What's On 26 June 2025?

Bryan Burt - Club scribe • June 26, 2025
A row of golf carts are parked in a parking lot.

Evening all,

Saturday, June 28th;  Sattrup & Brannigan Round 2 4bbb. 11.30 am Card draw Duty Match Joe Clark, House Stephen Paewai.


   By now, all first-round Sattrup & Brannigan matches should be completed. If not, and you are still to play round 1, please inform those waiting for round 2. Captains will cancel any unplayed matches if no communication is forthcoming. 


Sunday, July 6th, Porongahau 27-hole Stroke Play tournament. Although not part of the Ruahine Rosebowl series, I am sure they will welcome players from Dannevirke. I would suggest contacting them sometime this week, as you may not get in the field if you just turn up next Sunday. 


Carts: The Club has recently purchased two new carts for our fleet. The Management Committee now have two of the older carts available for Tender.  Please email Bailey Harold at dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz before Wednesday, 16th July, with your tender price and the particular cart you are tendering for. The Management committee meet on Wednesday 16th and will notify the successful tender. If a cart is sold to a local member, storage and recharging facilities may be available in our cart shed, with an annual fee to cover costs. Insurance would be at the owner's expense. 


As mentioned above, with two new carts coming on board, we are gradually replacing and increasing the number of carts on our course. Our originals were purchased approximately 25 years ago.. A reminder to Club members, please, these carts are an asset belonging to your Golf Club. They assist in bringing more green fee players to our course, as well as group bookings, plus use by local members. If you see any carts being driven dangerously on our course,  please call out the said driver there and then if possible, alternatively notify Patrick in the Pro Shop. Like any machinery, they are there to be used, not abused. 


With School holidays commencing tomorrow, there is an opportunity over the next two weeks to bring younger family members out to the course and give them a try at Golf. Remember Patrick is available for lessons, to encourage the next generation of golfers, as well as attempting to fix the bad habits of current golfers.


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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