What's on 25.9.20
Bryan Burt Club Scribe • September 24, 2020
Saturday 26th September
11am card draw. Sattrup & Brannigan match between Wendy Poole & Margaret Treacy v Syd Hikawai & R Ward
Sattrup & Brannigan. Three pairs are ready for the semi finals with the fourth coming from the match above. Those waiting for the semi finals draw being Tony Peeti & Peter Drummond, Warren Ridge & Vaughan Hales, Jamie Middlemass & Ben Neilson
Presidents Cup Final. Last Saturday Timmy Bell was the winner over Doug Stewart on the 20th hole. Congratulations Timmy
Eagles Golfing Society. A delayed Halberg Tournament is to be held in November at Napier Golf Club. This tournament has a field in excess of 120, and last year $15000, was past over to the Halberg Foundation for assisting children with disabilities into sport. Part of this donation comes from a raffle sponsored by Julian Robertson (Honorary Member HB Eagles) for 4 round of golf at Cape Kidnappers with carts. Many of the other HB Clubs including Dannevirke, and others around the North Island also donate rounds. Dannevirke Eagles Stephen Prenter, Warren Ridge, Max Charmley, Rod Henricksen, Carn Berry and I will be selling these tickets Friday & Saturday this week end, so please support us and the Halberg Foundation Tickets $5 each.
Management Committee meeting
23rd September;
Security. This was raised again last night. Please if you are getting your clubs from the trundler shed, do not walk away and leave the door pinned back and unlocked. I shouldn't happen, but we are aware of a pair of golf shoes, and two clubs being removed from this shed. Camera footage will hopefully find the culprit. So please this door needs to be locked at all times.
Functions, Two weeks ago, the Club hosted the Aotea Sports Club prize giving on the Friday evening, and Graham Lunds 60th birthday on the Saturday. Thanks to our bar staff Stephen Paewai & Dipak Makan for Friday, and Dipak and Zane Gregory on the Saturday. A reminder, if you are able to assis as bar staff, please contact Stephen Paewai, so the work load can be shared.
Fences
on 10th and 11th. With the contract work now completed, our thanks to James Walker and Roger Ransom for taking down some of the old fence, plus trimming the back of the trees to allow the tractor to move along the fence line. Also Max Charmley for collecting all the old material and tidying up the paddock .
Downstairs Lounge; Progress is being made on this area for use when upstairs is booked out. Building labour is being sponsored by Greatbatch Builders, Materials by ITM Tumu Timbers, electrical work by Clay Lochead.. Work to date includes repairing the damage to the ceiling panels, Putting a new doorway into the bar area, and moving the southern wall. Removing the lino from the bar top and floor behind the bar.
In the bar itself, the window will have a security grate put up, the wall and ceiling will be lined, new lino laid on the bar top and floor, a glass front fridge will be installed, as well as a sink. Decoration. The question has been asked, and a decision will be forthcoming if we just paint the lounge area, or repaint the dining room and the lounge' Lighting will be tidied up as well.
Front Gates, Tony has an idea, and has commenced his work. Watch this space.
House;
The house on Tamaki River Road has been surveyed off now and fencing installed for the area to be sold. A tidy up of the kitchen and bathroom will be next, before going to market.
Our thanks to the named sponsors above of goods and labour, and as always, please support them in return.
Greenwood Cup;
A reminder we are hosting the first three rounds on October 17 and 18th. Anyone who can assist in any way over the weekend, please give your names to Captain Mike.
Our numbers on Saturday are very encouraging, giving our Club a great feel. Make the most of it and come along and join in.
Good Golfing
Bryan Burt
Club Scribe
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
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
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