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 25th April; Anzac Day. Waitahora Cup, (best stabeford on the day). Men versus Ladies aggregate stableford. 12 noon Card draw. Saturday 26th April; Wiffin Cup Qualifying. Top 32 nett scores go through to the Matchplay rounds. House Duty Rhea Clubhouse; The clubhouse has been booked this weekend for a wedding. On Friday and Saturday can members please use the downstairs bar. Please take the time this weekend to get any Championship matches up to date. Saturday May 3rd is set down for Semi Finals, with Finals day set for Saturday May 17th. Any issues, please contact our Captains Zane or Peter Gregory. Forecast looks good for those heading to Anzac Services tomorrow morning. Our 12 noon card draw is only for tomorrow as a show of respect. A minutes silence will be observed prior to play commencing. Have a great weekend, for those golfing or traveling. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
Friday 18th April; Good Friday. A Friday competition will be held. Tee off from 10.30am, card draw at 12 noon for those interested in joining. Saturday 19th April; Card draw 11.30am. Anyone from the Match Committee present, please assist. House Duty is Basil Friday 25th April; Waitahora Cup, plus men v women aggregate stableford. 12 noon tee off/ card draw Saturday 26th April; Wiffin Cup Qualifying. Coronation Cup Finals, The teams and venue for the finals of the 2025 Coronation Cup are Te Pohue, Karamu, Pongaroa and Dannevirke, to be held at Hawkes Bay Golf Club on May 25th & 26th. A long weekend to look forward too, but not sure about the weather. If you feel like braving the conditions, come on out and have a round. If you are heading away over the weekend, travel safely. Have a great Easter everyone. Good Golfing,👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
Evening all, Saturday 12th April; Cape Turnagain 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament (Round 3 Ruahine Rosebowl). &.30am cup of tea, 8.30am Tee off Saturday 12th April; Round 2 Club Championship Matchplay. We do have a glitch in the programme, so for the 32 person draws, we are one round short. Please play these games as soon as you possibly can, as we want to continue and have the final Saturday 17t May. Duty Zane & Peter Gregory, House Stephen Sisters Club; Quick meeting to be held downstairs Saturday after prize giving please. Sunday 13th April; Round 4 Golf H B Pennants Competition. Champ 1 are playing at Wairoa, Champ 3 at swairoa. Handicap 2 at Hawkes By Golf Club, and Handicap 4 are at home. Coronation Cup; Congratulations to the Dannevirke team for winning the Zone competition at Porangahau last weekend. This now takes our team with the other Zone winners to finals week end on May 24th and 25th. Venue and the other 3 competing teams to be notified. Again please keep Championship matches moving, Easter next weekend, may provide opportunity to catch up if necessary. Best wishes for players going to Herbertville, as well as members playing Pennants Sunday. Good Golfing,👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe