What's On 21 October 2022

Bryan Burt - Club Scribe • October 20, 2022

Saturday 22nd October; Card draw 11.30am

Twilight golf; The twilight season has commenced with tee times from 3.30pm to 6pm

Programme changes;


Saturday 5th November ; Interclub v Pahiatua at Pahiatua.    Those wishing to attend please contact Michael so he can advise numbers for catering. Men & Ladies


Saturday 3rd December; Fielding interclub at Dannevirke


Clubs; Does anyone have any clubs they would donate to the High School program.

There is a group of 8-12 players learning at present.


Greenwood Cup; Results after rounds 1-3 at Waipukurau last weekend

The overall standings after 3 rounds are:

1st: Napier – 6pts – 26.5 games

2nd: Maraenui – 6pts – 21.5 games

3rd: Hastings – 4pts – 23.0 games

4th: Onga Onga – 4pts – 21.5 games

5th: Hawkes Bay – 4pts – 16.0 games

6th: Dannevirke – 0pts – 5.5 games

7th: Central HB – 0pts – 4.0 games

8th: Karamu – 0pts – 2.0 games


We look forward to seeing you on the final weekend that will take place at Napier Golf Club on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th November.


Management Committee meeting 19th October;

The Golf Club house on Tamaki River Road, has this week come onto the market. Options to buy are (A) the house (B) The 5000sqm section next door, or (C) both properties. (See advert on the For Homes website)


Ladies shoot out is scheduled for Wednesday 26th October. Good luck to all the participants.


Coring was carried out last week, being a week ahead of schedule. Our thanks to the volunteers who assisted, being in person, or with machinery. The rain mid week and later in the week held up completion. Kierane and AG are full on this week to get everything completed, and then keeping on top of the spring growth


Our thanks to Marcus Ransom, for the work he has carried out with his digger around our property. This included tidying up the rubbish heaps around the house, demolishing the old yards by the house, and pulling over some old pine along the top of the bank on number 6, which were leaning towards the fairway, and our three Totara trees which make number 6 the hole it is.


The Dumb waiter is currently out of actions. Please assist with taking drinks up for the bar, or bringing empties down for dumping . President Tony will look to repair the waiter when time permits.


Annual General Meeting; Monday 5th December. For the committee chairpersons, captains. and anyone who writes a report for the AGM, please get these to Gail yesterday 


Good luck to members playing in events around the country this Labour weekend. For those staying close to home, come on out and have a round or two. If you require carts for visiting family or friends please contact Captain Mike, or President Tony. 


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