What's On 1st February 2024?

Bryan Burt - Club scribe • February 1, 2024

Evening all,



Saturday 3rd February;  Interclub with Fielding at Fielding. We were unable to get a big bus for this trip, so have two min buses booked. Mike requires a driver for the second bus please. He is offering to drive one. Remember we are leaving the Services & Citizens Club at 9.30am


Saturday 3rd February;  For those not going to the Inter Club, there will be a card draw at 11.30am. Match Committee duty is Chalky, House Committee Majken Webster. Please keep Summer Cup matches going. There should be no first round matches outstanding after Tuesday 6th. 


Monday 5th February;  Final round of the Motor Homes Association Tournament at Dannevirke. Captain Mike is still looking for helpers around 5pm the dish up and wash up after the roast meal is served


Tuesday 6th February; Yes folks its that day again when we Pakeha members play the Maori members.  Last year there was an even field of players, with the Pakeha team taking the honours. (aggregate stableford) Good luck to both teams. House Committee duty is Johnny Edwards. Johnny will require assistance please from 3pm, for the initial rush hour


Pennants;  For the coming season we have three Pennant teams in the GHB competition. Championship 1, (6 man team) Handicap 2 and 4 (8 man teams) Yesterday we were advised by Golf HB that Wairoa are unable to take their place in Championship 3. We have been asked to fill that vacancy. To do so we require at least 14 players willing to play Championship Pennants (Off the stick) Pennant dates are all Sundays. 25th February, 10th March, 24th March, 14th April, and 28th April. Lat years Greenwood Cup team will be the core of Championship 1, so if you are looking at stepping up, this could be your opportunity. Please contact Captain Mike urgently, so we can get back to AJ at Golf HB 


Correction; Last weeks W O stated the seeding for the open Championship would be done on Net. This is in fact Gross. A reminder that the two qualifying rounds are Tuesday 6th and Saturday 10th February


President;  President Peter has been asking for a couple of weeks now, where his planks for loading the Recycling bins had gone. The mystery has an ending, but whoever took them from the Golf Club, left them at Captain Mikes gate with a 4 Iron. Thanks for that, but really!


Number 7 Green;  The open drains in front of number 7, have now been closed in and seed sown The Greens Staff ask that they remain as GUR, but please until further notice, and the grass grows, no trundlers or carts to drive or be pulled over the drains. Pretty obvious I would have thought, but apparently not.


The course is going to be busy over the next five days, so hopefully the weather plays its part. Good luck if you have a Summer Cup match, and also to our members heading to Fielding.


Bryan Burt

Club Scribe👍

What's On 11 August 2025?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • September 11, 2025
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

What's On 4 September 2025?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • September 4, 2025
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

What's On 29 August 2025?

By Bryan Burt - Club Scribe • August 28, 2025
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

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