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Bowen Golf News

GOLF

Wednesday’s competition was a single stableford event sponsored by Bowen Golf Club.

Ladies’ winner on a countback was Claire Garrod with 33 points, runner up Amanda Parter, 33 also. Men’s winner was Kailan Batchelor, 40 points, runner up Bradley Reinke, 38. Saturday’s competition was a 4BBB event for Christmas Seafood sponsored by Rynn’s Seafood. Winners Gary Marks and Greg Fairs finished with 46 points, with runners-up Robyn Slade and Bradley Reinke, 45 points. Pin shots went to Kurt Bidgood with an OBP, Wes Smith, Lee Tiller, Jeff Day, Rhiannon Nott, Bonnie Kohlhase, and Judy Atkins twice. Garry Thompson won the Car wash voucher.

Bowen Golf club would like to thank all the sponsors for their support during 2022 and wish all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2023. This weekend’s competition is a stableford event sponsored by Bowen Golf club. Contributed with thanks to Grace Nott

One half of the winning team Greg Fairs, One half of the runner up team Robyn Slade

On The Whitsunday Green

GOLF

This week’s stableford 9-hole at Whitsunday Green Golf Club was won by Ryan Kenny on 22 points, followed in second by Scott Hayes Williams on 22, and third went to Marc Belke with 21.

The Club’s weekly Friday 9-hole competition was won by Michael Bond on 22 points, coming in second was Neil Boland, also on 22, and third went to Tyson Flavel on 21 points. On Sunday Whitsunday Green held its last Monthly Medal for 2022: 18-holes, taking the win was Brad Low on 52 nett, second with a close 53 nett was Elise Hodgson, and third was Adam Singleton on 54. Nearest the Pin on Sunday was Jimmy Millar and Marc Belke. There is no competition this Sunday. Club and Community Manager at Whitsunday Green Golf Club, Kate Cross extended from the team their well wishes to all members and guests for the holiday season.

“A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,” Ms Cross said. “We are looking forward to having you play with us in 2023. Please see below for Christmas trading hours.” Holiday Opening Times: Christmas Eve, 8am to 4pm; Christmas Day, closed; and Boxing Day 12pm to 6pm. Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Green Golf Club

Whitsunday Green’s 9-hole stableford third place finisher Brad Low

Airlie Beach parkrun

COMMUNITY

This week 69 people ran, jogged, and walked the waterfront course at Airlie Beach parkrun, of whom 20 were first timers and eight recorded new personal bests.

Well done to Ulrika, Shailee, Calvin, Katie, Warren, Blake, Anne, and Jai. The event was made possible by 14 wonderful volunteers: Nick, Rebecca, Bossie, Ronald, Ashley, Shane, Jess, Sebastian, Lilliana, Laura (Run Director), Ken, Lynne, Joanne, and Margaret. One of the parkrun’s ‘Tail Walkers’ reached the milestones of 50 volunteers this week - Jo! Upcoming special runs will see runners take part in a Christmas

Eve parkrun, Christmas Day parkrun, New Year’s Eve parkrun, and a New Year’s Day parkrun – start those resolutions bright and early. Every Saturday (and for the Christmas day/New Year’s Day special parkruns) Airlie Beach parkrun meets at 6.50am for a briefing at area D, Coral Sea Marina (adjacent to the top carpark). Parking is free in the lower carpark till 9.30am if a parkrun barcode is placed on the dashboard. Post parkrun coffee and chat is held at My Rainbow Bakery, Shingley Beach. The best-kept secret about parkrun is that it’s not about running - it’s about bringing people together in public parks and open spaces across the world to have some fun in a friendly, social and supportive environment. You can walk or run the five-kilometre course (pushing a pram or with one dog on a short lead if you want to), lend a helping hand as a volunteer in a wide range of super-easy roles, or simply spectate and socialise on the sidelines.

There are no winners at parkrun and nobody comes last – our amazing Tail Walkers do. Regular participation is rewarded rather than performance, with ‘parkrun milestone shirts’ available to people to recognise their achievements in coming along. Contributed with thanks to Airlie Beach parkrun

This week’s amazing volunteers at the Airlie Beach parkrun

Jo, our Tail Walker, reached her 50th volunteer milestone this week, with Run Director Laura Some Airlie Beach kids enjoying the parkrun

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