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 30 April 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • April 2, 2026
Friday, April 3rd; There will be a Friday competition run tomorrow. Own groups up until 12 noon. Card draw at 12 for those looking for a game at that time. Saturday 4th April; Club day for those who are around over the weekend. 11.15 am card draw for 11.30 am tee off. Starter Zane, House Basil. Any members playing Club Championship matches, please contact the starter. Saturday 10th / Sunday 11th April; Coronation Cup Zone play at Takapau. The selectors have named the following players. We would like to thank all those that have put their names forward for this year's Coronation cup team. The selection for this was not an easy task as we started with 23 names to select from, but we got there. So this year's team for 2026, in no particular order, are: John Garnett Amrit Prasad Zane Gregory John Garnett Tiwai Hauiti Timmy Bell Eru Hauiti Jacob Stephenson Richard Stephenson Denzel Treacy Bryan Burt Ranieri Hauiti Harley Hauiti Graiden Hauiti Tama Petera Congratulations to all players named for this year's team. They play three rounds next Saturday, 11 and Sunday, 12 April 2026 at Takapau Golf Club. Selectors would like a meeting this Saturday at 10.30 am to go through team order, travel etc. We understand that it is Easter weekend and you may not be able to attend, if so please contact Zane, Patrick or Tama. Cheers Congratulations, guys, wish you all well next weekend. Have a great Easter, everyone, and if you are traveling, stay safe. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe

What's On 27 March 2026?

By Zane - Club Captain • March 26, 2026
Saturday 28th - Club Day DUTY: House: Angela, Match: Chalky Please keep your Club Champs matches on track for the second round on 2nd May. Sisters' club meeting after play on Saturday. Thanks, Stephen. Pennants Round 4 - please take note of days! Saturday 28th Champ 3 plays Waipawa Handicap 3 plays Hastings at Karamu Sunday 29th Champ 1 plays Maraenui at Ongaonga Handicap 2 plays Wairoa at home 10am #1Tee Dannevirke vs Wairoa 10 am #10 Tee Maraenui vs Napier 10.21am #1Tee Waipuk vs Hawkes Bay Members wishing to play, please tee off early or after these tee times. Rosebowl Thank you to the two Dannevirke players who made it to Pongaroa last Sunday. Thanks also to Pongaroa for a well-run, well-fed day, as always we were well looked after. Thanks, Mark and Ranier, for stepping in to play for Dannevirke when we were short on numbers. RESULTS: 1st Norsewood 2nd Cape Turnagain 3rd Pongaroa 4th Dannevirke 5th Takapau A Brief history: the Rosebowl has been taking place for 30+ years and is a meaningful tournament for local interculb golf. We appreciate there is a lot of golf at this time of the season, however, it is a shame when such days are not well supported by our members. Any thoughts or suggestions on how this event can be better attended, please reach out to Zane, Peter, or any match committee member. We do not want to see these tournaments fall off the annual calendar. Coronation Cup A team will be selected by Thursday, 2nd April. First round is in Takapau on Saturday, 11th April Twilight The end of Twilight season was postponed this week due to the weather and will be held next Thursday (weather permitting). Weather looking good for another great weekend of golf! Good luck to our Pennants teams.  Cheers, Zane CC.

What's On 19 March 2026?

By Bryan Burt - club scribe • March 19, 2026
Saturday 21st March; Club Championships Round 1 Matchplay. Duty, Match Committee, House ?. If you have a Match, please convey that to the starters. Round 2 is not until May 2nd, so please keep communication with your opponent open so the matches can all be completed. Thank you to all who put names forward for the Championships. We have four draws, Senior, Intermediate A & B, and Junior A (all attached) compiled from names entered. Thanks, Pat Harold, for putting the draws together. Any questions or queries, please contact captains Zane or Peter. Sunday 22nd March; Pongaroa 27 Hole Strokeplay Tournament, Round two of the Ruahine Rosebowl. 8 am, tea & Coffee, 8.30 am tee off, $35 includes competition and food. Can we get a good muster, please, especially those looking for Coronation Cup selection. We require more than three, which we had at Norsewood, please. High School Ambrose: A thank-you note from the High School says it all. " Kia ora e te whānau, our golf tournament last weekend was awesome, with 105 golfers turning up to support our school and try their luck at winning $20 000! Unfortunately, no one was able to ‘sink a hole in one’ and win the money. A big thank you to Mr Amrit Pasad and all the staff and students who helped to make this event a success. We would also like to thank the Dannevirke Golf Course, our generous sponsors and our community for entering the tournament and participating in the fundraising activities held on the day. All profits of this event will go towards our students’ sports travel." Special General Meeting; Thank you to the 55 members who turned out Monday night for the purpose of " Setting the annual member subscription fees for the 2026 / 2027 year. " The conclusion being the annual subscriptions for 2026 / 2027 is $665 for full playing members. The Management Committee acknowledges their error in not advertising this as an Agenda item at the AGM in December. Matter sorted, repeat of error to be avoided, move on. We are in the thick of Match Play golf with GHB Pennants and now Club Champs, and in April, the Coronation Cup. I hope all participants enjoy the experience. Good Golfing👍 Bryan Burt Club Scribe