What's on 2 Sep 2022?

Bryan Burt - club scribe • September 1, 2022

Saturday 3rd September; Card draw 11am. Continuation of matches please.

Takapau 30 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. $30 Entry fee, 7.30am Cup of tea, 8.30am Tee Off. Mini bus leaving Drums 7.45am


Club House bookings;  We have a busy September at the Golf Club.


On Friday 2 September we have the Willy Veitch Memorial Tournament, tee off 10.00 am I understand members are welcome to play in this event.


Saturday 10 September a private function in the upstairs lounge, members will have to use the downstairs bar


Saturday 17 September, we’re hosting the Aotea Sports Club end of year prize giving. The upstairs lounge will be closed to members on the Friday and Saturday.


Saturday 24 September, the NZ Indian Association is holding a tournament, I understand members can participate in this tournament, more details will be advised closer to the time.

 

I appreciate that these events do cause some inconvenience to members, but it provides extra income for the club which ultimately benefits members.

 

Regards Stephen


Management Committee Meeting 24th August;


The fence behind the number three tee, and along the left of 3 and behind number 5 will be replaced next week . At the same time, the fences around the house and section are being replaced prior to the house going to market.

 Monday 12th September. The ladies have an Inter zone at Dannevirke

Draught beer; The committee has decided to remove draught beer from the club house. Sales have continued to decline over the past few years, to the point it is unprofitable to continue.

Concerns; Please be aware when raising concerns, that they are directed to the correct person. Our committee members serve their club and don't take on the role to be abused. Please speak to them as you would like to be spoken too.



Motor homes Association Golf Tournament  This is being held again over Waitangi week end.2023. The organisation from our end means we will again be hosting the final round on the Sunday .


Good luck to our members off to the Takapau tournament on Saturday. If you are playing at home, have a great day.


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