ISLAND GOLF GAZETTE
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28 JUNE 2024
FROM THE CLUBHOUSE
There must have been some great misses this month with plenty of wins of the board the gold letter boards to be more precise. Congrats to all those that competed... and keep working on those misses for your next big win
Golden sunlight graces the fairways despite winter's chill - Island golf is waiting for you.
New Clubhouse hours: Open from 8:00 am
Reflecting the winter Tee Times from 7:45 am until 4:00 pm
WATERING WISDOM
By Jake Sizer
KEEPING IT GREEN
The warmer weather may be gone for now but our irrigation is still needed for use on the course. With some of our products and fertilisers needing to be watered in on our greens. This week we have been putting a natural product out to deal with our worm cast issues. This product has to be watered in with a soil penetrant so our irrigation system was once again primed and running. This was when all our issues came to the surface again.
PLUMBING PROBLEMS ON PAR
A major leak on the right hand side of the 2nd fairway appeared Causing a section of turf to bubble. When dug all the way down to the water table there was no pipe in sight We dug another large hole 1.5m away and managed to find the pipe. The pressure and damage of the leak caused a bubble further away from where the problem actually was This pipe is now under repair and there are a few more out over the course that will be addressed soon.
A special thanks to Julian Green, Billy Clifton, Anthony Webber and Pete McSween & his team with the building, clean up and pathway works at the 1st tee The new fence from the 1st tee looks amazing and completes this area. Jobs like this make the club look presentable and give an instant impact aswell as protection for the carpark.
Hope everyone has a great time golfing on the course.
Jake
OVERALL WINNERS
Darren Shapter & John Chapman, Total 18 (11, 7)
OVERALL RUNNERS-UP
Craig McKiernan & Alan Merriman, Total 15 (4, 11)
Darren Shapter & John Chapman, 11
Michael Ryan & Mitch Ryan, 10
Craig McKiernan & Alan Merriman, 11 C/B
Rod Kerger & Dean Mcfarlane, 11
Warren Fenton Lee McKay
QGC and QFNC are collaborating with ‘on-field’ signage, supporting each other and encouraging our community to stay active and engaged in local Clubs.
Look out for the QGC sign when you next visit the ‘Couta Bowl’ to support our local Aussie Rules neighbours
In this year's King's Birthday Honour's list, Gareth Andrews AM was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the AFL as a player and administrator, to men's health and to the community Get the lowdown here...
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Oakdene are great supporters of QGC... and don't we all love them for that
On Monday, the crew continued their great work sprucing up the grounds with no edge left untouched.
Want to Help?
Join the Working Bee on Friday, 19 July 8.30am - 12.30pm I know the sun was shining... BUT Shorts?? Seriously !!
Back to the Future...
Many a treasure was unearthed recently. The QGC Time Capsule was dug up a little before its time. It's now reburied for a future generation to discover. (With a better marker this time.) And the odd vase or 100 was discovered when Fay Neville spent a wintery day spring cleaning. Thanks Fay!
A GRADE Ron Safstrom (13) 36
Lyndon Ray (11) 35 C/B
B GRADE
Rick Bell (29) 36
William Collins (26) 34. Future Golf
C GRADE
D GRADE
NTP H3 Jonathon Ray H9. Rob Henschke H14 Alan Fry
GOLDEN SHOT
GREAT SCORE
Dick Lewis (7) 38
David Thomas (5) 37 C/B
Andrew Dalgleish (17) 41
Dean Mcfarlane (16) 38
Michael Dunphy (23) 39
Shaun Fankhauser (20) 38 C/B
John Shinners (29) 34
John Ross (31) 30
Kyne KrusicGolub (9) 35
Matt Lewis (9) 34 C/B
Gregory Jenkins (15) 38
Ron Safstrom (11) 37 C/B
Paul Summers (26) 40
Rob Henschke (19) 36
H14 Sam Hughes H14 Kirk Whelan
NTP H3 Dean Mcfarlane NTP H9. Tom Freeman
NTP H3 Marty Christensen NTP H9. Peter Coltish
1 A player makes a stroke while holding an umbrella over their head. What's the ruling?
A. The player is disqualified.
B. The player gets a general penalty.
C. There is no penalty.
2 What's the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the Australian Open Golf Championship?
3 A player who damages their putter in anger after the first hole, may continue to use the putter without penalty for the rest of the round.
A. True B. False
Mark Riley (8) 36 C/B
Shane Evans (9) 36
Andrew Batson (17) 37
Barry Orvis (14) 36
Alan Merriman (21) 35
Gerry Vipond (24) 34 C/B
Barbara Luppino (27) 74 C/B
Sharon Neville (40) 74
H14 Peter Coltish H3 Jen Trevean H14. Sharon Neville
H3. Peter Woodruff H9. Peter Coltish
Surely I'm not alone in thinking golf would have to be one of the most confusing sports ever played. Member, Kyne Krusic-Golub, agrees and thought this video from Golf Monthly would help. Now we can all stop scratching our heads.
Thanks Phonse!
Fri 28 June Committee Nominations Close
Completed forms must be returned by 4 30 pm
Sun 7 July SWGA President’s Cup @ Clifton Spring’s GC
This is a Teams Aggregate Event comprising the pairing of female/female, male,/ male and male/female
See Batto for details if you’re interested.
Fri 19 July Working Bee 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
Morning tea & lunch provided. Register your interest in the Clubhouse.
Sat 27 July QGC 2024 Annual General Meeting @ 11.45 am
Competition tee times: SGS @ 7 30 am & 12 45 pm
10-25 August 2024 Men's Club Championships
Rd1 - 10 Aug | Rd2 - 17 Aug | Finals- 24/25 Aug
In planning Gals on the Green Details coming soon...
Quiz Answers:
C - See Rule 10 2b(5) A player is allowed to protect themselves from the elements by wearing protective clothing, or by holding an umbrella over their head, but the player may not accept such protection from anyone else
Cup
A - See Rule 4 1a The damaged club is treated as conforming for the rest of the round
Keep the chill at bay with heartwarming goodies from the Clubhouse.
Toni will be in the kitchen Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday dishing up winter favourites, Espresso coffees and hot chocolates.
Roast beef rolls, dim sims, hot dogs, sandwiches and rolls are regular menu stars. Keep an eye out for Toni’s “Soup of the Week” soon to make an appearance.
Routley pies, pasties & sausage rolls are on the menu daily in the bar, plus a limited selection of sandwiches and rolls.
28-30 June - Queenscliff Film Festival
& 29 June | 3, 4, 5 July - Roaring @ The Vue Grand
- THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride