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Traps Golf Report - 29/8/07
The
Paronella Park & John
Cole Toyota Mens and Ladies 2007 Innisfail Open is on the
7th, 8th, 9th September. Entry forms have been sent to all
FNQ Clubs and are also available for download at the Innisfail
website www.innisfailgolf.com and the FNQGA website www.fnqgolf.com.au.
The
Ladies will play a 18H Single Stroke on Friday, there is
a 18H 4BBB Medley Stableford on Saturday, then the Mens 18H
Single Stroke is on Sunday.
There
are many reasons why the Innisfail Tournament is looking
to be a great opportunity for all visiting players to come
and have a go and enjoy friendly competition at one of the
prettiest courses in the north.
Firstly
is the challenge for someone to step up and call a halt to
the domination that local A Grader, Andrew Rose, has shown
all year. So far this year Andrew has set a new course record
of 68, won the 72 hole Innisfail Mens Championships by 34
strokes, and with various partners won the Aggregate Championship,
Mixed Foursome Championship and Mens Foursome Championship.
Also,
with all the fuss about the Cairns Amateurs Race Carnival
on the same weekend why not come and get away from the hassles
and have a good, friendly weekend of golf. All ages and grades
are welcome and the licensed clubhouse and course has no
additional restrictions on the legal sale of drinks.
In
addition, the Radio Triple J, AWOL Concert with national
feature artists is on at the Showgrounds adjacent to the
course on Saturday afternoon from 3pm and on into the night.
So the young at heart can enjoy free live music while playing
golf in the afternoon and be able to enjoy further entertainment
through the night concert.
On
Saturday 25th August the ladies and men played the Innisfail
Travelworld Mixed Foursomes Championships. The results were:
Winners: R. Wilson/A. Rose 79, R/Ups: R. Dodds/A. Gould 87;
Nett Winners: M. Wimberley/J. Williams 87/66.5, R/Ups: R.
Wilson/A. Rose 79/70, Third: N. Lee/D. Lee 88/71.5, Fourth:
M. Handy/J. James 93/72, Fifth: A. Alman/C. Alman 94/72.5;
NTP 2: M. Wimberley/J. Williams, 11: D. & V.
Smith, 8: R. Cook/D. King, 17: N. & D. Lee.
The
results for the Drummond Golf and McDonalds Family Restaurant
4BBB Medley Stableford on Sunday were: Winners: A. Ghietti/T.
Kopp 46 pts, R/Ups: J. Christensen/J. McKaskill 46, Third:
A. Alman/C. Alman 46, Fourth: N. Lee/D. Lee 43, Fifth: D.
Wall/I. McDonald 43, Sixth: R. Cook/H. Williams 43; Ladies
NTP 2: N. Lee, 11: R. Wilson, 16: R. Wilson; Mens NTP 2:
D. Toy, 11: T. Wikander, 8/17: T. Kopp.
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Traps Golf Report - 20/8/07
The
first round of the annual Mark Wargent Challenge between
Cairns and Innisfail will be at Innisfail on Sunday 23rd
September. The return match is scheduled for the first week
in November in Cairns. This is always a highlight for both
clubs and hopefully Innisfail can turn the tables of recent
years. The draft list of player names is on the blackboard
in the clubhouse. It is important that all players confirm
that they will be available for both dates and that they
mark their shirt size as we must order the shirts immediately.
If unavailable please notify Mal Clifford.
This
Saturday 25th the ladies and men play for the Travelworld
Innisfail Mixed Foursomes Championship. On Sunday is the
Drummond Golf/McDonalds Family Restaurant Golf Day. This
will be a 4BBB Medley event with a shotgun start at midday.
It will be a great day with prizes on offer donated by Drummond
Golf Cairns and McDonalds Family Restaurant. The event is
open to all players with official handicaps and visitors
are welcome. There will be a sausage sizzle at the end. Please
nominate on the time sheet in the clubhouse or call 40616105.
The
Paronella Park & John
Cole Toyota Mens and Ladies 2006 Innisfail Open is on the
7th, 8th, 9th September. Entry forms have been sent to all
FNQ Clubs and are also available for download at the Innisfail
website www.innisfailgolf.com and the FNQGA website www.fnqgolf.com.au.
On
Thursday 16th August the ladies played a 18H stableford for
the A. Alman Trophy. The results were: Winner: M. Handy 33,
R/Up: N. Zangrande 31; NTP 2/11: R. Cook.
On
Saturday 18th August the ladies played a 18H stableford for
a Club Trophy. The results were: Winner: D. Kann 32, R/Up:
N. Lee 32; NTP 2: D. Smith, 11: N. Lee.
The
results for the Mens 18H stableford for the Top 20 Card 5
on Saturday were: Winner: A. Rogers 40 pts, R/Up: D. King
38, Third: T. Haydock 38, Fourth: P. Birchley 37, Fifth:
S. Sykus 36, Sixth: B. Gould 36; NTP 2: J. Lombardi, 11:
J. Christensen, 8/17: J. Tissizis.
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Traps Golf Report - 13/8/07
A reminder
that with over $2,500 worth of prizes on offer for the three
days spread over all grades, the Paronella Park & John Cole Toyota Mens and
Ladies 2007 Innisfail Open on the 7th, 8th, 9th September
is an ideal opportunity for golfers from all over North Queensland
to come and experience our great course and enjoy friendly,
rewarding competition.
Entry
forms and information posters have been sent to all Clubs
and are also available for download from our website at CLICK
HERE, and from the FNQGA website at www.fnqgolf.com.au.
Also,
the Travelworld Innisfail Mixed Foursomes Championship is
on Saturday 25th August, please organise your partner and
nominate. The following day on Sunday 26th will be the rescheduled
Drummond Golf and McDonald’s
Family Restaurant Golf Day.
The
results for the Ladies 18H Stableford for the Betty Stubbin
Trophy on Thursday 9th August were: Winner: R. Cook 40, R/Up:
C. Wall 34.
The
results for the Mens 18H stroke for the G & C Plumbing
Monthly Medal on Saturday were: Winner: V. Smith 77/65, R/Up:
A. Gould 74/66, Third: S. Sykus 85/66, Fourth: J. Cavanah
75/66, Fifth: J. Logan 82/67, Sixth: J. Tissizis 79/68, Seventh:
J. Christensen 79/68, Eighth: L. Doyle 79/69, Ninth: K. Schimkat
82/69, Tenth: D. Swaine 87/69; NTP 2: R. Mills, 11: T. Haydock,
4: J. Cavanah; Second 9 Stableford: A. Gould 23pts. This
Saturday the ladies play a 18H 4BBB stableford for the Joe’s
Cartons Trophy and the men play for the Top 20 (Card 5).
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Traps Golf Report - 6/8/07
David
Swaine has generously offered his time to take on the job
of junior co-ordinator and with the assistance of Karsten
Schimkat, Steve Valente and John Christensen are in the process
of restarting the Junior Golf Programme at the club. They
are currently completing all the necessary paper work and
registrations which are now required for the running of a
junior sport programme. We will be advertising the sign up
day for the new programme as soon as all preparations are
complete.
This
Saturday 11th the ladies play an 18H vs Par for the Debra
Smith Trophy and the men play an 18H stroke for the G & C Plumbing
Monthly Medal. Also a reminder that the Travelworld Mixed
Foursomes Championship is on the 25th so players will need
to be organising their teams and nominating.
The
crossing between holes 4 and 5 has been widened and refurbished
to stop the erosion that has occurred since the sewer line
was put through there. Thanks to John Williams and Vaughan
Smith for organising this work and also thanks to the Johnstone
Shire Council for some of the base material used.
On
Thursday 2nd August the ladies played a 18H stroke for the
Australia Post Monthly Medal. The results were: Winner: R.
Wilson 85/69 on a c/b to S. Morrison 87/69, Third: R. Cook
94/72; NTP 2: A. Alman, 11: S. Morrison.
On
Saturday 4th August the ladies played a 18H stroke for the
Roscoe’s Piazza
Monthly Medal. The results were: Winner: R. Wilson 81/65,
R/Up: R. Cook 91/69, followed by N. Lee and D. Smith on 72
nett; NTP 2: R. Cook, 11: P. Burton.
The
results for the Mens 18H stableford for the Top 20 Card 4
on Saturday were: Winner: J. James 41 pts on a c/b from A.
Rose, Third: K. Schimkat 39, Fourth: J. Cavanah 38, Fifth:
J. Williams 38; NTP 2: D. Lee, 11: V. Smith, 8/17: A. Rose.
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Traps Golf Report - 1/8/07
The
club has a very busy calendar over the next couple of months.
The Travelworld Mixed Foursomes Championship is on Saturday
25th August, please organise your partner and nominate. The
following day on Sunday 26th will be the rescheduled Drummond
Golf and McDonald’s Family Restaurant Golf Day.
The
Paronella Park & John Cole Toyota Mens and Ladies 2007 Innisfail
Open is on the 7th, 8th, 9th September, just a five weeks
away. Entry forms and publicity will be available shortly
and will also be available for download from our website
at www.innisfailgolf.com
The
following Saturday the 15th September the ladies and men
will be playing a 18H single stableford for the Quicksilver
Connections Challenge with various trips to the Great Barrier
Reef up for grabs thanks to Quicksilver Cruises Port Douglas.
A
big thank you to Sandra and Eddie Posar who so generously
donated the carton of fresh prawns for our recent raffle.
Thanks also to Estelle Kopp for organising the raffle raising
much needed funding for the club.
In
addition, thank you to the Far North Queensland Golf Association
for their donation as part of the Cyclone Larry relief appeal
that they had implemented. The donations were presented to
several clubs from the area at the conclusion of the recent
Interclub Challenge in Port Douglas.
The
results for the Ladies 18H Stableford for a Club Trophy on
Thursday 26th July were: Winner: R. Wilson 38 on a c/b to
D. Kann; NTP 2/11: D. Kann.
On
Saturday 28th the ladies played a 18H stableford a Club Trophy.
The results were: Winner: R. Wilson 38, R/Up: S. Morrison
37 on a c/b to M. Wimberley; NTP 2:R. Cook, 11: M. Wimberley.
The
results for the Mens 18H stroke for the John Williams Motorcycles
Monthly Medal on Saturday were: Winner: J. Christensen 79/67
on a c/b to A. Ghietti 84/67, Third: M. Clifford 84/68, Fourth:
T. Kopp 77/68, Fifth: C. Alman 82/71, Sixth: D. Wall 81/71,
Seventh: H. Barclay 81/73,Eighth: I. Rule 88/73; NTP 2: J.
Christensen, 11:H. Barclay, 3/12: R. Mills; Second 9 Stableford:
J. Christensen 21pts.
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Traps Golf Report - 25/7/07
Due
to full golfing calendars around the region the Drummond
Golf / McDonalds Family Restaurant Golf Day set down for
this Sunday 29th has had to be postponed to Sunday 26th August.
Further details to be advised shortly.
A
couple of players have been having a really hot streak of
late. Cindy Wall has won four of the ladies Thursday competitions
in a row recently and has reduced her handicap by 4 strokes
in the past seven weeks. Similarly, Karsten Schimkat continues
his good form, reducing his handicap from 18 down to 14 over
the last eight weeks. He also won the Vandeleur & Todd
Mens Foursome Championships last week with partner Andrew
Rose. They won in a 4 hole playoff against the Gould brothers.
Another
highlight recently was the Hole in One by visiting junior
player, David Rabig from Darwin. David who is only 12, holed
out on the second and the cheering from his dad and others
could be heard from the furthest hole. On Thursday 5th July
the ladies played an 18H stroke for the Australia Post Monthly
Medal.
Members
are reminded that their annual membership fees were due on
the 30th June and to continue to maintain eligibility to
competitions and official handicaps a valid club membership
is essential. To all intending new members now is an ideal
time to join to receive a year’s benefit. What other
sport membership offers such great opportunities, enjoyment
and friendship combined with low impact exercise in peaceful
and picturesque surroundings.
Even
if you’re not interested in competition, membership
can save you money as it markedly reduces the cost of green
fees whenever you play. Call into the club for all enquiries
and to pick up a membership nomination form.
The
results were: Winner: C. Wall 71, R/Up: R. Bliss, P. Burton & R. Cook all on 72; NTP 2:
R. Dodds, 11: S. Morrison.
On
Saturday 7th July the ladies played an 18H stroke for the
Innisfail Brakes Monthly Medal. The results were: Winner:
R. Bliss 89/65, R/Up: E. Kopp 93/68; NTP 2: H. Williams,
11: R. Dodds.
The
results for the Mens 18H Queensland qualifying round of the
4BBB on Saturday 7th were: Winners: B. McElhenney & G. Stowe 59, R/Up: K.
Schimkat & G. Wimberley 60, Third: J. McKaskill & C.
Alman 60; NTP 2: D. Rabig, 11: G. Stowe, 8/17: J. McKaskill.
On
Thursday 12th July the ladies played an 18H stableford for
the Rhonda. Bliss Trophy. The results were: Winner: C. Wall
45pts, R/Up: E. Kopp 42, Third: D. Steve 39; NTP 2: M. Wimberley,
11: E. Kopp.
On
Saturday 14th July the ladies played an 18H stableford for
the Sue Morrison Trophy. The results were: Winner: R. Wilson
41 on a c/b to S. Morrison 41, Third: L. Toms 37; NTP 2:
M. Handy, 11: S. Morrison.
The
results for the Mens 18H stableford for the Imperial Tavern
Challenge on Saturday 14th were: Winner: K. Schimkat 39pts,
R/Up: B. Gould 37, Third: A. Rose 37, Fourth: J. Lombardi
37, Fifth: H. Barclay 36, Sixth: A. Gould 36, Seventh: J.
Cavanah 35, Eighth: V. Smith 34, Ninth: D. King 34; NTP 2:
P. Birchley, 11: A. Rose, 8/17: J. Lombardi.
On
Thursday 19th July the ladies played an 18H stableford for
the Robyn Cook Trophy. The results were: Winner: R. Wilson
38pts, R/Up: G. McGrath 37, Third: M Handy 35.
On
Saturday 19th July the ladies played for the Vandeleur & Todd Foursomes Championships.
The results were Winners: M. Wimberley & H. Williams,
R/Up: R. Wilson & D. Steve; NTP 2: H. Williams, 11: N.
Lee.
The
results for the Mens 18H Vandeleur & Todd Foursomes
Championships on Saturday 19th were: Winners: K. Schimkat & A.
Rose 79 after a 4 hole playoff from A. Gould & B. Gould
79; Nett Winners: J. McGrath & D. Wall 80/68.5, R/Up:
J. Lombardi & P. Birchley 80/69,Third: B. Gould & A.
Gould 79/69, Fourth: A. Rose & K. Schimkat 79/70, Fifth:
J. McKaskill & J. Christensen 85/70; NTP 2: A. Scott,
11: K. Schimkat, 8/17: C. Alman.
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Traps Golf Report - 25/6/07
Weather
for the final rounds of the 2007 Innisfail Club Championships
was surprisingly very pleasant with cool but mostly fine
conditions prevailing. However, the course remained fairly
heavy after the previous rain during the week. A big thank
you to the Captains and the match, greens and house committees
for all the effort they put into the preparation and running
of the competitions. It really is a credit to the greens
staff and volunteers that our course is in such great shape
after all the rain of late.
Congratulations
to the 2007 Ladies Champion, Pam Anderson, who progressively
built a slender lead over the four days . Debra Smith remained
in touch throughout and even took the honours in the third
round, leaving Pam with a 4 stroke lead at the beginning
of the final day. Pam was too strong in the final day taking
the championship by 6 strokes.
Rhonda
Bliss won the 72 hole nett competition as well as the B Grade
championship from Robyn Cook, and Desley Kann won the C Grade
from Hazel Holland.
In
contrast, the men’s Champion Andrew Rose, streaked the field from
the outset starting with a six stroke lead after the first
round and building on it with an emphatic win of 34 strokes
for the total 72 holes. In addition Andrew also won the overall
72 hole nett title.
The
Mens B and C Grade competitions remained extremely close
throughout with David Lee taking B grade by just 1 stroke
after trailing Allan Fahren-Horst-Jones by 4 strokes at the
beginning of the final day. The game was a good old arm wrestle
till Allan made a couple of uncharacteristic errors on the
last few holes.
John
McKaskill carded a great 87 to turn a 3 stroke deficit at
the beginning of the final day to a 4 stroke win over Andrew
Ghietti in C Grade. Andrew had lead by just 4 strokes from
the second round but John had always remained in touch.
On
Saturday 23rd June the ladies played an 18H stroke for the
third round of the championships and the Captain’s Trophy. The results were: Winner:
E. Kopp 92/65, R/Up: N. Lee 87/68; NTP 2: E. Kopp, 11: E.
Kopp.
The
results for the Mens 18H Stroke for the third round of the
championships and the Committee Member’s Trophy
on Saturday were: Winner: D. Wall 74/64, R/Up: D. King 77/65,
Third: D. Lee 80/66, Fourth: B. Gould 78/66, Fifth: J. Lombardi
77/67, Sixth: T. Sikivou 92/67, Seventh: L. Doyle 78/68,
Eighth: A. Fahren-Horst-Jones 82/68; NTP 2: J. James, 11:
J. Tissizis, 6/15: AFJ, 3/12: D. Wall, 8/17: L. Doyle.
On
Sunday 24th June the ladies played an 18H stroke for the
final round of the championships and the Patron’s Trophy.
The results were: Winner: M. Wimberley 84/71, R/Up: R. Bliss
96/72; NTP 2: D. Smith, 11: M. Wimberley.
The
results for the Mens 18H Stroke for the fourth round of the
championships on Sunday were: Patron’s Trophy Winner: A. Rose 70/66,
R/Up: B. Gould 79/67, Third: V. Smith 79/67, Fourth: J. McKaskill
87/68, Fifth: T. Kopp 78/69; NTP 2: D. King, 11: J. Cavanah,
3/12: T. Sikivou, 8/17: J. Lombardi. The 72 H Ladies Championship
results were: A Grade Champion: P. Anderson 340, R/Up: D.
Smith 346; B Grade Champion: R. Bliss 390, R/Up: R. Cook
400; C Grade Champion: D. Kann 455, R/Up: H. Holland 523;
72 Hole Nett: R. Bliss 294. The 72 H Mens Championship results
were: A Grade and Club Champion: A. Rose 287, R/Up: L. Doyle
321; B Grade Champion: D. Lee 337, R/Up: A. Fahren-Horst-Jones
338; C Grade Champion: J. McKaskill 358, R/Up: A. Ghietti
362; 72 Hole Nett Winner: A. Rose 267; Senior Champion: L
Doyle 321, R/Up: C. Alman 326; Senior Nett: D. King 279.
This
Saturday 30th the ladies are playing a 18H stableford for
the P. Anderson Trophy and the men are playing a 18H stableford
for the Innisfail Chemex Monthly Medal.
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Traps Golf Report - 18/6/07
With
mixed weather conditions on Saturday and Sunday, and a heavy
course, play for the 2007 Innisfail Club Championships has
been extremely testing, however, some good scores were carded
despite the conditions. Especially notable was the two day
form of Pam Anderson who shot 167 to take a healthy lead
of 8 strokes over both Debra Smith and Rose Wilson in the
ladies competition. Also, in the mens competition the defending
champion Andrew Rose carded 142 total for the two days to
be a healthy 16 strokes ahead of nearest rival Craig Alman.
The
ladies B Grade competition remains very close with Rhonda
Bliss having just a 1 shot lead over Robyn Cook. Desley Kann
has a commanding lead in the C Grade ladies. The mens B Grade
remains close with Allan Fahren-Horst Jones on 168, just
4 strokes ahead of David Lee, Glenn Louttit and Tom Wikander
all on 172. Similarly, Andrew Ghietti 177, holds just a 4
stroke lead to John McKaskill in the mens C Grade.
It
will be an interesting battle for the final 36 holes this
coming weekend, especially if the weather improves and gives
us a drier course.
The
ladies and men’s draw for this Saturday is shown below. All
players please be aware that due to the very short days the
tee off times for this weekend have been moved forward to
accommodate an early start. Other players not in the championships
are welcome to play in the daily competition before and after
these times.
The
draw for the third round of the Championships on Saturday
23rd June is: 11.28am - H. Holland, G. McGrath, D. Steve,
C. Wall; 11.35am - H. Williams, E. Kopp, P, Burton, D. Kann;
11.42am - D. Smith, R. Wilson, N. Lee, R. Bliss; 11.49am
- P. Anderson, M. Wimberley, S. Morrison, R. Cook; 11.56am
- A. Ghietti, J. McKaskill, M. Jarrott, T. Sikivou; 12.03pm
- AFJ, D. Lee, G. Louttit, T. Wikander; 12.10pm - A. Rose,
L. Doyle, C. Alman, D. King; 12.17pm - P. Birchley, J. Tissizis,
J. Cavanah, T. Kopp; 12.24pm - G. Anderson, J. James, A.
Rogers, G. Wimberley; 12.31pm - V. Smith, B. Gould, D. Wall,
A. Kopp.
On
Saturday 16th June the ladies played an 18H stroke for the
first round of the championships and the Presidents Trophy.
The results were: Winner: R. Wilson 88/72, R/Up: P. Anderson
85/75; NTP 2: N. Lee, 11: D. Kann.
The
results for the Mens 18H Stroke for the first round of the
championships on Saturday were: President Trophy Winner:
D. King 79/67, R/Up: A. Rose 72/67, Third: K. Shimkat 83/68,
Fourth: L. Doyle 78/68, Fifth: G. Louttit 83/68, Sixth: T.
Wikander 86/69, Seventh: A. Gould 77/69, Eighth: AFJ 84/70,
Ninth: M. Jarrott 94/70, Tenth: P. Birchley 82/70; NTP 2:
C. Alman, 11: D. Lee, 8/17: D. Wall.
The
results for the Ladies 18H Stroke for the second round of
the championships on Sunday for the Vice President’s Trophy were Winner:
E. Kopp 97/70, R/Up: R. Wilson 87/71; NTP 2: R. Wilson, 11:
R. wilson.
The
results for the Mens 18H Stroke for the second round of the
championships on Sunday were: Vice Presidents Trophy Winner:
C. Alman 75/64, R/Up: A. Rose 70/66, Third: A. Ghietti 85/66,
Fourth: T. Sikivou 93/68, Fifth: J. Tissizis 79/69, Sixth:
D. Lee 83/69, Seventh: A. Rogers 87/69, Eighth: T. Wikander
86/69; NTP 2: D. King, 11: C. Alman, 4: A. Stowe.
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Traps Golf Report - 12/6/07
Last
Saturday 9th June the ladies and men played their 18H Innisfail
Tyre & Brake Aggregate
Championships in glorious weather. Scores were extremely
close, especially in the mens where the title was won by
just 1 stroke by Troy Kopp and Andrew Rose from Brett Gould
and Alan Gould.
Some
excellent scores were carded during the day indicating that
many players are peaking just in time for the start of the
individual 2007 Championships beginning this weekend. Especially
notable were the scores of new members Karsten Schimkat 81/64
and Tacone Sikivou 93/68.
Players
are reminded that we are coming up to the shortest days of
the year and there is a need to try to hit off as earliest
as possible. The time sheets for both this Saturday and Sunday
Championship rounds are available at the Club House. The
final two rounds on the following weekend will be by seeded
draw which will be played in the early afternoons.
The
results for the ladies Thursday competition on 7th June for
the 4KZ Monthly Medal were: Winner: M. Wimberley 83/70, R/Up:
P. Anderson, Third: C. Wall, Fourth: R. Bliss; NTP 2: P.
Anderson, 11: M. Handy.
On
Saturday 9th June the ladies played the 18H Innisfail Tyre
and Brake Aggregate Championships. The results were: Winners:
D. Smith & R. Wilson, R/Up: M.
Wimberley & G. McGrath; Nett Aggregate: E. Kopp & S.
Morrison, R/Up: N. Lee & R. Cook; NTP 2: E. Kopp, 11:
R. Cook.
The
results for the Mens 18H Innisfail Tyre and Brake Aggregate
Championships on Saturday were: Winners: T. Kopp & A. Rose 159, R/Up: B. Gould & A. Gould
160; Nett Aggregate: K. Schimkat & T. Sikivou 132, R/Up:
V. Smith & D. Lee 135; Single Stroke Winner: K. Schimkat
81/64 on a c/b to D. Lee 80/64, Third: T. Sikivou 93/68,
Fourth: D. Wall 79/69, Fifth: A. Gould 77/69; NTP 2: D. Swaine,
11: J. Logan, 3/12: J. Cockle.
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Traps Golf Report - 30/5/07
This Saturday the men play a
18H stableford for the Harvey Norman Classic. Harvey Norman
Innisfail are fantastic supporters of not only Innisfail
Golf Club but many other community organisations. Thanks
to their generous sponsorship the players will be vying for
many great prizes. Please nominate on the time sheet at the
clubhouse.
With
the shorter days this time of the year it is important that
as many players (men and ladies) endeavour to tee off as
early as possible. To this end it is also helpful if players
can make prior nominations before the competition day. When
too many players just turn up on the day it makes it more
difficult to get the full field out on time.
The
ladies and men are reminded that the 18H Aggregate Championships
are on the following Saturday 9th June and a time sheet will
be available at the clubhouse. Please find a partner and
enter now.
The
Aggregate Championships mark the beginning of three weeks
of the annual Club Championships. Social players please be
aware that during the championships the course will be in
use for both Saturday and Sunday from 16th to the 24th June
inclusive.
The
results for the Mens 18H Stableford for the Imperial Tavern
Top 20 on Saturday were: Winner: V. Smith 43, R/Up: A. Rogers
42, Third: T. Kopp, Fourth: T. Sikivou 39, Fifth: j. Lombardi
39, Sixth: G. Louttit 39, Seventh: P. Birchley 39, Eighth:
A. Gould 38, Ninth: J. Hills 38; NTP 2: J. Cavanah, 11: J.
James, 8/17: V. Smith.
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Traps Golf Report - 21/5/07
This
Saturday the men play a 18H stableford for the top 20 Card
3. Due to the plethora of stroke events over the next month
due to the Club Championships, this is the last qualifying
stableford event for the much sought after selection in the
Innisfail team for the FNQGA Inter Club Challenge at The
Sea Temple Golf and Country Club at Port Douglas in July.
As previously, the team will be made up of Club Captain/President
and one player from A, B and C Grade.
The
working bee on Sunday morning achieved much around the course
and club house with ladies painting benches, new turf being
laid and continued maintenace of banks and gardens. It was
especially pleasing to see two of our newest members attend
and get stuck into it.
It’s
just a shame that so many others don’t turn up to help.
The maintenance of the club and course is for the enjoyment
of all, and leaving all the work to the same hard working
small group will only burn them out, which could lead to
dire consequences for the club in the long term.
A
huge thank you to Subloo’s Pty Ltd for donating the use of their
various machinery during all of our working bees. Their generosity,
and the time put in by Troy Kopp, has enabled us to achieve
so much more on these days.
The
results for the ladies Thursday competition on 17th May were:
Winner: R. Cook 89/65, R/Up: C. Wall 98/67, Third: R. Wilson,
Fourh: M. Handy, Fifth: B. Jones; NTP 2: E. Lauder, 11: N.
Zangrande.
On
Saturday 19th May the ladies played an 18H vs Par for a Club
Trophy. The results were: Winner: D. Smith +4, R/Up: R. Cook
+1, Third: P. Burton -1 on a c/b to six other players; NTP
2: H. Williams, 11: D. Smith, Eagles Nest: H. Williams.
The
results for the Mens 18H vs Par for the Northern Stocks Supplies
Trophy on Saturday were: Winner: A. Gould +4, R/Up: A. Scott
+4, Third: B. Gould +3, Fourth: J. Logan +3, Fifth: K. Wilcox
+2, Sixth: V. Smith +2, Seventh: J. Lombardi +2, Eighth:
+2; NTP 2: J. Lombardi, 11: A. Farenhorst-Jones, 8/17: A.
Gould.
Around the
Traps Golf Report - 16/5/07
Congratulations
to new member, Karsten Shimkat, in winning last Saturday’s Imperial
Tavern Challenge with 42 stableford points. Karsten has only
just started playing competitions. This again is testament
to the equality of the handicap system giving all players
the chance of success and providing incentive to further
their skills. It also demonstrates the way our friendly club
welcomes and encourages new players and members.
Our
club is in need of a new Junior Co-ordinator to coach and
organise our junior players. It is only through the nurturing
of the young players that golf can proceed into the future
and it is a fulfilling and enjoyable way to be part of the
life education for these keen youngsters. Thank you to Mick
Harker for his efforts with the juniors in the past.
A
reminder of the working bee this Sunday morning to continue
with the replanting and turfing around the course. This work
is not hard and doesn’t require any skill, but numbers definitely
make it a lot easier. By being a part of the work a great
sense of ownership can be had for years to come eg.“I
planted that tree” or “I turfed that tee”.
Start
at 8am till lunch, which will be provided. Please advise
of your attendance for catering purposes.
The
results for the Ladies 18H stableford for the N. Lee Trophy
on Thursday 10th were: Winner: M. Handy, R/Up: N. Zangrande,
Third: E. Kopp; NTP 2: E. Kopp, 11:M. Handy.
On
Saturday 12th May the ladies played an 18H stableford for
the N. Zangrande Trophy. The results were: Winner: M. Handy
36, R/Up: N. Lee 35, Third: R. Bliss; NTP 2: D. Smith.
On
Saturday 12th the men competed for the 18H stableford for
the Imperial Tavern Challenge. The results were: Winner:
K. Shimkat 42, R/Up: B. Scott 38, Third: B. Gould 38, Fourth:
A. Gould 37, Fifth: M. Sheehan 37, Sixth: D. King 36, Seventh:
R. Mills 35, Eighth: J. Hills 35, Ninth: D. Lee 35, Tenth:
J. Tissizis 35, Eleventh: J. Haines 35; NTP 2: V. Smith,
11: B. Scott, 8/17: D. Lee, Eagles Nest 4: B. Scott.
Around the
Traps Golf Report - 9/5/07
The fine weather last
week saw large fields of ladies and men competing in the
competitions. Many players are showing good form and with
the Club Championships just 5 weeks away many seem to be
making the extra effort to maintain and improve their games.
In
addition the fine weather has finally enabled the cyclone
cleanup to continue allowing access for the machinery on
the course to facilitate the removal of the many dead and
dangerously damaged trees. Only trees that have been ear
marked by our consultants as dead or that will pose a liability
threat in the future due to their ill health will be removed.
It is in our own interests to retain as many of the healthy
standing trees as possible to maintain the playing and visual
amenity of our wonderful course.
Replanting
to replace the many lost trees has begun and is expected
to continue for some time. To this end the club is looking
for the services of a tractor or dingo mounted post hole
digger for upcoming working bees. If you have any ideas please
contact the club.
The
results for the Ladies 18H stroke for the Radio 4KZ Monthly
Medal on Thursday 3rd were: Winner: A. Alman, R/Up: M. Handy,
Third: M. Wimberley, Fourth: R. Wilson, Fifth: E. Lauder;
NTP 2: D. Steve, 11:M. Wimberley.
On
Saturday 5th May the ladies played an 18H stroke for the
Australia Post Monthly Medal. The results were: Winner: M.
Handy 92/65, R/Up: S. Morrison 85/67, Third: P. Anderson
78/68, Fourth: E. Kopp 96/69, Fifth: B. Jones 99/70; NTP
2: N. Lee, 11: H. Williams.
On
Saturday 5th a field of 35 men competed for the 18H stroke
C. Alman Monthly Medal. The results were: Winner: J. Cavanah
75/66, R/Up: P. Birchley 79/67, Third: T. Kopp 76/68, Fourth:
J. Logan 82/68, Fifth: D. King 80/69, Sixth: B. Waugh 90/69,
Seventh: C. Alman 80/70, Eighth: J. James 88/70, Ninth: G.
Anderson 85/70, Tenth: J. Tissizis 80/70; NTP 2: J. Logan,
11: G. Stowe, 3/12: J. Hills.
Around the
Traps Golf Report - 2/5/07
The IBS
Engineering Supplies Open Day last Sunday was a huge success
with some 90 players enjoying beautiful weather, our great
course and the friendly competition. Going by the 19th hole
banter in the afternoon everybody had a fantastic time with
much comment about the Left Handed Drive required on the
seventh.
Some
other highlights were the bright costumes worn by the Harvey
Norman team, the two eagles that were scored on the 6th and
8th holes and the incredible skill of Angelo in winning the
Putting Competition.
Golf
World Cairns came on board at the last minute with additional
sponsorship and also supplied four new model drivers for
players to try out. The club now hopes that this will become
an annual event which will become bigger and better.
Hopefully
some of the new players who attended on the day will be encouraged
to come out and play more often and enjoy the facilities
of the club.
A
huge thank you to all the members who put in so much both
in the preparation before hand and the running on the day.
As with all things in our club, it is only through the unselfish
voluntary effort of the members that events such as this
can happen.
On
Saturday 28th April the men played an 18H Bisque Bogey for
the Innisfail Fish Depot Trophy. The results were: Winner:
G. Wimberley +4 on a c/b from J. Lombardi, T. Logue, G. Stowe,
T. Wikander; then followed by +3 for the following: D. Lee,
A. Rogers, B. Gould, T. Kopp, A. Scott; NTP 2: D. King, 11:
A. Scott, 4: A. Rose.
The
results for the IBS Engineering Supplies Day on Sunday were:
Winners: Babinda First National, R/Up: Giuseppe’s
Trio, Third: All-U-Need Is Love, Fourth: Oliveri’s
Deli no. 2, Fifth: Harvey Norman, Sixth: The Has Beens, Seventh:
Bundy Sugar, Eighth: Bowen Therapies, Ninth: Endeavour Surveys;
NTP 2-Handicap: Ravenshoe Rovers #1, NTP 2-Non Handicap:
Subloos, NTP 2-Ladies: Innisfail First National, NTP 5-Handicap:
Smiths Crisps, NTP 5-Ladies: Has Beens, NTP 8-Handicap: Subloos,
NTP 8-Non Handicap: Halpin Partners #1, NTP 8-Ladies: Oliver's
Deli #1; Accurate Drive #1 Hole - Handicap: Joe’s Louts,
Non Handicap: Hackers, Ladies: Old Fogies; Longest Drive
Left Handed on #7 Hole - Handicap: Guiseppie’s Trio,
Non Handicap: Innisfail Brakes, Ladies: Has Beens; Longest
Drive #9 Hole - Handicap: Ravenshoe Rovers #1, Non Handicap:
Cookie Monsters, Ladies: Old Fogies; Harvey Norman Ball Draw:
Subloos; Best dressed Team: Harvey Norman; Bradman’s
Trophy: Halpin Partners #2.
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Traps Golf Report - 3/4/07
A reminder
that you can receive this regular newsletter via email or
read it online at the club’s website. To subscribe to the email service go
to the website at www.innisfailgolf.com, then go to Members
Services and then subscribe to newsletter.
The
website continues to showcase our club with regular enquiries
from travelling golfers being received. We have had visitors
from all over the world and it seems that golf related travel
is on the increase. Being conveniently located right on the
Highway makes us easy to find and attracts passing players.
The
fine weather last weekend saw the largest field for the year
compete in the competitions. Hopefully the good weather will
continue to allow this trend to continue. The bonus from
all the wet weather is the amount of re-growth that has occurred
and the lush greening of the course.
The
results for the Ladies 18H 4BBB for the M. Wimberley and
E. Kopp Trophy on Thursday 29th were: Winners: R. Bliss & C. Wall, R/Up: R. Wilson & H.
Williams; NTP 2: R. Wilson, 11:R. Wilson.
On
Saturday 31st March the ladies played an 18H stableford for
a Club Trophy. The results were: Winner: M. Wimberley 41,
R/Up: R. Bliss 37 on a c/b from R. Wilson; NTP 2: D. Smith,
11: E. Kopp, 7/16: M. Wimberley.
The
results for the Mens 18H vs Par for the Watershed Trophy
on Saturday were: Winner: T. Kopp +4, R/Up: B. Gould +3,
Third: J. Cavanah +2, Fourth: T. Wikander +2, Fifth: A. Rose
+1; NTP 2: S. Sykus, 11:R. Mills, 3/12: B. Gould.
Around the
Traps Golf Report - 27/3/07
The
working bee on Sunday morning saw about 16 dedicated women
and men put in a huge effort out on the course planting new
trees and shrubs, clearing weeds, spreading mulch, brush
cutting, cutting and laying turf to banks etc. All members
and visitors will notice the difference around the course
especially the drain area between number 2 and 4 greens which
is taking on the appearance to rival professionally maintained
resort courses.
We
have also begun planting young trees to begin the process
of replacing the thousands lost to Larry. Obviously, this
process of regeneration of our course will take some time
and more working bees. The benefit to all players will be
the restoration, and in fact, enhancement of one of the most
beautiful little golf courses in the north.
There
was some mirth during the morning with the sight of Crocodile
Dundee (John Williams) leaping into the muddy waters in chase
of tadpoles and probably to cool off, the boasting of both
Jeff and Glynis McGrath showing off their blistered hands
at lunch and yours truly disappearing into huge, above head
height guinea grass with brush cutter in hand. Although,
as one wag put it the grass doesn’t
have to be all that tall to be above my head.
A
big thank you to those who helped and especially to the Kopp
family who organised the day. The only shame is that out
of a membership of some 130 we only had 16 or so turn up
to lend a hand. The same small group of members that seem
to do all the work around the club in fact.
A
half a day every now and then spent on maintaining our beautiful
resource is not a real lot to ask. The variety of work to
be done ensures that all can help as witnessed by the ladies
involved in planting and weeding and Rose Wilson who prepared
the lunch at the Clubhouse for the hungry workers at the
end.
On
Saturday 24th March the ladies played an 18H stableford for
the U. Jarrott Trophy. The results were: Winner: R. Bliss
36, R/Up: M. Wimberley 32 on a c/b from R. Wilson; NTP 2:
R. Wilson, 11: R. Bliss.
The
results for the Mens 18H Stableford for the Imperial Tavern
Challenge on Saturday were: Winner: A. Rose 39, R/Up: T.
Wikander 39, Third: B. Gould 38, Fourth: I. McDonald 36,
Fifth: T. Kopp 36, Sixth: A. Gould 36; NTP 2: T. Kopp, 11:T.
Wikander, 8/17: A. Rose.
Around the
Traps Golf Report - 21/3/07
One year after Larry
and it is easy to forget the huge effort put in by members
over the past 12 months in rebuilding our course. We are
constantly reminded of the devastation by the still standing
damaged trees and the Clubhouse and equipment shed which
await repairs and replacement.
Hopefully
the repairs to the buildings will begin sometime soon. We
have been advised that during this time the buildings will
become a construction zone so we will be unable to access
them. Alternative arrangements will be made during this period.
A
reminder that this Sunday 25th there is a working bee to
clean up the area behind Number 2 and 4 greens. Work will
start around 7am and as many members as possible would be
appreciated. Bring whipper snippers, rake etc if possible.
On
Saturday 10th March the men played an 18H stableford for
the Innisfail Advocate Trophy. The results were: Winner:
J. Tissizis 44pts, R/Up: J. Christensen 38, A. Gould 38,
A. Rose 38; NTP 2: R. Mills, 11: J. James, 4/13: H. Barclay.
The
results for the Mens 18H Stroke for the Northern Smallgoods
Trophy on Saturday 17th were: Winner: A. Ghietti 85/66, R/Up:
D. Swaine 84/66, Third: A. Gould 75/66, Fourth: C. Alman
78/67, Fifth: A. Rogers 86/67, Sixth: J. Cavanah 78/68, Seventh:
B. Gould 82/68, Eighth: D. King 80/69; NTP 2: A. Gould, 11:A.
Ghietti, 8/17: C. Alman.
This
week the ladies play a 18H stroke for the U. Jarrott Trophy
and the men play a 18H stableford for the Imperial Tavern
Challenge 1.
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Traps Golf Report - 5/3/07
A
big weekend of golf is scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday
10th and 11th. On Saturday the ladies play a 18H stroke for
the Madge Handy Trophy and the men play a 18H stableford
for the Innisfail Advocate Trophy. Then on Sunday the ladies
and men play a 18H Medley Canadian for the V. & D. Smith
Trophy. Time sheets are in the clubhouse, please nominate.
Incredibly
the weather cleared for the competitions last Saturday and
a large field of men and women competed for their respective
Monthly Medals. Strangely, with the first rain free day for
many weeks the scores were not particularly good. However,
it was pleasant to finish the day with dry shoes and clothes
for a change.
There
is a working bee scheduled for Sunday the 25th March to do
some necessary course maintenance. It is important that as
many members as possible help out. The work to be done is
not too arduous and involves the clearing and weeding of
the banks of the drains in preparation for replanting. Whipper
snippers, rakes, gloves etc would be appreciated.
The
2007 Programmes are now available at the clubhouse. As you
will see we continue to receive great support from the many
local businesses who sponsor the various events throughout
the year. Members are requested to attempt to reciprocate
by supporting our sponsors where possible.
On
Saturday 3rd March the ladies played an 18H stroke for the
Innisfail Brakes Monthly Medal. The results were: Winner:
G. McGrath 74 nett, R/Up: N. Zangrande 75, Third: M. Wimberley
76, Fourth: R. Bliss 77; NTP 2: G. McGrath, 11: G. McGrath.
The
results for the Mens 18H Stroke for the J. McGrath Monthly
Medal on Saturday were: Winner: A. Gould 79/70, R/Up: J.
McKaskill 89/71, Third: J. Christensen 83/71, Fourth: C.
Alman 82/71; Second Nine Stableford: D. Lee 21pts; NTP 2:
J. Christensen, 11:G. Stowe, 3/12: J. Christensen.
Around the
Traps Golf Report - 12/2/07
Following all the rain
in the last few weeks, it was only through a huge effort
by Ian McDonald, Peter Birchley and Mary and Graham Wimberley
early Saturday morning that saw a majority of the course
mowed and ready for competition in the afternoon. Thank you
guys and gal, it was much appreciated.
The
fine weather attracted a good field on Saturday with over
30 ladies and men competing. The soft ground, high humidity
and high temperatures made it a little bit of an effort getting
round the 18 holes but some great scores were carded despite
the conditions.
It's
pleasing to see the membership steadily growing with more
and more people realising the joy of the sport, the beauty
of our great course, the health benefits of the low impact
activity and the fantastic social atmosphere that the club
has developed. Welcome to our latest members David Swaine,
Robert Mills, Graham Locke and Ian Lewis.
A
reminder to the men that this weekends Card 1 of the Top
20 Trophy will also be the first qualifying round for the
selection of our team for the FNQGA Inter club Challenge
at the Sea Temple Links at Port Douglas in July.
The
winners of the Wargent board drawn on Saturday were C. Alman,
D. Wall, I. McDonald and P. Barcley.
The
results for the mens 18H Stroke for the Tony Logue Monthly
Medal on Saturday 10th were: Winner: V. Smith 78/65, R/Up:
D. Wall 74/65, Third: B. Collocott 83/67, Fourth: A. Ghietti
87/68, Fifth: D. Lee 86/69, Sixth: M. Smith 88/70, Seventh:
C. Kann 90/70; NTP 2: A. Rogers, 11: B. Collocott, 8/17:
T. Kopp.
This
Saturday the ladies play a 18H single stroke for a club trophy,
and the men play a 18H stableford for Card 1 of the Top 20
Trophy.
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Traps Golf Report - 6/2/07
Unbelievably,
after days of continual rain and throughout Friday night,
Saturday morning dawned fine and remained rain free allowing
over 30 die hard players to compete in the 4BBB Medley Stableford
for the 2006 Golf World Innisfail Opening competition. The
course was obviously fairly soft under feet and the conditions
fairly hot and humid but all had a great time and the competition
remained keen.
Its
always a good idea to carry a few extra balls on days like
that as quite a few reported lost balls as they seemingly
disappear from view below the surface. This can happen on
the fairways, around greens, in the rough ... anywhere a
high lofted ball lands in the soft stuff.
Sunday
was a different story, with just 12 tragics (all men) setting
off between the showers to play the 18H Single Stroke event
for the Golf World Opening. Unfortunately, competition play
had to be abandoned after only two holes when the rain really
came in and made it impossible to putt through the flowing
water.
However,
seven of these players decided that they were already soaked
and continued to “play” a
further 5 holes in a social skins format, in the tropical
downpour. This group, that contained quite a few of the executive
committee of the club illustrating their commitment (or should
be committed), were rewarded with a game that will probably
go down in folklore with the “lake” full, drains
raging (threatening to wash the more vertically challenged
into the croc infested creeks), 3 and 4 putts a common occurrence
through the water and drives that literally went “out
of sight”. Mad dogs and Englishmen had nothing on this
lot.
A
reminder that all mens stableford competitions in the beginning
of the year are used as selection events for the Innisfail
team to compete in the annual FNQGA Inter club Challenge
to be played at the Sea Temple Links Port Douglas in July.
The top A, B and C grade average over a minimum of 3 stableford
competitions get to represent our club in this very desirable
competition against teams from all over Far North Queensland.
The
results for the 2007 Golf World 18H 4BBB Medley Stableford
played on Saturday were: Winners: N. Lee & D. Lee 46pts, R/Up: T. Wikander & D. Swaine
44pts, Third: R. Mills & J. McKaskill 43pts, Fourth:
H. Williams & C. Alman 41pts, Fifth: G. Stowe & B.
Gould 41pts, Sixth: D. Swaine & D. King 41pts, Seventh:
D. Smith & V. Smith 40pts, Eighth: M. Wimnberley & G.
Wimberley 40pts, Ninth: D. Kann & J. Lombardi 39pts;
NTP Ladies 2, 11 & 8: M. Wimberley; NTP Men 2: J. James,
11: G. Stowe, 8/17: D. Lee.
Weather
permitting, this Saturday the Men play an 18H Stroke for
the Tony Logue Monthly Medal and the ladies are playing a
18H Stableford for Top 20 Dynamic Timbers Trophy.
Around the
Traps Golf Report - 23/01/07
To kick
off the official competitions for the year, the Golf World
2007 Innisfail Golf Club Opening will be on Saturday
3rd and Sunday 4th February. Through the continued sponsorship
of Golf World Cairns some great prizes will be on offer over
the two days. Golf World has been a long standing sponsor
of this event for which the Club is greatly appreciative.
There will
be a Medley 4BBB Stableford on Saturday with a shotgun start
at 12.30pm and a Mens and Ladies 18 Hole Individual Stroke
on Sunday. There will be a sausage sizzle in the afternoon
during presentations.
Time sheets
are available at the Clubhouse. Entry is available to all AGU
Handicap holders and visiting members of all Clubs are cordially
invited to enter. To enter please email: info@innisfailgolf.com
or call the Club on 40612223 and leave a message, or
Fax to the same number.
This year
looks to be a great one for the Club after the chaos of last
year, with many new members boosting the membership. There
is still many repairs to be done especially to the clubhouse
and machinery shed, with a recently received engineers report
highlighting the damage. These repairs will continue throughout
the year.
The course
is looking a treat with the recent rains and thanks to a grant
from the Tropical Cyclone Larry Relief Appeal the club is purchasing
a new greens mower and roughs mower. The
huge effort required in cleaning up the course after Larry took
a severe toll on the existing machinery making replacement necessary.
A huge thanks
to Estelle and Alan Kopp, with the help of others, for taking
on the replanting and landscaping of the area adjacent to the
2nd and 4th greens. Their
efforts are certainly making these areas a delight.
The running
and maintenance of the course for the enjoyment of all is a
very costly and time consuming job. The green fees charged
are extremely reasonable and it is incumbent on all players to
make sure that the fees are paid before hitting off. In an effort
to ensure that everybody is paying their way it is requested
that all members politely check social players for their receipts
on the course.
Members are reminded that practising on the course proper is
not permitted and should be confined to the practise green and
fairway provided.
The Year’s
Official Programme will be finalised soon and copies should
be available shortly.
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