back after flowering, so do not despair although they may appear large and unruly at present this will be corrected at the right time. Thankyou to all who came out and assisted on Monday. A lot was achieved before some headed off to attend Bev Beddingfields funeral. ,

Not sure what weather is to be dished up this Saturday, but if you can, please play your Sattrup & Brannigan match, or arrange for no later than next weekend

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

Club Championship Finals and other news....

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 17:47:35 GMT

Saturday June 27th. Club Championship Finals

9.30am Junior B Bernie Williams v The winner from tomorrows match Glen McClelland v Stephen Paewai

9.35am Junior A Rex Munn v Richard Howarth

9.40am Intermediate B Warren Ridge v James Walker

9.45 Intermediate A Stan Truesdale v John Garnett

9.50 Senior Syd Hikawai v Brad Truesdale

11am Summer Cup Final Tony Peeti v Amrit Prasad, (obviously delayed by Covid -19)

Members Tee off; 11am Card Draw

Saturday 4th July: Round 1 Sattrup & Brannigan 4bbb matchplay competition. We have 26 pairs playing this year, which is brilliant. I have a draw, but I will include it in next weeks edition as there are a couple of names I have to sort out before going to press.

Management Committee Meeting, Tuesday 24th June;

- During the week please and until further notice, can we refrain from teeing off until 9am. This gives the staff time to get ahead of you and not have to let groups through.

- Skip Bin, The bin is for clubhouse rubbish only. There are black litter bags being brought out from town, which has to stop please. Going forward our security cameras will be used to identify offenders if this practice continues

- Miranda reported that the Infinity Foundation is taking applications again, so wage applications will be going in in the months to come.

- President Tony spoke of the idea that originated from the Friday boys, that turned into the building of the new front entrance. This project came to the management committee and had their backing all the way. If individuals or any group has an idea they wish to proceed with, please contact any Committee member to table your idea, so we have an official record, and that thank you letters etc can be sent to appropriate donors / sponsors. NB Gates and signage are part two of the entrance project, so yes the farm gates will be replaced.

Number 7 Tee Ground Gardens; This area is looking a tad shabby at present, so I had a discussion with Jad Suttor regarding this. We would like to get together a group of male and female members, to repair and replant this area. Looking for some brain power, (found that) plus some physical power. With our ageing membership, some of our previous gardiners are no longer active so we want to rebuild that work force. The plan then is to get together at 9.30am on Monday 29th June to work on this area. Clearing undergrowth, trimming what needs trimming (under guidance) and sorting the irrigation. If you or your partner want to be part of this group please call or text me on 0274 976382, so we know who is attending. If the weather is not playing ball, we know who to contact regarding cancellation. The general plan is a low maintenance roundup / trim type garden, not flower beds that require repeated weeding. If the group then want to put forward other ideas, we can get the appropriate approval and move forward. Own tools required.

That's it folk. Thanks to the members who noticed I hadn't sent out a What's On for the past two weeks, but their wasn't anything to report. Two new emails have been provided this week, Pam Prenter and Elaine Swanney, welcome ladies. Best wishes to all involved in Club Champs and Summer Cup finals this Saturday, and to our green fingered members, see you Monday

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on this week? 4/06/2020

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:43:58 GMT

Saturday 6th June; Club Championships Semi Finals, Card Draw 11am

Sunday 7th June; OngaOnga 27 Hole Classic. (Flyer attached) 8.30am Shot Gun Start

Tuesday 9th June; Central Districts LVA Tournamaent (Rescheduled from Tuesday 14th April) Cup of tea 10am, tee off 10.30am

Seniors Tee of 9.45am

Front Gate Entrance; Very impressive. Many thanks to the Friday Boys for our new entrance. (photo attached) Cages and stones all done in one day, great job and great look. But wait there is more. Signage to follow. Thankyou one and all.

Getting to the serious end of Club Champs now, so please keep the games flowing so we complete Finals Day on Saturday 20th. Sattrup & Brannigan is about to get going. As of last Saturday there was 17 pairs on the sheet. Entries are still open, so get involved. Sattrup & Brannigan is a 4 ball best ball match play competition. If you don't have a partner check with the weekend starters, they may be able to pair you up.

Have a good weekend folks.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on 29/05/2020

Thu, 28 May 2020 17:38:25 GMT

Saturday 30th May, Card draw 11am, Catch up on any outstanding Championship Matches

Mike Matthews Club Captain, Keep matches going please as finals day is Saturday June 20th. Thanks for bringing along the $10 notes for entry fee. No stress looking for change, and also we have plenty of change for prize giving. Keep it up please

Management Committee Meeting 27/5/20.

The Infinity Foundation that has been a great supporter of our Club over the last few years has recently closed its Hastings Office now operating from Hamilton. We believe the Merrylees Hotel is changing Foundations (previously Infinity) so only the future will tell if we are as successful going forward with Grants that assist with staff wages. Last financial year Infinity grants totalled $43,923. Up until 30th April this years grants total $15,000..

Bar; Currently operating selling stubbies, quarts and RTD's (no draught beer) Seems to have gone well enough last weekend. The future of draught beer is being discussed within the House Committee.

Heating, The committee agreed to fund two of the new style heaters (as seen on television on patios etc). These are replacing some of the original bar heating that has been there since the 1970's

Entrance off Tamaki River Road. Work recommences on this project next Wednesday with the cages being put in place, and river stones starting to be loaded in. Brad Dippie is working on a signage concept that will be included in this project. Thanks Brad.

Junior Golf As a club we wish to revisit some ideas regarding teaching children the sport of golf. Looking at some of our younger members now, they are the product of learning the game when they were 10 - 15 years old. Parents were the main driver, getting involved with coaching, playing, and taking the kids to Junior pennant matches etc So if you are under 40, with young children, we are looking at you to teach the game to the next generation of golfers. The club can assist with Professional Coaches etc when necessary, but we just need parents and kids on the course hitting golf balls. Think about it, so we can plan for next spring / summer. Andrew Henare from the Napier Golf Club runs a very successful programme, so I'm sure we can get Andrew down to talk about his programme and how to get and keep the kids engaged,

Clubhouse Hire: With the size etc of functions under some restriction currently and an unknown future in that regard, if any members are hosting any type of function, please give consideration to hiring the Club facilities. In the past summer season we had multiple functions which contribute to our club revenue, via hireage and bar taking.. Bookings or enquiries please contact Stephen Paewai

That's it for this week folk. If you are escaping cabin fever, and heading away for the long weekend, please drive safely. For those staying around, get out and enjoy our Course.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on at the club 22.5.20

Thu, 21 May 2020 17:40:52 GMT

Match Committee Meeting: The Match Committee met last Saturday to confirm changes to the programme for the remainder of 2020. Wiffin Cup has been dropped for the year, Champions will remain with the following dates.

Sat 23rd May Round 2, Saturday 6th June Semi Finals, and Finals are set for Saturday 20th June. With that in mind we have some first round matches to be completed or written up please. Junior B John Turner v Glen McClelland, Dipak Maken v Trevor DelaHarpe, Junior; Jim Bassett v Adam Webster, Ronnie Turner v Richard Howarth, Hamish McGibbon v Tony Peeti, Intermediate B Max Charmley v ?, Kevin Belk v Dereck Thorburn, Bazil Mott v Johnny Edwards, Intermediate A Rodney henricksen v Graham Walker, J B Holm v Amrit Prasad, Richie gray v Peter Drummond,

Round 2 Matches,

Senior, P Gregory v S Hikawai, H Prenter v C Mason, B Truesdale v B Dippie, C Nash v G Vigers,

Intermediate A Henricksen / Walker winner plays M Matthews, Holm / Prasad winner plays S Truesdale, Gray / Drummond winner plays R Te Ture, J Garnett v D Lochead.

Intermediate B Charmley /? winner plays P Leogreen, Belk/ Thorburn winner plays F DeSchweitzer, Mott / Edwards winner plays C Maniapoto, J Walker v M B Lilo

Junior A; Bassett / Webster winner plays R Munn, other games listed above.

Junior B Turner / McClelland winner plays S Paewai, Makan / DelaHarpe winner plays B Williams

Saturday 23rd May Tee off 11am ( NB 11am tee time until daylight savings starts in September) .

Championships Round 2, Please confirm matches with starter

Clubhouse. As we are a bar, we can now open up again. I beleive at this stage the House Committee are selling stubbies and Quarts only, no draught beers (TBC)

There will be rules so please abide by them

Mikes request; Competition cash is becoming a real problem, with the cash machines in town dishing out $50 notes. Please we just don't have change for everyone, so if you can save a $10 note during the week for Saturday, it will make life so much easier for the Match Committee. Thanks

Golf HB Association; As mentioned previously, the Zoom meeting agreed that both Coronation and Greenwood Cups would be played this year subject to gathering size being lifted.

If we are going ahead, the Soutnern Zone match has been penciled in for Saturday / Sunday August 1st and 2nd (at Dannevirke) This will replace our 27hole Tournament, as the Rosebowl is not happening this year, as both Pongaroa and Cape Turnagain have missed their dates. The finals will be held November 14-15, the same weekend as the Greenwood final weekend.

Great to see golf up a going again. Under foot conditions are still excellent, so lets keep the Championships matches flowing, so we finish on time on June 20th. Good luck with your matches.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

How to enjoy playing Golf under Covid 19 Alert level 2

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:07:30 GMT

Well folks we are here, and again a set of rules has filtered down from NZ Golf.. Again Mike Tony and Stephen have looked at these and set up whats to happen at our Club. Please respect their decisions.

Rules under level 2

If you are sick, stay home

Please sign the Register,

We are now able to play in fours

Keep the 2 metre distance rule

Sanatise hands before and after play, and well as after toilet use (available at the club)

Don't congregate in large groups

Don not touch / remove flags

Local Rules for bunkers

a) play the lie

b) place ball in bunker withing 1 club length

c) Free drop outside bunker, Drop and play from within one metre from the outer edge of the bunker

Gimmies with 300mm (12 inches / Stubbie) allowed

Carts only available on reasonable request via Mike or Tony

Have fun

Saturday 16th May: Match Committee Meeting, in the dining lounge at 10am

Play will commence at 11am, Competition will be running. Complete and hold onto your own card, enter with the starter in the shop (don't crowd the shop area)

We envisage the start time running from 11am until about 11.45am. If you are running late, please call the club so you can be added to a four.

From the Handicapper:

Handicaps

The handicapping system has been reinstated and under Alert Level 2 cards cant be exchanged and countersigned, therefore they should not be handed in. So this is what we are doing.

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday the gross score will be recorded on the competition sheet. Ill then get someone to take a photo on their phone and email it to me. I can then enter the gross scores in the handicap system.

This doesnt cover those not playing in the daily competition, the procedure for them at the conclusion of the round is, one of the playing group is to put the gross scores next to the players name on the contact register. Again Ill get a copy of the register and enter the gross score in the handicap system.

I know the Seniors are using this system today and Im sure Helen has a system for the Ladies.

Were now using the World Handicapping System and Im sure everyone is aware of their new handicaps. As advised earlier I wont be changing the handicap sheets daily but Ill put a new sheet up every Friday.

Regards

Stephen

Golf Hawkes Bay: We had our second Zoom meeting on Tuesday night,(great ah, after nearly 25 years driving just over an hour to attend these meetings the then returning after. the entire meeting was done and dusted in 75 minutes) given the move to Level 2 and a bit more clarity on the future. The following events have been cancelled for 2020. Pennants, Pike Cup, HB 36 Hole Strokeplay, HB Mixed Foursomes.

The Coronation Cup is currently postponed, with potential to be played later in the season. The final decision will be made in June. If we do proceed, the zone play could be at Dannevirke August 1st and 2nd, with the finals on November 14th & 15th the same weekend as the finals of the Greenwood Cup

Finally Covid 19 is a bit like politics. The country seems to have a lot more lawyers at present all knowing best what the rules say and how they should be interpretated. Be kind folk, your committee members have put their time into addressing what they see needs to be done and put actions into place. If you don't agree, just chill, and go with the flow, its not forever.

Good golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on update..COVID 19 Breaches....

Sat, 02 May 2020 08:12:08 GMT

Important reminder ....An email I had hoped I wouldn't need to send Folks there have been breaches of the rules observed that are totally unacceptable. Our President, Captain and Handicaper spent some time last weekend going through the NZGA release and writing up a board which gave members of our Club a set of rules as they read them. Maybe you don't agree with their interpretation, tough, they are what they are and those gentlemen have b

been elected to manage the club for the year.

Please no more groups of three or four. Do not tee off number one as a two and wait on the second tee to combine into a four. Even if you work at the same place, our leaders have asked that you do not play in groups of more than two. (maximum)

Greens staff have also asked that we observe the start time of 9am, not 8.30 as has happened. and remember the course is CLOSED Mondays

While in lockdown level 3 please;

a) No teeing off before 9am

b) No groups of more than two, anywhere on the course.

c) No golf Mondays

We are talking two weekends plus the four days Tuesday to Friday next week. Just do it!

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on this week at the Club...1/5/20

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:34:12 GMT

Great that we are getting some golf played under the Alert level 3 restrictions. Comment from Stephen Paewai follows.

Thoughts are now going to what the balance of 2020 looks like. I will be involved in a Zoom conference of the Golf HB Match Committee on Tuesday night. Subject to what that looks like, we can then decide as a club how we will complete our year. With Coronation Cup due in two weeks it is obvious that won't happen, so the options are cancel for 2020 or reschedule. Any dates GHB consider taking will restrict what we can do. As part of an Association our other 18 and 9 hole Clubs will come with ideas, so lets just wait and see what comes forward, If nothing else, lets hope we agree to a concept on Tuesday so that we can then fill in the days with club competitions etc. This is a first, although our calendar is always built up by starting with GHB date, then putting in our events around them. Having to restart mid ship is different, and challenging, but most importantly not life threatening.

From Stephen;

Alert Level 3.

After 3 days all going well, really appreciate the cooperation of members and the offers to help. We had 24 play on Tuesday, 23 on Wednesday and 24 on Thursday. Starting to get a few names for Saturday including those who are keeping the country running. Please remember you must book in so send me a text on 0211658685 or email me on steveandmoira@xtra.co.nz The course is not open on Monday. We intend to review how things have worked out on Sunday night so Id appreciate any comments you may have about the system we have put in place. Once thanks for your cooperation.

I would like to add the course is in great condition huge thank you to Kierane and AG

From Gus Terry;

Hi Everyone,

At last we can get out and smack a ball around.As you can

imagine our Programme has been thrown right out of whack, but hopefully

we will be on level 2 shortly. Our next 2 scheduled visits were to

Porangahau on May 6th and Palmerston North on May 12th. Neither of these

will take place. The best we can hope for now will be Waipukurau on June

9th And Hawkes Bay on Wednesday June 17th.In the meantime keep within

your bubble.

Cheers

Gus.

Obviously more information to follow in the days ahead, but if you are able, do get out and enjoy our Course in its Autumn glory. 1pm Saturday, thats me, locked and loaded.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On Special; Playing golf under alert level 3

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:26:29 GMT

Last Friday NZ Golf released the rules around playing golf under Alert level 3. Every golfer will read what they want into these rules, but sadly that's not how it works. President Tony, Captain Mike, and Handicaper Stephen, spent time over the weekend preparing white boards etc at the club for golf to restart on Tuesday 28th. However it is not golf as you know it. In brief, if you have been out walking, or taking the dog for a walk, the rules for Alert Level 3 (at least until May11th), mean you can go for a walk with your golf clubs. My thanks to Stephen Paewai who has provided an email that I can copy and paste to you all to inform you whats happening at our Course.

This follows my discussion with Mike late this afternoon.

The decision has been made and golf will be allowed under Alert Level 3. The Dannevirke Golf Club will be open from Tuesday 28 April. However there are very strict conditions being put in place to ensure we follow the guidelines set out by NZ Golf. The over riding principles are to keep everyone safe and provide an opportunity for further recreation and exercise. On the second point there will be no competitions, cards can't be exchanged and the handicapping system is not operational.

NZ Golf have issued 20 conditions that clubs are to observe under Alert Level 3 and these can be viewed on their website www.golf.co.nz A copy will be displayed in the office window on Tuesday. All clubs are required to have a safety plan in place and we have written a set of rules on a whiteboard, there is a Register by the green fees box which must be filled in prior to play and we have set up a booking system. You must use your own pen and then use the sanitizer that has been made available.

The course will be closed on a Monday From Tuesday to Friday the first tee time will be 9.00am and the last tee time will be 1.00pm. The greenkeeper will lock the gate as they leave and we ask members to vacate the course by 3.30pm. Only one tee is to be used to tee off in order to have minimal contact with greens staff. In the weekend the first tee time will be 9.00am and the last will be at 3.00pm.

The Clubhouse is closed and will not be open under any circumstances and there'll be no ablution facilities available. The expectation is you turn up at your booked time and leave immediately on completion of your round. The club carts are not available for use as this will require them to be sanitised after use. On the course you can only play with someone from your bubble so if you don't have another player in your bubble you must play on your own. Social distancing, 2 metre separation, must be maintained. There will be no rakes in the bunkers and no flags in the holes. The hole will be in the centre of the green except on a Sunday when the hole at the front of the green is to be used. You will notice the cups are placed upside down so your ball can be retrieved without touching the cup. The water fountains are not to be used. Equipment is not to be shared. You keep your own card, they are not to be exchanged and not to be handed in, there'll be no handicapping (NZ Golf is not running the system at this time.

We have set up a booking system that we wish to trial. We have allocated the Vets to look after a Tuesday and Thursday, Ladies to look after a Wednesday, Friday golfers to look after Friday and the Match Committee will do the weekend. We are still organising the roster, Stephen Paewai is responsible for bookings on Tuesday 28 April and he can be contacted by email steveanmoira@xtra.co.nz phone 374 6618 or by text 0211658685.

Regards

Steve

Below is a second article from Stephen regarding the new World Handicap System and an update on the Sisters Club Event this year:

World Handicap System. (WHS)

New Zealand Golf has adopted the new WHS from 15 April. For detailed information go to www.golf.co.nz/whs or if you have trouble opening this page go to www.golf.co.nz and go to the foot of the page third column and click on handicapping 2020.I have a couple of posters that Ill put up at the golf club next week that provides a guide to the WHS.

Most members handicap will have dropped because 8 of the last 20 scores are used to calculate your handicap index compared with 10 of 20 in the past.

Handicaps will change daily, however as this is dependent on cards being entered daily, this won't happen. What I intend doing is to have the new handicaps posted on a Friday morning, in my view this will benefit the majority of members and I hope members support and understand this. If we have a tournament, e.g. Southern Hawkes Bay Strokeplay, Ill ensure the latest handicap indexes are available prior to play.

There is a limit on upward movement of the handicap index, the limit is 5.0. Ill try and explain using my handicap. On your golf.nz dashboard you'll have a low index number, this is your lowest handicap index over the last 365 days, my current handicap index is 23.6 and my low handicap index is 23.1 I was on this handicap on 10 March 2020 so if I play badly for the next say 8 months the maximum handicap index I can get to is 28.1 and even if I continue playing badly my handicap index will not go past 28.1 until after 10 March 2021 but then it can only go to 28.6 (5.0 plus my current handicap index 23.6). The reality is not many, if any players go out 5 shots in a year, you might start going out in the winter and then in the summer scores go the other way. In exceptional circumstances, say serious or permanent injury dispensation can be made to NZ Golf.

There is a new method of reduction for exceptional scores, which Ill need to see an example when we get an exceptional score. There'll be a 2 tier system, one for nett scores of

62 64 who will get a 1 adjustment to their last 20 scores and another tier for nett scores of 61 or better, with a 2 adjustment for their last 20 scores.

There is no change to the handicapping process, from the members point of view, you complete your card, hand it in, I enter it and the computer determines your handicap.

I'm happy to discuss this with members and it will be on the agenda for the next Match Committee meeting.

Sisters Club

The 2020 Sisters Club tournament has been postponed for one year and will now be held on Queens Birthday Weekend 2021 at the Rarangi Golf Club.

That's it folk. Some of you will be disappointed at the restrictions of the Alert level 3 rules, but sadly that's out of our control. We are not to concerned what other clubs may be doing. Our executive committee have made a call and that is to be respected. Members who flout the rules may well be asked not to return until after May 11th, or if all else fails the gates will be locked again to everyone. Remember three holes can be seen from the main road, so please just play by the rules One last request, can retirees and those able to play mid week, please keep the weekend available to essential workers.

Its not perfect, but a least you can get out there and swing those clubs in the beautiful surrounds of the Dannevirke Golf Course. Enjoy

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

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Dannevirke Golf Club ,COVID-19, latest news...

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:41:44 GMT

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

This week at the club 20/3/20

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 18:28:47 GMT

Evening all,

Coring, Like all news items this week, lets start by separating the facts from fiction.

Coring has not been completed yet, due to a Circuit board break down with the water system.. Once that was repaired all greens except 10, 11,12 and 13 were cored before the operator had to head off to another booking. However he is returning Friday to complete the last four greens, and then the course will reopen Saturday for the High School Ambrose Tournament.

Dannevirke and CHB four course classic. This tournament got underway at Dannevirke on Monday with a field of around 80 players. From there, the group went on to play Takapau Tuesday, rest day Wednesday, then Waipawa and Waipukurau Thursday and Friday. I'm sure a report on this event will arrive in my inbox for inclusion in next weeks What's On !

Friday Golf; Given the above, Friday golf this week will be at Pahiatua Golf Course. Meet at the Dannevirke Golf club at 11am to combine transport, and head to Pahiatua for a 12 noon tee off. Like the Air New Zealand web site, return flights and timing is unknown at this stage. Bring some extra money, as their bar prices are ahead of ours.

Saturday 21st March. Dannevirke High School 3 ball Ambrose Fundraising Tournament. 11am tee off . As of last evening there were 13 groups on the noticeboard, with extras expected Saturday. As a Club, we are well supported by businesses around town with sponsorship, and this is one of two occasions that we as members can help a school with their fundraising efforts. So if you or your children were or are currently being educated at Dannevirke High or if you have grand children there or heading there, make up a team and support our High School. If you can't play but want to support the High School, leave your donations with the starter, and they will be passed on.

Sunday 22nd March; Golf HB Pennants round 2

Hosts:

Champ 1 – Napier

Champ 2 – Maraenui

Champ 3 – Napier

Handicap 1 – Wairoa

Handicap 2 - Waipukurau

Handicap 3 – Hawkes Bay

Handicap 4 – Hawkes Bay

Thank you all for the quick responses regarding the results from Round 1 I did not have to hunt down to many so was able to put the results on the website on Monday night.

Cheers AJ (GHB Administrator)

Management Committee Meeting, From last nights Meeting. Congratulations to Green Keeper Kierane and partner Emma on the safe arrival of their son last weekend. This means however Kieran has missed coring, so thanks to AG Little and his helpers Max Charmley, Rod Henricksen, Billy Te Ture and James Walker. This group of men are well versed in what needs to be done for coring, so from the Members we thank you for your efforts.

Roger Ransom reported, that the rocks for the new entrance are due in the near future, so work will start on completing this project. A note to the critics, this project was the brain child of the Friday golfers, several who are farming. With the current drought, their time has been required in their own businesses, so the entrance will have to wait until time permits. It will be completed and it will look great, so cut them some slack please!.

Peter Greatbatch and I reported back on a concept for the upgrading of the bottom bar area. The wall by the chest freezer needs to be replaced, and a security door fitted, Some sort of security is required for over the existing bar opening, which will have the old lino lifted and resurfaced. Ceilings require some repair, as do a couple of the wall panels. Where the hardboard has been fitted half way along the right hand wall as you walk in from the kitchen, we propose to paint this out and attach the Tapuata Honours Board which is part of the Club history. Redecoration will include the dining room area and the back room, but keeping the timber work, as that is the fabric of this area. Electrics and lighting will be upgraded in both areas. The seating around the wall is to remain, with the squabs recovered to fit the new decor. Flooring and soft furnishing will be part two of the project. The bar area requires a security frame over the external window, doors removed under the counter, and a glass front chiller installed to hold bottles and glasses. To get this started, we are going to require a newly built storage cupboard, probably in the mens changing room to the left of the entrance. This will hold all the files that are in the old bar currently, plus our cleaning and toiletry supplies. The above mentioned project has some professional requirements, ie building the wall and cupboard, and electrics and some minor plumbing, but this time its a call to our men members. If the ladies can redecorate their changing rooms, then its our turn to step up donate some time to this project. More detail to follow, along with requests for assistance.

President Tony reported back on his meeting with Stuart Smith regarding selling the farm house on Tamaki River Road. Sale of this property was discussed at our last AGM in December, and the management committee was given permission to proceed, and that all decisions regarding the disposal of such could be handled by the Committee. Going forward Tony will be in contact with persons he feels could assist with bringing this property to the market. Given there is subdivision etc required and your management committee are busy people, progress will be as time permits!

That's it folk. Good luck to our pennant teams on Sunday, Again please support our local High School on Saturday.

As always, good golfing.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

Club Championships - get the details.....

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:36:27 GMT

Saturday 14th March 11.30am Club Championships Round1 Matchplay.

The Club Champs draw for Round 1. The attachment (check your email)has 2 pages for each grade, and to save confusion the following are Matches to be played. Please note there are a handful of Pre Matches required to complete the final 16 in Intermediate A & B. Junior A has one pre match to get to 8 so in effect this grade and Junior B do not start until Round 2 on April 4th.

Pre Matches: Intermediate A - B Burt v G Walker, Z Gregory v P Drummond, Intermediate B K Jameson v M Charmley Junior A- A Webster v S Forbes

First Round Matches:

Senior: P Harold v P Gregory, C Lochead v S Hikawai, H Prenter v C Evans, D Hurrell v C Mason, B Truesdale v T Bell, W Veitch v B Dippie, C Nash v M Seatter, G Freeman v G Vigers

Intermediate A M Matthews v I Harrowfield, S Truesdale v B Newland, J B Holm v A Prasad, R te Ture v V Hales, D Lochead v D Stewart, R Ward v J Garnett. Bye: R Henricksen, R Gray,

Intermedaite B P Whitham v P Leogreen, K Belk v D Thorburn, F deSchweitzer v M Filer, G Terry v C Maniapoto, B Mott v J Edwards, R Ransom v J Walker, M B Lilo v N Evans Bye: W Ridge

Championship Matchplay dates. Round 1 March 14th, Round 2 April 4th Round 3 May 9th. A couple of events this weekend will take some players out, ie the Brausch wedding. If you are unable to play this week please contact the Grade controllers being, Senior Willie Veitch, Intermediate A Zane Gregory, Intermediate B Norm Evans, Junior A Tony Peeti, Junior B Stephen Paewai

Thanks to Stephen Paewai who has spent countless hours arranging these draws. Some have been redrawn two or three times, as withdrawals have kept coming in despite an early request to indicate if you are in or out.

Monday March 16th: SHB / CHB Day 1 4 Course Classic.

Tuesday March 17th Coring

Saturday March 21st Dannevirke High School Ambrose Tournament. We have two of these events a year, as fund raisers for the various school. Please support the event, and support the local High School. I am sure that once again, their sponsors will provide a good prize table.

Sunday March 22nd Round 2 GHB Pennants

Good luck to all playing matches this week end . May I remind you please What's On is something I do to keep the members of the club informed. As outlined above, if you have a matter to discuss regarding your grade of Championship, please contact the controller listed or Mike Matthews (Club Captain) Not Me !

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

Wiffen Cup and Club Championships

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 16:44:01 GMT

Saturday March 7th Wiffin Cup Qualifying Top 32 Players

Saturday March 14th Club Championships Round 1 Matchplay

The following are the divisions for this year’s Club Champs based on the handicaps on 5 March 2020

Senior 1 – 9, (Willy Veitch)

Intermediate A 10 – 14, (Richie Gray)

Intermediate B 15 – 18 ,(Norm Evans)

Junior A 19 – 22, (Tony Peeti)

Junior B 23+ (Stephen Paewai)

The names in brackets are the committee members responsible for that grade.

A number of people have advised either Mike Matthews or myself of their unavailability and if we don’t see you regularly and you don’t normally play in the Club Champs you haven’t been included in the draw.

I hope to have the draw up on Saturday and I’m happy to make changes up until Wednesday, so if you’re in but don’t want to be in I’ll give you till Weds 11 March to withdraw. If you can’t play on Saturday 14 March discuss with your opponent first then let a match committee member know, their names are in brackets above, and we’ll grant dispensation.

I wish to publish the draw for Sat. 14 March in next weeks What’s on.

Remember if you don’t want to play or can’t play let a committee member know asap please.

Thanks Stephen

Short and sweet tonight, having just come home from Whangarei The Dannevirke & districts team performed very well up there, with Alan Small, Jim Harold & James Walker performing well in the three day pairs event, and Glen Mc Clelland taking out the hackers & Hunter on Wednesday with 44 points. On Monday Peter Bourke (Retired publican at the post Office hotel in Pahiatua) and Jim Harold took out our in house competition with 45 points, followed by James Walker, Jim Harold and Steve Boyens (Retired publican Rongotea) with 40. Tuesday Alan Small went one better and came in with 46 points, ahead of James Walker on 40 and Jim Harold, Peter Bourke and Wayne Quigan on 37. Wednesday was Glens day with 44, followed by James and Jim on 39. The balance of the team just couldn't get a look in . Quote of the trip for me came from Alan Small " they don't call it Mount Denbee for nothing" Whangarei Golf Club is Mount Denbee. Rather impressive looking from the 10th tee down hill 488 meters to a green with a lake to the front right of it. When you get to the green, you realise at some point you need to get back to the Clubhouse level, and that will take some serious uphill walking. Our 16th is a breeze compared to their tow rope assisted walk from the 15th to the 16th tee, to have in front of you an uphill par 4 hole. As always a fun filled trip.

Please, as asked by Stephen Paewai above , if you want out of the Championships this year please say so now. Its disappointing when we prepare a draw to find someone say they didn't want to be included, giving their opponent a free passage to the next round..

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

Photo credit https://walnuthillsgolf.com/

Whats on this week at the club 28-2-20

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:40:45 GMT

Saturday 29th February: Summer Cup Semi Finals

Adam Webster & Majken Sparks Wedding. On behalf of the Club our best wishes to you for Saturday and the future. (Wedding on Course at 3pm then upstairs after. Upstairs lounge closed to Members Friday & Saturday)

Sunday 1st March ; Round 1 GHB 2020 Pennant Competition

It is time for the Pennants season to start for 2020. Below is the hosts for this week.

Championship 1: Hawkes Bay

Championship 2: Takapau

Championship 3: Waipukurau

Handicap 1: Napier

Handicap 2: Dannevirke

Handicap 3: Maraenui

Handicap 4: Napier

All the divisions start times will be at 11:30am unless otherwise stipulated

Marae Tournament:

Thanks to all those that participated, there were 55 in the field. Congratulations to Dipak Makan shot an 85 for 49 stableford points to win the Dave Barber Memorial Cup.

Saturday 29 February, Adam Webster is getting married with the wedding ceremony and reception at the Golf Club, so the upstairs lounge will be closed Friday and Saturday, so golfers please drink downstairs. The No. 9 tee will be closed from 2 pm on Saturday so no one is to start on No. 10 tee, so no one finishes on No. 9. Starting tees will be Nos 1, 5 and 16. Thanks for your co operation. This is the last confirmed booking for the year so if anyone knows of someone looking for a venue for a birthday, wedding, staff training event or a seminar please tell them of the golf club. Last year the club’s net bar takings were up 42%, almost all of which is attributable to the venue hire, so a good source of revenue for the Golf Club.

Regards

Stephen

Battle Of The Saddle (Played last Saturday) Report from Craig Nash

On a beautiful day in Palmy last Saturday, Dannevirke challenged for the battle of the Saddle trophy. Led gallantly by ‘back of steel’ Dippy and bolstered (or weighed down) by us ‘more mature’ multi members and Super Sub Ewan Westergaard, we went done narrowly to Manawatu 7.5 to 5.5.

Good performances from Ewan and Pat Harold with two wins each, Surfie a victory and Greg ‘Top Flight’ Vigers a half on the day. The precocious young punks who dismembered Chris Edsall and myself, obviously were never taught to respect their elders and wont be picked again while I’m in charge…….. Missing in action was Hamish (who missed a great chance to test his marriage early), Brad Adonis Truesdale (who was last seen flouncing around in the bay with his new squeeze) and Clay (gone fishing) Lochead who figured a day up to his chest in fish guts was more appealing that being with us…..unbelievable, but then you all know his father.

Very enjoyable day with a great bunch of people coming together to play this game we love, was followed by pool, refreshing ales and trash talk that would make Tyson Fury sound angelic. Scheming already underway for next year when we host Manawatu back on our track.

Craig(still tender) Nash

Seniors;

Next Tuesday 3rd March is the first round of the

Spinley and Pukenui Trays at the Dannevirke Golf Club. As usual the

clubrooms will be open from about 9.45am for morning tea and tee off

will be at 10.30am. New members welcome.

When the prize giving is completed there will be a meeting for

those concerned with the running of the 4 Course Classic.

Cheers

Gus.

TRADIES GOLF TOURNAMENT, PAHIATUA FRIDAY 27th March Poster attached

Empiraical Stroke Holes. When I didn't have much for this weeks What's On I spoke to Gus Terry to print me the White and Yellow Course Hole Statistics Reports. The four reports show the white Course with the present and Empirical (How they actually play) scores for 0 to 24 Handicaps and 25 to 36 Handicaps and we have repeated the exercise for the Mens Yellow Course 921 cards entered for 0-24 Handicaps and 296 cards for the 25-36 handicap men. This information provides evidence for setting the correct Stroke Holes for the Yellow course for the future, as we are currently using the White course stroke holes on the yellow course. Some interesting reading

North Island LVA Golf Tournament: On Staurday a group of 16 heads off with Donald Speedy to the Annual LVA this year in Whangarea. Twelve of the group come from Dannevirke, with the non drinking members listed in brackets. ( ) . Best of luck and have an enjoyable week

That's it for this week folk. Thanks for the contributions, which make life easier to put this newsletter together.

Good Golfing everyone, and have have great day at the first round of pennants.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

This week at the club 20/2/20

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:24:00 GMT

It's finally happened. We have a score of 50 stableford points Yes thats right folks, Cheryl Benson broke 100 for the first time on Tuesday and came in with 50 Stableford points. Sorry Pete, ( Peter Greatbatch) 49 points on Sunday only makes runner up for the week, and the 18 handicap is gone.

NZMCA Tournament Friday 14th February . Mike Mathews reported to the Management Committee meeting last evening that the first of the Tararua District Council sponsored NZMCA Tournaments went very well last weekend. There was 30 odd players in the field, many being campervan owners and traveling to play Dannevirke and Pahiatua on the Saturday. Many thanks to our members who supported Mike and assisted with catering, bar tending cards etc. Unfortunately Mike seemed to have to run the Pahiatua event as well which was never on the plan, however moving forward, there has been sponsors wanting to be part of next years event. The Eketahuna Golf Club appear to now want to be involved after pulling out of this years event. Rest days between play has been suggested so people can tour the district and look at the attractions we have to offer. More information will come in the future. but it is fair to say, something has started that can only get better and bigger, when we get further buy in from clubs TDC and the districts attractions

Saturday 22nd February. Marae Tournament 11am Tee Off More entries required

Pennants. Round 1 is on Sunday 1st March. Attached is a copy of the 5 grades and their respective matches over the five weeks, plus weekly draws Attachment 1 plus a score sheet Attachment 2. Can captains please print off sheets to take with you for each match. Alternatively there will be copies in the Mens Draw in the filing cabinet at the Clubhouse starters office.

Championships: Continuing on from last years very successful trial, our championship competition begins on March 14, concluding with finals in late May. As has been the case for some years now, all members are deemed in the competition unless you notify mikematthews058@gmail.com or steveandmoira@xtra.co.nz otherwise. If you are going to be out of the country or on leave for part or most of this period, please withdraw now. Being away for 3 or more weeks throws the competition out, and makes it difficult for matches to stay up to date. Any questions please ask Mike (Mens Club Captain)

Golf starting to ramp up for the year again, and I appreciate Championships are going to be different to last year purely because of current conditions. Please bear in mind that a calendar has to be prepared in December / January for the following year, and at that stage who knows what the conditions are going to be like . At the conclusion of this years Champs, members will have the opportunity to discuss how the two year trial has gone, and how we proceed in coming years.

From Stephen Paewai

Repeating a couple of notices please

Saturday 22 February Marae Golf Tournament 11.00 am start still keen to get more entries.

Friday 21st Private function upstairs lounge is closed, Friday players please drink downstairs. Dipak and I would appreciate help with the bar because we’re doing Saturday as well please contact Stephen

Saturday 29 February wedding at the back of No. 9 green at 2 pm no one to start on No. 10 so no one finishes on No. 9 Upstairs lounge closed Friday and Saturday. Players please drink downstairs.

Regards Stephen

Looking forward to the Marae Tournament, always an enjoyable day, and an important day for the hosting Marae.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe.

NZMCA Tournament Fri and Saturday and more from the club

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 17:02:25 GMT

Correction, This tournament is today Friday 14th February In a previous email I had 14th March, my apologies

NZMCA Tournament Friday 14th February Locals may enter this event, but please be aware, it is a two day event, Friday Dannevirke, Saturday Pahiatua. $80 Entry Fee being Tournament Entry and BBQ meal each Day. Entries to Mike Matthews please, mikematthews058@gmail.com

Saturday 15th February, Summer cup Match Play continues, plus card draw at 11.30am

Saturday 22nd February Marae Tournamaent 11am tee Off

From Stephen Paewai,

A couple of notices

On Monday 17 May there will be about six trainee professionals playing at the golf club. As part of their training they are required to play at different courses during the year.

On Thursday 20 and Friday 21 February the upstairs lounge will be closed as there is a private function on the Friday. If anyone can help with the bar please give me a call

On Saturday 22 February is the annual marae tournament starting at 11.00 am. There is a sheet up in the foyer, please support this worthy cause it’s always a great day.

On Saturday 29 February there is a wedding at the Golf club, the upstairs lounge will be closed on Friday 28 February and Saturday 29 February..

Thanks

Stephen

Short and brief tonight folk, it has been a long working week for me, so signing off and getting some much needed shut eye.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

This week at the Dannevirke Golf Club

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 19:18:46 GMT

Waitangi Day Tournament:

We had a field of 30 something play in todays Sisters Club Fundraising Tournament. The day was quite pleasant compared to a day or two ago . Scoring was not as hot as it has been with Mike Matthews taking out 1st place on 42 (Captains countback) Members of the Sisters Club donated all the prizes, so every player was rewarded.

Saturday 8th February; Round 2 Summer Cup Match Play. We also have a crew heading to Takapau for the Meat workers tournament.

Management Committee; We received $9000 funding this week from Pub Charity for our annual chemical requirements.

This is the second or third time in the past few years that we have received this funding. Our latest application has gone forward to start replacing our carts,

Happy Golfing

Bryan Burt - Club scribe.

Whats on this week at the club...

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:42:18 GMT

We are certainly into Summer conditions at the moment. Look at last Saturdays scoring Senior, David Hurrell 41 stb, Craig Evans 40, Willie Veitch 38, Junior Norm Evans 45, Fraancis De Schweitzer 42, Warren Ridge, M B Lilo, and Trevor De laharpe all on 41. For the rest of us scoring between 37 and 40, good work, you are getting a new handicap.

Saturday 1st February, Card draw 11.30am. Please complete first round of summer Cup Matches either this weekend or on Waitangi Day, Round 2 starts next Saturday.

Catering,:

Joy Raffaelli, has had her break, so food will be available again in the shop fridge from Saturday

Saturday 8th February,:

Local Golf Takapau, The annual Silver Fern Farms Watangi day tournament

NZMCA Tournament Friday 14th March Locals may enter this event, but please be aware, it is a two day event, Friday Dannevirke, Saturday Pahiatua. $80 Entry Fee being Tournament Entry and BBQ meal each Day. Entries to Mike Matthews please, mikematthews058@gmail.com

Contributions:

Ladies; Glenys Nicol Ladies Captain,

The ladies have been refurbishing their locker room. Nice and bright and light. Gone is the “hospital green”, in with the” inspirational cream” It is looking great even if it is the wrong colour. Thanks to everyone for their help. Still a work in progress to replace notice boards etc. All welcome to check it out.

At our ladies AGM we have decided this year to trial, combine with the men and have our club champ finals day on the 23rd May. Reason being to return to a “big club day.” So qualifying rounds, quarter and semi finals are scheduled to be completed before that date. Please refer to your program. The men reported better weather and course conditions last year, so hopefully that will continue.

We have also made an executive decision to not proceed with our tournament on 19th March. New World were approached for sponsorship again this year and their response was they would sooner sponsor the club as a whole. Ie Flags. We haven’t persued other sponsors this year. Maybe next year for that.

NZMCA tournament 14th March. Should be a good fundraiser for the club. They, camp, play golf, and the club provide a meal (BBQ) before moving on to Pahiatua on Saturday. Could we have some ladies help with cards on that day please.

Happy, happy golfing. The course is amazing. Glenys

Seniors Gus Terry,

Central and Southern Hawkes Bay Seniors Golf.

A reminder to everyone that Opening Day will be at

Waipukurau on Tuesday February 4th. As usual the club rooms will be open

for morning tea from about 9.45am and tee off will follow at 10.30.

Dannevirke players meet at the Hub car park at 9am.

Cheers

Gus.

Club House Stephen Paewai

Hire of the Club Lounge

We have 2 weddings booked for February. On Friday 21 February we have a wedding reception for Hamish Prenter and on Saturday 29 February Adam Webster is getting married at the Golf Club. I’ll send out a reminder closer to the time but it does mean the upstairs lounge is not available for a couple of days. These are the only 2 confirmed bookings I have for 2020.

Waitangi Day

On Thursday 6 February there will be a Sister’s Club tournament, tee off 11.00 am, $10.00, Sister’s Club members to bring a prize please.

This year the Sister’s Club tournament is to be hosted by the Rarangi Club in Blenhiem on 30 and 31 May and we are considering playing a couple of other courses in the Malborough area either prior to or following the tournament. So we are trying to raise extra money to keep costs to a minimum thus encouraging as many as possible to make the trip.

Marae tournament

Saturday 22 February is the annual marae tournamet. 11.00 am start $30 entry with great prizes and great food all day. Names on the board please or contact Stephen.

Thanks

Question? Does anyone know the owners of these two vehicles, Red Commodor Reg HTNSXY, White Toyota Corolla Reg PJ 6838. If you know these young people, or are introducing them to the game of golf, please contact President Tony on 021 267 1284. Thanks

Lots to read tonight, A big thanks to Glenys Gus and Stephen for their contributions,

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

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What's on this week at the club...

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 19:12:30 GMT

Drum has just informed me that the Takapau Marae Tournament has been cancelled this Saturday

Saturday 25th January 2020. Summer Cup Round 1 matchplay. Five matches were completed last Saturday leaving nine to go. Please advise the starter if you have a match.

Match Committee: Captain Mike has requested a brief Committee meeting Saturday at 10.30am

Management Committee meeting 22/1/2020

1 Trundler Shed Door; It appears people are entering the numbers too quickly, and not allowing the electronic latch to do its thing. Before entering numbers, check that the door is actually locked, then enter the numbers s-l-o-w-l-y. Less speed more haste!

2 N Z M C A Tournament. Mike outlined progress on this tournament. As mentioned previously, it is a Taraura District Council sponsored Tournament, to encourage motor caravan association members to visit our District. This year Dannevirke host the event on Friday 14th February, then on Saturday they play Pahiatua. More details to follow

3 Pot Holes, Gail will be pleased to see the pot holes have been repaired by Tararua Alliance. We also discussed the wear and tear at the front gate caused by Trucks turning there. Some remedial work is required here.

4 Green Fees. With summer now upon us, we are seeing more people on our Course. If in doubt be polite and check that they have paid green fees, or be helpful around the Club house to assist visitors find cards and the green fee box.

5 Call Minder; With Maria's retirement, we received concerns that the phone was going unanswered. We have installed telecom Call Minder, so will monitor this to see if suitable.

6 Downstairs bar area. We believe there is an appetite to do something with the area downstairs. With more bookings happening, we need an area to have a beer after golf when the lounge is booked. A proposal is being taken to the next meeting on 19th February. Watch this space.

7 The wish list is being revisited to see what funding applications we will be seeking this coming year. . Input is also being sought from the Greens Staff,

8 Do you have a new address or email? If so please advise Miranda on dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz, so she can keep our records up to date.

That's it for tonight folks. I have written this twice, because at about this point the first copy disappeared from my screen. I'm out of here before it happens again

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

Summer Golf anyone?

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:45:01 GMT

Summer Cup, What a brilliant start the the year last weekend with 40 players Saturday, playing for the 32 spots in the Summer Cup, plus a handful on Sunday. Qualifying netts ranged from 62 to 76, so unfortunately some missed the cut in their first outing for the year.

Below is a draw for this weekend, I appreciate it is a long weekend, and we don't often have major competitions on such days, but we have a large group heading to Takapau next Saturday 25th for their Marae Tournament. Round 2 is not until February 8th, so a couple of weekends plus Waitangi day to get these matches completed if you can't this weekend.. As has been the case for some time now, if you can't play on a particular date, please notify your opponent and Mike Matthews <mikematthews058@gmail.com,

Saturday 18th January (Starters W Veitch, Z Gregory and N Evans Results T Bell and B Burt)

No 1 Tee;

11.30 C Peck v G Freeman A Prasad v T Bell

11.35 B Burt v B Newlands S Hikawai v C Mason

11.40 V Hales v K Barnett D Stewart v S Paewai

11.45 W Ridge v R Ward B Dippie v Bassett

No 10 Tee;

11.30 J Edwards v R Henricksen R Munn v M Filer

11.35 C Maniapoto v C Evans B Mott v M Priday

11.40 D Makan v R Omundsen T Peeti v M B Lilo

11.45 W Veitch v Z Gregory R Olsen v N Evans

None Summer Cup players will have a card draw off No 5 Tee

Match Committee: A draft draw has been put together, so Mike asks the Match Committee to meet at 10am Saturday at the Clubhouse to look over the programme and make any necessary changes.

Last week I asked for contributions to Whats On, and thanks to Gus Terry and Max Charmley, we have two for tonight. Gus outlines Seniors Golf and their programme for the year. If you qualify by age and have the time, feel free to join in Seniors Golf

From Gus Terry:

Hi Everyone,

Hope you have all recovered from the festive season and ready for another year of Seniors Golf. Following is a list of the trophies that we compete for annually. Birdsall Cup. This is contested on these allotted days with the 3 highest scores from each club counting.

Waipawa April 7th

Porangahau May 6th

Takapau August 4th

Dannevirke September 1st

Waipukurau November 10th

Spinley Tray for men

Pukenui Tray for ladies.

These are also contested on allotted days on an individual basis. For each trophy the best 4 rounds of the possible 5 rounds are counted.

Dannevirke March 1st

Takapau April 21st

Porangahau May 6th

Waipukurau June 9th

Waipawa July 7th

Visits.

May 13th to Palmerston North

June 17th to Hawkes Bay (Wednesday)

October 6th to Carterton

November 19th Foxton at Dannevirke

Other features;

Opening Day Waipukurau on February 4th

AGM Waipukurau on November 10th

Xmas Cheer Waipawa on December 1st

Other Takapau October 20th

All Club days are on Tuesday's with 10.30 tee off unless specified

Cheers

Gus.

From Max Charmley;

Just letting members know that Alan Hyatt from Manawatu Golf Club has donated two junior sets of golf clubs and bags.

If any body would like to borrow them, please get in touch with Richie Gray , as he has offered to look after them.

Max,

(So come on mums and dads, Grannies and Granddads, get the kids out there swinging a Club, )

Twilight. Twilight this year is in the hands of Ray Ward and Richie Gray, Tee off until 5.30pm Thursday.

Good luck to everyone for their Summer Cup Matches,

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

Happy New Year - see whats on at the Dannevirke Golf Club...

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:37:59 GMT

Happy New year, and welcome to 2020. Early January and the planning is underway for the golfing year.

Saturday 11th January. Summer Cup Qualifying Top 32 Qualify. 11.30 card draw Tee Off.

Summer Cup is our first competition for the year, with the top 32 moving on to Handicap Match Play competition following Saturdays Medal round Tentative matchplay dates being Saturday 25th Jan, Sat 8th and 15th February, with finals Saturday 7th March

Golf Hawkes Bay Fixture Lists. AJ (GHB Administrator) has sent the attached two fixture lists through. Now that we have these, we can build up our own programmes, around GHB fixtures, and long weekends. Programmes will be available as soon as is possible, but in the interim, if you wish to look up and pencil in Pennant, Coronation and Greenwood dates, print off the attached. Likewise for our Ladies and your competitions.

In conclusion, I wish to remind members that What's On, is our Club communication, and as such I welcome any contributions to be included. Please Holes in one etc should be celebrated in this forum, but I am not always at the course to see or hear about such events. Please, send me an email with the details and I can include them. Any articles people want included, again send them to me. I don't edit articles, I simply copy and paste them as written, so please, please, send in contributions to keep What's On relevant and informative.

Love summer, and that extra run. The course is in brilliant condition, so get out and enjoy it.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

Latest news from the club

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 06:09:41 GMT

Evening all,

Annual General Meeting, A good muster of members attended last Mondays AGM, where the business section flew through, with finances in good heart, and obviously members are more than happy with the course, as no one raised any negative issues regarding the Club or the Course. Recognition of service in the form of Life Memberships were bestowed on Helen Martin, Max Charmley and Ian McKenzie. Speaking to these members were Gail Borlase, John Mackay and Ken Barnett. All three new Life Members have been members of the Club since the 70s or 80s, and since joining have spent countless years on Committees, I congratulate Helen, Max and Ian on an outstanding effort A list of the 2020 committee is attached for your interest. (It may be headed 2019, but it is in fact the 2020 list)

The Match committee are working on the 2020 programme. We have some dates through from GHB but not all, and April is a difficult month to programme around as this year both Easter and Anzac weekends fall in that month. With Anzac Day on a Saturday, Monday becomes an observed day, so we have a 4 day and a 3 day weekend within two weeks of each other

Saturday 14th December: Christmas Cheer 12 noon Shot Gun Start, $20 Entry fee. The entry sheet has plenty of names on it, looks like a good field. Marcus & Glen are again running their Hagggle, food and drinks hole, so come along one and all and enjoy the day

2020:

Saturday January 11th Summer Cup Qualifying (top 32)

Christmas Message. Wishing all members a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. If you are travelling, please do so safely. Enjoy your time with family and friends. If time allows, hit the fairways

Good Golfing,

Merry Christmas,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

The Fielding Interclub, Greenwood Cup and more news...

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 16:51:55 GMT

Fielding interclub; Thanks to the 21 members who joined the Fielding club members in Fielding last Saturday for our annual interclub. Laura Hurrell had an impressive 44 points to lead the Dannevirke scoring, followed by Craig Evans on 41 and Mike Matthews 40. Unfortunately our aggregate score fell well short of Fieldings 38.0 ours being 32.6 Great effort one and all.

Greenwood Cup Sat 16th Sun 17th Nov H B Golf Club: Attached are the tee times and which teams we are playing. I am unable to open and attached the individual draws as sent through from Andrew Jone (AJ) GHB administrator. With 2 matches 36 holes each day, there is plenty of golf to observe if you are heading to the Bay. The team look forward to your support. Our best wishes to the players selected to participate in this weekends team

Saturday 14th December; Christmas Cheer 12 noon Shot Gun Start. As is normal for this event, members are able to make up their own fours, or put their individual names up to be included in a four.

Get out there and enjoy our course, while it is in brilliant Spring like condition.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

The Dannevirke Golf Club, What's on this week 8/11/19?

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:49:07 GMT

St Josephs Ambrose. Great day and great support, with 25 teams of 3, competing this year. This is the largest field ever for the school, The prize table of 10 Liter buckets filled by donations from school family's is a great idea, and this year, all players received a bucket. Thanks to our club members for your support. Maybe there was some potential golfers out there on Saturday

MCI & Associates Mixed Foursomes. We have two new names on the trophy this year, with Jo Ruwhiu and Syd Hikawai taking out the Gross prize. Nett winners were Marilyn Hall & Rod Henricksen, Stableford, Laura & Dave Hurrell, Runners up Gwen Murphy & yours truly.

Saturday 9th November; Interclub with Fielding at Fielding. For those who have responded to Mike, the mini bus will leave the Services & Citizens club carpark at 9am, (possibly one or two seats available) anyone else wishing to get a ride should also meet there and car pool. Tee off is at 11am.

Saturday / Sunday 16th & 17th November; Greenwood Cup Round 4-7 H B Golf Club

The team for these rounds is, 1 Brad Truesdale, 2 Patrick Harold, 3 Craig Nash, 4 Chris Edsell, 5 Clay Lochead, 6 Greg Vigers, 7 Syd Hikawai, 8 Dave Hurrell, 9 Chris Mason 10 Timmy Bell, with reserves, Willy Veitch, Peter Gregory and richie Gray. Best wishes to our team for a successful weekend.

2019 / 2020 Twilight Golf. Looking for information that I can include in next weeks What's On

With the golfing year coming to a finish, the need for a weekly What's On, is becoming unnecessary,. It will continue until Greenwood and Christmas Cheer and the AGM are completed, then take a break until mid February.. The first What's On went out in 2012 to a hand full of members, and was produced as and when necessary. As numbers grew, so did the frequency, and now it is a Thursday night ritual, as is the reading by over 100 members and spouses.

Good luck if you are heading to Fielding on Saturday, or playing on our own immaculate course over the weekend. Last weekend it was difficult to tell that the Greens had only been cored for less than two weeks, and a huge thanks to Kierane and AG for mowing the greens for both tournaments. On Sunday afternoon we played through a group of 4 men, 2 from Wellington and two from Auckland. One Aucklander wanted to shift our course north, and commented he would gladly pay his $1700 sub to play on it. The four ingredients for golf are a course, ball, clubs, and the human. It never ceases to amaze me that, 90% of the blame for bad golf is on the first three, never the human. Get out there, enjoy the game, the walk and the company, and if you want to change something, we have an AGM in early December.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe.

Big weekend of golf coming up at the club 1/11/19

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 16:41:30 GMT

Saturday 2nd November; St Josephs School, 3 Ball Ambrose Tournament. 10.30am Tee Off The staff and parents of St Josephs, have made this annual tournament a success for their school. Please support them. Dannevirke Golf Club does well with sponsorship, today we ask you to support one of two Ambrose Tournaments run on our course for a local school.

Sunday 3rd November; MCI & Associates 36 Hole Mixed Foursomes; 8.30am Tee Off. Our thanks to MCI & Associates for their continued sponsorship of this Tournament, please support this event, remember there is also a men's foursomes field run in conjunction if lady partners are unavailable.

Saturday Interclub with Fielding at Fielding, details provided next week

Saturday 16th / Sunday 17th November, Greenwood Cup Rds 4-7 HB Golf Club. A reminder to the selectors that the team needs to be with AJ at H B Golf Association Wednesday 6th November.

Course update, Coring has been completed and a huge thanks to Kierane and Anthony for getting the course open for play Sunday and Monday of Labour weekend. Hopefully the evening rains of this week have assisted with washing the sand into the holes, and that surface recovery will be swift.

Ladies; The ladies spent this morning cleaning the kitchen and dining room, plus some clubhouse gardening. The cart shed has also been cleaned and tidied up. Robbie Benson asks that members please remove any old trundler and clubs that they own, so the trundler shed can be tidied and cleaned.

Obituary. Our flag is a half mast at present in memory of John Broad, a member in the 70-90s.

Big weekend coming up, starting tomorrow night when we play Malcolm's team for the bronze medal at the RWC. Saturday 10.30am tee off, Saturday night the final of the RWC and Sunday 8.30am Tee off.

Wishing everyone a successful weekend, regardless if you are playing or supporting.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

This week at the Dannevirke Golf Club.

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 09:51:05 GMT

Coring; We have good news and bad news. Coring was carried out on Tuesday, and if you have been to the course this week, you will see that the greens surrounds and tee blocks have all been cored. The bad news is the weather hasn't played ball at all for the staff, and thus the decision has been made to keep the course CLOSED for the week end. With the continued showers going through, the sand hasn't dried sufficiently for brushing, and regarding the surrounds and tees, again the cores haven't dried enough to go through a mower and break them down. If the weather clears, Kieran and AG will be out there over the weekend working to return the course to playing condition for next weekend when we host the St Josephs Ambrose Tournament on Saturday, and the MCI & Associates 36 mixed foursomes on the Sunday. So unfortunately no golf this weekend at Dannevirke, which is sad, but simply cannot be helped. (Any alteration to this situation will be advised tomorrow night)

What can we do; Pahiatua and Takapau Golf Clubs have men's day on Saturday at 12 noon, Onga Onga, Norsewood and Pongaroa hold Sunday Club days, Further afield I will leave it to yourselves to make a call and get yourselves a place on their course. The new format HB Golf Club may be an option, especially for those playing round 2 of the Greenwood Cup in November. If all else fails there is always the lawn mower, garden assistants, or getting the paint brush onto that job that just doesn't get done, but has been promised before Christmas 2019 ! (Tui ad) .

CAPE TURNAGAIN MIXED FOURSOMES to be held on Sunday 27th October 2019. Cup of tea 11.30am tee off twelve noon. $30 per couple with meal supplied after golf. All Welcome. Inquiries to Cookie 3743828 or email sgcook@inspire.net.nz . There is also a men's field option for those not wishing to, or not having a partner to play foursomes.

Saturday November 2nd St Joesphs School Ambrose Tournament

Sunday November 3rd MCI & Associates 36 Hole Mixed Foursomes (Note; although not greatly used yet, we do include a men's section for those unable to find a female partner)

Saturday November 9th Interclub v Fielding at Fielding. Please advise Mike Matthews on mikematthews058@gmail.com if you are attending. If we have sufficient numbers, an appropriate sized bus will be booked

Management Committee Meeting Report 23/10/2019. Mike Matthews reported on the Inaugural Tararua Open, for the Motor Homes Ass'n on 14-16th February. This is a Tararua District Council sponsored event, playing Dannevirke, Pahiatua and Eketahuna over three days. This is a promote Tararua event, (more details to follow)

Defibrilator. Your Club has invested in this particular piece of equirpment, which I hope never gets used. Please take the time to have a look where it is stored, (yes outside in a cabinet) and make yourself aware of what you need to do in the event of it being required on the Course. The unit is in a locked cabinet, so first and foremost, you need to contact 111 STOP, advise the operator that you are at the Dannevirke Golf Club and that you need to access the defibrilator. They will access the code, and give it to you to open the cabinet. Then advise that you need an Ambulance. Option 2. Contact James Wailker via email 123waimarie@gmail.com, and he will give you the code, to place safely somewhere in your golf equipment so you can find it in an emergency. We ask that within your respective groups, Ie Seniors, Ladies, Thursday group, Friday boys, Club days etc make it know who has been trained to operate said unit, so that in the event of it being required, members know who yell out for. Do not be afraid to give it a go if needed, as the unit talks you through the process. A training night will take please in the near future (yet to be advised) to explain what the unit is and how to operate

Club Clothing. A reminder with Christmas fast approaching, that "Stitch Me" in Adelaide Road (turn right at the top of Victoria Ave, and the gate way is on the left before the top of the hill heading towards Cole Street) have stocks of club printed shirts jerseys and jackets. If you have a Dark Blue Jersey the you want the emblem put onto, that will do that as well. If its a well used jersey, showing signs of stress, the may refuse. This is a wondeful business they run from their home, and to call in and get a some club clothing may well suprise you what they do up there

Trophies: Do you have a tarnished Club Trophy sitting somewhere proudly at your home, well instead of playing golf Saturday, get it down, clean it up and either return it to the Club, or if it needs engraving with just your name for 2018, take it into the engraver opposite Property Brokers in High Street. with a printed label, your name and year. We can collect them from there.

That's it folk, Have a great Labour Weekend, and travel safely.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

Dannevirke Golf Club latest update...

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 16:25:03 GMT

Saturday 12th October; Original Greenwood Cup weekend , so nothing on this weeks calendar. remember we are now back to 11.30am Tee time on Saturdays. Keep matches flowing please. Our caterer Joy has had her holiday, so fresh food will be available again from this weekend

Sunday 13th October; Norsewood 27 Hole Stroke play Tournament. 8.30am tee off This is the last round of the Ruahine Rosebowl for 2019. Pigs might have to fly for Dannevirke to win it, but its a nice trophy made round to go around. Team, don't forget to take the Trophy to Norsewood Sunday. Good Luck

Greenwood Cup Results . Thanks to Brad Dippie, we have a summary of last weekend; (trainee Scribe!)

Saturday brought tough conditions with a warm but very windy day. First up we had Hastings and the score board of 9-1 showed a bit of a hiding however a lot of the matches came down to the last few holes. In the afternoon we had a slightly better showing with 6.5 - 3.5 against Maraenui and again a few close matches.

Sunday was a nicer day to play golf with no wind and softer greens from heavy rain over night. Napier were in fine form so we only managed to get two points in that match.

The team also had a side haggle with $10 in each and winner takes all for most birdies for the weekend, which was won by Pat Harrold having 7 birdies with 5 coming from his final match against Napier.

The team is looking forward to the next round at Hawks Bay where will have a full strength team back and a slightly easier draw.

Also huge thanks from the team to you Burtie for sponsoring our golf balls. Very much appreciated.

Greenkeeper Kieran. Kieran has some testing to do with the sprinklers on the greens and would like 40 or so 2 litre ice cream containers. He is partial to ice cream, but doesn't think he can eat 80 litres over the next couple of weeks. If you have some stashed in the pantry at home and wish to give them to Kieran, please leave them at the Greenkeeepers office door. If they are full please drop them at the office when the staff are there, so they can deal to the contents (Ice cream, cakes and biscuits all gratefully received)

Scribe is taking a week off to partake in the Turangi Leisure Lodge Golf week. Centennial Sunday, Taumaranui Monday, Reporoa Wednesday and Turangi Thursday. Looking forward to some sun, and evening re-hydration sessions.

What's On will resume Thursday 24th. Calendar says we are Coring on Monday 21st, and I have no reason to doubt that, The next edition of What's On will provide details of whats happening over Labour Week end, and a summary of how coring has gone. Request, Kieran or James, can you flick me an article for the 24th please? . Thanks

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

The Greenwood Cup and next years Bush Classic... Here is the latest from the club

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 20:25:23 GMT

Saturday 5th October; Greenwood Cup Waipukurau. We have a tough draw this weekend with Hastings first up Saturday, Maraenui in the afternoon and Napier Sunday morning. Wishing all players a successful weekend

On the home front, Matches can still be played, but please refer to Stephen Paewais notes from last week regarding tees etc, as there is a 3pm wedding on course (behind the 9th tee) so please assist by giving the wedding party and guests some space. Catering; because of the wedding and school holidays, there is no fresh food available for the next two weeks

Bush Classic 2020. Below is the Poster for next years 36 hole Bush Classic, held the weekend of 11th & 12th January. Saturday Pahiatua and Sunday Eketahuna.

Events coming up at home;

Saturday 2nd November; St Josephs School Ambrose Tournament (3 person teams) Followed by the Rugby World Cup Final

Sunday 3rd November MCI & Associates 36 Hole Mixed Foursomes

Saturday 9th November Interclub at Fielding This is a full club interclub, so please Seniors, Ladies, and Friday, Saturday & Sunday Men all included

Property Brokers Sign, To answer the question already asked, No the Club farm is not for sale, The sign on the corner of Tamaki River Road and SH2 is for Top Grass Farm, the Riley property formally Buster Gibsons, 2km up Tamaki Road.

Good luck to everyone playing matches this weekend, either at home or in Waipukurau. Brad Dippie is going to provide a Greenwood first round report for nextsweeks edition of What's On.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

Wiffin Cup, Greenwood Cup and CHB Open....Come and play some golf,

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:42:37 GMT

Saturday September 28th Wiffin Cup Rd 3 Matches. Any other matches that require playing, please keep them going. There is also I believe one Ladies Championship match being played on Saturday, so if a pair of ladies come up behind your four please let them through

Saturday September 28th The CHB Open is on this Saturday on the Waipukurau Golf Course. Weather looks to be not too bad.An ideal opportunity for Greenwood Cup players to get in a practice round. (The course is closed for a prior booking next Friday 4th October). At this point only players from the CHB and Onga teams have entered. Any from the other teams to let me know by Friday please. Steve Wyn-Harris (CC Waipukurau

Tuesday 1st October Next Tuesday October 1st, we are hosting the Vets from Carterton at Dannevirke. The usual tee off time is 10.30 am following a cuppa from about 9.45am. Hope for a good turn out,
Cheers Gus

Saturday October 5th Sunday October 6th Greenwood Cup Rounds 1-3 are being played at Waipukurau, Congratulations and best wishes to the following team

1	Harold, Patrick
2	Edsall, Chris
3	Prenter, Hamish
4	Dippie, Bradley
5	Lochead, Clay
6	Vigers, Greg
7	Gregory, Peter
8	Mason, Chris
9	Hikawai, Sydney	Saturday only
10	Hurrell, David

Timmy Bell will play Sunday in Syds place at number 9

Reserves George Freeman, John Garnett, Willie Veitch, Manager Richie Gray

Saturday October 5th . Please read the note from Stephen regarding the wedding on course on this day. In particular the 11am Tee Off despite information 2 weeks ago that we would be resuming 11.30am tee times effective this date ..

We have a private function at the Golf Club on 5 October. Rebekah Menzies is getting married with the ceremony taking place at the back of the 9th green. There will be a bit of activity around this area during the day as the family set up the area and the actual ceremony. Therefore tee off will be at 11 am and tees 1, 5 and 16 are to be used. No one is to start on 10 which means no one will finish on 9. Number 9 tee will be closed at 1.30 pm. The upstairs lounge will be closed from Friday so the family can decorate the lounge and will be available again on Sunday. There’ll be approximately 100 guests so the car park will be pretty full.

With the Greenwood Cup starting on 5 October I anticipate a smaller Saturday field and so there’ll be minimum disruption for members. We have about 6 of these functions at the Golf Club annually and while I appreciate there is some inconvenience, the functions generate quite a bit of extra income for the Golf Club and I thank members for their understanding and co operation. Thanks Stephen

Good Golfing one and all

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

The Greenwood Cup and other news from the club.

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:33:03 GMT

The Greenwood Cup and other news from the club...

Saturday 21st September Wiffin Cup Round 3 matches 11am Card Draw / Tee off (11.30 tee off resuming Saturday 5th October)

Saturday 5th Sun 6th October: Greenwood Cup Round 1-3 at Waipukurau. Our team will be announced next Thursday in What's On. Thanks to Richie Gray & Brad Dippie, for their work contacting all the players and finalising the team. I believe Brads the phone man, because Richie and cell phones have a rockie relationship. Don't forget the CHB Open 27 Hole Tournament Saturday September 28th Tee Off 8.30 if you want a practice round

Ladies; On Monday the HBPB women’s Interzone was played at Waipukurau between Southern, Central and Northern. It has been played since 1956. Northern have won this competition more times than any other team and were on a winning streak of 7 years. Not this year however as us Southern girls won this convincingly and included in the team of 16 the players from our club were Laura Hurrell, Di Adams, Marg Treacy and myself. Joy Charmley was first reserve but not needed. Gwen Murphy is the Southern Zone Rep and chose a top team this year.
We have our club champs finalists with myself vs Sue Burlace in the seniors, Joy Charmley vs Marg Treacy in the intermediates and Bernice Roche vs Cheryl Benson in the juniors.
The course is looking awesome at present and is a credit to our greenkeepers and volunteers. Thanks guys. Margaret

Management Committee: From last nights meeting, For anyone who pens a report for the Annual General Meeting, please start getting these together, as we need to get them to Gail by end of October for printing and posting. Carts: Graham Walker has taken one of our carts to Palmerston North where it will be fitted with new Lithium Batteries. Upgrading to these batteries is equivalent to reconditioning a car motor, so the balance of the carts will be upgraded when their batteries fail. The funding committee has been putting in applications for a cart replacement, so if successful, a new cart will appear at the Club. Roger Ransom, spoke on the work being carried out at the road entrance. The timber railings are to be replaced with rock cages, then filled with river rocks, as a symbol of the Tamaki River that weaves its way through the Club property, and is a provider of large quantities of metal. Signage and a symbol of Golf will be included , and visible from the main road. The defibrillator has arrived, but unfortunately with the incorrect cabinet. Once corrected and installed a training / information night will be held so that members are aware how to access and use the device, if circumstances ever arrive. Also discussed the possibility of notifying locals or Ruahine School, so they know where to get a device in an emergency. Further details will be provided in future editions of What's On

Best wishes to Raymond Martin. A facebook post informs us that Raymond had a stent put in today in Wellington. Will be home tomorrow. Wishing you a speedy recovery Raymond

Weather looks good for the weekend, so get out there and enjoy the magnificent conditions.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

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Dannevirke Golf Club.... So many opportunities to play golf.

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:45:08 GMT

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

The latest news and updates from the club

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 17:33:24 GMT

Takapau 30 Hole Strokeplay Tournament, Great to see a large turnout of Dannevirke players at Takapau. I believe 16 of us. Despite what you may have heard, I feel Takapau is back on track, and their course is in tidy condition, with al ot of spraying happening around the creek, fairways and greens all in good order. Some members who walked away from their Club a couple of years ago have returned, so here's hoping for a bright future for Takapau. Brad Dippie, Peter Gregory, Billy Te Ture and myself were mentioned in the trophy list, apologies if I missed some. I may have been put off by the fact Billy T was a Junior. Rosebowl was not good for us, finishing 5th and gaining one point.

Saturday 7th September 11am Tee Off Kitt Kerr Hape Simpson Foursomes. This competition was given some air time on Dannevirke radio last week by Pat Walshe, and was informed by a couple of our historians as to who they all were. Apparently at one time there were only three Trophies, but the late Bob Simpson donated the fourth as he and his partner could never make the top three. As has been mentioned before, it is the only men's foursomes competition on our calendar so come on out and join in.

Greenwood Cup, This years competition is coming up in early October, with rounds 1-3 being played at Waipukurau. Note the date change for anyone wanting to go and watch. The first weekend is October 5th and 6th (a change from the club programme)

Fielding Interclub. One of longest running inter clubs is coming up on Saturday 9th November. Keep this day free and join the club for a visit to Fielding

Hopefully we don't receive all the rain that is predicted so we can get a game in on Saturday. You can record the All Blacks v Tonga game being played in Hamilton Saturday afternoon, and watch it when you get home.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

Kitt Kerr Hape Simpson Foursomes & Takapu 30 Hole Strokeplay Tournament

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:38:45 GMT

Saturday 31st August Takapau 30 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. (Rosebowl Event) 8.00am start, Cuppa Tea at 7.30

"The van is heading north, so good luck to all who travel in the van"

Dannevirke golf Club 11am card Draw

Manawatu v Hawkes Bay Rep Fixture; Unconfirmed when going to press.

Saturday 7th September Kitt Kerr Hape Simpson Foursomes. Has been mentioned previously, but to our new members, come along and join up with another member for 18 holes of foursomes. The match committee will assist with pairing. The format is one ball playing alternate shots. Add the two handicaps, and divide by two for an end of round nett. Top four netts take out the four trophies listed above.

GHB & PBW ; Golf Hawkes Bay and Poverty Bay Women , update from Wayne Mudgeway ( Acting Administrator)

Good afternoon to you all.

I write to inform the golfing fraternity of Hawkes Bay of an important appointment for the HB Golf Association that comes into place on Monday.

Many of you will be aware that in recent times we advertised for an Administrative Manager for the Association.

After advertising and interviewing we are pleased to announce that Andrew Jones (otherwise known as AJ) will start in the role as of this coming Monday 26th August 2019.

AJ’s role will be part time (approximately 20 hours per week) but there is flexibility within the hours - some weeks will demand more, some weeks less but the role is based on 20 hours per week.

AJ’s background to the job started with the Remuera GC in Auckland where after working with the Clubs Administrator for 5 years, he was offered the role on his own which he did for another 4 years. In 2015 he had the opportunity to start a NZPGA Apprenticeship, which enabled him to broaden his experience and expertise within the golf industry. In June 2017 (halfway through the apprenticeship) he was offered the opportunity to become the assistant professional at the Hastings Golf Club under Brett Allan, while completing his PGA apprenticeship. He completed the PGA training in 2018, his training covering golf coaching, game development, small business and management. AJ will continue to work in the Hastings pro shop part time.

So as you can see, AJ has an understanding of most things golf and after some initial help and guidance from the board, we anticipate AJ making the role his own before too long. I will be available to help as/if he needs it and Jack Sanders will continue with his role; looking after the finances so that AJ can concentrate on the golf.

AJ can be contacted through this email address ( info@hbgolfassociation.co.nz ) or mobile 021-316775.

I am still on the board and available if anything needs to be sorted, but in about a month I’ll leave the email contact responsibility in AJ’s capable hands. After then, my email contact address will be wayne@mudgways.co.nz

We look forward to a good relationship between AJ, the board, the clubs, the selectors, the referees and of course the players. ( Wayne Mudgeway )

Great these articles from other people, makes my job so much easier. Looks like a good weekend coming up so get our there and enjoy the game.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt, Club Scribe

Wiffin Cup and Takapau 30 hole Strokeplay Tournament

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:46:23 GMT

Saturday 24th August 11am Tee Off; Wiffin Cup Round 2 match play

Saturday 31st August; Takapau 30 hole Strokeplay Tournament, 8am Tee Off. If we can get names in this week, they can go through to Tom who might do a pre draw.

Handicap Change: Yes handicaps changed yesterday, and with Stephen away he asked me to print the sheets. I can and I will, but they may not be there until Saturday morning.

Management Committee Meeting; held Wednesday 21st August. Club in good heart currently, competitions are moving along well, the new weekend catering is popular with the members, particularly the hot food. Subscriptions, there are a few members in arrears which is disappointing. If you have overlooked paying your subscription, please deal to it ASAP, as the financial year for the club end 30th September. The easiest way to pay your Sub is to commence payments in October, either $10 weekly or $43.50 monthly. When the accounts come out in March, you will be 6 months in advance, and the remaining balance will be cleared by September. Any members unsure of their balance please contact Miranda at dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz

Saturday 7th September. Kitt, Kerr, Hape Simpson Foursomes. Time to start planning who you wish to play with in this competition. To our newer members, speak to the office starter over the next week or two, and they will put you in contact with other players looking for a partner. This is the one and only day in a year the men play foursomes, so lets do it.

Have a good weekend folks. If you are heading away to with the Cape Turnagain Club Tour, don't over do it.

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

Updates from the last tournament and new chances to play golf at the club

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 17:43:25 GMT

Saturday 17th August Lui Paewai Trophy 11am Card Draw Tee Off. Zane Gregory defending his title from 2018

Saturday 24th August. Wiffin Cup Round 2 Matches

Saturday 31st August. Takapau 30 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. (Rosebowl) 8am Start, 7.30am Cup Of Tea. All day Gross & Nett, Afternoon Stableford. Senior and Junior men's groups plus ladies. $30 includes lunch.

Eagles Visit, Last weekend I joined Shaun Morgans, Gavin Cook, Max Charmley & Stephen Prenter for a trip to Mahia. We went onto Gisbourne and played Poverty Bay Saturday, then combined with the Mahia members and a handful of Poverty Bay Eagles plus a large contingent of HB Eagles members for a round at Mahia on Sunday. Great golfing conditions, and for those looking for a new experience, I recommend the 9 hole Mahia Links Course. Rewarding for the straight hitters and punishing for the errant, greens are in very good order and the layout is challenging. Highly recommend. Stephen is obviously getting far to much practice now he is retired, taking out top spot at Poverty Bay, and claiming overall winner over two days, although that was not actually a competition.

Good luck to all having a go at getting their name on the Lui Paewai Trophy. Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on at the Dannevirke Golf Club this week?

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 18:05:26 GMT

SHB 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. I can report on a very Tournament last Saturday. Despite the wind and rain Friday and right through the night, the day dawned calm yet cool, and in the afternoon, clear blue sky's. A field of 42 men , 20 senior and 22 junior plus 3 ladies. SHB Champion for 2019 is Brad Truesdale. Result sheets are at the Club and I didn't have time today to retrieve them, so apologies about the lack of results. Mike Matthews asked that I acknowledge Kieran and Billy T for mowing the greens, and finishing in time for Billy to play. To Barbara, and Nola the lunch and evening meal cooks, the members who arrived early and checked all the bunkers, and his scoring assistants Willie Veitch and Timmy Bell. Also Tony Peeti and his helpers for running raffles upstairs. Lastly our sponsor Adam Webster from Lion, and of course Mike himself who had everything under control when I contacted him Thursday with an old check list of actions required. Good work Mike .

Saturday 10th August. Card draw 11am Sattrup & Brannigan matches to be continued please, along with any first round Wiffin Cup matches that haven't been played yet.

Saturday 17th August: Lui Paewai Trophy. A spectacular trophy to have your name on. Best Stableford on the day. Defending Champion Zane Gregory. In racehorse terms, the track didn't suit him last Saturday. May have needed the run. A repeat of his 41 points from last year is there somewhere.

Saturday 31st Takapau 30 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. Round 4 Rosebowl Competition.

Manawatu v Hawkes Bay @ Dannevirke

Pacific Golfer July 2019 Edition: Interesting articles in this magazine with copies just inside the door at the Club house. One on Royal Wellington being involved in a video on improving air quality. They are planting out of the way areas in native grasses rather than mowing. The other article of interest was the answer from Dave Mangin GM of Championship and Golf Operations, answering a queston on placing.

Questions "The preferred lie or placing is for the condition of the course, so how can placing on your own mowed fairway be correct" "If the condition of the course is such that a placing is needed, surely 15cm place on all closely mowed fairways" would be the correct rule ! Answer from Dave, The Local rule should read. "When a players ball lies in a part of the general area cut to fairway height or less the player may take free relief once by placing the original ball or another ball in and playing it from the relief area" Specify the size of the area, such as one club length, one scorecard length or 15cm.

In essence what Dave is debating is, If you want to protect your fairways, and have placing, then the placing should be on the surface you are playing, not the hole you are playing. Interesting!!

Take a copy of the magazine home, have a read then return it to the table for someone else. We get about 10 or do copies each month. Always a good read.

Good golfing folks

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

Ruahine Rosebowl - 27 hole Strokeplay Tournament this Saturday....

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 17:32:59 GMT

Saturday 3rd August; SHB 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. (Ruahine Rosebowl) 8am Cuppa, 8.30am Tee Off $30 Entry fee includes, competition, twos and lunch. Please bring a plate for the shared tea, which is a vote of thanks to our country clubs for the hospitality we receive when visiting their Tournaments. Adam Webster is on board again this year with his Lion Sponsorship, so please take the time to thank Adam for his support of our Tournament.

Saturday 17th August; Lui Paewai Trophy. Best Stableford on the day from all players. A spectacular trophy, well worth getting your name on this one.

Club News:

Greenkeeper; A name well known to many in the golfing circles. A G (Anthony) Little is coming on board as an assistant to Kieran. Anthony has vast experience, and will assist Kieran complete his apprenticeship, as well as pass on his years of experience. Welcome AG to our staff.

Trundler Shed: With the new door on the shed comes a new lock. It appears some members are having a degree of difficulty with the lock but Peter Greatbatch asked me to convey this message. The lock is electronic, so when the numbers are entered the barrels have to spin around to allow the door to open. After entering the numbers, watch the lock until the green light goes out, Now the door will open. If you try while the light is on, it won't open. Patience people!

Ladies; Last Wed 24th July we held a very successful “Toast to Life Members” where past and present lady members were invited to a luncheon at the clubhouse. We also helped Edith Martin celebrate her 95th birthday with cake, flowers and punch. This event was organised superbly by Jad Suttor and Gail Borlase and all current lady golfers provided the lunch and decorated the dining area. Twin sets and pearls in evidence, along with waitresses attired appropriately and a sing along on the piano accompanied by Elaine the Piano Lady dressed as Elton all made for a great affair.

We have our last Pennants on Monday but we are not in the running for top prize this year. We have started our Club Championships Rounds with 6 Seniors, 8 Intermediates and 4 Juniors Qualifying.

Porangahau are looking for some lady players to play with their men or with their own partner on Sunday 4th August in a mixed Foursomes of anyone is interested ring Marilyn Forrest.

Photos and article can be seen in last weeks Bush Telegraph. Margaret

Please support our 27 Hole Tournament this Saturday, there is no fear of a frost, as a breeze is forcast. Well maybe more than a breeze. We will be hosting our other Rosebowl Clubs, Pongaroa, Cape Turnagain, Norsewood and Takapau, plus Michael has a couple of out of town entries. Please be early, or phone the Club on 374 8248, if you are running late so the field can be finalised and on the course at 8.30am. Late entries may be teeing off number 7.

Have a good weekend, and good golfing everyone.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on at the club this week? check it out here...

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 17:31:17 GMT

Saturday 20th July; Clear day on the programme. 11am Card Draw

Saturday 27th July; Wiffin Cup Round One Matchplay. Draw to be in What's On 27th July

Saturday 3rd August SHB 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. 8.30am Tee Off

Clubhouse News;

A reminder to members the lounge has been hired for a birthday on Saturday 20 July. Therefore the bar will close at 5.30 pm to allow the Cordell’s to set up the room for their function. Last week we had Emily Mott’s 40th birthday which went very well, thanks to everyone for cooperating and supporting these events which provides extra income for the Golf Club. The next function is on Saturday 5 October, Rebekah Menzies wedding Regards Stephen.

Contributions to Whats' On . We occasionally have new or different events on our Course that I am sure members would enjoy reading about. More than happy to include them. All that I require is an email me by 5pm Thursday and I can copy and paste it, as with Stephens message above.. Any Club event Mens, ladies or Seniors. I believe we have had the clash of the ranges, arranged between Brad Dippies and Craig Nash. Would one of you fine gentlemen please provide an account of the match for next Thursday? Thanks

Keep those matches flowing for Sattrup & Brannigan and Presidents.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

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This week at the Dannevirke Golf Club

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:25:25 GMT

Saturday 20th July; Clear day on the programme. 11am Card Draw

Saturday 27th July; Wiffin Cup Round One Matchplay. Draw to be in What's On 27th July

Saturday 3rd August SHB 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. 8.30am Tee Off

Clubhouse News;

Contributions to Whats' On . We occasionally have new or different events on our Course that I am sure members would enjoy reading about. More than happy to include them. All that I require is an email me by 5pm Thursday and I can copy and paste it, as with Stephens message above.. Any Club event Men's, ladies or Seniors. I believe we have had the clash of the ranges, arranged between Brad Dippies and Craig Nash. Would one of you fine gentlemen please provide an account of the match for next Thursday? Thanks

Keep those matches flowing for Sattrup & Brannigan and Presidents.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

This week at the Dannvirke Golf Club

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:37:29 GMT

Saturday 13th July; Presidents Cup Round 2 Matchplay 11am Card Draw

A reminder also if you haven't been out for a day or two, the Sattrup & Brannigan Competiton draw is up and running, so please keep an eye on matches that need to be played.

Saturday 3rd August. 27 Hole SHB Strokeplay Tournament (Ruahine Rosebowl Round 3)

This is the major men's Tournament on our calendar, so please keep this day free, and join us. As has become tradition over the past couple of years, please bring a plate for a shared dinner. Our way of thanking our Country Clubs for the way they host us at their Tournaments.

Weekend Catering: Joy Raffaelli (High School Caterer) plus the cater for our recent Sisters Club Weekend, is bringing out sandwiches and burgers on Saturday and Sunday. The food will be in the unmanned shop, and is being sold on an honesty basis. Joy is keen to pursue opportunities with the Club so please support her.

Just spent two weeks on a Vietnam & Thailand Golf Tour hosted by Andrew Henare NZPGA Golf Professional at Napier Golf Club. The tour was a combination of sight seeing, culture and six rounds of golf, three in each country. The courses were spectacular. In Vietnam ( Hoi An) out from Danang, we played Montgomery Links, Ba Na Hills and Danang Golf Club, and in Thailand south of Bangkok, we played Banyan Golf Club, Black Mountain and Alpine Golf Club. Spectacular but difficult to play was Ba Na Hills in Vietnam, this course is set up with lights for night golf In Thailand Black Mountain had the most impressive stone work around all their water, which was either across or beside every hole, and Alpine Golf Club was a little easier to play. Andrew intends to take this tour annually, with advertising for next years trip starting shortly. We had 13 golfers, I believe Andrew would like to have a party of 16 golfers. We had a travel guide in each country that helped us navigate the markets, food stalls and night life. A great trip that I would recommend if these two countries are on your bucket list, and very inexpensive.

That's it folk, getting back to NZ winter temperatures versus the 32 - 39 of the past two weeks.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

This week at the Dannevirke Golf Club

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 17:20:29 GMT

Saturday 22nd June 11am Card Draw, Sattrup & Brannigan early matches. A reminder that the early matches are the 7 matches required to be played to make the final 16. These were listed in last weeks What's On, so please try and get these played before Saturday 6th July

Sunday 23rd June. POSTPONEMENT Norsewood Golf Club 27 hole Rosebowl Tournament. The Norsewood Club have advised they have postponed their Tournament until early spring because of on course issues. New date to be advised in due course. Don't forget our own 27 Hole Tournament is set down for Saturday August 3rd.

Greenwood Cup; An update on our unfortunate situation. As was mentioned a week or two back, the Greenwood Cup has been rescheduled because date clashes which are out of our control. Second to that, the new dates of Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October presented us with another issue. That being the Club is booked for a wedding on Saturday 5th. The wedding is taking place on the course late afternoon, which could have been accommodated had it been a Club day, but not with 80 players on the Course. Presenting our dilemma to GHB Match Committee, the decision has been made to swap the first three round with the 2020 hosts Waipukurau. Please accept that Club hireage is part of our business, and the booking would not have been made on a Greenwood weekend, except when that date changes as is the case this year.

One other matter regarding Greenwood, Takapau Golf Club are challenging the new Central Hawkes Bay Team to the 8th position. Remember Waipukurau ceased after last years Greenwood to replaced by CHB, with players drawn from Waipukurau, Waipawa and Porongahau. Challenge date is Sunday July 28th at HB Golf Club.

Wiffin Cup. I beleive we finished with about 30 qualifying, so Timmy Bell has produced the draw. No concerns though, the first round of Match play is not until Saturday 27th July.

Thats it folk, not to much to report tonight. What's On is taking a break for two weeks, so no need to check your emails for the next two weeks

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

Coronation Cup final results and other news

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 17:28:08 GMT

Evening all,

Coronation Cup Finals. ( Supplied by Wayne Mudgeway)

The 2019 Coronation Cup finals were played at OngaOnga last Saturday and Sunday.The 4 teams that won through to the final were Te Pohue from Zone 1, Napier from Zone 2, Porongahau from Zone 3 and Pongaroa in Zone 4. Saturday weather was rather cold, windy and wet at times, but Sunday was a brilliant day weather wise. The hosting club OngaOnga did an outstanding job which made the weekend flow very well so special thanks to John Swinburne and his team for looking after everybody.

After the Saturday play it was very even, with maybe Te Pohue holding a slight advantage in games but come Sunday, Napier took full advantage of the improved conditions, being unbeaten with 8 wins and 4 halves across the 12 players.

Napier took out the cup with 6 points from 3 wins, while the other three teams went turnabout, beating each other, all having 1 win each, so 2 points each.

Congratulations to Napier GC and the players involved for the win – unbeaten on the last day speaks for itself, a great achievement. Robin Daley, a Golf HB and Golf NZ life member presented the trophy to Gerry Gray, the Napier captain.

Finally, thanks to Russell Burns who looked after the day for Golf HB and again to John and OngaOnga for the presentation of the course and the catering.

We now look forward to 2020.

Saturday 15th June Card Draw 11am (Note the new tee time) This is only a mid winter tee time, which will return to 11.30am in a few weeks time. Wiffing Cup Qualifying Top 32 Players Card Draw

Sattrup & Brannigan; With 23 pairs entered this year, we have 7 matches to be played to get down to the final 16. Pairs were drawn at random. The matches required to be played are P Drummond & T Peeti v P Leogreen & B Burt, T Bell & M Hutana, v R Howerth & J B Holm, B & S Poole v S Paewai & M B Lilo, A Prasad & N Evans v C Mason & Z Gregory, I Harrowfield & G Freeman v V Hales & W Ridge, R Gray & B Mott v P Wilson & M Filer, G Terry & T Small v J Bassett and C Fisher. Can these matches please be completed before Saturday 6th July. Draw sheet in the clubhouse from Saturday.

Sunday 23rd June . Norsewood 27 Hole Ruahine Rosebowl Tournament. 8am Cup of Tee, 8.30am Tee Off

Management Committee. It is with regret that our Committee has received the resignation of our Green Keeper Brian Gear. Brian has decided to move to Australia (Kalgoolie) Wishing you all the best for your new adventure. An appropriate farewell will be advertised in the near future. We also have Maria Adams retiring from here catering and Shop / Camping etc duties. Both matters are before the management Committee Meeting Monday 17th June

With 116mm rain over the last 24 hours,(my rain gauge) I can assure you the summer run will be gone now for a while. We will see how it all soaks in in the new day or so.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

The latest results and news on Dannevirke golf

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:42:06 GMT

Sisters Club. from Stephen

Another successful tournament was held at Queens Birthday weekend with 70 plus players competing on Sunday. Thanks to all those that played or helped in some way during the 3 days our Sister Club visitors were in Dannevirke. The results were like the weather, abysmal! Patea were first with an average 32.6 followed by Weedons 32.5, Rarangi 31.9 and Dannevirke 31.4. Brooke Hale from Rarangi shot a 66 on Sunday to win the Alex Burgen Memorial Cup. For Dannevirke Laura Hurrell with 41 points was the top Dannevirke golfer on a count back from Chris Peck followed by daylight!

Next year it’s off to Blenhiem and hopefully some of the members new to this tournament might consider turning out again. In 2021 Patea will host the 50th playing of the event and it was agreed by the Club Captains that we will participate in that tournament. Everyone involved would agree there’s great camaraderie between all involved with a lot of banter and laughter happening on the course and in the Clubhouse.

Once again a huge thanks to everyone who supported the tournament.

Saturday June 8th Card Draw 11.30am Tee Off

Sat 8th / Sunday 9th Coronation Cup Finals; Onga Onga. Best wishes to our Zone 3 winners Pongaroa for the weekend at Onga Onga

Eagles Golfing Society of HB. On Tuesday last a contingent of Eagles came to Dannevirke to play with the Tuesday Seniors. On a cool but otherwise pleasant day, there was a field of about 40 players. As mentioned last week, after golf Robin Daily was presented with Honorary Membership to the Eagles Golfing Society, Robin joins the two other Honorary Members Sir Brian Lochore and Julian Robertson. Kevin Pike from Waipukurau (born Dannevirke ) provided the history of RB, Also to speak were Brian Doyle, John Dorreen and Kim Southerden. Congratulation RB

After last weekend and Tuesday I'm a bit gun shy on weather conditions, so hopefully Saturday will dawn a pleasant day, and we can all head out to the course for a round of golf.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on this weekend at the Dannevirke Golf Club?

Thu, 30 May 2019 17:38:09 GMT

Pennants Final, Our Handicap Division 5 team made the finals this year in their first year competing, but unfortunately fell to Napier 6 / 3 last Sunday. Attached are the Results from last Sunday.Interesting for the ten finals, the top seed took out five finals and second seed the remaining five .

Saturday 1st June / Sunday 2nd June. As you are all aware, we host the 48th Annual Sisters Club Tournament this weekend. The field size for Saturday is around 70. made up from Patea 18, Weedons 18, Rarangi 13 and ourselves 21, plus a few more playing Sunday being the Tournament Day. Great to have both Johnny and Frank Edwards playing Sunday. Frank travelled for many years to this Tournament, so good to have him in the field. Tee off 10.30am using tees 1,2,5,10,11,13,and 16. . The weekend programme commences with a Meet & Greet from 6pm onward s at the Merrylees Hotel tomorrow night. Saturday is practice day, followed by a meal at the Clubhouse, and a free night. Sunday again golf at 10.30am, fines session and meal at the Clubhouse, and then back to the Merrylees to dance the night away, with a band put on by the Hotel. It was our intention to put the weekend draws in tonight's What's On, but Stephen couldn't get his attachment email to leave his sent box, Draws for both days will be at the Merrylees tomorrow night

Tuesday June 4th . On Tuesday the Golf H B Eagles are coming to visit and play with our Seniors. Following Golf a presentation is to be made to R B Dailey, making him an Honorary Member of the H B Eagles Golfing Society. Anyone wishing to be at the Clubhouse for the Presentation, should be there before 2pm (approx) .

Well here we go again folks, another shocking weather forecast for the weekend, but as you know, when they predict bad weather it doesn't happen. Best wishes to all for your Golfing endeavors, being Sisters Club, Taumaranui Tournament, or the Onga Onga 27 Hole Tournament on Sunday. If travailing, travel safely,

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

The Latest news from the Club

Thu, 23 May 2019 17:20:03 GMT

Evening all,

Coronation Cup. Our team competed very well at Pongaroa last weekend, but came up short against the local team, finishing in second place. Pongarora turned on a reasonably fine but cool and windy at times weekend, with their normal very high standard of hospitality. My congratulations to Alan Small, for the condition of their greens. I don't beleive in the 30 odd years I've been playing Pongaroa, I have ever seen their greens in such great condition. They are a challenge to chip onto if your don't play a high ball, but the putting surface was a credit to Alan. At the end of play Pongaroa were declared the winners with 6 points, beating all three competing Clubs. We were in second place with four points from two wins.We lost to Pongaora 7 / 5, and beat Cape Turnagain 8 / 4, and Norsewood 8 1/2 to 3 1/2. Bill Newland and his local knowledge took out our Mackie Cup having three wins, and Doug Stewart was unbeaten as well with two wins and a half. Many more games went right to the 18th, so we were very competitive. Thanks to all who gave up their weekend to play, and also Stephen Paewai, Tony Peeti and Syd Hikiwai for coming out Sunday to caddy.

Saturday 25th May. Presidents Cup Qualifying Round. Top 16 nett scores go through to make up the field.

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Sattrup & Brannigan Four ball best ball knock out competition. Have you got your partner sorted. If so write your names up on the sheet on Saturday ( or contact Mike) otherwise ask around on Saturday, and get a partner. The draw for this years competition will be done after play in the Clubhouse on Saturday.

Sunday 26th May Pennants Final Our Handicap 5 team made the finals and play Napier, at HB Golf, teeing of the 10th tee at 9am. The finals team is Vaughan Hales, Bill Newland Thomas Kugeleign, Gavin Henricksen, Ray Ward and J B Holm

June 1st - 2nd . Sisters Club at Dannevirke. Next Friday evening near on 50 players from Weedons, Rarangi and Patea will descend on Dannevirke for the annual tournament. Friday has a meet and greet at the Merrylees Hotel., with play commencing at 10.30 (Shot gun start) both Saturday and Sunday. Additional details have been provided previously, but if any other members want to be included in the draw, please contact Stephen Paewai. We have a need please for some trundlers for the weekend. If you have a spare trundler or two, please tie a name label on, and leave at or in the trundler shed this weekend or next week. We have a need for about 30 trundlers.

Last night Management Committee Meeting Meeting. Its good to see this years Committee continuing with a few upgrades around the club. Vaughan Hales, is dealing with the tee and sponsor signs, Peter Greatbatch is coordinating maintenance projects on the rental house, and club room changing rooms, and Roger Ransom, is working on an upgrade to the road entrance.. Through What's On we will provide drawings of the entrance, but for those who travel to Palmerston, he is looking at the rock cages like outside the engineering workshop at the bottom of the Saddle Road, Ashhurst side

Our Caterer Maria Adams have given notice that she wishes to retire, and is finishing mid June. Stephen Paewai has put together an overview of Maria's week, (attached), we ask that members have a read through, and have a chat to anyone you may think would like to take on this role. Stephen Paewai as Clubhouse Manager, is happy to have a chat with anyone interested. One lady had shown interest, but the has decided not to proceed. There is potential there for someone wanting to use their catering skills for private functions.

That's it folks, hope you have a good weekend, and best of luck to the Pennant team

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

Championship Final this Saturday

Fri, 10 May 2019 08:25:00 GMT

Evening all,

Lots to cover tonight. Saturday is Championship Finals day, With the change in dates this year, we have one minor glitch.

Wedding

On Saturday 11 May the Club has been hired out to Ray and Doreen Black for their son’s wedding. Therefore the upstairs lounge will not be available on Friday and Saturday.

Not a problem, Championships are on the Course, the wedding is in the Clubhouse. Downstairs lounge will be used for after match and Trophy presentations. Speaking of Trophies, if you won one last year and took it home, please return it Saturday for Presentation (cleaned of course}

Saturday 11th May Club Championships and Plate finals:

36 Hole Finals No 1 Tee

8.30am Junior A Warren Ridge v Pat Leogreen

8.35am Intermediate B Zane Gregory v Warren Brausch

8.40am Intermediate A Vaughan Hales v Craig Evans

8.45am Senior Patrick Harold v Brad Truesdale

27 Hole Final

10am Junior B John Timu v Gavin Henricksen

Plate Finals and other;

11.30am Senior Semi Final; Clay Lochead v David Hurrell Brad Dippie v Willie Veitch

11.35 Intermediate A Quarter Finals Ian Harrowfiled v Stan Truesdale Shaun Baxter v Ray Ward

11.40 Int B Final Roger Ransom v Phil Wilson Card Draw

11.45 Richard Howeth v Chick Fisher Card Draw (the winner of this plays Maurice Filer, and that winner contests the final against Chappy Maniapoto

All other members Card Draw

Sunday 12th May Round 5 GHB Pennants; 11am tee off if not stated otherwise

Championship 1 11am At Dannevirke Dannevirke v Onga Onga

Championship 3 at Maraenui Dannevirke v Hawkes Bay (Note below)

Handicap 1 at Maraenui Dannevirke v Napier (Note below)

Handicap 3 at Maraenui Dannevirke v Wairoa (Note below)

Handicap 4 at Hastings Dannevirke v Wairoa Tee Times 10.25am, 10.32am and 10.39am

Handicap 5 at Hawkes Bay Dannevirke v Onga Onga

NOTE: Maraenui sent tee times, which I received at work, emailed to home for tonights What's On, Unfortunately I can't open their attahcment, so I will text Captains tee times tomorrow

Note 2 from Wayne Mudgway

Round 5; participating handicap division players will randomly have some cards checked to see that they have been handed in afterwards (especially the high scoring ones!!??) – again, please be sure to tell your players to hand those cards in as is required by the rules of golf! " Its a NZ Golf Ruling regarding handicap Matchplay not a Mudgy one so please Captains collect and hand in 6 cards, Scribe"

Saturday 18th May Coronation Cup Zone play at Pongaroa. Congratulations to the team selected by the match committee, and best wishes at Pongaroa

1 Chris Mason

2 Timmy Bell

3 Willy Veitch

4 Mike Matthews

5 Richard Te Ture

6 Vaughan Hales

7 Bryan Burt

8 Bill Newlands

9 Zane Gregory

10 Jim Bob Holm

11 Doug Stewart

12 Rodney Henricksen

Reserves: Raymond Martin, Stephen Paewai, Adam Webster, Chris Peck

Sisters Club

A list is up outside the men’s lockers for those either interested in playing or helping at the Sisters Club event on the 1st and 2nd of June. We’re expecting close to 60 visitors so any help would be appreciated. Dannevirke have won the last 2 events so given home advantage we would like to get a large number of players. With one card in five being dropped from the scoring the larger the team the bigger the advantage.

A final note. Please remember I retired at the last AGM as the Club Captain, so pleeeease stop calling me about matches, etc etc, its not my call. Please contact Mike Matthews (Club Captain) on 021 402043 or mikematthews058@gmail.com . As the Club Scribe, I'm doing What's On, that's it.

Best wishes for all competing in the Championships, Plate Finals and Pennants on Sunday. See you at the office Sunday night

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

Get the latest news from the club

Thu, 02 May 2019 17:31:29 GMT

A few items to cover this week, so while I have the time here is this weeks What's On

Pennants , Wayne Mudgeway sent through a very good summary after 4 rounds, with one round to go on Sunday 12th May. You can all see where your team is and what your chances are of making the finals, if you haven't already.

Round 4 of pennants was held on Sunday and like the third day in a Golf Major, it was “moving day”. After the days results, some teams are now already into the finals and some teams are definitely not.

However, there are some amazingly close contests going on that will only establish the finalists once the results are in after round 5.

Thank you to those responsible for getting the results in this week, I hardly had to chase at all and just me being busy at work has held me up getting them out until now.

In Championship 1 Napier and Hastings top the table but Maraenui, OngaOnga and Hawkes Bay can make it with big wins in the last week.

In Championship 3; well who would know? – Hawkes Bay (25.5 games won), Hastings (25.5 also) and Napier( 24) all have 6 points so it is down to the wire. Hastings play Napier and Hawkes Bay play Dannevirke who could also make it if they happened to have a big win over Hawkes Bay.

In Handicap 1 Te Pohue and Wairoa lead the way with 6 points but both play teams on 4 points but can make it by winning and increasing the number of games won. Very close there.

In Handicap 3 Karamu are home, but 4 teams are in contention for the other finalist spot.

In Handicap 4 Maraenui are into the finals and whoever wins between Wairoa and Dannevirke will meet them in the final.

In Handicap 5 Dannevirke and Napier have made the finals with a week to go.

As per normal, these are the results as I have calculated – if anyone sees anything different, please give me a call.

In round 5 single divisions are being played at Dannevirke (C1) ,Takapau (H2) and Hawkes Bay (H5) so presume about an 11.00am tee off.

Hastings are hosting C2 & H4 and a draw has been made up and I believe most clubs have received direct from Hastings (however, I will send it again) and C3, H1 and H3 are all being held at Maraenui. When Phil and the team at Maraenui get a draw sorted I will send it out as well.

So a summary of results is attached, along with the draw for the fifth and final round.

Sister Clubs :

The Dannevirke Golf Club is hosting this year’s Sisters Club event. On Saturday 1 June and Sunday 2 June we will be hosting between 50 and 60 visitors from the Patea, Rarangi and Weedons Golf Clubs. The Dannevirke Golf Club initiated this event in 1972 meaning almost 50 years of involvement, quite some record. Therefore we are asking members to give their full support to this event. This support can take many forms, we need players, we’re looking at an unprecedented 3 peat, having won the last 2 events! As with any tournament we require help with morning tea, scoring and the bar. We’re also looking for donations of a bottle of wine or a bottle of spirits for approaches and the raffle. If you can help in anyway please contact Stephen Paewai, Bryan Burt or Peter Greatbatch.

Coronation Cup; The match committee met tonight and has finalised the Coronation Cup team to play at Pongaroa on Sat / Sun 18th / 19th May. As is tradition the tteam will we read out at the cape turnagain Tournament on Sunday, and will be printed next Thursday

Saturday 4th May Card Draw 11.30am tee Off

Sunday 5th May; Cape Turnagain 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. Round 2 Ruahine Rosebowl 8am cup of tea, 8.30am Tee Off

Saturday 11th May; Club Championship Finals. Looking at the result sheets, it looks like we are ready to go. Any non completed matches will hopefully be cleared up this weekend. A draw will be published next Thursday

New member Shane Catherall, has moved here from Tauranga and needs to put in a few cards to get a handicap. Welcome to Dannevirke Shane.

Not sure that I will make the fairways this weekend, but to those finishing matches Saturday or heading to the coast Sunday, all the very best.

Good Golfing,

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on at the Dannevirke Golf Club?

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 03:17:58 GMT

Saturday 27th April. Championship and Plate Semi Finals. Most groups are up todate, with three games being played today Anzac day. BTruesdale, beating G Vigers, V hales beating S Poole, and in the plate competition JB Holm beat P Greatbatch. Remember Finals weekend is set for may 11th, so please keep in contact with your opponents and get these games played.

Sunday 28th April. Round 4 GHB Pennants. Note, as daylight saving has finished, the start time is now 11am. Hopefully tomorrow we will get Tee times from Napier Golf Club, as they are hosting three grades on Sunday Champ 1 and 3 and handicap 3

Champ 1 Dvke v HB @ Napier

Champ 3 Dvke v Onga Onga @ HB

Handicap1 Dvke v Maraenui @ Wairoa

Handicap 3 Dvke v Maraenui @ Napier

Handicap 4 Dvke v Hastings @ Maraenui

Handicap 5 Dvke v Karamu @ Onga Onga

Saturday 4th May. Card draw 11.30am

Sunday 5th May Cape Turnagain 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament (Round 2 Ruahine Rosebowl) 8.30 tee off

Today we had a good field tee off just after noon, competing for the Waitahora Cup plus men v ladies. Waitahora Cup was taken out by Mike Matthews, and the men won the challenge with the ladies. Four ladies competed, and scored very well, but the shear numbers assisted the men.

Management Committee, from the last Meeting I can inform the Club that we have received $20,000 from Pub Charity for the replacement of our Roughs mower. Brian & Kieran have trialled a couple of units, so we should see the new mower out there shortly. The ladies had completed two rounds of pennants with a 4.5 to 3.5 win over Hastings and a 6 to 2 win over Combined.

Maria Adams: Maria has made it known to members of the Committee that she wishes to retire from her current position. She has an ankle injury that requires attention, plus her grand daughters are getting jobs now and are unable to assist her on large day. Currently Maria is there 4 days a week Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, between 11am and finishes up between 2 and 3 pm. Maria is great with our campers, as she speaks more than one language, so is great welcoming person for our international guests. If we have anyone out there who would be interested in taking on this role, or asking questions regarding the role, please contact either Stephen Paewai or Tony Peeti.

Best of luck to those playing Championship and plate rounds on Saturday, and to all playing Pennants on Sunday.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

Dannevirke Golf Club latest news 11.4.19

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 17:39:40 GMT

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Listening to the rain on the roof is a pleasant sound, and just what we need at the Course, to get some grass on the fairways before winter sets in.

Saturday 13th April Pahiatua Inter Club @ Dannevirke. 10.45 Cup of tea, 11.30 Tee Off Card Draw.

Tony Lozell from Pahiatua confirmed today they are coming, but not sure on the numbers.

Sunday 14th April. GHB Pike Cup at Waipukurau 10.30am Tee Off . We have two teams entered . Team One George Freeman, David Hurrell, Timmy Bell, Greg Vigers, Peter Gregory, Rodney Henricksen.

Team Two Ray Ward, Ian Harrowfield, Raymond Martin, Phil Wilson, Doug Stewart, Gavin Henricksen. Reserves Bill Newland Ph 06 210 7986 (trust me that's his number) and myself on 0274 976382. Gentlemen, the draw is attached, and it is a shot gun multi tee start.

Sisters Club; Sisters Club Meeting Tuesday 16th April 2019 at 7.30pm at the Clubrooms. All interested please attand. Regards Stephen.

Friday 19th April - Monday 22nd . Easter Weekend. Details of any competition to come out next week. I believe the "Black Beauty Club" are off on their adventure, so have a great weekend

Dannevirke v Manawatu Golf Club Challenge Match. An idea being discussed between Craig Nash & Brad Dippie. Involving a team of 8-10 players (Championship Pennant / Greenwood members)

Date Sunday 30th June. Tee off 11am. Aim to play the fixture annually, 2020 match at Manawatu with appropriate post-match activity. Watch this space for more information

MATCH PLAY CARD EXEMPTIONS FOR HANDICAPPING

The attached rules around which cards are used for Handicap, and which ones are exempt. For our GHB Pennants, Championship grade are exempt, Handicap are not, and have to be completed and handed in at the Host Club at at the completion of the round.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

There is a lot of Golf to be played at the Dannevirke Golf Club - read the latest news.

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:30:30 GMT

Evening all,

We have a busy weekend coming up with Pennants and Pongaroa 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament, so people moving all around the area.

Saturday 6th April. Round 3 GHB Pennants. (Yes the Saturday round) Three of our six teams are playing the host Club, which is a big ask,

Championship 1 Host Onga Onga Dannevirke v Napier (I have received a start time attachment from Wayne Mudgeway, which I can't open, I will send it to a couple of you tomorrow from work)

Handicap 1 Host Te Pohue Dannevirke v Te Pohue

Handicap 3 Host Karamu Dannevirke v Karamu 11.30am Tee Off

Handicap 4 Host Hawkes Bay Dannevirke v Hawkes Bay

Handicap 5 Host Karamu Dannevirke v Napier 9 am Tee Off

A request from Golf HB and relating to the rules of the above competition. Could all handicap team Captains, please ensure all six team cards are handed in for Handicapping. This rule is for Handicap matchplay only not Championship. Teams who fail to do so will in future have win points deducted for failure to comply. (Don't shoot the messanger)

Saturday 6th April For all players not travelling and wanting a game, Card draw at 11.30am. There is every possibility you will have to organise yourselves as we have 36 players out of town

Sunday 7th April Pongaroa 27 hole Matchplay Tournament. 8am Cup of tea 8.30am Tee Off Round 1 Ruahine Rosebowl Billy's bus is heading to Pongaroa, thanks guys for making a showing

Tuesday 9th April Mangatera Hotel Sponsored LVA Tournament. Dannevirke Golf Club 10am Gathering, 10.30am Tee Off

Seniors Next Week Hi everyone as the LVA Tourment is now on Tuesday 9th April & the Women have pennants on Thursday with 64 players teeing off at 9.30am I have contacted them & they are happy for us to tee off at 10.30am See you all there Robbie

Sunday 14th Pike Cup at Waipukurau A reminder of this event. Players have to be over 50 year olf, Teams of 6, Competition for best individual Gross and nett, Best team Gross and Nett.

Teams have to be in by Monday 8th so please get hold of Mike Matthews if you want to play. Looking for 12 players please.

Cornoation Cup 18th & 19th May This year our Zone play is at Pongaroa. Please advise Mike or any member of the match Committee if you wish to be considered for this team, or indeed if you have played the past couple of years and are unavailable this year, so the selection committee know who they are selecting from

Ladies: Last weeks mystery trip ended up in Martinborough, followed by lunch at Gails sisters then, then a shopping spree in Carterton. Pennatns today but no result as yet.

Shame we have had no rain, the greens need a good shower to move on from the coring,

That's it folk, plenty of golf to be played, so go out and enjoy the game, and best wishes for what ever competition you are playing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

There is plenty going on at the Dannevirke Golf Club

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 19:11:22 GMT

It has been a busy few days at the Golf Club, and for members First up last weekend was the second round of Club Championship Match Play, and the first round of Plate play. Both competitions have sheets up in the men's changing rooms, so please have a look, and get any outstanding matches played as soon as possible. We have a bit of breather space, with Easter and Anzac Day before the next round on April 27th, so there is no reason why these matches can't be played.

Sunday also saw the car park fill up with camper vans as golfers arrived to play Round 1 of the Central and Southern HB Seniors 4 course tournament. Round 1 was on Monday at Dannevirke with 72 players (second hand information) Monday night the vans moved north for round 2. The other 3 participating courses being Takapau, Waipukurau and Waipawa.

Coring; Coring commenced Tuesday, after the Seniors event. Kieran ran coring this time round as part of his apprenticeship course. From all accounts the job was almost complete by Tuesday night with coring finished and picked up, sand spread and brushed. Max informs me that now the club owns a tractor trailer, and with his and James Walkers tractors, on the course, the sand is kept up to the spreader, which greatly increases the speed of the operation. Our thanks to these two gentlemen for the use of their machinery, and time, and to all other members who helped in the process. I have attached some photos of the job being done. The corer and pick up machine are hired, the sand spreader two JD tractors and one trailer belong to the club.

Ladies day Wednesday. With the Course closed for coring, the ladies headed away on a mystery bus trip. They were seen gathering at the rural bus car park at 8am. The rest is unknown

Saturday 30th Card draw 11.30am (If there is any reason the Course will not be open by Saturday I will send a note out tomorrow night)

Upcoming Events;

Saturday 6th April. Round 3 GHB Pennants

Sunday 7th April. Pongaroa 27 hole strokeplay tourmanent. round 1 Ruahine Rosebowl

Tuesday 9th April (Note the date differs from our programme) Mangatera Hotel sponsored LVA Tournament. Morning tee from 9.30 with Tee Off from 10am. Make up your own fours, or present at the office to be put into a four. After golf, their will be raffles etc upstairs, prior to moving to Mangatera Hotel for a light meal.

Saturday 13th April. Pahiatua Inter club at Dannevirke. 10.30 Cup of tea, 11.30am Tee off. Can we have a couple of batches of scones please. I will bring the jam and whipped cream

Sunday 14th April Pike Cup at Waipukurau. we hosted this event last year, and it is one of the largest tournament hosted by GHB. We are looking for 12 players (possibly 18) to represent us at this event. It is a Strokeplay event for men 50 years and over. Competition is for the best Gross team (5 best scores count) and Best Nett. Individual Best Gross and Best Nett. Can willing players either reply to this email, or give your names to the starters on Saturday. The Tournament is limited to 24 teams,

A plea to the other sections of our Club, I beleive your have emails going around yourselves for information results etc. Please if you feel they are applicable, send them to me and I will copy and past them into this weekly email. The better informed our members are, the bigger our fields appear to be. With What's On going onto our Club facebook page every friday, it is heartening to hear just who is looking at it. As the saying goes 'use it or lose it" .

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

This week at the Dannevirke Golf Club

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 16:38:42 GMT

High School Fundraising Tournament; Thank you to all our member's and guests who participated in last weeks Tournament. Sixteen groups of three playing Ambrose, with some very good scoring. The High School raising a hearty sum for their efforts. Great that the Golf Club can asset in the manner we do.

Pennants Round 2: Results; Champ 1 Hastings 7 Dannevirke 2, Champ3 Dannevirke 5.5 Hastings 3.5, Handicap 1, Karamu 5.5 dannevirke 3.5, Handicap 3, Hawkes Bay 6 Dannevirke 3, Handicap 4 Bye, Handicap 5 Dannevirke 7 Maeranui 2. Great effort guys.

Friday 22nd March Farmlands Tournament. I beleive numbers are down a bit on previous years. Cup of tea 10am, tee off 10.30am Post entries welcome.

Saturday 23rd March. Club Championships Round 2 Matchplay, plus the start of the Plate competition.

Championship Matches; No1 tee reserved from 11.30am Report to starter, B Truesdale v G Vigers, G Freeeman v C Nash, P Harodl v B Cload, B Dippie v C Mason, H Prenter v S Hikawai, P Gregory v B Newland, S Poole v V Hales, P reatbatch v R Henricksen, D Stewart v S Baxter (winner plays C Evans) J Walker v M B Lilo, C Peck v B Poole, B Mott v R Turner (winners plays M Ransom) P Wilson v T Kuggaline, W Brausch v J Edwards, W Ridge v K Jameson, N Evans v G Walker, T Peeti v P Leogreen H McGibbon v R Howeath (winner plays J Basset) G Henricksen v S Paewai, B Williams v C Berry, R Munn v R Olsen, J Timu v N Butterfield (winner plays S Forbes.

Plate Rounds No 10 tee reserved from 11.30am. D Hurrell v T Bell, W Veitch v K Barnett, I Harrowfield v S Truesdale, D Thorburn v R Ransom, S Prenter v C maniapoto, A Webster v G Terry, M Filerv F De Schweitzer, Plate players with a bye this Saturday include C Lochead, D Lochead, P Drummond, R Gray, R Ward, M Matthews, R Douglas, C Fisher, and all Junior B Players

Note, Semi finals are set down for Saturday 27th April, so you have plenty of time to play these matches. If you can't play this Saturday, send your opponent an email or give them a call, so they don't turn up expecting you to be there. Please don't tell me, I'm not your mother.

Twilight: Due to Farmlands Golf on this Friday and with getting dark fast, (TP, Chalky, and Baz) have decided that Twilight has come to an end for this year. Next season, we will be returning to Thursday nights

Fridays have been ok, but we feel Thursdays are better. Thanks to the starters and results person, barstaff and Emily Mott for her BBQ cooking. Another successful twilight season. See you next summer

Lounge: You may notice a few grey chairs starting to appear upstairs. Thanks to Kevin Jameson who has offered and is recovering them for us. The Club purchased the cloth, and Kevin is taking a few home at the time to recover them.

4 Course Classic: The annual seniors tournament kicks off at Dannevirke on Monday 25th, so there will be plenty of camper vans around the car park over the weekend. Good luck to our members involved in this event.

Coring: Tuesday March 26th Please be aware the course is closed on Tuesday until further notice, while coring is completed. Brian & Kieran, will have signage out advising the course is closed, and we request members respect their instructions. It is normal for the Course to reopen Friday, but I will leave it to either staff or the greens committee to advise me if they open early, whereby I will send a What's On Special advising as such.

Vietnam & Thailand Golf Tour 2019. escorted by Andrew Henare Professional at Napier Golf Club. June 23rd - July 7. Six rounds of golf of courses built since 2007, exceptional courses, Andrew is looking for 4 more persons for this tour please. $6,600 twin share. For further details contact andrew on Ph (06) 844 7970, Mobile 021 0820 8807, Email andrewhenaregolf@gmail.com

GThats it for tonight, Good luck to members still in the Championships,

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's on this week at the club...

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 16:31:26 GMT

The latest

Saturday 16th March. Dannevirke High School Golf Tournament. 3 ball Ambrose $20 per player. Tee off 11am

Aon Sponsored $10,000 Hole In One on number nine. Stephen Paewai checked with Phil Aitken from NZ Golf, and no winning this prize (should it happen) does not effect your amateur status.

Sunday 17th March. GHB Pennants Round 2

Championship 1 plays Hastings at Hastings Tee off 11.30

Championship 3 plays Hastings at Napier Tee off 11.30

Handicap 1 plays Karamu at Napier Tee off 11.30

Handicap 3 plays Hawkes Bay at Wairoa Tee off 11am

Handicap 4 has a Bye

Handicap 5 plays Maraenui at Napier Tee off 11.30

Advertisement; Farmlands Dannevirke is holding a shareholders’ golf day on Friday 22nd March at Dannevirke Golf Club. Tee off 10:30 a.m. $35 per player which can be charged to your account. There is an entry form attached to this email, or you can go into Farmlands to enter.

Friday 22nd March Farmlands Shareholder Golf Day. Dannev irke Golf Club Assemble 10am tee Off 10.30

If you don't feel you qualify for the Farmlands Tournament, Pahiatua Golf Club has a Mitre 10 tradies Tournament 11.30am tee off (

Saturday 23rd March Oops nothing on the programme, but I think it is Championships Round 2 and Plates round 1 ???

News from Gail ,

Last week the ladies catered for 49 members of the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association, they were on their annual “golf safari”, which started in Palmerston North, then on to Feilding, Dannevirke, Waipukurau, Hastings, Napier and Maraenui. Approximately 30 vans took up space in our carpark and camp sites. A great fundraiser for the ladies, with green fees, camp sites, cart hireage and bar takings also adding to quite a profitable evening for our club. We received many favourable comments on our course and the dinner which the ladies provided.

Have a good weekend everyone, See you at the High School Tournament on Saturday and good luck at Pennants on Sunday. Travel safely

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

The Club Championships are here...

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 16:50:08 GMT

Cliub Championships are upon us, and the draw is below.

The draw for the 5 divisions of the Club Champs has been completed and is on the noticeboard in the locker room. It is assumed everyone is aware Club Champs start this Saturday and the listed tee times is based on that assumption. All divisions except the Junior A (18 – 21) and Junior B (22+) divisions are over subscribed and will require a couple of preliminary games. If you can’t play on Saturday,

a) arrange with your opponent an agreed time to play and b) advise Mike Matthews before Saturday.

The following have a bye on Saturday, B.Truesdale, P. Gregory,R Te Ture, C.Evans, A.Prasad, M.Ransom, G.Henricksen, R.Munn, S.Forbes and B.Williams.

Therefore Saturday tee times.

No.1 tee No. 10 tee

11.30am P.Harold v B.Cload and S.Poole v I.Harrowfield R.Douglas v K.Belk and W.Ridge v S.Prenter

11.35 H.Prenter v W.Veitch and S.Truesdale v V.Hales D.Thorburn v C. Peck and M.Filer v T.Peeti

11.40 D.Hurrell v G.Freeman and R.Martin v R.Ward R.Ransom v B.Poole and H.McGibbon v R.Howearth

11.45 C.Nash v T.Bell and R.Henricksen v R.Gray W.Brausch v J.Edwards and N.Evans v A.Webster

11.50 S.Hikawai v K.Barnett and P.Drummond v M.Seatter P.Wilson v T.Kuggelijn and G.Walker v G.Terry

11.55 B.Dippie v C.Mason and D.Stewart v S. Baxter Z.Gregory v M.Matthews and J.Bassett v C.Fischer

12.00 G.Vigers v C.Lochead and B.Burt v B.Newland J. Walker v B.Lilo and P.Leogreen v F. De Schweitzer

12.05 J.Garnett v D.Lochead and P. Greatbatch v JB.Holm B.Mott v R.Turner and K.Jameson v C.Maniapoto

As I suspect not all the above games will be played on Saturday the 3 Junior B pairings of C.Berry v T de la Harpe, R.Olsen v G.McClelland and J.Timu v N.Butterfeild can fill in the gaps and all others to

No. 5 tee

If your name is missing please contact Stephen Paewai

Sisters Club , there’s a meeting of all interested on Tuesday 12 March at 7.30 pm at the Golf Club

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

Whats on at the club this week?

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 20:25:25 GMT

Plenty of news tonight, so put your glasses on an have a read.

The Kaitoki Marae hosted the annual Marae golf tournament on Saturday 23 February and despite the forecast of wind and rain Tawhirimatea smiled upon us and the weather was fine with little or no wind meaning ideal conditions for golf and the scores reflected the conditions. 76 players made up 4 divisions, this being the best turnout for many years. The Dave Barber trophy was won by Richard Howearth with 44 points and he becomes the only two time winner in the 22 years the tournament has been running. The senior division was won by Billy Te Ture with a nett 66, the intermediate winner was Jim Bob Holm with a nett 65 and the womens division was won by Charlie Timu with 47 points. The inter marae trophy was won by the Matahi o te Tau Marae, of Te Araroa, this team was led by Henry Ruwhiu and included Mike Wall, Monette Ellmers, Jo Ruwhiu, Myra White and Debbie Ruwhiu.

My thanks go to the Ngati Pakapaka whanau who fed us during the day, the Dannevirke Golf Club members who supported the tournament in a variety of roles, the sponsors who continue to give generously to support the marae, all the golfers who turned up to play and in particular those that travelled to support our tournament.

Regards

Steve

Saturday March 2nd Summer Cup Semi Final. Chris Peck v Timmy Bell, Norm Evans v Brendan Poole. Card Draw 11.30am

Sunday March 3rd GHB Pennants. Round 1 An update from a couple of weeks ago. Seeing a vacancy in Handicap Division 5, Stephen Paewai talked to the Tuesday seniors about putting in a team, which was welcomed by GHB. Hawkes Bay Golf Club also rallied and have put an extra team in to fill the gap in Handicap Division 3, so they no longer have a bye in that grade. It is great to see Dannevirke having 6 teams in a competition with 8 grades. Well done, particularly when we see Waipukurau reduced to just one team this year. Attached tonight are 1 the full draw for week one, 2, the revised draw for handicap 3 and 5 with the extra teams, plus the Dannevirke High School Fundraiser Tournament. Good luck to all teams on Sunday.

Mike Matthews Captain; asks that all players from handicaps 1, 3 and 4 playing at dannevirke on Sunday, contribute $10 towards providing a meal for the Wairoa players, as they always put a meal on for us

Secondly if any other members are thinking of having a round on Sunday, please tee off No 10, as at 11.30am there will be 9 groups off No1 and No10, and 6 groups off No 5 .

Saturday 9th March. Club Championships Round 1 Matchplay. Please if for any reason you don't wish to play, please contact urgently Mike Matthews or Stephen Paewai, as we opeerate an all in draw.

Grade cut offs will be worked through early next week, then group draws will be finalised, and a tee draw commencing 11am Saturday 9th will be made available via What's On at the later date of next Friday morning.

Mike Matthews Captain: Can the Match Committee meet at Mike's Monday 5.30, to assist with Championship draws.

Saturday 16th March Dannevirke High School Golf Tournament. (Flyer attached) which includes First Hole in One On Number 9 = $10,000 Sponsored by Aon. This is one of two Ambrose Tournaments we host each year, as a School Fundraiser, so all High School Old Girls and old Boys, plus those with children, granchildren etc at Dannevirke High, please support this event, where the High School is putting in an effort to help themselves.

North Island LVA. Ohope Golf Club Monday 4th .Wednesday 6th. All the best to Donald Speedy (President North Island LVA) and the other 13 players heading to Ohope on Saturday for this years Tournament Keeping your heads down shouldn't be a problem,, just hope there is only one ball in your vision.

We are really hitting the busy Autumn period with lots of golf, and lots of travel, so please travel safely, and enjoy the courses you get to play on

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe .

What's on at the Dannevirke Golf Club

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:58:29 GMT

Evening all,

Ashley Pedersen, It is with sadness I report the sudden death on the 15th of Ashley Pedersen. Ashley was one of the group that joined Nick, Harpo, Bob, and the many others who play several times per week, following his retirement from Dannevirke New World. Our thoughts go out to his family and fellow golfers.

Saturday 23rd February: Marae Tournament 11am multi tee start. Stephen Paewai advises they are playing rain hail or shine, as the food has been bought and all had other plans are in place. You can still rock up on the day, and be put into the draw. This tournament has been going since Hepa Tatere was President, with our elder statesmen Bung and Billy and associates attending many neighboring Marae Tournaments to drum up support for their local fundraiser. The three local Marae take turns in hosting, and being the benefactor of the fund raising effort for that year.

Pennants 2019 Pennants kick of on Sunday 3rd March, with Dannevirke having teams in the following grades, Championship 1 and 3, Handicap 1,3,and 4. Attached are the draws for each grade, including dates, byes, and host Clubs. We have a busy first round with Handicap 1, 3 and 4 all playing at Dannevirke. Handicap 1 has 6 teams, whereas 3 and 4 only have 4 teams, as there is a bye in both these grades.

However it is still 84 players to get moving, and then be fed and watered after their rounds.

Good Golfing to you all.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

More teams needed for upcoming tournament

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:50:37 GMT

Saturday 16th February Quarter finals for the Summer Cup. Matches to be played S Poole v T Bell, N Evans v R Munn, A Prasad v C Peck, B Poole v B Burt. All other players Card draw at 11.30am

Marae tournament

The annual marae tournament is being held on Saturday 23 February details are on the board and those interested can put their names up or contact Stephen.Paewai

Club Championships: The Match Committee confirmed at their meeting on tuesday, that we will proceed with the Autumn / Early winter Champs this year, commencing on March 9th. Groups will be confirmed following the handicap change on 20th February. From here Stephen paewai will make the groups of 16, and on Thursday 7th March a Tee draw will be made available through Whats On. A reminder, if you are not participating this year, please advise the starters office on Saturday, or send me an email. To date I have received 2 replies from David Speedy and Jamie Arrandale. Please assist here, as nothing worse than making up a draw, then finding people give the matches, because they didn't want to be in the draw. Remember all full playing members will be in the draw unless we hear otherwise.

Pennants 2019. Below is a bit of cut and paste from a message we received today from Wayne Mudgway Acting Administrator GOLF HB & PBW Inc

We have had a number of withdrawals from last year (we had 50 teams last year, currently we have at best 46). The casualty is C4, three teams withdrew and I had to fill a spot in C3 so Karamu went up, leaving OngaOnga and Hawkes Bay. I have spoken to both clubs and while disappointed, they are accepting/understanding of the situation (I thank them for that).

Championship division is exactly that, championship, so in putting that competition together I have been mindful of keeping the teams in finishing order as per last year.

Waipukurau pulled out of Championship altogether (all levels of Championship) so with Dannevirke being the highest finishing team in C2 (apart from clubs already represented in C1) so I have put them into C1.

Handicap: I have endeavored to have some resemblance of H1 to H5 but in doing so have shuffled teams about to try and re-counter some of the travel clubs have to endure. It is the biggest issue/grizzle I get but funnily enough Wairoa and Dannevirke are not fazed by it. Both Clubs have 3 teams in handicap division so I have put them together. The idea is they will all play on the same day at the one venue. So this year it will be Dannevirke and next year it will be Wairoa.

H2 is almost a southern zone with 2 Hastings clubs and 4 southern clubs.

The rest I have placed as well as I can bearing in mind trying to accommodate everyone.

What we need is three more teams!!

I have attached a spreadsheet with I have it looking at the moment. If we get no more teams then we will reshuffle the handicap division but the plea is at this point, is please re-check if you can field another team. (New Option is the tag at the bottom of the spread sheet)

I only have one from Waipukurau and none from Puketitiri (who have had teams before), so maybe these clubs can re-look at it. It sure would be appreciated.

I want/need/have to have a draw ready by Monday and propose to send it out on Monday working with what we have got. Time ticks by and I have run out of solutions.

Please dont be critical of how the team structure is the moment, I believe it is as common sense as I can get it. There may be something that doesnt quite suit your club, email and let me know and if it works Ill look at it.

Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe