This week at the club 20/2/20
Bryan Burt - Club scribe • February 20, 2020
It's finally happened. We have a score of 50 stableford points Yes thats right folks, Cheryl Benson broke 100 for the first time on Tuesday and came in with 50 Stableford points. Sorry Pete, ( Peter Greatbatch) 49 points on Sunday only makes runner up for the week, and the 18 handicap is gone.
NZMCA Tournament Friday 14th February . Mike Mathews reported to the Management Committee meeting last evening that the first of the Tararua District Council sponsored NZMCA Tournaments went very well last weekend. There was 30 odd players in the field, many being campervan owners and traveling to play Dannevirke and Pahiatua on the Saturday. Many thanks to our members who supported Mike and assisted with catering, bar tending cards etc. Unfortunately Mike seemed to have to run the Pahiatua event as well which was never on the plan, however moving forward, there has been sponsors wanting to be part of next years event. The Eketahuna Golf Club appear to now want to be involved after pulling out of this years event. Rest days between play has been suggested so people can tour the district and look at the attractions we have to offer. More information will come in the future. but it is fair to say, something has started that can only get better and bigger, when we get further buy in from clubs TDC and the districts attractions
Saturday 22nd February. Marae Tournament 11am Tee Off More entries required
Pennants. Round 1 is on Sunday 1st March. Attached is a copy of the 5 grades and their respective matches over the five weeks, plus weekly draws Attachment 1 plus a score sheet Attachment 2. Can captains please print off sheets to take with you for each match. Alternatively there will be copies in the Mens Draw in the filing cabinet at the Clubhouse starters office.
Championships: Continuing on from last years very successful trial, our championship competition begins on March 14, concluding with finals in late May. As has been the case for some years now, all members are deemed in the competition unless you notify mikematthews058@gmail.com or steveandmoira@xtra.co.nz otherwise. If you are going to be out of the country or on leave for part or most of this period, please withdraw now. Being away for 3 or more weeks throws the competition out, and makes it difficult for matches to stay up to date. Any questions please ask Mike (Mens Club Captain)
Golf starting to ramp up for the year again, and I appreciate Championships are going to be different to last year purely because of current conditions. Please bear in mind that a calendar has to be prepared in December / January for the following year, and at that stage who knows what the conditions are going to be like . At the conclusion of this years Champs, members will have the opportunity to discuss how the two year trial has gone, and how we proceed in coming years.
From Stephen Paewai
Repeating a couple of notices please
Saturday 22 February Marae Golf Tournament 11.00 am start still keen to get more entries.
Friday 21st Private function upstairs lounge is closed, Friday players please drink downstairs. Dipak and I would appreciate help with the bar because we’re doing Saturday as well please contact Stephen
Saturday 29 February wedding at the back of No. 9 green at 2 pm no one to start on No. 10 so no one finishes on No. 9 Upstairs lounge closed Friday and Saturday. Players please drink downstairs.
Regards Stephen
Looking forward to the Marae Tournament, always an enjoyable day, and an important day for the hosting Marae.
Good Golfing
Bryan Burt
Club Scribe.
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
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.
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