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 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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