What's On 19 May 2022

Bryan Burt - Club Scribe • May 19, 2022


Saturday 21st May;  Card draw 11am, Club Champ matches urgently need to be played, as May 28th is finals day. Matches required,


Senior   B Truesdale v C Mason, C Nash v G Vigers


Intermediate, H Stephenson v J Garnett,  ( M Seatter v J B Holm / Z Gregory v C Peck.)

The winners of the bracketed group require a second match, to decide the other finalist


Intermediate B D Stewart v J Edwards, 


Junior; E Hauiti v B Brown, W Petra v G Henricksen


Junior B T Petra Jne v G McClelland, T Whaitia v G Hauiti


Any questions or requests, please contact Captain Mike


Sunday 29th May; Pike Cup Waipukurau. Is there any interest from the Club to enter a team in this event. We are one of the few Clubs who do not participate. Men over 50,  Again any questions contact Captain Mike


Results; from last week ends Coronation Cup. Club match results, Dannevirke 9.5 v Cape Turnagain2.5, Dannevirke 3.5 v Pongaroa 8.5, Dannevirke 5 v Norsewood 7, meaning we finished third behind Pongaroa and Norsewood. Best wishes to the Pongaroa Club, contesting the finals in Waipukurau this week end. Best Dannevirke individuals were Vaughan Hales and Tama Petra Jnr with 2.5 wins each, with 4 others, Brian Brown, Trevor Delahape, Tama Petra Snr and Waka Petra with 2 wins from three. Captain Mike reported (and was supported by player comments) that the Norsewood course was in great shape for the tournament. Greens were running well, and the overall presentation was a credit to the Norsewood Club. Congratulations all.


Management Committee Meeting 18th May;


The meeting was advised of the passing of Alex McLean (Harpo) . Our thoughts go out to Robyn, Cheryl, Jill and family.  Memories will be accompanied by smiles.


Two Grants have been received. $8000 for May wages from Mainland Trust, and $4275 from Aotearoa Gaming Trust, for repairs required on the flat roof above the shop and foyer.


A vote of thanks goes to the Seniors who assisted with duties when the H B Eagles hosted the triangular on Wednesday 4th May. A field of close to 90 was welcomed to Dannevirke by V P Peter Greatbatch.  Compliments on the state of the course were forth coming, so again thank you to our staff for their efforts and pride in what they do. 


We recently hosted a green keepers tournament, resulting in more favourable comments for our staff. 


Left side of number 2 green. This area is to become a mound bunker similar to number 5 and 10. Work is required to rake the soil to remove large stones, so the area can be sown and mowed in the future. Any member willing to spend some time raking and removing stones, please let the staff know prior, so a trailer can be made available for loading stones.


House Sale;  The 2020 AGM, gave the Management Committee, permission to sell the clubs house of Tamaki River Road. We are now in a position to move towards marketing the property in the not to distance future. What's On will keep any interested members up to date, with marketing details, if a project property, is something that appeals to you .

Card machine; Our internet has been upgraded, and our provider is now Inspire.net from Palmerston North. When time permits, wiring will be run to where the card machine will be positioned, giving access from the foyer 


The forecast doesn't look that flash for the week end, but if the opportunity arises, head on out for a game. Good golfing, and good luck to those playing matches.


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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