What's On 16 January 2026?

Bryan Burt - club scribe • January 15, 2026
Person silhouetted golfing at sunset on a green lawn with trees and a bright sky.

Friday 16th - Sunday 18th;  Barry Illsley Building sponsored 54-hole Matchplay Tournament. This year we have 5 mens groups of 8, and one ladies' group of 4. The event has right of way during the weekend., but there is still ample room for members (limited carts). Friday is qualifying, commencing on the number 1 tee at 9.30 with the final tee time being 10.40 am. Saturday will have one round of Matchplay starting mid-morning, and Sunday there will be two rounds of Matchplay with an earlier start. 


Qualifying Round Friday draw; all off Number 1 tee (Cards will be printed and available at the tee)


9.30am  T Neilson, B Neilson, B Burt, D Speedy

9.37am  E Heale, M Stephenson, M Treacy, R Arnold

9.44am  C Lochead, P Harold, K Bassett, T Bell

9.51am  Z Gregory, J Arrandale, R Turner, Tewai Hauiti

9.58am  H Illsley, B Illsley, G Illsley, J Ewens

10.05am  S Bartlett, B Prestige, T Blanford, P Wolland

10.12am  R Watts, S Prenter, G McClelland, W K Newland

10.19am  S Hikiwai, M Arnold, M Mathews, V Hales

10.26am  S Beale, B Mott, C Jensen, Eru Hauiti

10.33am  G Hauiti, T Petera, M Seatter, D Lochead

10.40am  P Gregory, S Heale, M Gordon, B Warren  


Saturday Club Day. Members are welcome to play Club day as per normal, either following the matches off number one, or starting on number 10. Card draw 11.20 am Tee Off 11.30 am. 


2026 Competitions, Our programme is currently in draft form, and following minor adjustments will be off to the printer. For member planning purposes, please note the following dates. Pennant Competition,  Sunday, 22nd February, Sunday 1st March, Sunday 15th March, Sunday 29th March, Sunday 19th April, will have finals on Sunday 3rd May.  Coronation Cup, Zone play Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April, Finals 23rd & 24th May. Greenwood Cup, Rounds 1-3 at Dannevirke, October 3 & 4th, Rounds 4-7 Maraenui 31st October & 1st November. Open Championship Qualifying, Sat 21st February and Sat 14th March.


Update # 13 Lands End.  Red Pegs have been placed along the stump line, indicating a Hazard. Players may find their ball and play out (No Penalty) or if the ball cannot be found, play another ball from point of entry with a one-shot penalty.  President Peter advises there is a large quantity of pine cones through the harvested area. Members are welcome to go down and bag them up for their own use. Vehicle entry across the course, and under the bridge by number 14, please. Beware of golfers and golf balls; entry at your own risk. 


Wishing all involved in the Tournament this weekend the best of luck. For anyone traveling and playing elsewhere, all the best. Have a great long weekend. 


Good Golfing👍

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 13 March 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • March 12, 2026
Sat, March 14th, Dannevirke High School Ambrose Tournament, 11 am Tee off. I'm sure there will be space in the field for members not involved in the Ambrose, but I can't guarantee that, sorry. Sun, March 15th; Golf HB Pennants Round 3. Championship 1 Dvke v Hastings @ Dannevirke, Champ 3 Dvke v Maraenui at Maraenui, Handicap 2 Dvke v Maraenui at HB Golf Club, Handicap 3 Dvke v Napier at Hastings. Championship 1 grade play at home, tee off 8.30 am. Club members can commence after Pennant tee off, but please be mindful that fours coming through the turn have right of way. Sun, March 15th; (Reminder) This one is for the ladies!! Come and have a go! Bring a friend, or we'll find you a new one to play with. Make some "me" time and celebrate International Women's Day at Dannevirke Golf Club - come down and have some fun and laughs, followed by a drink or two after SOCIAL AMBROSE. 7 HOLES, 2 players per team. Sunday, March 15th, 2.30 pm. Register on the day, $5 per person. Thank you, Wendy Stratford Mon, March 16th; Special General Meeting, Clubhouse at 7.30 pm with one agenda item. " Setting the annual member subscription fees for the 2026 / 2027 year. " Looking forward to supporting our local High School with its annual fundraiser. If you don't have a team yet, please consider getting one together. Good luck to our Pennant teams on Sunday. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

What's On 5 March 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • March 5, 2026
Friday, March 6th; As the course is closed until 1.30pm tomorrow, the Friday golfers are heading to Onga Onga. Leaving Mangatera Hotel car park at 10.30am. Saturday March 7th, Club day 11.15 am card draw for 11.30 am tee off. Duty Patrick & Peter Gregory. Saturday, March 7th ; Norsewood 27-hole Strokeplay Tournament. Round 1 of the 2026 Rosebowl. 8am tea/ coffee, with a start time of 8.30 am Coronation Cup; For all players that have put their names forward for Selection, there is a meeting this Saturday, Club day, 10.45 am in the dining room. Very quickly it will be! If any of these players are going to the Norsewood Rosebowl, well done, we will catch up with you during the week or the following weekend; otherwise, we will see the rest on Saturday. If you can't make it for any other reason, ring Tama 021408105 or Patrick in the shop, please don’t contact Zane, he is on holiday, leave him alone till he's back. Cheers Tama Pennant Results from last Sunday; Champ 1 had a 5/4 win, Champ 3 had a 9/0 loss, Handicap 2 lost 5/4 and Handicap 3 lost 6/3 Saturday, March 14th, Dannevirke High School fund raising 18 hole 3 ball Ambrose Tournament. Entries to Amrit, or the High School Office. Marae Tournament Results: On Saturday, 62 golfers participated in the 29 th playing of the Marae Tournament. Results Senior 1 st H Ruwhiu nett 67, 2 nd H Morris nett 71 Intermediate 1 st C Maniapoto nett 63, 2 nd D Treacy snr nett 68, 3 rd M Matthews nett 70 c/b, 4 th D Te Huki 70 c/b, 5 th D Stewart 70 nett, 6 th M Arnold 71 c/b Junior 1 st N Butterfield 41 stb, 2 nd J Timu 40 stb c/b, 3 rd O Apatu 40 stb, 4 th C Groom 38 stb Ladies 1 st C Timu 41 stb c/b, 2 nd K Camden – Peeti 41 stb, 3 rd D Ruwhiu 39. Long drives T Petera, T Bell, C Maniapoto and S Te Huki. Approaches JJ Carberry and K Camden – Peeti. Two's D Stewart 3 and 7 The Cape Kidnappers raffle was won by S Paewai. On behalf of the Makirikiri Marae we thank the Dannevirke Golf Club for the continued use of their facilities, that allows us to conduct one of our major fundraising ventures. Thanks to those that participated, those that sponsored the tournament and those that helped on the day, all contributing to a very successful day. Regards Stephen. Sunday, March 15th; This one is for the ladies!! Come and have a go! Bring a friend or we'll find you a new one to play with. Make some "me" time and celebrate International Women's Day at Dannevirke Golf Club - come down and have some fun and laughs, followed by a drink or two after SOCIAL AMBROSE. 7 HOLES, 2 players per team. Sunday, March 15th, 2.30 pm. Register on the day, $5 per person. Thank you Wendy Stratford Monday 16th March; Special General Meeting, Clubhouse at 7.30 pm. Agenda:  Setting the annual member subscription fees for the 2026 / 2027 year. That sums up another week, folks. As you can see, plenty is happening. Good luck to our team heading to Norsewood. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

What's On 26 February 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • February 26, 2026
Friday 27th February; The club is hosting a business Ambrose event commencing at 11am. Friday golf tee off 12noon as normal. Saturday 28th February; Marae Tournament, 11am tee off. Club members not involved in the Tournament are welcome to make up 4's and fit in where ever there is a one fairway gap. (No Club Competition today) Sunday 1st Match; Golf HB Pennants Round 2. Champ 1 Dvke v Onga Onga at Hawkes Bay, Champ 3. Dvke v Napier at Hawkes Bay, Handicap 2, Dvke v Hawkes Bay at Wairoa, Handicap 3 Dvke v Maraenui at Napier. Thursday 5th Friday 6th March. Veterans Waipukurau & Dannevirke Tournament. This event will be played at Dannevirke Thursday & Friday. Available times for members to play is after 1.30pm each day. Saturday 7th March; Norsewood 27 Hole Rosebowl Tournament. 8am Cup of tea, 8.20am draw, 8.30am tee off. Entry sheet up in the clubhouse, as Norsewoods Captain Neil wishes to do a draw prior to Saturday. Saturday 14th March, Dannevirke High School 18 hole Ambrose Tournament. Entries to Amrit or Zane, or through the high school Facebook page Club Championships. Refer last weeks What's On, entry sheets are up in the foyer. Seeded draw for players who enter. Coronation Cup; Saturday is the last day to put your name on the sheet to be considered for this years Coronation Cup team. This sheet is also in the foyer. BBQ; Members may recall at our Christmas Cheer, Marcus Ransom & Glen McClelland ran a very successful haggle hole. The proceeds going towards a new BBQ for the Club. The said BBQ is now at the club in pristine condition. Please, we ask that if used, this BBQ be cleaned back to new condition. Thanks March is yet another busy month on the golfing calander, so please come on out and enjoy the conditions before winter sets in. Wishing the Marae committee a successful day on Saturday, good luck to our Pennants teams on Sunday Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe