Vets return 14 July Atherton GC

Hi Members,

The FNQVGA Committee have now decided to return to our 2020 program on Tuesday 14 July 20 as all clubs should be open by then, utilising 2 tees, 4 to a gaggle, perhaps 2 per cart, hopefully NTPs and we should be able to conduct our weekly presentations on the day.

This makes complete sense and brings us into line with Stage 3 of the Qld Gov`s Roadmap to Easing Restrictions. Unless there has been a major turnaround with the status of the COVID-19 within communities throughout Australia, in particular Qld we will return on Tuesday 14 July at Atherton GC.

I know everyone is looking forward to the Vets return but we have to think of everyone`s health & safety whilst still abiding by all of the authorities guidelines and it is therefore our intention to get the timing right so we can resume as per the 2020 Program.

Regards

Robin
President

Planning return of 2020 Program on 02 June 20

Hi Members,

I have had many queries regarding the FNQVGA returning to play again and I wish to advise that the Committee have pencilled in a return date of Tuesday 02 Jun 20 all being equal.

We have written to all golf clubs in our district with the proposed date and are awaiting their responses for confirmation of our scheduled return to once again get out of the house on Tuesdays.

 As everyone is aware the coronavirus pandemic has been easing day by day and the authorities are even talking about relaxing some of their social distancing rules in the near future so by the time we return some sort of normality may exist.

 Either way our plan is to return on the 2nd June at Cairns GC as per the 2020 Program. The Blog will be updated as soon as all clubs have responded with their confirmation.

Regards

Robin
President

2020 Program postponed

Members,

Due to the current restrictions imposed on all Australians by the PM that gatherings of no more than 2 persons are permitted and that everyone over 70 should self isolate the FNQVGA Committee have decided to postpone all games until further advised starting immediately.

This decision has not been taken lightly and it is our responsibility to protect the health & safety of all of our members. It is our intention to return to playing at the first opportunity so please monitor the blog and when Australia returns to some sort of normality the FNQVGA will follow.

Stay safe and take care.

Robin
President

Next game Cairns GC Tuesday 31 Mar 20

Hi Members,

Final approval has been given to Cairns GC to open this weekend so our game will be on Tuesday with registration 0630-0800. The clubhouse will not be open (toilets will be open) and we will set up under the verandah maintaining social distancing to conduct the normal registration of players.

The following rules apply for the weekend and these rules will be reviewed Monday and may change for our game on Tuesday in particular motorised carts may be permitted Tuesday, if required please call the club after 4pm on Monday to enquire;

Competition & Social Play:
· One Tee Start only, groups of 4 at 10 minute intervals
· No Motorised Carts in use (due to sanitary requirements & large player numbers)
· Walking Golf only (limited pull buggies available for hire)
· No Alcohol for Sale for on course Consumption
· Absolutely No BYO Alcohol (Instant ejection and potential Disciplinary action)
· Social distancing, min 1.5m with no congregating of players.
· Driving Range is open with all above rules in place.
· Clubhouse Closed (Locker Room open for Access to Clubs)
· Cups are placed in centre of all Greens (No Pins/flags, No NTP’s)
· Bunkers GUR (no rakes on course)
· No congregating post game, players must leave facility directly after game
· Self Scoring of own card, no need for Marker Signature.

It is in our best interests to abide by all of these limitations as we are the targeted group that this virus is attacking so please do your part and enjoy the game. It would be very much appreciated if you could bring the exact amount of $17 per player to save extra handling of money.

There will not be a formal presentation and results will be placed on our blog as per normal after the game.

Stay safe & enjoy.

Robin
Pres

Atherton Tuesday 24 Mar

Atherton GC is open for golf tomorrow at the normal Tablelands Summer of Golf time at 0830. Please ensure you read their local rules for changes ie preferred lies etc.

When I know what is happening with Cairns GC for next week I will include advice on this blog.

Regards

Robin

President Report & results for Atherton GC 17 Mar 20

PRESIDENT REPORT – ATHERTON GOLF CLUB 17 Mar 20

Hi Members,

Today`s game was a single stableford event at Atherton Golf Club, there were 86 players today consisting of 69 men & 17 ladies. There were five new members, Joe Cox from Atherton, Bruce Hunter from Millaa Millaa, Junju Lee & Suki Jung from Cairns and John Queneau from Bellconnen, welcome to the Vets and good golfing to you all.

The course was in very good condition and the greens were as fast as ever, congrats to the grounds staff. The weather was excellent except for the final couple of holes however, most players finished just in time. Many thanks to Cheryl, Irish & Bob for getting us going on time as well as the refreshments provided throughout the day.

Our sponsor today was BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB, who have once again backed up in 2020 to sponsor the FNQVGA, your sponsorship is much appreciated and many thanks from our members.

It is extremely important that all golfers adhere to the policies from the “experts” regarding the Coronavirus, in particular, no handshaking, no high 5s, no cuddling etc etc, basically no transference of germs to others. We will be able to continue playing golf by being responsible individuals and not letting our guard down as we do our part in containing this horrific disease whilst the world is in lockdown. I noticed many players today doing the elbow jolt and fist pump after the game, lets keep it up people until normality returns.

Advice from Mareeba GC is that they will be holding the Mitsubishi Classic this weekend, Sat 21 & Sun 22 March. Also the Mareeba Open is on 4 & 5^th April so call the club to book your tee times for both events.

Bob Billingham will commence taking nominations and fees ($35 per head incl cart) at our next Vets game in two weeks for the 9am shotgun start at the Mirage GC on Fri 29 May, I advise you all to get in early.

The next Vets game will be a single stableford event at Cairns GC in two weeks with a new sponsor Oak Tree Retirement Village, we will resume our normal weekly games from then on as per the 2020 Program.

The next and final Tableland Summer of Golf game for 2020 is at Atherton GC next Tuesday at 0830.

Robin

President

RESULTS:

MENS:

Winner:

Div 1: Ernie Bingham on 38 pts

Runner Up: Dave Morrison c/b on 34 pts

Div 2: Brian Hughes on 38 pts

Runner Up: Joe Cox on 37 pts

Ball Rundown:

35 pts: Graham Morrow,

34pts: Neil Arnott, Brian Brown & Ross Ellen,

33pts:Ray Greig, Keith Winstanley & John Everall,

32pts:Bill Leonard, Les Tenni, Peter Clark, Ken Berrigan & Neil Hamilton and

31pts:Garry Castle, Bill Eden, Don McHardie, Peter Wyatt, John English, Vaughn Edwards, Mark Davidson and myself thanks Wal you are a great Captain.

LADIES:

Winner: Judy Guzzwell on 35 pts

Runner Up: Jane Taylor on 33 pts

BALL RUNDOWN

31pts: Cathie Coverdale

29 pts: Kay Cleland

28 pts: Junju Lee, Kandice Van Kleef & Tracey Dickinson and

27pts: Gail O`Shea, Chris Trevenen & Liz Edmonds

N.T.P.’s

MENS:3^rd Dave Morrison, 11^th Ross Ellen, 13^th Neal Arnott & 18^th Dave Lawler

LADIES: 3^rd Chris Trevenen, 11^th Tracey Dickinson, 13^th Cathie Coverdale & 18^th Judy Guzzwell.

Next game Atherton GC Tuesday 17 Mar 20

Morning Golfers,

The next FNQVGA game will be a single stableford game at Atherton GC on Tuesday 17 Mar 20 and our sponsor is Brothers Leagues Club. The course is in good condition and the potential cyclone should have no effect at all on the weather in our Region as all reports has it going out to sea.

There is a need to talk about the Coronavirus as this epidemic is extremely serious and we need to do our part to reduce the spread of this world affected virus. The experts say that no shaking hands after the game is one of many things to do as a preventative and as we are in the targeted age group we all should take heed of this and act in a responsible manner and do whatever we can to see the back of this virus.

Hope to see you all at Atherton Tuesday.

Regards

Robin
Pres