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.