What's On13th December 2024?

Bryan Burt - club scribe • December 12, 2024
Bucket of balls at Dannevirke Golf club

Friday 13th December;  On Friday 13 December we are hosting the Tararua District Council for their Christmas function. There will be a small team there at 12.30 pm to set up and their event starts with a staff meeting at 2.30 pm, can golfers please drink in the downstairs bar


Saturday 14th December;   Christmas Cheer Tournament 12 noon shot gun start. Entry Fee $25, No entries received past 11.30am Duty Match Committee, House Stephen Paewai & helpers please.


Match Committee;  Team Gregory, (Zane & Peter) have called a match committee meeting 10.30am Saturday, to get things done for Christmas Cheer


Club NZ North Island Women's Golf Championship;  a reminder we have a meeting upstairs at the Golf Club Saturday at 10am please.


Annual General Business;  A slightly smaller muster than usual attended last Mondays AGM, which barely lasted for 30 minutes. No questions regarding the finances, and no questions were raised in General Business. President Peter asked Roger Ransom to speak to the gathered members regarding the work being done on the water system. All things being equal this work could be completed before Christmas.


2024 Committee;  President Peter Greatbatch, Vice Presidents Vaughan Hales & Mike Matthews, Club Captains (Team Gregory) Zane & Peter as joint captains, Vice Captain Mark Arnold, Match Committee, Joe Clark, Richie Gray, Bryan Burt, Bernie Williams, Ray Ward, Mike Matthews, Tony Peeti, Doug Lochead. House Committee, Rhea Hazner, Angela Farrell, Ranier Arnold, Tony Neilson, Stephen Paewai. Bazil Mott. Greens, Roger Ransom, James Walker, Vaughan Hales, Farm, Roger ransom, James Walker.


Secretary / Treasurer;  Our current Secretary / treasurer Miranda Hobbs has tendered her resignation after 7 years in the roll. Thank you Miranda for all the work you do, that many don't see. An advert in this weeks Bush Telegraph outlines the position but in short, we are inviting expressions of interest in this job, Remuneration based on 20 hours per week. More information on the role and how to proceed will be sent on receipt of written interest and CV emailed to dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz or delivered to Peter Greatbatch at Greatbatch Building 16 Waterloo Street. Applications of interest close Monday 13th December 


Life Membership;  I was honoured to be nominated by the Management Committee, as a Life Member of the Dannevirke Golf Club. The nomination was put forward by President Peter, and Doug Lochead, and approved by the members in attendance at the AGM. In short, this was for my three terms as Club Captain, three years as President, Golf Hawkes Bay delegate for most of the last 30 years, and Scribe since 2012. Thank you all.  I appreciate the recognition.


Around the Club;


Cart Shed;  Greatbatch Builders have been tasked with repairs and refitting the current trundler / cart shed to allow for the storage of extra carts. Some work has already happened, with the new concrete in from of the trundler shed. I new roller door will be fitted on the tank side of the cart shed to create a drive through, plus the internal wall is being moved between the cart part, and the trundler shed, to uitilize the area better. President Peter has asked that where possible, members take their golfing gear home over Christmas and the new year, to give the builder clear space to work. (If next week is wet, they will be into it)


Shop; Ray (Chalky ) Ward has put his hand up to run the shop (certain days) over the summer as was trialed last year.  This assists in capturing Green Fees etc from non members, and campers. If you are out there, call in and have a chat, which will help fill in Chalky's day.


Smoking;  A request again from our cleaner Majken. Still picking up butts outside the foyer. Last week end an ashtray was used behind the bar.(Grrr) Smokers please, use the deck out back by the recycling bins. Camera's will be used to identify anyone smoking indoors!


Key Register;  Tony Peeti has asked that all key holders either see him at work, or at the golf Club with your key, to sign the updated register. If you no longer require a key, please hand these into Tony. Appreciated if members could do this by 20th December, so the process doesn't drag on. Thanks


Feb 27th / 28th March 1st 2025,  Barry Illslie Building Men's 72 hole Match Play Open ( Details attached ) A reminder for members to get entries in for this event.


A bit of reading tonight, that should keep you all up to date. With the Christmas Cheer being our final event on the playing year, it seems appropriate the What's On takes a break for a couple of weeks, until instructed by the new Captain to send out some information. Thanks to Past Captain Mike for assisting this year, with What's On when I have been out of circulation. On behalf of the management committee, I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and prosperous New Year.


Good Golfing,👍

Bryan Burt

Club Captain

What's On 23 October 2025?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • October 23, 2025
Saturday 25th October; Club day draw 11.15 am, Tee off 11.30 am. Duty, Richie, House, Angela. 2026 Barry Illsley Sponsored 72 Hole Matchplay Open Tournament. Preliminary work is underway for this tournament. Dates yet to be confirmed, but it looks like the Wellington Anniversary Weekend in January, starting on Friday, and concluding on Sunday. Presidents Cup Final: t o be contested between Timmy Bell and Denzil Treacy Junior. Sattrup & Brannigan, 2025 winners Mark Rosocaker & Chappy Maniapoto. Congratulations guys. Ladies Shoot Out; Completed today with Margaret Treacy winning from Margaret Stephenson. Another great day from all accounts. On Course Tee Signs: A big shout-out to our tee sponsors for their continued support of our Club. With business changes, we have 5 tee signs available for advertising your business. If any member wishes to take up one of these signs, please contact our Secretary Bailey Harold at dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz. Annual General Meeting; Monday 8th December. Another call please, for members to consider putting themselves forward for nomination to the various committees. Our thanks to Bailey for her work to date on the new constitution. Every Club in NZ has to update their Constitution before the end of April 2026, so we can continue to apply for Charity funding etc. Golf NZ produced a template, and we are just adding the final touches for our Club. This will need to be adopted at the AGM. At this point, we have not had any major damage on our course with the wind, but today is going to be another windy one. Fingers crossed, we get through unscathed, and the wind settles for a fine weekend with ample opportunity to play some golf. Best wishes to all who are traveling this weekend for tournaments or other golfing adventures. Travel safely and play well. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

What's On 16 October 2025?

By Bryan Burt - Club scribe • October 16, 2025
Saturday 18th October; Club day. Card draw at 11.15am tee off 11.30am Duty House Tony Saturday 8th November; Closing day and Trophy presentations. Captain Zane, sternly requests all competitions to be completed by then so trophies can be presented. Plenty of daylight now, so please make an effort. Saturday 29th November; (Date Change) Fielding Interclub @ Feilding.  Ladies Club Championships; The ladies concluded their Champions on Saturday after being rained, hailed and thundered on the week before. Congratulations , too Margaret Stephenson, (Senior) Sue Burlace (Intermediate) and Kerrie Gundersen (Junior). Runners up being , Angela Farrell, Margaret Treacy and Rainier Arnold. Greenwood Cup Rounds 1-3; Conditions at Waipukurau Golf Club were very pleasant for two rounds of golf Saturday and one Sunday. The rough at Waipukurau has for years has been dense clover and still is, which can be deceiving, as the ball looks ok, but the clover can be difficult to hit from. Saturday morning the team played Karamu having a 7 to 3 win, followed in the afternoon with an 8.5 to 1.5 win against Central Hawkes Bay. Sunday morning we came up against the first of the city Clubs Napier, and were defeated 7 to 3. Two matches concluded with draws on the 18th, and 3 finished on the 17th, so it wasn't all bad. The current standings are Hastings first on 6 points with 27.5 games, Onga Onga second also on 6 points and 23 games, Napier third with 4 points and 20 games, with Dannevirke fourth on 4 points and 18.5 games. Looking forward to the final four rounds at Hastings Golf Club on November 15th & 16th . Annual General Meeting; Monday 8th December at 7.30pm. A reminder to Committee chairman and others to have your reports to Gail by next weekend (Labour Weekend) for the Annual Report. With daylight saving now in progress, encourage any friends or relatives that are keen to maybe consider a Summer Subscription. (Runs the duration of daylight saving) For membership forms see Patrick at Harold Golf Shop, or email Bailey at dannevirkegolf@xtra.co.nz . If your game is off colour at present, again see Patrick for a lesson. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

What's On 10 October 2025?

By Bryan Burt- club scribe • October 9, 2025
Saturday 11th October; 11am Ladies resume their finals matches. Senior & Intermediate finals (4 players) 11.30 am Mens Club day. Card draw at 11.30 am, Duty Tony Peeti, House Rhea Saturday 11th October; Greenwood Cup round 1-3 at Waipukurau. 8.15am No 1 Tee Dannevirke v Karamu 1.00pm No 1 Tee Dannevirke v CHB Sunday 12th October; 8.00 am No 13 Tee Dannevirke v Napier Golf Hawkes Bay Greenwood Cup competition has rolled around for another year. With a squad of 12 players available for rounds 1-3, we have selected three different teams for each match (attached). On behalf of all members, we wish the team the very best of success for the weekend. Hopefully, the weather plays ball, and you only have to battle your opponents, not the conditions as well. Good luck also to Margaret & Angela, Sue & Margaret, finishing off your Championship matches. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

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