CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 HALF MOON BAY TUESDAY 4 AUGUST DAILY RESULTS

 

The odd scud at tee off time hardly dampened the enthusiasm of the59 FNQVGA players (47 men and 12 ladies) at Half Moon Bay Golf Club this morning, but they might has had some effect on performance. Once again not all players seemed to be troubled by the weather, as you can see by the Mens Div 2 result.  Thanks to the Yorkeys club for their warm hospitality. 

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. 

TODAY`S RESULTS:

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

Mens Div 2 Winner Ross Forder

Ladies runner up Sandyl Kyriazis

Mens Div 1 Winner Pommy English

 

 

 

FNQVGA CHAMPIONSHIPS HALF MOON BAY GOLF CLUB 4, 11 AUGUST 2026

 

 

  The Drummond Golf 36 Hole FNQVGA  Championships will commence at Half Moon Bay Golf Club on Tuesday 4 August and conclude the following Tuesday 11 August. 

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.

( 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.

 

BABINDA RESULTS TUESDAY 28 JULY

 Babinda receives an average annual rainfall of about 4,279.4 millimeters (168.5 inches) and duly claims the Golden Gumboot,  48mm of that fell in the last 24 hours and of that,  only about 4mm fell while 36 FNQVGA (32men and 4 ladies) played the second of the Patrons Trophy. The winner in the mens has some credentials for wet weather play- just watch the second game of the 1984 State of Origin series!

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

 

MAREEBA RESULTS TUESDAY 21 JULY.

 A reasonable roll up of 57 FNQVGA golfers (46 men and 11 ladies) including Noel Rawlins a visitor from Surfers Paradise enjoyed great condition on the Mareeba Golf Course this morning. The 4 Tee start was met with unanimous  approval.  The morning started off clear and calm but the predicted change came through at about 10.30 when the increase in wind speed made the second half more challenging.  Thanks to the Mareeba hospitality especially jack of all trades, Brian who look after bar, buggies and lunch with aplomb

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

 

Ladies Runner up Di Diversi

Mewns Div 2 winner Peter McMenamin

Mens Div 2 Runner up. John Tehan

Ladies Winner Doreen Law with President Pete

 

 

MAREEBA - 4 TEE START TUESDAY 21 JULY

 In the interest of speeding our weekly competition at Mareeba tomorrow, the Match Committee has decided to trial a 4 tee start. This will hasten getting the field away without the hassles of a full blown shotgun start. We hope the full field will be away by 8.40am and have more players at the presentations.

Tees to be used:- 

No 1  (mostly walkers)

No 6 (mostly carters)

No 10 ( mostly walkers)

No 15 (mostly carters) 

 

MAREEBA TUESDAY 21 JULY 2026 CONSISTENCY #11

Cazalys sponsors Round 11  of the Consistency Trophy at the Mareeba Golf Club this Tuesday 21 June. The northern Tablelands course is noted for its abundance of macropods, excellent greens and generous fairways with ample run. Did you know that the 16 Hole drains into the Mitchell River system which flows about 750 kilometers (470 mi) northwest across Cape York Peninsula from Mareeba to the Gulf of Carpentaria, entering the Gulf about 50kms north of Kowanyama.

 18 Hole Stableford Consistency #11 for Men and Ladies.

Tee off from 8 am Nominations open at 7.30

Captains desk  closes at 8.30 sharp

Sponsor Cazalys.

 

 
 

RESULTS GORDONVALE TUESDAY 14 JULY 2026

 A most glorious winters day in Gordonvale this morning attracted 61 FNQVGA golfers (40 men and 16 ladies) in support of Cath Coverdale's trophies. Thanks Cath, you are a great supporter. 

Thanks to the crew at the Gordonvale Club, Ellie and Erin in the clubhouse for being most attentive to our needs. And also to the Green keeping team for their excellent presentation of  the course.

We had two new members today Steve Wilton and Ian Duncan from Half Moon Bay and Wayne Langtree from Gordonvale returned to the fold.This brings our membership up to 175 for the year so far.

We would also like to thank the eager team of helpers, ably lead by master organizer,  Garry Castle, who answered the call and helped a distressed fellow member who had suffered the inconvenience of a a flat battery in his "Palais de wheels" in the club car park. With a minimum of fuss the chariot gushed back to life and was last seen heading north on the Cairns Southern Access Corridor.

FNQVGA CHAMPIONSHIPS

This years Championships will be held over two weeks, 4 & 11 August at Half Moon Bay  Golf Club. 

To be eligible you must be a member and have played 3 competition rounds this year!

 

Next week

 Mareeba Golf Club for a 8am start.  

RESULTS.

 

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Ross Ellen  37 pts 

Runner Up: Daniel Cox (C/B) 36  pts

 

Division 2

Winner: Trevor Barry  35 pts (C/B)

Runner up:  Roger Smith   on 35 pts  

NTPs: 

No5  Richo No 8 Mike Scott No 14 Chris Ireland  

No 17 George Cooley

Ball Rundown:

36 pts Ian Nicholas 

34 pts Ian Duncan John Richards Keith Schirmer 

33 pts Trevor Dunstan Steve Wilton

32 pts Peter Brereton Bill Foster Neal Arnott Ian Tindall Tim Dollman Dennis Vohland Ian MacLeod-Carey

31 pts Mark Davidson John English

30  pts Wayne Langtree Al Clarke Russell Hilder Murray Goodman Chris Tometzki

LADIES

Winner: Roslyn Slyney  41 pts 

Runner Up:Toshie Suenaga   37 pts

NTPs: 

No 5 Di Diversi No 8 Toshie Suenaga No 14  Doreen Law   

No17 Lyn Small

Ball Rundown:

36  pts Lyn Small Chris Trevenen

34pts Doreen Law 

32  pts Hiroko Stuart 

30pts Heather Forster Gail Wright Lois Tait. 

Ladies winner Roslyn Slyney with Neal Monte Carlo

Mens Div 1 winner Ross Ellen with V.Pres Neal Arnott

 

 

 

RESULTS CAIRNS TUESDAY 7 JULY

 59 FNQVGA Vets golfers (45 men and 14 ladies) including returning members Jan Dienhoff, Yvonne Gordon and Jill Matthews, overcame a threatening start to the day and had a very enjoyable day on the links at the Cairns Golf Club. The Association should be very thankful for the work of management committee members Peter Clarke, Andrina Christison, Di Diversi , Neal Arnott, Doug Christison, Mal Meadows and Ross Ellen and occasional scribe Russ Gill,  for managing our weekly fix of golf.  Great people!

The other great people are  those working behind the bar, in the pro shop and on the green staff who make our day so enjoyable. Thanks!

And of course the final thank you  to our sponsor fort the day Drummond  Golf,  Australia's premier golf retailer for over 50 years, Drummond Golf has been providing the largest range of the world's leading golf brands at competitive prices to golfers of all levels and ages.

Today's Results

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Eric Haworth on 38 pts (C/B)

Runner Up: Doug Christison38 pts

 

Division 2

Winner: Chris Ireland  37 pts 

Runner up:  Peter McMenamin  on 36pts  (C/B)

NTPs: 

No2  Rich Michalski No 8 Doug Christison No 14 Neal Arnott No  

No 17 Muzza Goodman ( who did the same thing 12 months ago!)

Ball Rundown:

 

37 pts Neal Arnott

36 pts John English Trevor Dunstan

35 pts Matt Brading

34 pts Dave Lawler Ian Nicholas  Roger Smith

33 pts Murray Goodman Ross Ellen

32 pts Mark Davidson Shane Vale Beorn Peacey Russell Lawrence

31 pts Peter Dalziel and Dennis Vohland.
 

LADIES

Winner: Edna Atkinson   38 pts

Runner Up: Toshie Suenaga 35 pts 

NTPs: 

No 2 Toshie Suenaga No 8 Edna Atkinson  No 14 Mary Scott 

No17 Toshie Suenaga

Ball Rundown:

32 pts Lil Benfield

3 1pts Yvonne Gordon

29 pts Chris Trevenen Heather Forster

Next week Gordonvale for an 8am start for Cath Coverdale's Trophies.

Ladies winner Edna Atkinson with FNQVGA V. Pres  Neal Arnott.

Mens Div 2 winner Chris Ireland with Peter V'Landys looking over his shoulder. Scary!

 

 

 

CAIRNS TUESDAY 7 JULY COCSISTENCY 9

 FNQVGA are at Cairns Golf Club this Tuesday 7 July for Consistency #9. Single Stableford for Ladies and Men.

Tee off from 7am

Nominate from 6.30 (Captains  Desk closes at 7.30 )

Sponsor DRUMMOND GOLF Cairns

 

PATRONS TROPHY R 1 INNISFAIL RESULTS

 

Harry Vardon would have been very proud of the small band of golfing tragics (29 men and 4 ladies) who took on the Innisfail Golf Course this morning. Vardon was known for his brevity, and we will attempt that here. Because of the reduced numbers, we played a medley stableford. Neal Arnott won with 34 points from Daniel Cox on 31 points on a countback from Ron Blake also on 31 points. Everyone who was at the presentations received  a ball. 

Thanks to the Innisfail Golf Club and it's members  for the use of your course and especially your golf carts. Your hospitality is very much appreciated. 

Next week Cairns Golf Club for Consistency Round 9 sponsored by Drummond Golf .

Tee off from 7am.  

 

PATRONS TROPHY INNISFAIL TUESDAY 30 JUNE

                " No true golfer is satisfied with a little of the game, if there is no substantial reason why                        he(she)  should should not have much of it"   Harry Vardon "The Complete Golfer" 1905

 

 The Patrons Trophy series commences this Tuesday 30 June at the Innisfail Golf Club. The Trophy is played at the three 9 hole courses we visit during the year, Innisfail, Babinda and Millaa Millaa. The winner has the best aggregate stableford score for the three courses. Innisfail is the only course,technically,  out of our region that we visit. 

This year, to elevate the social aspect of our weekly game, it has been decided to use a shotgun start at 8am ( or there abouts), nominations open from 7.30am. To assist the match committee to start you on the right tee,  could you clearly mark on your card if you are a walker 'W' or carter 'C'.   Patience would also be appreciated!

 18 Hole individual stableford

Shotgun start at 8am

Nominate from 7.30am

Bring along your smiley face! 

RESULTS ATHERTON 2 BALL AMBROSE

 On a day when changing weather conditions tested all players it was probably inevitable that a craggy pair from Millaa Millaa should win the 2 Ball Ambrose by five and a half shots, at the Atherton Golf Club this morning. A good field of 48 players (43 men and 5 ladies) enjoyed all the Tablelands had to offer including a maximum temp of 15 degrees. Thanks to Myra behind the bar for your hospitality.

We had one new member join today Russell Spence from Gladstone. Welcome.

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. 

Today's results 

Mens Division

Winner Don McHardie and Ross Ellen  nett 62

Runner Up Ian Nicholas and Murray Goodman 67.5 (C/B) 

Ball Rundown

67.5nett Peter Linnehan and Steven Day

67.75nett Greg Althaus and Chris Stewart

68 nett John Tehan and Matt Balding

68.5nett  Neal Arnott and Chris Ireland

69.25 nett Mark Davidson and Roger Smith 

69.5 nett John King and Greg Bell 

69.75 nett Ron Blake and Brian Brown  

70.5nett Chris Tometzki and John Richards

71 nett Peter Dalziel and Andrew Jackson 

 

Mixed Division  

Winners Lily and Keith Schirmer 67.5 nett

Runners Up Andrina and Dougie Christison 72.5 nett

Ball Rundown

73.5 nett Heather Forster and Greg Dowling 

 Next Week : First round of the Patrons Trophy at Innisfail Golf Club   This  is the only game we play out of our Zone supporting the 9 Hole Clubs. Tee off 8am, Nominate 7.30 for a Shotgun start.

 

 

Mighty Millaa Millaa Mountain Men Don and Ross M<ens Winners

Mixed Winners Lily and Keith Schirmer with Capt. Andrina

 

 

 

 

 

ATHERTON TUESDAY 23 JUNE 2 BALL AMBROSE.

 The Reef Hotel Casino sponsors a 2 Ball Ambrose competition at the Atherton Golf Club on the shortest day of the year , Tuesday 23 June. There will be two divisions - a mens and a ladies/mixed .

Tee off from  8am 

Nominate from 7.30am with a card with two names on it- you and your partner.

 

 

HALF MOON BAY RESULTS TUESDAY 16 2026

 A glorious day for golf today and 69 FNQVGA golfers (53 men and 16 ladies) took full advantage of this great winter weather. Thanks to everyone at the Yorkeys Knob club for your great hospitality-your course is looking and playing just great.

Our sponsor today was Drummond Golf Cairns. Thanks to Darren and his team in Arthur Street for your support. Just a  reminder that the vouchers received by the victorious today have a finite 30 day shelf life. So get along to Drummond and spend it!

We would also like to thank the HMB Deep Water Retrieval Team for locating and retrieving a waywardly directed 6 iron from one of the ponds today. The thrower claims it slipper out of his grip. You be the judge from the look on his face when it was returned by VPres Neal Arnott

Kenny got his 6 iron back.

   

Next week Atherton for a 2 Ball Ambrose. Tee off from 8am. 

TODAY`S RESULTS:

MENS

Division 1:

Winner: Evert van Kleef 36 pts 

Runner Up: Ron Blake  35 pts  

 Division 2:

Winner: Ron Sylvester 36 pts 

Runner Up: Chris Stewart  35 pts (C/B)

NTP's

No 4 Gordon Noble No 9 Eric Bleasel  No 11 Chris Stewart  No 16 Ken Berrigan

Ball Rundown:

35 pts:Roger Smith

34 pts: Dave Lawler

33 pts: Garry Maher Pommy English John king Chris Ireland Trevor Dunstan

32pts: Neal Arnott Greg Dujan Murray Goodman Chris Tomatzki  Shane Vale

31pts: Bill Leonard Rich Michalski Greg Dowling Dennis Vohland

LADIES

Winner: Hiroko Stuart   37 pts 

Runner Up: Edna Atkinson  35 pts

NTPs 

No 4 Kay Bergiel  No 9 Doreen Law No 11 Andrina Christison No 16 Edna Atkinson  

Ball Rundown:

34pts: Heather Forster

33 pts  Sandyl Kyriazis

32  pts Toshie Suenaga  Joy Westmore

31pts Kay Bergiel Doreen Law 

 

Ladies winner Edna Atkinson

 

Mens Div 1 Runner Up Ron Blake

 

Mens Div2 Runner Up Chris Stewart