What's On 7 December 2023?

Bryan Burt - Club Scribe • December 7, 2023



Saturday 9th December;  Shires sponsored Christmas Cheer Tournament. $30 Entry fee 12 noon Shot Gun Start Course closed for the day to host this event.


Members draw Saturday 4pm $80.

We have nearly 140 players in this years field. There are currently 5 x groups of three, so we can take 5 more players only (contact Captain Mike on 021 402 043)  NO post entries. Please arrive early for registration, Cash is still king, so please bring cash for your entry to speed the process up. For the non golfers, please register in the shop, so Mike can print a card from the system. Sausage sizzle available on number 9, and our thanks again to Marcus Ransom & Glen McClelland for running the haggle hole on number 14. Lui Paewai has offered to drive a courtesy van after the tournament, so please no drink driving.


Match Committee;  If available, please meet at 10am sharp, for a brief meeting prior to the Christmas Cheer


Annual General Meeting;  Held last Monday night, with approximately 50 members present. President Tony Peeti, retired after 4 years, and on behalf of all ourmembers and readers, our thanks to Tony for his time as President. Peter Greatbatch has moved into the hot seat. Congratulation Peter, and best wishes for your term as President. Vice President V Hales Captain Mike was re elected and his match committee members are Z Gregory (Vice Captain), P Gregory, B Williams, R Gray, N Evans, R Ward, J Clarke, B Burt, T Peeti, S Hikawai, T Bell, C Evans and D Lochead. Ladies Captain J Charmley Ladies Vice Captain G Borlase. Secretary / Treasurer M Hobbs House Committee; P Drummond, R Davie, B Mott, B Maher, J Edwards, T Nelson, D Makan, A Farrell, S Paewai, A Webster, M Webster. Greens Committee V Hales, R Ransom & J Walker. Farm Committee R Ransom & J Walker, . It is great to see some members taking on committee work for the first time. Thank you for putting your names forward. We look forward to your ongoing contribution to our club. 


So here we are folks, Christmas Cheer 2023. Saturday will be one of the largest field we have had for some years. Go out and enjoy the day, but please, have respect for the groups behind you, by keeping up with the group in front of you. Its a stableford competition, so if you can't score on the hole, pick up and go to the next hole. Our Sponsor Suresh Patel is in the field, so please thank him and his family for their ongoing support of our Club.


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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