I forgot in the earlier blog to thank three wonderful ladies who have stepped up while Anita, Dougie and Di are having a well earned break- Lois Tait, Cathy Coverdale and Doreen Law, who rose to the occasion this morning, on our busiest day this year. How good do they make our Vice President Neal look?
The best field so far this year enjoyed the excellent weather and the very well presented Cairns Golf Course this morning when 88 players (64 men and 24 ladies) basked in the sun at Wooree this morning . And it was the ladies who shone most with Edna Atkinson winning the ladies' prize with an amazing 43 stableford points, and Kay Bergiel being runner up on a count back from Yusuko Moote both with 40 points.Well done ladies. Brendan and his team are to be congratulated on the course at the moment with the tees being a standout!
We had one visitor John Burns and a returning member Greg Perrott. Welcome back!
We say farewell to Tom and Marg Finch (Yarrambat Vic) , and Kaye Pittman (Shoalhaven Heads NSW)who will be heading south in the near future, apparently it has become warm enough. We look forward to see you next year.
And a thank you to the Cairns Club for your hospitality, we really appreciated the attention we are afforded.
Our sponsor today was Red Rooster, thanks to Damian "Biff" Caldwell for your generosity
Today's Results
MENS:
Division 1
Winner: Mark Buckleon 40 pts
Runner Up: Neil Arnott 36 pts (C/B)
Division 2
Winner: Ian Tindall 36 pts (C/B)
Runner up: Peter Dalziel on 36pts
NTPs:
No2 John Bawden No 8 Beorn Peacey No 14 Neil Arnott No 17 Michael Ryan
Ball Rundown:
36 pts Keith Schirmer Stephen Day John Burns
35 pts Greg Perrott Shane Vale John Tehan Billy Foster
34 pts Chris Stewart Tim Hollbrooks
34 pts Keith Schirmer Lionel Law Peter Wyatt Chris Ireland
32 pts Tom Finch John Pinfield John King Peter Wyatt Greg Dowling
31pts Brian Hughes Ron Blake Mick Ryan Matt Brading George Kyriazis Darryl Chandler Chris Tometzki
LADIES
Winner: Edna Atkinson 43pts
Runner Up Kay Beregiel40 pts (C/B)
NTPs:
No 2Heather Forster No 8 Chris Trevenen No 14 Doreen Law
No17 Ros Slyney
Ball Rundown:
40 pts Yusuko Moote
39 pts Sandyl Kyriazis
38 pts Doreen Law Chris Trevenen Heather Forster
37 pts Cathy Coverdale
36pts Marg Finch
32 pts Ros Slyney Lily Schirmer Lois Tait Chris Newling.
NEXT WEEK CONSISTENCY 13 MAREEBA
4 TEE START FROM 8AM NOMINATE FROM 7.30
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| Ladies winner Edna Atkinson |
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| Ladies runner up Kay bergiel |
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| MensDiv 1 Runner up Neal Arnott |
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Men: Only the last five rounds are showing and a blank indicates either you didn't play that round or that score has dropped out of your top ten.
There are three rounds to go.
| 1 | Tim HOLLMAN | 29 | 32 | 34 | 324 | ||
| 1 | Neal ARNOTT | 32 | 37 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 324 |
| 3 | Dave LAWLER | 34 | 34 | 27 | 318 | ||
| 4 | Ross ELLEN | 29 | 33 | 37 | 316 | ||
| 5 | Ron BLAKE | 35 | 27 | 29 | 314 | ||
| 6 | Keith SCHIRMER | 30 | 34 | 28 | 29 | 302 | |
| 7 | Stephen DAY | 24 | 28 | 27 | 296 | ||
| 8 | Dennis VOHLAND | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 292 |
| 9 | Douglas CHRISTISON | 26 | 38 | 29 | 26 | 284 | |
| 10 | Rich MICHALSKI | 31 | 29 | 29 | 282 | ||
| 11 | John BAWDEN | 24 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 280 |
| 12 | Lionel LAW | 25 | 26 | 30 | 22 | 270 | |
| 13 | Roger SMITH | 35 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 288 | |
| 14 | John ENGLISH | 33 | 36 | 31 | 284 | ||
| 15 | Trevor BARRY | 27 | 35 | 35 | 27 | 282 | |
| 16 | Muzza GOODMAN | 32 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 37 | 274 |
| 17 | Ken BERRIGAN | 24 | 26 | 242 | |||
| 18 | Greg DOWLING | 31 | 29 | 269 | |||
| 19 | Peter WALTERS | 28 | 24 | 25 | 31 | 223 | |
LADIES : Only last 6 rounds showing.
| 1 | Heather FORSTER | 38 | 34 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 311 | |
| 2 | Doreen LAW | 32 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 290 | |
| 3 | Lily SCHIRMER | 23 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 260 | |
| 4 | Andrina CHRISTISON | 29 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 244 | |
| 5 | Sandyl KYRIAZIS | 33 | 33 | 32 | 236 | |||
| 6 | Edna ATKINSON | 30 | 35 | 38 | 224 | |||
| 7 | Cathy COVERDALE | 26 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 194 | ||
| 8 | Kay BERGIEL | 25 | 31 | 22 | 28 | 184 | ||
| 9 | Lois TAIT | 29 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 179 | ||
| 10 | Roslyn SLYNEY | 30 | 41 | 25 | 196 | |||
| 11 | Di DIVERSI | 28 | 26 | 31 | 167 |
Individual Stableford for Men and Ladies.
Tee off from 7am Nominate from 6.30am
Captains Desk closes at 7.30am Sharp!
Sponsor. Biff's Red Rooster.
Enjoy their delicious meals you’ve come to know and love – instore and at home. Whether you’re craving fried chicken or roast chicken, a juicy chicken burger with a side of hot chips and crispy fried chicken or craving cheeky dessert for your sweet tooth, Red Rooster is here to satisfy that hunger.
Thanks to our generous and loyal sponsor today Cazalys. Little known fact-Cazalys through AFL Cairns maintains all the AFL grounds in the Cairns region, just like FNQRL maintains all the rugby league ovals!
One new member's first outing today Mark Hayward from Millaa Millaa.
Next week: Cairns Golf Club for a single Stableford sponsored by Red Rooster. Tee off from 7am.
Results today
MEN
Division 1
Winner Murray Goodman 37 pts
Runner Up Shane Vale 36 pts
Division 2
Winner Garry Maher 38 pts
Runner Up Tin Hillman 34 pts
Ball Run Down
33 pts Brian Hughes
32 pts Matt Brading
31 pts John Bawden Chris Stewart Mick Gossip Peter Walters
30 pts Garry Castle
29 pts Keith Schirmer Greg Althaus Mark Hayward
28 pts Russell Hilder Richo Richardson
LADIES
Winner Cheryl Piccone 38 pts
Runner Up Doreen Law 32 pts (C/B)
Ball Run Down
32 pts Sandyl Kyriazis 32pts
28 pts Cathy Coverdale Kay Bergiel
26 pts Kaye Pittman Lily Schirmer.
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| Ladies Runner Up Doreen Law. |
FNQVGA 2026 Championships Results:
This year's Championships produced some outstanding performances, none more so than the effort of A Grade Champion Dave Lawler who shot below his age for each round to secure his seventh FNQVGA Title. Lyn Small who lost last year's Ladies title on a count back went one better this year to claim a well deserved victory.
Congratulations to all the winners. And a big thank you to our most generous sponsor Drummond Golf Cairns. And also a big thank you to members who filled in on the Captains Desk over the two weeks.
The presentation of trophies will be held at our annual Presentation Day/Xmas Breakup on 24 November at Cairns Golf Club.
LADIES
Gross Winner: Lyn SMALL 186
Gross Runner up: Toshie SUENAGA 198
Nett Winner : Sandyl KYRIAZIS 143
Nett Runner Up: Heather FORSTER 148
MEN
A Grade
Gross Winner: David LAWLER 149
Gross Runner-up: Neal ARNOTT 176
Nett Winner: Ken BERRIGAN 143
Nett Runner-up: Shane VALE 156
B Grade
Gross Winner: John"Pommy" ENGLISH 176
Gross Runner-up: Al CLARKE 180
Nett Winner: John KING 143
Nett Runner-up: Brian HUGHES 149
C Grade
Gross Winner: Chris STEWART 181
Gross Runner-up: Ron SYLVESTER 194
Nett Winner: Matt BRADING 137
Nett Runner-up: John TEHAN 151
Atherton greens are usually firm and fast so bring your best short game with you!
Our sponsor for the day is Cazalys Cairns’ biggest community club, where great food, entertainment, and sports come together. Whether you’re there for a casual drink with friends, a family dinner, or live entertainment, Cazalys has something for everyone.
Tee off from 8am with a 4 Tee Start- please mark your card with Walker or Cart.
Tees will be No 1 mostly walkers
No 6 mostly walkers
No 10 mostly carts
No 15 mostly carts
Nominations from 7.30
Thanks to the Half Moon Bay for hosting this year's Champs- the course was a pleasure to play on. Thanks to the Pro Shop staff for looking after Buggy bookings. Once again Todd and Cath's Kitchen kept us well nourished.
The 18 Hole Daily Nett event trophies were sponsored by our major donor Drummond Golf Cairns. Thanks to Darren and the team.
MENS
Division 1:
Winner: Dave Lawler 68 nett
Runner Up: Al Clarke 69 nett
Division 2:
Winner: Chris Stewart 65 nett
Runner Up: Matt Brading 637 nett
NTP's
No 4 Dennis Vohland No 9 Shane Porter No 11 Chris Tometzki
No 16 Dave Lawler
Ball Rundown:
68 nett John Tehan
70 nett Kenny Berrigan
72 nett Brian Hughes Ed Mackie
73 nett Shane Porter Keith Schirmer John King
74nett : Pommy English Ian MacLeod-Carey John Pilbin
75 nett: George Atkinson Mick Gossip Muzza Goodman
76nett: Roger Smith
LADIES
Winner:Heather Forster 68 nett
Runner Up: Sandyl Kyriazis 69 nett
NTPs
No 4 Doreen Law No 9 Toshi Suenaga No 11 Toshi Suenaga No 16 Heather Forster
Ball Rundown:
72 nett: Edna Atkinson
73 nett Lyn Small
76 nett Kay Cleland Marg Finch Di Diversi
81 nett Hiroko Stuart Cath Coverdale Chris Trevenen and Doreen Law
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| Mens Div 2 winner Chris Stewart |
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| Ladies runner up Sandyl Kyriazis |
Mens Div 1 runner up Al Clarke with VPres Neal Arnott Next Week : Atherton Consistency 12 Tee off 8am Multi tee start
Mens Div 2 Runner up Matt Brading.
The second and final round of the FNQVGA Championships will be played on Tuesday 11 August at the Half Moon Bay Golf Club, Yorkeys Knob . All Association members and visitors are welcome to play in a nett competition held in conjunction sponsored by Drummond Golf Cairns.
In the Men's Championships Dave Lawler has skipped to an early lead and will take some running down from there. "Pommy"English is in a trio of players in second place , and, he is also the B Grade leader! He would need a few ruck infringements to go against him to lose it from there- perhaps that can be arranged.
The C Grade sees a three way encounter between Ron Sylvester Matt Brading and Peter Dalziel with Chris Stewart a further shot behind. The smart money is on the Gordonvale Guy to overcome the locals by a shot.
Lyn Small appears to have the Ladies sown up, but stranger things have happened - by that I mean the 5th Hole!
Good luck to everyone!
Tee off from 7am
Nominate from 6.30am
Sponsor Drummond Golf Cairns.
We had one new member loin today Richard Bowes from HMB. Welcome aboard.
The Championships will be concluded next week when an 18 Hole Stroke round will be played, in conjunction with a Daily Nett competition. All members and visitors are invited to play next week even though you did not play this week.
Thanks to our sponsor Drummond Golf, Cairns.
MENS
Division 1:
Winner: John English 66 nett
Runner Up: John King 70 nett
Division 2:
Winner: Ross Forder 59 nett
Runner Up: Peter Dalziel 70 nett
NTP's
No 4 Bert Smith No 9 Neal Arnott No 11 Wayne Langtree
No 16 Neal Arnott
Ball Rundown:
71 nett Dave Lawler Ron Sylvester Matt Brading
73 nett Chris Stewart George Kyriazis Chris Tometzki
Kenny Berrigan
74nett : Shane Vale
75 nett: John Bawden Richard Bowes Tom Finch Evert Van Kleef
76nett: Mal Meadows Bert Smith Greg Althaus
LADIES
Winner:Lyn Small 71 nett
Runner Up: Sandyl Kyriazis 74 nett
NTPs
No 4 Toshi Suenaga No 9 Dianna Walker No 11 Toshi Suenaga No 16 Chris Trevenen
Ball Rundown:
75 nett: Cath Coverdale
76 nett Edna Atkinson Lily Schirmer
79 nett Heather Forster
Ladies winner Lyn Small
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| Mens Div 2 Winner Ross Forder |
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| Ladies runner up Sandyl Kyriazis |
Mens Div 1 Winner Pommy English
FORMAT: Two rounds of 18 hole Stroke play.
ELIGIBILITY: Must have played 3 events this calendar year.
GRADES: Mens. Divided into three grades of approximately equal numbers decided after nominations are received for Round 1.
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Last year the grades were A Grade 0-15.4 B Grade 15.5-21.4 and C Grade
21.5 and above, with 50 starters. Handicaps remain the same for
the 36 holes.
Ladies: One grade.
TEE OFF: 7.00am , nominations from 6.30am
DAILY COMP.: There will be an individual 18 Hole Stroke play in conjunction in our usual 2 Mens Division plus Ladies.
The Babinda course is a testament to what like minded people can do when they pull together. The course is in excellent condition and the hospitality is second to none- all we need is for the weather to cooperate now.
We had two new members join today Ross Forder and Shane Porter both from Half Moon Bay.
Next week we start our FNQVGA Championships at Half Moon Bay. 36 Hole Gross Event with nett prizes each day.
TODAY`S RESULTS:
MENS:
One Division only
Winner: Greg Dowling 39 pts
Runner Up:Neal Arnott 35 pts
NTPs:
No 2/11 Tim Hollman
No 5/14 Al Clarke
LADIES
Winner: Heather Forster 32 pts
NTP's
No2/11 Andrina Christison
No 5/14 Heather Forster
All in the Clubhouse at presentations were rewarded with a ball
We understand that this is the last time we will experience Mareeba under the control of Greens Super Karl. We wish you every success in your future ventures.
Next week we continue the Patron's Trophy series at the picturesque Babinda Golf Course sponsored by the Reef Hotel Casino.
TODAY`s RESULTS:
MENS:
Division 1
Winner: Jack Murray on 35pts (C/B)
Runner Up: Ernie Bingham on 34pts
Division 2
Winner: Peter McMenamin on 38 pts
Runner Up John Tehan on 36 pts.
NTPs:
No 4 Jack Murray No 8 Dave Lawler No 11 Shane Vale No 13 Jack Murray
Ball Rundown:
35pts Trevor Barry
34pts Roger Smith
33pts: Al Clarke Shane Vale Bill Leonard
32pts Neal Arnott
31pts Tom Finch John Bawden Ken Baker Dennis Vohland Rick Gooderham
30 pts John Pinfield John Pilbin Wayne Langtree Lionel Law
LADIES
Winner:Doreen Law on 35 pts
Runner Up: Di Diversi 31pts
NTPs:
No 4 Heather Forster No 8 Doreen Law No 11 Ros Slyney
No 13 Ros Slyney
Ball Rundown:
31 pts Cath Coverdale
28pts Heather Forster
27 pts Kay Cleland
26pts Margie Finch
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| Ladies Runner up Di Diversi |
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| Mewns Div 2 winner Peter McMenamin |
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| Mens Div 2 Runner up. John Tehan |
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Ladies Winner Doreen Law with President Pete
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