Next Game Gordonvale 22 Oct

All,

Our next game is the final comp round for the year for the Ted Thomasson trophy.  It is a single stableford at Gordonvale golf club.

The course should be in good condition generally after the Cairns Hardware Classic being held this weekend.

The bunkers have been renovated, the drain is clear along its full length & greens are on the improve.  The only thing to be careful of is keeping out of the trees, as balls tend to disappear under the leaf litter.

The game is sponsored by Drummond Golf.

See you there.

Louis

President Report & Results for Atherton Golf Club 15 Oct 19

PRESIDENT REPORT – ATHERTON GOLF CLUB 15 Oct 19

Hi Members,

Today`s game was a single stableford at ATHERTON Golf Club with a good rollup of 79 golfers consisting of 65men & 14 ladies. There were two new members, Brad Snow from Atherton and Eben Ingram from Wolston Park, welcome to the Vets guys.

The course was in great shape with a lot of run which suits the Vets just fine thank you. The weather was just fantastic which made for a great day out, many thanks to Cheryl & Irish for getting us going this morning much appreciated by all.

Our sponsor today was BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB who are one of our loyal sponsors, our members constantly frequent their establishment to show our support back to Brothers.

I mentioned today that we now are using our own NTP holders as well as our own markers, red (ladies) & white (men) on every course played, please ensure that if you are closest to the pin put your name & witness on the relevant sheet and place/move the marker to where your ball finished. There was a situation today whereby a name was on the sheet but the marker was not on the green which makes it impossible for groups following to ascertain the distance without the marker on the green.

The FNQVGA Committee is currently in negotiations with Cairns GC (caterer) to finalise the menu for our end of year Presentation Day on 03 Dec 19, as a heads up, very similar to last year with a similar cost per head.

Next weeks game will be a stableford event at GORDONVALE GOLF CLUB hope to see you all there.

Robin

President

RESULTS:

MENS:

Winner:

Div 1: Roger Glover, 36 pts

Runner Up: Peter Clarke 35 pts

Div 2: Ian McLeod Carey on c/b 40 pts

Runner Up: Gary Tudehope also on 40 pts

Ball Rundown:

38 pts: Tom McEwan

37pts: Bruce Jenner

36 pts:Rich Michalski

35 pts: Grant Scott, John Gregan, Rod Ingram & Bob Adams

34 pts: Ross White, Russ Gill, Pete Doherty, Graham Morrow, Don McHardie, George Kyriazis, Dave Lawler, Peter Wyatt, Eric Haworth & Robin Tonks (thanks Wal)

LADIES:

Winner: Doreen Law on 36 pts

Runner Up: Sandy Caplick c/b on 34 pts

BALL RUNDOWN

34 pts: Maria Ling & Kay Bergiel

32 pts: Chris Everall and

31 pts: Cathy Coverdale & Tracey Dickinson

N.T.P.’s

MENS: 3^rd Robin Tonks, 11^th Frank Toth, 13^th Skinner & 18^th Evert Van Kleef

LADIES: 3^rd Cathy Coverdale, 11^th Glenda Thomas, 13^th Liz Edmonds & 18^th Andrina Wilson

Next Game Atherton 15 Oct

All,

Our next game is a nice easy single stableford at Atherton golf club.

I'm advised there's nothing new about the course, so it should be a pleasant day out.

The game is sponsored by Brothers Leagues Club.

See you there.

Louis

Presidents Report & results Cairns GC 08 Oct 19

PRESIDENT REPORT – CAIRNS GOLF CLUB 08 Oct 19

Hi Members,

Today`s game for a change was a stroke event at CAIRNS Golf Club with another excellent attendance of 105 golfers consisting of 79men & 26 ladies. There were two new members; Lindsay Caspers from Coomealla (NSW) and Kevin West from Mareeba, welcome to the Vets guys.

The course was in excellent condition, many thanks to the greenkeeper and his team, thanks also to Anton & Jo for getting us away on time and the weather was fantastic which makes for a great day at the office for our members.

Our sponsor today was STRATFORD PAINTING CONTRACTORS, many thanks to Gordon Perry for his support throughout the year. If anyone needs a paint job please call Gordon for a quote, his number is on our blog.

There was a memorable moment today for one of our members, Su Zheng on the 8^th hole, her tee shot went into the pond, Su then reloaded and proceeded to put her next shot straight in the hole for an easy par, congrats Su sorry it does not count for a hole-in-one.

Next weeks game will be back to single stableford at ATHERTON Golf Club, hope to see you all there.

Robin

President

RESULTS:

MENS:

Winner:

Div 1: George Studham on 69

Runner Up:John Everall on 71

Div 2: Harvey Blanch on 68

Runner Up: John Gregan c/b on 69

Ball Rundown:

69: Rod Ingram

70: Bill Eden

71: Peter Johnstone & Frank Thelan

72: George Kyriazis, Wal Anthony, Roger Glove, Derek Taylor & Trevor Barry

73: Michael Taylor, Peter Wyatt & Robin Tonks

74: Pete Edmonds, Tae Zheng, Dave Lawler, Ross White, Pete Doherty, Eric Haworth & Bob Billingham and

75: Steve Whanarere, Lionel Law, Darryl Caplick, John Evans, John Famularo, Graham Morrow, Ron Blake & Brian Brown.

LADIES:

Winner: Su Zheng on 70

Runner Up: Edna Atkinson c/b on 75

BALL RUNDOWN

75 on c/b: Maria Ling

76: Kay Bergiel & Tracey Dickinson

77: Andrina Wilson & Belle Gillan and

78: Judy Guzzwell, Suda Woodward, Kay Cleland & Chris Trevenen

N.T.P.’s

MENS: 5^th Roger Smith, 8^th Eric Haworth, 11^th Dave Lawler & 17^th Ross White

LADIES: 5^th Maria Ling, 8^th Tracey Dickinson, 11^th Tracey Dickinson & 17^th Celia Fox

Next Game Cairns 8 Oct

All,

Our next game is a single stroke round at Cairns golf club.

This is the final round for the Stanton Bailey trophy.

The game is sponsored by Stratford Painting Contractors.

I'm sure the course will be in fine condition after the recent rain with greens running fast as usual.

See you there.

Louis

PS  Roger Smith nearly had a hole in one at Mareeba last week & sent in this pic to prove it.  However, he decided not to putt out!

President Report & results Mareeba GC 01 oct 19

PRESIDENT REPORT – MAREEBA GOLF CLUB 01 Oct 19

Hi Members,

Today`s game was a single stableford at MAREEBA Golf Club with an excellent attendance of 97 golfers consisting of 72men & 25 ladies. There was one visitor, Kevin West from Mareeba GC who is about to join the Vets once he has completed his three cards and has a full handicap.

The course was in excellent condition and the best I have seen it in a long time, tees, fairways and greens superb and a credit to Rod Cade and his team. Many thanks also to Gabbi & Deb for spoiling us as usual and we will see you both soon as we return on the 29^th Oct. Even though I have been advised by many not to mention the weather ever again, I must say that the weather was fantastic which made for an enjoyable day on the golf course.

Our sponsor today was BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB who are one of our loyal sponsors and our members constantly frequent their establishment to avail themselves of Brothers hospitality and to show our support back to Brothers.

The Captain mentioned at presentation for all players to ensure their card is correct but more importantly legible before they hand it in as he is the one that has to input the scores into GOLFLINK and if he cannot decipher them, they are a big chance of ending up in the bin. A small request people.

Prizes from the monster raffle yet to be collected (please see me next week at registration) are;

Aartje Ottens- shower rack. Eric Haworth- Happy Holidays pack. Brian Guest- White Lid Containers & Peter Doherty- Shallow bowl.

Next weeks game will be a stroke event at CAIRNS Golf Club, hope to see you all there.

Robin

President

RESULTS:

MENS:

Winner:

Div 1: Ernie Bingham on 37 pts

Runner Up: Ross Ellen c/b on 36pts

Div 2: Peter Johnston on 43 pts

Runner Up: George Atkinson c/b on 39 pts

Ball Rundown:

39 pts: Derek Taylor

36pts: Pete Edmonds, Graeme Chappell, Bill Eden, Rod Cade & Robin tonks

35 pts: Claud Clark, Graham Morrow, Marcus Morse, Ken Baker & Brian Norris

34 pts: John Gregan, Mark Buckle, Darrly Chandler, Louis Siedle, Ken Berrigan, Mark Davidson & John Richards and

33 pts: John Everall, Bill Matthews, Bruce Jenner, John Pinfield, Neil Stubbins, Wal Anthony, Russ Gill, Eric Haworth & John Famularo

LADIES:

Winner: Doreen Law on 39 pts

Runner Up: Tracey Dickinson c/b on 35 pts

BALL RUNDOWN

35 pts: Maria Ling

33 pts: Liz Edmonds, Chris Everall & Rosemary Barker

32 pts: Celia Fox & Chris Trevenen and

30 pts: Lily Schirmer & Jane Taylor

N.T.P.’s

MENS: 4^th Dave Lawler, 8^th Ernie Bingham, 11^th Dave Lawler & 13^th Skinner

LADIES: 4^th Tracey Dickinson, 8^th Doreen Law, 11^th Lily Schirmer & 13^th Edna Atkinson

Next Game Mareeba 1 Oct

All,

Our next game is at Mareeba & is a single stableford Consistency event.

This is the last of the Consistency events & is sponsored by Brothers Leagues Club.

Gaby advises the course is great & she has missed us, so you can be sure of our usual welcome.

See you there.

Louis

PS  Date for your diary

Norfolk Island Veterans Golf Tournament 10-14 Feb 2020.  Details from Joyce at 1800 1400 66 or email  Joyce@travelcentre.nf