Millaa Millaa Tuesday 5 September 2023 Note 8am start

 WE travel to Millaa Millaa this Tuesday 5 September to play another round of the Patrons Trophy.

Sponsor: Reef Hotel Casino

Tee off : 8am

Results Mareeba 29.08.2023

 It wasn't a good day in Mareeba today, it was glorious! A lovely crisp morning warming up to a cloudless blue sky, the Mareeba Golf Course in excellent condition and the scores were ...well who cares .. it was just great to be out playing golf. 

With some of our members away at Capricorn Vets golf on the Central Coast, 54 players (10 ladies and 44 men) played a Single Stableford for trophies by Brothers Leagues Club.

Once again we were ably looked after by Owen, Debbie  and Cathy in the Clubhouse, and congratulations to Karl, Jim and their team of volunteers.

TODAY`s RESULTS:

MENS

 Winner: Peter Wyatt  on 37pts

Runner Up: Tom Finch  on 36pts (C/B)

NTPs: Men

No 4 George Atkinson No 8 Ian MacLeod-Carey No 11 Tom Finch No 13  Roger Smith

Ball Rundown: Men

36pts John Bawden Peter Johnston Peter Clarke

34 pts Glenn Averkoff Ron Blake

33pts Lionel Law Tony Calcutt Bert Smith Dennis Vohland Tin Hollman

32pts Ken Baker Marcus Morse Claud Clark

 

 

LADIES

Winner Marg Finch 36 pts

 Runner Up Cath Coverdale 34 (C/B)

 NTPs:Ladies

No 4 Tessa Meyer No 8 Kay Bergiel No 11  Tessa Meyer   No 13 Lois Tait

Ball Rundown  Ladies

34pts Doreen Law

31pts Dee Kottnig

Next Week Millaa Millaa Golf Club for another round in the Patrons Trophy.

Please note Tee Off from 8am

Captain, Acting President and winner today Peter Wyatt (37pts)

Mens Runner Up Tom Finch

Ladies Winner Marg Finch

Results CAIRNS Tuesday 22 August 2023

 There were no excuses for returning a bad score at Cairns Golf Club this morning when friendly conditions prevailed for the FNQVGA consistency series  and 84 players (19 ladies and 65 men) took full advantage. Not the least was Suda Woodward who birdied the 18th  to return a brilliant 43 points to win the Ladies division. Well done.

The Cairns Club is at the midpoint of it Championships and in spite of the valiant efforts of the greens crew, the greens are showing the  affect of incessant wet weather this year. Who knows , perhaps they should try some "Wet and Forget" on their fungal problems!

Drummond Golf were are reliant sponsors and we thank them very much.

TODAY`S RESULTS:

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Roger Glover on 41 pts

Runner Up: Peter Clarke  39  pts

Division 2

Winner: John Gregan 39 pts

Runner up:  Ron Blake  on 38- pts (C/B)

NTPs: 

No2   Ross Ellen No 8 New Castle No 14 Ed Mackie 

No 17 Trevor Barry

Ball Rundown:

 

38 pts: Rich Michalski  Brian Hughes Ross Ellen

37 pts: Bruce Jenner

36 pts Bill Ford  Ronald Barns Bill Leonard Ian Schofield  Marcus Morse  George Atkinson

35 pts George Brew Jack Murray  Jim Pinfield  Russ Gill

34 pts Garry Castle  Bob Adams  Tony Calcutt  Warren Galligan  Tom Finch  Charlie Bewick  Mark Buckle  Trevor Barry  Zbig Bergiel  

LADIES

Winner: Suda Woodward  43 pts

Runner Up: Cath Coverdale  39 pts (C/B)

NTPs: 

No 2 Ali Gibson No 8 Sheryl Howarth No 14  Lois Tait  No17 Cath Coverdale

Ball Rundown:

38pts Gail Wright

37 pts Dee Kotting  Maureen Gossip  Lil Benfield

36pts Lois Tait

Next Week: Mareeba Golf Club 29August sponsored by Brothers.

New FNQVGA Polo Shirts

Our new FNQVGA shirts will be the blue colour (as above) but with white piping on the seams, sleeves and collar. An alternative offering is a white shirt with blue piping. A long sleeved version is also available. The FNQVGA logo will be on the left. They are a cool , light weight, quick drying fabric with UV protection suitable for our climate.

Orders will be taken this Tuesday , along with payment,at Cairns .

Costs: Short Sleeve  $40   Long Sleeve  $42

Cairns Golf Club TUESDAY 22 AUGUST

The next round of the Consistency series will be played at the Cairns Golf Club on Tuesday 22 August.

Tee off from 7am.

This is the best time of the year to be playing golf in far North Queensland so if you know of anyone who would like to play FNQVGA golf but is not acquainted with us, now would be a good time to extend an invitation to join us on Tuesday.

 

ATHERTON RESULTS 15 AUGUST 2023

8th Tee Atherton 7.55 am

 

 Not all who tread these greens can win success,
But few can hold the cups and medals bright.
Yet all may gain that priceless blessedness,
The ruddy health that makes all burdens light.

                                                    Francis Bowler Keene

What an amazing day on the Atherton Tablelands today!

Fifty FNQVGA golfers (42 Men and 8 Ladies ) were rewarded with ideal golfing conditions at the Atherton Golf Club this morning when we played an 18 Hole Single Stableford competition , just for the heck of it! Well, for trophies by Cazalys actually, Thanks Cazalys. 

Scores weren't brilliant,   but that was easily outweighed by the enjoyment factor, with a good crowd staying on for the presentations. Thanks to Cheryl in the clubhouse for your great hospitality.

Results are as follows:-

 

MENS

Winner: Peter Doherty  on 35pts

Runner Up:Garry Castle  on 34pts

NTPs: Men

No 3 Tim Hollman No 9 Tim Hollman  No 11 Steve Day  

No 18  Mick Gossip

Ball Rundown: Men

33pts Jack Murray   Tom McEwen

32pts Tim Hollman  Charlie Bewick

31pts Ernie Bingham  Russ Gill  Trevor Barry  Brian Hughes

30pts Pommy English  Dennis Vohland  Eric Haworth  Peter Wyatt

 

 

LADIES

Winner Tessa Meyer  30 pts

 Runner Up Marg Finch  on 29pts (C/B)

 NTPs:Ladies

No 3 Kay  Bergiel    No9 Marg Finch (Birdie) No 11  Tessa Meyer

No 18 Doreen Law

Ball Rundown  Ladies

29pts Jane Taylor

28pts Kay Bergiel

Next Week  Cairns Golf Club Consistency Series. 

Sponsor Drummond Golf.

Atherton Tuesday 15August 2023

 The FNQVGA caravan travels up to the Tablelands on Tuesday to play an Individual 18 Hole Stableford competition for trophies by Cazalys. 

Tee off from 7am 

Weather forecast  mostly sunny following a cold night.

The local football team is the Atherton Roosters!

FNQVGA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023 RESULTS

FNQVGA 2023 Championships Results

The presentation of trophies will be held at our annual Presentation Day/Xmas Breakup  on 28 November November  at Cairns Golf Club.

LADIES

Gross Winner:  Liz Edmonds 218

Gross Runner-up:  Doreen Law 222

 

Nett Winner:  Lily Schirmer 147

Nett Runner-up:  Kay Bergiel 153

 

MEN

A Grade

Gross Winner:  Neal Arnott 155

Gross Runner-up:  Peter Brereton 167

 

Nett Winner:  Ken Berrigan 146

Nett Runner-up:  Dennis Vohland 147

 

B Grade

Gross Winner:  Des Jones 171

Gross Runner-up:  Bert Smith 183

 

Nett Winner:  Peter Walters 145

Nett Runner-up:  Peter Doherty 146

 

C Grade

Gross Winner:  Barry Pike 188

Gross Runner-up:  Peter Johnston 190

 

Nett Winner:  John Pilbin 142

Nett Runner-up:  Jim Pinfield 145 c/b

We would like to extend out thanks to Drummond Golf and particularly Darren Golder for the generous support we receive in sponsoring the FNQVGA Championships. And, also to Half Moon Bay Golf Club for the use of the course.

 

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FNQVGA Championships Round 2

 

In weather that changed more times than costumes at a Taylor Swift concert, FNQVGA Vets completed Round 2 of the Championships at Half Moon Bay this morning. In spite of the conditions, some excellent score were returned: notably, the Mens Division 1 winner Neal Arnott who shot a 4 over par 74 (net 66) to win on a count back from the unlucky Des Jones (66). More outstanding was the Mens Div. 2 winner Barry  Pike on 65 net. Well done. 

A special thanks to Ollie , Sasha and Tanya in the Pro Shop and Steve behind the bar.

Our most generous sponsor the the Championships overall and the daily trophies was Drummond Golf. A big hank you to Darren Golder and his team in Cairns. 

The results of the 36 Hole  Championships will follow in a later Blog.

Today's results are as follows:-

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Neal Arnott (66)C/B

Runner Up: Des Jones  (66)

Division 2

Winner: Barry Pike  (65)

Runner up:  Peter Johnston (70)

NTPs: 

No4  Steve Day No 9 Russ Gill No 11 Garry Castle 

No 16 Roger Glover

Ball Rundown:

 

70: Peter Doherty

71: John Gregan

72: Ken Berrigan  Roger Glover  Trevor Barry

73: Bert Smith  Peter Brereton  Peter Walters  Garry Castle  Tom Finch

74: John Pilbin

76: Ernie Bingham  Dennis Vohland  Pommy English

LADIES

Winner: Lily Schirmer  (74)

Runner Up: Kay Bergiel  (75)

NTPs: 

No 4 Jill Matthews No 9 Kay Bergiel No 11  Ali Gibson  No16 Lois Tait

Ball Rundown:

82: Margaret Finch  Dee Kottnig  Liz Edmonds

84:  Jane Taylor

Next week. Atherton Golf Club sponsored by Cazalys

Tee off from 7am

Rainbow over Yorkies this morning!

 

There's a ball in it if you nominate the golfer and the hole!

Drummond Vouchers 2023

 

Update on Drummond Vouchers

 

It’s time to provide some clarification regarding FNQVGA Drummond Golf prize vouchers, especially following recent directions made by Drummond head office to the Cairns store.

 

We have two different types of Drummond Golf vouchers.

 

1.  There are the printed vouchers which are donated by Drummond Golf Cairns as our major sponsor, but there are restrictions, the main ones being that they are now only valid for 30 days, can only be redeemed at Drummond Golf Cairns store, cannot be used at the same time as any other voucher, and can only be used for a purchase (not for store credit as was the case previously).

 

2.  There are the gift card vouchers purchased from Drummond Golf on behalf of our other sponsors who donate cash, and are the same as any other Drummond gift cards; i.e. they are valid for 10 years and can be redeemed at any Drummond store.

 

Please see Captain Pete if you need any further explanation.