Around the 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.

Around the 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.

Around the 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).

Around the 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.

Around the 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.

Around the 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.

Around the 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.

Around the 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.

Around the 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.

Around the 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.

Around the 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.

Around the 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.

Around the 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.

Around the 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.