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
Coring; Kierane and his team had a good run early in the week and got the course open for golfing today. Thanks to our staff and all who helped out. Friday 12th September; (3 options) 1 Our course is open, so weather permitting, there will be golf at Dannevirke 2 Cape Turnagain are hosting the Annual Firms Day. 18 holes 10 am Morning tea, 11 am Tee off. $30 entry fee; 3 Onga Onga, Our very own Jim Hickey (aka Doug) thinks the weather here tomorrow is going to be horrid, but a bit further away from the ranges at Onga Onga, things look better with rain not predicted until later in the day. Anyone wanting to go north, leave from the Mangatera Hotel car park at 10.45 am, Tee off at Onga at 11.30 am. Saturday 13th September; Kitt, Kerr, Hape, Simpson foursomes. Duty Zane, House Johnny. Zane has a copy of the rules for those who are not sure on them. 11.30am tee off Green Staff: There is a rule that states "Greens Staff have the right of way". There is only so many hours in a week, and the staff have lots to do to get everything groomed. If a tractor is heading towards you, please wait for them to get out of your range before hitting your ball. You wouldn't hit a ball at someone walking towards you, so don't do so to someone on a tractor. They can't jump out of the way of an oncoming ball if that were to happen. If a green is being mowed, wave the green staff to carry on; it only takes a few minutes to mow a green. A couple of minutes' delay for your round of golf is nothing compared to consistent stopping and starting for the staff. Common sense should prevail. If in doubt, " Wait, thank you. Spring weather is really upon us at present. Tomorrow looks ugly, but who knows? If you wish to brave the conditions, there are plenty of options this weekend. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
Evening all, Saturday 6th September; Card draw at 11.30 am, Duty? House Tony Saturday 13th September; Kitt, Kerr, Hape, Simpson 4somes over 18 holes. This has been mentioned previously, so make up a pair and come along for an 11.30 am start. Takapau 18 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. Thanks for the support from the 20 members who went through to Takapau last Saturday. We made up close to a quarter of the field, so great support for our friends at Takapau. The gross winner was J McGillicuddy. Pongaroa were the 2025 winners of the Ruahine Rosebowl. That's it for tonight, folks. Have a good weekend. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
A few bits and pieces to mention. Friday 29th August; Course Closed. The course is closed tomorrow for a Master Builders Ambrose Tournament. There is 90-something players in the field starting on multiple tees, so best we keep clear for them . Friday Boys Mid-Day Competition: Doug has suggested playing in Takapau tomorrow. Gather at the Mangatera Hotel car park for an 11 am departure, 11.30 am tee off at Takapau. Saturday 30th August; Takapau 18-hole Stroke play tournament. (Final Ruahine Rosebowl). The draw for this event is attached (click) . Please ignore the numbers down the left side . The top part of the draw is teeing of Dardanelles with the junior field going off Westwood Ho. It looks like a late start but given they have allowed 11-minute gaps, I am sure the field will start quicker than written. I would suggest being early as I can't see 11-minute times being adhered to. For those interested, a van is leaving Drums at 9.15am. Saturday 30th August; At home, Duty Richie House Angela. Seniors, because of the impending visit by Central and Southern to Cape Turnagain on Tuesday, September 2 nd , we will have a full Club day on Thursday, 4 th , complete with raffles, approaches, etc. On the 9 th September, we are unable to play because of coring. We are looking at a visit to Fielding or Eketahuna on that day. We shall advise next week as to where we are going, and see who are interested. Monday 8th September; Coring. The course will be closed until this job is complete. Kierane will advise when the course is reopened Hole In One; Congratulations Jolanda Van Viliet for holing out on number 14 yesterday. Great effort, Jolanda. Plenty happening as we head into spring golf. Good luck to the 22 heading to Takapau on Saturday. Hopefully, this isn't their last Tournament, but that is a matter for the members to sort. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe