HALF MOON BAY TUESDAY 1 OCTOBER SINGLE STABLEFORD

 

Generous veteran golfer Steve Willis sponsors this weeks FNQVGA single stableford for Ladies and Men at Half Moon bay this Tuesday October 1.

Tee off from 7am after nominations open at 6.30am.

TUESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER

 

33 players, consisting of 30 male and 5 ladies made their way up the mountain to the Millaa Millaa GC to play the final round of the Patrons Trophy yesterday Tuesday 24th September. Sponsored by the FNQ VGA. We were met by Marg who supplied tea, coffee & toast which was greatly appreciated and also Don who organised the course and the carts.  Always a pleasure to travel to Millaa Millaa. 

The day started off overcast but cleared to a sunny warm day, the course was in great condition although the greens were a bit challenging.  But if anybody had seen these greens about a month ago after having been knocked about during the prolonged wet and to see the improvement is quite remarkable.  We commend the volunteers at Millaa Millaa GC.

Scores on the whole were quite good for the day with our new member from Ravenshoe GC Reg Dwyer carding a very nice round on a countback to local Ross Ellen. Both had 38 points so obviously they were reading the greens without much problem.

Edna Atkinson took out the ladies from Ali Gibson.

TODAY`S RESULTS:

MENS:

One Division only

Winner: Reg Dwyer 38 pts (C/B)

Runner Up: Ross Ellen 38 pts

NTPs: 

No 1 Brian Hughes No 5 Dennis Vohland No 10 Col Johannsen 

No 14 Skinner 

Ball Rundown:

37 pts: Mick Grumley 

36 pts: Peter Walters

34 pts: Rick Gooderham 

33 pts: Don McHardie Dennis Vohland

32 pts: Darryl Chandler Al Clarke

31 pts: Chris Ireland

LADIES

Winner: Edna Atkinson 32 pts

Runner Up: Ali Gibson 31 pts

NTPs: 

No 1 Ali Gibson No 5 Lois Tate No 10 Ali Gibson  

No 14 Ali Gibson

Ball Rundown:

30 pts Lois Tate Andrina Christison  

26 pts Sheryl Haworth

Ali Gibson ladies runner up with Reg Dwyer mens winner

Next week FNQ VGA go to Half Moon Bay GC playing a Single Stableford, kindly sponsored by Steve Willis.  See you all there from 6.30am for a 7.00am tee off.

MILLAA MILLAA TUESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER

 

This Tuesday 24th September the FNQ Vets are off to Millaa Millaa to ring the bell! 

We play the all important third and final round of the Patrons Trophy.  The weather forecast is promising to bring a magnificent day so we would like to see good numbers turn up to support this friendly Southern Tableland club.

PLEASE NOTE: See you there from 7.30am for an 8.00am tee off.

HALF MOON BAY RESULTS TUESDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER

 

It is often said that we live in the Wet Tropics and without a shadow of a doubt 2024 has truly lived up to that title. Today at Half Moon Bay GC in the middle of September, the rain just kept coming!

FNQ Vet members are to be commended for their perseverance as in conditions that are synonymous with ducks,  57 players consisting of 49 men and 8 ladies took to the course.  Apart from the bunkers being out of play the course was in really good condition, which is a credit to the Club and the greens staff. We would like to thank Brady and Mike for getting us out on the course and ready to play despite a few hiccups due to tech issues.

Today we welcomed three visitors - Ernie Lesley and John & Clare Sorensen from Levin on New Zealand's North Island. Also George Van Merch  from South Africa and David Hayne from Southern Golf Club in Victoria. It just goes to show that our visiting international golfers won't be put off by a bit of inclement weather.  We also had one new member Paul Duffell from Half Moon Bay GC.

Today we played a Single Stableford which was the last round of the Consistency Series.  We would like to thank our fantastic sponsors Brothers Leagues Club for their valued support once again. We encourage our members to visit Brothers at every opportunity for a great dining and entertainment experience.

TODAY`S RESULTS:

MENS

Division 1:

Winner: David Lawler 40 pts

Runner Up: Tony Newling 37 pts (C/B)

Division 2:

Winner: Garry Castle 41 pts

Runner Up: Paul Duffell 40 pts

NTPs: 

No 4 Stephen Day No 9 Tim Holman No 11 Doug Newitt 

No 16 Morris Van Merch 

Ball Rundown:

37 pts: Trevor Barry Doug Newitt Dennis Voland Ed Mackie

36 pts: Stephen Day Daniel Cox Robin Jefferies  

34 pts: Mark Davidson George Brew John Tehan

LADIES

Winner: Heather Forster 38 pts

Runner Up: Ali Gibson 37 pts

NTPs: 

No 4 Chris Newling No 9 Ali Gibson No 11 Ali Gibson

No 16 Kathy Small

Ball Rundown:

34 pts: Liz Edmonds Kathy Small  

Next week: We are off to Millaa Millaa to play the very important last round of the Patrons Trophy.

Ali Gibson Ladies Runner Up with Garry Castle Winner Mens Div 2

HALF MOON BAY TUESDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER

 

Tomorrow/Tuesday 17th September FNQ Vets will be hosted by Half Moon Bay GC, where from all reports the course is in fine condition, for a Single Stableford sponsored by The Reef Hotel Casino.

This is the last chance to record a good score for the Consistency Series.  Hope to see you all there from 6.30am onwards for the first gaggle out at 7.00am.

ATHERTON RESULTS TUESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER

 

Not sure if its the roadworks on the range roads to the Tablelands, which are under constant Stop n Go, but our roll up to Atherton GC yesterday was rather disappointing with a total field of only 35 men and 6 ladies. 

However those who made the journey enjoyed a beautiful mild day on a golf course that was in tip top condition.  Brendan Clark (greenkeeper) and his volunteers are to be commended for the preparation of the greens which one would need to travel far afield to find better putting surfaces. Thanks also to ever-ready bunny Irish and Cheryl who were there to greet us, get us underway and to provide their usual welcoming hospitality.

On the subject of the Atherton GC, nominations for the FNQ Golf Senior Open next week on the 18th & 19th September are still open.  Contact the Club on 4091 1283.

Today we played a Single Stableford, sponsored by Darren and his team at Drummond Cairns for the second last round of the Consistency Trophy. Please be sure to visit the store for all your golfing needs. 

We had one member re-join which brings our numbers to 178 members which is on par with last year.  Welcome back Brian Brown. Hopefully with 11 games left to play, we can throw the cast net and get a few more members by year's end.

Today's winner was Bert Smith,  which makes this a special achievement given that Bert turns 90 years of age this coming Thursday. He should be an inspiration to us all, I will certainly be happy to be playing golf, let alone winning comps when I hit 90! Happy Birthday Bert for Thursday from all the Vets.

Birthday boy Bert with President Pete

TODAY`S RESULTS:

MENS:

Winner: Bert Smith 39 pts

Runner Up: Neil Arnott 36 pts

NTPs: 

No 3 Peter Doherty No 9 John Bawden No 11 Darryl Chandler 

No 18 Charlie Bewick 

Ball Rundown:

35 pts: Peter Doherty 

34 pts: Dave Jackson Mick Gossip Bruce Jenner Brian Brown 

33 pts: Ernie Bingham Mick Grumley Ross Ellen Rick Gooderham Tim Hollman

32 pts: Peter Clarke (pays to be on committee)

LADIES

Winner: Doreen Law 34 pts

Runner Up: Lois Tate 31 pts

NTPs: 

No 3 Doreen Law No 9 Lois Tate No 11 Dee Kottnig

No 18 Chris Newling

Ball Rundown:

29 pts: Ali Gibson  

28 pts: Lily Schirmer

25 pts: Dee Kottnig Christine Newling

All Ladies received a ball for attending.

Next week is the final round of the Consistency Series and your last chance to get a good score in to add to your accumulating total. 

ATHERTON TUESDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER

This coming Tuesday 10th September the FNQ Vets are moving onto one of the gems of the north, the Atherton GC to play the 2nd last round of the Consistency Series.  Hope to see as many as possible make the trip up to play this well maintained and picturesque golf club.

For cart bookings please contact the Club on 4091 1283.

 

Queensland Government Grant Acknowledgement

 

The Queensland Government provided $2,500 to the Far North Queensland Veteran Golfers Association (FNQVGA) to purchase a laptop computer and MiScore system to enable Queenslanders to participate in sport and recreation activities.

The FNQVGA wishes to thank the Queensland Government and the Department of Sport & Recreation for this grant.  It will enable our Association to accurately record and register scoring systems for our weekly golfing competitions in a timely manner.  And importantly supports our volunteers and playing members to save a great deal of time and add to their enjoyment of the sport.

BABINDA RESULTS TUESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER

We arrived early to Babinda GC and were quickly served fresh bun loaf with tea & coffee to prepare us for our round.  And the hospitality just kept on coming with a wonderful lunch of home cooked corned beef on bakery bread sandwiches with refreshments.  A big thank you to Patsy, Bernadette, Lorraine, Addi and Gabrielle and the team for always taking such good care of FNQ Vets when we travel down to their Club.

On the subject of thanks, Dave the Greenskeeper along with Paul, Chris and John had the course looking fantastic and in prime condition after such a long tedious wet and was a pleasure to play in such sublime sunny conditions.

As mentioned in the earlier Blog, Babinda GC is a very challenging little course as a few of our new members found out, with the strategically placed "can't see" drains crisscrossing the fairways, it really makes it a thinkers course. One of the drains almost claimed a casualty with one of our members Di, as she tried to retrieve her ball and got sucked into the mud down to her knees and had to be snigged out! Hospitality was again shown by the Club when they cleaned Di up - and her shoes - and gave her a spare set to complete the round. You just don't get that anywhere and that's the reason we love to support these small country clubs.

Tuesday we played a Single Stableford for the 2nd Round of the Patrons Trophy which was sponsored by our valued sponsor Cazalys Cairns. We had 48 players - 36 Men and 12 Ladies.

TODAY`S RESULTS:

MENS:

One Division only

Winner: Peter McMenamin 37 pts

Runner Up: Tony Newling 36 pts

NTPs: 

No 2 Bruce Jenner No 5 Al Clarke No 11 Jack Murray 

No 14 George Atkinson 

Ball Rundown:

33 pts: Al Clarke 

32 pts: Jack Murray Daniel Cox George Atkinson Dennis Volhand Gazza Brown Peter Clarke 

31 pts: Rick Gooderman Dave Horton Ed Mackie

LADIES

Winner: Dee Kottnig 36 pts

Runner Up: Edna Atkinson 32 pts

NTPs: 

No 2 Chris Newling No 5 Heather Forster No 11 Doreen Law  

No 14 Edna Atkinson

Ball Rundown:

31 pts Chris Newling  

30 pts Doreen Law

26 pts Sheryl Howarth

25 pts Lily Schirmer

Captain Bruce with Tuesday's winners -

Dee Kottnig Edna Atkinson & Peter McMenamin

Beautiful 9th/18th fairway... 

beware out there is a "can't see" drain!!

Next Week: FNQ Vets travel to Atherton GC for a Single Stableford which will be the second last round in the Consistency Series. See you all there.
 

BABINDA TUESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER

 

This Tuesday 3rd September FNQ Vets are off to the picturesque yet challenging Babinda GC with the Bellenden Ker ranges as our backdrop. Come on down and enjoy the great hospitality of this welcoming Club.