What's on this week at the club 7.2.19
Bryan Burt - Club scrip • February 7, 2019
Evening all,
Saturday 9th February .
Summer Cup Matchplay Round 2. Please advise the starter if you have a match, so that can pair you up. Round 3 is scheduled for next Saturday the 16th.
Sister Clubs. This year Dannevirke hosts the annual Sister Club Tournament over Queeens Birthday weekend. commencing with a greet and meet Friday night, golf Saturday, Tournament day Sunday, followed by prize giving, and a party sunday night. Many of our members have participated over the past 30 odd years, but there is talk that some of the other clubs are ready to end the event. That being said, if this is to be the last tournament, lets go out with a bang. Stephen Paewai has prepared the below history (not complete) and over the next few months we will keep you up to date of this years event.
With Dannevirke hosting the Sisters Club tournament this year I thought I would write a bit of a history of the tournament, though ascertaining dates is proving difficult. What has been established is the tournament originated when the local publican Charlie Quintal, a coaster, suggested the Golf Club go down to Greymouth and play golf against the local Club. 1972 was mentioned but has been difficult to confirm as the Friendship Plaque was presented by Arthur Chambers of Weedons in 1984, that year the tournament was played in Greymouth, in 1985 it was played in Patea.
So when did Patea first play in the tournament? Greymouth last hosted it in 1988 but won it at Patea in 1989. Was this the last year they participated? In 1992 Rarangi hosted the tournament, I presume they joined in 1990 or 1991. Can you shed any light on this?
The Alex Bergen Memorial was first presented in 1990. I’ve been told by one of our vets he was a Taranaki man, who was the County Clerk for the Woodville County Council but returned to Taranaki and was tragically killed in a car accident. Any other information would be appreciated.
If the tournament was first played in 1972 then Patea will be hosting the 50th playing of the event in 2021. We should consider what we can do to celebrate this occasion.
Sisters Club History:
The Friendship Plaque has been contested 35 times since 1984. It was first won be Greymouth in Greymouth. They won it on two more occasions before withdrawing from the competition. Patea won it at Patea in 1985, then in 1986 Weedons won it at home folllowed by Dannevirke winning at home in 1987. Greymouth were the first to win it consecutively in 1988 at home and in 1989 in Patea. Rarangi first hosted the Competion in 1992 and won the Shield.. Dannevirke has won 10 times including two away wins, Patea in 2017, and Weedons 2018. Patea have also won 10 times. Rarangi have won eight times with three away wins. Weedons have only won it at home on 4 occasions, the last time being 2006. Patea had a run of three consecutive wins 2008-2010. Dannevirke can match this by winning at home in 2019. Stephen Paewai was informed the Sisters Club started in 1972, something that requires confirmation, as it doesn't align with the Friendship Shield. If confirmed then the 50th playing of the event is scheduled for Patea in 2021. I.m sure this bit of history will jog the memories of members who travelled or played in this competition at home many moons ago. Regards Steven
2019 Championships
: As previously advised, this year we will trial Autumn/ early winter Championships, commencing Saturday 9th March, with finals in May. Again all players will be included unless they state otherwise. The best medium for that advise is to send me a reply email and I can colate a list for Steven Paewai to leave out of the draw. So you are in, unless I hear to the contrary. The starters office on Club days will also take these names, if you are not computer savy.
Goof Golfing
Bryan Burt
Club Scribe
Friday 25th April; Anzac Day. Waitahora Cup, (best stabeford on the day). Men versus Ladies aggregate stableford. 12 noon Card draw. Saturday 26th April; Wiffin Cup Qualifying. Top 32 nett scores go through to the Matchplay rounds. House Duty Rhea Clubhouse; The clubhouse has been booked this weekend for a wedding. On Friday and Saturday can members please use the downstairs bar. Please take the time this weekend to get any Championship matches up to date. Saturday May 3rd is set down for Semi Finals, with Finals day set for Saturday May 17th. Any issues, please contact our Captains Zane or Peter Gregory. Forecast looks good for those heading to Anzac Services tomorrow morning. Our 12 noon card draw is only for tomorrow as a show of respect. A minutes silence will be observed prior to play commencing. Have a great weekend, for those golfing or traveling. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
Friday 18th April; Good Friday. A Friday competition will be held. Tee off from 10.30am, card draw at 12 noon for those interested in joining. Saturday 19th April; Card draw 11.30am. Anyone from the Match Committee present, please assist. House Duty is Basil Friday 25th April; Waitahora Cup, plus men v women aggregate stableford. 12 noon tee off/ card draw Saturday 26th April; Wiffin Cup Qualifying. Coronation Cup Finals, The teams and venue for the finals of the 2025 Coronation Cup are Te Pohue, Karamu, Pongaroa and Dannevirke, to be held at Hawkes Bay Golf Club on May 25th & 26th. A long weekend to look forward too, but not sure about the weather. If you feel like braving the conditions, come on out and have a round. If you are heading away over the weekend, travel safely. Have a great Easter everyone. Good Golfing,👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe
Evening all, Saturday 12th April; Cape Turnagain 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament (Round 3 Ruahine Rosebowl). &.30am cup of tea, 8.30am Tee off Saturday 12th April; Round 2 Club Championship Matchplay. We do have a glitch in the programme, so for the 32 person draws, we are one round short. Please play these games as soon as you possibly can, as we want to continue and have the final Saturday 17t May. Duty Zane & Peter Gregory, House Stephen Sisters Club; Quick meeting to be held downstairs Saturday after prize giving please. Sunday 13th April; Round 4 Golf H B Pennants Competition. Champ 1 are playing at Wairoa, Champ 3 at swairoa. Handicap 2 at Hawkes By Golf Club, and Handicap 4 are at home. Coronation Cup; Congratulations to the Dannevirke team for winning the Zone competition at Porangahau last weekend. This now takes our team with the other Zone winners to finals week end on May 24th and 25th. Venue and the other 3 competing teams to be notified. Again please keep Championship matches moving, Easter next weekend, may provide opportunity to catch up if necessary. Best wishes for players going to Herbertville, as well as members playing Pennants Sunday. Good Golfing,👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe