Atherton Tuesday 24 Mar

Atherton GC is open for golf tomorrow at the normal Tablelands Summer of Golf time at 0830. Please ensure you read their local rules for changes ie preferred lies etc.

When I know what is happening with Cairns GC for next week I will include advice on this blog.

Regards

Robin

President Report & results for Atherton GC 17 Mar 20

PRESIDENT REPORT – ATHERTON GOLF CLUB 17 Mar 20

Hi Members,

Today`s game was a single stableford event at Atherton Golf Club, there were 86 players today consisting of 69 men & 17 ladies. There were five new members, Joe Cox from Atherton, Bruce Hunter from Millaa Millaa, Junju Lee & Suki Jung from Cairns and John Queneau from Bellconnen, welcome to the Vets and good golfing to you all.

The course was in very good condition and the greens were as fast as ever, congrats to the grounds staff. The weather was excellent except for the final couple of holes however, most players finished just in time. Many thanks to Cheryl, Irish & Bob for getting us going on time as well as the refreshments provided throughout the day.

Our sponsor today was BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB, who have once again backed up in 2020 to sponsor the FNQVGA, your sponsorship is much appreciated and many thanks from our members.

It is extremely important that all golfers adhere to the policies from the “experts” regarding the Coronavirus, in particular, no handshaking, no high 5s, no cuddling etc etc, basically no transference of germs to others. We will be able to continue playing golf by being responsible individuals and not letting our guard down as we do our part in containing this horrific disease whilst the world is in lockdown. I noticed many players today doing the elbow jolt and fist pump after the game, lets keep it up people until normality returns.

Advice from Mareeba GC is that they will be holding the Mitsubishi Classic this weekend, Sat 21 & Sun 22 March. Also the Mareeba Open is on 4 & 5^th April so call the club to book your tee times for both events.

Bob Billingham will commence taking nominations and fees ($35 per head incl cart) at our next Vets game in two weeks for the 9am shotgun start at the Mirage GC on Fri 29 May, I advise you all to get in early.

The next Vets game will be a single stableford event at Cairns GC in two weeks with a new sponsor Oak Tree Retirement Village, we will resume our normal weekly games from then on as per the 2020 Program.

The next and final Tableland Summer of Golf game for 2020 is at Atherton GC next Tuesday at 0830.

Robin

President

RESULTS:

MENS:

Winner:

Div 1: Ernie Bingham on 38 pts

Runner Up: Dave Morrison c/b on 34 pts

Div 2: Brian Hughes on 38 pts

Runner Up: Joe Cox on 37 pts

Ball Rundown:

35 pts: Graham Morrow,

34pts: Neil Arnott, Brian Brown & Ross Ellen,

33pts:Ray Greig, Keith Winstanley & John Everall,

32pts:Bill Leonard, Les Tenni, Peter Clark, Ken Berrigan & Neil Hamilton and

31pts:Garry Castle, Bill Eden, Don McHardie, Peter Wyatt, John English, Vaughn Edwards, Mark Davidson and myself thanks Wal you are a great Captain.

LADIES:

Winner: Judy Guzzwell on 35 pts

Runner Up: Jane Taylor on 33 pts

BALL RUNDOWN

31pts: Cathie Coverdale

29 pts: Kay Cleland

28 pts: Junju Lee, Kandice Van Kleef & Tracey Dickinson and

27pts: Gail O`Shea, Chris Trevenen & Liz Edmonds

N.T.P.’s

MENS:3^rd Dave Morrison, 11^th Ross Ellen, 13^th Neal Arnott & 18^th Dave Lawler

LADIES: 3^rd Chris Trevenen, 11^th Tracey Dickinson, 13^th Cathie Coverdale & 18^th Judy Guzzwell.

Next game Atherton GC Tuesday 17 Mar 20

Morning Golfers,

The next FNQVGA game will be a single stableford game at Atherton GC on Tuesday 17 Mar 20 and our sponsor is Brothers Leagues Club. The course is in good condition and the potential cyclone should have no effect at all on the weather in our Region as all reports has it going out to sea.

There is a need to talk about the Coronavirus as this epidemic is extremely serious and we need to do our part to reduce the spread of this world affected virus. The experts say that no shaking hands after the game is one of many things to do as a preventative and as we are in the targeted age group we all should take heed of this and act in a responsible manner and do whatever we can to see the back of this virus.

Hope to see you all at Atherton Tuesday.

Regards

Robin
Pres

President Report for HMBGC 03 Mar 20

PRESIDENT REPORT – HALF MOON BAY GOLF CLUB 03 Mar 20

Hi Members,

Today`s game was a 2 person Ambrose at HMBGC something a little different from the norm, there was a great field of 115 players today consisting of 89 men & 26 ladies. There were 8 new members, David Manley, John English, Marion & Paul Wright all from HMBGC, Terry Craven from Gordonvale GC, Lyn Small, Erina Williams & Nikki Bruce from Cairns GC, welcome everyone to the Vets.

The course was actually superb and the weather fantastic, many thanks to Greg Ferry and his team for providing a great venue in tip top condition as well as donating a slab of beer for our presentations. The lucky winner was Celia Fox who told me she did not drink beer but I did notice that she had made a lot of new friends by the time she got to the car park.

Our sponsor today was the REEF CASINO, who have come on board yet again in 2020 as one of our main sponsors, your sponsorship is much appreciated by all of our members.

As mentioned at presentations Bob Billingham will be accepting nominations and fees ($35 per head) shortly for those intending to play at the Mirage game on Friday 29 May, we will be a couple of committee members down for this game so Bob will make it easier all round by having player numbers in readiness prior to the game. Also Liz Edmonds will commence taking orders for the FNQVGA shirts when she has made contact with the supplier, please watch this space for more news.

The next Vets game will be a single stableford event at Atherton GC in two weeks, for the newcomers, all Vets games are registration from 6.30 – 8.00 with first tee off at 0700 – 0830 ish.

Next Tableland Summer of Golf game is at Mareeba GC next Tuesday at 0830.

Robin

President

RESULTS:

MENS:

Winners: Steve Whanarere & Neil Hamilton on 62.5

Combined Mens & Ladies:

Winners: Marion & Paul Wright on 61.25

Overall Runners up: Kevin Walsh & John English on 62.75

Ball Rundown:

63.25: Gordon Noble & Peter Wyatt

63.75: Brian Hughes & Tom McEwan

64.5: Ray Greig & Louis Siedle

64.75: Andrina Wilson & Robin Tonks

65.5:John & Chris Everall

65.75: Des Jones & Derek Taylor

66: Mark Buckle & Keith Winstanley, Mal Parsons & George Brew

66.25: John Pilbin & George Studham, Russ Gill & Grant Scott, Russ Gill & Brian Norris

67: Dennis Vohland & Tim Holman, Dave Lawler & Roger Glover

67.25: Jane & Michael Taylor

68: Garry Castle & Dave Jackson

68.25: Barry Pike & Les Doolan, Peg Nitschke & Deb Greenway

N.T.P.’s

MENS:4^th John English, 9^th Ian Tindall, 11^th Mark Buckle & 16^th left in buggy

LADIES: 4^th Skinner, 9^th Doreen Law, 11^th Nikki Bruce & 16^th as above thanks Crazy.

Next game HMBGC Tuesday 3rd Mar

Hi members,

Our next game is a 2 person Ambrose event at HMBGC on Tuesday 03 mar 20 and the sponsor is the REEF CASINO.

The condition of the course is obviously dependent on the weather over the next few days, however, the Manager is confident he will be able to offer a well presented golf course for Tuesday. Worse case scenario is that the dry 9 is in excellent condition and motorised carts are allowed so game on either way.

The kitchen will be open and pre-orders at the golf shop prior to tee off would be appreciated.

In the event you don`t have a partner Lois & Doug will hook you up with a handy player.

Hope to see you all there.

Regards

Robin
Pres.

Milla Milla cancelled Tuesday 25 Feb

I just received a call from Don McHardie, too much rain at Milla Milla today so he had no alternative but to cancel tomorrow`s game.

Regards

Robin

President Report for Mareeba Golf Club 18 Feb 20

PRESIDENT REPORT – MAREEBA GOLF CLUB 18 Feb 20

Hi Members,

Today`s game was a single stableford event at Mareeba Golf Club, there were 77 players today consisting of 65 men & 12 ladies. There were two new members, Mal Parsons from HMB and Graeme Scott from Mossman, welcome to the Vets guys.

The course and weather was excellent as was Gabi who was responsible to get us out and about from 7am, Gabi provided coffee, fruit loaf, buggies and sent us on our way with a lot of love.

Our sponsor today was DRUMMOND GOLF, once again Drummonds are supporting the FNQVGA and our members will return the favour when purchasing golf gear, many thanks Darren at Drummond Golf Cairns. Those fortunate enough to have won a Drummond voucher today, please be aware that the expiry date is 18 Mar 20 so make sure you pick them up from me at our next game.

I have two pair of reading glasses that were left at the club, I will take them with me to Milla next week so if you are looking for some glasses please see me at Milla or at HMB in two weeks.

The next Vets game will be a two person Ambrose at HMBGC in two weeks, if you don`t have a partner we will pair you up with a really good golfer so don`t be concerned, hope to see you all there.

Next Tableland Summer of Golf game is at Milla Milla next Tuesday at 0830.

Special birthday wishes today for Edna Atkinson, congrats Edna.

Robin

President

RESULTS:

MENS:

Winner:

Div 1: Ken Baker on 37 pts

Runner Up: Don McHardie c/b on 33 pts

Div 2: Peter Anderson on 40 pts

Runner Up: Len Fase on 39 pts

Ball Rundown:

33 pts: George Brew,

32pts: Ron Blake, Graene Scott, George Studham, Brian Hughes & Mal Parsons

31pts:Rod Cade, Doug Christison, Russ Gill, Garry Castle & Mark Buckle,

30pts:Ross White, Peter Dalziel, Gordon Noble & Dave Jackson

29pts:Bill Foster, Mike McManus, Roger Glover, Peter Walters, Ross Ellen & myself (thanks Wal)

LADIES:

Winner: Tracey Dickinson on 31 pts

Runner Up: Celia Fox on 30 pts

BALL RUNDOWN

29pts: Chris Trevenen

28 pts: Andrina Wilson and

27 pts: Jenny Albertsen

N.T.P.’s

MENS:4^th Kev Walsh, 8^th Ross White, 11^th Peter Walters & 13^th Skinner

LADIES: 4^th Chris Trevenen, 8^th Judy Guzzwell, 11^th Tracey Dickinson & 13^th Skinner