Ruahine Rosebowl - 27 hole Strokeplay Tournament this Saturday....
Bryan Burt - Club Scribe • August 1, 2019
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
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