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
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