The Greenwood Cup and other news from the club.
Bryan Burt - Club scribe • September 19, 2019
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
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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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
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
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