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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Coring; Kierane and his team had a good run early in the week and got the course open for golfing today. Thanks to our staff and all who helped out. Friday 12th September; (3 options) 1 Our course is open, so weather permitting, there will be golf at Dannevirke 2 Cape Turnagain are hosting the Annual Firms Day. 18 holes 10 am Morning tea, 11 am Tee off. $30 entry fee; 3 Onga Onga, Our very own Jim Hickey (aka Doug) thinks the weather here tomorrow is going to be horrid, but a bit further away from the ranges at Onga Onga, things look better with rain not predicted until later in the day. Anyone wanting to go north, leave from the Mangatera Hotel car park at 10.45 am, Tee off at Onga at 11.30 am. Saturday 13th September; Kitt, Kerr, Hape, Simpson foursomes. Duty Zane, House Johnny. Zane has a copy of the rules for those who are not sure on them. 11.30am tee off Green Staff: There is a rule that states "Greens Staff have the right of way". There is only so many hours in a week, and the staff have lots to do to get everything groomed. If a tractor is heading towards you, please wait for them to get out of your range before hitting your ball. You wouldn't hit a ball at someone walking towards you, so don't do so to someone on a tractor. They can't jump out of the way of an oncoming ball if that were to happen. If a green is being mowed, wave the green staff to carry on; it only takes a few minutes to mow a green. A couple of minutes' delay for your round of golf is nothing compared to consistent stopping and starting for the staff. Common sense should prevail. If in doubt, " Wait, thank you. Spring weather is really upon us at present. Tomorrow looks ugly, but who knows? If you wish to brave the conditions, there are plenty of options this weekend. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
Evening all, Saturday 6th September; Card draw at 11.30 am, Duty? House Tony Saturday 13th September; Kitt, Kerr, Hape, Simpson 4somes over 18 holes. This has been mentioned previously, so make up a pair and come along for an 11.30 am start. Takapau 18 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. Thanks for the support from the 20 members who went through to Takapau last Saturday. We made up close to a quarter of the field, so great support for our friends at Takapau. The gross winner was J McGillicuddy. Pongaroa were the 2025 winners of the Ruahine Rosebowl. That's it for tonight, folks. Have a good weekend. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
A few bits and pieces to mention. Friday 29th August; Course Closed. The course is closed tomorrow for a Master Builders Ambrose Tournament. There is 90-something players in the field starting on multiple tees, so best we keep clear for them . Friday Boys Mid-Day Competition: Doug has suggested playing in Takapau tomorrow. Gather at the Mangatera Hotel car park for an 11 am departure, 11.30 am tee off at Takapau. Saturday 30th August; Takapau 18-hole Stroke play tournament. (Final Ruahine Rosebowl). The draw for this event is attached (click) . Please ignore the numbers down the left side . The top part of the draw is teeing of Dardanelles with the junior field going off Westwood Ho. It looks like a late start but given they have allowed 11-minute gaps, I am sure the field will start quicker than written. I would suggest being early as I can't see 11-minute times being adhered to. For those interested, a van is leaving Drums at 9.15am. Saturday 30th August; At home, Duty Richie House Angela. Seniors, because of the impending visit by Central and Southern to Cape Turnagain on Tuesday, September 2 nd , we will have a full Club day on Thursday, 4 th , complete with raffles, approaches, etc. On the 9 th September, we are unable to play because of coring. We are looking at a visit to Fielding or Eketahuna on that day. We shall advise next week as to where we are going, and see who are interested. Monday 8th September; Coring. The course will be closed until this job is complete. Kierane will advise when the course is reopened Hole In One; Congratulations Jolanda Van Viliet for holing out on number 14 yesterday. Great effort, Jolanda. Plenty happening as we head into spring golf. Good luck to the 22 heading to Takapau on Saturday. Hopefully, this isn't their last Tournament, but that is a matter for the members to sort. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe