What's On 22 November 2024?

Bryan Burt - Club scribe • November 21, 2024
Dannevirke Golf rainy day

Saturday 23rd November;  Drummond Cup (3 clubs plus putter) Duty Chalky & Tim House Johnny Edwards.


Saturday 30th   Inter Club v Feilding (At Dannevirke) 11.30am card draw


Junior Golf; Monday 25th November sees the 3rd week of the Junior golf programme, commencing at 4pm.  The programme is going very well and will conclude with a 4 hole tournament on Sunday 8th December. A parent spoke to me today saying his 7 year old son is part of this, and is having a blast. Dad is a golfer, but his son is getting valuable skills from the programme which may one day produce a next generation member. 


Twilight Golf;  Up an running again for another season Thursday nights from 3.30pm onwards


Results;  Greenwood Cup.  Our team went through 4 rounds last weekend unbeaten, with 3 wins against Central, Karamu, Napier and a half with Hastings. At the completion of the event we were in 4th place with 9 match points. The overall winners being Onga Onga with back to back titles. Rhys Harold went through all 7 matches over two weekends undefeated, which is a great result. A very credible placing for our young team, with the potential to go better, and one day claim the title. Thanks to the team and reserves for giving up two weekends to compete in this high level event, and to the management crew, and on course supporters/ caddies, again thank you for your efforts 


Results Ladies;  Congratulations to the ladies team for winning the Ashcott Cup against Karamu at Waipukurau on Wednesday. The team of Margaret Stephenson, Susie Kerr, Marilyn Hall and Kerrie Gunderson won 4 / 0. Also congratulation to Rainier for being runner up to the Junior Gross at Champions Of Champions at Napier Golf Club on Sunday. Thanks to Bernie Williams for supporting Ranier as her caddie.


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Annual General Meeting;  Monday 9th December, 7.30 pm at the Club House. Full notice will be in next weeks Bush Telegraph and reprinted here for the next two weeks. Reports will be emailed to everyone who receives What's On, plus copies will be available at the Meeting.

Spring will end one day, and we will get some summer weather.  The course is in great condition with plenty of grass, so straying into the rough is not advised. Come on out and have a round, the walk and golf is great for the mind and soul.


Good Golfing👍

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

What's On 16 January 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • January 15, 2026
Friday 16th - Sunday 18th; Barry Illsley Building sponsored 54-hole Matchplay Tournament. This year we have 5 mens groups of 8, and one ladies' group of 4. The event has right of way during the weekend., but there is still ample room for members (limited carts). Friday is qualifying, commencing on the number 1 tee at 9.30 with the final tee time being 10.40 am. Saturday will have one round of Matchplay starting mid-morning, and Sunday there will be two rounds of Matchplay with an earlier start. Qualifying Round Friday draw; all off Number 1 tee (Cards will be printed and available at the tee) 9.30am T Neilson, B Neilson, B Burt, D Speedy 9.37am E Heale, M Stephenson, M Treacy, R Arnold 9.44am C Lochead, P Harold, K Bassett, T Bell 9.51am Z Gregory, J Arrandale, R Turner, Tewai Hauiti 9.58am H Illsley, B Illsley, G Illsley, J Ewens 10.05am S Bartlett, B Prestige, T Blanford, P Wolland 10.12am R Watts, S Prenter, G McClelland, W K Newland 10.19am S Hikiwai, M Arnold, M Mathews, V Hales 10.26am S Beale, B Mott, C Jensen, Eru Hauiti 10.33am G Hauiti, T Petera, M Seatter, D Lochead 10.40am P Gregory, S Heale, M Gordon, B Warren Saturday Club Day. Members are welcome to play Club day as per normal, either following the matches off number one, or starting on number 10. Card draw 11.20 am Tee Off 11.30 am. 2026 Competitions, Our programme is currently in draft form, and following minor adjustments will be off to the printer. For member planning purposes, please note the following dates. Pennant Competition, Sunday, 22nd February, Sunday 1st March, Sunday 15th March, Sunday 29th March, Sunday 19th April, will have finals on Sunday 3rd May. Coronation Cup, Zone play Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April, Finals 23rd & 24th May. Greenwood Cup, Rounds 1-3 at Dannevirke, October 3 & 4th, Rounds 4-7 Maraenui 31st October & 1st November. Open Championship Qualifying, Sat 21st February and Sat 14th March . Update # 13 Lands End. Red Pegs have been placed along the stump line, indicating a Hazard. Players may find their ball and play out (No Penalty) or if the ball cannot be found, play another ball from point of entry with a one-shot penalty . President Peter advises there is a large quantity of pine cones through the harvested area. Members are welcome to go down and bag them up for their own use. Vehicle entry across the course, and under the bridge by number 14, please. Beware of golfers and golf balls; entry at your own risk. Wishing all involved in the Tournament this weekend the best of luck. For anyone traveling and playing elsewhere, all the best. Have a great long weekend. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe