Next Game Half Moon Bay 2 July

All,

Our next game is a single stableford at Half Moon Bay, being the third round of the Ted Thomasson Trophy.

I'm told the course is as normal & caterers will be there, so if you want something don't forget to order before you go out.

The day is sponsored by Drummond Golf Cairns.

See you there.

Louis

PS A date for your diary:

14/15 Oct - QVGU State Carnival at Maryborough.  Entry forms are on the QVGU website www.qvgu.com.au.  Enquiries Paul Coleman newsbreak@bigpond.com or ph 0409207145.

President Report & Results for Atherton Golf Club 25 June 19

PRESIDENT REPORT – ATHERTON GOLF CLUB 25 Jun 19

Hi Members,

Today`s game was a 2Ball Ambrose event at ATHERTON Golf Club which provided some very interesting scores highlighted in results below. There were 75 starters consisting of 64 men & 11 ladies. The course was in very good condition, a credit to the greens staff. Many thanks to Cheryl for getting us going in the extremely “brisk” weather this morning. Tony the cook also looked after us with his simple but very effective menu.

Our sponsor today was CAPE YORK ACCOUNTING and now is the perfect time for our members to utilise their skills to assist us in getting a return at tax time, they come highly recommended.

Special mention in today`s game was a hole in one by George Kyriazis on the 11^th hole. Congratulations George, bring us your ball and we will get it mounted appropriately ASAP.

Next weeks game will be at HALF MOON BAY GOLF CLUB, hope to see you all there

Robin Pres.

RESULTS

MENS:

Winners:

Div 1: Roger Glover & Ken Baker 61.25

Runners Up: Dave Morrison & Tony Brown 62.75

Ball Rundown:

64.75: Don McHardie & Tony Lattimore

65: Darryl DeClifford & Al Dwyer

65.25: Graham & Trish George, Russ Lawrence & Neil Hamilton

65.5: Russ Gill & Ian McLeod-Carey, George Kyriazis & John Gregan

65.75: Sken Berrigan & Peter Walters

66.5: Kevin Walsh & Mark Davidson

66.25: Peter Doherty & John Richards

67: Dave Lawler & Steve Whanarere, Doug Christison & Mick Grumley

N.T.P.’s

MENS: 3^rd Tom Finch, 11^th George Kyriazis IN HOLE, 13^th Rod Cade & 18^th Neil Hamilton

LADIES: 3^rd Tracey Dickinson, 11^th Kay Bergiel, 13^th Skinner & 18^th Jane Taylor

Next Game Atherton 25 June

All,

Our next game provides us with a bit of light relief from trophy competitions.  It is a 2 ball Ambrose at Atherton & if you don't have a partner we will pair you up with someone, so come along & have soome fun.

I'm advised the course is in good condition & we are expected so I'm sure the caterer will be providing some great tucker again.

Sponsor for the day is Cape York Accounting.

See you there.

Louis

PESIDENT REPORT & Results for GORDONAVLE GOLF CLUB 18 June 19

PRESIDENT REPORT – GORDONVALE GOLF CLUB 18 Jun 19

Hi Members,

Today`s game was a single stableford event at GORDONVALE Golf Club, there were 78 starters consisting of 63 men & 15 ladies. There were five new members, Alan Dale Cairns, Steve Pawliw Yallourn, Keith Dudgeon Ashgrove, Vince Crow Carbrook and Edward Mackie Mossman, welcome all to the Vets. We also have a few renewals like the Georges & Finches from down south who visit us for a little while before joining the Travelling Vets tour back down south in a few weeks, welcome back guys.

The course has improved dramatically since our last game which augers well for the club and their members. Many thanks to Kim for the early morning beverages and arranging all of the carts for our members. The weather has now turned for the better and I predict fine weather from now on until the summer rains return, there I have said it out loud.

Our sponsor today was the REEF CASINO who have supported the FNQVGA all year and their management is to be congratulated, many of our members frequent the Casino on a regular basis myself included.

Next weeks game will be a very interesting two person Ambrose at ATHERTON GOLF CLUB so arrange your partner and hope to see you all there.

Robin Pres.

RESULTS:

MENS:

Winner:

Div 1: Russ Gill 41 pts

Runner Up: Marcus Morse 39pts

Div 2: Darrtl DeClifford 39 pts on c/b

Runner Up: Mark Buckle 39 pts

Ball Rundown:

38pts: Gary Castle

37pts: Robin Tonks & John Richards

36pts: Claud Clark & Ken Berrigan

34pts: George Falconer & Edward Mackie,

33pts: Steve Edwards, Michael Taylor, Eric Haworth, Dave Lawler, Peter Doherty, Roger Smith & Peter Johnstone

32pts: Don McHardie, Alan Dwyer, Harvey Blanch, Grahame George & Peter Walters

31pts: Steve Whanarere

LADIES:

Winner: Kath Smith 29pts on c/b.

Runner Up:Maria Ling 29pts.

BALL RUNDOWN

29pts: Lily Schirmer

27pts: Andrina Wilson, Edna Atkinson & Lois Tait and

26pts: Chris Everall

N.T.P.’s

MENS: 5^th George Atkinson, 8^th Darryl DeClifford, 14^th Marcus Morse & 17^th Steve Pawliw

LADIES: 4^th Kath Smith, 8^th Edna Atkinson, 14^th Marg Finch & 17^th Andrina Wilson

Next Game Gordonvale 18 June

All,

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

The course is in reasonable condition apart from the greens, which have shown little improvement.  Drains have been mowed apart from the base of the drain on 13, but still have quite thick grass on the sides & some water around the bridges.

We have also been advised that Council are scheduled to be dredging the drains on Monday & perhaps also on Tuesday, so you will need to check on the day for any special local rules.

See you there.

Louis

President Report for Mirage Country Club 14 Jun 19

PRESIDENT REPORT – MIRAGE COUNTRY CLUB 14 Jun 19

Hi Members,

Today`s game was a single stableford event at the MIRAGE COUNTRY CLUB as a “one-off” game away from our 2019 Program. There were 81 starters consisting of 59 men & 22 ladies. This game has been arranged for 3 months and finally came to fruition today as planned by the FNQVGA Committee. Even though preferred lies were in place the course was superb and the weather even better. Many thanks to Geoff Peard and his team at Mirage for welcoming us to his course at a reduced rate and for the early morning coffee which seems to get us off and running with zesto.

There was no sponsor today and prizes were only provided as a result of the Vets members who supported the club by purchasing raffle tickets ($200) in a lead up to the game thus enabling us to be self sufficient for this game only. Many thanks to Andrina for not only pushing the raffle tickets under your noses but for also donating 4 doz golf balls to assist in prizes.

All players assisted in making this a great day today by being on time and were more than happy to get involved and work together to achieve the 0800 start time. Well done to you all and a great day was had by everyone because of this.

There was a hearing aid piece handed in but not claimed at presentation, if lost, the item has been left with the club.

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

Robin Pres.

RESULTS:

MENS:

Winner:

Div 1: Barry Pike 40pts

Runner Up: Steve Whanarere 39pts

Div 2: Darryl Chandler 38 pts on c/b (please see me Darryl as you received the wrong voucher.)

Runner Up: John Richards 38pts

LADIES:

Winner: Chris Everall 38 pts.

Runner Up:Jane Taylor 37pts.

N.T.P.’s

MENS: 2^nd Roger Smith, 6^th Craig Alman, 8^th & 18^th Russell Lawrence, 13^th Roger Glover & 15^th John Everall

LADIES: 2^nd & 18 Skinner, 6^th & 15^th Kay Cleland, 8^th Glynis McGrath & 13^th Deb Smith

All players who did not win a prize received a ball just for turning up and remaining for the presentation.

President Report & Results for Mareeba 11 June

PRESIDENT REPORT – MAREEBA GOLF CLUB 11 Jun 19

Hi Members,

Today`s game was a single stableford event at MAREEBA Golf Club, there were 84 starters consisting of 75 men & 9 ladies. There was one new/old member, Mike Blunt from Mareeba Golf Club, welcome back Mike. The course and weather were absolutely perfect and many thanks to Gabi and Deb for the early morning coffee and getting us moving in the right direction, also to Rod Cade and his merry men for the excellent condition of the course.

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.

Everything is in readiness for the Mirage game on this Friday, there is a field of 84 so punctuality is paramount as players need to be registered by 0730 for a 0800 shotgun start. Drive to the front door, drop off your golf bags (Mirage staff will move them), park your car then return to advise the committee of your arrival at the registration desk upstairs. You will be advised of your group, cart number & starting hole. There will be no need to pre-order food as there will be sandwiches & hot food available at the club. Should be a great day and we may try to negotiate a game at Mirage within our 2020 program albeit more likely to be on a Friday.

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

Robin Pres.

RESULTS:

MENS:

Winner:

Div 1: Steve Edwards 41 pts

Runner Up: John Everall 38pts

Div 2: Mark Buckle 42 pts

Runner Up: Al Dwyer 41pts

Ball Rundown:

39pts: Peter Johnston, Harvey Blanch and Mike Blunt

38pts: Kevin Walsh, Russ Gill & Ken Baker

37pts: Ken Berrigan & Peter Walters

36pts: Bob Adams, Marcus Morse, Keith Schirmer, John Pilbin, Mark Davidson, Ron Barnes, Peter Doherty, Gavin Smith & Neil Hamilton

35pts: George Kyriazis, Bill Eden, Graham Fowles, Michael Taylor, Les Tenni, Ross White, Rod Cade, Wal Anthony & Don McHardie

LADIES:

Winner: Edna Atkinson 35 pts.

Runner Up:Jane Taylor 34pts.

BALL RUNDOWN

33pts: Glynis McGrath and

32pts:Andrina Wilson & Liz Edmonds

N.T.P.’s

MENS: 4^th Ken Baker, 8^th Marcus Morse, 14^th michael Taylor & 13^th John Richards

LADIES: 4 & 11 Andrina Wilson, 8^th Edna Atkinson & 13^th Liz Edmonds

Next Game Mareeba 11 June

All,

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

I'm told that they have not had the rain we have had down here, so the course should be in fine condition & Gaby is expecting us, so there should be some apple turnovers available for those in early enough.

The game is sponsored by Brothers Leagues Club.

See you there.

Louis

Report & Results Cairns 4 June

All,

A beautiful sunny day with a cool wind brought out 103 players to Cairns golf club, 81 men & 22 ladies.

We had 3 membership renewals & welcomed new members Rod Blackman from Mirage CC, Don Freeman from HMB, Kathleen & Gordon Smith from Riverview, Vic, and Les Tenny from Atherton, bringing membership for the year to date to 199.

The Greens staff are to be congratulated on the state of the course, particularly the greens & greatly improved drainage from a couple of years ago.  Thanks to Hannah for looking after us at the bar.

We played a single stableford for the second round of the Ted Thomasson trophy, which was sponsored by Stratford Painting Contractors.  We thank Gordon Perry for his continued support & if you are looking for some quality painting, do contact him for a quote.

As previously stated the extra game arranged at Mirage on Friday 14 June is now fully booked with a waiting list.  We would appreciate anyone who has booked who may be unable to make it to let us know as soon as they become aware of that, so we can move up those on the waiting list.

RESULTS

MEN

Div 1

Winner 40 points: Russ Lawrence

Runner up 38 points: Dave Lawler

Div2

Winner 43 points George Kyriazis

Runner up 38 points John Richards

Ball Rundown

36 points: Louis Siedle, Michael Taylor, Ian Tindall, Kevin Walsh

35 points: Steve Whanarere, Graham Fowles, Bill Matthews, Harvey Blanch

34 points: Alan Dwyer, Bill Eden, Graham Ross, John Gregan

33 points: Bruce Jenner, Russ Gill, Dave Morrison, Les Tenni, Russ Wicks, Don McHardie, Peter Doherty

32 points: Roger Glover, Rod Ingram, Ian Schofield, Ken Berrigan, Ron Barnes, Vaughan Edwards, Peter McMenamin

LADIES

Winner 39 points: Jane Taylor

Runner up 34 points: Celia Fox

Ball Rundown

33 points: Andrina Wilson, Suda Woodward

32 points: Kay Cleland, Judy Ellis

31 points: Chris Trevenen

30 points:  Tracey Dickinson, Aartje Ottens

NTPs

Mens:  5th Gavin Smith, 8th Roger Smith, 11th Steve Whanarere, 17th Dave Lawler

Ladies: 5th Claire Hannan, 8th Maria Ling, 11th Andrina Wilson, 17th Edna Atkinson