What's On 26 January 2024?

Bryan Burt - Club Scribe • January 25, 2024


Friday January 26th;  The Friday boys trip to Norsewood has been has been postponed. There will be a shop competition run tomorrow for those looking for a game, . 12 noon card draw. 


Saturday January 27th;  Card draw 11.30am. Summer Cup matches to be progressed please. Match Committee duty ? House Committee Tony Neilson. 


Saturday 3rd February;  Inter club with Feilding at Feilding. 11.30am tee off. There is a list in the foyer for those wanting to travel by bus. Please put your names up before Tuesday 30th so Mike can decide the size of bus required. 


Club Championships;  The Senior / Open grade (Senior plus to 10 handicap) plus anyone who wants to qualify for the Open Championship. Once again the Match Committee has had a request for qualifying for this grade. In Order to have a field of 16 sorted by the first round of match play on Saturday 2nd March, there will be two qualifying rounds available for play.  Best net from either round will be used to seed the draw (Only one card counts) Players can qualify on Tuesday 6th February or Saturday 10th February. Qualifying dates outside the two just mentioned will require approval from Captain Mike.. If a player wishes to qualify and misses the cut for top 16, they are unable to play in any other grade this year. Intermediate and junior grades will remain all members in and seeded by handicap index. If you wish to not be included in the Championship draw, please email Captain Mike  mikematthews058@gmail.com, in the next two weeks.


Monday 5th February;  The Motor homes Association three day tournament will conclude at Dannevirke on Monday 5th February, having already played Eketahuna and Pahiatua. Captain Mike is involved with running this event over the three days, and at the conclusion we put on a roast meal.  The cooking is sorted, but we are asking for help please to serve the meal, and do the washing up afterwards. All members should be capable of washing a few dishes, so if you can assist, please contact Mike on the email above. If we are over subscribed with assistance, I am sure he will advise you. 


Sister Club Kings Birthday weekend at Dannevirke;  The Dannevirke Golf Club is hosting the 52nd playing of the Sisters Club Tournament. Meeting of all those interested in participating in this years tournament will be held next Wednesday, 31 January 7pm at the Saigon Bay in Barraud Street. Regards Stephen


CSHB Vets Golf;  Another year is upon us with the opening season to be held at Dannevirke on the 13th February tee of 10.30. This year we are endeavouring to increase the numbers for our monthly games from our country clubs in the central area. So we have organised to take players down by bus leaving at 8am from Waipukurau.   We will stop at Takapau and Norsewood clubs on the way down. The cost is only $15, f rom Waipukurau to Dannevirke return. For those who wish to use the bus please ring Gregg Lee 02108002202. Email  gregleesixty5@gmail.co  Peter Johnston. 0275878424. Last day for final confirmation if you would like to come by bus. 6 th February .


Plenty of Golf to be played in the next few weeks. Some important dates for qualifying etc, so please keep these in mind.


Good Golfing👍

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe   


What's On 24 July 2025?

By Bryan Burt club scribe • July 24, 2025
👉Saturday 26th July; Matches please. Competitions still running are Wiffin Cup, Sattrup & Brannigan and Presidents Cup. Card draw 11.30am Duty Zane, house Majken 👉 Saturday 2nd August. SHB 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. Entries close Wednesday 30th July, for the draw publication on Thursday 31st July.. No post entries (No entries on the day) We currently have about 70 entries. Reminder; Members are asked to bring a plate for a shared meal after our 27 hole tournament. 👉 Saturday 9th August; Lui Paewai Trophy. Best stableford by a club member on the day. The Lui Paewai is a sort after Trophy. The forecast looks good for the weekend. If we have heavy frosts, please delay your start time so as not to burn the fairways and greens. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

What's On 17 July 2025?

By Bryan Burt - Club scribe • July 17, 2025
Evening all, Saturday 19th July; Presidents Cup Round 1 Matchplay . Duty Match Committee Chalky, House Johnny Sunday 20th July, HGC event. A travel group from Hawkes Bay who visit a course once a month. Approximately 50 - 55 golfers, staring at 9am on Tees 1, 5, 10 and 16. Still plenty of room for locals. Please be aware that players are coming from four directions, so don't just jump on a tee, make sure you they are at least half a fairway away before starting in front of them. Captain Zane is looking for anyone who can help prepare 50 burgers for our visitors around 1pm. Please call Zane on 027 299-4394 if you are available Saturday 2nd August; SHB 27 hole Strokeplay Tournament 9Round 4 Ruahine Rosebowl). Kindly Sponsored by Metalform (tow and collect) and Clay Lochead Electrical . . Men & Women, all handicaps welcome . $35 Entry fee . Free Entry to green keepers (Sponsored by tow and collect) . Lunch & Dinner provided . Net prizes and Cash prizes - up to 8th place for Open Gross . Entries (name & handicap ) by Wednesday 30th July to dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz . Draw & Tee times published Thursday 31st July via email and facebook  All inquiries, please contact Zane Gregory 027 299 4394 Presidents Cup draw; A Prasad v C Martin, P Drummond v A Maniapoto, C Lochead v B Williams, J Garnett v T Albert, B Dias v T Peeti, W Baylis v N Evans, G Brown v C Peck, J Farrell v T Bell, J Bassett v R He nricksen, D Walker v P Gregory, D Treacy Jnr v C Bone, M Seatter v Billy Te Ture, T Petera v A Brown, H Hauiti v W K Newland, S Hikawai v B Burt, M Arnold v J Edwards. All these matches need to be completed before round 2 on 16th August please. Greens Staff. A message from Kierane. Can members please stay clear of the areas where new turf has been laid on numbers 4 and 15. Walking over these areas is not going to help with establishment! Score Card Sponsor; After many years as our card sponsor, Aon Insurance Brokers wish to discontinue. We produce a three panel card. The front panel of 15cm has a club house photo and club details, with a 4cm advertisement at the bottom. The centre panel is a full 15cm advertisement, and panel three remains with the course layout and local rules. Anyone willing to discuss advertising or sponsorship options, please email our Secretary Bailey at dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz, in the first instance. A warm welcome to new members who have joined our Club and been added to What's On over the past few weeks. If you are receiving this email, and no longer wish to be on the email list, please flick me a return email and I will delete your details. What's On is also posted on our Facebook page by mid morning every Friday. Here's hoping we get a good day Saturday so we can get plenty of matches played. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

What's On 10 July 2025?

By Bryan Burt - Club Scribe • July 10, 2025
Evening all, Saturday 12th July; Presidents Cup Qualifying, Top 32 nett scores go through to seeded matchplay competition. Tom Irwin Putter. Please count your on the green putts, the player with the least putts wins the Tom Irwin Putter competition. Duty, Math committee Peter Gregory, House committee ? Sunday 20th July; The HGC Tour group will be playing Dannevirke at 9am. Between 50 and 55 players using a 4 tee start. Still room for our members, but please be aware of the players on the 9th and 18th fairways, as they may be carrying on, so don't assume they are stopping, and jumping in front of them. Saturday 2nd August; SHB 27 hole Strokeplay Tournament 9Round 4 Ruahine Rosebowl). Kindly Sponsored by Metalform (tow and collect) and Clay Lochead Electrical . . Men & Women, all handicaps welcome . $35 Entry fee . Free Entry to green keepers (Sponsored by tow and collect) . Lunch & Dinner provided . Net prizes and Cash prizes - up to 8th place for Open Gross . Entries (name & handicap ) by Wednesday 30th July to dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz . Draw & Tee times published Thursday 31st July via email and facebook All inquiries, please contact Zane Gregory 027 299 4394  Looks like it may be another horrible weekend weather wise. If the rain eventuates and then clears, please treat our course with respect, as any damage done now, won't grow out until the spring. With the sofy ground, please ensure all divots are replaced and stamped down, to maintain the quality of our fairways. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe