MOSSMAN GOLF CLUB-MELBOURNE CUP MONDAY 3 NOVEMBER

 This MONDAY we travel to the MOSSMAN GOLF CLUB at Newell Beach to play our Melbourne Cup Stableford for Mens and Ladies.

Tee off from 8am, nominations from 7am.

Sponsor Cazalys 

$5 Melbourne Cup Sweep 

AVGA National Champs 2026

 

Hi Peter,

 

As advised previously the Northern Gold Coast and District Vets opens for registration on November 15th, 2025.

 

Please CLICK HERE to view the event portal, which details all that is happening during the tournament from August 23 to 28, 2026. The golf program and social events during the tournament week ensure a quality experience on the famous Gold Coast and will appeal to golfers and partners alike.

 

In response to the feedback we have received, an optional Non Playing Partner's Program has been put together which we believe will certainly enhance the Gold Coast experience for the Non Players. Details on the program are under the Social Section or via this link CLICK HERE .

 

If you have any questions or require more detailed information, please get in touch with the Tournament Director.

 

All the best, and we look forward to hosting you in August 2026.

 

Kind regards

 

Tony Kent

Tournament Director and Secretary

NGCDVA

RESULTS CAIRNS GOLF CLUB 4BBB TUESDAY 28 OCTOBER

 A super field of 76 saturated FNQVGA golfers (60 men and 16 ladies) battled the heat at Cairns Golf Club to play a 4BBB Stableford on a very well prepared course. Isn't it good to see the number of ladies in the field. Over 42 years ago the then mens only Association was generous enough to invite ladies to play in a mixed 4BBB once a year! How things have changed, and for the better.

We had three new members join today- Romeo Quindoza and Don Park from Cairns Golf Club and Charlie Quarter from Half Moon Bay. Welcome to you all. This brings our membership for the year up to 190. 

Nominations for the Management Committee close next Tuesday  4 November. The Association is looking for nominations for Captain and Treasurer in particular. So if you have skills in these departments, or even if you don't, but are willing to learn, contact a Committee member for a nomination form. A recent study has found that learning a new skill will delay the onset of dementia- or at least that's what I think it found.

Next week is at Mossman Golf Club at Newell Beach on MONDAY,  tee off from 8am! 

Sponsor is Cazalys. 

Todays Results

MENS: 

Winners: Kenny Berrigan and Pommy English (46pts) 

Runners Up: Bill Leonard and Bill Foster (45 pts) (C/B)

NTPs: 

No2  Pommy English No 8 Mark Buckle No 14  Peter Dalziel  No 1 Neal Arnott

Ball Rundown:

 

45 pts: Brian Hughes & Peter Clarke

44pts: John Evans & Steve Whanerere

43  pts:Neal Arnott & Chris Ireland Phill Pitts & Don Park

42 pts Rich Michalski & Ed Mackie Steve Willis & Des Jones Alan McFarlen  & Peter Brereten  Peter Johnston & Charlie Bewick

Ross Ellen & Ian McLeod- Carey Warren Galligan & Evert Van Kleef 

MIXED/LADIES

Winners: Cath Coverdale & Kay Bergiel  (46pts)  

Runners Up: Andrina & Doug Christison (45 pts)

NTPs: 

No2  Joy Westmore No 8 Joy Westmore No 14  Lois Tait  No 17 Gail Wright

Ball Rundown:

44pts: Gail Wright & Judy Westmore

43 pts Heather Forster and Greg Dowling 

42 pts Lyn Small & Lois Tait

41pts Edna & George Atkinson 

Winners Today- Kay Bergiel and Cath Coverdale as well as Kenny Berrigan and John English

 

With an aggregate of 169 years spent on the planet these two "Bills" are still enjoying each others company- and winning the Mens Runner up prize.Bill Foster and Bill Leonard with President Pete.

 

CAIRNS 4BBB TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2025

 This Tuesday 28 November we play a 4BBB in two divisions. The suggestion is to get there early and beat the heat! If you don't have a partner we can find a little help from a friend!

TEE OFF from 7am nominate from 8am

SPONSOR: Ref Hotel Casino

 

RESULTS ATHERTON GOLF CLUB TUESDAY 21 OCTOBER 2025

 Its a very pleasant vista driving in and through Atherton's Jacaranda lined streets on your  way to the one hundred year old Atherton Golf Course. At this time of year the Jacarandas give off a purplish hue, sometimes called Jacaranda blue and the effect is very inviting. Almost as inviting as the golf links which attracted 57 FNQVGA golfers today(44 men and 13 ladies) to play an individual stableford generously sponsored by Elements Air and Refrigeration. The course has been  excellently manicured by Brendan and his team of skilled volunteers. Congratulations to all involved, including Nikki in the Clubhouse.

We had three new members join today- John Dunne, Mark Johnston and Paul Booth all from Atherton, welcome aboard  and hope to see you regularly on the circuit.

Next week we return to the coast to play a 4BBB at the Cairns Golf Club tee off from 7am.

 

TODAY`S RESULTS:

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Peter Walters 37 pts

Runner Up: Peter Clarke 36 pts(C/B)

Division 2 

Winner : Jeff McGrath  38 pts(C/B)

Runner Up: Bob Adams 38 pts  

NTPs: 

No 3Vaughan Smith No 9 Pup Hilder No 11 Stephen Day

No 18 Dennis Vohland

Ball Rundown:

36  pts: Dennis Vohland 

35 pts: Doug Christison Paul Booth 

34 pts: Ross Ellen Vaughan Smith John Dunne

33 pts: Russell Lawrence Brian Brown

32 pts Stephen Day Al Clarke Don McHardie Mark Johnston Bruce Jenner

LADIES

Winner: Cheryl Piccone   36 pts (C/B)

Runner Up: Andrina Christison  36 pts

NTPs: 

No 3 Heather Forster No 9 Kay Cleland  No 11Andrina Christison

No18  Andrina Christison

Ball Rundown:

33 pts Kay Cleland

32 pts Glynis McGrath Lil;y Schirmer

31 pts Joy Westmore

 

Mens Div 1 Winner Peter Walters with Vice Pres Neal Arnott

 

President Pete was Div 1 Runner up.

Heading the Cassowary Coast invasion was Div 2 Winner Jeff McGrath

 

On the podium for the second week in a row Runner Up Bob Adams.

ATHERTON TUESDAY 21 OCTOBER 2025

We move up the range on Tuesday to play our last FNQVGA round on the naturally air-conditioned Atherton Golf Course. Its always a pleasure to play one of Far North Queensland's best presented golf courses.

Tee off from 8.00am nominate from 7.30am

Sponsor Elements Air and Refrigeration.
 

 

RESULTS GORDONVALE TUESDAY 14 OCTOBER

 A good field of 58 FNQVGA golfers (57 men and 11 ladies) benefited from an early start this morning and completed their rounds before the heavier rain took effect. The greens presented a lovely putting surface and this was reflected by the number of good scores. Gordonvale Golf  Club green keeping staff and volunteers seem to be getting things right. Big thanks to Mel and Josh for getting the field off in a timely manner. Mel has informed us that by our next game at Gordonvale it will be necessary to record your drivers licence, address and phone number before hiring a hire cart. Once the system is set up it will become a smooth process. Please be patient.

A reminder that time sheet for the Presentation Day/breakup on 25th November  is in place. If you want your name to be included please message President Peter Clarke (0400529 833) with your gaggle. It will be a shotgun start from 7.30. There are already 60 names on the sheet. 

 

Thanks to our Sponsor for the day Drummond Golf Cairns. Big thanks to Darren and his team. 

 

TODAY`s RESULTS:

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Ron Blake on 40 pts (C/B)

Runner Up: Pommy English 40 pts

Division 2

Winner: Mal Meadows on 39 pts 

Runner up: Trevor Barry  on 37 pts.

NTPs: 

No 5 Greg Dowling  No 8 Ian McLeod-Carey  No 14 Dave Horton  No 17 Ken Berrigan

Ball Rundown:

39pts: Ed Mackie

37pts: Ross Ellen

36pts: Matt Brading Keith Schirmer Chris Ireland Peter Clarke

35pts: Trevor Dunstan John Pilbin Neal Arnott Peter Walters

 

LADIES

Winner: Edna Atkinson on 36pts

Runner Up: Kay Bergiel  on 35 pts

NTPs: 

No 5    Edna Atkinson  No 8  Cath Coverdale  No 14  Heather Forster No17 Lois Tait

Ball Rundown:

33pts Cath Coverdale Dee Kottnig

32 pts Kay Cleland

31pts Joy Westmore

NEXT WEEK: ATHERTON GOLF CLUB FOR TROPHIES BY ELEMENTS AIR AND REFRIGERATION.

Is time about to be called on Secretary Ron Blake rich vein of form.

 

Edna Atkinson just loves the Gordonvale layout and records another win.

GORDONVALE TUESDAY 14 OCTOBER 2025

The FNQVGA caravan moves south to the base of Walsh's Pyramid on Tuesday to play an Individual Stableford for Men and Ladies. Our Senior sponsor Drummond Golf Cairns once again steps up to the first tee in promotion.

Tee off from 7am after nominating from 6.30.

Come and appreciate the steady improvement in this Mulgrave golf course. Find yourself a gaggle to golf with! Or we can find one for you.

 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2025 MAREEBA GOLF CLUB.

The Annual General Meeting of the Far North Qld Veteran Golfers Assoc Inc will be held at the Mareeba Golf Club on Tuesday 18 November 2025, commencing at 8am. 

There will be  a shotgun start , 18 Hole individual stableford for men and ladies immediately following the meeting. Please nominate by 7.30am so the match committee can do the draw by 8am.

This is our penultimate  game for the year , please show your support.

HALF MOON BAY RESULTS TUESDAY 7 OCTOBER

A great field of 69 players (52men and 17 ladies) enjoyed a perfect mornings golf for our last visit,for the year,  to Yorkeys Knob. It was good to see Yorkeys stalwart and FNQVGA member Mike MacManus working in the Pro Shop making sure all golfers were catered for. 

We had two new members today Phill Pitt from Cairns and Andy Little from Half Moon Bay. Welcome to you both.

Congratulations to all players who had a win today. 

Next Week Gordonvale Golf Club Tee off from 7am 

 

TODAY`S RESULTS:

MENS

Division 1:

Winner: Darryl Chandler 40 pts

Runner Up: Russ Gill  39 pts on a four way Count Back 

 Division 2:

Winner: Bob Adams 38 pts

Runner Up: Ron Sylvester 36 pts

NTPs: 

No 4 Shane Vale  No 9 James Pinfield No 11 Neal Arnott  

No 16 Ron Sylvester

Ball Rundown:

39 pts:Keith Schirmer Dennis Vohland  Vaughan Smith

38  pts: Rich Michalski  Ron Blake

35 pts: Kenny Berrigan Peter Clarke Mal Meadows.

34 pts Peter Walters Lionel Law James Pinfield John Pilbin

33pts Pommy English Greg Dowling Trevor Barry George Atkinson

LADIES

Winner: Heather Forster  39 pts (C/B)

Runner Up: Doreen Law  39 pts

NTPs: 

No 4 Doreen Law No 9 Heather ForsterNo 11 Cath Coverdale

No 16 Lyn Small

Ball Rundown:

36pts: Gail Wright

34 pts  Lily Schirmer Debra Smith

33  pts Joy Westmore

32 pts Andrina Christison

31pts Kay Cleland

Ladies Runner Up Doreen Law

 

 

Mens Div 1 Winner Darryl Chandler

Mens Div2 Runner up, the consistent Russ Gill

HALF MOON BAY TUESDAY 7 OCTOBER

One last free swing of the bat! FNQVGA returns to Half Moon Bay this Tuesday for the last "no Handicapping" round before GA CONNECT  kicks off on Friday October 10.

Tee off from 7am, Nominate from 6.30

MiScore will not be used, so please fill in a card and return correctly signed and scored. 

A little bit of trivia!

Last Wednesday the Beerwah Golf Club held a Medley Stableford in sight of the Glasshouse Mountains. The old Bruce Highway, now called Steve Irwin Way, runs along the side of the Course. They had 198 players in their popular mid-week comp. So, with no handicapping on the comp, what was the winning stableford score for 18 holes?

Was it 

(A)    56 points 

(B)    46 points

(C)    36 points?

 To find out the answer be at presentations tomorrow.

MILLAA MILLA RESULTS TUESDAY 30 SEPT

 Yesterday we played a Single Stableford which was the last round of the Patron's Trophy, sponsored by The Reef Hotel Casino (remember to gamble responsibly). The Millaa Millaa Golf Club course was an absolute picture with Bellenden Ker Ranges clearly visible in the background and shown off by a magnificent Tableland day.  The only thing warmer than the weather was the hospitality extended by the Millaa Millaa GC members.

Congratulations to the volunteer grounds staff for presenting the course at such a high standard. Although we only had 30 members, everyone enjoyed the day.

We welcomed one new member - Mark Twomey from Atherton GC.

Today's Mens winner with a great 40 points was Keith Schirmer, closely followed by Greg Dowling who carded 39 points.

The Ladies winner with 33 points was Andrina Christison and runner up with 32 points was Heather Forster.

Mens Nearest the Pins:

Hole 1 - Mal Meadows

Hole 5 - Daniel Cox

Hole 10 - Brian Hughes

Hole 14 - Mark Twomey

Ladies Nearest the Pins:

Hole 1 - Andrina Christison

Hole 5 - Heather Forster

Hole 10 - Skinner

Hole 14 - Andrina Christison

Ball Rundown:

Mens:

37 points - Brian Hughes, John McHardie

36 points - Peter Walters

35 points - Trevor Dunstan, Ross Ellen

34 points - Russell Lawrence

33 points - Vaughan Smith, Mal Meadows

32 points - Mark Towmey

30 points - Peter Clarke

Ladies:

29 points - Lily Schirmer

28 points - Deb Smith

Next Tuesday 7th we play a Single Stableford at Half Moon Bay GC. Registration from 6.30am with 7.00am tee off.