Results Atherton GC 14 July 20

PRESIDENT REPORT – ATHERTON GOLF CLUB 14 Jul 20

Hi Members,

Today the Vets returned from the 2020 COVID-19 enforced lockdown to the glorious Atherton Golf Club and it was great to see some old (sorry) familiar smiling faces and also some new members who joined up today.

The game was a single stableford event and there were 88 players today consisting of 73 men & 15 ladies. We had one visitor Bert Smith from Albury and there were five new members, Greg Waugh and Moira Stephens from HMBGC, Peter Brereton from Gordonvale and Rob little & Kerry McDonald from SGA, welcome to the Vets and please enjoy your stay with us.

The course was once again in very good condition and the greens were as fast as ever, congrats to the greenkeeper Brendon who is up for an award tonight as well as the Atherton GC in a National Award Presentation tonight, good luck from the FNQVGA. Many thanks to Cheryl, Irish & Pup for getting us going on time as well as the refreshments provided throughout the day.

Our sponsor today was Stratford Painting Contractors aka Gordon Perry who I`m told will tackle any paint job big or small and at very reasonable rates to our members, your sponsorship is appreciated by our members.

Next week`s game will be a single stableford event at Mossman GC and the sponsor is Cazaly`s AFL, this will be our first game back at Mossman in 3 years and I`m told everyone is looking forward to it.

Finally it was remiss of me today not to mention our Secretary Liz Edmonds special birthday next Saturday and I am not allowed to say her age but the rumour is 70, you never heard it from me.

Robin

President

RESULTS:

MENS:

Winner:

Div 1: Roger Smith c/b on 36 pts

Runner Up: Ernie Bingham c/b on 36 pts

Div 2: Barry Pike on 36 pts

Runner Up: Rick Gooderham c/b on 35 pts

Ball Rundown:

35 pts: Peter Hunt,

34pts: Ron Sylvester, Russell Lawrence & Ken Berrigan,

33pts:Jeff McGrath, Mark Buckle, George Studham, Keith Winstanley & Dave Lawler,

32pts:Ron Blake, Ross White, Peter Doherty, Garry Castle & Evert Van Kleef,

31pts:Darryl Chandler, Briam Guest, Graham Morrow, Peter Johnston, Roger Glover, Ross Ellen & Peter Wyatt and

29pts: Eric Haworth, Bruce Jenner, Gavin Smith, Tom Stager, Derek Taylor & Vaughan Edwards

LADIES:

Winner: Sandy Caplick on 32 pts

Runner Up: Doreen Law on 31 pts

BALL RUNDOWN

30pts: Di Diversi & Jane Taylor,

29 pts: Lois Tait,

28 pts: Tracey Dickinson

27pts: Moira Stephens & Cathy Coverdale and

26pts: Gail Wright

Vets return to Atherton GC Tuesday 14 July

Hi Members,

Well the wait is finally over and we return to Atherton GC next Tuesday 14 July. The game of the day will be a single stableford event and our sponsor is Stratford Painting Contractors.

Similar restrictions still apply to the playing conditions such as;
Still no NTPs,
Bunkers in play but preferred lies due to no rakes,
Flags remain in,
Gaggles of 4 permitted,
2 per motorised cart also permitted and
2 tee start available.

More good news is that the clubhouse will be open, Cheryl will be there to take lunch orders (pies/sambos etc), the bar is open, course in great condition, presentations after the game permitted inside as 50 pers allowed inside at this stage as numbers may change to the better.

Registration will be between 0645-0800 as normal and it would be much appreciated by Lois & Doug if you could have the correct change of $17 per player, for those new members forms will be available and membership fee of $10 apply.

Please remember that social distancing is still a major component to our recovery from this nasty disease of COVID-19 so please be smart especially at registration, there will be hand sanitiser available and remember to have your GA with you for conversion to handicap for Atherton GC.

Hope to see all of your smiling faces back next Tuesday at Atherton GC and just to let everyone know the following game at Mossman GC is most definitely on and I will post a message for that game next week.

Regards

Robin

FNQVGA shirt orders

Hi Members,

This is a message from our Secretary Liz Edmonds regarding shirt orders;

I will be taking orders for our Vets T-shirts at registration on Tuesday 14th July at Atherton and again at Mossman on the 21st July. 

Please pay on the day - $40 for a long or short sleeve shirt and I would appreciate the correct money. 

After Mossman I will be completing the order and will let you know when they arrive as COVID-19 has affected everything at the moment including delivery times.  

Regards

Robin

Eligibility to play 2020 Championships

Hi Members,

This is to advise members of the eligibility requirements to participate in this year`s championships at Gordonvale GC in August.

The 2 elements required are;
1.  Must be a financial member for at least 2 months and
2.  Must have played at least 3 events this year.

However, the Committee have decided to remove the 2 months membership caveat due to the fact that we have missed the past 4 months of play because of COVID-19.

The 3 game eligibility requirement is still required as there has been 4 games already this year and there are still 3 games available to play prior to the championships in August for members to meet the eligibility requirements.

Members who do not meet this criteria are still permitted to participate in the championships and play in the comp of the day but not able to win the honour board event.

If further clarification is required please do not hesitate to call.

Regards

Robin
President
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The loss of one of our members

Today I am the bearer of some very sad news, Brian Rowan, one of our long time members passed away last Thursday from the dreaded cancer. Brian`s smiling face will be missed at all future Vets games and members still talk about the time he hit 54 stableford points which not many players have or will ever achieve.

Brian`s funeral will be held at St Monicas Cathedral next Monday 29 June at 10am for those able to attend. From the Committee and all members, our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

Robin
President
FNQVGA

Atherton 14 July

Hi Members,

Now that we are nearing the return to Vets golf, I wish to update you all with the current guidelines.

For the 1st game back at Atherton GC on Tuesday 14 July the following should apply;

registration 0700-0800,
2 tee start,
4 per gaggle,
2 per motorised cart,
lunch orders available,
no NTPs (may change on the day) & bunkers preferred lies (no rakes)
Presentations should be permitted in clubhouse by then as we will be in stage 3 of the Gov policy  with social distancing still required.
Game of the day will be single stableford and sponsor is Stratford Painting Contractors.

Hope to see you all there and please spread the word to those unable to read the blog.

Regards

Robin