President's Message 31st October 2011

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:........................................................

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Results Half Moon Bay GC 31st October 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.