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 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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