Millaa Millaa game is on

 Hi All,

I have just been advised by Don that the weather is fine today and the Tablelands Summer of Golf game scheduled for tomorrow at Millaa Millaa is on, tee off from 0800-0830ish.

Regards

Robin

Atherton cancelled

 Hi Members,

The Tablelands Summer of Golf game scheduled for Atherton tomorrow has been cancelled due to very heavy rain.

Regards

Robin

2020 Championship Trophy winners/runner/up unclaimed prizes

 Hi Members,

The 2020 Championship prizes were presented at Cairns last week and due to COVID-19 we were unable to host the normal end of year function therefore, there are many unclaimed trophies/vouchers yet to be picked up.

The following members are still to pick up these prizes, they are;

Dave Lawler: A grade gross r/up, $50 voucher

Evert Van Kleef: A grade nett winner, Trophy & $100 voucher

Ken Berrigan: A grade nett r/up, $50 voucher

Peter Doherty: B grade nett winner, Trophy & $100 voucher

Bill Matthews: B grade nett r/up, $50 voucher

Tom McEwan: C grade gross winner, Trophy & $100 voucher

Graham Morrow: C grade gross r/up, $50 voucher

John Pilbin: C grade nett winner, Trophy & $100 voucher

Bill Eden: C grade nett r/up, $50 voucher and

Judy Guzzwell: Ladies gross r/up, $50 voucher

Please call/email me to arrange pick up of the above prizes sooner rather than later. My email address is robandyve@hotmail.com and ph 40363618.

Regards

Robin

President

Millaa Millaa next Tuesday 8 Dec

 Hi Members,

This is just a reminder that the Tablelands Summer of Golf begins next Tuesday 8th Dec and the first game will be at Millaa Millaa GC commencing at 0830 costs $15 pp and all golfers with a handicap are welcome.

I have been reliably informed that the course is in great shape and Don and his merry team will be ready to welcome all players with a promise of great weather.

The following week will be at Mareeba GC same time same cost.

Regards

Robin

Presidents Report & Results for Tuesday 01 Dec 20

 

PRESIDENT REPORT –CAIRNS GOLF CLUB 01 Dec 20

Hi Members,

Today`s game was a single stableford event at Cairns GC and there were 100 players consisting of 79 men & 21 ladies. Historically we always finish the year with a dinner, annual presentations and host our Sponors unfortunately due to COVID-19 we were unable to conduct our normal end of year function and were only able to present the day`s results and the annual trophy winners.

The course was in excellent condition, many thanks to Tim and his crew. Also a shout out to Ben, Brie & Chloe for getting us out and about and on time.

Our sponsor today was Stratford Painting Contractors and we were blessed with Gordon Perry`s (owner) presence for a game. Thanks Gordo and we appreciate your support to the Vets organisation. Don`t forget if anyone requires a paint job, call Gordo and he will look after you.

The FNQVGA have appreciated all of our 2020 sponsors and they are; Stratford Painting Contractors, Brothers Leagues Club, Cazaly`s AFL, Reef Casino, Drummond Golf, Oak Tree Retirement Village, Golf World & Cape York Accounting. Your support to the Vets has been outstanding and allows our senior citizens to play golf at an affordable price, we look forward to your support in 2021.

Doug and Andrina completed their tenure on the committee today and on behalf of all members we thank you both for your dedicated work over the past years.

The 2021 Program will be on the blog when we have heard from all of our sponsors and the program will then be complete. We return on the 16 Feb 21 at Mareeba but until then please support the Tablelands Summer of Golf Schedule (on the blog) with next week`s game at Millaa Millaa at 8.30 costing $15 pp.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone and we will see you all in 2021 and do it all again because we love it.

Robin

President

TODAY`s RESULTS:

MENS:

Winner:

Div 1: Roger Smith on 42 pts

Runner Up: Marcus Morse c/b on 38 pts

Div 2: Dave Jackson on 40 pts

Runner Up: Garry Castle on 39 pts

Ball Rundown:

38pts: Tae Zheng

37pts: Trevor Barry

36pts: George Kyriazis, Steve Whanarere, Tom Mc Ewan & Al Dredge.

Andrina then decided to give all players present a ball as it was her final act as Captain of the FNQVGA.

LADIES:

Winner: Lois Tait on 35 pts

Runner Up: Doreen Law on 34 pts

Presidents Report & results from Gordonvale GC 24 Nov 20

 

PRESIDENT REPORT –GORDONVALE GOLF CLUB 24 Nov 20

Hi Members,

Today`s game was a single stableford event at Gordonvale GC and there were 89 players consisting of 70 men & 19 ladies.

The course was dry and firm due to very little rain in the region however, the greens were excellent and the credit should go to the greens staff as they have obviously put in a lot of hard work, big scores below attest to that. The weather was great yet fairly hot but there was a breeze every now and then. Thanks to Belle for getting us out on time and for setting up the upstairs so we could conduct our 2020 AGM in the comfort of the aircon.

Our sponsor today was Cape York Accounting, once again they have supported the FNQVGA for years now and all members have appreciated their continued support.

The 2020 FNQVGA AGM was conducted today with no real issues. Retiring from the committee are Andrina Wilson, Doug Christison & Bob Billingham, members thanked them for their dedicated work and wished them well in their future endeavours. Welcomed on to the committee for 2021 are Ric Gooderham and Jane Taylor, we hope you enjoy your stay with us.

Next week`s game will be our final game for 2020 and it will be a single stableford event at Cairns GC and the sponsor will be Stratford Painting Contractors, this will not be our normal shotgun start, Xmas dinner, Presentation Day due to COVID-19, it will be as usual registration 6.30 and tee times commencing at 0700-0800 on both tees. Hopefully 2021 will be back to normal and we can then resume our regular Program including NTPs etc.

Robin

President

TODAY`s RESULTS:

MENS:

Winner:

Div 1: Michael Taylor on 40 pts

Runner Up: Tim Hollman c/b on 38 pts

Div 2: John Famularo on 43 pts

Runner Up: Bob Adams on 40 pts

Ball Rundown:

38pts: Keith Schirmer & Neil Sharkey,

37pts: Ron Blake, Pommy English, Jim Pinfield & Brian Norris,

36pts: John Bawden, Terry Craven, Roger Glover, Vaughn Edwards & Ed Mackie,

35pts:Peter Wyatt, Darryl Chandler (a bit suss), Peter Walters, Michael Gossip & Bill Leonard,

34pts: Mark Buckle, Ken Berrigan & Doug Christison,

33pts: Ross Ellen, Frank Thelan, Dave Lawler, Graham Morrow, Ross White, Merv Haines, Graham Real & Garry Castle and,

32pts: Marcus Morse, Trevor Barry & Lionel Law

Michael Taylor had an unforgettable eagle on the 13th and was rewarded with 2 balls.

LADIES:

Winner: Sandy Caplick on 36 pts

Runner Up: Glenda Thomas c/b on 35 pts

BALL RUNDOWN:

35pts: Lois Tait

33pts: Suda Woodward

32pts: Jaqui Hall, Kay Bergiel & Kay Cleland

30pts: Jane Taylor & Liz Edmonds and

29pts: Andrina Wilson, Doreen Law & Jane Gryg.

Louis Siedle`s Passing & Funeral Information

 Hi Members,

It is with much regret that I inform you that Louis Siedle passed away last night at 9pm at the Gordonvale Palliative Care Facility. Louis has had a very hard year with his health and it has been a very difficult struggle for him but he has finally moved on to the golf course in heaven where the greens are true and the fairways are lush.

Louis acted in every committee position on the FNQVGA Committee for many many years and was instrumental in getting this blog up and running. His leadership and guidance to me personally has been invaluable and I will miss him dearly. I have been informed that his service will be at the crematorium but unsure when, please check notices in the paper for further notification and if I am advised I will post a blog immediately.

I have just been advised that Louis will be cremated at the Mt Sheridan Crematorium Chapel on Thursday 26 Nov at 10am. This will be a memorial service only and there can only be a maximum of 25 people inside the crematorium but plenty of room outside for those wishing to attend and pay their respects.

Louis`s passing is a huge loss to all of us golfers in the FNQ and on behalf of all members, committee past and present our deepest sympathies go out to his family.

Rest in peace Louis.

Robin