This week at the Dannevirke Golf Club
Bryan Burt - Club Captain • November 8, 2018
Evening all,
After last week end, i beleive, its best to ignore weather forecasts leading into tournaments. Last saturday & Sunday were to produce gale force winds and torrential rain, so Friday Megan Seatter and I devised Plan B for the St Joseph's School Ambrose Tournament. Satuday 8am we decided the easiest plan was to proceed, and proceed we did. Wind yes, rain, not a drop, so the 20 teams 60 players enjoyed a social day of 3 ball Ambrose. They were well hosted by the School staff and parents. Thanks again St Joesph's School
Saturday night I was thinking we won't be playing tomorrow, but again wind yes, rain no. Thirteen pairs contested the MCI sponsored SHB 36 Hole Mixed Foursomes. This is not a large field, but those who participate enjoy their day. Gross winners being Margaret Stephenson and George Freeman, Nett Joy Charmley and myself, Stb Wendy & Brendan Poole. Thanks to ian McKenzie for coming up from Masterton and partnering Rosie Quick, as well as flying the flag for MCI. Our thanks to MCI & Associates for their continued sponsorship for this event. Thanks also to the members who assisted Robbie Benson, who had a hip malfunction while putting his shoes on in the car park. Not sure that a trip over the Saddle in an ambulance would be that comfortable. Hope all is well.
Saturday 10th November:
Feilding Inter Club hosted by Dannevirke Golf Club. A text from their Captain tells me they have 21 players coming, including 5 ladies. Morning tee from 10.30, card draw from 11.30am. Anyone offering to do a batch of scones?
Saturday 17th Sunday 18th November,
Greenwood cup Rds 4-7 at Napier Golf Club. We know that Saturday we play Hastings and Maraenui, Sunday Omga Onga and Karamu, but the exact order is as yet unknown. More information next week
Travelling Golfers. Best wishes to the group of 12 heading south early tomorrow, to play 3 round around Queenstown over the weekend, Next week Rod Henricksen, Doug Stewart and I head to Wanganui for the North Island Chartered Clubs annual Tournament, with rounds at Belmont and Castlecliff.
Monday 19th November Annual General Meeting. Clubhouse 7pm.
Discussions over the past few days would suggest we have a President, Club Captain and one, and possibly two Vice Presidents.
Look out for What's On Wednesday next week, as I'm unavailable Thursday
Good Golfing
Bryan Burt
Club Captain (10 more sleeps !)
Saturday 25th October; Club day draw 11.15 am, Tee off 11.30 am. Duty, Richie, House, Angela. 2026 Barry Illsley Sponsored 72 Hole Matchplay Open Tournament. Preliminary work is underway for this tournament. Dates yet to be confirmed, but it looks like the Wellington Anniversary Weekend in January, starting on Friday, and concluding on Sunday. Presidents Cup Final: t o be contested between Timmy Bell and Denzil Treacy Junior. Sattrup & Brannigan, 2025 winners Mark Rosocaker & Chappy Maniapoto. Congratulations guys. Ladies Shoot Out; Completed today with Margaret Treacy winning from Margaret Stephenson. Another great day from all accounts. On Course Tee Signs: A big shout-out to our tee sponsors for their continued support of our Club. With business changes, we have 5 tee signs available for advertising your business. If any member wishes to take up one of these signs, please contact our Secretary Bailey Harold at dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz. Annual General Meeting; Monday 8th December. Another call please, for members to consider putting themselves forward for nomination to the various committees. Our thanks to Bailey for her work to date on the new constitution. Every Club in NZ has to update their Constitution before the end of April 2026, so we can continue to apply for Charity funding etc. Golf NZ produced a template, and we are just adding the final touches for our Club. This will need to be adopted at the AGM. At this point, we have not had any major damage on our course with the wind, but today is going to be another windy one. Fingers crossed, we get through unscathed, and the wind settles for a fine weekend with ample opportunity to play some golf. Best wishes to all who are traveling this weekend for tournaments or other golfing adventures. Travel safely and play well. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
Saturday 18th October; Club day. Card draw at 11.15am tee off 11.30am Duty House Tony Saturday 8th November; Closing day and Trophy presentations. Captain Zane, sternly requests all competitions to be completed by then so trophies can be presented. Plenty of daylight now, so please make an effort. Saturday 29th November; (Date Change) Fielding Interclub @ Feilding. Ladies Club Championships; The ladies concluded their Champions on Saturday after being rained, hailed and thundered on the week before. Congratulations , too Margaret Stephenson, (Senior) Sue Burlace (Intermediate) and Kerrie Gundersen (Junior). Runners up being , Angela Farrell, Margaret Treacy and Rainier Arnold. Greenwood Cup Rounds 1-3; Conditions at Waipukurau Golf Club were very pleasant for two rounds of golf Saturday and one Sunday. The rough at Waipukurau has for years has been dense clover and still is, which can be deceiving, as the ball looks ok, but the clover can be difficult to hit from. Saturday morning the team played Karamu having a 7 to 3 win, followed in the afternoon with an 8.5 to 1.5 win against Central Hawkes Bay. Sunday morning we came up against the first of the city Clubs Napier, and were defeated 7 to 3. Two matches concluded with draws on the 18th, and 3 finished on the 17th, so it wasn't all bad. The current standings are Hastings first on 6 points with 27.5 games, Onga Onga second also on 6 points and 23 games, Napier third with 4 points and 20 games, with Dannevirke fourth on 4 points and 18.5 games. Looking forward to the final four rounds at Hastings Golf Club on November 15th & 16th . Annual General Meeting; Monday 8th December at 7.30pm. A reminder to Committee chairman and others to have your reports to Gail by next weekend (Labour Weekend) for the Annual Report. With daylight saving now in progress, encourage any friends or relatives that are keen to maybe consider a Summer Subscription. (Runs the duration of daylight saving) For membership forms see Patrick at Harold Golf Shop, or email Bailey at dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz . If your game is off colour at present, again see Patrick for a lesson. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
Saturday 11th October; 11am Ladies resume their finals matches. Senior & Intermediate finals (4 players) 11.30 am Mens Club day. Card draw at 11.30 am, Duty Tony Peeti, House Rhea Saturday 11th October; Greenwood Cup round 1-3 at Waipukurau. 8.15am No 1 Tee Dannevirke v Karamu 1.00pm No 1 Tee Dannevirke v CHB Sunday 12th October; 8.00 am No 13 Tee Dannevirke v Napier Golf Hawkes Bay Greenwood Cup competition has rolled around for another year. With a squad of 12 players available for rounds 1-3, we have selected three different teams for each match (attached). On behalf of all members, we wish the team the very best of success for the weekend. Hopefully, the weather plays ball, and you only have to battle your opponents, not the conditions as well. Good luck also to Margaret & Angela, Sue & Margaret, finishing off your Championship matches. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe