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

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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