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
Friday, April 3rd; There will be a Friday competition run tomorrow. Own groups up until 12 noon. Card draw at 12 for those looking for a game at that time. Saturday 4th April; Club day for those who are around over the weekend. 11.15 am card draw for 11.30 am tee off. Starter Zane, House Basil. Any members playing Club Championship matches, please contact the starter. Saturday 10th / Sunday 11th April; Coronation Cup Zone play at Takapau. The selectors have named the following players. We would like to thank all those that have put their names forward for this year's Coronation cup team. The selection for this was not an easy task as we started with 23 names to select from, but we got there. So this year's team for 2026, in no particular order, are: John Garnett Amrit Prasad Zane Gregory John Garnett Tiwai Hauiti Timmy Bell Eru Hauiti Jacob Stephenson Richard Stephenson Denzel Treacy Bryan Burt Ranieri Hauiti Harley Hauiti Graiden Hauiti Tama Petera Congratulations to all players named for this year's team. They play three rounds next Saturday, 11 and Sunday, 12 April 2026 at Takapau Golf Club. Selectors would like a meeting this Saturday at 10.30 am to go through team order, travel etc. We understand that it is Easter weekend and you may not be able to attend, if so please contact Zane, Patrick or Tama. Cheers Congratulations, guys, wish you all well next weekend. Have a great Easter, everyone, and if you are traveling, stay safe. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
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.
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