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 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