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 !)
Friday, April 3rd; There will be a Friday competition run tomorrow. Own groups up until 12 noon. Card draw at 12 for those looking for a game at that time. Saturday 4th April; Club day for those who are around over the weekend. 11.15 am card draw for 11.30 am tee off. Starter Zane, House Basil. Any members playing Club Championship matches, please contact the starter. Saturday 10th / Sunday 11th April; Coronation Cup Zone play at Takapau. The selectors have named the following players. We would like to thank all those that have put their names forward for this year's Coronation cup team. The selection for this was not an easy task as we started with 23 names to select from, but we got there. So this year's team for 2026, in no particular order, are: John Garnett Amrit Prasad Zane Gregory John Garnett Tiwai Hauiti Timmy Bell Eru Hauiti Jacob Stephenson Richard Stephenson Denzel Treacy Bryan Burt Ranieri Hauiti Harley Hauiti Graiden Hauiti Tama Petera Congratulations to all players named for this year's team. They play three rounds next Saturday, 11 and Sunday, 12 April 2026 at Takapau Golf Club. Selectors would like a meeting this Saturday at 10.30 am to go through team order, travel etc. We understand that it is Easter weekend and you may not be able to attend, if so please contact Zane, Patrick or Tama. Cheers Congratulations, guys, wish you all well next weekend. Have a great Easter, everyone, and if you are traveling, stay safe. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
Saturday 28th - Club Day DUTY: House: Angela, Match: Chalky Please keep your Club Champs matches on track for the second round on 2nd May. Sisters' club meeting after play on Saturday. Thanks, Stephen. Pennants Round 4 - please take note of days! Saturday 28th Champ 3 plays Waipawa Handicap 3 plays Hastings at Karamu Sunday 29th Champ 1 plays Maraenui at Ongaonga Handicap 2 plays Wairoa at home 10am #1Tee Dannevirke vs Wairoa 10 am #10 Tee Maraenui vs Napier 10.21am #1Tee Waipuk vs Hawkes Bay Members wishing to play, please tee off early or after these tee times. Rosebowl Thank you to the two Dannevirke players who made it to Pongaroa last Sunday. Thanks also to Pongaroa for a well-run, well-fed day, as always we were well looked after. Thanks, Mark and Ranier, for stepping in to play for Dannevirke when we were short on numbers. RESULTS: 1st Norsewood 2nd Cape Turnagain 3rd Pongaroa 4th Dannevirke 5th Takapau A Brief history: the Rosebowl has been taking place for 30+ years and is a meaningful tournament for local interculb golf. We appreciate there is a lot of golf at this time of the season, however, it is a shame when such days are not well supported by our members. Any thoughts or suggestions on how this event can be better attended, please reach out to Zane, Peter, or any match committee member. We do not want to see these tournaments fall off the annual calendar. Coronation Cup A team will be selected by Thursday, 2nd April. First round is in Takapau on Saturday, 11th April Twilight The end of Twilight season was postponed this week due to the weather and will be held next Thursday (weather permitting). Weather looking good for another great weekend of golf! Good luck to our Pennants teams. Cheers, Zane CC.
Saturday 21st March; Club Championships Round 1 Matchplay. Duty, Match Committee, House ?. If you have a Match, please convey that to the starters. Round 2 is not until May 2nd, so please keep communication with your opponent open so the matches can all be completed. Thank you to all who put names forward for the Championships. We have four draws, Senior, Intermediate A & B, and Junior A (all attached) compiled from names entered. Thanks, Pat Harold, for putting the draws together. Any questions or queries, please contact captains Zane or Peter. Sunday 22nd March; Pongaroa 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament, Round two of the Ruahine Rosebowl. 8 am, tea & Coffee, 8.30 am tee off, $35 includes competition and food. Can we get a good muster, please, especially those looking for Coronation Cup selection. We require more than three, which we had at Norsewood, please. High School Ambrose: A thank-you note from the High School says it all. " Kia ora e te whānau, our golf tournament last weekend was awesome, with 105 golfers turning up to support our school and try their luck at winning $20 000! Unfortunately, no one was able to ‘sink a hole in one’ and win the money. A big thank you to Mr Amrit Pasad and all the staff and students who helped to make this event a success. We would also like to thank the Dannevirke Golf Course, our generous sponsors and our community for entering the tournament and participating in the fundraising activities held on the day. All profits of this event will go towards our students’ sports travel." Special General Meeting; Thank you to the 55 members who turned out Monday night for the purpose of " Setting the annual member subscription fees for the 2026 / 2027 year. " The conclusion being the annual subscriptions for 2026 / 2027 is $665 for full playing members. The Management Committee acknowledges their error in not advertising this as an Agenda item at the AGM in December. Matter sorted, repeat of error to be avoided, move on. We are in the thick of Match Play golf with GHB Pennants and now Club Champs, and in April, the Coronation Cup. I hope all participants enjoy the experience. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe