Veteran’s Update – 9th July 2026

Name: Cooroy Golf Club | Sunshine Coast
Rating: 4.8

We created a new Vet’s Wednesday record with 106 playing in our combined 4BBB and Single Stableford competitions.
“Well done everyone for turning up!”

With only 5 months to go before we hold our AGM (Wed. 4^th November), I wish to give plenty of notice by announcing early that both Jim Henderson & myself will not be standing for any of the committee positions. We have both served in various Committee roles for 15 years and feel that we deserve a rest.

The PACE of PLAY stats will be displayed on the whiteboard next week so the players causing the problem can see how this affects the whole field. The players causing the problem will be advised. The 1^st group to finish playing 18 holes took 3.53 hours. A hold up by groups mid-field caused later groups to take 5:15 to finish their rounds. Slow groups need to work out ways of improving their times. We do not wish to impose penalties at the moment.

WEDNESDAY’S COMING UP

Next Wednesday is the first of two rounds of “THE OLD COURSE CHALLENGE”.
It is also a time to remember two of our foundation members, the late Lionel Willett & Ed Otto who established the Cooroy Vets in 1985. The game is played over 2 rounds in conjunction with an 18-hole Single Stableford Event. Round 2 will be played the following week (weather permitting).

The MSL system will also calculate your score for the “OLD 9 HOLE COURSE”. There are separate prizes for each round and a perpetual framed trophy for the aggregate winner.

HOST DAY’S COMING UP

On Monday the 7^th of August we travel to Caloundra. More details will be available once we receive their nomination sheet.

A timely reminder that any late cancellations must advise Host Day Captain Tina Thomas on 0419 901 163.

SCDVGA COMING UP

The next District event on the Calendar is on Thursday the 16^th of July and is the “Team Challenge” that will be played at Tin Can Bay this year. Nomination are closed.

Carts are to be booked through the Tin Can Bay Pro Shop on 0409 727 577.

The nomination fee is $40 and can be paid by cash to the Cooroy Vets starter on a Wednesday or by Direct Debit to Cooroy Veterans Golf Club, BSB 633 000 a/c 210 827 838.
Please include your name and Team Challenge as a reference.

2019 Flashback

Digging through the archives, here’s our 2019 Vet’s Committee.
Back: Andrew Dick, Grant Smallacombe, Dave Lyons, Jim Henderson, Graham Laing, Rod Booth.

Front: Mike Smith, Ken McKay, Greg Michael.

Grant Smallacombe

Cooroy Veterans Golf Club Captain

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Cooroy Golf Club has always been about people as much as golf. The reviews below come from members, social players, and visitors who’ve enjoyed the course, the setting, and the sense of community that defines the club.

Whether it’s a casual round, a competition, or a post-game drink on the deck, their words reflect what makes Cooroy special.

4.5 out of 5 Stars

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A great little course in the Noosa Hinterland. Friendly staff, challenging design with improved greens and fairways. Excellent value course.
Ramon Cao
As n ew Members we are very happy to be accepted and welcomed by the Manager himself; thanks Wayne
MARIO CALDERARI
“Big thanks to the Cooroy Golf Club crew for the great work you’re doing. I only hear good things from people who visit and play, and the club always feels welcoming and well run. Huge shoutout to Marty Hunt MP, Mark Kelly, Ron Ballantyne, Cameron Douglas, Peter Jeucken, Joe Daniels, Kate Sawrey, Doug Pearce, Mark Woolway, Wayne Patston, Cyril Trist, Anthony Jones, Derek Clayton, Paul Korczynski, Deb Macaulay, Elaine Henman, Jenny Tucker, Eve Hunt, Jainie Wynwood, Warren Smith, Bruce Otto, Grant Smallacombe, Jim Henderson, Rod Booth, and John Cranley. Keep doing what you’re doing, the community notices and appreciates it.”
Colin Davie
Best value for money golf course on the Sunshine Coast. A really fun course layout, forces you to use multiple clubs off tees And have good course management. The grains are in great condition and are really receptive
Liam Henderson
Fantastic golf course! Really well setup with signage, sand buckets, and ball cleaners on most tees. This course is designed for playing 1-18 consecutively rather than stopping midway. A ‘grip it and rip it’ mindset will lead to disappointment as there are many hidden hazards (yes I speak from experience!). Some of the fairways are deceptively narrow or have huge swathes of flanking rough hard to see from a distance. Lots of variety! Long par 5s to short par 3s and everything in between. Take care when walking between tees as its easy for first timers to get disoriented. At just $40 I felt it was great value and would definitely go back.
Daniel Bowater
Great course. Well maintained with very friendly staff!
carl gall
Nice course, plenty of water holes
Geoff Cohen
Amazing staff ,thanks for your hospitality,
The atmosphere was so relaxed and nothing was a problem. A true hidden gem just off the Bruce hwy
Luke Downey
Lovely course some tight fairways an honest challenge.
John Matton
Staff were super helpful in getting us setup with carts and directions.
Rob Kruger
This is a friendly country course in great condition. Greens are in good nick. Well worth a visit if you ate on the area.
Karen Lilliebridge
Beautiful fairways and greens, quite a walk but worth every step. We played in the afternoon and was very pleased with the price and quality of the course.
Hendrik van Aswegen
Lovely course. Challenging enough to make it fun, but not too difficult for high handicappers
Jonty
Great place to play golf. Course is a good challenge for all HC’s. Very picturesque,but if you walk it the last couple of holes uphill might get you. Very limited parking. Worth a look.
Daren Muddle
I’ve played at this golf course several times. The par 4 course is a bit short but well-maintained, and the lady at the pro shop were very friendly.
Chan
Excellent country course
shawn perren