GOLF RESULTS

FNQ GOLF

Sunday saw the opening round of the 2018 Golf World Cairns FNQGA Pennant Season. Before getting into the match ups, a couple of worthy mentions. Thanks to Gordonvale GC, its committee, and staff (Club House, Spotters and Drinks Cart); all reports have been of a well-run day, well presented course and their greens being in great condition. Rob Riggall, Mick Gautrey and their helpers and volunteers have put in a tremendous effort to have their greens putting and playing consistently with a good roll. Keeping in mind earlier this year Gordonvale GC lost a number of greens to a couple of nasty bugs and disease as well as deliberate interference/chemical spraying recently on 3 greens. Barry Peacock from Half Moon Bay had his first ever a hole in one on the Par 3 5th today as well; congratulations Barry. Warm conditions kicked off the day but the breeze came in about 10.30am and cooled the day off a little. Half Moon GC took out all 3 Grades against Mossman GC, Mareeba GC beat Innisfail GC in A and B Grade and Innisfail GC winning C Grade. Cairns GC took out A and B Grades from Atherton GC however the Atherton C Grade side stopped it from being a clean sweep. Thanks also to the participating Clubs and players, some old rivalries renewed and a few new ones begun; by all reports a hassle free and enjoyable day. Next week sees Mossman GC hosting and their draw and details will be provided later this week.

MILLAA MILLAA

With one round of the Falls Tea House/Malanda RSL Monthly Medals to go before the finals in December, a determined field hit the links in an effort for a playoff spot. A glorious spring day didn’t translate to glorious scoring with hard running fairways spoiling many a scorecard. A big congratulations though to the green keeping staff for the transformation to the greens which were fast but fair. Paul Graham’s impromptu water truck delivering the goods. Holding the club house lead for ages Mr Never Ever Ever had his hopes crushed as Greg Taylor came in with a marvellous net 63 to pip Alan Hapgood with his net 64. Happy left ruing his quad bogey on number 6. Wayne Norris’s solid form continues with third place with a net 68. Some of the other men’s scores were unfortunate to say the least. A dry Royal Millaa Millaa can be a harsh arena. The ladies medal was collected by Carol Howard utilising Margaret’s previous win points for a nail biting one shot victory. That now leaves November as the last chance to appear in the annual championship. NTP’s 1/10 Bob Collyer, 5/14 Marg Azar who claimed it off Ashley Healy with her second only time landing on the postage stamp sized green, well done Margie. 8/17 went to Carol. None of the guys could hold the 3/12 green. Next week sees the Malanda Caltex/ Tropic Petroleum Stableford trophy day. Remember the AGM is next Sunday starting at 8am. A huge thanks to the executive and committee for making this last year a great one for the club.

ATHERTON GOLF

Monday Oct, 1st Holiday Stableford won by Tom McEwan 43 pts, runner-up Phil Henricks 38 pts Wednesday Sporters Stroke winner Kenleigh Mather 37 nett, runner-up Jeff Bochow 38 nett, 3rd Joe Cox 39 nett. NTPs 3 T.Lawrence, 13 S.Bakss, 18 M.Hains. Least putts K.Mather 14. On Wednesday, the ladies played Interclub in Gordonvale coming 2nd as a team and Carter Stacey best score of 40 pts. Thursday Ladies played Stroke won by Lisa Lowres 61 nett, runner-up Lorraine Doolan 73 nett. NTPs 3 & 18 L.Lowres, 11 P.McMahon, 13 D.Irvine. Friday Trinity Petrolium 6 Hole Chook run by Darren Morey 13 pts on c/b from Broads. Junior winner Jackson Clark 9 pts Saturday 6th was the TABLELAND CONCRETE BLOCKS sponsored Monthly Medal Stroke. Ladies winner Samantha Duck 70 nett, ru-up Dawn Faulkner 73 nett on countback from Marg Dollman. Men’s Medal and B-Grade winner Simon Higham 66 nett, B-grade runner-up Irish Hazlett 67 nett. A-Grade winner Des Riggs 68 nett, runner-up Mick Buckley 70 nett. C-Grade and best nett visitor Wally Alston 64 nett, Mark Broadley 67 nett on countback from Joe Cox. NTPs 11 D.Morey, 13 R.O’Neill, 18 C.MacDonald. Least putts D.Lankester 28. Sunday’s Yungaburra Butchery Stableford won by Irish 36 pts on countback from Greg Brown and Garry Thompson Sunday was the start of the Mens Pennants season at Gordonvale against a very good Cairns outfit. A-Grade lost 1 v 4 Des Riggs 1 up on the 19th. BGrade losing 2 v 3 Roo Brown 7&6 and Hollywood Flynn 6 & 5 winners C-Grade winners by 3 games to 2, Ian Toward 4 & 2, Shane Dodds 2 & 1 and Jeff Bochow 2 & 1. This week Wednesday Sporters play Stableford, Thursday Ladies a three clubs and putter Stableford by M. Dollman. Friday Trinity Petrolium 6 Hole Chook run followed by finger food and Goose Club Draw at 6.30pm including Members Jackpot Joker $300. Saturday 13th Sees the return of the Juniors from 8am. Members and Visitors play Turner Shield Stableford sponsored by the ATHERTON INTERNATIONAL CLUB. Sunday 14th the ladies host a matchplay event. This means the Yungaburra Butchery Stableford will tee off from around 10.30am. Round two of the men’s pennants will see our lads travel to Mossman GC to face the Gordonvale teams. A reminder of the Club Foursomes. Championships on October 22nd. Get your partner organised for this 27 hole event. The timesheet will close at 11.56am to allow for the 27 holes. This competition is open to members only.

GORDONVALE LADIES

Results for the interclub match played on October 3. Overall Winner Carter Stacey. A Grade Erina Williams, B Grade Leanne Johnson, C Grade Christine Ruddick. N.T.Ps Erina Williams, Pam Shay, R.Warne, B. McKay, Liz Bently, J.McDonald. Rose Heywood Memorial Trophy Christine Ruddick. Thank you to Vertical Gardens for their support on the day and to Georgie and Tracey for donating prizes. Thank you to all who helped make the day a success. Gordonvale won the overall inter club for 2018. Congratulations Girls.

PARADISE PALMS

MODIFIED 4BBB STABLEFORD 30-09-2018 PLAYERS: 61 DIVISION 1 1st: Kevin Walsh & Terry Franzmann 49 Pts 2nd: Bob McPhail & Bill Phillips 46 Pts 3rd: Mitchell Tonkin & Pauline Whitehouse 45 Pts C/B NEAREST THE PINS 9th: Anne Black 15th Mark Senia QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PAR MEDLEY 01-10-2018 PLAYERS: 14 DIVISION 1 1st: Mitchell Tonkin 0 2nd: Ian Coetzee -2 3rd: Michael Moore -2 TUESDAY STABLEFORD 02-10-2018 PLAYERS: 59 Members Voucher: Jon Russell 41 Pts C/B DIVISION 1 1st: David Matthews 38 Pts C/B 2nd: Dennis Jones 38 Pts 3rd: Graham Johnson 37 Pts DIVISION 2 1st: Jon Russell 41 Pts C/B 2nd: Steven Butler 41 Pts 3rd: Bob Godfrey 38 Pts LADIES (10) 1st: Sally Horwood 36 Pts 2nd: Lorraine Matthews 33 Pts NEAREST THE PINS 7th: Paul Kearney 11th: Lorraine Matthews SRIXON SERIES ROUND 8 04-10-2018 PLAYERS: 47 DIVISION 1 1st: Pam McGowan 35 Pts C/B 2nd: Dennis Jones 35 Pts 3rd: Robert Borsato 33 Pts DIVISION 2 1st: John Pilbin 36 Pts C/B 2nd: Ethan Donnelly 36 Pts C/B 3rd: Bryan Champion 36 Pts NEAREST THE PINS 3rd: Yoshi Adachi 14th: Robert Borsato SEPTEMBER MONTHLY MEDAL 06-10-2018 PLAYERS: 95 Men’s Monthly Medal Winner and Voucher Winner: Tomo Asai 65 Nett Ladies’ Monthly Medal Winner: Narelle Kullack 75 Nett DIVISION 1 1st: Tomo Asai 65 Nett 2nd: Rod Visser 68 Nett 3rd: Byron Shaw 72 Nett DIVISION 2 1st: Zak Glatthor 69 Nett 2nd: Tim Shaw 70 Nett 3rd: Luke Bolden 71 Nett LADIES (11) 1st: Narelle Kullack 75 Nett 2nd: Megan Smith 76 Nett