Gordonvale Golf Club- Missing hire putter

 

The Manager of Gordonvale Golf Club  has asked that if any Vet golfers inadvertently fail to return a hire putter on Tuesday they contact the Mal Hutchinson on 40563999 at your earliest convenience. 

OAK TREE CUP ROUND 1 GORDONVALE TUESDAY 26 2026

The OAK TREE CUP is a 36 Hole aggregate stableford competition, for Ladies and Men  played over two weeks on 26 May and 2 June 2026 at the Gordonvale Golf Club. The Cup is sponsored by the Oak Tree Retirement Village, Cairns under the management of Glen Donovan. There will be daily stableford competitions held in conjunction.

Tee off from 8am 

Nominate from 7.30am

Captains desk closes: 8.30am

GORDONVALE GOLF PHONE

 Gordonvale Golf Club is having some issues with their communications at the moment. They hope to be on the air by tomorrow or Friday. 

If you want to book a buggy for next week the best way may be an email- someone might pick it up.

RESULTS MOSSMAN TUESDAY 19 MAY

 A great field of 56 jolly FNQVGA golfers (45 Men and 11 Ladies) had a most enjoyable mornings golf at the Mossman Golf Club on beautiful Newell Beach this morning. And, how very unusual to see the club not surrounded by fields of sugar cane. Green keepers Matty and Daniel( and their team of helpers)  must be congratulated on the presentation of the course. 

A thank you  to  Ralph and Pris in the pro-shop for looking after buggy hire, to Kim behind the bar and to CC in the kitchen. You all made us feel very welcome.

We had one new member join today Beorn Peacey from Millaa Millaa and one visitor green keeper extraordinaire John Morris from Mossman.  

Our new sponsor today was Health Management Dietitians and their manager director Mitch Smith an accredited sports dietitian and golfer was able to enjoy a game in  the great weather. Health Management, have built a strong legacy supporting athletes across Cairns and the Tablelands.

They believe that excellence is geographically irrelevant — no matter where you train, you deserve expert advice. That’s why they offer tailored sports nutrition services for elite athletes, weekend warriors, and those chasing big goals, like vet golfers!

They are proud to be the official dietitians of the CQU Cairns Taipans, and hey work with everyone from first-time runners to Olympians.

 

TODAY`s RESULTS:

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Neal Arnott on 36 pts

Runner Up: Stephen Day 35 pts 

Division 2

Winner: Garry Maher  35 pts (C/B)

Runner up:  Dave Jackson  on 35pts.

NTPs: 

 No 6 Beorn Peacey No 8 Ken Berrigan No 10 Ross Ellen No 13 Ed Mackie

Ball Rundown:

34 pts: Bert Smith

33pts: Peter Walters Jacques Rancourt Ross Ellen Greg Althaus

32pts: Mark Davidson John Bawden

31pts: John Pilbin Tom Vigor Neil Slyney Ron Blake Shane Vale Gordon Noble

30pts George Kyriazis John Norris Keith Schirmer Dennis Vohland 

LADIES

Winner: Di Diversi    34pts

Runner Up: Sandyl Kyriazis 33 pts 

NTPs: 

No 6 Andrina Christison No 8 Andrina Christison No10 Kay Bergiel No 13 Cath Coverdale ( with a birdie)

Ball Rundown:

33 pts  Heather Forster

32 pts  Andrina Christison Mary Scott

31 pts Roslyn Slyney Cath Caverdale

NEXT WEEK GORDONVALE ROUND 1 OAK TREE CUP 

Mens Div 1 Winner Neal Arnott and runner up Stephen Day

with Health Management's Mitch Smith 

 

Div 2 Winner Garry Maher

 

Div 2 Runner up Dave Jackson- welcome back Dave!

Ladies winner Di Diversi

 

Ladies runner up Sandyl Kyriazis

 

MOSSMAN TUESDAY 19 MAY 2026 CONSISTENCY #6

 

 

This Tuesday we travel over the Mowbray and Mossman  Rivers to the beautiful Mossman Golf Club at Newell Beach for Consistency Round No 6. It is a Single Stableford for Mens and Ladies.

Tee off from 8am

Nominate from 7.30am 

Sponsor Health Management..

Speed of play: Just remember that the correct position of your group is directly behind the group in front of you not directly in front of the group behind you. 

How can you improve speed of play?

• be ready to play when it is your turn to play, especially on the greens.
• park you buggy around the green where you will be exiting green , and going to next tee. Don't park in front of green.
• be attentive where your playing partners shot has gone- decreases time looking for balls. 
• pick up if you cant score on a hole.
• have a positive attitude. 

 

RESULTS ATHERTON TUESDAY 12 MAY 2026

 An encouraging field of 50 FNQVGA tragics (42 men and 8 ladies) traveled to a wind swept Atherton Golf Club yesterday to compete for trophies sponsored by Chiropractic Works Cairns. We tend to be "fair weather sailors" so it was good to see so many players on the course. 

Thanks to the Atherton Club  for your assistance and hospitality.

Next week we head up the coast to Newell Beach and the beautiful Mossman Golf Course for the 6th Consistency Round. 

 

YESTERDAY`S RESULTS:

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Dennis Vohland 35 pts

Runner Up: Shane Vale 31 pts(C/B)

Division 2 

Winner : Don McHardie  36 pts(C/B)

Runner Up: Bill Gray  35 pts  

NTPs: 

No 3Jacques Rancourt No 9 Roger Smith No 11 Jacques Rancourt

No 18 Chris Ireland

Ball Rundown:

33  pts: Lionel Law 

31 pts: Chris Ireland 

29 pts: Ron Blake Brian Hughes John Evans Jacques Rancourt Greg Althaus Tom Vigor Tom McEwen

28  pts: Chris Stewart Trevor Barry Ross Ellen

27 pts Murray Goodman Pommy English

LADIES

Winner: Kay Bergiel   31 pts 

Runner Up: Doreen Law   29 pts

NTPs: 

No 3 Ms Skinner No 9 Lily Schirmer  No 11Heather Forster

No18  Andrina Christison

Ball Rundown:

24 pts Andrina Christison

23 pts Heather Forster Cath Coverdale.

 

Mens Div 1 winner Dennis Vohland with V Pres Neal Arnott

 

Mens Div 1 Rup Shane Vale

Mens Div 2 Winner Don McHardie

Ladies Winner Kay Bergiel

 

Ladies Runner Up Doreen Law

ATHERTON TUESDAY 12 MAY 2026

 FNQVGA visits the Atherton Tablelands this Tuesday for an Individual Stableford for Mens and Ladies for trophies by the very generous Chiropractic Works Cairns. Their mission is to provide the highest quality Chiropractic care and health advice and keep veteran golfers enjoying their sport!

Tee off from 8am 

Nominate from 7.30 am 

Captains desk closes 8.30am

 

RESULTS GORDONVALE TUESDAY 5 MAY 2026

An enthusiastic filed of 56  (45 men an 11 ladies) FNQVGA golfers traveled to sugar country this morning to play the 5th Round in the Constituency Trophy series . The highlight of the day was Upper Tableland golfer Ross Ellen's eagle of the 18th Hole. Space in this blog wont allow us to describe the sequence of shots but if you have some lazy time ask Ross to talk you through the hole.

A big thanks you to Gordonvale Golf Club for the hospitality today. And also thanks to new sponsor Charged Up Electrical for your support today.

Next Week Atherton Golf Club for an 8am start. 

  TODAY`s RESULTS:

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Ross Ellen  on 36  

Runner Up: Bert Smith  35 pts (C/B)

Division 2

Winner: William Gray  on 36 pts 

Runner up: Jack Murray  on 33 pts.(C/B) 

NTPs: 

No 5 Tom Hollman  No 8 Richo  No 14 Ken Berrigan  No 17 Peter Dalziel

Ball Rundown:

35 pts Greg Dowling Murray Goodman 

34 pts: Evert Van Kleef Shane Vale Stephen day

33pts: Lionel Law Rich Michalski Doug Christison g

32 pts Ron Blake Jacques Rancourt Neil Arnott Ray Greig Dave Lawler Neil Slyney Col Billingham Roger Smith Mal Meadows

31pts John Pilbin Ken Berrigan Dennis Vohland Peter Dalziel 

 

LADIES

Winner: Heather Forster  on 31pts

Runner Up: Mary Scott    on 30 pts

NTPs: 

No 5    Lois Tait   No 8  Andrina Christison  No 14 Heather Forster No17 Edna Atkinson

Ball Rundown:

26pts Doreen Law 

24 p6 Edna Atkinson Sandyl Kyriazis 

21  pts Cathy Coverdale Kay Bergiel

With an Eagle on the 18th Ross Ellen took out the Mens Div 1 today.

 

 

 

 

GORDONVALE TUESDAY 5 MAY CONSISTENCY #5

GORDONVALE GOLF CLUB: TUESDAY 5 MAY 2026

CONSISTENCY ROUND # 5 SINGLE STABLEFORD 

TEE OFF: FROM 8AM

NOMINATE FROM 7.30AM ( Captains desk closes at 8.30am)

SPONSOR: CHARGED UP ELECTRICAL.
 

RESULTS CAIRNS TUESDAY 28 APRL 2026

 

A great field of 81 FNQVGA golfers (61 men and 20 ladies) almost got caught on a sticky wicket at the Cairns Golf Club this morning but the sun came out long enough for some great scores to be returned, especially in the ladies. Thanks to everyone involved in making the morning a great success. 

We had one new member today Andrew Jackson from Gordonvale Golf Club- welcome aboard.

 A rainbow is an optical phenomenon formed by the refraction, internal reflection, and dispersion of sunlight within airborne water droplets, such as rain or mist.A perfect example of this formed over the 5th Green this morning and sent some golfers looking for the elusive pot of gold. 

Thanks to our major sponsor for today Drummond Golf cairns.

Next week: Gordonvale Golf Club 8am start. 

 

Today's Results

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Jacques Rancourt on 38 pts

Runner Up: Ken Berrigan 37 pts (C/B)

 

Division 2

Winner: Brian Hughes   37 pts 

Runner up:  John Richards   on 36pts  

NTPs: 

No2  Greg Dowling   No 8 Col Billingham No 14 Keith Schirmer  No 17 Andrew Jackson

Ball Rundown:

37 pts Daniel Cox  Greg Dowling

36 pts Russ Gill

35 pts Dave Lawler Evert Van Kleef Ron Blake Neal Arnott

34 pts Keith Schirmer Lionel Law Peter Wyatt Chris Ireland

33 pts Andrew Jackson John Pilbin

32pts Greg Althaus Dennis Vohland William Gray Doug Christison Stephen Day Pommy English
 

LADIES

Winner: Yasuko Moote   41pts 

Runner Up Kay Cleland 36 pts (C/B)

NTPs: 

No 2Chris Trevenen No 8 Lois Tait  No 14  Sandyl Kyriazis 

No17 Toshie Suenaga

Ball Rundown:

36 pts Edna Atkinson

31 pts Ali Gibson Toshie Suenaga

30 pts Di Diversi Hiroko Stuart Chris Trevenen 

 

 

CAIRNS GOLF CLUB TUESDAY 28 APRIL CONSISTENCY 4

 Cairns Golf Club host the next Consistency round for Mens and Ladies of the FNQVGA. If you haven't played this year Tuesday might be a good time to start. If every player would introduce one new player,  our membership would double.

FNQVGA recommends the use of the MiScore App to record your score. If you choose to use a card to score please ensure you record your score on the computer at the Captains desk.  This simple thing will ensure the presentation can go ahead quickly at the completion of play, while a goodly number of players are present.

18 Hole Individual Stableford   

Tee off from 7am 

Nominate from 6:30am (Captains desk closes at 7:30am sharp)

Sponsor DRUMMOND GOLF CAIRNS. 

 

RESULTS HALF MOON BAY TUESDAY 21 APRIL

 A great roll up of 74 FNQVGA golfers(58 men and 16 ladies) were lured to Yorkeys Knob to test themselves in the unusual format of a 2 Ball Ambrose competition, played over the back nine played twice.  For the most part the course won, especially as a swirling breeze got up as most groups played their second nine. 

Thank you to all from Half Moon Bay club and Pro shop for your assistance and hospitality and to the good folk from  Todd n Cath's Kitchen- the best fries on the northern beaches!

Thanks to our sponsor for the day Reef Hotel Casino where you can experience five-star luxury combined with thrilling gaming and world-class entertainment – the ultimate destination in Cairns! Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, a lively night out with friends, or simply enjoying great live music over expertly crafted cocktails, they have something for everyone. Indulge in their  award-winning dining options and discover why they are the premier entertainment hotspot in Cairns. It’s all there, waiting for you! 

 Unclaimed trophies and rundown balls are available for collection from the Captains Desk before play- just see Vice Pres Neil Arnott.

 

Todays Results

 

Mens Division 

Winners:Jack Murray & Dave Lawler on 65.5 net

Runner Up: Mark Stallman &Jack Ryan 66 net

Ball Rundown:

 68net:  Peter Linnehan & Mark Davidson

68.5 net: John Bawden & Tim Hollman

70 net:Shane Vale & Gordon Noble  Chris Ireland & Daniel Cox Stephen Day & Jacques Rancourt

70.5 net: Ron Blake & Dennis Vohland Mark Meadows & Murray Goodman  Pommy English & Ken Berrigan

71 net Rich Michalski &Grant Turner  John Evans & Steve Whanerere

71.5 net Ian MacLeod-Carey & Ross Ellen Chris Stewart & Greg Althaus 

72 net Trevor Barry  & James Pinfield 

Mixed Division / Ladies Division

Winners: Doug & Andrina Christison 69 net

Runner Up: Greg Dowling & Heather Forster 73net

Ball Rundown:

73.5  net George & Sandyl Kyriazis

74 net George & Edna Atkinson John Tehan & Ali Gibson Lionel & Doreen Law

75 net Lyn Small & Chris Trevenen 

75.5 net Lily and Keith Schirmer

No photos today- remember if you want your photo in the report stay until presentations. 

NEXT WEEK CAIRNS GOLF CLUB 7AM START

SPONSOR DRUMMOND GOLF.

 

 

 

HALF MOON BAY 2BALL AMBROSE TUESDAY 21 APRIL

 

 

 

 

This week we play a 2ball Ambrose competition at Half Moon Bay Golf Club. Due to greens renovations we will be playing the back 9 twice. There will be two divisions: Mens and Ladies/Mixed.

Tee off from 7am nominate from 6.30am 

Captains desk closes at 7.30am

Sponsor Reef Hotel Casino 

 

WIDE BAY VGA SPRING CARNIVAL 2026

 

Wide Bay District Veteran Golfers’ Association Spring Carnival 2026  2nd – 17th September 2026

The carnival schedule is as follows, with each course hosting two days of play:
Bargara Golf Club: 2nd, 3rd & 4th September 2026
Bundaberg Golf Club: 7th, 8th & 9th September 2026
Hervey Bay Golf Club: 13th & 14th September 2026
Maryborough Golf Club: 16th & 17th September 2026

Event Contacts
Spring Carnival Convenor:
Wendy Mathiesen – 0401 300 376 – wbsc.convenor@outlook.com
Veteran Captains:
Bargara: Don McKewen – 0409 024 029
Bundaberg: Julie Wilson – 0429 032 632
Maryborough: George Fallon – 0438 114 693
Hervey Bay: Sandra Kerley – 0428 243 934

Pro Shops:
Bargara: (07) 4159 2257
Bundaberg: (07) 4151 6706
Maryborough: (07) 4121 3717
Hervey Bay: (07) 4128 4249
Cart Hire
Cart hire for all courses will be arranged via nomination forms by the club captains in coordination with the pro shops. Payment is to be made at the pro shop.

On line nominations at  https://widebayveterangolfers.com.au/spring-carnival/

RESULTS MAREEBA TUESDAY 14 APRIL

 As promised, the Mareeba Golf Course provided more of a challenge that we have had all year this morning when 51 FNQVGA golfers (41 men and 10 ladies) played the third round of the 2026 Consistency series. Gone were the preferred lies we have played all year. The greens were hard and fast in preparation for the Steggles Mareeba Open this weekend, and the rough was suitably punishing for errant drives and approaches. Thank you to Brian in the clubhouse for helping us get started. And an even bigger thank you to the Mareeba Superintendent and his band of merry men for preparing the course. 

Our generous sponsors Elements Air and Refrigeration are to be thanked as well.  

Next week we move to the coast to play a 2Ball Ambrose at Half Moon Bay , get yourself a partner for the 7am tee off. 

 

TODAY`s RESULTS:

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Jacques Rancourt  on 35pts (C/B)

Runner Up: Stephen Day  on 35pts

Division 2

Winner: Roger Smith  on 35 pts (C/B)

Runner Up  Trevor Barry   on 35 pts. 

NTPs: 

No 4 Greg Dowling No 8 Russell Lawrence No  11 Jacques Rancourt No 13 Shane Vale

Ball Rundown:

34pts Ron Blake

33pts  Peter Walters

32pts: Doug Christison Ross Allen Dave Lawler Greg Dowling

31pts Shane Vale Tim Hollman

30pts John Pinfield John Tehan

29 pts Pommy English Neal Arnott Russell Lawrence Brian Hughes Muzza Goodman 

LADIES

Winner:Roslyn Slyney  on 33 pts

Runner Up: Edna Atkinson   31pts (C/B)

NTPs: 

No 4 Doreen Law   No 8 Roslyn Slyney   No 11 Kay Cleland

 No 13 Janeen Smith 

Ball Rundown:

31 pts Sandyl Kyriazis

29 pts Janeen Smith

27 pts Heather Forster

26pts Andrina Christison 

 

 

Mens Div 1 runner up Stephen Day

 

 

Ladies winner Roslyn Slyney

No one looks more surprised than Roger Smith to have won the Mens Div 2 Trophy