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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 30 April 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • April 2, 2026
Friday, April 3rd; There will be a Friday competition run tomorrow. Own groups up until 12 noon. Card draw at 12 for those looking for a game at that time. Saturday 4th April; Club day for those who are around over the weekend. 11.15 am card draw for 11.30 am tee off. Starter Zane, House Basil. Any members playing Club Championship matches, please contact the starter. Saturday 10th / Sunday 11th April; Coronation Cup Zone play at Takapau. The selectors have named the following players. We would like to thank all those that have put their names forward for this year's Coronation cup team. The selection for this was not an easy task as we started with 23 names to select from, but we got there. So this year's team for 2026, in no particular order, are: John Garnett Amrit Prasad Zane Gregory John Garnett Tiwai Hauiti Timmy Bell Eru Hauiti Jacob Stephenson Richard Stephenson Denzel Treacy Bryan Burt Ranieri Hauiti Harley Hauiti Graiden Hauiti Tama Petera Congratulations to all players named for this year's team. They play three rounds next Saturday, 11 and Sunday, 12 April 2026 at Takapau Golf Club. Selectors would like a meeting this Saturday at 10.30 am to go through team order, travel etc. We understand that it is Easter weekend and you may not be able to attend, if so please contact Zane, Patrick or Tama. Cheers Congratulations, guys, wish you all well next weekend. Have a great Easter, everyone, and if you are traveling, stay safe. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

What's On 27 March 2026?

By Zane - Club Captain • March 26, 2026
Saturday 28th - Club Day DUTY: House: Angela, Match: Chalky Please keep your Club Champs matches on track for the second round on 2nd May. Sisters' club meeting after play on Saturday. Thanks, Stephen. Pennants Round 4 - please take note of days! Saturday 28th Champ 3 plays Waipawa Handicap 3 plays Hastings at Karamu Sunday 29th Champ 1 plays Maraenui at Ongaonga Handicap 2 plays Wairoa at home 10am #1Tee Dannevirke vs Wairoa 10 am #10 Tee Maraenui vs Napier 10.21am #1Tee Waipuk vs Hawkes Bay Members wishing to play, please tee off early or after these tee times. Rosebowl Thank you to the two Dannevirke players who made it to Pongaroa last Sunday. Thanks also to Pongaroa for a well-run, well-fed day, as always we were well looked after. Thanks, Mark and Ranier, for stepping in to play for Dannevirke when we were short on numbers. RESULTS: 1st Norsewood 2nd Cape Turnagain 3rd Pongaroa 4th Dannevirke 5th Takapau A Brief history: the Rosebowl has been taking place for 30+ years and is a meaningful tournament for local interculb golf. We appreciate there is a lot of golf at this time of the season, however, it is a shame when such days are not well supported by our members. Any thoughts or suggestions on how this event can be better attended, please reach out to Zane, Peter, or any match committee member. We do not want to see these tournaments fall off the annual calendar. Coronation Cup A team will be selected by Thursday, 2nd April. First round is in Takapau on Saturday, 11th April Twilight The end of Twilight season was postponed this week due to the weather and will be held next Thursday (weather permitting). Weather looking good for another great weekend of golf! Good luck to our Pennants teams.  Cheers, Zane CC.

What's On 19 March 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • March 19, 2026
Saturday 21st March; Club Championships Round 1 Matchplay. Duty, Match Committee, House ?. If you have a Match, please convey that to the starters. Round 2 is not until May 2nd, so please keep communication with your opponent open so the matches can all be completed. Thank you to all who put names forward for the Championships. We have four draws, Senior, Intermediate A & B, and Junior A (all attached) compiled from names entered. Thanks, Pat Harold, for putting the draws together. Any questions or queries, please contact captains Zane or Peter. Sunday 22nd March; Pongaroa 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament, Round two of the Ruahine Rosebowl. 8 am, tea & Coffee, 8.30 am tee off, $35 includes competition and food. Can we get a good muster, please, especially those looking for Coronation Cup selection. We require more than three, which we had at Norsewood, please. High School Ambrose: A thank-you note from the High School says it all. " Kia ora e te whānau, our golf tournament last weekend was awesome, with 105 golfers turning up to support our school and try their luck at winning $20 000! Unfortunately, no one was able to ‘sink a hole in one’ and win the money. A big thank you to Mr Amrit Pasad and all the staff and students who helped to make this event a success. We would also like to thank the Dannevirke Golf Course, our generous sponsors and our community for entering the tournament and participating in the fundraising activities held on the day. All profits of this event will go towards our students’ sports travel." Special General Meeting; Thank you to the 55 members who turned out Monday night for the purpose of " Setting the annual member subscription fees for the 2026 / 2027 year. " The conclusion being the annual subscriptions for 2026 / 2027 is $665 for full playing members. The Management Committee acknowledges their error in not advertising this as an Agenda item at the AGM in December. Matter sorted, repeat of error to be avoided, move on. We are in the thick of Match Play golf with GHB Pennants and now Club Champs, and in April, the Coronation Cup. I hope all participants enjoy the experience. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe