What's On 22/01/2021

Bryan Burt - Club Scribe • January 21, 2021

Saturday January 23rd, Summer Cup Round 1 Matches to continue, 11.30am Card Draw 

 

Matchplay pairings were all listed in last weeks What's On

Please note, There will be no sandwiches this Saturday, pies and rolls at completion of play

 

Club Captain Mike Matthews; Divots, there are a lot of divots not being repaired, please look our for yours and any others that need repairing

 

Stephen Paewai Handicapper/ Clubhouse Manager / Sisters Club Tour leader

 

No 10 Tee, (across the road) 

 

At Saturday’s Match Committee meeting it was resolved we consult with members about changing hole 10 from stroke hole 10 to stroke to stroke hole 8 and thus hole 18 will become stroke hole 10. The rationale being, since moving the white tee across the road and based on 3300 cards hole 10 is playing 1.21 over par and as such is the 6th hardest hole on the course. Hole 18 is playing 1.10 over par and is the 10th hardest hole on the course. Prior to the change, when the white tee was in front of the office and based on statistics from over 10,000 cards, hole 10 played 1.07 over par and was the 12th hardest hole on the course, at the same time hole 18 played 1.08 over par and was the 11th hardest hole on the course. Although hole 10 is the 6th hardest hole, the 3 hardest holes on the course are 11, 12 and 16, therefore stroke hole 8 is the lowest number available. The Match Committee would appreciate feedback on the proposal.

 

Ladies v Men NZGA Ruling; 

 

The information I gave at the Match Committee meeting on Saturday was incorrect. This is the advice I received from NZ Golf (WHS World Handicap System)

 

Addition of strokes is different under WHS whereby before WHS, in a Nett competition, any strokes were given to the players who played from the more difficult course calculated in the difference in course ratings, under WHS any additional strokes are given to the players who play the course with the higher par.

Therefore, as the men’s par is 71 and the women’s par is 73, any women playing in the field will add two additional strokes to their Playing Handicaps.

The men and women will each use their own scorecards and relevant stroke holes and compare their nett scores. A nett 4 beats a nett 5, regardless of the par of the hole. On the two holes that are par 5s for the women and 4s for the men, the women may feel disadvantaged, but that is why they receive the extra two strokes.

In a stableford competition no additional shots are given.

 

Club House;

 

The urn from the kitchen is missing. If anyone knows where it is can you please let Stephen Paewai know. on 021 1658685

 

Sisters Club June 5th - 7th

 

The annual Sisters Club tournament is being held at the Rarangi Golf Club in Blenheim on Queens Birthday weekend, 5 and 6 June. This is the 49th playing of the event which was unfortunately postponed last year because of Covid. A meeting for all those interested in participating will be held on Wednesday 27 January at 7.15 pm at the Merrylees Hotel. If you are interested in playing but can’t make the meeting please contact Stephen Paewai 021 1658685

 

If you are golfing this long weekend, good luck. If you are travelling, take care and drive safely.

 

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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