Season's Greetings

 FNQVGA extends the warmest Seasons Greeting to all its members, family and friends.

We hope you have survived the last week of meteorological mayhem as best as possible.

Stay safe and see you in  the New Year. 

Summer of Golf Millaa Millaa Cancelled

 The Summer of Golf round set down for Millaa Millaa has been cancelled for obvious reasons.

The next round is set down for Atherton Golf Club on Tuesday 2 January 2024

SUMMER OF GOLF MAREEBA TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER

 

The Summer of Golf moves to Mareeba this Tuesday (Jasper permitting).

Tess off from 8.00am

Open to all players , not just veteran Golfers.

Which one of these is not a kanagroo.

SUMMER OF GOLF 23/24

 

23/24 SUMMER OF GOLF
Date	Venue	Type
5/12/2023	Atherton	SOG
12/12/2023	Mareeba	SOG
19/12/2023	Millaa Millaa	SOG
2/01/2024	Atherton	SOG
9/01/2024	Mareeba	SOG
16/01/2024	Millaa Millaa	SOG
23/01/2024	Atherton	SOG
30/01/2024	Mareeba	FNQ VETS
6/02/2024	Millaa Millaa	SOG
13/02/2024	Gordonvale	FNQ VETS
20/02/2024	Atherton	SOG
27/02/2024	Half Moon Bay	FNQ VETS
5/03/2024	Mareeba	SOG
12/03/2024	Atherton	FNQ VETS
19/03/2024	Millaa Millaa	SOG
TEE OFF FROM 8AM

SUMMER OF GOLF AHERTON TUESDAY 5 DECEMBER 2023

 

 Summer of Golf commences this Tuesday at Atherton Golf Club 

Tee off from 8am

Green Fee $15

Please Note: The Summer of Golf is run by the three clubs involved , Mallaa Millaa, Atherton and Mareeba, and is open to all golfers not just Veteran Golfers

Long serving Committee Members retire.

 Deserving of Gold Star awards long serving FNQVGAcommittee members Lois Tait and Russ Gill have finally stepped down for the committee in 2024. This means they haven't given up golf- they are just going to enjoy it more.

Russ and Lois with outgoing Pete and incoming Pete

 

 

This means that there are vacancies on the committee for members who might be able see their clear to join. Dont be shy!

Presentations Cairns Golf Club and Championship Results.

 The presentation of trophies and the results of the FNQVGA Championships was held at our end of season luncheon on Tuesday 28 November. A lively and appreciative crowd was in attendance

Drummond Golf FNQVGA Championships

Mens A Grade Champion Neal Arnott presented by Tylan Davies from Drummond Golf

Ladies Champion Liz Edmonds with Drummond Golf's Tylan Davies

Championship results

MENS

A Grade      Gross                    Neal Arnott

                    Gross R/up            Peter Brereten

                    Nett Winner          Ken Berrigan

                    Nett R/Up             Dennis Vohland 

B Grade        Gross                  Des Jones

                    Gross R/Up           Bert Smith

                    Nett Winner          Peter Walters

                    Nett R/Up            Peter Doherty 

C Grade      Gross                   Barry Pike

                    Gross R/Up          Peter Johnston

                    Nett Winner         John Pilbin   

                     Nett R/Up           Jim Pinfield

LADIES

Gross Winner        Liz Edmonds

Gross R/Up           Doreen Law

Nett Winner          Lily Schirmer   

Nett R/Up             Kay Bergiel

 

CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHIES.

Jan Siedle presents Ken Berrigan with the Louis Siedle Memorial Trophy for Mens Gross Over 70 winner

  

Dave Lawler presents Des Jones with the Dave Lawler Trophy for Mens Gross winner over 75.

 

Tylan Davies from Drummond Golf presents Lily Schirmer with the Shirley Fieldhouse Shield for Ladies Nett winner.

And for those with strong staying lines- the Consistency Trophies

Mens Consistency trophy being presented to winner Peter Walters by new FNQVGA President Peter Clarke

 

Ladies Consistency winner Dee Kottnig

The Patrons Trophy for the best performance on the 9 Hole courses we play at won By Ron Blake. Presented by Patron and Life member Claud Clark

We had two Hole-in Ones this year.

Ed Mackie holed out on the 8th in Mossman

 

Keith Schirmer found the hole with one shot on the 16th at Half Moon Bay

FNQVDGA thanks its major sponsor Drummond Golf for the wonderful support we receive.

Results Cairns Tuesday 28 November 2023

 A shrill air-horn blast signaled the start of an 18 hole Stableford event to wind up the FNQVGA  golfing year, admittedly not as romantic as a shotgun retort, but more practical even for a shotgun start! 87 players (69 men and 18 ladies ) braved the heat and humidity, and some pretty good scores were recorded. 

Thanks to Anton and his helpers in the Pro Shop for getting us away in buggies; to Jess, Tatiana and Jemima for quenching the thirst. 

We were honorer to have with us today Dr Nathan Bridge from Chiropractic Works,  Tylan Davies from major sponsor Drummond Golf and Jan Siedle to present the Louis Siedle Memorial Trophy.

Our sponsor was Reef Casino.

Today's Results

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Ken Berrigan on 41 pts

Runner Up: Evert Van Kleef  40  pts(C/B)

3rd Place Eric Haworth 40pts

Division 2

Winner: Rich Michalski 41 pts

Runner up:  Peter Edmonds  on 38 pts  

3rd Place Dave Jackson 37 pts (C/B)

NTPs: 

No2   Dave Gange No 8 Allen Dredge No 14 Peter Brereten 

No 17 Peter Edmonds

Ball Rundown:

46 pts Nathan Bridge (Sponsor)

 39 pts Ross Ellen  Des Jones  Steve Day  Pommy English

38pts Ron Blake

37 pts: Warren Gallagan  Dennis Vohland  Dave Lawler  Kevin Walsh  Wazza Berry  Neil Sharkey  John Bawden

36 pts: Bill Eden Keith Schirmer John Pinfield

35 pts Tom McEwen  Ed Mackie Jack Murray  Peter Brereten  Peter Wyatt  Keith Hillier

 

LADIES

Winner: Ali Gibson   40 pts

Runner Up: Gail Wright   39 pts 

3rd Place  Jill Matthews 36 (C/B)

NTPs: 

No 2 Liz Edmonds No 8 Jill Matthews No 14  Andrina Christison  No17Liz Edmonds

Ball Rundown:

36pts Dee Kottnig

35 pts Doreen Law  Suki Jung

33pts Kay Bergiel

32 pts Di Diversi  Cath Coverdale  Lois Tait Andrina Christison

Next Week: Summer of Golf commences at Atherton was an 8am start.

Mens Div 1 winner Ken Berrigan with Peter Clarke

Mens Div 1 Runner up Evert van Kleef

Mens Div 2 winner Rich Michalski

Mens Div 2 RUp Peter Edmonds

Ladies winner Ali Gibson

Ladies runner up Gail Wright

X-Mas Lunch and Presentations Cairns 28 November 2023

 Cairns Golf Club  Tuesday 28 November  18 Hole Stableford 

Shotgun start at 7.30 am. Nominate from 6.30am

Followed by Lunch and Presentation of Trophies for 2023.

Cost: $35 for Golf and lunch.

Results MAREEBA TUESDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2023

 A good field of 52 players (44 men and 8 ladies) played in warm and humid conditions following the AGM in Mareeba this morning. A shotgun start ensured a good group in the clubhouse for the presentation of trophies and some per-Christmas celebrations. 

We had two new members today Danny Bradley from Mareeba and Russell "Pup" Hilder from Atherton. Welcome to you both.

Thank you to the Mareeba Club, including Owen, Debbie  and Cathy for the service in the Clubhouse , and Karl and Jim for the presentation of the course- the greens were a pleasure to put on.

Our sponsor today was the very generous Brothers Leagues Club. 

TODAY`s RESULTS:

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Ron Blake on 35pts

Runner Up: John Gregan  on 32pts (C/B)

Division 2

Winner: Zbig Bergiel on 39 pts

Runner Up  Bob Adams  on 36 pts.

NTPs: 

No 4 Bruce Jenner  No 8 Tim Hollman No  11 Dave Lawler  No 13 Mick Gossip

Ball Rundown:

34pts: George Atkinson

33pts: Mick Gossip Garry Castle

32pts:Brian Hughes Dennis Vohland

31pts: Ken Baker Ernie Bingham Bruce Jenner  Peter Edmonds 

LADIES

Winner: Lily Schirmer  on 32pts CB

Runner Up:Dee Kottnig on 31 pts

NTPs: 

No 4 Janeen Smith No 8 Dee Kottnig No 11 Janeen Smith No 13 Andrina Wilson

Ball Rundown:

28ptsAndrina Christison

27 pts Janeen Smith

Next game Cairns  Tuesday 4 April  Single Stableford   

 

Next week: X-Mas breakup and trophy presentation. 18 hole Single Stableford , shotgun start from 7.30am 

Div 1 mens winner Ron Blake with 2024 President Peter Clarke 

 

Div 2 Runner up Bob Adams 

The happiest octogenarian in the Club Lily Schirmer wins the Ladies 

, President Pete looks happy too!

Ammended Result Monday November 6 Half Moon Bay

Kenny Berrigan winning Div 1 Mens with Peter Clarke

 Your scribe would like to correct an error in last weeks Blog. Kenny Berrigan was the Div 1 Mens winner on  a count back. Oopps!

Results GORDONVALE Tuesday 14 NOVEMBER.

 Warm but not unpleasant conditions meet FNQVGA golfers in GORDONVALE this morning. We had 65 players (56 men and 9 ladies) including Rod Ingram from Innisfail and new member Bill Kirkwood from Cardwell, welcome Bill.

A big thank you to Manager Elliott and his helpers Lorine and May, merci beaucoup. And congratulations to  GORDONVALE for the presentation of the course, all maintainer by volunteers.

A highlight of the day was our Mens Div2 winner, 86year old Graham Real who shot an 83 off the stick to demoralize the opposition with 44 stableford points. An eagle on the par 5 6th by Ross Ellen was also  meritorious. 

Our very generous sponsors for the day were Hotel Reef Casino, remember to gamble responsibly.

Tuesday's Official Results:

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Evert Van Kleef on 41 pts (On a count back to last hole)

Runner Up: Steve Day   41  pts

Division 2

Winner: Graham  Real 44 pts

Runner up:  George Atkinson on 40 pts

NTPs: 

No5  Mal Meadows No 8 George Studham No 14 Darryl Chandler 

No 17 Dennis Vohland  Eagle on 6th to Ross Ellen

Ball Rundown:

39 pts  Bill Eden  Warren Galligan  Keith Schirmer  Zbig Bergiel

38 pts Glen Averoff

37 pts Dennis Vohland

36 pts  Rich Michalski Gordon Falconer  Dave Jackson

35 pts Tony Calcutt  Ken Berrigan  Doug Christison  Ian Schofield  John Gregan

34 pts Kevin Walsh  Tim Hollman  John Richards  Allan Dredge  Mick Gossip

LADIES

Winner: Lily Schirmer  35 pts

Runner Up: Edna Atkinson   32 pts

NTPs: 

No 5 Andrina Christison No 8 Lois Tait No 14  Jill Matthews  

No17 Andrina Christison 

Ball Rundown:

30 pts  Janeen Smith

29 pts Lois Tait

28pts Sheryl Haworth

Next Week  AGM Mareeba Shot gun start following meeting

Please nominate between 7and 8am when meeting starts

Perennial Runner Up Steve Day on 41 pts.

Graham Real shooting 3 below his age off the bat.

Its not a Blog without Lily!

TUESDAY 14 NOVEMBER. GORDONVALE

 We are down to the last three games for the Year. Where has the year gone?

Tuesday 14 November. GORDONVALE Tee off from 7am

Tuesday 21 November.  AGM. MAREEBA  Shotgun start following meeting Nominate from 7am. Meeting 8.00am. Last years meeting took 23 minutes.

Tuesday 28 November . CAIRNS   X-MAS Break up and presentation of Awards. Shotgun star.

Results Monday 6 November 2023 Half Moon Bay

 

Plenty of winners and a Hole-in-One at Half Moon Bay on the eve of the Melbourne Cup. 53 players (43 men and 10 ladies) players for trophies sponsored by Roger Glover. We had one new member Mal Meadows from HMB. Welcome. We needed a count back to separate Ken Berrigan and Steve Day both with 41 points in Div 1 and Keith Schirmer aced the 132m 16 Hole to make his day. And Ali Gibson just scraped in with 42 pts to win the ladies!!!

Thank you also to Daniel in the Pro Shop and the green staff who had the course in excellent conditions , especially the greens that were a pleasure to putt on.

It takes a committee of about 10 members to make the FNQVGA work each week and each year, and so far we only have 3 nomination for next year. So if you can see your way clear to put your hand up, ask for a nomination next week at Gordonvale.

TUESDAY`s RESULTS:

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Ken Berrigan on 41pts( C/B)

Runner Up: Steve Day  41 pts 

Division 2

Winner: Jim Pinfield 38 pts

Runner up:  John Gregan  on 36 pts.

NTPs: 

No 4  Peter Walters  No 9 Keith Schirmer No 11 Ken Berrigan No 16 Keith Schirmer (HIO)

Ball Rundown:

38 pts: Keith Schirmer

35pts: Ron Sylvester  Mick Gossip  Garry Castle  Glen Averkoff  Tony Calcutt

34 pts:Marcus Morse  Dave Jackson  Doug Nerwitt  Zbig Bergeil

33pts: Peter Johnston  George Studham

LADIES

Winner:Ali Gibson  41pts

Runner Up: Lily Schirmer 33 pts(C/B)

NTPs: 

No 4 Liz Edmonds No 9 Doreen Law  No11 Belle Gillan   No16 Doreen Law

Ball Rundown:

33 pts Doreen Law

32 pts   Belle Gillan Liz Edmonds  Maureen Gossip

Next Week  Gordonvale Golf Club 

Mens Div 1 Runner up Steve Day on countback with President elect Peter Clarke

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Hole in One on the 132m 16th  Keith Schirmer.

Just on the verge of over heating on the 1st.

Monday before Melbourne Cup 6 November Half Moon Bay

 FNQVGA is at Half Moon Bay on Monday to play a single Stableford sponsored by a very generous Roger Glover.

Tee off from 7am

Edmonton back hoe operator leads his horse Shocking winner back into the enclosure after winning the 149th Cup. Doesn't get much better than that!

Results Cairns Tuesday 31 October 2023

 77 players (59 men and 18 ladies) enjoyed the warm but still pleasant conditions at the Cairns Golf Club this morning in playing  a 18 Hole Stableford competition sponsored by generous member Rich Michalski.  You may not know that Rich and his regular playing partner Keith Hillier were involved in a bingle at Gordonvale several weeks ago, when the buggy they were driving came into collision with a palm tree stump on the 13th fairway. Both players were propelled out of the buggy and came to rest  on the fairway. It was thought  that the only casualty at the time was Rich's putter, which was snapped in half during his ejection from the buggy.  Keith however , did receive some extensive bruising to his chest region and is having a few months off. Get well soon Keith! Under Rule 4.1a(1)/2 Rich was entitled to make strokes with the damaged club for the rest of the round without penalty.

A big thank you to the Cairns Club today for making us feel most welcome and we understand the challenge of scheduling course maintenance and keeping the course playable and open.

Today's Results

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Tony Calcutt on 40 pts(CB))

Runner Up: Ross Ellen  40  pts

Division 2

Winner: Garry Castle 40 pts (CB)

Runner up:  Bill Eden  on 40 pts  (C/B)

NTPs: 

No2   Ken Baker No 8 George Studham No 14 Mick Gossip 

No 17 Ross Ellen

Ball Rundown:

 40 pts Bill Leonard   Lionel Law   Jack Murray

39pts  Bruce Jenner

38 pts: Darryl Chandler  Evert Van Kleef John Richards

37 pts: Bruce Jenner

36 pts George Atkinson Zbig Bergiel  Bill Foster  Peter Johnson  Russ Gill

35 pts Mick Gossip Peter Clarke Kev Walsh

34 pts Neil Sharkey  Brian Smith  John Pilbin  Pommy English  Peter Wyatt  Ian McLeod-Carey  

LADIES

Winner: Di Diversi   38 pts (C/B)

Runner Up: Dee Kottnig  38 pts

NTPs: 

No 2 Suda Woodward No 8 Andrina Christison(In he Hole) No 14  Andrina Christison  No17 Kay Bergiel

Ball Rundown:

36pts Gill Matthews

35 pts Suda Woodward  Andrina Christison Liz Edmonds

33pts Cath Coverdale Lois Tait  Lily Schirmer

Next Week: Please note Monday (before the Melbourne Cup) HMB

Tee off from 7am.

Mens Div 1 R/Up Ross Ellen with Sponsor Rich Michalski

                                            Rich congratulated Ladies Winner Di Diversi