ISLAND GOLF GAZETTE
FROM THE CLUBHOUSE
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Last week, some of our members delivered outstanding performances at the EJ Whitten Charity Golf Day at Portarlington! This fun-filled four-person Ambrose event, dedicated to supporting Men’s Health, brought the community together for a great cause Our members showcased exceptional skill and teamwork, securing 1st and 3rd place! A special congratulations to the winning team from Queenscliff - Barry Gladman, James Gladman, Murray Warren, and Charles Caldwell An incredible achievement!
Golf isn’t just about competition; it’s also fantastic for mental health. The blend of physical activity, social interaction, and time spent in nature, all contribute to reducing stress and boosting overall well-being. Events like this not only assist vital support networks but also remind us of the positive impact golf can have on our mental and physical health Well done to everyone involved!
We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new Junior/Short Course. The front 9 holes are now complete, with the back 9 not far off. The layout is approximately half the distance of the traditional blue markers and is identified by grey tiles on the course. Once established we will have the course rated. The Junior Course will provide an excellent stepping stone for our younger players, allowing them to enjoy the full golf experience while playing from distances that suit their developing abilities We can’t wait to see our junior members take on this exciting new challenge This is a fantastic opportunity for them to learn, compete, and most importantly, have fun! Come out and give it a try! Click Here to Get the Short Course Lowdown!
We’re also bringing back a club favourite with a twist on the old-fashioned Meat Tray Raffle Up for grabs each week is a $100 voucher for the Bellarine Country Butcher, allowing you to choose from a selection of premium meats. Numbers 1-100 are available to purchase for $2 each with the winning number drawn from numbered golf balls. All profits will go towards supporting our Men’s Pennant Teams in 2025.
A gusty Saturday had 129 golfers in the Par competition Congratulations to Peter Woodruff with +6! Well done to the following winners -
A Grade – Darren Shapter (6) & Cruze Strange (0)
B Grade – Peter Woodruff (14) & Craig Mckiernan (15)
C Grade – Sam Christensen (18) & Mark Tizard (
D Grade – Alex Korostin (22) & Dean Johnston (2
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A hot Wednesday had 101 golfers taking part in visiting all the way from Wagga, with a score of +4.
Congratulations to:
A Grade - Ron Safstrom (11) & Michael Havelber
B Grade – Warren Fenton (13) & Robert Gourlay
C Grade – Kevin Flynn (21) & Bryan Mcleod (19)
D Grade – Ray Gladman (26) & Neil Harrington (2
The ladies' Monthly Medal Stroke comp on Thursday had quite a few players missing due to various holidays
Congratulations to Louise Purcell with a score of 69
On Monday, 17 February, Siobhan Lyons, Jenny Trevean and I are representing QGC at the Barwon Heads District Bowl on Monday On Friday, 21 Feb, the QGC Ladies Ambrose Event has proven very popular, attracting a full field with 28 teams visiting from across the SWGA region Team QGC will be represented by members Fay Neville, Lorna Lawson, Pam Cameron and Julie Welsh. Good luck to all!
See you on the course, Barb
Thanks to the manual watering schedule of the course crew, the fairways are sporting a healthy tinge of green.
Member feedback has been outstandingly positive!
WEEKLY BALL DRAW WIN A $100 VOUCHER
EVERY WEEK TO SPLURGE AT BELLARINE COUNTRY BUTCHERS
QUEENSCLIFF
$2.00 pernumber
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SHORT COURSE - THE LOWDOW
The Tidal Grey Tee-Markers lie flat to the ground to minimise fairway maintenance, so they might be a bit tricky to spot (for some). But you will find them positioned halfway between the main tees and the greens, offering a shorter yet strategic challenge— perfect for beginners, junior golfers, or those looking for a fastpaced game.
For example, on the 1st hole, the standard distance to the green is 281 meters, while the short course measures 196 meters. On the 9th, the Tidal Grey Marker is 90mt to the green.
Once Golf Australia completes the official course rating, competitive play from the Tidal Grey tees will be ready to tee off!
A GRADE
B GRADE
C GRADE
D GRADE
GOLDEN SHOT
Darren Shapter (6) +2
Cruze Strange (0) 0
Peter Woodruff (14) +6
Craig McKiernan (15) +4
Sam Christensen (18) +4
Mark Tizard (19) +2
Alex Korostin (22) +2
Dean Johnston (25) +1 C/B
3rd Ron Safstrom 9th Lorna Lawson
Therese Szulik (36) 19
Greg Leece (19) 19
Ron Safstrom (11) +3 C/B
Michael Havelberg (2) +3
Warren Fenton (13) +2
Robert Gourlay (13) +1
Kevin Flynn (21) +1 C/B
Bryan McLeod (19) +1
Ray Gladman (26) +4
Wagga City GC
Neil Harrington (22) +2
3rd John O'Donoghue 9th Ron Safstrom
Louise Purcell (20) 69
17th Cruze Strange, Eagle 17th Peter Woodruff, Eagle
Women's Monthly Medal Winner
FEBRUARY
LOUISE PURCELL
MEN'S PENNANT 2025
Planning a successful 2025 in defending our titles. Planning a successful 2025 in defending our titles.
After a very successful 2024 Pennant season Queenscliff GC has again entered two teams in the SWGA Men’s Pennant, one being a scratch handicap team in Division Three and the second in the Handicap East Division. Pennant is a great opportunity to represent the club and play some different golf courses in the district and runs from mid-March to early May.
Seeking expressions of interest from single-figure handicap Golfers to play in Division Three & Players with any handicap to play in the Handicap Division
If you are interested please contact Richard ‘Dick’ Lewis (QGC Pennant Manager) on 0417 853 219 or let him know when you see him at the club.
There will be an initial get-together this Sunday 16 Feb (9-holes followed by a BBQ). All players attending are to be at the club by 10:00 AM (first tee-off at 10:23). An 18-hole practice has also been booked for Sunday 23 Feb with the first tee-off at 8:30 AM.
$600 Team of 4 | $150 Individual Annual
4-PERSON OPEN AMBROSE
Featuring Special Guest Speaker MARK ALLEN
Former pro-tour golfer, 3AW Breakfast Host & Host of the popular golf podcast "Talk Birdie to Me"
ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:
Breakfast | Beverages throughout the event | Lunch courtesy of Luv-A-Duck & Vue Grand Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd, NTP & Longest Drive
Join in all the post-golf action in the Clubhouse, including a chat with our special guest speaker, Mark Allen, a live auction, raffles & more.
8:00 AM - Registration | Egg & bacon roll, tea & coffee
9:00 AM - Shot Gun Start
3:30 PM - Event Concludes
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