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Bryan Burt - Club scribe • May 23, 2019

Evening all,
Coronation Cup. Our team competed very well at Pongaroa last weekend, but came up short against the local team, finishing in second place. Pongarora turned on a reasonably fine but cool and windy at times weekend, with their normal very high standard of hospitality. My congratulations to Alan Small, for the condition of their greens. I don't beleive in the 30 odd years I've been playing Pongaroa, I have ever seen their greens in such great condition. They are a challenge to chip onto if your don't play a high ball, but the putting surface was a credit to Alan. At the end of play Pongaroa were declared the winners with 6 points, beating all three competing Clubs. We were in second place with four points from two wins.We lost to Pongaora 7 / 5, and beat Cape Turnagain 8 / 4, and Norsewood 8 1/2 to 3 1/2. Bill Newland and his local knowledge took out our Mackie Cup having three wins, and Doug Stewart was unbeaten as well with two wins and a half. Many more games went right to the 18th, so we were very competitive. Thanks to all who gave up their weekend to play, and also Stephen Paewai, Tony Peeti and Syd Hikiwai for coming out Sunday to caddy.
Saturday 25th May. Presidents Cup Qualifying Round. Top 16 nett scores go through to make up the field.
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Sattrup & Brannigan Four ball best ball knock out competition. Have you got your partner sorted. If so write your names up on the sheet on Saturday ( or contact Mike) otherwise ask around on Saturday, and get a partner. The draw for this years competition will be done after play in the Clubhouse on Saturday.
Sunday 26th May Pennants Final Our Handicap 5 team made the finals and play Napier, at HB Golf, teeing of the 10th tee at 9am. The finals team is Vaughan Hales, Bill Newland Thomas Kugeleign, Gavin Henricksen, Ray Ward and J B Holm
June 1st - 2nd . Sisters Club at Dannevirke. Next Friday evening near on 50 players from Weedons, Rarangi and Patea will descend on Dannevirke for the annual tournament. Friday has a meet and greet at the Merrylees Hotel., with play commencing at 10.30 (Shot gun start) both Saturday and Sunday. Additional details have been provided previously, but if any other members want to be included in the draw, please contact Stephen Paewai. We have a need please for some trundlers for the weekend. If you have a spare trundler or two, please tie a name label on, and leave at or in the trundler shed this weekend or next week. We have a need for about 30 trundlers.
Last night Management Committee Meeting Meeting. Its good to see this years Committee continuing with a few upgrades around the club. Vaughan Hales, is dealing with the tee and sponsor signs, Peter Greatbatch is coordinating maintenance projects on the rental house, and club room changing rooms, and Roger Ransom, is working on an upgrade to the road entrance.. Through What's On we will provide drawings of the entrance, but for those who travel to Palmerston, he is looking at the rock cages like outside the engineering workshop at the bottom of the Saddle Road, Ashhurst side
Our Caterer Maria Adams have given notice that she wishes to retire, and is finishing mid June. Stephen Paewai has put together an overview of Maria's week, (attached), we ask that members have a read through, and have a chat to anyone you may think would like to take on this role. Stephen Paewai as Clubhouse Manager, is happy to have a chat with anyone interested. One lady had shown interest, but the has decided not to proceed. There is potential there for someone wanting to use their catering skills for private functions.
That's it folks, hope you have a good weekend, and best of luck to the Pennant team
Good Golfing
Bryan Burt
Club Scribe

What's On 24 July 2025?

By Bryan Burt club scribe • July 24, 2025
👉Saturday 26th July; Matches please. Competitions still running are Wiffin Cup, Sattrup & Brannigan and Presidents Cup. Card draw 11.30am Duty Zane, house Majken 👉 Saturday 2nd August. SHB 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. Entries close Wednesday 30th July, for the draw publication on Thursday 31st July.. No post entries (No entries on the day) We currently have about 70 entries. Reminder; Members are asked to bring a plate for a shared meal after our 27 hole tournament. 👉 Saturday 9th August; Lui Paewai Trophy. Best stableford by a club member on the day. The Lui Paewai is a sort after Trophy. The forecast looks good for the weekend. If we have heavy frosts, please delay your start time so as not to burn the fairways and greens. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

What's On 17 July 2025?

By Bryan Burt - Club scribe • July 17, 2025
Evening all, Saturday 19th July; Presidents Cup Round 1 Matchplay . Duty Match Committee Chalky, House Johnny Sunday 20th July, HGC event. A travel group from Hawkes Bay who visit a course once a month. Approximately 50 - 55 golfers, staring at 9am on Tees 1, 5, 10 and 16. Still plenty of room for locals. Please be aware that players are coming from four directions, so don't just jump on a tee, make sure you they are at least half a fairway away before starting in front of them. Captain Zane is looking for anyone who can help prepare 50 burgers for our visitors around 1pm. Please call Zane on 027 299-4394 if you are available Saturday 2nd August; SHB 27 hole Strokeplay Tournament 9Round 4 Ruahine Rosebowl). Kindly Sponsored by Metalform (tow and collect) and Clay Lochead Electrical . . Men & Women, all handicaps welcome . $35 Entry fee . Free Entry to green keepers (Sponsored by tow and collect) . Lunch & Dinner provided . Net prizes and Cash prizes - up to 8th place for Open Gross . Entries (name & handicap ) by Wednesday 30th July to dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz . Draw & Tee times published Thursday 31st July via email and facebook  All inquiries, please contact Zane Gregory 027 299 4394 Presidents Cup draw; A Prasad v C Martin, P Drummond v A Maniapoto, C Lochead v B Williams, J Garnett v T Albert, B Dias v T Peeti, W Baylis v N Evans, G Brown v C Peck, J Farrell v T Bell, J Bassett v R He nricksen, D Walker v P Gregory, D Treacy Jnr v C Bone, M Seatter v Billy Te Ture, T Petera v A Brown, H Hauiti v W K Newland, S Hikawai v B Burt, M Arnold v J Edwards. All these matches need to be completed before round 2 on 16th August please. Greens Staff. A message from Kierane. Can members please stay clear of the areas where new turf has been laid on numbers 4 and 15. Walking over these areas is not going to help with establishment! Score Card Sponsor; After many years as our card sponsor, Aon Insurance Brokers wish to discontinue. We produce a three panel card. The front panel of 15cm has a club house photo and club details, with a 4cm advertisement at the bottom. The centre panel is a full 15cm advertisement, and panel three remains with the course layout and local rules. Anyone willing to discuss advertising or sponsorship options, please email our Secretary Bailey at dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz, in the first instance. A warm welcome to new members who have joined our Club and been added to What's On over the past few weeks. If you are receiving this email, and no longer wish to be on the email list, please flick me a return email and I will delete your details. What's On is also posted on our Facebook page by mid morning every Friday. Here's hoping we get a good day Saturday so we can get plenty of matches played. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

What's On 10 July 2025?

By Bryan Burt - Club Scribe • July 10, 2025
Evening all, Saturday 12th July; Presidents Cup Qualifying, Top 32 nett scores go through to seeded matchplay competition. Tom Irwin Putter. Please count your on the green putts, the player with the least putts wins the Tom Irwin Putter competition. Duty, Math committee Peter Gregory, House committee ? Sunday 20th July; The HGC Tour group will be playing Dannevirke at 9am. Between 50 and 55 players using a 4 tee start. Still room for our members, but please be aware of the players on the 9th and 18th fairways, as they may be carrying on, so don't assume they are stopping, and jumping in front of them. Saturday 2nd August; SHB 27 hole Strokeplay Tournament 9Round 4 Ruahine Rosebowl). Kindly Sponsored by Metalform (tow and collect) and Clay Lochead Electrical . . Men & Women, all handicaps welcome . $35 Entry fee . Free Entry to green keepers (Sponsored by tow and collect) . Lunch & Dinner provided . Net prizes and Cash prizes - up to 8th place for Open Gross . Entries (name & handicap ) by Wednesday 30th July to dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz . Draw & Tee times published Thursday 31st July via email and facebook All inquiries, please contact Zane Gregory 027 299 4394  Looks like it may be another horrible weekend weather wise. If the rain eventuates and then clears, please treat our course with respect, as any damage done now, won't grow out until the spring. With the sofy ground, please ensure all divots are replaced and stamped down, to maintain the quality of our fairways. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe