Latest News 22/11/18

Bryan Burt - Club Captain • November 22, 2018

Evening all,


Greenwood Cup . A full weekend of golf at Napier last week proved to be a big challenge for our team. A very strong Hastings team ( eventual winners) dealt our team a heafty blow on Satuday morning. The team regrouped for a five and a half, four and a half loss against Maraenui Saturday afternoon. Sunday morning, we went down 6 / 4 to Onga Onga, and in the afternoon a loss to Karamu six and a half to three and a half.. At the end of the weekend, Hastings were overall winners with 11 points and 53 games, ahead of Maraenui, Napier and Onga Onga on 8 points, then came Dannevirke with 6, HB Golf 5, Karamu 4 and Waipukurau 1. I beleive a number of our team suffer from lack of golf, as they are family men, and do not get to play the amount of golf the city team members do. Dannevirke host round 1-3 next year, Waipukurau Club have ceased to exist as a singular team, and will be playing next year under the CHB banner with players drawn from Waipukurau, Waipawa and Porongahau. Thanks to our team memebers, selector Richie Gray, caddies and supporters for for your efforts this year. Onwards and upwards.


Annual General Meeting. A smaller than normal number of members attending the AGM on Monday night. Secretary / Treasurer Miranda Hobbs presented a solid set of accounts, with a $25,506 surplus. Bank and investment reserves have been maintained with balances similar to last year. One note being the Grant for the roof repair is in this years income, but the account for the work will be in next years expenditure. We remain indebted to both The Infinity Foundation $45,101, and Pub Charity $17,308 for their continued support of our club with their Grants. Thanks to our sub committee for their efforts in obtaining these Grants. With the retirement of President Brendan Poole and myself the following persons have taken office for 2019. President Tony Peeti, Vice Presidents Vaughan Hales, and Peter Greatbatch. Club Captain Mike Matthews Ladies Captain Margaret Stephenson Match Committee Zane Gregory Willie Veitch Richie Gray, Timmy Bell, Ray Ward, Doug Lochead, Stephen Paewai and Margaret Stephenson, House Committee, James Walker, Bazil Mott, Peter Drummond, Dipak Makan, Bernie Williams and Stephen Paewai. Greens Committee James Walker, Roger Ransom and Vaughan Hales. Farm Committee Gavin Henricksen, Max Charmley, Roger Ransom and James Walker Wishing all committee members a favourable and fulfilling year.



Saturday 24th November: Card draw 11.30am. Note, we will be starting on the 1st and 5th tee only on Saturday, as we are hosting a wedding on the Course behind the 9th green at 3pm. Our aftermatch will be in the lower bar.


Tuesday 4th December; Veterans Christmas Cheer and presentation day


Saturday 8th December Christmas Cheer 12 noon Shot Gun Start. This is one event where members can make up their own four. Entry sheet in the Clubhouse foyer. Individuals will be accomodated on the day


As has been asked before, any member with club or general golf news they wish to be included in What's On, please email me on bburt@inspire.net.nz and I will copy and past it into the next

edition. This is and remains our members newsletter, so please contributions accepted.


Good Golfing,


Bryan Burt

Club Reporter

What's On 19 February 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • February 19, 2026
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?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • February 12, 2026
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?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • February 5, 2026
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. 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 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. 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