This week at the club 20/3/20
Bryan Burt - Club scribe • March 19, 2020
Evening all,
Coring, Like all news items this week, lets start by separating the facts from fiction.
Coring has not been completed yet, due to a Circuit board break down with the water system.. Once that was repaired all greens except 10, 11,12 and 13 were cored before the operator had to head off to another booking. However he is returning Friday to complete the last four greens, and then the course will reopen Saturday for the High School Ambrose Tournament.
Dannevirke and CHB four course classic. This tournament got underway at Dannevirke on Monday with a field of around 80 players. From there, the group went on to play Takapau Tuesday, rest day Wednesday, then Waipawa and Waipukurau Thursday and Friday. I'm sure a report on this event will arrive in my inbox for inclusion in next weeks What's On !
Friday Golf; Given the above, Friday golf this week will be at Pahiatua Golf Course. Meet at the Dannevirke Golf club at 11am to combine transport, and head to Pahiatua for a 12 noon tee off. Like the Air New Zealand web site, return flights and timing is unknown at this stage. Bring some extra money, as their bar prices are ahead of ours.
Saturday 21st March. Dannevirke High School 3 ball Ambrose Fundraising Tournament. 11am tee off . As of last evening there were 13 groups on the noticeboard, with extras expected Saturday. As a Club, we are well supported by businesses around town with sponsorship, and this is one of two occasions that we as members can help a school with their fundraising efforts. So if you or your children were or are currently being educated at Dannevirke High or if you have grand children there or heading there, make up a team and support our High School. If you can't play but want to support the High School, leave your donations with the starter, and they will be passed on.
Sunday 22nd March; Golf HB Pennants round 2
Hosts:
Champ 1 – Napier
Champ 2 – Maraenui
Champ 3 – Napier
Handicap 1 – Wairoa
Handicap 2 - Waipukurau
Handicap 3 – Hawkes Bay
Handicap 4 – Hawkes Bay
Thank you all for the quick responses regarding the results from Round 1 I did not have to hunt down to many so was able to put the results on the website on Monday night.
Cheers AJ (GHB Administrator)
Management Committee Meeting, From last nights Meeting. Congratulations to Green Keeper Kierane and partner Emma on the safe arrival of their son last weekend. This means however Kieran has missed coring, so thanks to AG Little and his helpers Max Charmley, Rod Henricksen, Billy Te Ture and James Walker. This group of men are well versed in what needs to be done for coring, so from the Members we thank you for your efforts.
Roger Ransom reported, that the rocks for the new entrance are due in the near future, so work will start on completing this project. A note to the critics, this project was the brain child of the Friday golfers, several who are farming. With the current drought, their time has been required in their own businesses, so the entrance will have to wait until time permits. It will be completed and it will look great, so cut them some slack please!.
Peter Greatbatch and I reported back on a concept for the upgrading of the bottom bar area. The wall by the chest freezer needs to be replaced, and a security door fitted, Some sort of security is required for over the existing bar opening, which will have the old lino lifted and resurfaced. Ceilings require some repair, as do a couple of the wall panels. Where the hardboard has been fitted half way along the right hand wall as you walk in from the kitchen, we propose to paint this out and attach the Tapuata Honours Board which is part of the Club history. Redecoration will include the dining room area and the back room, but keeping the timber work, as that is the fabric of this area. Electrics and lighting will be upgraded in both areas. The seating around the wall is to remain, with the squabs recovered to fit the new decor. Flooring and soft furnishing will be part two of the project. The bar area requires a security frame over the external window, doors removed under the counter, and a glass front chiller installed to hold bottles and glasses. To get this started, we are going to require a newly built storage cupboard, probably in the mens changing room to the left of the entrance. This will hold all the files that are in the old bar currently, plus our cleaning and toiletry supplies. The above mentioned project has some professional requirements, ie building the wall and cupboard, and electrics and some minor plumbing, but this time its a call to our men members. If the ladies can redecorate their changing rooms, then its our turn to step up donate some time to this project. More detail to follow, along with requests for assistance.
President Tony reported back on his meeting with Stuart Smith regarding selling the farm house on Tamaki River Road. Sale of this property was discussed at our last AGM in December, and the management committee was given permission to proceed, and that all decisions regarding the disposal of such could be handled by the Committee. Going forward Tony will be in contact with persons he feels could assist with bringing this property to the market. Given there is subdivision etc required and your management committee are busy people, progress will be as time permits!
That's it folk. Good luck to our pennant teams on Sunday, Again please support our local High School on Saturday.
As always, 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