What's On 17 January 2025?

Bryan Burt - Club Scribe • January 16, 2025
Women's golf at Dannevirek Golf Club

Saturday 18th January;   Club day card draw 11.30am. Duty Chalky / Richie House ?


Summer Cup;  Draw for the match play rounds will be published next Thursday.  Draw will be in the shop from Friday 17th January (no problem if you wish to play matches this weekend)


Sunday 2nd February; PALMERSTON NORTH RAILWAY GOLF (details below)  Questions too Gillian Dailey


Barry Illsley Sponsored 72 hole Match Play 27th / 28th February 1st March,  There are entry forms in the shop for those unable to enter online. An event like this cannot be planned if members wait until the last minute to enter. If you intend playing, please get your entry in ASAP.


Club House / Prize Givings;  Can the duty persons please consider using the bell at the bar to get members attention that you are starting the prize giving. Likewise can members show some respect and finish what they are saying quickly so everyone present can hear what is being said. It is a major misconception that the loader you speak (yell) the more people will hear. Wrong. For members with hearing issues load voices can sound like a stag roaring. A tidy up in this area by all members will make the presentations short, sharp, too the point and heard by all. Thank you


The rain over the Christmas period has sparked our course into growth again. Enjoy it while we have these great conditions.


Good Golfin👍g

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe


PALMERSTON NORTH RAILWAY GOLF
It’s time again for our Annual Palmerston North Railway Golf Tournament.
Date:Sunday 2 February 2025

Tee Off:0930 - hours
At:Palmerston North Golf Club
Brightwater Terrace, Palmerston North

Entry Fee:
Still at the bargain price of $30.00
Divisions decided on the day according to the numbers.
Longest Drives and Nearest the Pin prizes.
Gross and Nett plus the usual Stableford Competition
Non-golfers welcome.
A great opportunity to catch up with like minded people with a game of golf on the side.
Opportunity to win a raffle.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Of course, entries can be taken on the day.
Interested? Contact:

Richard Toot Norton 0211425608 or
Richard.Norton@kiwirail.co.nz or kiwi.nortons@hotmail.com
Or Richard Dennerly 0272569970 or
Richard.Dennerly@kiwirail.co.nz or richie.d@inspire.net.nz

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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