What's on 29/05/2020
Bryan Burt Club Scribe • May 28, 2020
Saturday 30th May, Card draw 11am, Catch up on any outstanding Championship Matches
Mike Matthews Club Captain, Keep matches going please as finals day is Saturday June 20th. Thanks for bringing along the $10 notes for entry fee. No stress looking for change, and also we have plenty of change for prize giving. Keep it up please
Management Committee Meeting 27/5/20.
The Infinity Foundation that has been a great supporter of our Club over the last few years has recently closed its Hastings Office now operating from Hamilton. We believe the Merrylees Hotel is changing Foundations (previously Infinity) so only the future will tell if we are as successful going forward with Grants that assist with staff wages. Last financial year Infinity grants totalled $43,923. Up until 30th April this years grants total $15,000..
Bar; Currently operating selling stubbies, quarts and RTD's (no draught beer) Seems to have gone well enough last weekend. The future of draught beer is being discussed within the House Committee.
Heating, The committee agreed to fund two of the new style heaters (as seen on television on patios etc). These are replacing some of the original bar heating that has been there since the 1970's
Entrance off Tamaki River Road. Work recommences on this project next Wednesday with the cages being put in place, and river stones starting to be loaded in. Brad Dippie is working on a signage concept that will be included in this project. Thanks Brad.
Junior Golf As a club we wish to revisit some ideas regarding teaching children the sport of golf. Looking at some of our younger members now, they are the product of learning the game when they were 10 - 15 years old. Parents were the main driver, getting involved with coaching, playing, and taking the kids to Junior pennant matches etc So if you are under 40, with young children, we are looking at you to teach the game to the next generation of golfers. The club can assist with Professional Coaches etc when necessary, but we just need parents and kids on the course hitting golf balls. Think about it, so we can plan for next spring / summer. Andrew Henare from the Napier Golf Club runs a very successful programme, so I'm sure we can get Andrew down to talk about his programme and how to get and keep the kids engaged,
Clubhouse Hire: With the size etc of functions under some restriction currently and an unknown future in that regard, if any members are hosting any type of function, please give consideration to hiring the Club facilities. In the past summer season we had multiple functions which contribute to our club revenue, via hireage and bar taking.. Bookings or enquiries please contact Stephen Paewai
That's it for this week folk. If you are escaping cabin fever, and heading away for the long weekend, please drive safely. For those staying around, get out and enjoy our Course.
Good Golfing
Bryan Burt
Club Scribe
Saturday 25th October; Club day draw 11.15 am, Tee off 11.30 am. Duty, Richie, House, Angela. 2026 Barry Illsley Sponsored 72 Hole Matchplay Open Tournament. Preliminary work is underway for this tournament. Dates yet to be confirmed, but it looks like the Wellington Anniversary Weekend in January, starting on Friday, and concluding on Sunday. Presidents Cup Final: t o be contested between Timmy Bell and Denzil Treacy Junior. Sattrup & Brannigan, 2025 winners Mark Rosocaker & Chappy Maniapoto. Congratulations guys. Ladies Shoot Out; Completed today with Margaret Treacy winning from Margaret Stephenson. Another great day from all accounts. On Course Tee Signs: A big shout-out to our tee sponsors for their continued support of our Club. With business changes, we have 5 tee signs available for advertising your business. If any member wishes to take up one of these signs, please contact our Secretary Bailey Harold at dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz. Annual General Meeting; Monday 8th December. Another call please, for members to consider putting themselves forward for nomination to the various committees. Our thanks to Bailey for her work to date on the new constitution. Every Club in NZ has to update their Constitution before the end of April 2026, so we can continue to apply for Charity funding etc. Golf NZ produced a template, and we are just adding the final touches for our Club. This will need to be adopted at the AGM. At this point, we have not had any major damage on our course with the wind, but today is going to be another windy one. Fingers crossed, we get through unscathed, and the wind settles for a fine weekend with ample opportunity to play some golf. Best wishes to all who are traveling this weekend for tournaments or other golfing adventures. Travel safely and play well. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
Saturday 18th October; Club day. Card draw at 11.15am tee off 11.30am Duty House Tony Saturday 8th November; Closing day and Trophy presentations. Captain Zane, sternly requests all competitions to be completed by then so trophies can be presented. Plenty of daylight now, so please make an effort. Saturday 29th November; (Date Change) Fielding Interclub @ Feilding. Ladies Club Championships; The ladies concluded their Champions on Saturday after being rained, hailed and thundered on the week before. Congratulations , too Margaret Stephenson, (Senior) Sue Burlace (Intermediate) and Kerrie Gundersen (Junior). Runners up being , Angela Farrell, Margaret Treacy and Rainier Arnold. Greenwood Cup Rounds 1-3; Conditions at Waipukurau Golf Club were very pleasant for two rounds of golf Saturday and one Sunday. The rough at Waipukurau has for years has been dense clover and still is, which can be deceiving, as the ball looks ok, but the clover can be difficult to hit from. Saturday morning the team played Karamu having a 7 to 3 win, followed in the afternoon with an 8.5 to 1.5 win against Central Hawkes Bay. Sunday morning we came up against the first of the city Clubs Napier, and were defeated 7 to 3. Two matches concluded with draws on the 18th, and 3 finished on the 17th, so it wasn't all bad. The current standings are Hastings first on 6 points with 27.5 games, Onga Onga second also on 6 points and 23 games, Napier third with 4 points and 20 games, with Dannevirke fourth on 4 points and 18.5 games. Looking forward to the final four rounds at Hastings Golf Club on November 15th & 16th . Annual General Meeting; Monday 8th December at 7.30pm. A reminder to Committee chairman and others to have your reports to Gail by next weekend (Labour Weekend) for the Annual Report. With daylight saving now in progress, encourage any friends or relatives that are keen to maybe consider a Summer Subscription. (Runs the duration of daylight saving) For membership forms see Patrick at Harold Golf Shop, or email Bailey at dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz . If your game is off colour at present, again see Patrick for a lesson. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
Saturday 11th October; 11am Ladies resume their finals matches. Senior & Intermediate finals (4 players) 11.30 am Mens Club day. Card draw at 11.30 am, Duty Tony Peeti, House Rhea Saturday 11th October; Greenwood Cup round 1-3 at Waipukurau. 8.15am No 1 Tee Dannevirke v Karamu 1.00pm No 1 Tee Dannevirke v CHB Sunday 12th October; 8.00 am No 13 Tee Dannevirke v Napier Golf Hawkes Bay Greenwood Cup competition has rolled around for another year. With a squad of 12 players available for rounds 1-3, we have selected three different teams for each match (attached). On behalf of all members, we wish the team the very best of success for the weekend. Hopefully, the weather plays ball, and you only have to battle your opponents, not the conditions as well. Good luck also to Margaret & Angela, Sue & Margaret, finishing off your Championship matches. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe