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 25th April; Anzac Day. Waitahora Cup, (best stabeford on the day). Men versus Ladies aggregate stableford. 12 noon Card draw. Saturday 26th April; Wiffin Cup Qualifying. Top 32 nett scores go through to the Matchplay rounds. House Duty Rhea Clubhouse; The clubhouse has been booked this weekend for a wedding. On Friday and Saturday can members please use the downstairs bar. Please take the time this weekend to get any Championship matches up to date. Saturday May 3rd is set down for Semi Finals, with Finals day set for Saturday May 17th. Any issues, please contact our Captains Zane or Peter Gregory. Forecast looks good for those heading to Anzac Services tomorrow morning. Our 12 noon card draw is only for tomorrow as a show of respect. A minutes silence will be observed prior to play commencing. Have a great weekend, for those golfing or traveling. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
Friday 18th April; Good Friday. A Friday competition will be held. Tee off from 10.30am, card draw at 12 noon for those interested in joining. Saturday 19th April; Card draw 11.30am. Anyone from the Match Committee present, please assist. House Duty is Basil Friday 25th April; Waitahora Cup, plus men v women aggregate stableford. 12 noon tee off/ card draw Saturday 26th April; Wiffin Cup Qualifying. Coronation Cup Finals, The teams and venue for the finals of the 2025 Coronation Cup are Te Pohue, Karamu, Pongaroa and Dannevirke, to be held at Hawkes Bay Golf Club on May 25th & 26th. A long weekend to look forward too, but not sure about the weather. If you feel like braving the conditions, come on out and have a round. If you are heading away over the weekend, travel safely. Have a great Easter everyone. Good Golfing,👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
Evening all, Saturday 12th April; Cape Turnagain 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament (Round 3 Ruahine Rosebowl). &.30am cup of tea, 8.30am Tee off Saturday 12th April; Round 2 Club Championship Matchplay. We do have a glitch in the programme, so for the 32 person draws, we are one round short. Please play these games as soon as you possibly can, as we want to continue and have the final Saturday 17t May. Duty Zane & Peter Gregory, House Stephen Sisters Club; Quick meeting to be held downstairs Saturday after prize giving please. Sunday 13th April; Round 4 Golf H B Pennants Competition. Champ 1 are playing at Wairoa, Champ 3 at swairoa. Handicap 2 at Hawkes By Golf Club, and Handicap 4 are at home. Coronation Cup; Congratulations to the Dannevirke team for winning the Zone competition at Porangahau last weekend. This now takes our team with the other Zone winners to finals week end on May 24th and 25th. Venue and the other 3 competing teams to be notified. Again please keep Championship matches moving, Easter next weekend, may provide opportunity to catch up if necessary. Best wishes for players going to Herbertville, as well as members playing Pennants Sunday. Good Golfing,👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe