What's on 26 May 2021

Bryan Burt - Club scribe • May 27, 2021

Championships; Last Saturday both ladies and men held their Championship Finals, The day dawned fine but cool, the greens were freshly mowed, thank you AG. A great time of the year, and the course was in perfect condition for the finals. Winners Ladies Senior Angela Farrell, Intermediate Jad Suttor, Junior Chris Riddell. Men's Senior Syd Hikawai, Intermediate A Stan Truesdale, Intermediate B Shane Evans, Junior A Max Charmley, Junior B Kevin Jameson. Congratulations one and all. To the runners up, congratulations for getting to the finals, and providing the high level of competition that was seen on the day. Well done.


Saturday 29th May; Sattrup & Brannigan. 4bbb Matchplay. 11am Tee off. Captain Mike wants to get on with this competition, so is doing a draw Saturday at 10.45am. For those pairings present, if your opponents are also on course, please play your match Saturday. If this is not possible, please have this round completed before July 3rd, to keep the competition flowing.


Sunday 30th May;  Onga Onga 27 hole classic.


Tuesday 1st June Seniors ; Tuesday is the next round of the Spinley and Pukenui trays at Waipukurau at 10.30am. The clubhouse will be open from about 9.45am for a cuppa .The weather looks promising with a fine day 13 degrees and moderate westerlies. Gus


Saturday 5th Sunday 6th June; Sisters Club visit to Rarangi (Blenheim) A group of 19 golfers and three wives are travelling for this years tournament. We will again join members from Rarangi, Weedons (Christchurch) and Patea for a weekend of golf and socialising. A great weekend, will be had by all, and we know which trophies we don't want to bring home. 


The abundance of matchplay competition over the last couple of months, with Pennants, Club Champs, Coronation Cup etc, has been a feast for those who enjoy matchplay. It can also be damaging to handicaps, because matchplay can really bring the best out of some golfers. The dry autumn has also kept the course in summer condition with additional run, to the benefit of the shorter hitters. I hope you have taken advantage of these conditions and played plenty of golf. Long may it continue.


Promising to see new faces turning up and joining our Club. Sad on Saturday to farewell Margi & Dean Robinson, who have headed off to the Naki.  Margi played the finals of the Intermediate ladies competition as her swan song at Dannevirke.


Obituary; Carne Berry.. Carne has been a member at Dannevirke since moving into town from Pongaroa.  Well known for his years as a Coronation Cup player for Pongaroa, frequent tournament attendee, as well as a Past President of HB Eagles Association. To Annie and family, our thoughts are with you.


Note convinced of another fine week end at this stage, but we will see how Saturday dawns.

Good golfing.

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

By Zane - Club Captain March 26, 2026
Saturday 28th - Club Day DUTY: House: Angela, Match: Chalky Please keep your Club Champs matches on track for the second round on 2nd May. Sisters' club meeting after play on Saturday. Thanks, Stephen. Pennants Round 4 - please take note of days! Saturday 28th Champ 3 plays Waipawa Handicap 3 plays Hastings at Karamu Sunday 29th Champ 1 plays Maraenui at Ongaonga Handicap 2 plays Wairoa at home 10am #1Tee Dannevirke vs Wairoa 10 am #10 Tee Maraenui vs Napier 10.21am #1Tee Waipuk vs Hawkes Bay Members wishing to play, please tee off early or after these tee times. Rosebowl Thank you to the two Dannevirke players who made it to Pongaroa last Sunday. Thanks also to Pongaroa for a well-run, well-fed day, as always we were well looked after. Thanks, Mark and Ranier, for stepping in to play for Dannevirke when we were short on numbers. RESULTS: 1st Norsewood 2nd Cape Turnagain 3rd Pongaroa 4th Dannevirke 5th Takapau A Brief history: the Rosebowl has been taking place for 30+ years and is a meaningful tournament for local interculb golf. We appreciate there is a lot of golf at this time of the season, however, it is a shame when such days are not well supported by our members. Any thoughts or suggestions on how this event can be better attended, please reach out to Zane, Peter, or any match committee member. We do not want to see these tournaments fall off the annual calendar. Coronation Cup A team will be selected by Thursday, 2nd April. First round is in Takapau on Saturday, 11th April Twilight The end of Twilight season was postponed this week due to the weather and will be held next Thursday (weather permitting). Weather looking good for another great weekend of golf! Good luck to our Pennants teams.  Cheers, Zane CC.
By Bryan Burt - club scribe March 19, 2026
Saturday 21st March; Club Championships Round 1 Matchplay. Duty, Match Committee, House ?. If you have a Match, please convey that to the starters. Round 2 is not until May 2nd, so please keep communication with your opponent open so the matches can all be completed. Thank you to all who put names forward for the Championships. We have four draws, Senior, Intermediate A & B, and Junior A (all attached) compiled from names entered. Thanks, Pat Harold, for putting the draws together. Any questions or queries, please contact captains Zane or Peter. Sunday 22nd March; Pongaroa 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament, Round two of the Ruahine Rosebowl. 8 am, tea & Coffee, 8.30 am tee off, $35 includes competition and food. Can we get a good muster, please, especially those looking for Coronation Cup selection. We require more than three, which we had at Norsewood, please. High School Ambrose: A thank-you note from the High School says it all. " Kia ora e te whānau, our golf tournament last weekend was awesome, with 105 golfers turning up to support our school and try their luck at winning $20 000! Unfortunately, no one was able to ‘sink a hole in one’ and win the money. A big thank you to Mr Amrit Pasad and all the staff and students who helped to make this event a success. We would also like to thank the Dannevirke Golf Course, our generous sponsors and our community for entering the tournament and participating in the fundraising activities held on the day. All profits of this event will go towards our students’ sports travel." Special General Meeting; Thank you to the 55 members who turned out Monday night for the purpose of " Setting the annual member subscription fees for the 2026 / 2027 year. " The conclusion being the annual subscriptions for 2026 / 2027 is $665 for full playing members. The Management Committee acknowledges their error in not advertising this as an Agenda item at the AGM in December. Matter sorted, repeat of error to be avoided, move on. We are in the thick of Match Play golf with GHB Pennants and now Club Champs, and in April, the Coronation Cup. I hope all participants enjoy the experience. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
By Bryan Burt - club scribe March 12, 2026
Sat, March 14th, Dannevirke High School Ambrose Tournament, 11 am Tee off. I'm sure there will be space in the field for members not involved in the Ambrose, but I can't guarantee that, sorry. Sun, March 15th; Golf HB Pennants Round 3. Championship 1 Dvke v Hastings @ Dannevirke, Champ 3 Dvke v Maraenui at Maraenui, Handicap 2 Dvke v Maraenui at HB Golf Club, Handicap 3 Dvke v Napier at Hastings. Championship 1 grade play at home, tee off 8.30 am. Club members can commence after Pennant tee off, but please be mindful that fours coming through the turn have right of way. Sun, March 15th; (Reminder) This one is for the ladies!! Come and have a go! Bring a friend, or we'll find you a new one to play with. Make some "me" time and celebrate International Women's Day at Dannevirke Golf Club - come down and have some fun and laughs, followed by a drink or two after SOCIAL AMBROSE. 7 HOLES, 2 players per team. Sunday, March 15th, 2.30 pm. Register on the day, $5 per person. Thank you, Wendy Stratford Mon, March 16th; Special General Meeting, Clubhouse at 7.30 pm with one agenda item. " Setting the annual member subscription fees for the 2026 / 2027 year. " Looking forward to supporting our local High School with its annual fundraiser. If you don't have a team yet, please consider getting one together. Good luck to our Pennant teams on Sunday. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe