What's On 4/12/2020

Bryan Burt - Club Scribe • December 3, 2020

Coronation Cup; Last weekend we hosted the 2020 finals weekend of the GHB Coronation Cup. Our zone champions Pongaroa went through to secure the silver ware again, being the third time in the last few years. Well done to the Pongaroa team. Hastings were keeping in touch after two matches Saturday, but Pongaroa were to strong in the end. Special thanks to Kierane and AG for the extra work put in preparing our course, and to the members who assisted Saturday and Sunday around the Clubhouse, and in the bar. Andrew Jones (Executive officer for Golf HB) admires our Club and our attitude that nothings a problem, and we just get on and do these things. Thanks everyone for allowing us to host this event and once again showcase our course.

 

Saturday 5th December; Card draw 11.30am

 

Monday 7th December; Annual General Meeting . Please note the time 7.30pm. Our apologies that the Reports went out to members with the start time of 7pm. The committee had decided to run half an hour later 7.30pm to allow our working members to get home from work, have something to eat without rushing to be at the club by 7pm 

 

Saturday 12th December, Christmas Cheer 12 noon Shot Gun Start.  If you have your groups ready, please enter them on the board in the foyer, so that a draw can be partially completed before late arrivals on Saturday. Please put all team members names on the list so starters can find people for entry fee payment. Thankyou

 

Security; Still the odd miss happening. The last two have been the rear door by the downstairs chiller, and the cart shed with the combination lock. The later should be easily fixed. If you go in there shut the door on the way out. It doesn't need to be held back, as there aren't that many clubs housed in there.

 

Desperate call from Stephen Paewai; 

 

Help wanted! On Friday 11 December we are hosting the end of year luncheon for the Dannevirke High School staff. We need bar staff, ideally 4 people, with 2 from 10.00 to 12.30 and then 2 from 12.30 to 3.00 pm. It won’t be too onerous as some of them are going to play 9 holes of golf and they’re going to have games like closest to the pin on the practice fairway. So if you can help please give me a ring on 0211658685 . Thanks Stephen

 

Seniors; We have rescheduled to next Tuesday, so the 
Xmas Cheer will now be held at Dannevirke 8th December starting at 10.30am.
Cheers
Gus.

 

The year is fast heading to an end, but we still have a some great Christmas Cheer events ahead, so come on out and enjoy our course and try and bring home the bacon

 

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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