What's On 3rd March 2023

Bryan Burt - club scribe • March 2, 2023

Club Championships; These were scheduled to commence this Saturday, but unfortunately Captain Mike has had a hectic couple of weeks with work, so simply has not had time to do the draw. For our new members with handicaps. We run our championships on an all in basis, meaning starting with the lowest handicap index, groups of 16 are drawn to make up Senior, Intermediate, and Junior grades. We ask, If you do not want to be in the draw, please phone, text or email Captain Mike to be removed. Email Mike Matthews <mikematthews058@gmail.com>, or phone / text him on 021 402043. Championships run from the first day, now 11th March, Round 2, on 8th April, Semi finals 6th May, and finals day Saturday 27th May


Saturday 4th March;  Card draw for 11.30am Tee off.   Please arrive before 11.15, to assist the starters getting the groups made up and off at 11.30am


Sunday 5th March; Norsewood Golf Club 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament. Also Round 1 of the 2023 Ruahine Rosebowl Tournaments. Entries in by 8am, Tee off 8.30am. Entry fee $35.00 includes lunch and a light meal after golf. Please bring cash, as Norsewood do not have eft-pos available. . We require a team of at least 4 players to attend, with three scores counting, so the more that can attend the better please.


What's On; tonight I have added 29 new members to the list of people receiving What's On every Thursday. The purpose of What's On is to inform members what is happening at your club, plus some results etc from previous events. If you don't want to receive this email please reply to sender (not all) to have your name removed.


Marae Tournament; 

Thanks to those that supported the tournament on Saturday, numbers were down on previous years due to the forecast weather, although the rain didn’t come till the last hole for a couple of unfortunate groups. Also we didn’t get the numbers from the Bay that normally support the event for obvious reasons. Despite this thanks to the generosity of players and sponsors it was a financially successful day.

 

Special thanks to the Dannevirke Golf Club, the Greens staff and all those that supported the tournament.

 

The scoring wasn’t spectacular, despite very good playing conditions.

 

Results Senior Men P Drummond 36 on a countback from Shane Evans 36 Jamie Hazners 35 c/b Mike Matthews 35 c/b


Junior Men Stephen Paewai 39 c/b Wiremu Te Ture 39 c/b Mark Arnold 39 Jarrod Stephenson 38 c/b Gillis Te Ture 38 Bernie Williams 35 c/b Jahnique Whaitiri 35 c/b


Women Margaret Treacy 37 Debbie Ruwhiu 32 Rhea Hazners 29 c/b


Twos No. 3 Brad Dippie and Clint Te Huki, No. 7 Tim Treacy and Ian Harrowfield, No. 9 Angus Maniapoto, No. 14 Angus Maniapoto, Basil Mott and Peter Drummond No. 17 Hamish Greatbatch

         

 Long Drives No. 2 Rhea Hazners, No.4 Gillis Te Ture, No. 16 Mike Matthews


Approaches No. 3 Brad Dippie, No. 7 Tim Treacy No. 9 Seini Te Huki

 

Winner of the Teams event Kaitoki Marae


Winner of the Dave Barber Memorial Cup Stephen Paewai

 

Congratulations to Bryan Burt who won a round of Golf for 2 at Clearwater and Barry Walker who won a Hurricanes jersey signed by the 2023 playing squad.

 

Regards Stephen

 

Options for a game at home on Saturday, or 27 holes at Norsewood Sunday, so plenty of options out there.. Have a great weekend.

 

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 29 August 2025?

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

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