What;s on this week at the club? 3/7/2020
Bryan Burt Club Scribe • July 2, 2020
Championships Results from last weekends Championship matches.
Intermediate, John Granett beat Stan Truesdale
Intermediate B James Walker beat Warren Ridge on the 37th hole
Junior A Richard Howearth beat Rex Munn
Junior B Stephen Paewai beat Bernie Williams
Senior Championships are on hold because of a family illness
Saturday 4th July; Sattrup & Brannigan Round 1 Matchplay,
The drqw is;
R Henricksen & D Stewart v P Drummond & T Peeti
J Middlemass & Ben v B Newland & G Mc Clelland
M Matthews & W Veitch v D & L Hurrell
Z Gregory & C Mason v M Priday & J Garnett (not this weekend)
B Williams & M B Lilo v G Freeman & I Harrowfield (12.30 tee time)
A Prasad & N Evans v R Te Ture & C Fisher
M Treacy & W Poole v J B Holm & R Howearth
T De la Harpe & C Evans v R Martin & R Munn
R Grey & B Mott v D Speedy & F de Schweitzer
R Ward & S Hikiwai v K Jameson & G Terry (not this weekend)
W Ridge & V Hales v P Leogreen & B Burt
B Dippie & P Gregory v N Brown & M Rosacker
T Bell & D Makan v S Paewai & M Stephenson
NB Mike advised two matches aren't able to be played this weekend, and that the Williams / Lilo v Freeman / Harrowfield game is played after Bernie finishes work. .Any changes to these arrangements please contact Club Captain Mike
Coronation Cup: We still don't have a final answer as to if this is happening this year, until a course and free weekend can be found for the finals. Final decision Tuesday 21st July. We are still planning on hosting the Zone 3 rounds at home on August 1st & 2nd
Seniors; Because it was too wet today we thought we would try for a 10am start tomorrow.
For those intending to travel to Waipawa on Tuesday please meet at the Rural Bus depot at 9am.
Gardening. Thanks to the 7 ladies and 4 men that turned out on Monday. Some ladies stayed around the clubhouse gardens, while the men and 3 ladies cleared the weeds and self sown shrubs behind the 7th tee, assisted by Kearan on chainsaw. . The next actions on the 7th are under discussion, but looks like replanting rhodos' on the left hand side, installing irrigation, and barking the entire area. The existing rhodo trees will be cut back after flowering, so do not despair although they may appear large and unruly at present this will be corrected at the right time. Thankyou to all who came out and assisted on Monday. A lot was achieved before some headed off to attend Bev Beddingfields funeral. ,
Not sure what weather is to be dished up this Saturday, but if you can, please play your Sattrup & Brannigan match, or arrange for no later than next weekend
Good Golfing,
Bryan Burt
Club Scribe
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
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
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