COUCH CHARITY GOLF DAY.

 Perhaps you can see your way clear to support this golf day.

 

 

 

 

RESULTS GORDONVALE TUESDAY 15 JULY.

What a glorious day for golf at Gordonvale this morning!

 

 Another great turn out of 69 golfers (55 men and 14 ladies)who  had an enjoyable  day playing a single stableford on the ever-improving Gordonvale Golf Course this morning. Thanks to Mel and Connor in the pro shop for making sure the field was ready to start on time. And , a big congratulations to the green keeping staff for the presentation of the course. It continues to improve with each of our visits.

Our very generous sponsor today was Brothers Leagues Club. Fratelli's Cafe Bar and restaurant offers an all-day dining destination. Open 7 days from 9am to 9pm, they serve up globally inspired dishes that are as delicious as they are photogenic(see the website). From light bites like fresh pastries, wraps, and gourmet salads to wood-fired pizzas on house-made dough, every meal is crafted by their talented chefs. Pair your dish with barista-made coffee, premium wines, or cocktails. Craving comfort food? Explore their  pastas, seafood, and signature mains – all served with no public holiday surcharge. Discover a fresh dining experience in Cairns – where flavour meets style. 

TODAY`s RESULTS:

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Doug Christison on 37pts 

Runner Up: Peter Clarke 36 pts(C/B)

Division 2

Winner: Tim Hollman on 39 pts 

Runner up: Ian Tindall  on 35 pts.

NTPs: 

No 5 Pup Hilder  No 8 Neal Arnott No 14 Mal Meadows  No 17 Grant Turner

Ball Rundown:

36pts: Peter Walters  Peter Brereten

35pts: Russ Gill  Russell Hilder

34pts: Rich Michalski Chris Ireland Ken Berrigan  Evert Van Kleef Darryl Chandler

33pts: Charlie Bewick Peter Dalziel Dave Jackson

32 pts Eric Haworth Ian MacLeod Carey Shane Vale Peter Jackson.

 

LADIES

Winner: Andrina Christison on 33pts

Runner Up: Heather Forster  on 32 pts(C/B)

NTPs: 

No 5    Lyn Small  No 8  Lois Tait  No 14  Chris Trevenen No 17 Andrina Christison

Ball Rundown:

32pts Lily Schirmer 

31pts Hiroko Stuart

30pts Cheryl Piccone

28pts Toshie Suenaga Lyn Small  Di Diversi 

 

NEXT WEEK MAREEBA  GOLF CLUB CAZALYS Please note 8AM start.

 

Mens Div 1 Runner up Peter Clarke presented by Vice President Neal Arnott.

 

GORDONVALE TUESDAY 15 JULY STABLEFORD CONSISTENCY ROUND No 10

 Golf this week for the FNQVGA cohort is at the base of Walsh's Pyramid at the Gordonvale Golf Club where 9 holes are played within the rails of the Gordonvale Turf Club. Its Round 10 in the consistency series for ladies and men sponsored by the Brothers Leagues Club

Tee off from 7am, nominations open at 6.30 

FNQVGA CHAMPIONSHIPS  5 & 12 AUGUST CAIRNS GOLF CLUB 36 HOLES FOR MEN AND LADIES

Please note, that to be eligible for the Championships you must have played 3 individual FNQVGA events this year. So bear in mind there are only two more events before the 5 August start.

 

RESULTS CAIRNS GOLF CLUB TUESDAY 8 JULY.

 The largest field this year enjoyed perfect conditions at the Cairns Golf Club this morning. The 93 players (74 men and 19 ladies) were very appreciative of the extra bit of run on the fairways and the ever improving greens which have a nicely consistent surface. Thanks goes out to everyone in the Pro shop  and clubhouse for your assistance today.

We had 5 visitors today, John Burns from Cairns Club, Stephen Jones from Pine Rivers, Peter Clarke  (yes another one) from Future Golf, Gary Clarke from Pacific Dunes and Gary Meek returned from North Rocky. Brian Brown from the Atherton Club has rejoined after a slight hiatus. We also had two new member join today, Grant Turner and Yasuko Moote both from the Cairns Club.Welcome aboard. 

A special thank you to our major sponsor Drummond Golf Cairns. Just a reminder that the Drummond Golf vouchers won today have a 30 day lifespan, so get out there and cash them in. 

We wish our treasurer Bob Adams a very happy and safe two months holiday, well deserved. Unfortunately Dee Kottnig has resigned from the Management Committee. We thank Dee for the work she has done over the last two years.  And so we are looking for  someone to join the Committee, or just to help out on the Captains table over the next two months. Please make yourself known next week in Gordonvale. 

 

 

Today's Results

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Gordon Noble on 40 pts

Runner Up: Neal Arnott 37 pts

 

Division 2

Winner: Brian Hughes  37 pts (C/B)

Runner up:  John Bawden  on 37pts  

NTPs: 

No2  Gary Meek  No 8 George Cooley No 19 Russell Lawrence  

No 17 Muzza Goodman

Ball Rundown:

36  pts Colin Johannsen  Russell Lawrence Shane Vale

35 pts Charlie Bewick Bob Adams

34 pts Peter Brereten Chris Ireland Darryl Chandler  Bert Smith

33 pts Rich Michalski Alan Dwyer Peter Johnston Doug Christison  Mick Gossip Evert Van Kleef

32pts Eric Haworth Dave Lawler John Daley Muzza Goodman Ed Mackie.
 

LADIES

Winner: Kay Cleland   39 pts

Runner Up: Chris Trevenen 38 pts 

NTPs: 

No 2 Patti Ryan No 8 Di Diversi  No 19  Yasuko Moote 

No17 Yasuko Moote

Ball Rundown:

36pts Hiroko Stuart

31pts Patti Ryan

30 pts Yasuko Moote

29pts  Suki Jung Edna Atkinson Toshie Suenaga

 

NEXT WEEK : GORDONVALE  GOLF CLUB  7am Start

 

CAIRNS GOLF CLUB STABLEFORD CONSISTENCY SERIES

 We visit Cairns Golf Club this Tuesday 8 July for Round 9 in the Consistency series.

Tee off from 7am nominate from 6.30am

SPONSOR: DRUMMOND GOLF.

 

RESULTS INNISFAIL TUESDAY 1 JULY 2025

 A perfect day on the Cassowary Coast today, and a beautifully presented Innisfail Golf Course but 52 FNQVGA golfers (43 men and 9 ladies) struggled to come to terms with difficult pin positions, heavy air and a lack of run. Queensland blue couch greens in excellent condition require a different skill set for golfers to come out on top and the ever consistent trio of Keith Schirmer, George and Edna Atkinson show their consistency and resilience to take home the cookies.

Innisfail Golf Club always excels with its hospitality and today was no different. Thanks to the Cockles and bar staff for your help.

We had one new member today Scott Whybird from Atherton as well as a visitor from Cairns John Burns. 

Thanks to our Sponsors today Davidson Coaching.  

 

TODAY`s RESULTS:

 Mens Div 1

Winner: Keith Schirmer  on 37pts

Runner Up:Ian Street   on 35pts (C/B)

 

Mens Div 2 

Winner : George Atkinson  36 pts

Runner Up: Allan Dwyer 31pts

NTPs: 

Men  No 2 Mal Meadows No 7Peter Delziel No 11 Mal Meadows and No 16 was a greens too far for the men.

Ball Rundown:

35pts Peter Delziel

34 pts Daniel Cox 

31pts Alan Dwyer Greg Dowling Russ Gill

30pts Dave Jackson John Pilbin

29ptsEric Haworth Stephen Day Jack Murray Tim Hollman And Richo Richards

 

 LADIES

Winner  Edna Atkinson 32 pts

Runner Up: Glynis McGrath 28pts

 

NTPs: 

 No 2Glynis McGrath  No 7Lois Tait No 11 Lois Tait No 16 Skinner.

Ball Rundown

 27pts Andrina Christison Heather Forster

26 pts Patti Ryan 

Next Week Cairns Golf Club sponsored by Drummond Golf 

Mr Consistency Keith Schirmer wins the Mens Div 1 presented by Captain Bruce Jenner

 

 

Local knowledge might have helped Ladies Runner Up Glynis McGrath.

INNISFAIL GC TUESDAY JULY 1 - PATRONS TROPHY

 

 18 Hole Individual Stableford.   First Round Patrons Trophy Tuesday 1 July 2025

Innisfail Golf Club 

Tee off from 7am

Sponsor Davidson Coaching

Now the Winter Solstice has passed  the days will be getting longer, so more time to enjoy golf. Invite a friend to come to Innisfail on Tuesday- the only club we play at that is out of our Zone!

RESULTS ATHERTON 2 BALL AMBROSE TUESDAY 24 JUNE 2025

 

Another great field of 59 FNQVGA vets (47 men and 12 ladies) had a very enjoyable day on the links at Atherton  today. Well if we were at the end of Golf Links Toad it could be the "links." The course is certainly a picture and a considerable challenge. Congratulations to all those involved, and that includes Nikki in the Clubhouse.

We had one visitor from North Rockhampton , Gary Meek who teamed with new Member John Daley from Atherton to take home the spoils.Welcome to you both

Our generous sponsor today was the Reef Hotel Casino where luxury meets excitement and chances are you are about to lose! Play , stay , dine and eat in the heart of Cairns.

Mens Division 

Winners:Gary Meek and John Daley on 65.5 net

Runner Up: Daniel Cox and Peter Cruickshanks  66 net

NTPs: 

No 3 Peter Clarke  No 9 Andy Hynes No 11 Allen Dredge No 18 Gary Meek

Ball Rundown:

 66net: Russ Gill Colin Johannesen and Ian McLeod-Carey

66.5 John English and Ken Berrygan

66.75 Tom Vigor and Ernie Bingham

67.75 Chris Stewart and Greg Althause

 

Mixed Division

Winners: Lois Tait and Mark Buckle 67.75 net

Runner Up: Joy Westmore and Mark Buckle 70.25 net

NTPs: 

No 3 Key Bergeil No 9Joy Westmore No11 Joy Westmore    No18 Patti Ryan

 Ball Rundown

70.5 Doreen and Lionel Law

72.5 Chris Trevenen and Lyn Small 

Next Week : First round of the Patrons Trophy at Innisfail Golf Club sponsored by Davidson Coaching. This  is the only game we play out of our Zone supporting the 9 Hole Clubs.

Mixed division winners Mark Buckle and Lois Tait with Pres Pete.

 

 

 

ATHERTON TUESDAY 24 JUNE 2BALL AMBROSE

 FNQVGA travels to the beautiful Atherton Tablelands this Tuesday to play a 2Ball Ambrose sponsored by the Reef Hotel Casino. The Atherton Golf Club started their club championships on the weekend ,  and the course is in excellent condition, and the greens glacial. So come and see what the fuss is all about!

Tee off from 8am Nominations from 7.30am

Competition is in two divisions : Mens and Mixed/Ladies.  

Sponsor: Reef Hotel Casino.

 

 

Cirrocumulus clouds are common in winter and generally indicate fair, cold weather. And they're really cool looking.

 

 

QVGU STATE CARNIVAL BAGARA MON 20 AND TUES 21 OCTOBER

 The QVGU State Carnival will be held at the Bargara Golf Club in the beautiful Wide Bay Region of southern Queensland on Monday 20th October and Tuesday 21st October 2025.

The nomination form can be found at https://www.qvgu.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Nom-Form-State-Carnival-Bargara-2025.pdf

 

RESULTS HALF MOON BAY TUESDAY 17 JUNE.

Early scuds may have tested the first few tee times this morning , but, the day turned out to be a very pleasant one for FNQVGA golfers who played a single stableford in Round 8 in the consistency series. The Yorkeys Knob course is in excellent condition, thanks to all staff associated with its preparation. 

A good filed of 42 players (35 men 7 ladies) ignored the weatherman, and reaped the benefit. All grades required the use of the Australian ties system to decide the winners. 

WE had three new members join up today, Carl Fox, Greg Althaus and  John King, all from Half Moon Bay- Welcome!

Once again we thank our major sponsor Drummond Golf Cairns. Why not drop in and checkout the new Alfred Street Manunda  location.

 

TODAY`S RESULTS:

MENS

Division 1:

Winner: Shane Vale  36 pts (C/B)

Runner Up: Peter Brereten 36pts

Division 2:

Winner: Michael Gossip 39 pts (C/B)

Runner Up: Keith Schirmer 39pts

NTPs: 

No 4 Mick Gossip  No 9 Peter Clarke No 11 Peter Clarke 

No 16 Peter Brereten

Ball Rundown:

35 pts: Ian McLeod-Carey Neal Arnott

34 pts: George Studham Ron Sylvester Peter Clarke Greg Althaus Marcus Morse Warren Galligan

33 pts: Russell Gill Andy Hynes

32 pts Dennis Vohland 

31 pts Ken Berrigan George Atkinson Ron Blake

30 pts Chris Ireland 

LADIES

Winner: Joy Westmore 32 pts (C/B)

Runner Up: Edna Atkinson 32 pts

NTPs: 

No 4  Joy Westmore No 9 Lyn Small No 11 Lyn Small

No 16 Lyn Small

Ball Rundown:

27 pts: Gail Wright 

26 pts  Lyn Small

25 pts Lily Schirmer Kathy Small

 

NEXT WEEK ATHERTON GOLF CLUB 2BALL AMBROSE 

8AM START

    Mens Div 1 winner,  HMB Club Captain Shane Vale

 

 

Div 1 Runner up Peter Brereten

 

Mens Div2 Winner Mick Gossip

 

 

Ladies winner Edna Atkinson.

CONSISTENCY TROPHY STANDINGS AFTER ROUND 7

    

The Consistency Trophy is awarded to the FNQVGA member who has the best aggregate stableford score for 10 rounds of the 15 rounds available. Below is the progress for the top 50 men and 20 Ladies.

The first row in the table is the Handicap at the last round played. 

MENS

1	Neal ARNOTT	7	41	30	30	30	34	33	32	230
2	Ron BLAKE	17	31	26	28	34	31	33	35	218
3	Peter CLARKE	14	31	29	28	32	33	33	31	217
4	Keith SCHIRMER	19	32	28	32	25	32	36	29	214
5	John BAWDEN	22	29	28	36	19	23	28	35	198
6	George STUDHAM	22	27	22	21	33	27	32	28	190
7	Tim HOLLMAN	20	27	31	28	23	25	28	25	187
8	John PILBIN	33	27	23	22	23	25	34	28	182
9	Dennis VOHLAND	12	29	33		38	32	41	34	207
10	Dave JACKSON	20	26	34	25	32	35	33		185
11	Douglas CHRISTISON	18	31	31	32	28	24	33		179
12	Edward MACKIE	15	37	24	30	28		26	31	176
13	Rich MICHALSKI	27	24	24	32	35	25	34		174
14	Bruce JENNER	30	25	26	27	27	24		26	155
15	Bill LEONARD	44	26	21	24	26	23	33		153
16	Stephen DAY	11		28	30	33	33		31	155
17	Ken BERRIGAN	10	24	29			30	38	31	152
18	Mal MEADOWS	20		21	38	25		35	32	151
19	Greg DOWLING	17	29	27		25	34		33	148
20	Al CLARKE	13	24	27		34	28		29	142
21	George ATKINSON	25	24	30	31		25		31	141
22	George BREW	25	32	26	24	25			28	135
23	Bill FOSTER	41	30	15		27	32	27		131
24	Christopher IRELAND	22	29	20	23	32	24			128
25	Bob ADAMS	30	26	22	15	30	28			121
26	Garry CASTLE	26	13	24	26	34		21		118
27	Ron SYLVESTER	21	23	22	20	25			27	117
28	Mark DAVIDSON	14	34	32	34				37	137
29	Russell GILL	13			35	28	30		30	123
30	Dave LAWLER	7	29	27	29	36				121
31	Russell LAWRENCE	10		28	35		27	31		121
32	Eric HAWORTH	18	25			35	31	29		120
33	Ross ELLEN	14		26		26		34	30	116
34	Peter JOHNSTON	22			25	25		31	34	115
35	Roger SMITH	22	27	19	28	31				105
36	Jack MURRAY	17	26	24	25	25				100
37	Peter McMENAMIN	31	24			20	22		25	91
38	John ENGLISH	17	29	27					39	95
39	Gordon NOBLE	17				33		28	33	94
40	Colin JOHANNSEN	19					32	30	32	94
41	Andy HYNES	27			31	30			31	92
42	Brian HUGHES	20	28		36		27			91
43	Dave HORTON	23		29		35	21			85
44	Roger GLOVER	11		27	26	31				84
45	Shane VALE	7	23			29		31		83
46	William GRAY	29		26	30				27	83
47	Trevor DUNSTAN	15		30			26	26		82
48	Michael GOSSIP	19	29			32			21	82
49	Lionel LAW	29				23	26	31		80

LADIES

1	Lily SCHIRMER	40	27	14	20	27	26	30	25	169
2	Heather FORSTER	23	24	30	24	31		33	26	168
3	Joy WESTMORE	31	23	24	26	31		30	32	166
4	Andrina CHRISTISON	19	31	17	25	36	23	29		161
5	Lois TAIT	32		11	12	24	14	27	28	116
6	Edna ATKINSON	31	20	26	21		15		36	118
7	Di DIVERSI	28	21		20	26	18			85
8	Evodia HYNES	22			31	29			31	91
9	Cathy COVERDALE	21				26	20		28	74
10	Kay CLELAND	26	19					29	25	73
11	Kay BERGIEL	27				21	22		23	66
12	Gail WRIGHT	28	29			33				62
13	Liz EDMONDS	21			30				28	58
14	Janeen SMITH	26			22				33	55
15	Lillian BENFIELD	24	26			29				55
16	Suki JUNG	22	28			26				54
17	Dee KOTTNIG	35				28	23			51
18	Kathy SMALL	25						14	26	40
19	Sheryl HAWORTH	48	16			22				38