President's Report & Results Millaa Millaa 24 July

Hi All,

We had 55 Members arise early today and travel to the Tablelands and try their luck at Millaa Millaa Golf Course. The early part of the day was cool and overcast and generally, the weather stayed that way for most of the morning before a misty rain started and stayed for the latter part of the game. The course was in good condition and again it seems remarkable to me how these smaller clubs with limited resources can produce and present the courses in the condition they do. Our thanks go to Don McHardie, Hughie behind the bar and to Patsy who looked after us with tea, coffee and raisin toast when we arrived.

The 55 stalwarts, who consisted of 42 men and 13 ladies, were competing in the second round of the Patron’s Trophy which is held over the nine-hole courses at which we play. We had some very good scores and these are detailed below in the Results. Again, our organisation was very well supported by Darren Golder, the franchise owner of DRUMMOND GOLF, CAIRNS, one of our long-term and valued sponsors. Winners are reminded that the voucher they will receive have an expiry date of one month unless a later date can be negotiated with Darren.

Whilst we had no new Members join this week, it was great to welcome for another stint with us, Rex and Joy White from Wingham in N.S.W. They have been continuing visitors to the F.N.Q. Vets for a number years now, enjoying the winter sunshine. Unfortunately, at the same time we were welcoming Rex and Joy, we were saying a fond farewell to, Rhoda and Lance Pedrana, another pair of “Grey Nomads” from N.S.W. We wish them a safe trip back South.

It was great to see the numbers of members who stayed after the game. Even though some may have been a little damp and a bit chilly, no doubt the obvious camaraderie of all made things more pleasant.

Next week’s game is at Half Moon Bay. I have spoken to Greg, the Manager, and he has told me that members will be able to pre-order food in the same way as last visit. We will be competing in another round of the Consistency Trophy.

See you there,

Greg

“El Presidente”.

TODAY’S RESULTS

MEN

DIVISION I

Winner: Russ Gill, 43 points.

Runner Up: Peter Clarke, 37 points.

DIVISION II

Winner: Brian Norris, 39 points.

Runner Up: Darryl DeClifford, 38 points.

BALL RUNDOWN:

37 Points: Rick Gooderham, Brian Rowan, Peter Johnston.

36 Points: Peter Edmonds.

35 Points: Ross Ellen, Vaughan Smith, Keith Schirmer.

34 Points: Dennis Lankester, Tom Finch, Lionel Law, Graham Roberts.

33 Points: Neil Sharkey, Bruce Jenner, John Lombard, Robin Tonks.

N.T.P.’s: 1/10th John Hall, 5/14^th Peter Clark, 6/15^th Lance Pedrana.

LADIES

Winner: Tessa Meyer, 37 points.

Runner Up: Lois Tait, 36 points.

BALL RUNDOWN:

35 Points: Suda Woodward.

34 Points: Joy White.

32 Points: Liz Edmonds.

31 Points: Andrina Wilson.

30 Points: Maria Ling.

N.T.P.’s: 1/10th Suda Woodward, 5/14^th Tracy Dickinson, 6/15^th Tessa Meyer.