What's on at the club 9/10/20

Bryan Burt - Club Scribe • October 8, 2020

Saturday 10th October Card Draw11am (Mike away Committee to run the competition)

Sattrup & Brannigan Final Tony Peeti & Peter  Drummond v Vaughan Hales & Warren Ridge

 

Saturday 17th / Sunday 18th . Round 1 to 3 of the 2020 Greenwood Cup. Play commences 7.30am Saturday, Round 2 12.30pm, Round 3 Sunday 8am (tbc)

Club Golf will tee off at 11am

 

Greenwood Cup; The team to compete in rounds 1-3 this year, in playing order are, Brad Truesdale, Patrick Harold, Craig Nash, Syd Hikawai, David Hurrell, Greg Vigers, Chris Mason, Hamish Prenter, Brad Dippie, Peter Gregory Reserves: Craig Evans, Clay Lochead

 

Ladies Club Championships; from Captain Glenys, 

 

To meet your wee challenge and report in regarding our ladies champs yesterday. 


After some brief early rain and a bit of wind the golf played was of a very high standard. With most of our ladies members in attendance either playing, caddying or watching and dinner at the Mangatera last night we had a very special and successful day.


Senior champs Margaret Stephenson versus Angela Farrell, Margaret was the victor after 31 holes, finishing on Lands End 6/5. All square at the 18 hole lunchtime break Margaret had a quick break winning the next 3 holes. Angela sank some beautiful long putts to halve the next 2 holes and win Cosy Corner so still a tight battle. A great match and Angela a very worthy opponent. It was great to have her there. Want you back Bo. Well done Margaret. 


Intermediate Champs Elaine Swanney versus Joy Charmley. The legendary Swan the victor and Steady Joy. A great match finishing on the 15th hole, Elaine leading at the lunchtime break 2 up and Joy fighting back. Joy has played some great steady golf this year and well deserved to be a finalist. Putts not quite dropping as they should have adding to the closeness of the match. Swan is a legend!!


Junior Champs Gill Charmley versus Jolanda de Vliet. Played over 18 holes Gill was victorious on the 15th hole. Although many players weren’t available for the junior champs a great experience for Jolanda as it was her first experience playing match play. With Marilyn Hall caddying for Jolanda she will have learnt a great deal so well done to you both. 


We had the privilege of our 2 life members Edith and Helen Martin following all the days matches. Edith hasn’t been to the course for a while and commented some of the now nicely mown areas were pretty thick rough in her day so no excuses.


A big thank you to our green keepers for the fantastic condition of the course and the beautiful, freshly mown greens for our day. 


Thanks to everyone for making it a great day and some great golf. 


Cheers Glenys



Clubhouse; from Stephen Paewai

On Thursday 15 October we have a group of 19 golfers from Lower Hutt (Shandon Golf Club, I think) playing a round of golf at Dannevirke, teeing off at 10.30 am. They’d like a drink after their round and as I’m away I’ve asked Gus to look after them but if there is anyone else available to assist it would be appreciated.

Thanks

Stephen

 

Saturday 31st October ; St Joseph’s School Ambrose Tournament

Saturday 31 October is the annual St Joseph’s School teams of three Ambrose tournament. Start time is 10.30 am, cost $20 per person, good prizes and plenty of fun. Entries available at St Joseph’s, or phone 374 7910 or email admin@stjosephsdvke.school.nz 

 

To our new members who may ask, What is Ambrose?. In short 3 players per team, add your handicaps and divide by 6. All tee off, select the best ball, the two players who do not own that ball play a shot etc until you get to the green. On the green, all players can attempt putting. Each group must use 3 tee shots from each player. At the conclusion of the round best nett wins, and moves down the scores. 

As a Club we donate out course twice a year for a school fundraiser. St Josephs and Dannevirke High School. A great day and lots of fun. 

 

Best wishes for the four gentlemen playing the Sattrup Brannigan final, and to our Greenwood Cup team nest weekend. What's On is taking a break next Thursday, but will be back a week later, on Wednesday 21st. I'm sure Brad Dippie will read the results from Glenys tonight and provide a similar high standard report on Greenwood Cup play Thanks Brad. 

 

As always. Good Golfing, 

 

Bryan Burt 

Club Scribe 

What's On 30 April 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • April 2, 2026
Friday, April 3rd; There will be a Friday competition run tomorrow. Own groups up until 12 noon. Card draw at 12 for those looking for a game at that time. Saturday 4th April; Club day for those who are around over the weekend. 11.15 am card draw for 11.30 am tee off. Starter Zane, House Basil. Any members playing Club Championship matches, please contact the starter. Saturday 10th / Sunday 11th April; Coronation Cup Zone play at Takapau. The selectors have named the following players. We would like to thank all those that have put their names forward for this year's Coronation cup team. The selection for this was not an easy task as we started with 23 names to select from, but we got there. So this year's team for 2026, in no particular order, are: John Garnett Amrit Prasad Zane Gregory John Garnett Tiwai Hauiti Timmy Bell Eru Hauiti Jacob Stephenson Richard Stephenson Denzel Treacy Bryan Burt Ranieri Hauiti Harley Hauiti Graiden Hauiti Tama Petera Congratulations to all players named for this year's team. They play three rounds next Saturday, 11 and Sunday, 12 April 2026 at Takapau Golf Club. Selectors would like a meeting this Saturday at 10.30 am to go through team order, travel etc. We understand that it is Easter weekend and you may not be able to attend, if so please contact Zane, Patrick or Tama. Cheers Congratulations, guys, wish you all well next weekend. Have a great Easter, everyone, and if you are traveling, stay safe. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

What's On 27 March 2026?

By Zane - Club Captain • March 26, 2026
Saturday 28th - Club Day DUTY: House: Angela, Match: Chalky Please keep your Club Champs matches on track for the second round on 2nd May. Sisters' club meeting after play on Saturday. Thanks, Stephen. Pennants Round 4 - please take note of days! Saturday 28th Champ 3 plays Waipawa Handicap 3 plays Hastings at Karamu Sunday 29th Champ 1 plays Maraenui at Ongaonga Handicap 2 plays Wairoa at home 10am #1Tee Dannevirke vs Wairoa 10 am #10 Tee Maraenui vs Napier 10.21am #1Tee Waipuk vs Hawkes Bay Members wishing to play, please tee off early or after these tee times. Rosebowl Thank you to the two Dannevirke players who made it to Pongaroa last Sunday. Thanks also to Pongaroa for a well-run, well-fed day, as always we were well looked after. Thanks, Mark and Ranier, for stepping in to play for Dannevirke when we were short on numbers. RESULTS: 1st Norsewood 2nd Cape Turnagain 3rd Pongaroa 4th Dannevirke 5th Takapau A Brief history: the Rosebowl has been taking place for 30+ years and is a meaningful tournament for local interculb golf. We appreciate there is a lot of golf at this time of the season, however, it is a shame when such days are not well supported by our members. Any thoughts or suggestions on how this event can be better attended, please reach out to Zane, Peter, or any match committee member. We do not want to see these tournaments fall off the annual calendar. Coronation Cup A team will be selected by Thursday, 2nd April. First round is in Takapau on Saturday, 11th April Twilight The end of Twilight season was postponed this week due to the weather and will be held next Thursday (weather permitting). Weather looking good for another great weekend of golf! Good luck to our Pennants teams.  Cheers, Zane CC.

What's On 19 March 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • March 19, 2026
Saturday 21st March; Club Championships Round 1 Matchplay. Duty, Match Committee, House ?. If you have a Match, please convey that to the starters. Round 2 is not until May 2nd, so please keep communication with your opponent open so the matches can all be completed. Thank you to all who put names forward for the Championships. We have four draws, Senior, Intermediate A & B, and Junior A (all attached) compiled from names entered. Thanks, Pat Harold, for putting the draws together. Any questions or queries, please contact captains Zane or Peter. Sunday 22nd March; Pongaroa 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament, Round two of the Ruahine Rosebowl. 8 am, tea & Coffee, 8.30 am tee off, $35 includes competition and food. Can we get a good muster, please, especially those looking for Coronation Cup selection. We require more than three, which we had at Norsewood, please. High School Ambrose: A thank-you note from the High School says it all. " Kia ora e te whānau, our golf tournament last weekend was awesome, with 105 golfers turning up to support our school and try their luck at winning $20 000! Unfortunately, no one was able to ‘sink a hole in one’ and win the money. A big thank you to Mr Amrit Pasad and all the staff and students who helped to make this event a success. We would also like to thank the Dannevirke Golf Course, our generous sponsors and our community for entering the tournament and participating in the fundraising activities held on the day. All profits of this event will go towards our students’ sports travel." Special General Meeting; Thank you to the 55 members who turned out Monday night for the purpose of " Setting the annual member subscription fees for the 2026 / 2027 year. " The conclusion being the annual subscriptions for 2026 / 2027 is $665 for full playing members. The Management Committee acknowledges their error in not advertising this as an Agenda item at the AGM in December. Matter sorted, repeat of error to be avoided, move on. We are in the thick of Match Play golf with GHB Pennants and now Club Champs, and in April, the Coronation Cup. I hope all participants enjoy the experience. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe