What's On 27/11/2020?

Bryan Burt Club Scribe • November 27, 2020

Saturday 28th November: GHB Coronation Cup Finals.

 Club day 11.30am Card draw

 

This weekend we host the Coronation Cup finals at Dannevirke, with our Zone winners Pongaroa, taking on the winners of the other three zones, being Hastings, Waipawa and Te Pohue. This competition tees off at 7.30am and 12 noon Saturday and 8am Sunday morning. With four teams of 12, that still leaves plenty of room on the course for us to play Club day at 11.30am, but please, if a Coronation Cup match comes up behind you, please let them through.

 

Twilight Golf; Yes folk we do have twilight running. Chappy Maniapoto is out there on Thursdays from around 3.30pm. until 5.30 last tee off.. Great opportunity to introduce firends to our beloved sport of golf. $5 entry fee 

 

Annual General Meeting; Monday 7th December, 7.30pm at the Clubhouse

 

Closing Day; Captain Mike was very happy with the 56 who attended last Saturdays closing day, trophy presentations. It is some time since we have run such an event, so please any comments positive or otherwise will be heard for next years function.

 

Trophies; Captain Mike has been unable to locate two trophies. Sattrup & Brannigan and Intermediate B Championship. If you are in possession of either, please return to the Club

 

Greenwood Cup; My thanks to Craig Nash, for his comprehensive report on the 2020 competition, below


The shortened 2020 golf season turned out be a winner for the Dannevirke Greenwood cup team.


The Greenwood cup is one of the longest contested cups in NZ golf. Played for by the top 10 players from each of the top 8 Hawkes Bay teams. It is contested via a ‘round robin’ competition meaning an exhausting 7 rounds of matchplay over two weekends.


Last weekend Dannevirke wrapped up the Radonich Salver which is contested for by the four country teams outside of the 4 strong Hawkes Bay city teams. This is only the second time Dannevirke has claimed the trophy in the 18 years of its existence - so a big achievement for the boys.


Weekend one in October was hosted at Dannevirke who presented the course in a fantastic condition, with credit due to the hard working greens team and DGC committee. Dannevirke started with three tough matches, losing narrowly to Maraenui 4.5 to 5.5, Hastings 3 -7 and finally Hawkes bay 6.5 -3.5.


Weekend two however was all Dannevirke’s, starting with a massive win over reigning holders Onga Onga 6.5- 3.5 then accounting for Central HB (combination of Waipukurau, Waipawa , Porongahau and Takapau) 7-3, Karamu 7.5-2.5 before a gallant effort against Napier in the final round on Sunday going down 4 -6.


The win was more significant as 3 key players from last year were out for 2020. Newcomer Craig Evans had a great weekend winning 3 of his 4 matches while the long serving manager Richie Gray stepped in at the last minute and fought hard in his number 9 position. Over the series, Brad Truesdale won 5.5 of his 7 matches proving his ability at the top level of Hawkes bay golf, with Dave Hurrell and Craig Nash securing 5 wins each.


The gutsy performance undoubtedly came from the strong team culture that has developed. The players worked incredibly hard to represent themselves, our Golf club and the Dannevirke district with distinction.


Players representing the 2020 Dannevirke Greenwood team were, Brad Truesdale, Pat Harold, Craig Nash, Hamish Prenter, Syd Hakiwai, Dave Hurrell, Greg Vigers, Chris Mason, Richie Gray, Craig Evans, Brad Dippie and Peter Gregory

Craig Nash

Seniors News from Gus Terry;

Hi everyone,
Reminding you all that our final get together for the year 
is Xmas Cheer
at Waipawa on Tuesday December 1st at 10.30am. There cost for each 
player on the day will be $10. Remember the clubhouse will be open from 
about 9.45am for morning tea.
 
As this will be the final newsletter for the year I can reveal the 
Programme for next year :
 
February 2nd Opening day at Waipukurau
March 15-19 5 Course Classic
April 6th at Waipawa
April 20th at Takapau
May 4th at Waipawa
May 18th Visit to Palmerston North
June 1st at Waipukurau
June 14th Visit to Hawkes Bay (Wednesday)
July 6th at Waipawa
August 3rd at Takapau
September 14th at Dannevirke
September 29th at Porangahau
October 5th Visit to Carterton
October 20th at Takapau
November 9th at Waipukurau AGM
November 18th Visit to Foxton (Thursday)
December 7th at Dannevirke (Xmas Cheer)
 
Cheers
Gus.


Clubhouse news from Stephen Paewai;

On Friday 11 December we’re hosting the Dannevirke High School teachers end of year luncheon. We need a couple of bar staff from about 10.00 am to 4 pm, expecting 50 – 60 people. Can anyone help please?

Thanks

Stephen

 

Christmas Cheer;  Saturday 12th December 12 noon shot gun start.  Please enter fours names on the list in the foyer.

 

Thanks for the contributions to tonight's edition of What's On. It would be hard for any member to say they don't know what's going on in our Club. I also know when this goes to Facebook on Friday morning, we have another group of followers around neighboring clubs who read with interest what is happening at Dannevirke Golf Club. Keep up the good work folk. .

 

As always, good golfing to you all.

 

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 27 March 2026?

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.

What's On 19 March 2026?

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

What's On 13 March 2026?

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