Hi Members,
Report from Mossman GC, there was just a little rain today, course freshened up and cherry ripe for us on Tuesday. Hope to see you all there, sponsor is Oak Tree Retirement Village.
Regards
Robin
Hi Members,
Report from Mossman GC, there was just a little rain today, course freshened up and cherry ripe for us on Tuesday. Hope to see you all there, sponsor is Oak Tree Retirement Village.
Regards
Robin
Hi Members,
I have just received notification from Babinda Golf Club that they are under water and the game scheduled for tomorrow Tuesday 15 Sep has now been cancelled. Please spread the word so those that are unable to read the blog are made aware.
Regards
Robin
PRESIDENT REPORT –MAREEBA GOLF CLUB 08 Sep20
Hi Members,
Today`s game at Mareeba GC was a stableford event and there was a really good turnout of 95 players consisting of 77 men & 18 ladies. There was one visitor from Mareeba GC, Chris Benjamin and there was one new member also from Mareeba GC, Grahame Doeblien welcome to the Vets Grahame.
The course was in great condition and the temporary green on the 13th was excellent, well done to Rod and his team and the weather was fantastic. Thanks very much as always to Gabi for the manner of which she looks after all of us and to Ken Baker for getting the big crowd going.
Our sponsor today was Stratford Painting Contractors (SPC) and the owner Gordon Perry fronted up for a game, good to see him mixing it with the best. Gordon`s motto is “there is no paint job too big or too small”, please contact Gordon when any painting is required.
I spoke briefly about committee positions that will become vacant at the AGM later in the year, if anyone is interested in coming on to the committee to lend a hand please see our Secretary Liz and she will take your details. Due to the COVID-19 we are still unsure of how the AGM will look like in Nov so we need to be prepared for whatever the situation is come November.
My thanks go out to Andrina for stepping up to the mark as Captain whilst Wal has been ill and also to Doug for taking everyone`s money each week but more importantly they have both been at the desk at 0630 every week. Well done to both of you and your efforts are appreciated by all members, both will be leaving the committee at the AGM.
Next week`s game will be a single stableford event at Babinda GC and the sponsor will be the REEF CASINO hope to see you all there.
Robin
President
TODAY`s RESULTS:
MENS:
Winner:
Div 1: Peter Walters on 37 pts
Runner Up: Pete Edmonds c/b on 37 pts
Div 2: Graham Morrow on 39 pts
Runner Up:George Atkinson c/b on 37 pts
Ball Rundown:
37pts: John Gregan
36pts: Rod Cade,
34pts: Brian Hughes, Tom Stager, John Everall, Russ Gill, Dennis Vohland, John Richards & Garry Castle
33pts: Brian Norris, Barry Pike, Peter Meyer, George Kyriazis & Bill Eden,
32pts: Dave Lawler, Jeff McGrath, Ross Ellen, Lionel Law & Neal Arnott and
31pts: Peter Johnston, Grahame Doeblien, Trevor Barry, Peter Dalziel, Tim Hollman, Doug Christison, Mike Scott & Peter Brereton.
LADIES:
Winner:Tracey Dickinson on 38 pts
Runner Up: Jaqui Hall on 32pts
BALL RUNDOWN:
31pts: Andrina Wilson, Liz Edmonds & Doreen Law,
30pts: Lois Tait &Kay Cleland and
29pts:Jane Taylor & Judy Guzzwell.
Hi Members,
I have just been informed that the course at Mareeba is in very good condition and the weather prediction for next Tuesday is fine with a 5% chance of rain so all is good. Also Gabi has advised that there will be Sandwiches, Toasties ,Pies & Sausage Rolls available.
Hope to see you all there.
Regards
Robin
PRESIDENT REPORT –MILLAA MILLAA GOLF CLUB 01 Sep 20
Hi Members,
Today`s game at Millaa Millaa GC was a stableford event and there fewer numbers than normal, 51 players consisting of 38 men & 13 ladies. There were two visitors, Russell Horn from Gatton and Warwick Howarth from Millaa Millaa. There were three new members Gary Pozzi and Jenny Barrett from HMBGC and Greg Taylor from Millaa Millaa, welcome to the Vets in the Far North.
The weather was very cold early considering it was the first day of Spring and took it`s own good time to warm up but the sun eventually shone down on us and we stopped complaining. Many thanks to Margaret for the early brews, toast and hot food post game. The course was in very good condition and the volunteers are to be congratulated, well done to all at Millaa Millaa GC.
Our sponsor today was DRUMMOND GOLF, please support Drummonds when purchasing golf equipment as “they will lift your game”. Many thanks to Darren and his team.
Your Committee is currently sorting out options for the AGM at G/Vale and the Presentation/Lunch Day at Cairns at the end of the year. These games have become difficult due to the social distancing requirements imposed on us by the authorities as numbers in the clubhouse are very limited. Keep your eye on the blog as we have a couple of months to sort it out and rules may get relaxed the further we go.
Next week`s game will be a single stableford event at MAREEBA GC and the sponsor will be Stratford Painting Contractors, hope to see you all there.
Robin
President
TODAY`s RESULTS:
MENS:
Winner: Only 1 Division due to the low attendance,
Winner: Grant Scott on 39pts
Runner Up: Greg Taylor on 38p
Ball Rundown:
The Captain decided to give out balls to those that played to their handicap which was Ross Ellen only on 36pts and a ball was given to all members who remained for the Presentation who did not receive a prize. Looks like it may be beneficial to stay back for the presentations as you can never pick her mood.
LADIES:
Winner:Moira Stephens on 34pts
Runner Up: Doreen Law on 31pts
PRESIDENT REPORT –CAIRNS GOLF CLUB 25 Aug 20
Hi Members,
Today`s game at Cairns GC was a stableford event and there was a massive turnout of 123 players consisting of 97 men & 26 ladies. There were two visitors, Alan Dwyer from Burleigh Heads and Russell Banham from Keperra GC. There were two new members Mike Scott from Qantas GC? and Phil Stace from MossmanGC, welcome to the Vets gents.
The course was in excellent condition and the weather was fantastic. Thanks very much to Brie, Ben & Chloe for getting the big field off and running also Tim (greenkeeper) and his merry men for providing a great course in tip top condition reflected by the great scores below.
Our sponsor today was Cape York Accounting, if anyone requires any financial services or tax done please see the friendly staff at Cape York Accounting, their sponsorship is very much appreciated by our members.
A message to all members please check the 2020 Program on the blog as we have just amended some venues to cater for not playing at HMBGC next month and November. Due to many members requests we have negotiated another game at Mossman GC to be played on 22 Sep 20.
A friendly reminder to all players please sign your card, play off the correct handicap and return your card to the registration desk after each game to ensure your score is recorded.
Next week`s game will be a single stableford event at Millaa Millaa GC and the sponsor will be Drummond Golf, hope to see you all there.
Robin
President
TODAY`s RESULTS:
MENS:
Winner:
Div 1: Albert Smith on 38 pts
Runner Up: Neal Arnott on 36 pts
Div 2: Bill Matthews on 45
Runner Up:Brian Norris on 41
Ball Rundown:
39pts:Ross White
37pts: Garry Castle
36pts: Yasuo Kumagae, Ron Sylvester, Brian Hughes & Tom McEwan
35pts: Dennis Vohland, Robin Tonks, Tony Calcutt, John Everall & Ian Schofield
34pts: Bill Eden, Dave Ingram, Ron Blake, Graham Ross & Steve Whanarere
33pts: Russ Gill, Terry Craven, George Studham, Peter Brereton & Keith Schirmer and
32pts: Graham Morrow, Jeff McGrath, Tim Holman, Ed Mackie, Frank Thelan, Doug Christison, Marcus Morse, Ken Berrigan, Mark Davidson, John Sinclair, Neil Sharkey, Bill Foster, Dave Lawler & John Gregan.
LADIES:
Winner:Chris Trevenen on 43 pts
Runner Up: Cathie Coverdale c/b on 35
BALL RUNDOWN:
35pts: Di Diversi
34pts: Lois Tait & Andrina Wilson
33pts: Liz Edmonds & Julie Wallace
32pts: Jane Taylor, Tessa Meyer, Moira Stephens & Doreen Law and
31pts: Sandy Caplick
FNQVGA 2020 Championships
LADIES:
Gross Winner: Andrina Wilson 189
Gross Runner-up: Judy Guzzwell 194
Nett Winner: Doreen Law 150 c/b
Nett Runner-up: Lois Tait 150
MEN:
A GRADE:
Gross Winner: Robin Tonks 151
Gross Runner-up: Dave Lawler 160
Nett Winner: Evert Van Kleef 137
Nett Runner-up: Ken Berrigan 138
B GRADE:
Gross Winner: Doug Christison 168
Gross Runner-up: Peter Wyatt 175 c/b
Nett Winner: Peter Doherty 136
Nett Runner-up: Bill Matthews 141
C GRADE:
Gross Winner: Tom McEwan 188
Gross Runner-up: Graham Morrow 190
Nett Winner: John Pilbin 140
Nett Runner-up: Bill Eden 145