13 May 2024

Well, the sun finally shone on Peregian Golf Course for a FULL DAY.

Hopefully, with a bit more sun we can get back to carts on the Course again.

13 groups battled it out today for a 3 – 4 Person Ambrose event with 3 clubs and a putter.

It was interesting to note, that the winning scores with 3 clubs were not much different to the winning scores with a full set of clubs.

Maybe we don’t need all those extra clubs weighing down our golf bags!

Winners

1st          Team Lagowski, Priston, Matthews and Shepard with a score of 56.75. $40 each.

2^nd          Team Crossley, Davies, Malcolm and Walters with a score of 58.00 $30 each

3^rd           Team Hallifax, McIvor, Reading and Taylor with a score of 59.125 $20 eaxh

4^th           Team Carter, Cornell, McGough and Robson with a score of 59.5 $10 each

NTP’s

3^rd           Peter Jenner

5^th           Graeme Davies

8^th           Chris Birch

12^th        David Duffy

14^th        Peter Foulsham

15^th        David Reading

Next week is a Single Stableford and the start of the 2024 Match Play Championship. $10 to enter and the Top 16 scores go through to play each other for the title over the coming weeks.

6 May 2024

The sun was shining, the birds were singing, the ducks were swimming (in the bunkers) while 41 Vets did battle for a Single Stableford.

Numbers were a bit down due to the Public Holiday and the Carts on Paths (of course).

Results:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 13:

1st:  David McKnight with 37 points winning $40

2nd:  Steve Weir with 36 points winning $30

3rd:  Danny Bowes with 35 points winning $20

4th:  David Ellett with 34 points winning $10

B Grade, HCP 14 – 18:

1st:  Bruce Malcolm with 33 points on a CB winning $40

2nd:  Lindsey Binnie with 33 points winning $30

3rd:  Vin Penry with 32 points winning $20

4th:  Jeff Cornell with 30 points winning $10

C Grade, HCP 19 – 36:

1st: Greg Pearson with 37 points on a CB winning $40 (best score of the day)

2nd:  Paul Taylor with 37 points winning $30

3rd:  Mal Ryan with 36 points winning $20

4th:  Ross Hepworth with 33 points winning $10

NTP Winners:

3rd: David Ellett

5th: Tony Pickford

8th: Ben Constable

12th: Bruce Malcolm

14th: Peter Jenner

15th (2nd shot): Danny Bowes

Raffle Results

$40 – Paul Taylor

$40 – Stephen Biddle

$40 – Peter Meggitt

$40 – Greg Pearson

6 balls each – John Pell, Ben Constable, Ian Davis, David Duffy.

Next week’s game is a Team Event (4 person Ambrose with 3 clubs and a putter).

29 April 2024

As we had 10 Peregian Vets doing battle at the District event at Headland, we had a reduced field for our Single Stableford (and further reduced because of wet weather and carts on paths).

Results:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 14:

1st:  Bob Walters with 39 points winning $40 (best score of the day)

2nd:  David McKnight with 38 points winning $25

3rd:  Ben Constable with 35 points winning $15

4th:  Peter Foulsham with 34 points winning $10

B Grade, HCP 15 – 22:

1st:  Ian Clements with 36 points on a CB winning $40

2nd:  Phil Shepard with 36 points winning $25

3rd:  Ray Nickolls with 33 points winning $15

4th:  David Reading with 32 points on a CB winning $10

C Grade, HCP 23 – 36:

1st:  Ted Lynch with 31 points on a CB winning $40

2nd:  David Benjamin with 31 points winning $25

3rd:  Gordon McGough with 29 points winning $15

4th:  Stephen Biddle with 28 points winning $10

NTP Winners:

3rd: David Walters

5th: David McKnight

8th: David Henderson

12th: David McKnight

14th: David Reading

15th (2nd shot): David Reading

Next week’s game is a Single Stableford on the Public Holiday 6 May. It will be a staggered start off the 1st tee. 

15 April 2024

A lovely sunny day greeted our 63 playing Vets for the Annual Patron’s Plate event.

The winner, with an amazing 43 points was David McKnight.

Other results were:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 14:

1st:  Stuart Sutherland with 36 points on a CB winning $50

2nd:  Ben Constable with 36 points on a CB winning $40

3rd:  Rob Willemse with 36 points winning $30

4th:  Mike Lagowski with 35 points on a CB winning $20

5th:  Dale Whitney with 35 points on a CB winning $10 

B Grade, HCP 15 – 21:

1st:  Keith Broadhouse with 39 points winning $50

2nd:  Ian Matthews with 38 points winning $40

3rd:  Bob Walters with 36 points on a CB winning $30

4th:  Bob Sievers with 36 points on a CB winning $20

5th:  Tony Pickford with 35 points on a CB winning $10

C Grade, HCP 22 – 36:

1st:  Ian Clements with 37 points winning $50

2nd:  Stephen Biddle with 34 points on a CB winning $40

3rd:  Frank Gava with 34 points on a CB winning $30

4th:  Grant Merry with 34 points winning $20

5th:  David Benjamin with 31 points winning $10

NTP Winners:

3rd: Michael Payten

5th: Terry Vestris

8th: Lindsey Binnie

12th: Mike Lagowski

14th: Craig Hunter

15th (2nd shot): Chris Mackay

Straightest Drive

A Grade: Dale Whitney

B Grade: Ian Matthews

C Grade: John Pell

Next week we will have a 4 person Ambrose event (with 3 clubs and a putter). Minimum of 3 drives each.

8 April 2024

The clouds parted and the vets came out to play. Carts on  paths caused a few withdrawals but what can be done. Results were generally pretty poor.

A Grade winner 35 points $45 to Mike Lagowski, 2nd Col Anderson 33 points $35, 3rd 4th 5th all 32 points but the counback system meant Chris Birch received $25, Terry Vestris $15, and Dale Whitnet $10.

B Grade winner Bruce Malcolm 36 points and $45, 2nd 3rd, 4th, all 34 points c/b David Anderson $25, David McKnight $25, Vin Penry $15. Glen Gower $10

C Grade winner and score of the day David Duffy 43 points $45, 2nd Stephen Biddle 34 points $35, 3rd John Pell 33 $25, 4th Ted Lynch 32 $15 and 31 Greg Pearson $10

NTP’s

#3 Chris Mackay

#5 Peter Fulshure

#8 Ian Fedrick

#12 David Anderson

#14 Dale Whitney

#15 2nd shot – No One, zilcho the whole field tut tut

1 April 2024

No April Fools today, carts on the course and just a little shower or two to remind us of Capt Bob as he suns himself on the 7 seas. Danny Bowes recieves a Birthday Cake and the Vice Captain maintains standards from behind a lectern.

Results as follow

A Grade winner with 41 points winning $40 Rob Willemse – high score of the day.

2nd place 40 points $30 Peter Jenner

3rd Place 38 points winning countback and $20 Rob Mowat

4th place 38 points $10 Vin Penry

B Grade 16-21

1st place 40 points $40 Dave Reading

2nd place 38 points $30 Matt Fleming

3rd place 36 points $20 Ray Nicholls

C Grade winner 37 points $40 Paul Taylor

2nd place 35 points $30 Mark Heffenden

3rd place 34 points winning the countback $20 John Crossley

4th place 34 points $10 Ross Hepworth

NTP

#3 David Duffy

#5 Ian Matthews

#8 Rob Willemse

#12 Terry Vestris

#14 Chris Mackay

#15 Paul Taylor

Raffle Winners – Bill Henderson, Terry Vestris, Graham Poyser, Peter Meggitt, Mal Ryan – all win $40

Michael Payten and Vin Penry won 6 balls each in the raffle but weren’t there to receive them! Don’t worry the committee will use them until next week then hand over any that have survived.

Sign up for next Monday !

25 March 2024

Congratulations to all who put their names down and played in Monday’s under very trying conditions. Well done to all.

4 Ball Ambrose Result s

1^st           Team Gilbert, Greig, Penry and Priston with a score of 55.875pts. $40 ea

2^nd          Team Constable, Dixon, Fleming and Lynch with a score of 56.750 $30 ea

3^rd           Team Clements, Goding, Joubert (that man again) and Steve Weir with a score of 56.878 $20 ea

4^th           Team Haffenden, Pearson, Sutherland and Ryan with a score of 58.375 $10 ea

NTP’s

3^rd           Ian Federick (Happy Birthday)

5^th           Ted Lynch

8^th           Rob Willemsee

12^th        Danny Bowes

14^th        Chris Mackay

15^th        Chris Mackay

Raffle Winners $40 ea

Dixon, Hepworth, Terry Martin and Weir

Well done to all prize winners

Looking ahead we have a non-shotgun start Stableford event on Easter Monday. If you want to play please register through the pro shop and select an available time to play btw 7.32 and 9.45am. For this game only you will need to pay your entry fee and Raffle with $20 Cash, as the Credit Card option will not be available. One of the committee will be in attendance to collect your $20. Please arrive 40 minutes before your hit off time.

At the completion of the competition, committee will declare the winners and also draw the raffle winners. Should you wish to be in attendance for this, we anticipate it to go ahead between 1.00-1.30pm.

GYMPIE

Don’t forget to enter for the Gympie game on Tuesday 9^th April. Currently 17 players registered. Details can be found on the website.

11 March 2024

Today we had 61 Vets doing battle for the usual Single Stableford in windy, showery conditions.

It was great to have Life Member, Andy Merlino come to visit us for the next few weeks.

Results:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 14:

1st:  Rod Alfredson with 39 points winning $50

2nd:  Peter Gilbert with 33 points on a CB winning $40

3rd:  Chris Mackay with 33 points winning $30

4th:  Chris Birch with 32 points winning $20

5th:  Stuart Sutherland with 31 points on a CB winning $10 

B Grade, HCP 15 – 22:

1st:  Bill Henderson with 37 points on a CB winning $50

2nd:  Bob Sievers with 37 points winning $40

3rd:  Mal Ryan with 34 points winning $30

4th:  David Anderson with 33 points on a CB winning $20

5th:  Jeff Cornell with 33 points on a CB winning $10

C Grade, HCP 23 – 36:

1st:  Grant Merry with 41 points winning $50 (best score of the day)

2nd:  Phil Shepard with 37 points on a CB winning $40

3rd:  Pat Bowen with 36 points winning $30

4th:  Ross Hepworth with 35 points winning $20

5th:  John Pell with 31 points on a CB winning $10

NTP Winners:

3rd: Ross Hepworth

5th: Garry Elliott

8th: Les Arthur

12th: Matt Fleming

14th: Bruce Robson

15th (2nd shot): Stephen Biddle

Next week’s game is a Single Stableford. Also, 14 players from Peregian are going to do battle in the District event (2 ball aggregate) at Mt Coolum.

4 March 2024

Today we had 68 Vets doing battle for the usual Single Stableford in hot, sticky conditions with the threat of yet more rain on the horizon.

Results:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 14:

1st:  Peter Jenner with 38 points winning $50

2nd:  Peter Boyle with 37 points winning $40

3rd:  Bob Walters with 36 points on a CB winning $30

4th:  Rob Mowat with 36 points winning $20

5th:  Ben Constable with 35 points winning $10 

B Grade, HCP 15 – 21:

1st:  Paul Carter with 40 points winning $50 (best score of the day)

2nd:  Mal Ryan with 39 points winning $40

3rd:  Lindsey Binnie with 35 points winning $30

4th:  Glenn Martin with 34 points winning $20

5th:  Terry Martin with 33 points on a CB winning $10

C Grade, HCP 22 – 36:

1st:  Lou Di Lizio with 38 points winning $50

2nd:  Frank Gava with 36 points on a CB winning $40

3rd:  John Parker with 36 points on a CB winning $30

4th:  John Pell with 36 points winning $20

5th:  Peter Priston with 35 points winning $10

NTP Winners:

3rd: Bob Joubert

5th: John Parsons

8th: Bob Walters

12th: Ben Constable

14th: Graham Poyser

15th (2nd shot): Peter Gilbert

Surprisingly, next week’s game is a Single Stableford.

26 February 2024

Today, 67 Vets contested a 2 ball Best Ball Stableford.

Apart from 1 tearaway team, only 3 points separated the top 20 teams.

Results

1st: Bob Joubert and Mike Lagowski with 51 points and winning $60 each

2nd: Grant Merry and Rob Mowat with 46 points on a CB and winning $50 each

3rd: Mike Lagowski and Keith Broadhouse with 46 points and winning $40 each

4th: Frank Gava and Bruce Malcolm with 45 points on a CB and winning $30 each

5th: David McKnight and Ray Nickolls with 45 points on a CB and winning $20 each

6th: John Crossley and Terry Vestris with 45 points and winning $15 each

7th: Graham Davies and Bruce Robson with 44 points and winning $10 each

NTP Winners:

3rd: Myles McIvor

5th: Garry Elliott

8th: Bill Henderson

12th: Bill Henderson ($25 compliments of Mind and Motion Physiology)

14th: Frank Hansen

15th (2nd shot): Keith Broadhouse

Nest week’s game will be the usual Single Stableford. 

19 February 2024

Today, 51 Vets braved the perpetual “carts on paths”, bunker lakes, bumpy greens and swampy fairways for our Single Stableford.

Results

A Grade, HCP 0 – 13:

1st:  Terry Vestris with 36 points on a CB winning $45

2nd:  Michael Payten with 36 points winning $35

3rd:  Mike Lagowski with 35 points winning $25

4th:  Craig Hunter with 34 points winning $15

B Grade, HCP 14 – 19:

1st:  Peter Meggitt with 40 points winning $45 (best score of the day)

2nd:  Lloyd Dixon with 39 points on a CB winning $35

3rd:  David Anderson with 39 points winning $25

4th:  Rob Greig with 38 points winning $15

C Grade, HCP 20 – 36:

1st:  Ian Clements with 33 points on a CB winning $45

2nd:  Stephen Biddle with 33 points on a CB winning $35

3rd:  Glenn Martin with 33 points on a CB winning $25

4th:  David Duffy with 33 points on a CB winning $15

NTP Winners:

3rd: Danny Bowes

5th: Steve Weir

8th: Lloyd Dixon

12th: Graham Poyser

14th: Ian Matthews

15th (2nd shot): Peter Jenner

Nest week’s game will be a 2 person team event. More details to follow later this week. 

5 February 2024

Today we hosted smallish numbers of fellow Vets from Caloundra and Headland in the first of our 4 Host Days for the year.

The sun was shining, the birds were singing (as they swum in our bunkers), what more could you want?

95% humidity of course!

The scores were high and the competition was fierce!!

Results of the Single Stableford:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 15:

1st:  Stuart Sutherland with 38 points on a CB winning $60

2nd:  Ian Davis with 38 points winning $50

3rd:  Ian Fedrick with 37 points on a CB winning $40

4th:  Rod Alfredson with 37 points on a CB winning $30

5th:  Peter Boyle with 37 points winning $20 

B Grade, HCP 16 – 20:

1st:  David Anderson with 42 points winning $60

2nd:  Ray Nickolls with 41 points winning $50

3rd:  David Reading with 40 points on a CB winning $40

4th:  David McKnight with 40 points winning $30

5th:  Jeff Cornell with 38 points on a CB winning $20

C Grade, HCP 21 – 36:

1st:  Phil Shepard with 36 points on a CB winning $60

2nd:  Stuart Loveday with 36 points on a CB winning $50

3rd:  Frank Gava with 36 points on a CB winning $40

4th:  Robert Keogh (Headland) with 36 points winning $30

5th:  Keith Broadhouse with 35 points winning $20

NTP Winners:

3rd: David Parker

5th: Tony Pickford

8th: Ray Nickolls

12th: Chris Mackay

14th: David Reading

15th (2nd shot): Peter Boyle

There is no game next week as the course is closed for 3 days for renovations.

The next game with be an AWAY game at Headland and a Home Game for the non travellers.

29 January 2024

In stifling humidity (albeit no rain) 57 Vets battled it out for (you guessed it) a Single Stableford.

Results

A Grade 0 – 15

1st: Craig Hunter $45 – 39 points on a CB

2nd: Peter Jenner $35 – 39 points

3rd: Ben Constable $25 – 38 points on a CB

4th: Dale Whitney $15 – 38 points on a CB

B Grade 16 – 21

1st: Paul Carter $45 – 40 points (best score of the day)

2nd: Tony Pickford $35 – 39 points

3rd: Peter Meggitt $25 – 38 points

4th: Ray Nickolls $15 – 37 points 

C Grade 22 – 36

1st: Lou Di Lizio $45 – 38 points

2nd: Greg Pearson $35 – 36 points on a CB

3rd: Ted Lynch $25 – 36 points

4th: Frank Gava $25 – 33 points

NTP’s

3rd: Stuart Loveday

5th: Ted Lynch

8th: Peter Boyle

12th: Ted Lynch

14th: Mike Lagowski

15th: Rob Greig

Don’t forget to get your name in early for next week’s Host Day with Headland and Caloundra.

The following week (12 Feb), there is no Vets Game as the course will be closed for renovations.

22 January 2024

Well after last weeks monsoon which left our vets feeling  decidedly bedraggled we had the big heat which left some concerned whether it was primary or secondary hyperhidrosis. No matter common sense prevailed and those feeling it was too much for them pulled out – very wise.

Sadly some said that this common sense didn’t extend to the “club” who decided it was necessary to keep the carts on paths. That being said it was positive to see the vets following the rules unlike some others on the day.

We have lost the services of Kirby and Maddie on subsequent weeks. A great loss to the club and the vets, we wish them well in their new endeavours. This all came as a bit of a surprise to the committee and we will see what can be done to officially thank them for their service over the past few years.

Results of the single stableford

A Grade 0 – 15

1st Stuart Sutherland $50 – 39 points Best round of the day

2nd Peter Jenner $35 – 37 points.

3rd Dale Whitney $25 – 36 points

4th Rob Mowat $15 – 35 points

B Grade 16 – 21

1st Franco Teghini $50 – 37 points

2nd David Anderson $35 – 36 points

3rd David McKnight $25 – 35 points (c/b)

4th Bill Henderson $15 – 35 points  (c/b)

C Grade 22 – 36

1st Grant Merry $50 – 37 points

2nd Peter Priston $35 – 34 points (c/b)

3rd Phil Shepard $25 – 34 points (c/b)

4th Ross Hepworth $25 – 34 points (c/b)

NTP’s

3rd Phil Shepard, 5th Bill Henderson, 8th Chris Birch, 12th Stephen Biddle, 14th Craig Hunter and 15th Peter Boyle

8 January 2024

Our first “regular” game was a soggy affair of carts on paths, carts on course, carts on paths, lots of extra exercise, lost balls in bunkers (lakes), and players pulling out before (and during) the game.

Results of the Single Stableford:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 16:

1st:  Steve Weir with 38 points winning $50

2nd:  Rob Willemse with 37 points winning $40

3rd:  Terry Vestris with 36 points winning $30

4th:  Chris Birch with 35 points winning $20

5th:  Graeme Watts with 33 points on a CB winning $10 

B Grade, HCP 17 – 21:

1st:  David Anderson with 38 points winning $50

2nd:  Glen Gower with 35 points winning $40

3rd:  Rob Greig with 35 points on a CB winning $30

4th:  Tony Pickford with 35 points on a CB winning $20

5th:  Myles McIvor with 35 points on a CB winning $10

C Grade, HCP 22 – 36:

1st:  Duncan Smith with 36 points winning $50

2nd:  Ted Lynch with 30 points winning $40

3rd:  Frank Gava with 28 points on a CB winning $30

4th:  Greg Pearson with 28 points on a CB winning $20

5th:  Ian Clements with 27 points winning $10

NTP Winners:

3rd: Bill Wellington

5th: Tony Pickford

8th: David Anderson

12th: Terry Martin

14th: Myles McIvor

15th (2nd shot): Col Andersen

Next week will be our first TEAMS event of 2024. Details to follow later in the week.

1 January 2024

Under threatening skies, 34 Vets (some supporting drinking bruises) lined up for our 1st “Public Holiday” game for many years.

Results of the Single Stableford:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 18:

1st:  Garry Elliott with 38 points winning $40

2nd:  Rob Willemse with 36 points on a CB winning $30

3rd:  Terry Vestris with 36 points winning $20

4th:  Glen Gower with 35 points winning $10

B Grade, HCP 19 – 36:

1st:  Stuart Loveday with 36 points winning $40

2nd:  Gordon McGough with 35 points on a CB winning $30

3rd:  John Crossley with 35 points winning $20

4th:  Matt Fleming with 34 points winning $10

Ball Rundown

1. Mark Haffenden
2. Ross Hepworth
3. Ray Turton
4. Myles McIvor
5. Lloyd Dixon
6. Bruce Malcolm
7. Mal Ryan
8. Dale Whitney

A reminder for next week (8 Jan).

We will have our first “regular” game of the year. Put your name down on the Peregian Springs Golf website.

Bring the following amounts of CASH with you:

• $20 for your Annual Membership Fee (everyone) PLUS
• $20 for cart owners/hirers ($10 comp fee and $10 for raffle tickets)
• $25 for non cart owners ($10 comp fee, $10 for raffle tickets, $5 for your cart fee)

We are still working on the EFTPOS facility and wont have it up and running in time for next week, SO CASH IS STILL KING!!

18 December 2023

61 Vets lined up for our last game of the year, a Single Stableford.

Results:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 16:

1st:  Rob Willemse with 41 points winning $50

2nd:  Peter Goding with 36 points on a CB winning $40

3rd:  Danny Bowes with 36 points winning $30

4th:  Bill Henderson with 35 points winning $20

5th:  Chris Mackay with 34 points on a CB winning $10 

B Grade, HCP 17 – 21:

1st:  Glen Gower with 44 points winning $50 (best score of the day)

2nd:  Tony Pickford with 38 points winning $40

3rd:  David McKnight with 37 points winning $30

4th:  Keith Broadhouse with 36 points winning $20

5th:  Ray Nickolls with 35 points on a CB winning $10

C Grade, HCP 22 – 36:

1st:  Gordon McGough with 39 points winning $50

2nd:  Stephen Biddle with 37 points winning $40

3rd:  Frank Gava with 36 points winning $30

4th:  Pat Bowen with 35 points on a CB winning $20

5th:  Phil Shepard with 35 points winning $10

NTP Winners:

3rd: Ben Constable

5th: No one

8th: Matt Fleming

12th: Rob Willemse ($25 from Mind and Body Physiology)

14th: Paul Carter ($25 from Mind and Body Physiology)

15th (2nd shot): David McKnight

Captains Comments

Don’t forget the next game is January 1 2024, and is a single tee start from 7.30am – 9.30am. Pay your $10 Comp Fee to the Pro Shop.

11 December 2023 – REDSKINS

Lovely day for the best game of the year. A veritable sea of red, as opposed to the Red Sea which wouldn’t be too good to play on.

Results:

Hams – Marto, Elliott, Cornell, Findlay

$40 – Rob Mowat, Peter Jenner, Bill Wellington, Ray Nicholls, Les Arthur

NTP’s #3 Les Arthur, #5 Matt Fleming, #8 Ken Ring, #12 Bob Walters, #14 Bob Sievers, #15 Steve Weir

Red Wine Winners

28 bottles Good Guys, #1,5,8 – Elliott, Sievers, Joubert, Hunter

16 Bottles Brown Duffers #9,16 – Browne, Duffey, Lagowski, Carter

12 Bottles Red Sox #11, 17 – Jenner, Fleming, Henderson, Loveday

8 Bottles Von Ryans Express #13, Ryan, Clements, Binnie, Pickford

4 Bottles Rosebuds #18 – McGough, Wellington, Bowes, Teghini

4 Bottles Lynch Mob, #2, Marto, Dixon, Lynch, Pearson

Captains Comments

Twas a good day as far as i can remember. Next week the FINAL game of the year, put your name down early there will be no free drinks, no free food, no beer on special, raffle and prizes cut to the bone – can’t wait!

Cheers Mike

4 December 2023

64 Vets competed for a Single Stableford today at warp speed (to get in before the heavens opened), some still possessing sore heads from the Xmas Party.

Results of the Single Stableford Competition:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 15:

1st:  Rob Mowat with 38 points winning $50

2nd:  John Parsons with 37 points winning $40

3rd:  Peter Jenner with 37 points on a CB winning $30

4th:  Peter Boyle with 37 points winning $20

5th:  Craig Hunter with 36 points on a CB winning $10 

B Grade, HCP 16 – 22:

1st:  Ian Davis with 41 points winning $50 (best score of the day)

2nd:  Glen Gower with 39 points winning $40

3rd:  Lindsey Binnie with 38 points winning $30

4th:  Bruce Malcolm with 37 points on a CB winning $20

5th:  David McKnight with 37 points on a CB winning $10

C Grade, HCP 23 – 36:

1st:  Ralph Kelly with 38 points winning $50

2nd:  Peter Priston with 36 points on a CB winning $40

3rd:  Frank Gava with 36 points winning $30

4th:  Paul Taylor with 35 points winning $20

5th:  Duncan Smith with 34 points winning $10

NTP Winners:

3rd: Jeff Cornell ($25 from Mind and Body Physiology)

5th: Keith Broadhouse

8th: Rod Alfredson (Ball Marker courtesy of Dom Azzopardi)

12th: Rob Willemse

14th: Mike Lagowski ($25 from Mind and Body Physiology)

15th (2nd shot): John Parsons

Captains Comments

Where do I start, this is exceedingly long and hard,   to put into words but here goes.

Next week it is the REDSKINS tourny, this is a special event and we have some special considerations.

Registration – we need groups of 4 players. I will take a snapshot of the enrollment on Friday at 5pm. After that time we will only add groups of 4 persons. Until we have a four you are in a waitlist. Each team will have a name (so start thinking of one), on the Monday morning,  before i give you a card i will ask for a team name which you must provide. As there is complimentary food and drinks at REDSKINS, we have a minimum 14 games played for enrollment. If you haven’t attained this number , still want to play and have your name down that’s fine but be aware we will charge you between $20 (13-7 games) and $30  (6 or less) plus the $10 comp fee.

Rules of the Game – this is a skins game across the field off the red tees with a white tees handicap. Add the three best individual stableford scores on the hole and enter them on the card. The fourth best score is also entered on the card but is only used as a tie break*. The sum of the three best scores is your teams score on that hole. We compare this score against everyone else’s score. If it is the highest score your team wins 4 bottles of delightful red wine. If two or more teams have the same score no one wins and the 4 bottles roll forward to the next hole. This process is repeated for a maximum of 3 holes. On the 3rd hole if there isn’t a winner we use the 4th persons score* on the last hole to decide the winner of the 12 bottles of wine. If the 4th persons score isn’t enough to determine a winner the bottles of wine are split between the winning teams.

Practicalities – Skins games need a lot of work with the scorecards. So write CLEARLY,  to further help the scorer, I would be grateful if (assuming you have the technology) take a photo of your card after 9 holes and send it to this number (0404 878 778). Dave will then input these scores during the round to save time when everyone comes in. Presentation will be an audio / visual feast hosted by Dave Reid on keyboards and Glenn Martin on pointer. Enjoy the experience and be patient this process takes time. Good job the bar will remain open.

AT NO STAGE DRINK ANY OF THE RED WINE AT THE CLUB. TAKE IT HOME!.

Along with the wine we will also be handing out Lyons Xmas Cakes and Puddings. Please take one (cake or pudding) when you leave and Flemo don’t eat it on the way home!.

Hopes that covers it all, if i have forgotten anything its too late now we will make changes on the fly without communication or consultation – sound familiar?

Cheers

Mike

27 November 2023

Well the second round of the Big Bird Trophy against the old Pelican Waters but hosted at Palmer Coolum. In addition a breakaway unofficial vets competition at Peregian. All completed before the massive flood predicted by the BOM. We had 0.2mm.

So the stay at home breakaway unofficial results:

NTP’s
3rd Peter Gilbert – welcome to the Vets
5th Ringo
8th The Judge
12th Tony Pickering
14th Ben Constable

WINNERS – Ca$$h in hand
1st Ron Jadach 45 points wins $50
2nd Stuart Loveday 42 pts C/B wins $40
3rd Ringo 42 pts C/B wins $30
4th Ben Constable 40 pts wins $20
5th The Judge 39 pts wins $10

The glorious away team, official results :

Franco Teghini 37 points

Someone I forget 35 points

Ian Davis 34 points

OK I will fill in the blanks whe i get the results from Pelican….

But the real result was a team result where we retained the Big Bird Tropy by a wafer thin 9 points!  Hooray

20 November 2023

Rain , Rain, Rain, game cancelled and we had the AGM

Not much else to say

Captains Comments

Not much to say other than it was close, very close but a win is a win and the best part about it is the game was played in good spirits and regardless of the outcome we hope to repeat this next year.

Cheers

Mike

13 November 2023

A bright sunny day greeted the 76 contestants today. In the last Host day for 2023 Tin Can Bay brought down 18 worthy types to enjoy our hospitality. As well as the customary tea/coffee and biscuits we had pies and sausage rolls to devour courtesy of Bob Sievers. We welcomed new kid on the block Graham Poyser and welcomed back Dave Reading complete with new hip. Good luck to Bob Gore who goes in for a new knee tomorrow (Tuesday).

Results

A (0-14)

1st – Craig Hunter          39 points    $50

2nd – Lloyd Dixon        37 points    $40

3rd  – Peter Goding       39 points  $30

4th  –  Michael Payten          36 points $20

5th –  Bill Wellington      33 points  $10

B (15-21)

1st – Ian Matthews           39 points    $50

2nd – Tony Pickford        37 points    $40

3rd  – Bruce Malcolm       35 points  $30

4th  –  Paul Carter          35 points $20

5th  –  Rob Greig         35  points   $10

C (22-36)

1st – Paul Taylor      37 points    $50

2nd – Les Arthur   36 points    $40

3rd  – Gordon McGough     36 points  $30

4th  – John Crossley      36 points $20

5th   – John Parker   35 points  $10

NTP Winners  (3 balls each)

3rd John Crossley , 5th Mick Dunlop (TCB), 8th Quinn Jones (TCB), 12th Rob Willemse, 14th Ray Harris (TCB), 15th Michael Payten.

Captains Comments

Next Monday we have the AGM and to speed things along we will have a Team Game.  I would encourage everyone to attend as we may have a vote for committee positions and a few free drinks is the norm.

Also to ensure we have a stress free Xmas Party can you bring your $20 (if you have a partner attending) next Monday. Terry V will be collecting. After that you will need to track down Terry or myself prior to the 28th November and pay us directly. 

Cheers

Mike

6 November 2023

Today started off grey we got through about 12 holes, then a stout drizzle for one hole before a final stretch of grey with a little ray of sun at the end.  Enjoying the conditions for the first time for a while, we welcomed back Ron Jadach and Greg Pearson.

Craig Hunter kindly donated 12 Titleist Balls which was used for most of the NTP prizes.

Results

A (0-16)

1st – Ian Fedrick            40 points    $50

2nd – Peter Jenner        40 points    $40

3rd  – Peter Goding       39 points  $30

4th  –  Jeff Cornell          37 points $20

B (17-23)

1st – Bob Sievers           41 points    $50

2nd – Myles McIvor        41 points    $40

3rd  – Graham Davies       38 points  $30

4th  –  Garry Elliott          37 points $20

C (24-36)

1st – Stephen Biddle       40 points    $50

2nd – Gordon McGough 37 points    $40

3rd  – Peter Taylor       37 points  $30

4th  –  Ian Robertson      35 points $20

NTP Winners

3rd Paul Taylor (3 balls), 5th Mike Lagowski ($10), 8th Chops ($10), 12th Greg Pearson (3 balls), 14th Bob Sievers (3 balls), 15th Lindsey Binnie (3 balls).

Captains Comments

Next week its a Tin Can Bay host day,  shove your name down early. Following week the AGM. A little bird tells me a few committee types are dropping out and a few have put their names forward so it could be a contentious and cataclysmic meeting. Expect bombshells, big reveals and maybe a ballot, so me ready!

In other news, thanks to everyone bringing the right change. Dale was almost giddy with excitement as he collected lots of $5’s and $10’s.

Enjoy the week

Cheers

Mike

30 October 2023

Today was our monthly teams event, this time a 4 ball “Accumulator”.

Results:

1st:

2nd:

3rd: 

4th: 

NTP Winners:

3rd: Bob Walters

5th: Peter Jenner ($25 from Mind and Body Physiology)

8th: Chris Mackay

12th: Garry Elliott

14th: Chris Birch ($25 from Mind and Body Physiology)

15th (2nd shot): l

Les Arthur

Captain’s Comments

Ian Fedrick had an eagle on the Par 5 11th hole, for which he will receive a box of balls, well possibly or the cash equivalent depending on what we can organize with the pro shop.

Next week it’s a standard stableford game and the week after we host Tin Can Bay for the last host day of the year.

The Xmas Party / Awards Night sign up is now closed and over the next few days we will advise everyone of their status. Quick look we should have over 100 attending.

Palmer Coolum (Pelican away game) has 39 takers and i have requested a few more slots. Hopefully Pelican can oblige. If they do i will increase the capacity on the website, stay tuned.

Have a good week

Cheers

Mike

23 October 2023

Two games today, for the 20 willing travellers,  an away game at Nambour battling it out with the “mount’n men (and women)”, while 46 stayed at home to battle out a Single Stableford.

Results of the Single Stableford Competition:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 18:

1st:  Peter Goding with 39 points on a CB winning $50 

2nd:  Ian Davis with 39 points on a CB winning $40

3rd:  Lloyd Dixon with 39 points winning $30

4th:  Ian Fedrick with 37 points on a CB winning $20

5th:  Jeff Cornell with 37 points on a CB winning $10

B Grade, HCP 19 – 36:

1st:  Myles McIvor with 41 points winning $50 (best score of the day)

2nd:  Graham Davies with 39 points winning $40

3rd:  Gordon McGough with 38 points winning $30

4th:  Les Arthur with 37 points winning $20

5th:  Tony Pickford with 36 points winning $10

NTP Winners each receiving $10:

3rd: Tony Pickford

5th: Michael Payten

8th: Michael Payten

12th: Franco Teghini

14th: Frank Gava

15th (2nd shot): Danny Bowes

Nambour Away Game

Notable results were:

• Duncan Smith 37 points (Runner Up on the day)
• Peter Browne 37 points
• Pat Bowen 35 points
• Matt Fleming 35 points.

Captains Comments

9 October 2023

Under sunny skies and challenging winds our Vets did battle for a Single Stableford (again).

Results of the Single Stableford Competition:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 18:

1st:  Ian Davis with 40 points winning $50 

2nd:  Dale Whitney with 39 points winning $40

3rd:  John Parsons with 38 points winning $30

4th:  Steve Scott with 37 points winning $20

5th: Garry Elliott with 36 points on a CB winning $10

B Grade, HCP 19 – 24:

1st:  Keith Broadhouse with an amazing 44 points winning $50 (best score of the day)

2nd:  Peter Meggitt with 39 points winning $40

3rd:  Matt Fleming with 38 points on a CB winning $30

4th:  Bob Heiler with 38 points winning $20

5th: Glen Gower with 36 points on a CB winning $10

C Grade, HCP 25 – 36:

1st:  Duncan Smith with 39 points winning $50

2nd:  John Parker with 35 points winning $40

3rd:  Ross Hepworth with 34 points on a CB winning $30

4th:  Ted Lynch with 34 points on a CB winning $20

5th: Richard McLeod with 34 points on a CB winning $10

NTP Winners each receiving 3 golf balls:

3rd: David McKnight (winning $25 courtesy of Mind and Body Physiology)

5th: Duncan Smith

8th: Bob Walters (winning a Stealth Ball Marker courtesy of Dom Azzopardi)

12th: Danny Bowes

14th: Grant Merry (winning $25 courtesy of Mind and Body Physiology)

15th (2nd shot): Keith Broadhouse

Captains Comments

Gents before we look forward can I request that people owing money for their cart rides please make Terry’s life easier by paying him the next time they play, or if this is going to be many weeks in the future just request bank details and make the payment that way. Don’t want to appear difficult just make everyone’s life easier.

Looking forward and it’s no game for us next Monday due to the renos and owner change but we do have a game at Nambour on 23rd and an alternative home game on sandy bumpy greens at Peregian. Sign up for either on their respective websites.

Also the xmas party/ awards night enrollment is open now until the 30th October.

Enjoy the last days of GSM

Cheers

Mike

25 September 2023

Two games today, for the hardy an away game at Cooroy for some 30 Peregian players, and 39 stayed at home to battle out a Single Stableford.

Results of the Single Stableford Competition:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 18:

1st:  Rob Willemse with 40 points winning $40 

2nd:  Ben Constable with 38 points winning $30

3rd:  Lloyd Dixon with 35 points on a CB winning $20

4th:  Chris Mackay with 35 points winning $10

B Grade, HCP 19 – 36:

1st:  John Pell with 41 points winning $40 (best score of the day)

2nd:  Garry Elliott with 38 points winning $30

3rd:  Bob Heiler with 37 points winning $20

4th:  Gordon McGough with 36 points winning $10

NTP Winners each receiving 2 golf balls:

3rd: Rob Willemse

5th: Paul Trotman

8th: Danny Bowes

12th: Ben Constable

14th: John Parsons

15th (2nd shot):Rob Willemse

Captains Comments

The away team enjoyed complimentary biscuits, vego sandwiches, cake, tea coffee. A veritable feast. Best round of the day was David Benjamin with 42 points followed by yours truly 36 and Jeff Cornell 35. A few nearest the pins and raffle prizes for Terry V, Dale and others (I forget).

Course left a bit to be desired they seem to have been hit by a lack of rain (not a problem for us) and they had just done mild renos. Still a good day.

Looking forward, Tin Can Bay only has 15 on the bus, 19 in total. If you want to go, email me today. Remember no game this Monday !.

Even further into the distance, we have the last GSM game on the 9th October before our own renos on the 16th.

Cheers

Mike

18 September 2023

Today, we played a Texas Shamble event.

Results:

1st:  Tony Shield and Dale Whitney with 57 points winning $60 each 

2nd:  Tony Pickford and Mal Ryan with 52 points winning $50 each

3rd:  Mark Haffenden and Ray Nickolls with 50 points on a CB winning $40 each

4th:  Peter Goding and Ross Hepworth with 50 points on a CB winning $30 each

5th:  Terry Hehir and Michael Payten with 50 points winning $20 each

6th:  John Crossley and Peter Pedersen with 48 points on a CB winning $10 each

7th:  Grant Merry and Graeme Watts with 48 points winning $10 each

NTP Winners ($25 prizes with the compliments of Mind and Motion Physiology 14 +15 and Michael Byrne 3 + 8):

3rd: Michael Payten

5th: Michael Byrne

8th: John Parsons

12th: Bill Wellington (pls collect balls from Captain !!)

14th: Mal Ryan

15th (2nd shot): Ian Davis

Captains Comments

First a big thanks to Gary for standing in during my absence.

Next week we have around 30 going to Cooroy, hoorah!  and Tin Can Bay participation is on the rise. If you want to go please sign up asap.

We will have a home game as well next Monday so put your name down through the clubs website.

Please note there will be no game on Monday 2nd October as we will all be out celebrating the Kings Birthday. So TCB on Tuesday is an option, just saying.

The 9th October will be the last GSM Vets Monday with the 16th being Day One of the course renos.

Lets all hope the new owners advise us of their intentions this week so we can all have a good old chin wag about it all.

Cheers

Mike

11 September

Two games today , for the hardy an away game at Mt Coolum where we defended a decent lead in the Emu Rock but with only 20 players. 

47 stayed at home and for 16 holes the weather was fine, the other two a different story, it rained cats and dogs. Despite this and the strong winds some good scores. Bob Gore was the high score of the day with 43 points. Thanks for putting up with my mumbling the past three weeks and its over to Mike for the rest of the year.

Cheers

Garry

Results of the Single Stableford Competition:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 21:

1st:  Mal Ryan with 39 points winning $40 

2nd:  Chris Mackay with 38 points winning $30

3rd:  Tony Pickford with 36 points winning $20 c/b

4th:  Bill Henderson with 36 points winning $15 c/b

5th:  Vin Penry with 35 points winning $15 c/b

B Grade, HCP 22 – 36:

1st:  Bob Gore with 43 points winning $40 (best score of the day)

2nd:  Bob Heiler with 39 points winning $30

3rd:  John Crossley with 37 points winning $20

4th:  Keith Broadhouse with 36 points winning $15 c/b

5th:  Terry Morgan with 36 points winning $15 c/b

NTP Winners each receiving 3 golf balls:

3rd:Norm Cobain

5th:Bob Gore

8th:Chris Mackay

12th:Bob Heiler

14th:Rob Greig

15th (2nd shot):Rob Willemse

Captains Comments

Mt Coolum sadly retained the Emu Rock trophy. Our limited field meant it would be an uphill challenge but one worthy of taking on. Peregian scored 581pts and Mt Coolum scored 698 pts. Overall the totals were Peregian 1,295 pts to Mt Coolum 1,366. However, individually Jeff Cornell won the straightest drive, Bill Wellington won an NTP #5 and notable scores from Bob Sievers, Peter Pederson and Chops Malcolm with 32 points and a ball in the run down.

Don’t forget to put your name down for the Game at Cooroy 25th. Registartion closes on the 18th.

4 September 2023

28 August 2023

Today, we hosted our fellow Vets from Noosa Tewantin.

84 players competed for a Single Stableford on a picture perfect day.

Results of the Single Stableford Competition:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 15:

1st: Craig Hunter with 40 points winning $50 

2nd: Michael Payten with 39 points on a CB winning $40

3rd: Bob Walters with 39 points winning $30

4th: Peter Boyle with 38 points winning $20

5th: Peter Jenner with 37 points winning $15

B Grade, HCP 16 – 22:

1st: Rob Greig with 41 points winning $50 (best score of the day)

2nd: Ray Nickolls with 38 points winning $40

3rd: Tony Pickford with 36 points winning $30

4th: Mal Ryan with 35 points winning $20

5th: Ian Matthews with 34 points on a CB winning $15

C Grade, HCP 23 – 36:

1st: Keith Broadhouse with 40 points winning $50

2nd: Bob Heiler with 35 points winning $40

3rd: Duncan Smith with 35 points on a CB winning $30

4th: Bob Gore with 35 points winning $20

5th: Peter Crooks (Noosa Tewantin) with 33 points on a CB winning $15

NTP Winners each receiving 3 golf balls:

3rd: Terry Morgan

5th: Steve Weir

8th: Chris Mackay

12th: Michael Byrne

14th: Phil Knight

15th (2nd shot): Dale Whitney

21 August 2023

Another perfect day in Paradise as we held our monthly team event, a 4 ball Ambrose. 

Results of the Team Ambrose:

1st: David Benjamin, Derek Rogers, Alan Stubbs and Rob Mowat with a nett 54.5 winning $40 each

2nd: Les Arthur, Michael Byrne, Gordon McGough and Graeme Watts with a nett 54.875 winning $30 each

3rd: Keith Broadhouse, Peter Goding, Greg Pearson and Rob Willemse with a nett 56 points winning $20 each

4th: Ian Davis, Bob Joubert, Phil Shepherd and Bill Wellington with a nett 56.125 winning $15 each

NTP Winners each receiving 3 golf balls:

3rd: Graeme Watts

5th: Peter Boyle

8th: Garry Elliott

12th: Norm Cobain

14th: Terry Vestris

15th (2nd shot): Phil Shepherd

Captain’s Comments

Don’t forget, if you would like to play in the Away Game at Mt Coolum on 11 September 2023, register in the “Events” section of the Vets website.

For those not wishing to travel, there will be the usual Home Game at Peregian.

14 August 2023

Today, a large roll out of Vets competed for a Single Stableford and Round 2 of the 2023 Championships on a picture perfect day.

Check out the Captain’s Comments for the final  Championship Results.

Results of the Single Stableford Competition:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 16:

1st: Bob Walters with 41 points winning $50 (best score of the day)

2nd: Vin Penry with 39 points winning $40

3rd: Graeme Watts with 38 points winning $30

4th: Nick Ahrens with 37 points winning on a CB $20

5th: Craig Hunter with 37 points on a CB winning $10

B Grade, HCP 17 – 22:

1st: Greg Pearson with 37 points on a CB winning $50

2nd: Peter Goding with 37 points winning $40

3rd: Graeme Davies with 36 points on a CB winning $30

4th: Jeff Cornell with 34 points winning $20

5th: Steve Scott with 33 points on a CB winning $10

C Grade, HCP 23 – 36:

1st: Bruce Smart with 38 points winning $50

2nd: Les Arthur with 37 points on a CB winning $40

3rd: Peter Priston with 37 points winning $30

4th: Lou Di Lizio with 35 points winning $20

5th: David Benjamin with 34 points on a CB winning $10

NTP Winners each receiving 3 golf balls:

3rd: Bruce Smart

5th: Tony Pickford

8th: Peter Priston (winning $25 from Mind and Body Physiology)

12th: Matt Fleming

14th: Ross Hepworth (winning $25 from Mind and Body Physiology)

15th (2nd shot): John Parsons

Captain’s Comments

Great day hope you all enjoyed the golf and more likely the roll, chips and beverage of choice all paid for by your comp fees and responsible gambling.

Big shout out to Dave Bennett for donating his laser rangefinder which raised over $300 for the vets coffers. Also to Kirby, Maddy, Tara and Lisa for going the extra mile on service.

Looking forward it’s a team format next week, the format of which I have no clue nor any interest…..as I’m away on hols for the next 3 weeks…..

Cheers

Mike

7 August 2023

Today, it was carts on paths and a soggy track as we staged Round 1 of the 2023 Vets Championships, plus the usual Single Stableford.

Check out the Captain’s Comments for the Championship Standings.

Results of the Single Stableford Competition:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 15:

1st: Rob Mowat with 37 points on a CB winning $50

2nd: Steve Weir with 37 points winning $40

3rd: Terry Vestris with 36 points winning $30

4th: Dale Whitney with 35 points winning $20

5th: Nick Ahrens with 34 points on a CB winning $10

B Grade, HCP 16 – 22:

1st: Graham Davies with 39 points winning $50 (best score of the day)

2nd: Bob Walters with 38 points winning $40

3rd: Lloyd Dixon with 36 points on a CB winning $30

4th: Rob Greig with 36 points winning $20

5th: Peter Meggitt with 35 points winning $10

C Grade, HCP 23 – 36:

1st: Greg Pearson with 37 points winning $50

2nd: Peter Priston with 36 points winning $40

3rd: David Benjamin with 34 points winning $30

4th: Ted Lynch with 33 points winning $20

5th: David Duffy with 32 points on a CB winning $10

NTP Winners each receiving 3 golf balls:

3rd: John Parsons

5th: Terry Martin

8th: Bob Walters

12th: Mike Wardlaw

14th: Mark Haffenden

15th (2nd shot): David Ellett

Captain’s Comments

There seemed a little confusion on my part as we had agreed our championship would now mirror the District and have stroke play for the A division and stableford for the B division, rather than previous years gross and net for B division. Anyway here are the results so far

A grade gross is lead by Steve Weir 72, Rob Mowat 74 and Dale Whitney 76.

A grade net is lead by Steve and Rob with 69 then Dale, Terry Vestris and Nick Ahrens on 71.

B grade stableford is lead by Bob Walters with 38, Greg Pearson 37 , Rob Greig and Peter Priston 36.

However, we have 18 holes to play and it’s not over till the large lady sings……..

Talking of which we all have an opportunity to expand our waistline with complementary snacks and drinks this coming Monday. Please arrange uber’s and early bed time if you think this will be necessary.

Cheerio

Mike

31 July 2023

Today, we welcomed our Vets’ Colleagues from Cooroy in a Host Day, with a big field vying for huge prizemoney in a Single Stableford.

Results of the Single Stableford Competition:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 16:

1st: Frank Hansen (Cooroy) with 39 points on a CB winning $60

2nd: Danny Bowes with 39 points winning $50

3rd: Michael Kent (Cooroy) with 38 points on a CB winning $40

4th: Nick Ahrens with 38 points winning $30

5th: Terry Vestris with 37 points on a CB winning $20

B Grade, HCP 17 – 23:

1st: Peter Meggitt with 39 points winning $60

2nd: Myles McIvor with 37 points on a CB winning $50

3rd: Bruce Malcolm with 37 points on a CB winning $40

4th: Ray Nickolls with 37 points on a CB winning $30

5th: Ian Davis with 36 points winning $20

C Grade, HCP 24 – 36:

1st: John Crossley with 40 points winning $60 (best score of the day)

2nd: Matt Fleming with 37 points on a CB winning $50

3rd: Nick Atkins (Cooroy) with 37 points winning $40

4th: David Benjamin with 34 points winning $30

5th: Don Scott (Cooroy) with 33 points winning $20

NTP Winners each receiving 3 golf balls:

3rd: Michael Byrne

5th: Bob Sievers

8th: Terry Lyons (Cooroy)

12th: Steve Weir

14th: Steve Weir

15th (2nd shot): Bill Wellington

Captain’s Comments

I must congratulate our Patron, John Crossley on his 40 points yesterday as he edges toward shooting his age. Also, a big thanks to our FIFO kiwi Ray Boland for his generous $20 prize for the low round of the day. Soren thought he had missed out after double figures on the front but his back 9 score sealed the deal.

Looking forward there is much on the horizon, so much in fact I will bulletize it

• The Vets Championship starts next week. Go to the events section, read all about it and then sign up as instructed. This is your chance for immortality. Sign up is permitted on the day but it causes a lot of hassle so please sign up now!
• The Awards Night is set for Saturday evening on December 2^nd. Complimentary* two course meal and drinks (* nominal $20 charge for your partner). Enrolment will open when we confirm details of the meal etc. in the coming months. Capacity is limited, if enrolment exceeds the capacity precedence is given based on the number of games played. The committee will also provide a very limited number of wild cards based on legacy considerations, sob stories and other such extenuating circumstances. Needless to say, if necessary we will have a waitlist so as people pull out we backfill with deserving cases.
• We have the $50 NTP challenge next week (7^th that’s 2 x $25).
• Complimentary snacks and drink on the 14^th. As we toast the anointed champions for 2023. The gross winners are exempt for the 2024 District Championship.

There’s probably more but can’t think of it for now

Cheers

Mike

24 July 2023

This week’s field was reduced by about 50% due to overnight and early morning deluges.

It was “carts on paths” and an Ambrose Team Event.

Congratulations go to Mike Lagowski for winning the inaugural Vets Match Play Championship beating Chris Birch 6 and 4 in the Final.

Results of the Team Ambrose:

1st: Mal Ryan, Peter Priston, David Benjamin and Greg Pearson with a nett 55.5 winning $40 each

2nd: Glenn Martin, Michael Byrne, Dale Whitney and David Anderson with a nett 60.75 winning $30 each

3rd: Jeff Cornell, Terry Martin, Peter Boyle and Grant Merry with a nett 61 points winning $20 each

4th: Ian Davis, Steve Weir, Michael Wardlaw and Paul Carter with a nett 61.75 winning $20 each

NTP Winners each receiving 3 golf balls:

3rd: Michael Byrne

5th: Rodd Hepworth

8th: Norman Corbain

12th: Steve Weir

14th: Dale Whitney

15th (2nd shot): Mike Lagowski

Captain’s Comments

Looking forward we host Cooroy next Monday then the following two weeks it will be the Vets Championship. I will advise all the details next week but you have a choice, play in the Championships and pay an EXTRA $10 in total (for both legs), don’t play in the champs and pay the usual $10. Prizes are the same week by week but of course you have the chance for immortality should you win AND if that wasn’t enough any number of worldly gifts come the AWARDS Night Party on December 2nd, yes we are having a sit down (with permissible standing up and moving around ) party this year with proper food etc. Keep this Saturday open and to be sure one either side of it. More to follow as we ramp up to the event of the year…..

Cheers

Mike

17 July 2023

Under unpredictable skies, we had our biggest field of the year as we welcomed waves of fellow Vets from down south at Pelican Waters for Part 1 of the 2023 Big Bird Challenge.

In the “Captain’s Comments”, Captain Mike will update you on the MASSIVE lead we have after some solid performances by our reliable members.

Results of the Single Stableford Competition:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 16:

1st: Bryan Artis (Pelican Waters) with 38 points on a CB winning $60

2nd: Mike Lagowski with 38 points on a CB winning $50

3rd: Peter Goding with 38 points winning $40

4th: Rod Alfredson with 37 points on a CB winning $30

5th: Dale Whitney with 37 points on a CB winning $20

B Grade, HCP 17 – 22:

1st: Bruce Malcolm with 41 points winning $60 (best score of the day)

2nd: Barry Pritchard (Pelican Waters) with 40 points on a CB winning $50

3rd: Mal Ryan with 38 points on a CB winning $40

4th: David McKnight with 35 points on a CB winning $30

5th: Graham Marneweck (Pelican Waters) with 35 points winning $20

C Grade, HCP 23 – 36:

1st: David Duffy with 38 points winning $60

2nd: John Pell with 35 points winning $50

3rd: Ian Robertson with 33 points on a CB winning $40

4th: Ray Turton with 33 points winning $30

5th: Grant Merry with 32 points on a CB winning $20

NTP Winners each receiving 3 golf balls:

3rd: Mike Lagowski

5th: Bill Wellington

8th: Andy Merlino

12th: David Duffy

14th: Mark Mullane (Pelican Waters)

15th (2nd shot): Chris Mackay

Captain’s Comments

BBC Round 1, we hold a lead but a few shy of what was announced. As in life the beer goggles tend to enhance the beauty you behold, in this case our lead went from 63 points to 48. (546 vs 498).

Looking into my crystal ball it’s the match play next week and the forecast is 70% rain. Perfect for match play! In addition, the crystal says we will have a team event at the same time, that will give me something to ponder over the course of the week. However, it is without doubt time for a free meat roll, chips and a hearty ale all complimentary courtesy of the raffle. Come rain, shine, plague or whatever turn up at 12:45 and we will enjoy this beano.

Week after its Cooroy at home and then the big two week extravaganza the vets championships. This is the one to win and yes, we will have another “lunch” with refreshments. Remember always gamble responsibly and enjoy the fruits of your losses as you have another complementary beverage.

Will this ever end? well yes.  The committee is burning/burnt thorough the post covid surplus faster than a politician coming up for reelection, but don’t worry, Dale’s steady hand is on the tiller, what could go wrong?

Enjoy the week

Mike

10 July 2023

Today, we welcomed the “mount’n” men and women from Nambour in a Host Day, with a field full to the brim vying for prizemoney in a Single Stableford.

Match Play battles heated up in our Semi Finals as we head towards the Grand Finale on 21 July.

A big shout out goes to Danny Bowes for a hole in one on the 8th, and to Graeme Watts who had an eagle on the 11th.

Results of the Single Stableford Competition:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 15:

1st: Chris Mackay with 37 points on a CB winning $55

2nd: David Taig (Nambour) with 37 points on a CB winning $45

3rd: Mike Lagowski with 37 points on a CB winning $35

4th: Barry Rogers (Nambour) with 36 points winning $25

5th: Peter Boyle with 35 points on a CB winning $15

B Grade, HCP 16 – 20:

1st: Garry Elliott with 38 points winning $55

2nd: Vin Penry with 37 points on a CB winning $45

3rd: Franco Teghini with 37 points on a CB winning $35

4th: Wayne Stephenson (Nambour) with 35 points on a CB winning $25

5th: David Anderson with 35 points on a CB winning $15

C Grade, HCP 21 – 36:

1st: Luigi Di Lizio with 40 points winning $55 (best score of the day)

2nd: Ted Lynch with 36 points on a CB winning $45

3rd: John Parker with 36 points on a CB winning $35

4th: Mark Haffenden with 36 points on a CB winning $25

5th: Frank Gava with 35 points on a CB winning $15

NTP Winners each receiving 3 golf balls:

3rd: Barry Reilly (Nambour)

5th: Greg Pearson

8th: Danny Bowes (hole in one)

12th: Mike Lagowski

14th: Craig Hunter

15th (2nd shot): Richard Costello (Nambour)

Captain’s Comments

3 July 2023

Today our Vets competed in a Single Stableford under threatening skies and also completed some Match Play battles as we head towards the Grand Finale.

Results of the Single Stableford Competition:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 16:

1st: Rob Greig with 35 points on a CB winning $50

2nd: Derek Rogers with 35 points on a CB winning $40

3rd: Mike Lagowski with 34 points on a CB winning $30

4th: Davie Findlay with 34 points on a CB winning $20

5th: Craig Hunter with 34 points on a CB winning $10

B Grade, HCP 17 – 23:

1st: Paul Carter with 39 points winning $50 (best score of the day)

2nd: Tony Pickford with 38 points winning $40

3rd: Jeff Cornell with 37 points winning $30

4th: Ross Hepworth with 36 points winning $20

5th: Myles McIvor with 35 points winning $10

C Grade, HCP 24 – 36:

1st: John Crossley with 33 points winning $50

2nd: Frank Gava with 32 points on a CB winning $40

3rd: Ted Lynch with 32 points on a CB winning $30

4th: David Duffy with 32 points on a CB winning $20

5th: Duncan Smith with 32 points on a CB winning $10

NTP Winners each receiving 3 golf balls:

3rd: David Findlay

5th: Tony Pickford

8th: Mike Lagowski

12th: Ian Matthews

14th: Steve Scott

15th (2nd shot): Bill Wellington

Captain’s Comments

26 June 2023

On a picture perfect Winter morning, our Vets shared the Course with the young aspiring PGA Professionals, filling the Course to capacity to compete in a Single Stableford and some Match Play battles.

Results of the Single Stableford Competition:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 16:

1st: Danny Bowes with 40 points winning $50

2nd: Rob Willemse with 37 points winning $40

3rd: Peter Jenner with 35 points on a CB winning $30

4th: Bill Wellington with 35 points winning $20

5th: Vin Penry with 34 points on a CB winning $10

B Grade, HCP 17 – 23:

1st: Tony Pickford with 36 points on a CB winning $50

2nd: Bruce Malcolm with 36 points winning $40

3rd: Les Arthur with 33 points on a CB winning $30

4th: David McKnight with 33 points on a CB winning $20

5th: Mal Ryan with 32 points winning $10

C Grade, HCP 24 – 36:

1st: Ross Hepworth with 39 points on a CB winning $50

2nd: Pat Bowen with 35 points winning $40

3rd: John Parker with 34 points winning $30

4th: Frank Gava with 32 points on a CB winning $20

5th: Ralph Kelly with 32 points winning $10

NTP Winners each receiving 3 golf balls:

3rd: Grant Merry

5th: Rob Greig (wins $25 courtesy of Brittany Hall, Mind and Body Physiology))

8th: Mal Ryan

12th: Ross Hepworth (wins $25 courtesy of Brittany Hall)

14th: Bill Wellington

15th (2nd shot): Craig Hunter

Captain’s Comments

19 June 2023

While the cream of Peregian Vets did battle with Maroochy River, the majority of Vets battled it out at Peregian with a Single Stableford.

Results of the Single Stableford Competition:

A Grade, HCP 0 – 20:

1st: Bill Wellington with 40 points winning $50

2nd: Linsey Binnie with 37 points winning $40

3rd: Bruce Malcolm with 36 points winning $30

4th: Graham Davies with 35 points on a CB winning $20

B Grade, HCP 21 – 36:

1st: Peter Meggitt with 37 points winning $50

2nd: Grant Merry with 34 points on a CB winning $40

3rd: Ralph Kelly with 34 points winning $30

4: Frank Gava with 30 points winning $20

NTP Winners each receiving 3 golf balls:

3rd: David Duffy

5th: Mal Ryan

8th: Bill Wellington

12th: Bruce Malcolm

14th: Paul Carter

15th (2nd shot): John Parsons

Captain’s Comments

I know, a little late but no worries, they are worth waiting for…..

1. The District Vets Championship is happening on Wednesday 19th July. The following are exempt. Bill Henderson, Peter Jenner and Rob Mowat due to their exploits. If you want to play please sign up now!. Details are on the events page.
2. Congratulations to Jeff Cornell (2nd at Maroochy with 40 points – plus an NTP. An notable scores from Greg Pearson 38 points, Franco Teghini 35 points. See me for vouchers and balls!
3. We will have the Mind and Motion Physiology $25 cash for nearest the pin and the first round of the matchplay this coming Monday!!
4. Cheerio

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