Wiffen Cup and Club Championships

Bryan Burt - Club scribe • March 5, 2020
Golf ball pyramid Dannevirke golf club

Saturday March 7th Wiffin Cup Qualifying Top 32 Players


Saturday March 14th Club Championships Round 1 Matchplay


The following are the divisions for this year’s Club Champs based on the handicaps on 5 March 2020

 

Senior 1 – 9, (Willy Veitch)

Intermediate A 10 – 14, (Richie Gray)

Intermediate B 15 – 18 ,(Norm Evans)

Junior A 19 – 22, (Tony Peeti)

Junior B 23+ (Stephen Paewai)

 

The names in brackets are the committee members responsible for that grade.

 

A number of people have advised either Mike Matthews or myself of their unavailability and if we don’t see you regularly and you don’t normally play in the Club Champs you haven’t been included in the draw.

I hope to have the draw up on Saturday and I’m happy to make changes up until Wednesday, so if you’re in but don’t want to be in I’ll give you till Weds 11 March to withdraw. If you can’t play on Saturday 14 March discuss with your opponent first then let a match committee member know, their names are in brackets above, and we’ll grant dispensation.

I wish to publish the draw for Sat. 14 March in next weeks What’s on.

Remember if you don’t want to play or can’t play let a committee member know asap please.

 

Thanks Stephen

 

Short and sweet tonight, having just come home from Whangarei The Dannevirke & districts team performed very well up there, with Alan Small, Jim Harold & James Walker performing well in the three day pairs event, and Glen Mc Clelland taking out the hackers & Hunter on Wednesday with 44 points. On Monday Peter Bourke (Retired publican at the post Office hotel in Pahiatua) and Jim Harold took out our in house competition with 45 points, followed by James Walker, Jim Harold and Steve Boyens (Retired publican Rongotea) with 40. Tuesday Alan Small went one better and came in with 46 points, ahead of James Walker on 40 and Jim Harold, Peter Bourke and Wayne Quigan on 37. Wednesday was Glens day with 44, followed by James and Jim on 39. The balance of the team just couldn't get a look in . Quote of the trip for me came from Alan Small " they don't call it Mount Denbee for nothing" Whangarei Golf Club is Mount Denbee. Rather impressive looking from the 10th tee down hill 488 meters to a green with a lake to the front right of it. When you get to the green, you realise at some point you need to get back to the Clubhouse level, and that will take some serious uphill walking. Our 16th is a breeze compared to their tow rope assisted walk from the 15th to the 16th tee, to have in front of you an uphill par 4 hole. As always a fun filled trip.

 

Please, as asked by Stephen Paewai above , if you want out of the Championships this year please say so now. Its disappointing when we prepare a draw to find someone say they didn't want to be included, giving their opponent a free passage to the next round..

 

Good Golfing,

 

Bryan Burt

Club Scribe

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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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