What's On 17 February 2023

Bryan Burt - Clube scribe • February 16, 2023

Saturday 18th February; Summer Cup Round 3 match play. All round one and hopefully most round 2 games should be complete by now. It has been a member complaint that this competition drags on too long each year. Members not committee members have to play these matches, so please get them played, so we for once can have the finals on the correct date


Saturday 25th February;  Marae Tournament, 11am shot gun start


Sunday 26th; Golf HB Round 1 Pennants; Preliminary notice that this is the scheduled date for this competition to start. However, common sense would suggest this will be reviewed given the situation on many of the GHB courses.  We currently have 3 teams in this years competition. Championship1, plus Handicap 2 and 4.


Sunday 5th March; Norsewood 27 hole strokeplay tournament. Round 1 Ruahine Rosebowl competition.  For various reasons Norsewood have not participated in this competition since the beginning of Covid. That being said, they now wish to come back, with the support of the other 4 clubs. These are great tournaments, meeting up with golfers from Pongaroa, Cape Turnagain, Takapau, Dannevirke and Norsewood. We encourage members to go along and support these country clubs, who in turn will support our August tournament. Should you have any questions regarding these events, contact Captain Mike, President Tony , or any Match committee members, because these guys have all been long time supporters of these tournaments. 


While I can't speak for them, photos from Napier , Maraenui, Wairoa , Waipukurau and Waipawa golf clubs would suggest there is a great deal of work to be done to get these courses back to playing condition. We also have to acknowledge, where sport fits in when homes and livelihoods have been wiped out.  Our own course has come through safely, and this time round we can be thankful.


I will keep members informed of GHB official information as it comes to hand, but in the mean time if weather permits this week end, come on out and have a game of golf to refresh the mind, and mix and mingle with other members for the good of your mental health.


Good Golfing

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe👍

What's On 6 February 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • February 5, 2026
Friday 6th February; Card draw 11.30 am, Maori versus the rest shield. Bring your " A" game, combined stableford for each team Saturday 7th February; Club day. Card draw at 11.30 am. House duty, Stephen. Summer Cup matches to be played if possible, please. Marae Tournament: This year’s tournament is on Saturday, 28 February. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will go to the Makirikiri Marae. You can enter by putting your name on the list in the foyer. I’ve been given a certificate for a round of golf for 4 people at Cape Kidnappers. It has been decided to raffle this prize; tickets are available from Stephen Paewai, Tim Bell or Patrick Harold. The raffle will be drawn during the prize giving for the Marae Tournament. Regards Stephen. The course is in great condition at present, so get out and have a game if you can. Have a great long weekend. 👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

What's On 29 January 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • January 29, 2026
Evening all, Saturday, January 31st; Card draw 11.30 am Duty Zane, House Scott. Summer Cup matches as advised last week to be continued . Friday, February 6th (Waitangi Day) 11.30 am tee off; Maori v the rest match. Always a great day with plenty of before and after banter. Golf HB Pennants 2026. Dannevirke has 4 teams playing in this competition, in the Championship 1 & 3 grades, plus Handicap 2 & 3 grades. These are teams of 6 playing match play all over the Golf HB Region, commencing Sunday 22nd February. Any new members interested in being part of a team, please advise Zane on Saturday. NZ Ambrose Golf Cup, round 12 qualifier at Saint Andrews Golf Club, Hamilton. Congratulations to "Young Boys" Te Wai, Graiden, Rani, and Eru Hauiti of their 1st place last weekend. 68 Gross 57.5 nett. Off to the finals Twilight Golf; Don't forget Twilight Golf is played every Thursday, 4.30 to 5.30 pm tee off during daylight savings months. Great opportunity to try out the game, introduce family and friends to golf, or hone a few new skills over 9 holes. The weather gods have been much kinder to us, than in some areas of the country. With approximately 112 mils of rain this month, the course has gone from a dry, plenty of run summer track to a lush green autumn track in a couple of weeks. Plenty of visitors keeping Pat busy, so come on out and enjoy our great course. See you soon. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

What's On 23 January 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • January 22, 2026
Saturday 24th January; Summer Cup Round 1 Matchplay. Duty Match Committee House Baz Mott Summer Cup Draw; Byes, Johnny Edwards, Bryan Burt, Amrit Prasad, Tama Petera. G Freeman v D Treacy Jnr, S Hikawai v Marg Treacy, Z Gregory v T Neilson, B Williams v T Peeti, V Hales v R Henricksen, J Bassett v B Mott, C Peck v S Beale, R Martin v T Albert, P Drummond v T Crawford, T Bell v N Evans, D Maken v M Filer, Billy Te Ture v M Matthews. Barrie Illsley Building sponsored 54 Hole Matchplay Tournament; A great weekend was had by all. Starting Friday with the Qualifying round, Pat Harold took out the Gross prize, with Mark Illsley the nett. The five par 3 approaches plus a wild card (me) went 100 metres down the 18th for a chip out for $1000. Congratulation Pat for your win here. Division winners Group 1, Tama Petera beat Micheal Seatter, Group 2 Caleb Jensen (Cape Turnagain) beat Tewai Hauiti, Group 3 Mike Matthews beat Barry Illsley, Group 4 Eru Hauiti beat Ben Neilson, and group 5 Hamish Illsley beat Basil Prestege (visitor). Ladies, Margaret Treacy beat Margaret Stephenson. Our thanks once again for the sponsorship for this event put forward by Barry Illsley Buiilding. Great work by Peter Gregory and his committee, ladies for the catering, local sponsors, and all the members who participated. Bring on 2027. Summer Cup draw is out and matches are ready to go. Not sure what the weather is going to do Saturday, but if you can, please get these matches played. Have a great weekend.! Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe