FNQ VETS COMMITTEE VACANCIES.

 FNQ Vets Captain and acting President Peter Wyatt welcomed all vets players to Mareeba this morning for the opening round of the 2023 season. 

He thanks all his committee for the help he has received in preparing for this year. However , he made an appeal to any members who may be inclined, to step forward and offer their services as President and Vice President. These positions remain vacant.

Any Vets who may be considering this could give Peter a call on 0428554955 and he would be happy to discuss it.

Ron Blake

Secretary

FNQVGA

VETS GOLF OPENING 2023 MAREEBA TUEDAY 31 JANUARY

 VETS GOLF OPENING  2023   MAREEBA  TUESDAY 31 JANUARY

The opening competition for 2023 was played in very tropical conditions at the Mareeba Golf Course this morning. The course was in excellent shape considering the amount of rainfall received this year. Particular mention should be made of the greens although being surprisingly fast they were very receptive to a well flighted  approach shot. Special thanks to the head green keeper Michael , Jim and their team of helpers. We were warmly welcomed and catered for by Owen , Debbie and Robyn.

Two new member today Charlie Bewick (Mareeba) and  Belle Gillan (Cairns) Welcome

We had 51 players today (43 men and 8 women) playing an individual stableford for trophies sponsored by Davidson Coaching, thank you Mark.

TODAY`s RESULTS:

MENS:

Winner: Charlie Bewick on 35pts

Runner Up:Ron Blake on 34pts CB

NTPs: 

No 4 Mr Walker No 8 Brian Hughes No 11 Dennis Vohland  No 13 Mr Walker again

Ball Rundown:

34pts: Dave Lawler

32pts: Keith Schirmer, Kev Walsh

31pts: Darryl Chandler

30pts: Peter Walters

29pts: Brian Hughes, Roger Glover, Dennis Vohland, Ken Berrigan,George Atkinson and Gordon Noble. 

LADIES

Winner: Doreen Law on 29pts

Runner Up:Liz Edmonds on 27pts

NTPs:

4^thJaneen Smith, 8^thDoreen Law,11^thKay Bergiel & 13^thJaneen Smith

Ball Rundown:

23pts Janeen Smith

Next FNQ Vets Tuesday 14 January Gordonvale.

 

PROGRAM 2023 FINALIZED

Following a committee meeting held this week and taking on board suggestions from the AGM , the final edition of the Program 2023 has been posted on the Blog. If you have booked buggies in advance we suggest you check the dates and clubs.

The Mareeba Golf Club is working hard to have the course in the best possible condition on Tuesday, considering it has received record rain for January, The fairways are in excellent condition and the greens are about as fast as they get in Mareeba. 

The very generous sponsor for our opening event is Davidson Coaching.

FNQVGA OPENING MAREEBA TUESDAY 31 JANUARY 2023

 The opening round of vets golf is this Tuesday 31 January in Mareeba. 

Tee off from 7.00am.

• Green fees this year will be $18, all of which will go to the host club.
• Annual membership fees will remain at $10 which is due on Tuesday. 
• Please encourage veteran golfers you may know to come and experience different courses in the region.
  

Mareeba has a limited number of buggies so ring the club on 40921528 to book

Should there be any changes due to weather check this Blog on Monday night.

Summer of Golf 2023 Tuesday 24 January VENUE CHANGE

Tuesday's round of the Summer of Golf set down for Atherton Tuesday 24 January has been transferred to sunny Millaa Millaa. Those who played at Millaa last week can testify to the fantastic condition of the course and the great hospitality shown to all.  

So get yourself a gaggle together and head on up to Millaa on Tuesday tee off from 8am.

Cheers

Ron Blake

FNQVGA

Good News Summer of Golf Tuesday 17 January Millaa Millaa

Millaa Millaa Golf Club is happy to inform golfers that tomorrows round of the Summer of Golf in on starting at 8 am.

Buggies are allowed on the course which is in good condition .

So see you there tomorrow!

Ron Blake

FNQVGA Secretary.

Summer of Golf Mareeba 10 January CANCELLED

Once again the traditional FNQ wet season has interfered with the Summer of Golf. Due to the very heavy conditions at Mareeba, tomorrow's scheduled competition has been cancelled. Weather permitting, the confrontation recommences  next Tuesday 17 January at Millaa Millaa. 

Just a reminder that the latest edition of the Rules of  Golf came into effect on January 1 2023. It might be a good idea to use this downtime to acquaint yourself with  these changes at  https://www.golf.org.au/2023-changes-to-the-rules-of-golf/

It is a little disappointing that no consideration has been given to modified rules for  golfers who are old and forgetfull!

Good golfing(wherever you can get it)

Ron Blake

Secretary FNQVG

Summer of Golf Atherton Tuesday 3rd January CANCELLED

 Due to recent heavy rain on the Tablelelands Tuesday's scheduled Summer of Golf round set down for Atherton has been cancelled. 

Next Tuesday 10th January SOG is set down for Mareeba at 8.00am