More teams needed for upcoming tournament

Bryan Burt - club scripe • February 14, 2019

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 don’t 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 doesn’t quite suit your club, email and let me know and if it works I’ll look at it.

Good Golfing


Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 11 August 2025?

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

What's On 4 September 2025?

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

What's On 29 August 2025?

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

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