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.

👉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

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

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