Friday 15 March

MARCH 2024

From the Clubhouse

What a great success last Friday was!

I’d like to just start out by thanking again all the volunteers, players and staff that put in so much effort to make the day seamless

The ‘Breakfast Shift’ - thank you for coming in early and cooking the Bacon & Eggs for breakfast we heard that they ‘went down a treat’!

The ‘Lunch Shift’ - thank you for Plating and Serving and even getting in and doing the washing up!

(I wish there was photos!)

Another Huge thank you needs to go to our Amazing Sponsors - Luv a Duck & the Vue Grand.

Luv a duck exceeded expectations with delectable duck and salad all cooked up by Angie at The Vue Grand who once again supported us Kath at the Vue Grand is never slow in coming forward to help us or other organisation in the Borough

Thanks to Paul for running the Putting comp this year & Congratulations & also thank you to Ian steer who won the putting and donated half his winnings back!!!

the Men’s Shed benefited very well on the NTP 9th hole and Queenscliff Lions will benefit from being a chosen charity

Cottage by the sea had a director play in Liam Petrie and he enjoyed the day with his team.

This year our Fundraiser was held on International Woman’s day and we were so pleased to have so many Woman play in the event.

A very successful auction with medallion club tickets and a super box at Grand Prix ticket selling well!

Each year this event goes from strength to strength and is becoming a firm fixture on a lot of golfers calendar Now we can’t wait for 2025!

The heat kept a lot of regulars away from Sunday’s Music day - however those that ventured out (and into the cool airconditioned clubhouse!) were treated to a fantastic music set by ‘The Substitutes’. Small but Sweet - and a lot of fun

Happy Golfing!

Brad Teal OAM President

QGC Fundraiser Golf Day...

Winners!

Cruz, Anthony, John & Mark

The Course Report.....

The past week we had a slight outbreak of disease in our greens This was due to the humidity over night that came with the high temperature weather. We took action soon as there was any sign present on the greens. We were prepared for this as we knew with the hot weather coming we would be watering a lot which also promotes disease if there is moisture in the greens

You may have noticed the foundation is down for the new pathway on the 13th We have removed 2 dead stumps and put down the base of the path The older path was coming too much into play for golfers and the tree had been taking a few hits from golf carts with its low branches The old path will be decommissioned in the coming weeks. This will be re turfed where in play and planted out with some plants.

We look forward to some cooler weather ahead coming into Autumn now It’s been a very long summer for my staff and I dealing with Irrigation issues with no rain Thanks for being understanding of these issues and any inconvenience to play.

Hope everyone has a great weekend golfing out on the course

Jake

Old path on the 13th

Damaged tree on the 13th

New path base on the 13th

Pennant Team Update

A number of members of the pennant squad have been golfing in Vietnam over the past two weeks with some photos provided below. Some great courses played with golf being the winner The first round of pennant is being played this coming Sunday 17 March with the Division Four team playing against Winchelsea at Ocean Grove and the Handicap East team up against Ocean Grove at St Leonard’s. Pennant provides an opportunity for our members to represent this great club and it would be a bonus to see some spectators coming along to watch each week I promise you won’t be disappointed with the quality of the golf being played A copy of the draw can be found on the South West Golf Association website: HERE

The,Division Four team is:

Michael McSween (Captain)

Michael Havelberg

Dave Watson

Murray Warren

Bernie Crane

Darren Shapter

Josh Mastin

Reserve: Dave Thomas

Tee off at 0800 All players to be at Ocean Grove GC by 0730.

The Handicap East team is:

Warren Fenton (Captain)

Marty Christensen

Alan Fry

James Monaghan

Paul O’Donoghue

Reserve: TBC

Tee off at 0900 with all players to be at St Leonard’s GC by 0830

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bit of 80's Memorabilia

Some of you may be interested to read the names of those who held positions within our club almost 40 years ago (you’re welcome!)

Taken from the syllabus booklet 1985-1986

Holding a space in Queenscliff History

The Queenscliff Historical Museum are currently curating a mini exhibition to be inserted in the main exhibition.

This will explore the history and significance of Swan Island and Swan Bay One of the 9 stories will focus on Swan Island and Swan Bay as a significant recreational space Included will be the QLYC, QCYC and the Golf Club in this section

We will give you more information once the exhibit opens

Image to the left is one that is pinned to be displayed

Sunday

2PM to 5PM | $35.00pp | Kids Free!

Newly formed 'UnderCover' has been making waves at Geelong's iconic 'Elephant & Castle' and we cannot wait to see what they bring to Swan Island! A collection of past Members of popular covers band CoolChange, including Lead singer, Glenn Braithwaite. Excited? We are!

Would you like some more information? Send us an email: nicci@queenscliffgolfclub.com.au