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 27 March 2026?

By Zane - Club Captain • March 26, 2026
Saturday 28th - Club Day DUTY: House: Angela, Match: Chalky Please keep your Club Champs matches on track for the second round on 2nd May. Sisters' club meeting after play on Saturday. Thanks, Stephen. Pennants Round 4 - please take note of days! Saturday 28th Champ 3 plays Waipawa Handicap 3 plays Hastings at Karamu Sunday 29th Champ 1 plays Maraenui at Ongaonga Handicap 2 plays Wairoa at home 10am #1Tee Dannevirke vs Wairoa 10 am #10 Tee Maraenui vs Napier 10.21am #1Tee Waipuk vs Hawkes Bay Members wishing to play, please tee off early or after these tee times. Rosebowl Thank you to the two Dannevirke players who made it to Pongaroa last Sunday. Thanks also to Pongaroa for a well-run, well-fed day, as always we were well looked after. Thanks, Mark and Ranier, for stepping in to play for Dannevirke when we were short on numbers. RESULTS: 1st Norsewood 2nd Cape Turnagain 3rd Pongaroa 4th Dannevirke 5th Takapau A Brief history: the Rosebowl has been taking place for 30+ years and is a meaningful tournament for local interculb golf. We appreciate there is a lot of golf at this time of the season, however, it is a shame when such days are not well supported by our members. Any thoughts or suggestions on how this event can be better attended, please reach out to Zane, Peter, or any match committee member. We do not want to see these tournaments fall off the annual calendar. Coronation Cup A team will be selected by Thursday, 2nd April. First round is in Takapau on Saturday, 11th April Twilight The end of Twilight season was postponed this week due to the weather and will be held next Thursday (weather permitting). Weather looking good for another great weekend of golf! Good luck to our Pennants teams.  Cheers, Zane CC.

What's On 19 March 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • March 19, 2026
Saturday 21st March; Club Championships Round 1 Matchplay. Duty, Match Committee, House ?. If you have a Match, please convey that to the starters. Round 2 is not until May 2nd, so please keep communication with your opponent open so the matches can all be completed. Thank you to all who put names forward for the Championships. We have four draws, Senior, Intermediate A & B, and Junior A (all attached) compiled from names entered. Thanks, Pat Harold, for putting the draws together. Any questions or queries, please contact captains Zane or Peter. Sunday 22nd March; Pongaroa 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament, Round two of the Ruahine Rosebowl. 8 am, tea & Coffee, 8.30 am tee off, $35 includes competition and food. Can we get a good muster, please, especially those looking for Coronation Cup selection. We require more than three, which we had at Norsewood, please. High School Ambrose: A thank-you note from the High School says it all. " Kia ora e te whānau, our golf tournament last weekend was awesome, with 105 golfers turning up to support our school and try their luck at winning $20 000! Unfortunately, no one was able to ‘sink a hole in one’ and win the money. A big thank you to Mr Amrit Pasad and all the staff and students who helped to make this event a success. We would also like to thank the Dannevirke Golf Course, our generous sponsors and our community for entering the tournament and participating in the fundraising activities held on the day. All profits of this event will go towards our students’ sports travel." Special General Meeting; Thank you to the 55 members who turned out Monday night for the purpose of " Setting the annual member subscription fees for the 2026 / 2027 year. " The conclusion being the annual subscriptions for 2026 / 2027 is $665 for full playing members. The Management Committee acknowledges their error in not advertising this as an Agenda item at the AGM in December. Matter sorted, repeat of error to be avoided, move on. We are in the thick of Match Play golf with GHB Pennants and now Club Champs, and in April, the Coronation Cup. I hope all participants enjoy the experience. 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