What's On 5 March 2026?

Bryan Burt - club scribe • March 5, 2026
Poster for International Women's Day golf event at Danneriske Golf Club. Two women high-five on the course.

Friday, March 6th;   As the course is closed until 1.30pm tomorrow, the Friday golfers are heading to Onga Onga. Leaving Mangatera Hotel car park at 10.30am. 


Saturday March 7th, Club day 11.15 am card draw for 11.30 am tee off. Duty Patrick & Peter Gregory. 


Saturday, March 7th; Norsewood 27-hole Strokeplay Tournament. Round 1 of the 2026 Rosebowl. 8am tea/ coffee, with a start time of 8.30 am


Coronation Cup;  For all players that have put their names forward for Selection, there is a meeting this Saturday, Club day, 10.45 am in the dining room. Very quickly it will be! If any of these players are going to the Norsewood Rosebowl, well done, we will catch up with you during the week or the following weekend; otherwise, we will see the rest on Saturday. If you can't make it for any other reason, ring Tama 021408105 or Patrick in the shop, please don’t contact Zane, he is on holiday, leave him alone till he's back. Cheers Tama


Pennant Results from last Sunday;  Champ 1 had a 5/4 win, Champ 3 had a 9/0 loss, Handicap 2 lost 5/4 and Handicap 3 lost 6/3 


Saturday, March 14th, Dannevirke High School fund raising 18 hole 3 ball Ambrose Tournament. Entries to Amrit, or the High School Office. 


Marae Tournament Results: On Saturday, 62 golfers participated in the 29th playing of the Marae Tournament. 


Results Senior 1st H Ruwhiu nett 67, 2nd H Morris nett 71


Intermediate 1st C Maniapoto nett 63, 2nd D Treacy snr nett 68, 3rd  M Matthews nett 70 c/b, 4th D Te Huki 70 c/b, 5th D Stewart 70 nett,  6th M Arnold 71 c/b


Junior 1st N Butterfield 41 stb, 2nd J Timu 40 stb c/b, 3rd O Apatu 40 stb, 4th C

Groom 38 stb


Ladies 1st C Timu 41 stb c/b, 2nd K Camden – Peeti 41 stb, 3rd D Ruwhiu 39. 


Long drives T Petera, T Bell, C Maniapoto and S Te Huki.  Approaches JJ Carberry and K Camden – Peeti.  Two's D Stewart 3 and 7 


The Cape Kidnappers raffle was won by S Paewai. 


On behalf of the Makirikiri Marae we thank the Dannevirke Golf Club for the continued use of their facilities, that allows us to conduct one of our major fundraising ventures. Thanks to those that participated, those that sponsored the tournament and those that helped on the day, all contributing to a very successful day. Regards Stephen. 


Sunday, March 15th;  This one is for the ladies!! Come and have a go! Bring a friend or we'll find you a new one to play with. Make some "me" time and celebrate International Women's Day at Dannevirke Golf Club - come down and have some fun and laughs, followed by a drink or two after   SOCIAL AMBROSE. 7 HOLES, 2 players per team. Sunday, March 15th, 2.30 pm. Register on the day, $5 per person. Thank you  Wendy Stratford


Monday 16th March;  Special General Meeting, Clubhouse at 7.30 pm. Agenda: 

Setting the annual member subscription fees for the 2026 / 2027 year. 

That sums up another week, folks. As you can see, plenty is happening. Good luck to our team heading to Norsewood. 


Good Golfing👍

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

What's On 13 March 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • March 12, 2026
Sat, March 14th, Dannevirke High School Ambrose Tournament, 11 am Tee off. I'm sure there will be space in the field for members not involved in the Ambrose, but I can't guarantee that, sorry. Sun, March 15th; Golf HB Pennants Round 3. Championship 1 Dvke v Hastings @ Dannevirke, Champ 3 Dvke v Maraenui at Maraenui, Handicap 2 Dvke v Maraenui at HB Golf Club, Handicap 3 Dvke v Napier at Hastings. Championship 1 grade play at home, tee off 8.30 am. Club members can commence after Pennant tee off, but please be mindful that fours coming through the turn have right of way. Sun, March 15th; (Reminder) This one is for the ladies!! Come and have a go! Bring a friend, or we'll find you a new one to play with. Make some "me" time and celebrate International Women's Day at Dannevirke Golf Club - come down and have some fun and laughs, followed by a drink or two after SOCIAL AMBROSE. 7 HOLES, 2 players per team. Sunday, March 15th, 2.30 pm. Register on the day, $5 per person. Thank you, Wendy Stratford Mon, March 16th; Special General Meeting, Clubhouse at 7.30 pm with one agenda item. " Setting the annual member subscription fees for the 2026 / 2027 year. " Looking forward to supporting our local High School with its annual fundraiser. If you don't have a team yet, please consider getting one together. Good luck to our Pennant teams on Sunday. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

What's On 26 February 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • February 26, 2026
Friday 27th February; The club is hosting a business Ambrose event commencing at 11am. Friday golf tee off 12noon as normal. Saturday 28th February; Marae Tournament, 11am tee off. Club members not involved in the Tournament are welcome to make up 4's and fit in where ever there is a one fairway gap. (No Club Competition today) Sunday 1st Match; Golf HB Pennants Round 2. Champ 1 Dvke v Onga Onga at Hawkes Bay, Champ 3. Dvke v Napier at Hawkes Bay, Handicap 2, Dvke v Hawkes Bay at Wairoa, Handicap 3 Dvke v Maraenui at Napier. Thursday 5th Friday 6th March. Veterans Waipukurau & Dannevirke Tournament. This event will be played at Dannevirke Thursday & Friday. Available times for members to play is after 1.30pm each day. Saturday 7th March; Norsewood 27 Hole Rosebowl Tournament. 8am Cup of tea, 8.20am draw, 8.30am tee off. Entry sheet up in the clubhouse, as Norsewoods Captain Neil wishes to do a draw prior to Saturday. Saturday 14th March, Dannevirke High School 18 hole Ambrose Tournament. Entries to Amrit or Zane, or through the high school Facebook page Club Championships. Refer last weeks What's On, entry sheets are up in the foyer. Seeded draw for players who enter. Coronation Cup; Saturday is the last day to put your name on the sheet to be considered for this years Coronation Cup team. This sheet is also in the foyer. BBQ; Members may recall at our Christmas Cheer, Marcus Ransom & Glen McClelland ran a very successful haggle hole. The proceeds going towards a new BBQ for the Club. The said BBQ is now at the club in pristine condition. Please, we ask that if used, this BBQ be cleaned back to new condition. Thanks March is yet another busy month on the golfing calander, so please come on out and enjoy the conditions before winter sets in. Wishing the Marae committee a successful day on Saturday, good luck to our Pennants teams on Sunday Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

What's On 19 February 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • February 19, 2026
Saturday 21st February; Club day 11.15 am card draw, 11.30 am tee off. Match duty, Bernie & TP, House, Norm. Golf Club Championships (open) Qualifying day1 (for the Seniors up to 10 handicap, and any other member wishing to qualify in this group). Summer Cup matches too, please, if possible Sunday 22nd February; Golf HB Pennants Round 1. Championship 1 Dannevirke v Hawkes Bay @ Hastings, Championship 3 Dannevirke v Karamu @ Dannevirke, Handicap 2 Dannevirke v Napier @ Napier, Handicap 3 Dannevirke v Hawkes Bay @ Maraenui Pernnants at Dannevirke; Championship 3 matches will be played from Tees 1 @ 10 at 11 am Saturday 28th February; Our annual Marae fundraiser tees off at 11 am. Please enter names on the sheet in the foyer so a draw can be done Men's 27 Hole Rosebowl Tournaments; The events this year are Norsewood Saturday 7th March, Pongaroa Sunday 22nd March, Cape Turnagain Saturday 18th April, Dannevirke Saturday 1st August, and Takapau Saturday 29th August. Saturday 14th March, Dannevirke High School Ambrose Fundraiser Tournament. Three-ball ambrose, $20,000 Hole in one Coronation Cup 2026; Zone play this year is at Takapau, 11th & 12th April. An interested player sheet is up in the foyer. Captain Zane and Tama are leading the selection panel. Club Championships: The match committee has discussed entry again and wishes to modify the process slightly. In the past few years, we have had a everyone in draw, unless you have stated otherwise. With this approach, there are a few games defaulted. What is proposed this year is that we want you to enter your name on the appropriate grade sheet in the foyer if you want to go in the Championship draw. Draws will be done on handicap index. (note above, Senior / Open grade is still qualifying) First round of match play is set for Saturday, March 21st. with Round 2 Saturday, 2nd May. Match Committee Meeting. The next meeting is 9.30 am Saturday, 14th March at the Clubhouse Sunday, March 1st , Captain Zane is giving up smoking. Go, mate, you can do this. Autumn golf and the many events are now upon us, so keep yourselves informed on what's happening. Wishing all our Pennants teams the best of luck on Sunday. Good Golfing, 👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe