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 14th February; Club day at 11.30 am, Cards in please by 11.15. House Committee Gillian. Please keep going withthe Summer Cup Matches. Monday 16th February; Match Committee Meeting Mangatera Hotel 5 pm Result; On Friday, 6th, we played the annual Maori v Pakeha competition. 55 in the field, with a win this year to our Maori members with a Stableford average of 32.7 versus the Pakeha,& friends team with 29.1. Great win, folks. After 4 years of this competition, you have finally cracked it. Golf HB Pennants; Competition starts Sunday 22nd. Teams and Managers this year are Championship 1, Willie Harold, Championship 3, and Handicap 2, Tama Petera, Handicap 3, Tony Peeti. Any members wishing to play Pennants who have not already done so, please contact Captain Zane or any of the Managers. Veterans; We are now receiving entries for the Classic Days. (Dannevirke and Waipukurau). If you want to get an entry in, now is a good time. Monday/Tuesday 2nd/3rd March at Waipukurau, Thursday/Friday 5th/6th March at Dannevirke. Please note: this is for the very first time, a 9-hole competition, which is only available at Dannevirke. To enter, follow the formula as follows: Go to NZ vet’s website, Go to Homepage, Click on Entry Forms, Answer the questions that have an asterisk. e.g., Email, Name, Golf ID, Phone No, Gender, 18 or 9 hole option, Amount of payment, which is $60 at Waipukurau, $50 at Dannevirke, $30 at Dannevirke 9 Holes. SUBMIT. If all else fails, contact Warren Ridge or Gus Terry. Marae Tournament: This year’s tournament is on Saturday, 28 February. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will go to the Makirikiri Marae. You can enter by putting your name on the list is in the foyer. I’ve been given a certificate for a round of golf for 4 people at Cape Kidnappers. It has been decided to raffle this prize; tickets are available from Stephen Paewai, Tim Bell or Patrick Harold. (Notebook on the bar on competition days) The raffle will be drawn during the prize giving for the Marae Tournament. Regards Stephen. Carts: We have already had two disappointing incidents this year. Our new carts are there to use and be respected. Last Sunday (unknown driver) obviously drove up to another cart on number 14 tee and tried to push it, leaving black tyre marks and holes in the lime track. Just dumb! Appreciate we have visitors and members using our carts, but any such behaviour will be dealt to by the Management Committee. "Use them, don't abuse them" Greenstaff; With Kierane being a fully qualified Green Keeper, the committee and he decided it was a good time to start another Apprentice. The role was advertised before Christmas, and so it is good to welcome Liam Making to our Club. Great to have you on board, and all the best for the next few years, gaining a qualification. Kierane Given the amount of water we now have available, our greens are being well watered. Being softer than normal, please be aware of pitch marks on the Greens. They may not always be yours, but please make a habit of repairing any you see. Thanks That wraps up this week. Have a good weekend, and hopefully the weather is not as bad as predicted. Good Golfing,👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
Friday 6th February; Card draw 11.30 am, Maori versus the rest shield. Bring your " A" game, combined stableford for each team Saturday 7th February; Club day. Card draw at 11.30 am. House duty, Stephen. Summer Cup matches to be played if possible, please. Marae Tournament: This year’s tournament is on Saturday, 28 February. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will go to the Makirikiri Marae. You can enter by putting your name on the list in the foyer. I’ve been given a certificate for a round of golf for 4 people at Cape Kidnappers. It has been decided to raffle this prize; tickets are available from Stephen Paewai, Tim Bell or Patrick Harold. The raffle will be drawn during the prize giving for the Marae Tournament. Regards Stephen. The course is in great condition at present, so get out and have a game if you can. Have a great long weekend. 👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
Evening all, Saturday, January 31st; Card draw 11.30 am Duty Zane, House Scott. Summer Cup matches as advised last week to be continued . Friday, February 6th (Waitangi Day) 11.30 am tee off; Maori v the rest match. Always a great day with plenty of before and after banter. Golf HB Pennants 2026. Dannevirke has 4 teams playing in this competition, in the Championship 1 & 3 grades, plus Handicap 2 & 3 grades. These are teams of 6 playing match play all over the Golf HB Region, commencing Sunday 22nd February. Any new members interested in being part of a team, please advise Zane on Saturday. NZ Ambrose Golf Cup, round 12 qualifier at Saint Andrews Golf Club, Hamilton. Congratulations to "Young Boys" Te Wai, Graiden, Rani, and Eru Hauiti of their 1st place last weekend. 68 Gross 57.5 nett. Off to the finals Twilight Golf; Don't forget Twilight Golf is played every Thursday, 4.30 to 5.30 pm tee off during daylight savings months. Great opportunity to try out the game, introduce family and friends to golf, or hone a few new skills over 9 holes. The weather gods have been much kinder to us, than in some areas of the country. With approximately 112 mils of rain this month, the course has gone from a dry, plenty of run summer track to a lush green autumn track in a couple of weeks. Plenty of visitors keeping Pat busy, so come on out and enjoy our great course. See you soon. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe