What's On 21 March 2025?

Bryan Burt - Club Scribe • March 20, 2025
Dannevirke golf

Saturday March 22nd;  Dannevirke High School Ambrose Golf Tournament.  11am tee off, teams of three persons, $25 per player, $20,000 (First) Hole in One on number 3, sponsored by the Dannevirke High School.


Sunday 23rd; Golf HB Pennants Round 3. 


Golf Shop;    Patrick and Bailey Harold are thrilled to announce the opening of Harold Golf Shop on March 29th (at the Golf Club) . We’ll be offering a wide selection of golf gear and apparel, along with cold beverages, hot food, and snack options. Patrick will also be providing individual and group golf lessons, as well as a grip repair service. In the near future, we plan to launch a junior golf program and explore additional practice facility options. We can’t wait to enhance your golfing experience! Cheers Pat


Friday March 28th;   As was indicated at the Annual General Meeting, Miranda Hobbs had resigned from the position of Secretary / Treasurer.  We are now in the position to advise Bailey Harold has taken on this position and is currently learning the ropes from Miranda. At 5pm on Friday 28th, we ask members to gather in the upstairs lounge, to farewell Miranda, and welcome Bailey and Patrick. Light refreshments will be served.


Following the farewell presentation to Miranda, Patrick will be given time to speak to the gathering about his new venture, Harold Golf Shop.


Management Committee Meeting; 

Miranda's last meeting and Bailey's first.


A letter of resignation was received from Vice President and Greens Committee member Vaughan Hales, who is relocating to Palmerston North with his family. Our sincere thanks to Vaughan for his time and efforts within the Management Committee. Most notably, Vaughan over saw the implementation of the Card machine, and was recently involved with the updated water supply project.

Amongst other matters discussed, was the replacement of the Green Keepers Mule four wheeler. The Club received a $17000 grant from Pub Charity, towards the replacement, and the old machine has been sold off Our sincere thanks to the on going support of Pub Charity. 


Carts. Two of the original Scanpower carts are to be replaced this year. Options and pricing are being investigated.. On arrival, the Management Committee will tender the sale of the two older carts. (Watch this space)


Insurance. Yes I know we all hate the word, but it is a necessary evil. Our annual account has been received which for members information is just on $42k. (9k is Earthquake Levy). As part of the task now days we have to get a two yearly valuation on the replacement cost of the Clubhouse.  Our first valuation was like for like ie a two level Clubhouse, and the second being a single level replacement with the same square footage as the current downstairs total area. There is literally a million dollar difference. We are awaiting information on the difference if any this would make to our insurance cost.


Our best wishes to the Dannevirke High School for a successful fund raiser on Saturday. Too all our teams traveling for Pennants this Sunday, good luck. Likewise to the group of members heading to New Plymouth with sponsor Donald Speedy for the North Island LVA event, Monday through Wednesday. Best wishes.


Good Golfing👍

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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