The latest from the Club Captain

Bryan Burt - Club Captain • December 13, 2018

Evening all,

Thanks to our members for your support of the annual Christmas Cheer last Saturday. A great day weather wise, and some pretty impressive golf. Chris Mason, a par round!. Many other scores in excess of 40 points, then the rest of us below 40 points, and maybe getting a new handicap for our efforts. Thanks also again to Marcus & Glen for the haggle hole. It's always good to arrive at the 14th and be welcomed with a ham sandwich and refreshments, followed by a donation to the haggle. If ever theres a day you are going to miss the green on number 14, its when Marcus has your money. We done guys, and thanks for giving up your day to entertain and feed us. Thanks also to Margaret and helpers for loading the prize table, and members of the Match and House committees for your work on the day.


Sunday 9th December, Amrit Prasad had a hole in one on the 14th. Congratulations Amrit. Just as well it wasn't 24 hour prior, the boys may have needed another bottle of whiskey.


Also on Sunday, Rodney Henricksen picked up a pair of glasses beside the mens number two tee. They are brown, and he thinks they are ladies prescription glasses. However they may belong to a man, who are we to judge?. If you haven't been able to read the newspaper this week, they may be yours. Rodney has them at home, so give him a call on 374-9937.


Well, another year done and dusted. Over the holiday period, we will keep with the 11.30am card draw on Saturdays, so members know they will get a game if they turn up prior to that time. Our first official event of 2019 is Summer Cup Qualifying on Saturday 12th January.


On behalf of the Management Committee, Greens, House, Seniors,Ladies and Twilight Committees, thankyou for your envolvement this year. Saturdays have attracted some of the larger fields seen on Mens Club days for some time. We still have more full playing memebers than we see, but their continued support of Dannevirke Golf Club is is valued. Have a very Merry Christmas, and a great New Year. Travel safely. Remember treat the roads like fairways, you need to stay slightly left of centre, The rough is not a good place to be.


Signing off until 2019.

Have a good one


Bryan Burt

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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