FNQ Veteran Golfers Association Inc

Results Delay

2012-02-09T21:31:00.000+10:00

All, my apologies for the lack of results posted here & in the Cairns Post.

I departed for Thailand the day after the comp & just did not have time to get the results out. This advice is all I can do from an internet cafe!

I will post them after my return on 16th Feb & before the advice of our next game.

Louis

First Game in 2012 - Mareeba on 7th February

2012-02-01T16:35:00.000+10:00

All,

Happy New Year & welcome back for our first game in 2012 at Mareeba.

I am informed that the area has escaped the deluges we had down here & the course is in good condition.

The single stableford competition will be a good opportunity to dust off the new clubs/balls/bags/buggy you got for Xmas & ease back into golf, if you have not played much over the festive season.

The day is sponsored by TGT Hardware, comp fees are unchanged at $7 & our Treasurer is eager to take your membership renewal fee of $10 if you have not already renewed. Of course, new members & visitors are most welcome.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Louis Siedle

Tablelands Summer of Golf Program

2012-01-05T14:45:00.000+10:00

All,

Col is back & sent in this report for the next game:

“The next Tablelands Summer of Golf Event will be held at Mareeba on this Tuesday 10^thJanuary. We have had very little rain and the course is in excellent condition; plenty of run with green fairways and good greens that are a little on the fast side.

Hit off from 7.00AM or possibly a little earlier for the early starters!!!!!!

Green Fee $10 per player.

Our Sponsor will be TGT Hardware Mareeba.

All welcome and please feel free to bring a friend or two!

Please come and enjoy.

Best wishes, Colin McDowall”

History of FNQVGA

2012-01-04T16:17:00.037+10:00

A BRIEF HISTORY OF FNQ VETERAN GOLFERS ASSOCIATION INC.

Preamble

This is the first draft of a history of the FNQVGA before files get lost. The final history may be more detailed & I hope to fill in any gaps by contacting a few of the founders.

Enjoy & if you find any errors, or can add to it eg with regard to Christian names of those named, please let any of the committee know so I can make amendments or additions.

When completed, the history will include several Honour Boards. Unfortunately, the names of some of the trophy winners have not been included in various reports, so if you know who won what & when, please help fill the gaps by contacting any of the committee with details. I have excluded some trophies which we no longer play for.

Beginnings

On 12th July 1983, the inaugural meeting of the Far North Queensland Senior Golf Association was held at Cairns Golf Club with 29 members present & 4 apologies, so it is can be assumed from these numbers that older golfers had been meeting & playing for some time before the meeting.

Those present were David Hopton, Fred Frazer, Col Woods, Les Ives, M Millard, K Montgomery, Clive Hull, A Maingay, W Linder, E Hepburn, George Press, Cec Evans, E O'Brien, Ted Thomassen, Mal Cook, Adrian Fay, G Kretchmann, Lou Cappellano, George Baulch, Stan Townson, R King, Norm Maloney, Ken Holder, Tim Paterson, Al Sarsfield, Vince Donnelly, D Jackson, Tony Murray, Bill Lawrence & apologies were received from V Bergman, S Boyd, J Kerr, D Fang Yuen

David Hopton was inaugural Patron
Fred Frazer was inaugural President
K Montgomery was inaugural Captain

The keynote of the Association was 'Friendship'.

Play was set for every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at Cairns Golf Club. Foundation membership was 58 & membership fee was $5.

For the period 12th July to 29th November 1983 the Assn had 9 games, 8 at Cairns & 1 at Gordonvale with an average of 28 players & finished the year with 86 members. An out of season game was played at Mareeba, attracting a record number of 41 players & it was expressed that future programmes include visits to outside clubs.

Publicity was received through Dick Chant of the ABC & John Schlach of the Cairns Post.

Adrian Fay donated a shield for the Annual Championships. An inaugural net profit of $40 was made.

1st AGM held at Cairns GC on 3rd April 1984 & constitution adopted, subject to including a proviso that to be eligible to play in the Championship, a player must be a member & have played in at least 6 competitions of the Assn in the financial year in which the Championship is held.

1st Championships were played at Gordonvale.

A Christmas dinner was held at Newmarket Hotel.

Unfortunately, no record exists of the green fees paid.

Following On

In 1984, 17 games were played, 11 at Cairns, 2 at Mareeba & Mossman & 1 each at Gordonvale and Half Moon Bay. 25 members donated trophies for games played & lunches were provided, but no record was made of cost of the games or lunches.

2nd AGM held at Cairns GC on 4th December 1984 changed the constitution to restrict playing in the championships unless a member for 2 months prior to the date thereof. Also, the Qld Veteran Golfers Union had invited the Assn to affiliate, which was declined as an affiliation fee was involved.

In 1985 it was decided not to include Atherton as a venue as their green fees were too high & they would not reduce them. The Championships were to be played at Mareeba & Cairns & a plaque was donated for the Championships by Tim Patterson for the best gross over the 36 holes with the Adrian Fay Shield awarded to best net score over 36 holes of the Championships. More 4BBB games were to be included in the programme, as they were popular.

F Frazer resigned in May over a programming disagreement & Ted Thomasson was appointed in his place.

Membership was reported at 103 & Atherton & Innisfail were included in the program. 20 games were played at Cairns, Mareeba, Gordonvale, Half Moon Bay & Mossman. 2 games were organised for the ladies. Membership fees were $5 & Green fees $4.

A Christmas function was held at Cairns GC for $11 per head, start of a tradition.

In 1986 Ted Thomasson died during the year & his family offer a trophy in his memory, to be awarded to the aggregate of the best 3 cards of 7 stableford events played after 1st July.

Resolved to write to LOLGA (Little Old Ladies Golf Association) seeking interest in joining for 2 4BBB games.

In 1987 Membership fees for 1988 were increased to $10 & comp fees held at $4 which included NTPs & light refreshments. Start times for comps to be 12 noon in Cairns & 10am for country clubs. 22 games were played includingCardwell & 2 ladies days & 2 with LOLGA.

Annual dinner held at Cairns GC for $15 per head, including drinks subsidised by $5 ph.

In 1988 El Arish & Tully were included in the program. Handicapping was discussed – it seems there were burglars even in those days! Membership stood at 107.

In 1990 the committee was asked to investigate possible games at Mirage & Paradise Palms after which games were arranged at both, but at the Mirage course at Port Douglas there were some ructions when members drove their buggies into the car park.

In 1991 the Assn resolved to affiliate with the Queensland Veteran Golf Union. Membership slipped to 119 after the formation of the Coral Coast Veterans Assn., but attendances averaged 56.

In 1992 the Assn changed its name to the Far North Queensland Veteran Golf Association at an EGM on 12th March, as required by the QVGU. Comp fees increased to $5.

In 1993 the Championships were changed to 4 age groups, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ , (which presents difficulties with completing the honour boards.)

In 1995 Championships reverted to A, B, C grades. Arguments with Mossman about not letting us use 2 tees, which prolongs the day. Membership increased to 145.

In 1996 Assn withdraws from playing at clubs in the Coral Coast Veterans area. Ties in Championships to be decided by sudden death playoff & if not present, forfeit. Membership at 174.

In 1997 Tee off times standardised at 0830, later amended to 0900. Applied for incorporation under the Qld Associations Incorporation Act, effective from 2nd March 1998 No IA19083. Shirts obtained for $25.

In 1998 Assn expresses interest to QVGU to run the Qld Veterans Open State Golf Championship in 1999 & when accepted Don Thomson appointed as interin Chairman of the organising sub committee. Event to be held at Cairns GC on 26/27 July 1999, with nomination fee set at $50 to include green fees & dinner at Brothers Leagues Club & a welcome BBQ on the 25th July at Cairns GC at a cost of $10 ph. Courtesy coaches would be provided free. At the AGM, ladies were accepted as members of the Assn (but still not accepted as members by QVGU). Prior to this ladies could only play if accompanied by a male who was a member.

In 1999 The Qld Veterans Open State Golf Championship was held on 26/27 July at Cairns GC. 180 players competed & the event returned a profit of $1741, of which half was remitted to QVGU. 100 ladies played at Gordonvale & the Assn donated $500 for trophies & misc expenses to that event. A shotgun start was introduced for the final game at Cairns & wef 2000 starting times at all venues to be 0830. Request received to play weekly.

The New Millennium

In 2000 the Assn registered interest with QVGU & AVGU about hosting the National Championships in 2009. Mt Isa asked to join the Assn for $10 membership & the Assn donated $50 for trophies. Registered for ABN no 83404984624. Membership 197 & 32 games played with average attendances of 73. Ladies permitted to play in the field as long as they arranged their own fours, otherwise continue to play at end of the field.

In 2001 decided comp winners would be decided on a count back. Members up to 211, green fees $6. Xmas dinner costs $15 including 2 drinks, visitors $20. Mention made of a Ted Stanton & Bob Bailey perpetual trophy.

In 2002 It was decided to give Mt Isa a trophy & cover the costs of their Secretary. Membership stood at 254 with 37 games played.

In 2003 shirts were available for $35, Xmas dinner cost $25 including 2 drinks. Registration times for comps were set at between 0730 & 0830. A 20th Anniversary function was held with a shirt & meal for 6 original members. In March we queried with the Aust Golf Union if membership of the Paradise Palms Frequent Player Club fulfils our constitutional requirement for our members to be “financial members of a registered golf club”. The AGU referred the matter to the QGU which advised in July that it did.

In 2004 green fees were increased to $7, played 39 games on 12 courses with average attendances of 86. In Feb we were advised that a Golf Access Aust member was not a member affiliated with the AGU & therefore not considered a financial member entitled to play in our comps. In May, the QVGU published basic requirements for conduct of State Championships & suggested cost of trophies for various grades. In Nov QVGU increased affiliation fees from $1.50 to $2.

In 2005 membership was 284, 41 games were played over 10 courses with average attendances of 93. QVGU confirmed we could host the National Championships in 2009.

In 2006 planning for the National Championships commenced and a levy on on members of $1 per game on top of comp fees of $7 & annual membership fee would be raised to $15 pa between Dec '06 & Jul '09 be introduced to cover costs. Cyclone Larry in March caused severe disruption to games.

In 2007 on 7th July the Assn changed its name to Far North Queensland Veteran Golfers Association Inc. (no IA19083) to avoid confusion with forces veterans. Membership climbed to 319. Babinda & Millaa Millaa games were moved to later in the year to avoid the wet weather.

In 2008 it was decided to note the 25th anniversary of the Assn at the Cairns game but hold no special function. The Assn decided to take a trial of Golf Link. Membership climbed to 322. Ravenshoe & Mossman were dropped from the playing list. Millaa Millaa requested their game be scheduled only in Oct/Nov to avoid bad weather.

In 2009 QVGU advised in Sep that they had established a Veteran Women Golfers Association wef 1/1/10 as a separate Division 22. The National Championships In Aug were a great success & set the Assn up well for some years with the profit from it. Innisfail was removed from the playing list as it was part of the Coral Coast District. Ravenshoe was also removed from the playing list. Their games were allocated to Gordonvale & Mareeba. Mossman was included again.

In 2010 Membership fees reverted to $10pa & comp fees to $7. The Slope system of handicapping was introduced. Two divisions for men were introduced for comps on 18 hole courses where numbers were over 90. Women's championship to be stroke play & their NTPs to be 2nd shot on the most difficult par 3s.

In 2011 Dave Lawler offered a '75 & Over' Trophy which was to be a gross event in conjunction with the Championships.

Xmas Wishes to Sponsors

2011-12-16T09:28:00.002+10:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS SPONSORS

To all our sponsors of 2011, thank you very much for your support in 2011 &

we wish you a very Happy Christmas & a prosperous New Year.

Atherton Golf Club

Wal Anthony, Babinda Golf Club

Bendigo Bank

Col Johannsen

Drummond Golf

Easylift

Golf World

Gordonvale Golf Club

Half Moon Bay Golf Club

Highgrove Bathrooms

Don McHardie, Millaa Millaa Golf Club

Norm Lockwood, Mossman Golf Club

Rob Brydon's Pro Shop

Savannah Lifestyle Resort

Steggles Mareeba

TGT Hardware Mareeba

Tablelands Summer of Golf Program

2011-12-08T16:57:00.007+10:00

NOTE I've had to scan this & upload in picture format, so if you can't read it here, just click on the image & it will bring it up in full screen format.

Results 6th December Cairns Golf Club & President's Report

2011-12-06T18:02:00.000+10:00

Results & President's Report 6^th December

of the 2 ball Ambrose played at Cairns Golf Club

followed by the Christmas Breakup Lunch

132 Players

Results

Winners: Warren Wright & Jim Egan with gross score of 75, net 65.5

Second place: Peter & Ruth Yelland with gross score of 72, net 67.5

Third place: Rod Cade & Graham Morrow with gross score of 79, net 68.5

NTPs men: 5th nil; 8th Don Coxhill; 11th Graham Real; 17th Geoff Edwards

NTPs women: 5^th Pam Anderson; 11^th Jan Wundersitz; 17^th Ruth Yelland

Ball Rundown: All present – Merry Xmas!

President's Report

After a late storm passed over the day before & forecasts of more rain, I was a bit anxious whether the game was going to be on, but need not have worried as a call to the club confirmed all was well. The course was certainly in good condition, with the ball sitting well in the fairways & the greens running well, although there was water in some bunkers, which wouldn't have worried the good players. Congratulations to the greens staff.

This was the last game for 2011 & it was great to see 6 sponsors attending the lunch, 4 of whom played. Many thanks to all our sponsors; to Carlie Hatswell of Easylift for sponsoring the day with some lovely prizes which she presented; to Steve Buchanan of Bendigo Bank & Melody Lucas of Savannah Lifestyle Resorts; to Terry Buchanan who represented Lindsay Sinclair of Highgrove Bathrooms & played; to Andy Smith of NQ Co-op who also played and Craig Thompson of Drummond Golf who must surely have been impressed with my fine display of hacking!

We had 132 players, including Kay Mullins from Mareeba & John Drieberg from Gordonvale & one new member, Robin Tonks from Gordonvale. This brings our membership to 117 for the 2012 year.

Cairns golf club looked after us well with the bar staff hard pressed at lunch. Thank you. Thank you also to Nora who prepared the lunch & managed to squeeze us all in as well as seeing that everyone managed to have a good platefull. Also, thanks to June Willmot who was supposed to be one of a committee of three charged with arranging the meal, but who ended up a very capable committee of one!

Although this is our last game for the year, there are various other games available during the Tablelands Summer of Golf & I'll post their program to this blog soon, as well as our own for 2012. Meanwhile the Mareeba Golf Club Closing Day sponsored by Hungry Possum Wood Fired Pizza is fast approaching.(Saturday - 10th December 2011). If you haven't nominated yet, bookings are essential for the golf and festivities, so please contact the Club on 4092 1528. There is a time sheet for golf.

I wish all our members, sponsors & their families a Merry Christmas, and a Happy & Healthy New Year. If you are going away, drive safely.

Louis Siedle

Final Game for 2011 - Cairns 6 Dec

2011-12-05T11:52:00.000+10:00

All,

Our final game for 2011 is at Cairns Golf Club & is a 2 ball Ambrose with a shotgun start at 8.30am. Please register early if possible so we can get people out to their respective tees in good time.

Rules for the Ambrose will be summarised on the board.

Cost for the game, including our breakup lunch after, will be $27 for members, $35 for visiting players & $25 for non-playing guests. It would be appreciated if you could let us know at registration if you are bringing any guests, so we can let the caterers know numbers for the lunch.

After the game we have our Xmas breakup lunch, so please hand your cards in as soon as you finish & before putting your clubs away, so that the committee can get the results finalised in time for them to sit down & enjoy the meal with you.

Copies of our 2012 program will be available at registration & will also be posted on the blog, as will the Tablelands Summer of Golf program, so keep an eye on the blog over the holiday period & you should be able to get a game in somewhere to prevent cabin fever!

See you tomorrow.

Louis Siedle

President's Message 29th November 2011

2011-11-29T17:13:00.000+10:00

President's Report

Veteran Golfers,

Atherton course was in great condition with plenty of run on the fairways & greens in good condition. Thanks to all involved in the course maintenance.

Also, many thanks to Owen & Debbie who looked after us with refreshments & assorted sandwiches as usual & to the club which sponsored the day again.

We had a pretty good field of 99 golfers contesting today's event, 81 Men & 18 Ladies. We have started next year's membership with 117 renewals & new members. It was good to see Past President Ross Bird having a last game before heading off on a long drive back to Port Macquarie.

Welcome to our visitor, Seiji Kawamato from Japan & to our 5 new members, Brian Bevan of Babinda, Brian Brown of Mareeba, Cheryl Piccone, Peter Steventon & Margaret Magill, all from Atherton.

The final game for the year is our 2 ball Ambrose 8.30 shotgun start at Cairns on 8^th December with the Xmas breakup lunch after. Costs for the game and meal are $27 members, $35 for visitors and $25 for non playing guests. Please register early if possible to allow plenty of time to get to your tees for the 8.30 shotgun start.

Copies of our 2012 Program will be available at registration & will be posted to this blog.

Our next game will be on 7^th February, so keep an eye on the blog for updates. The Tablelands Summer of Golf kicks off on 13^th December at Millaa Millaa & the program for that will also be posted to this blog soon.

See you at Cairns next week.

Louis Siedle

Results Atherton GC 29th November 2011

2011-11-29T16:52:00.001+10:00

Far North Queensland Veteran Golfers Association

Results 29th November 2011

Played at Atherton Golf Club, Single Stableford, 99 Players

Sponsored by Atherton Golf Club

Men’s Division 1 Winner: Frank Thelan 41 points

Men’s Division 1 Runner-up: Roger Smith 39 points

Men’s Division 2 Winner: Clive Perry 42 points c/b

Men’s Division 2 Runner-up: Ross Bird 42 points

Ball Rundown:

42 points: John Everall

40 points: George Kyriazis, Bruce Jenner, Noel Webster, Rick Gooderham, Mal Arthur

38 points: Mike van Cuylenburg, Kevin Moore, Max Smith, David Pitt, Wal Anthony

37 points: Geoff Horsburgh, John Lucas, Col McDowall, Tom Clifford

36 points: Graham Morrow, George Studham, Dave Iverach, Ken Flood, Barry Pike, Claud Clard, Eddie Spry, John Pilbin, Don Thomson, Bill Leonard

35 points: Nev Andrews, Pete Mullins, Keith Sanderson, Jim Logan, Bob Westerman

Mens Pins: 3rd Dave Iverach, 11th Ken Flood, 13th Sid Spry, 18th Harry Aly Khan

Women’s Winner: Sue Taylor 40 points

Women’s Runner-up: Margaret Magill 38 points

Ball Rundown:

36 points: June Willmot

35 points: Cheryl Piccone, Lois Tait

34 points: Deon Reddicliffe

33 points: May Wilkinson

32 points: Petty Lou Pitt, Kath Andrews

Women’s Pins: 11th May Wilkinson, 18th June Willmot

Next Games: Tuesday 6^th December at Cairns golf club, shotgun start 2 ball Ambrose with Xmas breakup meal after – cost for the game & meal is $27 members, $35 for visitors and $25 for non playing guests.

After that, our games resume after the festive season & the first is on 7th February at Mareeba. Our 2012 Program will be available at registration next week & will be posted on this blog shortly.

For those who are looking for a game over the festive season, the Tableland Summer of Golf program will also be posted on this blog shortly. Their first game is at Millaa Millaa on Tuesday 13^th December, followed by Atherton on 20^th December.

Next Game Atherton GC 29th November

2011-11-27T17:40:00.000+10:00

All,

Our next game on Tuesday is a single stableford at Atherton golf club.

The course should be in good condition after some rain, so it should be a pleasant day if the humidity stays lower than on the coast.

No doubt you will have been watching the PGA at Coolum (what a terrific & exciting last round), so this will be a good opportunity to try out all those shots you wish you could play as well as the pros did, with fewer ventures into the trees &/or water!

Look forward to seeing you there.

Louis Siedle

President's Message 22nd November 2011

2011-11-23T07:33:00.000+10:00

Veteran Golfers

After a brief shower of rain early morning, the day cleared up fine & hot. The course was in great condition although the thick rough in the drains made you think about the risk/reward factor of getting in it.

A big thank you to the greens staff who maintain the course. It was a credit to them, with the greens looking the best for some time. Also, many thanks to Lionel & Emily who manned the bar during a hectic registration, AGM & presentation.

Thanks also to Tom Bryce who set up the board & NTP cards for us & marked the board after the game, saving us considerable time. Also to Ken Martin who looked after the registration book for the AGM.

A good field of 131 golfers contested today's event, 93 Men & 21 Ladies. We finished the year with 326 members and have started next year's membership with 96 renewals & new members.

The presentation of trophies after our game was well attended. Thanks to all who stayed on to give the winners a good hand. Welcome to the new committee members who were elected at the AGM. I look forward to a fruitful & busy year ahead.

Thanks to Melody of Savannah Lifestyle Resorts who sponsored the event, advised us she had booked us in for more sponsorship next year & cleared up a few queries she had received following the TV ads for the facility. She will be conducting a seminar at Brothers Leagues Club on 7^th December to outline what they offer in detail.

Welcome to our visitors, Lyn & David Morrison of Coolangatta Tweed Heads & Brian Bevan of Babinda.

The next game is single stableford at Atherton on 29^nd November, followed by our 2 ball Ambrose 8.30 shotgun start at Cairns on 8^th December with our Xmas breakup lunch after.

I look forward to seeing you at Atherton on 29th November.

Louis Siedle

Results Gordonvale GC 22nd November 2011

2011-11-23T07:27:00.001+10:00

Far North Queensland Veteran Golfers Association

Results 22th November 2011

Played at Gordonvale Golf Club, Single Stableford, 131 Players

Sponsored by Savannah Lifestyle Resorts

Men’s Division 1 Winner: Mike van Cuylenburg 41 points c/b

Men’s Division 1 Runner-up: Ian McDonald 40 points

Men’s Division 2 Winner: Bill Eden 44 points

Men’s Division 2 Runner-up: Bruce Walters 40 points

Ball Rundown:

40 points: Eiji Watanabe, Graeme Webb

39 points: Jim Logan, John Williams, Terry Jenkins, Peter McMenamin, George Kryiazis, Graeme Morrow, Geoff Edwards

38 points: Brian Bevan, Wal Anthony, Rod Mauger, Barry Butt, Frank Thelan, Ian Tindall

37 points: David Bennett, David Jackson, Ian Schofield, Greg Gibb, Ray Miller, Brian Cowin, Hervey Blanch, Tom Clifford, Herb Golightly, Ron Thomson, Claud Clark

36 points: Warren Afflick, Yasuo Kumagae, George Shores, Bob Westerman, Vern Sandilant, Jim Turco, Bob Hayles

35 points: Thomas Stager, George Atkinson, Rod Cade, Eddy Spry, John Pilbin, Bryan MacCallum, Laurie Bell, Barry Pike, Eric Pihlhjerta

Mens Pins: 5th Geoff Horsburgh, 8th Dave Morrison, 14^th George Studham, 17^th Ian Tindall

Women’s Winner: June Willmot 41 points

Women’s Runner-up: Edna Miles 40 points

Ball Rundown:

37 points: Kazuko Watanabe, Noeleen Massey

36 points: Lyn Morrison, Ruth Yelland, Jenny Enright

35 points: May Wilkinson, Lois Tait

34 points: Kay Bergiel, Suda Woodward, Melva Williams

Women’s Pins: 8th May Wilkinson, 14th Lyn Morrison

Next Games: Tuesday 29^th November at Atherton golf club, single stableford, followed by,

Tuesday 6^th December at Cairns golf club, shotgun start 2 ball Ambrose with Xmas breakup after.

Trophy Winners 2011

2011-11-20T15:26:00.001+10:00

All,

Below are the Trophy winners for 2011.

Don't forget, the trophies will be presented at the AGM this year so that the Xmas breakup lunch can be enjoyed by all, so please stay on if you can & give the winners a good hand.

Louis Siedle

FNQVGA TROPHY WINNERS 2011

Championship Plaque - David Lawler 164 c/b

A Grade Champion Gross winner- David Lawler 164

A Grade Nett Winner - Jim Logan 138 nett

B Grade Champion Gross winner - Max Smith 180

B Grade Nett Winner - Sonny McVicar 141 nett

C Grade Champion Gross winner - Claud Clark 191

C Grade Nett Winner - Neville Andrews 142 nett

Women's Champion Gross winner - Pamela Anderson 185

Shirley Fieldhouse Shield Nett winner - June Willmot 137 nett

Womens Consistency Trophy - Christine Everall 354

Don Thomson 70 & Over Shield - Greg Gibb 170

David Lawler 75 & Over Shield (inaugural) - Claud Clark 191

Adrian Fay Shield - Max Smith 134 nett

Ted Stanton/Bob Bailey Memorial Trophy - Max Smith 134 nett

Men's Consistency Trophy - Yasuo Kumagae 378

Ted Thomasson Memorial Shield - David Bennett 126

Patron's Trophy – to be advised

Hole in One 8^th Hole Cairns GC 24/5/11 - Laurie Bell

Well done to all.

Next Game & AGM Gordonvale GC 22nd November

2011-11-19T22:20:00.000+10:00

All,

Our next game is at Gordonvale golf club, shotgun start at 8.30am after our AGM at 8.00am.

Please register early so we can start the AGM promptly & get away to our respective tees at 8.30.

The course is in great condition with greens running well, but stay out of the drains as they have long grass at the bottom & some small puddles in places.

See you there.

Louis Siedle

President's Message 15th November 2011

2011-11-15T18:57:00.000+10:00

President's Report

Veteran Golfers

After driving through some drizzle at Fisheries Falls, I was worried that we might get wet at Babinda. As it turned out, we had another beautiful day which enabled us to enjoy the course, which as the scores proved, was no pushover.

A big thank you to the volunteers who maintain the course. It was a credit to them, particularly considering the greens had been flooded a couple of times this year. Also, many thanks to the two ladies who prepared the ham or corned beef & salad rolls that enabled us to face the ditches a second time!

A particular thanks to Wal Anthony for sponsoring today's event by making the two beautiful side tables each of which retails for around $350.

A good field of 73 golfers contested today's event, 57 Men & 16 Ladies, which was a great turnout. We finished the year with 326 members and have started next year's membership with 81 renewals & new members.

Welcome to our visitors, Drew Studham from Atherton, Brian Bevan & Mat Lock both of Babinda & to a new member, Mary Scott of Cairns.

The next game is an 8.30 shotgun start single stableford at Gordonvale on 22nd November following our AGM, which starts at 8am. Please register early so the AGM can start promptly. The Annual Trophy presentations will follow after the game, so please stay on, socialise & give the winners a good hand.

The year is drawing to a close, with our final event & Xmas breakup on 6th December at Cairns GC, but if you are looking for additional games to fill in December, Mareeba Golf Club is having its 2011 "Closing Day" on Saturday the 10th December. If interested, you can give them a ring for details. Keep an eye on the blog, as I shall post details of any games I am given notice of over the festive season.

I look forward to seeing you at Gordonvale on 22nd November.

Louis Siedle

Results 15th November at Babinda GC

2011-11-15T18:35:00.000+10:00

Far North Queensland Veteran Golfers Association

Results 15th November 2011

Played at Babinda Golf Club, Single Stableford, 73 Players

Sponsored by Wal Anthony

Men’s Division 1 Winner: Brian Bevan 37 points c/b

Men’s Division 1 Runner-up: Wal Anthony 37 points

Ball Rundown:

36 points: George Shores

34 points: Darryl de Clifford, Barry Pike, Frank Thelan

33 points: Vern Sandilant, Greg Gibb, Ross White, Peter McMenamin

32 points: Colin Johannsen, Don Kerr, Drew Studham, Louis Siedle

31 points: Warren Afflick, Peter Penny, Merv Hains, Laurie Bell

30 points: Thomas Stager, George Studham, Les Doolan, John Everall

Mens Pins: 2nd/11th Eric Pihlhjerla, 9th/18th Greg Gibb

Women’s Winner: Mary Scott 40 points

Women’s Runner-up: Sue Taylor 30 points

Ball Rundown:

28 points: Rosemary Barker

26 points: Edna Atkinson

25 points: Carol Madden

24 points: Jenny Enright

23 points: Kay Bergiel

21 points: Lois Tait

20 points: Joan Ranger

Women’s Pins: 4th Mary Scott, 5th Nil

Next Games: Tuesday 22^nd November at Gordonvale golf club, single stableford, SHOTGUN START after the AGM at 8am PLEASE REGISTER EARLY & if possible stay for the presentation of Trophies after the game. This will be followed by

Tuesday 29^th November at Atherton golf club, single stableford

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The AGM of the FNQVGA will be held at the GORDONVALE GOLF CLUB at 8.00 a.m on TUESDAY 22^ndNOVEMBER 2011.

AGENDA

Minutes of Annual General Meeting 2010.
President’s Report.
Presentation of Audited Financial Reports.
Election of Members to Management Committee, Patron, Hon. Auditor and Hon. Solicitor.
General Business.

Next Game Babinda GC 15th November

2011-11-13T20:48:00.000+10:00

All,

Our next game is at Babinda on Tuesday.

This is the final round of the Patron's Trophy, so hopefully the weather will be kind to us over the next few days.

Wal Anthony has generously donated 2 side tables as prizes, so come down & enjoy the day. I haven't played the course, but I've been reliably informed it is quite testing & requires some local knowledge, so if you haven't played it either, try to team up with a local!

It should be a fun day, so hope to see you there.

Louis Siedle

Annual General Meeting Notice

2011-11-08T17:47:00.000+10:00

FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND VETERAN
GOLFERS ASSOCIATION INC.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

*************

The AGM of the above Organisation will be held

At the GORDONVALE GOLF CLUB at 8.00 a.m.

On TUESDAY 22^nd NOVEMBER 2011.

AGENDA

*****

Minutes of Annual General Meeting 2010.

President’s Report.

Presentation of Audited Financial Reports.

Election of Members to Management Committee, Patron, Hon. Auditor and Hon. Solicitor.

General Business.

Mrs June Willmot 31^st October 2011.

Hon. Secretary

President's Message 8th November 2011

2011-11-08T17:33:00.002+10:00

Veteran Golfers

Thank you to the volunteers at Mareeba Golf Club for preparing the course, which was in great condition (although the three temporary greens on 1, 12 & 13 provided some challenges), and for Col for setting up for us as usual. We could not have wished for a better day, with a pleasant cool breeze & mainly sunny conditions. Those travelling up from the coast may have been anxious after the threatening clouds early on, but all was clear at Mareeba and there was a surprising amount of run, particularly close to the fast greens.

Thanks go to Steggles for sponsoring today's event so generously. The winners, runners up & nearest the pins as well as some of the higher scorers will be well prepared for Xmas! Thanks also to the staff for preparing the sandwiches which were appreciated as usual.

136 golfers who contested today's event, 113 Men & 23 Ladies, which was a great turnout. We finished the year with 326 members and have started next year's membership with 50 renewals.

Our next game is the final of the Patron's Trophy at Babinda on 15^th November, single stableford and Wal Anthony has generously sponsored the event by providing two sidetables with a retail value of around $350.

This is followed by an 8.30am shotgun start single stableford at Gordonvale on 22^nd November after our AGM, which starts at 8am. A notice will be posted on the blog shortly. The Annual Trophy presentations will follow after the game, so please stay on, socialise & give the winners a good hand.

The year is drawing to a close, with our final event & Xmas breakup on 6th December at Cairns GC, but if you are looking for additional games to fill in December, Mareeba Golf Club is having its 2011 "Closing Day" on Saturday the 10th December. If interested, you can give them a ring for details.

I look forward to seeing you at Babinda on 15th November.

Louis Siedle

Results Mareeba GC 8th November 2011

2011-11-08T17:09:00.000+10:00

Far North Queensland Veteran Golfers Association

Results 8th November 2011

Played at Mareeba Golf Club, Single Stableford, 136 Players

Sponsored by Steggles

Men’s Division 1 Winner: Kevin Ranger 42 points
Men’s Division 1 Runner-up: Max Smith 41 points
Men's Division 2 Winner: Geoff Edwards 43 points
Men’s Division 2 Runner-up: Ray Miller 42 points

Ball Rundown:
41 points: Ken Flood, Harold Gibbins, Ted Lander, Col McDowall, Vern Sandilant
40 points: Laurie Bell, Terry Jenkins, Ken Baker, John Parker, Peter McMenamin, Bernie Mackenzie
39 points: John Pilbin, John Williams, Elso Iuretigh, Harvey Blanch, Lester Johnson, David Jackson, Mal Arthur, Roger Smith, Mike van Cuylenburg
38 points: Richard Gooderham, George Studham, John Debel, Rod Cade, Ross Hobbs
37 points: Graham Webb, Keith Willmett, Peter Stevens, Claud Clark, Brian Panigas, Jim Liston, Dave Iverach, Herb Golightly, Peter Mullins, Bruce Walters, Wal Anthony, Thomas Stager
36 points: Barry Pike, Sonny McVicar, Yasuo Kumagae, Sam Lemura, Bob Westerman
35 points: Lloyd Sawtell, Trevor Laurence, Max Crimmins, Rob Milevsky, Eddy Spry, Don Thomson, John Everall, Jim Egan, Zbig Bergiel, Clive Perry

Mens Pins: 4th Ken Flood, 8th Harold Gibbins, 11th Elso Iuretigh, 15th (2nd shot) George Studham

Women’s Winner: Marg Logan 44 points
Women’s Runner-up: June Willmot 40 points

Ball Rundown:
38 points: Rosemary Barker, May Wilkinson
37 points: Heather Webster
36 points: Elaine Sandilant
35 points: Pris Freeman, Sue Taylor, Deon Reddicliffe, Carol Madden, Suda Woodward
34 points: Joan Ranger

Women’s Pins: 4th Carol Madden, 10th Rosemary Barker

Next Games: Tuesday 15th November at Babinda golf club, single stableford, final round of the Patron's Trophy, followed by
Tuesday 22nd November at Gordonvale golf club, single stableford, SHOTGUN START after the AGM at 8am

Next Game Mareeba GC 8th November

2011-11-06T16:34:00.000+10:00

Veterans,

Our next game is at Mareeba on Tuesday, single stableford, sponsored by Steggles.

Col advises the course is in good condition, greens are FAST but there are temporary greens in play on 1, 12 and 13 which will test your club selection.

No doubt the sandwiches will be as good as ever, so hope to see you there.

The game after that will be the second and last round of the Patron's Trophy at Babinda, single stableford.

Louis Siedle

President's Message 31st October 2011

2011-10-31T17:34:00.000+10:00

Veteran Golfers,

Once again we had a perfect day for golf, with Half Moon Bay golf course in great condition. Thank you to all those who prepared the course, to the club for sponsoring the event, and to the caterers who looked after us well as usual.

The day was the Cancer Council Event postponed from the washed out Cairns game on 18th October. Entry fees were $10 with $3 of that going to the Cancer Council. A total of $389 was raised from the 104 players who attended, which was a good turnout considering it was moved from our usual Tuesday because of the Melbourne Cup.

Welcome to our 9 visitors, Robyn Harper, Barry Foxover, Bernie Dalton, Brian Miller, David Mulcahy & Toli Lisecki all of Half Moon Bay, Andy Lloyd from Gordonvale & Trevor Freeman from Lakelands, WA.

The year is drawing to a close, with our AGM at Gordonvale on 22nd November & final event & Xmas breakup on 6th December at Cairns GC. For those interested in nominating for the management committee, a form is included below - just copy & paste into your notepad, complete & hand it in at the sign in desk at Mareeba next Tuesday.

For those members interested in attending the 2012 National Championships at Mornington Penisula, Vic, between 11th & 16th November, the application forms are on http://www.mpvetsgolf.com.au/program_2012.html.. This Championship will be very popular as the courses being played are Rosebud, The Dunes, The Legends Course at Moonah Links and the Ocean Course at The National Golf Club.

I look forward to seeing you at Mareeba on 31st October, where I am advised that the greens are FAST.

Louis Siedle

FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND VETERAN GOLFERS ASSOCIATION INC.

COMMITTEE MEMBER NOMINATION FORM

\We the undersigned hereby nominate..................................................................................

for the position of …...............................................................................for the year 2010/11

Dated this...................day of …......................................2010

Proposer:.........................................................

Seconder:........................................................

Signed as accepted by Nominee:........................................................

Nomination received at........................am/pm Date:.................................2010

Secretary:......................................................

Results Half Moon Bay GC 31st October 2011

2011-10-31T16:41:00.000+10:00

Far North Queensland Veteran Golfers Association

Results 31st October 2011

Played at Half Moon Bay Golf Club, Single Stableford, 104 Players

Sponsored by Half Moon Bay Golf Club

Men’s Division 1 Winner: Roger Smith 40 points
Men’s Division 1 Runner-up: John Kilby 39 points
Men’s Division 2 Winner: Jim May 43 points
Men’s Division 2 Runner-up: Tim Smith 39 points c/b

Ball Rundown:
39 points: Bob Hayles, Jim Logan
38 points: Barry Fox, Kevin Reddicliffe
37 points: Neville Andrews, Cec Turner, Graeme Morrow, Eiji Watanabe
36 points: Dave Iverach, Kevin Woodward, George Kyriazis
35 points: Ross Hobbs, Barry Pike, Frank Thelan, Brian Miller, Brian Rowan, Clive Perry
34 points: Trevor Freeman, Larry Perritt, Dave Wuss, Sam Lemuro, Brian Panigas, Kevin Ranger, Col McDowall, John Collett
33 points: Peter McMenamin, Bernie Dalton, Bob Billingham, Wal Anthony, Graham Real, Eddy Spry, Jeff McGrath
32 points: Mike van Cuylenburg, Dave Mulcahy, Max Crittenden, Graham Ross, Harvey Blanch, Terry Wallin, George Studham

Mens Pins: 3rd Peter McMenamin, 9th Brian Panigas, 11th Brian Panigas, 16th Barry Hartley

Women’s Winner: Fay Hayles 33 points
Women’s Runner-up: Robyn Harper 33 points c/b

Ball Rundown:
31 points: Lois Tait, June Willmot
27 points: Helen Rowe, Jenny Enright
26 points: Elaine Sandilant, Deon Reddicliffe
23 points: Glynis McGrath, Kath Andrews

Women’s Pins: 4th Sue Brennan, 16th May Wilkinson

Next Games: Tuesday 8th November, Mareeba Golf Club, Single Stableford which will be followed by
Tuesday 15th November, Babinda Golf Club, Single Stableford, the second round of the Patron's Trophy

Next Game Half Moon Bay GC MONDAY 31st October

2011-10-28T13:15:00.000+10:00

Veterans,

Just a reminder that our next game is on MONDAY 31st October at Half Moon Bay GC.

I've been advised that the course is in excellent condition and the caterers will be preparing their usual range of snacks to enable you to keep your strength up.

The game is a Single Stableford and as we had to cancel the Cairns game on 18th October, this will be the last round of the Ted Thomasson Trophy. It is also in aid of the Cairns Cancer Council, so fees will be $10 with $3 of that going to the Cancer Council.

This will be followed by Mareeba on 8th November, Single Stableford.

Hope to see you on Monday,

Louis Siedle

President's Message 25th October 2011

2011-10-25T18:50:00.000+10:00

Veteran Golfers

Well, the day at Millaa Millaa Golf Club started off looking a bit bleak, but the sun came out about 8.30 with a lovely light cool breeze, which made a perfect day for golf.

Thank you to all those who prepared the course, which was in great condition & much appreciated by those who had wet feet playing in Cairns at the weekend. The long par 3 16th was a real challenge, reflected in the fact that no-one managed to claim the nearest the pin.

Thanks also to the ladies who prepared some raisin toast to welcome the 51 men & 9 women who turned up to play in this first round of the Patron's Trophy and then some excellent corned beef & salad rolls to sustain us at half time.

The game was sponsored again by Don McHardie of the Millaa Millaa 5 Star Supermarket, who was unfortunately unable to play but came to watch & have a chuckle at the approaches to the 9th. Thanks Don.

Welcome to our visitors Hugh Gillard of Millaa Millaa, Marty Dwyer of Gove, NT, Ron Rankine & Allan Heinemann of Ravenshoe.

Coming up are games on MONDAY 31st October Single Stableford at Half Moon Bay Golf Club. This event is the Cancer Council Event postponed from the washed out Cairns game last week, so entry fee for that day will be $10 with $3 of that going to the Cancer Council. Wear yellow if you want to make an impact. Then on 8th November we have a single stableford at Mareeba.

Nominations for the committee are still sought & nomination forms will be at the book-in table over the next few games & also on an earlier post on this blog.

The year is drawing to a close, with our AGM at Gordonvale on 22nd November & final event & Xmas breakup on 6th December at Cairns GC.

I look forward to seeing you at Half Moon Bay on 31st October.

Louis Siedle

Results 25th October Millaa Millaa GC

2011-10-25T18:27:00.000+10:00

Far North Queensland Veteran Golfers Association

Results 25th October 2011

Played at Millaa Millaa Golf Club, Single Stableford, 60 Players

Sponsored by Don McHardie

Men’s Division 1 Winner: David Jackson 42 points

Men’s Division 1 Runner-up: Kevin Reddicliffe 39 points

Ball Rundown:

39 points: Herb Golightly, Ian McHardie

38 points: David Pitt

36 points: Allan Heinemann, Lou Siedle, Mick Grumley, Hugh Gillard

35 points: Ross White, Bruce Magill, Ron Rankine, Wal Anthony, Vern Sandilant

34 points: Rod Cade, Thomas Stager, George Kyriazis, Bill Foster, Roger Smith

33 points: Bruce Jenner, Dave McCormack, Jeff McGrath

Mens Pins: 1st/10th Grant Scott, 5^th/14th Graeme Morrow, 16^th nil

Women’s Winner: Belle Gillin 41 points

Women’s Runner-up: Joan Ranger 37 points

Ball Rundown:

35 points: Glynis McGrath

32 points: Lois Tait, Deon Reddicliffe

31 points: Elaine Sandilant

Women’s Pins: 1^st/10th Glynis McGrath (ith), 5^th/14th Deon Reddicliffe

Next Games: MONDAY 31st October 2011 Half Moon Bay Golf Club, Single Stableford. This is a Cancer Council day - entry fee for members will be $10 ($3 of that fee will be given to the Cancer Council), and the final round of the Ted Thomasson Trophy and this will be followed by

Tuesday 8^th November, Mareeba Golf Club, Single Stableford.

Next Game Millaa Millaa GC 25th October

2011-10-23T09:26:00.002+10:00

Veterans,

I'm pleased to be able to reassure everyone that the game next Tuesday at Millaa Millaa is ON.

The club reports the course is in good condition & they didn't have anywhere near the rain that Cairns copped over the last week.

The event is a Single Stableford, sponsored by Don McHardie & is also the first round of the Patron's Trophy.

If you are interested in joining the committee, we will have nomination forms at the sign-in desk. Please give some thought to joining us - many hands make light work.

Next games after Millaa are MONDAY 31st October (day before the Melbourne Cup) at Half Moon Bay Golf Club, Single Stableford. As we had to cancel the Cairns game last week, this will be the last round of the Ted Thomasson Trophy & also in aid of the Cairns Cancer Council. This will be followed by Mareeba on 8th November, Single Stableford.

See you at Millaa.

Louis Siedle

Cancelled Cairns Game 18th Oct

2011-10-18T10:23:00.000+10:00

All,

Unfortunately the game at Cairns GC had to be cancelled today because of the rain, which shows no sign of letting up at present.

As the day was supposed to be the last round of the Ted Thomasson Trophy & also in aid of the Cairns Cancer Council, the committee resolved that both those events be postponed to our game at Half Moon Bay GC on Monday 31st October.

Regards, Louis Siedle

Next Game Cairns GC 18th October

2011-10-14T13:48:00.000+10:00

Veteran Golfers

Cairns Golf Club is hosting next Tuesdays event. The course looks in great condition, & I'm sure the greens will be quite speedy after the recent hot, windy drying spell.

The event is a Single Stableford, sponsored by Golf World. As previously advised, this will be a day in aid of the Cancer Council & comp fees will be $10, with $3 being donated to the Cancer Council. If you have anything yellow to wear to show you support for the cause, feel free to brighten up the course! This is also the last round of the Ted Thomasson Trophy.

If you are interested in being on the committee next year, we will have nomination forms at the sign-in desk. Please give some thought to joining us - many hands make light work.

Also we are seeking sponsors for next year, if you can point us in a particular direction, introduce us to a potential sponsor, or even organise the sponsorship, it would be much appreciated.

Next games after Cairns are Tuesday 25th October, at Millaa Millaa Golf Club, Single Stableford, which is the first round of the Patron's Trophy, followed by MONDAY 31st October (day before the Melbourne Cup) at Half Moon Bay Golf Club, Single Stableford.

Regards

Louis Siedle

President's Message 11th October 2011

2011-10-11T17:05:00.000+10:00

President's Report

Veteran Golfers

Thank you to Atherton Golf Club for preparing the course, sponsoring today's event & providing the sandwiches which were appreciated as usual. The course had plenty of run & anyone with a downhill putt on the 15th had an interesting experience!

96 golfers who contested today's event, 75 Men & 21 Ladies. This was the last game for the Consistency trophy. The next game at Cairns will be the final for the Ted Thomasson Trophy & the one at Millaa Millaa the week after will be the first round of the Parton's Trophy.

Welcome to our visitors Ryosei Kobayashi from japan, Rita Gibson from Torquay in the UK, Robyn Harper & Barry Foxover from Half Moon Bay, & Margaret Magill & Cheryl Piccone from Atherton.

Coming up are games on Tuesday 18th October Single Stableford at Cairns Golf Club. This event is the Cancer Council Event, so entry fee for that day will be $10 with $3 of that going to the Cancer Council. Wear yellow if you want to make an impact. Then on 25th October we have the first round of the Patron's Trophy at Millaa Millaa, also a single stableford.

Remember, we are seeking people who are interested in joining the committee next year. There will be at least 3 vacancies from the current committee & I will have some nomination forms at the book-in table over the next few games. Please give some consideration to signing up, as it is not an onerous job if there are enough people involved to fill in gaps caused by illness, family commitments, holidays etc

The year is drawing to a close, with our final event & Xmas breakup on 6th December at Cairns GC, but if you are looking for additional games to fill in December, Mareeba Golf Club is having its 2011 "Closing Day" on Saturday the 10th December. If interested, you can give them a ring for details.

I look forward to seeing you at Cairns on 18th October.

Louis Siedle

Results Atherton GC 11th October 2011

2011-10-11T16:45:00.005+10:00

Far North Queensland Veteran Golfers Association

Results 11th October 2011

Played at Atherton Golf Club, Single Stableford, 96 Players

Sponsored by Atherton Golf Club

Men’s Division 1 Winner: Ken Flood 38 points c/b

Men’s Division 1 Runner-up: Eiji Watanabe 38 points

Men’s Division 2 Winner: Zbig Bergiel 43 points

Men’s Division 2 Runner-up: Herb Golightly 41 points

Ball Rundown:

40 points: Dave McCormack

39 points: Max Smith, Ted Lander

38 points: Yasuo Kumagae, Barry Foxover, Lloyd Gilbert

37 points: Mick Grumley, Ian McDonald, Kevin Moore, Tom Clifford, David Iverach, Kevin Woodward, George Kyriasis

36 points: Keith Sanderson, Ian McHardie, John Kilby, Graham Anderson, John Famularo, Col McDowall, Ryosei Kobayashi, Bob Billingham

35 points: Mike vanCuylenberg, Greg Gibb, Jeff McGrath, Gordon Thomas

34 points: Claud Clark, John Pilbin, sonny McVicar, Graham Morrow, Ross hobbs, Alan Dwyer

Mens Pins: 3rd Eric Pihlhjerta, 11th Ken Flood, 13th Graham ross, 18th Russ Gill

Women’s Winner: Jenny Enright 40 points

Women’s Runner-up: Kazuko Watanabe 36 points

Ball Rundown:

35 points: Pris Freeman, Pam Anderson, Deon Reddicliffe, Joan Meynell

33 points: Robyn Harper, Lois Tait, Cheryl Piccone

31 points: Kay Bergiel, Margaret Magill

Women’s Pins: 11th Kazuko Watanabe, 18th Robyn Harper

Next Games: Tuesday 18th October 2011 Cairns Golf Club, Single Stableford. This is a Cancer Council day - entry fee for members will be $10 ($3 of that fee will be given to the Cancer Council), and this will be followed by

Tuesday 25th October, Millaa Millaa Golf Club, Single Stableford, which is the first round of the Patron's Trophy.

For a 2011 program and results see earlier posts on this blog.

Next Game Atherton GC 11th October

2011-10-07T09:36:00.000+10:00

Veteran Golfers

Atherton Golf Club is hosting next Tuesdays event. The course is in great condition, having had some rain in the last few days to green it up.

The event is a Single Stableford, sponsored by the club & I'm sure the sandwiches will be as good as ever.

We are looking for members who are interested in being on the committee next year. If you are interested please have a talk to myself or any of the committee. You will find it both interesting and rewarding.

Also we are seeking sponsors for next year, if you can point us in a particular direction, introduce us to a potential sponsor, or even organise the sponsorship it would be much appreciated.

Next games after Atherton are Tuesday 18th October, Cairns Golf Club, Single Stableford, which is a Cancer Council day, so it has been decided that entry fees for members will be $10 with $3 of that fee being given to the Cancer Council. This is followed on Tuesday 25th October, by Millaa Millaa Golf Club, Single Stableford, which is the first round of the Patron's Trophy.

Regards

Louis Siedle

President's Message 4th October 2011

2011-10-04T17:59:00.002+10:00

Veteran Golfers

Thank you to the 128 golfers who contested today's event, 107 Men & 22 Ladies.

Highgrove Bathrooms were the sponsors and again provided some great putters as prizes, and Half Moon Bay Golf Club hosted todays event. The course was as challenging as usual but some good scores were returned and the catering hit the spot again. Thanks to all involved.

Welcome to our visitors Vaughn Edwards, Brian Miller & Barry Foxover from Half Moon Bay, Don Hastie from Northlake, Rita Gibson all the way from Torquay in the UK & Patricia & Michael Chadwick from Mirimar, NZ.

We are seeking people who are interested in joining the committee next year. There will be at least 3 vacancies from the current committee & I will have some nomination forms at the book-in table over the next few games. Please give some consideration to signing up, as it is not an onerous job if there are enough people involved to fill in gaps caused by illness, family commitments, holidays etc.

Ross announced his resignation as President at the meeting and Claud Clark made a short speech & presented him with a plaque expressing our appreciation for his efforts over the last 5 years & to remind him how much he enjoyed our company! Whilst he is moving south shortly I'm sure we will see him up here again to thaw out next winter if not before. I will take over as President until the AGM in November & will offer myself for the position for 2012, but if anyone else would like to nominate please feel free!

Coming up are games on Tuesday 11th October which is a Single Stableford at Atherton Golf Club, followed on Tuesday 18th October Single Stableford at Cairns Golf Club. This event is the Cancer Council Event, so entry fee for that day will be $10 with $3 of that going to the Cancer Council. Wear yellow if you want to make an impact. Then on 25th October we have the first round of the Patron's Trophy at Millaa Millaa, also a single stableford.

For those members interested in attending the 2012 National Championships at Mornington Penisula, Vic, the application forms are about to be placed on the web. This Championship will be very popular as the courses being played are Rosebud, The Dunes, The Legends Course at Moonah Links and the Ocean Course at The National Golf Club. The link to information is http://www.mpvetsgolf.com.au/program_2012.html. The application forms will be on there when they are posted.

Hope to see you at these games.

Louis Siedle

Results Half Moon Bay GC 4th October 2011

2011-10-04T17:31:00.001+10:00

Far North Queensland Veteran Golfers Association

Results 4th October 2011

Played at Half Moon Bay Golf Club, Single Stableford, 128 Players

Sponsored by Highgrove Bathrooms

Men’s Division 1 Winner: Mike van Cuylenberg 42 points
Men’s Division 1 Runner-up: Ross White 38 points
Men’s Division 2 Winner: Terry Stevens 42 points
Men’s Division 2 Runner-up: David Jackson 41 points c/b

Ball Rundown:
41 points: Verne Sandilant, Lloyd Gilbert
40 points: Yasuo Kumagae
38 points: Ray Miller
37 points: Brian Cowen, Barry Hartley, Russ Gill, Claud Clark, Darryl de Clifford
36 points: Graham Ross, Noel Webster, Jim Logan, Michael Chadwick
35 points: Brian Miller, Barry Foxover, Thomas Stager, Kevin Reddicliffe, Roger Smith, Arthur Jackson, Tom Clifford, Greg Gibb, Louis Siedle
34 points: Ed Mackie, Eiji Watanabe, Graham Real, Bill Leonard, Terry Jenkins, Vaughn Edwards
33 points: Harvey Blanch, John collet, John Pilbin, Clive Perry, Peter Mullins, Geoff Edwards, Robert Larson, Gino Busoli, Rod Cade

Mens Pins: 3rd George Shores, 4th Terry Stevens, 9th Roger Smith, 16th Jim Logan

Women’s Winner: Patricia Chadwick 31 points c/b
Women’s Runner-up: Kazuko Watanabe 31 points c/b

Ball Rundown:
30 points: Cathie Coverdale, Kay Bergiel, Suda Woodward
29 points: Bettylou Pitt
28 points: Judy Ellis, May Wilkinson, Lita Stevens, Shirley Fieldhouse

Women’s Pins: 4th Kazuko Watanabe, 9th Cathie Coverdale

Next Games: Tuesday 11th October 2011 Atherton Golf Club, Single Stableford, followed by
Tuesday 18th October 2011 Cairns Golf Club, Single Stableford, this a Cancer Council day - entry fee for members will be $10 ($3 of that fee will be given to the Cancer Council), and this will be followed by
Tuesday 25th October, Millaa Millaa Golf Club, Single Stableford, which is the first round of the Patron's Trophy.

For a 2011 program and results see earlier posts on this blog.

Next Game Half Moon Bay GC 4th October

2011-09-30T15:59:00.000+10:00

Veteran Golfers

Half Moon Bay Golf Club is hosting next Tuesdays event. The course is in magnificent condition, the greens have recovered from recent renovations.

The event is a Single Stableford, sponsored by Highgrove Bathrooms in Lyons Street, Cairns.

The caters at Half Moon Bay G.C. will be in operation, hamburgers, toasted sandwiches etc will be available, so if you are looking for some refreshments after the game, go no further.

We are looking for members who are interested in being on the committee next year. If you are interested please have a talk to Lou Siedle or any of the committee. You will find it both interesting and rewarding.

Also we are seeking sponsors for next year, if you can point us in a particular direction, introduce or even organise the sponsorship it would be much appreciated.

Next games after Half Moon Bay are Tuesday 11th October, Atherton Golf Club, Single Stableford, then Tuesday 18th October, Cairns Golf Club, Single Satbleford, this a Cancer Council day entry fee for members will be $10 ($3 of that fee will be given to the Cancer Council), then Tuesday 25th October, Millaa Millaa Golf Club, Single Stableford

Regards

Ross Bird

President's Message 27th September 2011

2011-09-27T17:42:00.000+10:00

Veteran Golfers

Thank you to the 107 golfers who contested today's event.

Thank you Gordonvale Golf Club for sponsoring and hosting todays event. The course certainly had some run and the greens were great. The results reflect that. Thank you once again.

Welcome to our visitors Darrell Horn from Coomealla, NSW, and Ted Spring Strathallan, Vic.

Welcome to new members Edward Mackie of Paradise Palms and Rod Owens of Cairns. That takes our membership to 321.

We are seeking people who are interested in joining the committee next year, there will be at least 3 vacancies from the current committee. See Lou Siedle for more details.

I will be resigning as President from the 4th October 2011 as we are moving south in the next couple of weeks. Lou Siedle will take over as President until the AGM in November, hopefully past then as he will stand for the position for 2012. Lou has been on the Committee for nearly 2 years as Vice President and he has a good knowledge of all the positions and procedures of the current operation. I wish Lou well.

Events happening in the future: Tuesday 4th October the Single Stableford event is hosted by Half Moon Bay Golf Club, then Tuesday 11th October it is a Single Stableford at Atherton Golf Club followed on Tuesday 18th October Single Stableford at Cairns Golf Club, this event is the Cancer Council Event, entry fee for that day will be $10 with $3 of that going to the Cancer Council, wear yellow if you want to make an impact.

Hope you will be at these games

Regards

Ross Bird

Results Gordonvale 27th September 2011

2011-09-27T16:31:00.000+10:00

Far North Queensland Veteran Golfers Association

Results 27th September 2011

Played at Gordonvale Golf Club, Single Stableford, 107 Players

Sponsored by Gordonvale Golf Club

Men’s Division 1 Winner: Peter McMennamin 43 points
Men’s Division 1 Runner-up: Greg Gibb 39 points c/b
Men’s Division 2 Winner: Arthur Jackson 46 points
Men’s Division 2 Runner-up: Yasuo Kumagae 42 points

Ball Rundown:
41 points: Claud Clark, Paul Morley
40 points: Kevin Woodward
39 points: Kevin Moore, John Pilbin, Harvey Blanch
38 points: Barry Butt, Ted Lander, Bryan McCallum, Brian Norris, Edward Mackie, Eddy Spry, George Shores, John Famularo, Bill Eden, Mick Grumley
37 points: Russ Gill, Ron Thompson, Thomas Stager, Masashi Oshitari, Jim May, Jim Smith
36 points: Jim Logan, Harold Gibbins, Graham Fisher, Noel Webster, Jim Egan, John Everall, Zbig Bergiel, Vern Sandilant
35 points: Bill Leonard, Dave Iverach, John Logan, Don Kerr, Colin McDowall, Ray Miller, George Kyriazis, Rick Gooderham, Kevin Reddicliffe

Mens Pins: 5th John Everall, 8th Bob Billingham, 14th Eddie Mackie, 17th Peter McMennamin

Women’s Winner: Zola Dale 44 points
Women’s Runner-up: Jan Wundersitz 42 points

Ball Rundown:
39 points: Chris Everall, Edna Miles, Kath Andrews
38 points: Andrina Wilson, Sue Brennan,
37 points: Ann Cooke, Kay Bergiel

Women’s Pins: 3rd Jan Suda Woodward, 12th May Wilkinson

Next Games: Tuesday 4th October 2011 Half Moon Bay Golf Club, Single Stableford followed by
Tuesday 11th October 2011 Atherton Golf Club, Single Stableford.

For a 2011 program and results see earlier posts on this blog.

Next Game - Gordonvale GC 27th September

2011-09-24T09:50:00.002+10:00

Veteran Golfers

Gordonvale Golf Club are hosting our event on Tuesday 27th September, it is a Single Stableford sponsored by Gordonvale Golf Club.

Information has it, the course is in excellent condition, the staff will be making plenty of sandwiches and they are looking forward to our presence on Tuesday.

So lets get out there, support the Club and enjoy the conditions before it warms up too much.

Following this game will be Tuesday 4th October, Half Moon Bay Golf Club will be hosting a Single Stableford event sponsored by Highgrove Bathrooms, followed by Tuesday 11th October, Atherton Golf Club will be hosting a Single Stableford event sponsored by Atherton Golf Club.

Hope to see you at these games

Regards

Ross Bird

President's Message 20th September 2011

2011-09-20T17:41:00.000+10:00

Veteran Golfers

Today's event held at Mareeba Golf Club was attended by 139 players. Mareeba Golf Club presented a very well prepared course for our players, also great clubhouse hospitality, thank you Mareeba Golf Club. Thank you to the volunteers who do a lot of work preparing the course for us.

TGT Hardware was the Sponsor, there is an array of prizes including vouchers, caps, stubby holders, and mini coolers, thank you for your support during 2011.

Welcome to visitors; Roysei Kobayshi from Japan, Paul Gallagher and Kevin Collins from Mareeba, Darryl Horn form Coomealla NSW, Ted Spring from Strathallen Vic, Peter Marriot from Taroom, Cheryl Scown from Pioneer Valley, Wazza Berry, Larry Crawt, Neil Cawsey, Kevin Moore and Robyn Harper from Half Moon Bay Golf Club.

Welcome to two new members Peter Mullins from Mareeba Ken Tait from Atherton, that takes our total to 319.

The Committee have decided to support the "Cancer Council, Call to Arms" at our fixture at Cairns Golf Club on 18th October 2011. All players will be charged $10 to play on that day, $3 per player will be given to the Cancer Council. To also show your support you could wear something yellow on that day.

Something different we are trying this year is the Annual Presentation will be held when the players complete their round on the AGM Day 22nd November. The AGM is held at 8:00am and there is a shotgun start at 8:30am so we should have a large group in attendance straight after the finish of play, and prior to the days presentation. We would appreciate as many players as possible are in attendance, particularly trophy winners.

The next games are Tuesday 27th September at Gordonvale Golf Club, Single Stableford, then Tuesday 4th October at Half Moon Bay Golf Club, Single Stableford.

Hope to see you at these games

Regards

Ross Bird

Results 20th September 2011 Mareeba Golf Club

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Far North Queensland Veteran Golfers Association

Results 20th September 2011

Played at Mareeba Golf Club, Single Stableford, 139 Players

Sponsored by TGT Hardware, Mareeba

Men’s Division 1 Winner: Peter Mullins 46 points
Men’s Division 1 Runner-up: Tom Clifford 42 points
Men’s Division 2 Winner: Lloyd Gilbert 45 points
Men’s Division 2 Runner-up: Alf Muhlemann 43 points

Ball Rundown:
42 points: Ken Gorton
41 points: Bryan MacCallum
40 points: Claud Clark, Dale Wust, Keith Sanderson, Peter Jostsons, Colin Johannsen, John Collet
39 points: Frank Thelan, Barry Hartley, John Debel, Neil Cawsey, Ted Lander, Frank Jones
38 points: Bernie McKenzie, Greg Gibb, Harry Aly Khan, Jim May, Peter Mallie, Peter Stevens, David Bennett, David Beardwood, Zbig Bergiel, Kevin Ranger
37 points: Ross White, Nev Andrews, Neil Sharkey, John Pilbin, Barry Butt, Herb Golightly, Bob Billingham, Brian Rowan
36 points: Bob Hayles, Kevin Moore, David Guite, Jim Logan, Graham Morrow, George Shores, Jim Smith, David Jackson, Brian Norris, Graham Fisher, Ross Hobbs, Dave Iverach, John Mitchell, Paul Gallagher, Norm Lockwood

Mens Pins: 4th Frank Thelan, 8th Ken Baker, 11th Peter Jostsons, 13th John Mitchell

Women’s Winner: Kay Bergiel 41 points
Women’s Runner-up: Jenny Enright 38 points c/b

Ball Rundown:
38 points: Belle Gillan, Helen Rowe, Deon Reddicliffe, Robyn Harper
37 points: Lois Tait, Jayne Reynolds
36 points: Kath Andrews, Fay Hayles, Elaine Sandilant

Women’s Pins: 4th Jan Dienhoff, 13th Belle Gillan

Next Games: Tuesday 27th September 2011 Gordonvale Golf Club, Single Stableford, followed by Tuesday 4th October 2011 Half Moon Bay Golf Club, Single Stableford.

For a 2011 program and results see earlier posts on this blog.

Next Game Mareeba GC 20th September

2011-09-16T21:42:00.000+10:00

Veteran Golfers

Next Tuesday 20th September, Mareeba Golf Club are hosting us. Mareeba, I expect will have a lot of run on the fairways and fast greens. Mareeba Golf Club always present us with a very well prepared course.

The event is a Single Stableford and is sponsored by TGT Hardware, Mareeba. They have been long time supporters of Veteran Golfers and I thank them for the continued support.

Next Monday at about 1:00pm Golflink will close down until about 4:00pm on Wednesday 21/9, this is to make changes to the handicapping system. So if you go online to check your handicap do it before 1:00pm Monday 19/9. It also means we will not be able to process Tuesday's event until after 4:00pm on Wednesday, which will probably mean we don't do it until Thursday morning.

Certainly you need to look at your handicap after Wednesday as the new calculation system will change most handicaps.

This is what is happening

Details of the Four Priority Changes

The following Four Priority Changes to the GA Handicap System will come into effect on

Wednesday 21 September:

1. Alter ‘Best 10 of 20’ to ‘Best 8 of 20’.

2. Change the Multiplier from 0.96 to 0.93.

3. Introduce an Anchor which will prevent a player’s handicap from increasing any

more than 4 strokes beyond their best exact handicap from the previous 12-month

rolling period.

4. GOLF Link will cap the score that goes into a player’s handicap record at no more

than the following amount over the course rating:

· 50-women

· 40-men

It is getting to the latter part of the year, which means we are preparing our 2012 Program as well as getting ready for the AGM etc. If you are interested in becoming part of the committee, please make it known to us, you probably have an idea of what it entails, but let me tell you it is the best environment I have worked in a committee. The members are all appreciative of the efforts and I find it very rewarding. There will probably be three positions vacant this year.

When making up the Program, it also means filling spots for sponsors, if you know of any company or person who is willing to sponsor an event or more during the year, please talk to me about it. It is always good to have sponsors who are local to the area we play. A good example of this is Mareeba, the majority of sponsors there are local sponsors.

The next games after Mareeba are Tuesday 27th September is Gordonvale Golf Club, Single Stableford, then Tuesday 4th October is Half Moon Bay Golf Club, Single Stableford.

Hope to see you at these games

Regards

Ross

Committee Nominations

2011-09-16T13:43:00.000+10:00

A first reminder that nominations for the Management Committee are due in over the next couple of months.

Any member who is interested in standing, (or is just curious what the Management Committee do!) is welcome to come & have a chat to Ross, or any other member of the Committee any Tuesday at sign-in.

However, if you are ready, willing & able right now, just copy & paste the nomination form below into your Notepad, fill it in & hand it in to us asap, before you change your mind!