SOG Mareeba 10 March CANCELLED

 Unfortunately the Summer of Golf set down for Mareeba tomorrow Tuesday 10 March is cancelled. 

Leave your recommendations for something to watch tomorrow in the comments!

RESULTS HALF MOON BAY TUESDAY 3 MARCH

 The Half Moon Bay Golf course had had over 70mm of rain in the 24 hours to 6am this morning when the FNQVGA decided to change its competition set down for today from a 2Ball Ambrose to an individual stableford on the dry Gray Course.And what a good move it was. 51 players (45men and 6 ladies ) flexed their muscles on this shorter course and no fewer than 6 players recorded 40 stableford points, including GD who was only defeated by the Australian Count-back System for the Mens Div 1 prize.

Thanks to everyone at Yorkeys for accommodating us so ably, and especially the Green Staff for the  excellent condition of a well watered course,  especially the uniform greens. 

We had one new member this morning Greg Dujan from Half Moon Bay.

 

TODAY`S RESULTS:

MENS

Division 1:

Winner: Shane Vale 40 pts on a four way Count Back

Runner Up: Greg Dowling  40 pts  

 Division 2:

Winner: John Tehan 40 pts (C/B)

Runner Up: Peter Wyatt 40 pts

Ball Rundown:

40 pts:Keith Schirmer Ron Blake

39 pts: Mark Davidson

38 pts: Kenny Berrigan Tim Hollman Jack Murray

37pts: Dave Lawler Dave Jackson Brian Hughes Darryl Chandler Rich Michalski Trevor Barry

36pts: Ross Ellen Steve Whanerere John Bawden

35pts: Peter Linnehan Carl Fox Mal Meadows

34pts: Trevor Dunstan James Pinfield 

LADIES

Winner: Heather Forster  38 pts 

Runner Up: Lily Schirmer  34 pts

Ball Rundown:

33pts: Cath Coverdale

31 pts  Edna Atkinson

30  pts Andrina Christison

The 2 Ball Ambrose we were to play today will be carried over to  April 21 2026

Ladies Runner Up Lily Schirmer

 

Immediate Past President Peter Wyatt is home briefly to have his tent repaired and his camel reshod before he heads off into the desert again and win the Mens Div 2 Runner up.

Mens Div 2 Winner John Tehan and Capt. Andrina

Mens Div 1 Winner Shane Vale.

HALF MOON BAY 2 BALL AMBROSE TUESDAY 3 MARCH 2026

 FNQVGA plays a 2 Ball Ambrose competition at Half Moon Bay on Tuesday. There will be two divisions, a mens division and a mixed division, so ladies find yourself a partner!

Tee off from 7am -8am 

Nominate from 6.30

Handicap is one quarter of your combined handicaps and each player must have a minimum of 6 drives.

The generous sponsor for the day is the Reef Hotel Casino.

ATHERTON SOG 24 FEBRUARY CANCELLED

 DUE TO THE EXTREMELY HEAVY CONDITIONS AND THE LIKELIHOOD OF MORE RAIN THIS AFTERNOON THE SUMMER OF GOLF SET DOWN FOR ATHERTON TOMORROW IS CANCELLED.

GORDONVALE TUESDAY 17 FEBRUARY RESULTS

 A very hot and humid morning at Gordonvale,  could not deter 52 intrepid FNQVGA golfers (44 men and 8 ladies) from taking on the very difficult challenge on the well prepared Gordonvale Golf Club  this morning. Just before tee off the relative humidity had reached 100% and the anemometer read calm. You know you really are in trouble when the breeze finally does come up and it is from the NE. But soldiered on we did- well done everyone. 

And how good does the Gordonvale Club look- new tee block info boards , new rubbish bins and a new water cooler.! Manager Mel and her assistant in bright new shirts! Congratulations to all involved. 

We had four new members join today. Chris Tometzki relocating from Pacific Golf Club, Ian Nicholas from Gordonvale and Ray Greig and Sean Gayler both from Cairns. Welcome aboard were sure you will enjoy the ride.  

While on the subject of exceptional, local candidate for State of Origin GOAT Greg Dowling, in on fast track to become the GVOAT (Greatest Veteran Golfer of All Time).  Not has he won all but one of the Summer of Golf series on the Tablelands , the other one he was an absentee, he has won both opening rounds of  FNQVGA 2026 with another 40 stableford points today. He won with 42 points the last time we were in Gordonvale last year. His handicap surely  is heading towards single figures. 

We would like to thanks our returning sponsor Cazalys for their generous support of Vets Golf. They are Cairns’ premier club for casual drinks, easy family-friendly dining plus entertainment for all. Popular sports bar, gaming, kids room, cafe, members promotions and weekly Bingo & Trivia sessions.
Home of AFL in Cairns & proud supporters of the community.

 TODAY`s RESULTS:

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Greg Dowling  on 40 pts 

Runner Up: Russ Gill 36 pts

Division 2

Winner: Brian Hughes  on 35 pts 

Runner up: Dave Jackson  on 32 pts.

NTPs: 

No 5 Peter Brereton  No 8 Peter Linnehan  No 14 Tom Vigor  No 17 Chris Ireland

Ball Rundown:

34 pts: Muzza Goodman

33pts: Doug Christison John English Peter Brereton Dennis Vohland

32pts: Peter Clarke

31 pts George Studham Tom Hollman 

 

LADIES

Winner: Joy Westmore  on 30pts

Runner Up: Roslyn Slyney   on 29 pts

NTPs: 

No 5    Heather Forster  No 8  Belle Gillan  No 14 Roslyn SlyneyNo17 Heather Forster

Ball Rundown:

28pts Lily Schirmer 

26 pts Heather Forster

25 pts Edna Atkinson Lois Tait 

TUESDAY MARCH 3 2 BALL AMBROSE 

Mens Div 2 winner Brian Hughes

Returning after a short hiatus Roslyn is Ladies runner up.

 

Mens Div 1 Runner up Russ Gill with President Peter and FNQVGA Captain Andrina

 

 

 

 

 

GORDONVALE TUESDAY 17 FEBRUARY

 A Cazalys sponsored Stableford will be our second competition of the year at Gordonvale Golf Club next Tuesday. On the only course that doubles as a Turf Club , under the shadow of Walsh's Pyramid, prepared to be challenged. 

Tee off between 8and 8.30am 

Mel from the Gordonvale Club has asked that golfers refrain from arriving too early, so staff can have time to set up without being harassed. 

Membership $20 is due

Green Fee -$20

The Wizard of Oz

 

Memory Sharing Session

 Friends, acquaintances, and golfing buddies of recently departed FNQVGA golfer, Ross White are invited to a very informal Memory Sharing Session at the Cairns RSL Club 119 Esplanade Cairns at 4pm on Saturday 21 February. Just bring your memories for sharing.

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OPENING DAY MAREEBA TUESDAY 3 FEBRUARY

 A great field of 56 players (48men and 8 ladies) was on hand at Mareeba Golf Club as hostilities resumed this morning in the 2026 FNQVGA weekly competitions. Thanks to the Mareeba Golf Club and especially the versatile Brian behind the bar/buggy shed and Club President Kirra for getting the field away.

All the 2026 Management Committee were on hand today to help out at the start of a new year. however we are still on the lookout for a Vice Captain. If you are interested make yourself known .

The course is looking very tropical at the moment; very lush  rough to trap any wayward shots- the fairway was always the best place to be. Thanks to Karl, Jim, Rod Bernie and all the other volunteers.

We had two new members today Curly Larkin from Atherton and Peter Linnehan from Half Moon Bay. Welcome aboard. Members are encouraged to promote our Association as much as possible at their home clubs.

Thanks to todays sponsor Drummond Golf Cairns. 

The next game will be at Gordonvale Golf Club in two weeks on Tuesday 17 February . Tee off from 8am.

 

TODAY`s RESULTS:

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Greg Dowling  on 39pts

Runner Up: Peter Clarke  on 33pts

Division 2

Winner: Brian Hughes on 37 pts 

Runner Up  John Bawden   on 31 pts. 

NTPs: 

No 4 Neal Arnott  No 8 Brian Hughes No  11 John Evans No 13 Mr Walker

Ball Rundown:

32pts John Evans

31pts Ron Blake Trevor Dunstan

30pts: Peter Dalziel Dave Lawler George Atkinson

39pts Mike Ryan Keith Schirmer John Dunne Mark Davidson Tim Hollman Charlie Bewick Garry Maher 

LADIES

Winner: Janeen Smith on 30 pts

Runner Up: Andrina Christison  28pts (C/B)

NTPs: 

No 4 Evodia Hynes   No 8 Janeen Smith   No 11 Janeen Smith

 No 13 Evodia Hynes 

Ball Rundown:

28 pts Heather Forster

25 pts Evodia Hynes

24 pts Lily Schirmer

Next Game Tuesday  17 February Tee off 8am

Mens Div2 Winner Brian Hughes

 

 

Mens Div 1 Runner up Peter Clarke presented by Captain Andrina

 

 

Ladies winner Janeen Smith

 

 

MAREEBA 2026 TUESDAY 3 FEBRUARY

 HELLO EVERYONE. 

 LIKE TO SHARE?

IF YOU HAVE A BUGGY BOOKED FOR MAREEBA ON TUESDAY AND YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE, COULD YOU PLEASE LET THE GOLF CLUB KNOW AS THERE ARE PEOPLE ON STANDBY LIST.

IF YOU HAVE A BUGGY BOOKED AND YOU ARE UNABLE TO PLAY PLEASE LET THE CLUB KNOW AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. 

MAREEBA TUESDAY 3 FEBRUARY

 The 2026 FNQVGA  calendar kicks off in Mareeba this Tuesday. The weather man says we should be right to go and tHE course in in great condition albeit a little slow. Greens will be fast and true.

Competition: 18 Hole Single Stableford for Men and Ladies

Sponsor DRUMMOND GOLF CAIRNS 

Tee off from 8am

Nominate from 7am

Green Fee  $20

Membership fee now due $20 

 

CONFIRMATION. MAREEBA IS ON.

 Confirming that Mareeba is definitely on this morning. 

Tee off from 8am. 

SOG MAREEBA TUESDAY 27 JANUARY YES ITS ON !

 The Summer of Golf will recommence at Mareeba tomorrow Tuesday 27 January

Tee off from 8am

Nominate from 7.30

Open to all golfers with a GA Handicap. 

SOG ATHERTON TUESDAY 20 JANUARY 2026 CANCELLED.

 

 Due to the continuation of inclement weather the Summer of Golf set down for ATHERTON  Golf Club tomorrow has been cancelled.

SOG MILLAA MILLAA 13 JANUARY CANCELLED

 Due to the continuation of inclement weather the Summer of Golf set down for Millaa Millaa Golf Club tomorrow has been cancelled.

SOG MAREEBA CANCELLED TUESDAY 6 JANUARY

 The Summer of Golf fixture set down for Mareeba Golf Club tomorrow has been cancelled due to the inundation of the course.

Go and see a movie instead - I can recommend "The Choral" starring Ralph Fiennes,  Roger Allam  and Alun Armstrong. And its cheaper on Tuesdays, apparently.

VALE- ROSS WHITE

 FNQVGA  is saddened to report the passing overnight of one of it much loved members, Ross White.

Ross was a member for many years and won our Consistency Trophy in 2015. He played golf all over the world including  The Old Course St Andrews and Pebble Beach and had great stories to tell of each.  Ross was a quiet, likeable gentleman and always much in demand as a mixed four-ball partner. Who could ever forget his characteristic start to his backswing, where he kept in contact with the ground for as long as he could!

Ross turned 80 on 28th November 2025. 

RIP Ross White 28.11.1945 - 04.01.2025