What's On this week at the club? 23.4.21

Bryan Burt Club Scribe • April 23, 2021

Saturday 24th April; Cape Turnagain Golf Club, Men's 27 Hole Tournament. Ruahine Rosebowl (Women invited to play also) Cuppa 8am, Tee Off 8.30am. $30 includes 2's and meals. Further details contact Gavin Cook, or 06 374-3828.


For those staying at our home course, Card Draw at 11am


Sunday 25th April; As a mark of respect, we ask that members refrain from playing until 12 noon please

Waitahora Cup (best stableford), plus ladies v men aggregate stableford


Saturday 1st May; Wiffin Cup Round 1 Matchplay


Sunday 2nd May; Round 4 GHB Pennants


Management Committee Meeting held last night;

Awaiting an eftpos machine, to go in the card box for visitors to pay green and camping fees.


Enquiries have been made to Dotgolf regarding a card machine at the Club. VP Vaughan is sifting through the proposal and will report back.


Coronation Cup Cape Turnagain 15-16th May, team to be named shortly, subject to scoring at their tournament Saturday.


Friday boys have a working bee tomorrow to tidy up the edges etc at the front gate, and sow down the bare earth areas.


Roger Ransom and crew are putting a post and three rail fence between the tee and road on number 12, up to the hedge. The balance of the fence up to the gate way will be strengthened and tightened.


Both men's and ladies Championships are well underway with finals scheduled for Saturday 22nd May (Please keep matches up to date).


Down Stairs bar. Richie is getting on with the painting. Carpet is ordered and will go down when painting finished.


House Sale, Looks like we may get vacant possession shortly, so the we can have a tidy up and get the property on the market. Some extra reporting work is required around the old wool shed, and surrounds, to make sure their is no soil contamination that could prevent land use in and around that area. ie was there ever a sheep dip there.


Miranda reports subscription payments are flowing in, although a fair proportion of the club now pays weekly or monthly. In fact all new members are encouraged to take this option, giving the Club a better cash flow. Majority of income is on budget, and on the expenses side, their has been an increase in insurance costs


All in all, President Tony and the committee are comfortable with the state of the club, both activity wise and financially. Always looking at opportunities to have our course and facilities used more often


Take care if you are traveling this long week end. Enjoy your golf wherever you play. I believe we have a good crew heading to the Cape Saturday


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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