Mossman Tuesday 24 Aug 21

 Hi Members,

I am posting this message in anticipation that the COVID restrictions will be lifted Friday 20 Aug as advised by the Qld Premier. Please keep you ears to the ground and if anything changes prior I will amend the blog accordingly.

Since the lockdown and restrictions were imposed it has been very difficult to continue with the Program however, the game at Mossman next Tuesday will go ahead at normal times and we can finally complete the 2nd round of our championships. Noting the lifting of restrictions, we are permitted to play a stroke round and have NTPs as well so hopefully our golf will be back to normal commencing next week.

Hope to see you all there.

Regards

Robin

President

Atherton Cancelled Tuesday 17 Aug 21 due to COVID Rules

 Hi Members,

Today I have been advised by the Qld Golf Manager (Golf Aust) that we, Cairns Region should not travel outside our LGA to participate in a golf event due to the Health directions within COVID rules therefore the Atherton game has to be cancelled and we will resume the 2021 Program at Mossman on Tuesday 24 Aug 21 as the restrictions will be lifted Sunday 22 Aug 21.

Regret this very late advice but we need to be doing the right thing and most certainly do not want to get our members and Atherton GC in any breach of current restrictions imposed by the Gov.

Please spread the word.

Regards

Robin

President

Next Game Atherton Tuesday 17 Aug 21

 Hi Members,

Unfortunately due to the COVID lockdown we were unable to complete the 2nd round of the championships at Mareeba on Tuesday but fortunately the lockdown is over and we can now resume the 2021 Program and play Atherton GC next Tuesday 17th Aug.

The game is scheduled for a single stableford but we will be playing the 2nd round of the championships and the game will obviously be a stroke event. Therefore everyone who nominated and paid for the championships will be eligible to play at Atherton. For those members who did not nominate for the championships, you are most certainly welcome to play in the comp of the day.

There does not seem to be any COVID restrictions at Atherton perhaps because they are not included in the Cairns area. Having said that social distancing will still be required and perhaps masks to be worn inside the clubhouse just as a safety measure.

Hope to see you all there on Tuesday and good golfing.

Regards

Robin

President

Cairns COVID Lockdown

 Hi Members,

As you all would know by now we are in lockdown from 4pm today for 3 days, therefore there will not be a game at Mareeba next Tuesday due to the COVID rules.

Please monitor this blog as I will update you all when further information is provided by the authorities. It will all depend on whether the lockdown is for the 3 day period only.

Stay safe and watch a bit of TV and talk to your husbands/wives for 3 days.

Regards

Robin

Presidents Report & Results Mareeba Tuesday 03 Aug 21

 PRESIDENT REPORT –MAREEBA GOLF CLUB 03 Aug 21

Hi Members,

Today`s game was the 1^st round of our 2021 Championships with the 2^nd and final round to be completed at Mareeba GC next Tuesday 10 Aug. The comp of the day today was a single stroke event and there were 87 players consisting of 74 men & 13 ladies. We had two new members rejoin today, Gordon & Kathleen Smith both from Tallarook GC Vic, welcome back to the Vets.

The course was great and thanks go out to the greens staff at Mareeba and many thanks to Gabi & Wendy for looking after us from 0630 onwards.

Our sponsor today was GOLF WORLD, please support Golf World and mention you are a “Vet” if you are purchasing golf equipment from their store as they are a great support to us.

The golf shirt orders were finalised today and Liz will be sending off the orders later on this week with an expected delivery date of 5-6 weeks.

This is a reminder to all players, please when completing your card mark the total gross, nett & stableford score at the top of the scorecard for a stroke event and the total stableford score for a stableford event so Russ doesn`t have to go through every card to get the total score for each player as this is very time consuming and you can all help to make his job easier when sorting out cards at the end of the day.

We are back at Mareeba next Tuesday for the 2^nd round of the Championship, those not entered for both rounds can most certainly attend and participate in the comp of the day, good golfing and see you at Mareeba.

Robin

President

TODAY`s RESULTS:

MENS:

Winner:

Div 1: Peter Steventon on 69

Runner Up:Peter Doherty on 71

Div 2: Darryl DeClifford on 72

Runner Up: John Bawden on 75

NTPs:

4^th:Tom Finch, 8^th:Steve Willis,11^th:Peter Doherty & 13^th: Ross Ellen

Ball Rundown:

72: Peter Wyatt,

73: Michael Taylor,

74: Ross Ellen,

75: George Studham, Ken Berrigan & Mike Gossip,

76: Mark Buckle & Evert Van Kleef,

77: Brian Norris & Kev Walsh,

78: Bert Smith, Mal Armstrong, Tony Calcutt & Lindsay Caspers and

79: Ron Blake, Tom Finch, Neil Hamilton & Ken Baker.

LADIES:

Winner: Jane Taylor on 78

Runner Up: Lois Tait also on 78

NTPs:

4^th:Doreen Law,8^th Jaqui Hall, 11&13: Cathie Coverdale.

Ball Rundown:

79: Marg Finch,

80: Gail Wright & Kathleen Smith and

81: Janeen Smith.

Message from Mareeba GC for Tuesday

 

I am happy to advise you that our  Clubhouse  will be open upstairs on both Tuesdays after 11 am  😊

All our food is cooked freshly on our premises and we will have our yummy Sandwiches , Bacon & Egg Burger, Steakette and Salad Burger available and not to forget our german Sausages with Sauerkraut .

 

Anyone wanting Apple Danishes please pre order 😊

 

Looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday

Cheers

Gabi

Mareeba Golf Club

President Report & Results Millaa Millaa Tuesday 27 Jul 21

 

PRESIDENT REPORT –MILLAA MILLAA GOLF CLUB 27 Jul 21

Hi Members,

Today`s game was a single stableford event at Millaa Millaa Golf Club and there were 54 players consisting of 46 men & 8 ladies. There was one visitor, Lynne McCosker from St George, we also have five new members, Mal Armstrong from Millaa Milla, Stephen, Diane & Geoffrey Heather and Roger Whittaker all from Bundaberg, welcome to the Vets and I hope you enjoy your time with us.

The weather was very cold early on but as Don promised us the sun came out later and there was no rain at all another bonus was the course was in great condition Millaa obviously have a good crew of volunteers, well done to all. Thanks to Margaret for looking after us pre game and the same to Hughy post game, the pies were hot & tasty.

Our sponsor today was CAZALY`S AFL, a lot of our members visit their establishment on a regular basis and it is always a great place to drop in for a meal and sample their entertainment treats on offer.

Some good news this week as we (LOIS) have secured the services of BDO to audit our books on a honorary basis (freebie), we have been trying since Harvey Blanch moved to Brisbane, great work Lois and many thanks to Greg Mitchell from BDO for accommodating us at no charge.

More good news as we have received formal advice from HMBGC that the Vets can play there again in 2022 as long as the COVID situation does not worsen in our Region. The FNQVGA 2022 Program will include HMBGC as one of our venues as per pre-COVID utilising the two tee start.

For those interested, the 2021 Gordonvale Open is to be played Sat 14^th & Sun 15^th Aug, please contact the Gordonvale GC to obtain tee times.

Next week will be the final opportunity to purchase the FNQVGA golf shirts as Liz will be placing the order in a couple of weeks and that will be it for this year. Those that have already ordered the delivery time is approx 5-6 weeks after placement of the order.

Next weeks game will be a stroke event and is the 1^st round of the FNQVGA, 2021 Championships at Mareeba GC and the sponsor is Golf World. For those not participating in the championships you are very welcome to play in the comp of the day and for members playing in the 2 rounds a reminder to advise Lois at Registration as payment for both games ($34) is required on day one. Lets fill Mareeba GC up next week and have a great time.

Robin

President

TODAY`s RESULTS:

MENS:

Winner: Mick Grumley on 35pts

Runner Up:Ross Ellen on 34pts

NTPs:

1/10: Mick Grumley and 5/14: Gary Tudehope.

Ball Rundown:

33pts: Mark Davidson, Keith Sanderson, Warren Affleck and the sensational Brian Norris,

32pts: Garry Castle, Tom McEwan and Peter Johnston.

31pts: Don McHardie, Darryl Chandler, Ron Blake, Trevor Barry, Gary Tudehope and Dennis Vohland.

LADIES:

Winner: Doreen Law on 28pts

Runner Up: Lois Tait c/b on 27pts

NTPs:

1/10: Joanne Affleck & 5/14: Liz Edmonds

Ball Rundown:

27pts: Judy Guzzwell and

25pts: Liz Edmonds & Julie Wallace.