What's On 6 December 2024?

Bryan Burt - club scribe • December 5, 2024

Saturday 7th December  Card draw 11.30am, Duty Mark & Joe, House (roster stopped on 30/11/24)


Sunday 8th December;  Junior programme wind up for 2024. There has been 23 juniors going through an introduction to golf programme. The conclusion is on Sunday with a mini tournament over 3 holes, 16, 17 and 18 from 10am until 1pm. Captain Mike and his many helpers, would appreciate extra support on Sunday, with golfers walking with the players and helping when and where necessary, (its junior golf, not the NZ Open) and these are young kids, being given basic skills for the future. Sausage sizzle etc going on so pop on out and lend a hand.


Monday 9th December; Annual General Meeting,  club house at 7.30pm


Saturday 14th December;  Christmas Cheer 12 noon shot gun start. Entry sheet is in the foyer at the Golf Club. Names need to be in the draw to be in the field please. Cart bookings through Captain Mike, no booking, no cart


Result Fielding Inter club;  A field of 59 players participated in the annual inter club, 27 from Fielding and 32 locals. Things didn't look good for Dannevirke when Syd Hikiwai came in at number 6 in the senior field, however 7 in the top ten in the juniors gave us some hope. Final result, Fielding aggregate stableford 31.17 Dannevirke 30.6. Good scores from Dannevirke included Jim Morton 41, Drum 37, JJ Carberry 37 Ranier Arnold 36 and Syd Hikiwai 35. . Great to see Fielding had 19 players in the 0 to 14 senior field, including 9 under 10 handicap. We need to roll out our seniors for next years challenge at Fielding.


The golfing year is fast coming to an end. At our AGM on Monday night, we have a few retiring committee members. On behalf of the Club, thank you for your service to your fellow golfers and the Club. Included in the retirees is Captain Mike.  After 6 years as Club Captain Mike is taking a well earned break. Again on behalf of the members, thank you Mike for all you have done. While some members may think all Captains should be the same, we all have different personalities and different approaches to the job in hand. Mike you did it your way, and the next Captain will do it their way.  Thank you Mike, and thank you Barbara, for all your support. 


Summer run is here folks, making the course a little shorter (if you take the short way) so come on out and enjoy the course, and the company of fellow players.


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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