What's On 18 July 2024?

Bryan Burt - club scribe • July 18, 2024

Saturday July 20th; Card draw 11.30am  Duty Mike & Bernie, House Stephen. We have three competitions running now, Wiffin Cup, Sattrup & Brannigan, and Presidents Cup. Please talk to your opponents and get these matches played. If possible communicate before the weekend so you know if you have a match or not.


Clubhouse Booking; Wednesday 24 July Placemakers, promotional event 5 pm to 9 pm


Saturday 3rd August;  SHB 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament (Ruahine Rosebowl ) $30 entry, 8.30am tee off. Special thanks to our two main sponsors, Brad Dippie /Metalform, and Clay Lochead Electrical  Please put you names on the entry sheet in the foyer, so a draw can be done on Friday. Sorry folk, it is too much stress for the match committee to just arrive Saturday morning, and want to be first off the tee. 


Greenwood Cup; The 1st weekend (Rounds 1-3) take place on Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th October. The host venues for the 1st weekend have been confirmed as Onga Onga & Porangahau.. 


With 2 clubs hosting the first weekend the teams are split between the host venues with 4 teams at each. Below are the teams that will be playing at each venue.


Onga Onga, will host Onga Onga, Dannevirke, Maraenui and Hawkes Bay. 


Eagles Golfing Society;  Our second raffle for the year. This one the proceeds go to the Halberg Foundation, as part of the donation following the Halberg Tournament at Napier Golf Club, Thursday 24th October. Tickets are $5 each. Thanks Max for selling 5 books thus far, leaving 7 books to go. First prize is a round of golf for four persons at Cape Kidnappers, 2nd $250 travel Voucher from Golf Encounters, and 4th to 15th, Complimentary rounds on other Hawkes Bay and surrounding courses. Drawn at the tournament in October


Retirement;  I read today that Dave Murdock is finishing up as reporter for the weekly Bush Telegraph. On behalf of the Golf Club I wish to acknowledge the coverage Dave has given our club over the years. His passion for sport, means he has often come out to get a story and photos before or during tournaments, Club Championships etc. Thank you Dave for your service to the community


The week end looms and the forecast is winter like. If the weather looks good, just do it😊.


Good Golfing👍

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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