What's On 27th May 2022

Bryan Burt - Club Scribe • May 26, 2022

Saturday 28th May; Club Championships Finals Day; The five men's grade Championships are all playing 36 Holes, commencing at 8.30am Junior B Tama Petra Jnr v Grayden Hauiti, 8.35am Junior Eru Hauiti v Waka Petra. 8.40am Intermediate B TBA, 8.45am Intermediate. John Garnett v Michael Seatter. The Senior final is between Brad Truesdale and Greg Vigers. I believe they are teeing off at 7.30am (other commitments)


Ladies Finals are commencing late morning, following lunch, and are all played over 18 holes. Unfortunately names haven't been supplied to scribe.


Club Golf; 11am Card draw. Tees are under starters control, and please be aware Championships have right of way on the course.


Club Messages;


Private Function

 

The upstairs lounge has been booked for a corporate function on Thursday 2 June from 10.00am till 2.00pm. There will be extra cars in the carpark and the Seniors may have to use the downstairs lounge after their Thursday round, please check with me on the day. Stephen

 

Sister’s Club

 

23 golfers will be representing the Club at the 50th celebrations of our annual quadrangular tournament at Patea over Queens Birthday Weekend, a very good effort. Just a reminder we are leaving from the Citizens and Services Club at 8.00am sharp on Friday 3 June, as we’re booked in at the Belmont Golf Club at 9.45am. That means be at the Club at 7.45am please or there may not be 23 representing the Dannevirke Golf Club at Patea.   Stephen


Obituaries; Sadly the club has lost two of our Senior members during the past two weeks. Funerals were held yesterday for Mrs Edith Martin (Life Member) and today for Alex (Harpo) McLean. Speeches at both funerals mentioned their love of golf, and their contribution to the Club. Interesting that both Mrs Martin and Harpo reverted to 4 wheels in their later years to keep playing the game. Shear grit and determination.

Rest in Peace.


Best wishes to all involved in this week ends Club Champs. Thank you for getting through all matches to get to this point, given some very wet week ends, and the effects of Covid on members. A club house presentation for all champions will be held Saturday at the conclusion of play.


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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