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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When a person living with dementia is experiencing changes to their behaviour, DAS will work with you to understand the causes – and help you improve their quality of life.

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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. 

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