What's On 29 August 2025?

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 2nd,  we will have a full Club day on Thursday, 4th, complete with raffles, approaches, etc. On the 9th 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

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 21st August 2025?

By Bryan Burt - Club scribe • August 21, 2025
Good Evening, folks, Saturday 23rd August; Card draw 11.30 am, Duty Mike, House Tony. Catch up day for matches, please. Saturday 23rd August; Request members please use the downstairs bar, as the upstairs lounge is hosting a private evening function Friday, 29th August; Master Builders have hired the course for an 18-hole Ambrose Tournament. Saturday 30th August; Takapau 18-hole Strokeplay Rosebowl Tournament. This may be their last Tournament! 11 am Tee off. Let's get a great group together and go support them. There is a list in the foyer at our Club that Captain Zane wants to send them no later than Tuesday, 26th August. Please put your name up if you intend going. Could be a large field! Monday, 8th September; Coring will commence Monday morning. The course will close until Kierane notifies that it is open. I will advise by a brief email when we have clearance to play again. Weather-dependent. Saturday 13th September; Kitt, Kerr Hape Simpson 4somes. This is a pairs alternate shot event, with the first cup Kitt going to the pair with the best nett score, with Kerr, Hape Simpson going to 2nd 3rd and 4th. Srat thinking and asking players to make up pairs. Here's hoping we have a good weekend to get out and play some golf. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

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