State Championships 2012, 2013 and 2014

“The only constant in business is change”

At the QVGU Management meeting held at the Oxley Golf Club on the 10th August 2010 the decline in the attendance at the recent State Championships was debated. A number of areas were discussed in particular the spread of popular open events held during the year. It was agreed that the number of those events held in July, August and September may be affecting attendance at the September State Championships. As a consequence the decision was made that in 2012, 2013 and 2014 the championship format be reversed with the State Championship being held in March and the Foursome Championship in September; that situation to be reviewed in August 2013.

As a result of the recent cancellation of March championships due to rain it was further agreed at the 17th May Management Meeting that during the above trial period the State Championships be conducted in May instead of March.

The State Championships in 2012 will be held at the Woodford Golf Club on the 14th and 15th May and the Foursome Championships in 2012 will also be held at Woodford on the 3rd and 4th September.

State Championships 2012

The state championships for 2012 are to be held at the Woodford Golf Club on the 14th and 15th May. The event will be over 36 holes of stroke in three grades for men and three grades for ladies. A single stableford event will also be run on both days for visiting/accompanying ladies who are not veterans.

The following is a list of accommodation suggestions around Woodford. As an alternative Bribie Island and the Sunshine Coast are about 30 to 45 minutes away.

Woodford Village Hotel/Motel                  54961044

Storey Brook Cottage                               54961316

DÁguilar Motel                                         54964060

Woodford Showgrounds

(powered sites for caravans)                      54961147

Kilcoy Motel                                             54220092

Kilcoy Gardens Motor Inn                         54971100

Caboolture Colonial Motel                         54994099

Caboolture Motel                                       54952888

Caboolture Riverlakes Motel                      54991766

Caboolture Central Motor Inn                    54283100

To download a copy of the Men's Nomination Form click here.

To download a copy of the Ladies Nomination Form Click here

                                                                  Australian Veteran Golfer's Union

                                                                 Regis 2012 National Championships

The biggest event on the Veteran Golfers calendar in 2012 is coming to the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. Known as “Australia’s Number One Golf Destination” the Mornington Peninsula is home to 20 golf courses, almost half of which are rated in the Top 100 in Australia. This prestigious event is proudly sponsored by the Regis Group who own and operate 46 aged care facilities around the country, and is hosted by the Mornington Peninsula Veteran Golfers Association. To be conducted from 11th to 16th November 2012, the event will be played on four wonderful golf courses, Rosebud Country Club, The Dunes, the Legends Course at Moonah Links, and the Ocean Course at The National Golf Club, the latter three are all rated well inside Australia’s Top 50 and these will be the venues for the 54 hole Stroke Championship as well as the Ladies 54 hole Stableford event.

Full Tournament details, Accommodation Guide and online registration are now available at www.mpvetsgolf.com.au. We suggest you register for the tournament and book your accommodation as early as possible, as we have a strict limit on numbers attending. We can assure all veteran golfers of a very warm welcome to the Mornington Peninsula.

For any enquiries contact the Tournament Director, Ken McNamara, email : farmrite@bigpond.com tel : 0400799852

Program for the week

Sunday 11th November             Registration at Rosebud Country Club

Monday 12th November            Medley Fourball Stableford at Rosebud Country Club

Tuesday 13th November

Men : 1st Round 54 hole Stroke Championship played in 3 divisions at The Dunes Golf Links, The Legends Course at Moonah Links and The Ocean Course at The National Golf Club.
Ladies : Single Stableford in 2 divisions at the 3 courses. 1st Round of 54 hole event.

Wednesday 14th November : Free Day

Thursday 15th November

Men : 2nd Round of 54 Hole Championship at the 3 courses.
Ladies : Single Stableford in 2 divisions at the 3 courses. 2nd Round of 54 hole event.

Friday 16th November

Men : Final round of 54 Hole Championship at the 3 courses.
Ladies : Single Stableford in 2 divisions at the 3 courses. Final round of 54 hole event

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PRESENTATION DINNER : MORNINGTON RACING CLUB AT 7.30PM.
Enquiries to Ken McNamara,E : farmrite@bigpond.com P:0400799852

To register for this event go to www.mpvetsgolf.com.au

State Championships Men and Women 2011

Results

                                                State Foursome Championships 2011

Once again the rain came and and spoilt our Championships. Play fortunately was possible after a two hour delay on the Monday but closed the course on the Tuesday. The event was decided over 18 holes which was unfortunate. Thanks to the 80 odd players who returned for the luncheon and presentations.

Results                                     Names                                 Home Club                            Score

Gross 18 Hole

State Champions                        R Slade/D Witham                         Robina/Burleigh                          73                     

A Grade Champions                 Not awarded

B Grade Champions                  Paul Sheffield/Don Mitchell             Beaudesert                                  81

C Grade Champions                  Neil Plumb/Gary Plumb                  Maryborough/Bribie                    83

Net 18 Hole

A Grade Winner                         Geoff Hogan/Paul Bray                 Maryborough                                68                           

A Grade Runner-up                    Not awarded

B Grade Winner                         Adrian Worrall/Peter Drummond  Pacific Harbour                             67        

B Grade Runner-up                   Chris Sanders/Colin Gibbons         Bundaberg                                    68

C Grade Winner                       Murray Scott/Ken Rogers              Ipswich                                         66.5

C Grade Runner-up                 Wayne McNee/ Don McNee          Bargara                                         68 OCB

Ladies

Winner                                      Marilyn Redman                             Pelican Waters                             35 OCB

Runner Up                                 Marilyn Bates                                 Redland Bay                                35

                                                            Australian Veteran Golfers' Union

                                                               2011 National Championship

                                                                             Results

A Grade

Winner                                                   G DODGE    79    82    76    237 WON ON PLAYOFF

R/UP                                                     C PROBERT 80    74    73    237

Nett winner                                            D BURNS     88/76    82/70    83/71    217 on C/B from

R/UP                                                     N WATSON 86/73    85/72    85/72    217

B Grade

Winner                                                  R GREEN    90    91    85    266 on C/B from

R/UP                                                    P WICKS    83    88    95    266

Nett Winner                                          R DAVIES     93/76    88/71    87/70     217

R/UP                                                    T HAINES     92/75    86/69    91/74     218

C Grade

Winner                                                 J RICKETTS      88    93    96    277

R/UP                                                    H LOVELOCK 91    99    96    286

Nett Winner                                         M ZAPELLI    97/71    102/76    102/76    223

R/UP                                                   J LOHREY    100/74    104/78     98/72     224 on C/B

State Championships Men

Year

Names

Golf Clubs

1997

P Harvey

P Callan

Coolangatta/Tweed

1998

R Hastie

J Collins

Oxley

1999

J O’Donnell

K Sykes

Helensvale

2000

R Hastie

A Geary

Oxley

2001

G Scriven

B Lyne

Maryborough

2002

J Wade

A Sellke

Hervey Bay

2003

P Clark

B Daw

Carbrook/Ipswich

2004

P Clark

B Daw

Tamborine/Ipswich

2005

D Dale

S Missen

Riverlakes

2006

P Clark

B Daw

Tamborine/Ipswich

2007

B Young

R Woodward

Woodford

2008

R Slade

D Witham

Robina Woods/Surfers Paradise

2009

R Slade

D Witham

Robina Woods/Surfers Paradise

2010

2011

R Slade

R Slade

D Witham

D Witham

Robina Woods/Surfers Paradise

Robina Woods/Surfers Paradise

State Champion