Next Game Cairns 4 June

All,

Our next game is a single stableford event at Cairns golf club, being the third round for the Ted Thomasson trophy.

I expect the going will be quite heavy, but carts are allowed on the course at present & there is nothing else new to report.

Sponsor for the day is Stratford Painting Contractors.

As Pres Robin is still in Vegas VC Andrina will be doing the whipping in again!

See you there.

Louis

Report & Results Atherton 28 May

Hi All,

Well, Atherton had obviously copped some rain recently, so run was absent, which made the course somewhat of a challenge, but the greens were great & Brendan is to be congratulated on the overall state of the course.

The game was a single stableford Consistency event sponsored by Drummond Golf.  We much appreciate their continued support, & prizewinners please note that vouchers have a month's expiry date, so don't dawdle in cashing them in.

We had 62 men & 10 ladies turn up to a clear day with pleasant temperatures & we were well looked after as usual by Cheryl at the bar & caterer Tony.  Thanks to both.

The Mirage game on 14 June is now fully booked with a waiting list.

President Robin is swanning off in Vegas but Andrina & Russ filled in admirably, so will be expecting a share of his winnings!

Louis

RESULTS

MEN

Div 1

Winner 39 points: Marcus Morse

Runner up 36 points: John Everall c/b

Div2

Winner 35 points Niel Stubbin

Runner up 35 points Alan Dwyer c/b

Ball Rundown

36 points: Russ Gill

34 points: Ross Ellen

33 points: John Gregan, Neil Hamilton, Dave Lawler

32 points: Eric Haworth, Denis Lankester, John Richards

31 points: Michael Taylor, Brian Hughes, Ian Schofield, Darryl deClifford, Ken Berrigan, Ross White

30 points: Don McHardie, Trevor Lawrence, Eric Bingham, Peter Walters, Dave Horton, Louis Siedle

LADIES

Winner 29 points: Andrina Wilson

Runner up 28 points: Jane Taylor c/b

Ball Rundown

28 points: Kay Bergiel, Cathy Coverdale

27 points: Pris Freeman

26 points: Chris Trevenen

NTPs

Mens:  3rd Rick Gooderham, 11th Eric Haworth, 13th Marcus Morse, 18th John Everall

Ladies: 3rd Chris Trevenen, 11th, 13th & 18th Andrina Wilson

Next Game Atherton 28 May (also Championship Venue Change)

All,

Our next game is a single stableford Consistency event at Atherton.

I'm told the course is a bit damp at present but should dry out before we get up there if the weather clears as forecast.

Sponsor for the day is Drummond Golf.

Please also note that, because there was no guarantee that the Gordonvale greens would be up to an adequate standard by August, we have made the difficult decision to change the venue for our Championships on 6 & 13 August to Cairns golf club.

See  you at Atherton.

Louis

PS  Dates for your diary:

4 June - Miriam Vale.  Info from Kate Bell ph 0428742143 or email kjbell@bigpond.com

Presidents Report Gordonvale Golf Club 21 May 19

PRESIDENT REPORT – GORDONVALE GOLF CLUB 21 May 19

Hi Members,

Today`s game was a single stableford event at GORDONVALE Golf Club, there were 64 starters consisting of 50 men & 14 ladies. Members were fortunate to enjoy favourable conditions and appreciated GGC staff`s efforts in preparing for the Vets both inside and outside the clubhouse.

Our sponsor today was Brothers Leagues Club and feedback from our members was only positive when visiting their establishment, Brothers support to the Vets is much appreciated by all.

At presentation I mentioned that there is now a numbers limit for the Mirage game due to the fact that Mirage did not receive the extra buggies as suggested so the player limit now is 84.

Having said that Mirage have recently ordered extra buggies and they are quietly confident that they may arrive in time for our game on 14 June, so anyone interested that has not yet nominated please give your name to Bob at registration as Mirage will advise when/if buggies arrive on time.

Next weeks game will be at ATHERTON GOLF CLUB, I will be absent for the next two games and hope to see you all at Mareeba on the 11^th June. I leave you in good hands, great golfing.

Robin Pres.

RESULTS:

MENS:

Winner:

Div 1: Marcus Morse 36 pts

Runner Up: Doug Christison 35pts

Div 2: Rick Gooderham 36 pts

Runner Up: Graham Chappel 35pts on c/b.

Ball Rundown:

35pts: Eric Howarth,

34pts: Rod Ingram,

33pts: Vaughn Edwards, Peter McMenanim, Bill Eden, Brian Hughes & Peter Walters.

32pts: Robin Tonks, George Atkinson, Peter Johnston, Ken Berrigan & Harvey Blanche and

31pts: Gary Castle, Bill Matthews, Mark Davidson, Peter Clarke, Dave Lawler & Louis Siedle.

LADIES:

Winner: Suda Woodward 29 pts.

Runner Up: Lois Tait 27pts.

BALL RUNDOWN

26pts: Judy Guzzwell,

25pts:Edna Atkinson, Kay Cleland, Aartje Ottens & Andrina Wilson

N.T.P.’s

MENS: 5^h Bob Adams, 8^th Keith Hillier, 14^th Gary Castle & 17^th Rick Gooderham

LADIES: 5^th, 8^th, & 17^th Judy Guzzwell 14^th Kay Cleland

Next Game Gordonvale 21 May

All,

Our next game is a single stableford Consistency event at Gordonvale golf club.

The course is slowly recovering, but the going is heavy after the continuing rain, drains are to be avoided as usual & greens are still not good.

The game is sponsored by Brothers Leagues Club.

See you there.

Louis

PS  More dates for your diary:

Ingham Veterans Golf Open - 22-24 July.  Nomination forms from www.qvgu.com.au/news, or email misudann@bigpond.net.au, or ph Mike Dann on 07 4776 2150

Norfolk Island
25-30 Aug - Hardys Wines Pro-Am Classic
11-14 Nov - Governors Cup golf Tournament
10-14 Feb 2020 - Veterans golf tournament
25-28 May 2020 - Castaway Pairs Invitational Tournament

Info from karen@travelcentre.nf or freecall 1800 140066

PRESIDENT REPORT and results for MAREEBA Golf Club

PRESIDENT REPORT – MAREEBA GOLF CLUB 14 May 19

Hi Members,

Today`s game was a single stableford event at MAREEBA Golf Club, there were 85 starters consisting of 66 men & 19 ladies. There were 4 new members today, Steve Whanarere from Cairns GC, Mark Davidson & Ken Hudson from HMBGC and Thomas McEwan from AthertonGC welcome you all to the Vets and I am sure you will enjoy you stay with us. The course was in excellent condition and thanks go out to Rod Cade and his crew of volunteers. Many thanks also to Gabi & Deb for their work inside the club providing the correct quantities of food & drink to keep us going.

For the second week in a row our sponsor was STRATFORD PAINTING CONTRACTORS, much appreciation to Gordon for supporting the Vets and for those that think he is merely a figment of my imagination you will definitely see him at the Mirage game on 14 June.

There has been issues regarding some members details not being included on their cards, please ensure that you put your full Golflink number on the card so our Captain can accurately input them into the system and handicaps are adjusted accordingly.

Our Secretary Louis Siedle spoke about an email trail he had with our OLD President and provided some comic relief for all, you had to be there to get the full value.

Next weeks game will be at GORDONVALE GOLF CLUB, hope to see you all there.

Robin Pres.

RESULTS:

MENS:

Winner:

Div 1: Rod Cade 39 pts on c/b

Runner Up: John Richards 39pts

Div 2: Peter Walters 40 pts

Runner Up: Peter Johnston 37pts on c/b.

Ball Rundown:
39 pts:   Louis Siedle

37pts: Doug Christison, Ken Baker, John Pilbin, Neil Hamilton & Dave Jackson.

36pts: Graham Chappel & Trevor Barry.

35pts: Graham Fowles, Roger Smith, Ross White, Dennis Vohland, Darryl De Clifford & Jeff McGrath.

34pts: Ian Schofield, Bill Foster, Ken Berrigan, Darryl Chandler & Wal Anthony.

LADIES:

Winner: Cathie Coverdale 31 pts.

Runner Up: Jane Taylor 30pts on c/b.

BALL RUNDOWN

30pts: Glynis McGrath

29pts:Suda Woodward and

28pts: Judy Guzzwell, Andrina Wilson & Celia Fox.

N.T.P.’s

MENS: 4^h Graham Fowles, 8^th Michael Taylor, 11^th Gordon Falconer & 13^th George Atkinson

LADIES: 4^th Suda Woodward, 8^th Lois Tait, 11 & 13^th Jane Taylor

Next Game Mareeba 14 May

All,

Our next game is a single stableford at Mareeba golf club.  It is the first round for the Ted Thomasson trophy.

I'm told there's nothing new occurring on the course, Gaby will have her apple turnovers available as usual & as it never rains in Mareeba we need not worry about the tropical low developing off our coast!

Sponsor for the day is Stratford Painting Contractors.

See you there.

Louis

PRESIDENT REPORT & results Cairns Golf Club 07 May 2019

PRESIDENT REPORT – CAIRNS GOLF CLUB 07 May 19

Hi Members,

Today`s game was another single stableford event at CAIRNS Golf Club, there were 82 starters consisting of 61 men & 21 ladies. There were 2 new members today, John Riordan from Palmer Sea Resort and Miriam Schneider from Cairns GC, welcome John & Miriam to the Vets. The course was in very good condition and the feedback from all was extremely positive. Many thanks to Anton in the pro shop for getting us moving on time and Brit behind the bar for the obvious. There was a glasses case & ladies hat handed in and they have been left at the Pro Shop if anyone has lost same.

Our sponsor today was STRATFORD PAINTING CONTRACTORS, much appreciation to Gordon for supporting the Vets, unfortunately Gordon could not make it today but as he is once again the sponsor for next week at Mareeba, perhaps we will see him there.

The Committee were back in full swing today apart from our beloved Captain, Wal who is still doing the Leyland Brothers thing but will be back for Mareeba next week. Those wishing to nominate for Mirage on the 14 June please see Bob at the registration desk at Mareeba and he will gladly relieve you of $35 for the entry fee.

Next weeks game will be at MAREEBA GOLF CLUB, hope to see you all there.

Robin Pres.

RESULTS:

MENS:

Winner:

Div 1: Evert Van Kleef 38 pts

Runner Up: John Everall 36pts

Div 2: Merv Elms 41 pts

Runner Up: Alan Dwyer 40pts.

Ball Rundown:

39pts: Pete Edmonds

38pts: Peter Walters

37pts: Rich Michalski

36pts: Jeff McGrath, John Gregan, Dave Lawler & Eric Howarth.

35pts: Peter Johnston, Gary Castle & Tae Zheng

34pts: Ross Ellen, Harvey Blanch, George Studham, Gavin Smith & Daryl Chandler and

33pts: Michael Taylor, Russell Lawrence, Dave Ingram, Lou Siedle, Vaughan Smith & finally old George Atkinson.

LADIES:

Winner: Kay Cleland 35 pts on c/b,

Runner Up: Jane Taylor also 35pts.

BALL RUNDOWN

35pts: Clare Hannan

33pts:Judy Ellis,

32pts: Andrina Wilson

31pts: Chris Trevenen,

29pts: Gail Wright & Cathy Coverdale and

28pts: Suda Woodward.

N.T.P.’s

MENS: 5^th Marcus Morse, 8^th Gary Castle, 11^th Gary Castle & 17^th Ross White

LADIES: 5^th Judy Guzzwell, 8^th Jane Taylor, 11 & 17 Andrina Wilson

Next Game Cairns 7 May

All,

Our next game is a single stableford Consistency event at Cairns golf club.

The course is drying out due to a couple of days of sunshine, carts are currently able to be used on the course with care.

Sponsor for the day is Stratford Painting Contractors & hopefully owner Gordon Perry will be able to play with us.

See you there.

Louis