VETS – Week ending 22nd August 2015

CAPTAIN’s CORNER

by Grant Smallacombe

Cooroy Golf Club are looking for a volunteer to man the drinks cart for their Saturday Competition Day.  This position may suit someone who wishes to stay involved but can’t play.   Please have a chat with myself or Club Manager Wayne Patston if you are at all interested.

A busy week this week, with a visit to our neighbors Gympie on Tuesday and then our Stroke round on Wednesday.  Our players enjoyed the Gympie hospitality but struggled to dominate when it came to scoring.   Our best players were Peter Piggott, Rex Williams, and Mike Miklenda who all finished with 35 points.  Mike Miklenda was the only player to feature in the major prizes when he took out 3rd place in C-Grade.

On Wednesday some members asked me why we were playing a stroke event.  We play a total of 14 Stroke events (12 are Monthly Medal) for the year, 19 Stableford events, 4 Four Man Ambrose, 4 Two Man Ambrose, 3 4BBB Stableford, 1 V-Par, 1 Irish 4 Ball Stableford, 1 American Foursome, and 1 Canadian 2 Stroke.  We also play a total of 17 Host Day Stableford events, plus 3 invitation Stableford events.   We try and ensure there is a good mix of games.   Some may not suit everyone but we try and keep the majority of our members happy.

A couple of our players had no problem at all with the Stroke Event.  Bruce Wilshire is back in fine form and carded a 64 nett to take out the A-Grade.   Alex Kologaras has been playing well lately and continued this form when he won in B-Grade with 64 nett.   Col Easton was the best in C-Grade with a 67 nett.

If you struggled in today’s Stroke round spare a thought for Dennis Beckhaus who obviously played a very good shot (within 300mm) on the 13th to win the NTP.   His score was going along OK until the 18th where he finished with a 26, yes you are reading this correct, it was a 26.   I am not sure where all of these shots went to but am told that the 18th green won’t require top dressing this year.

Beware John Cairns is back in town, I spoke to John at the Club on Tuesday and we are hoping to see him back out on the course soon.

One last thought, we all like positive feedback, but sometimes negative feedback can result in positive outcomes.

NEW GOLF SHIRTS

The new golf shirts are expected to be ready within 2 weeks.  We need to pay the supplier when we take delivery.

If you haven’t paid yet please see Rod or Grant next week.  If you have paid you will receive an email receipt.

Hopefully we will have the Cooroy Vets contingent playing in the District Vets Carnival on 31st August 2015 decked out in our new shirts and highly visible, both on the course and on the winner’s podium –  the ‘Green Hornets’

VETRussell ConS ON THE ROAD or RAIL or SEA

Con Russell has just returned from a trip to Alaska with his better half, Di.

It appears that Con (picture) couldn’t resist the temptation of a bit of golf in what is clearly a magnificent location.

Di says Con had no problem getting the drive away but putting out proved a bit difficult.

I’m sure Con will be happy to tell you about the trip if you give him half a chance – ask him about all the pine trees.

RESULTS for 19th AUGUST 2015

Event: Stroke
Prize Donors: Cooroy Vets
Field: 85

Winner: A Grade – Bruce Wilshire 64, B Grade – Alex Kologaras 64, C Grade – Col Easton 67
Runner Up: A Grade – Ray Nolan 66, B Grade – Bruce McLean 67, C Grade – Tony Atkins (vis) 67
3rd Place: A Grade – Dave Lyons 67, B Grade – Ron Bourne 68 c/b, C Grade – Lionel Willett 69 c/b

Run Down to 71: Dave Chapman, Peter Smith, Ian McMullen, Peter Reilly, Don Clelland, John O’Donoghue, Greg Michael, Mike Miklenda, Ian Mulhall, John Stewart, Terry Wilson, Les Grimsditch, Paul O’Hare, Bruce Cowan, Peter Buchbach, Len Highland.

NTP: 4th (Richies Bakery) – Ken Gray (vis), 6th – Lionel Willett, 7th – Peter Piggott, 10th (Cooroy Harvest Fresh) – Kim Bannikoff, 12th – Chris Neilson, 13th (Bar Voucher) – Dennis Beckhaus, 15th (Noosa Outlook Prestige Meats) – Ray Nolan.

Captain’s Choice 1st -2nd Shot: Dean Shipley (vis)

Best Gross: 1st – Peter Buchbach, 2nd – Bruce Wilshire, 3rd Ray Nolan

RAFFLE: Rex Williams, Bill Watson (vis), Con Russell, Ray Nolan.

Rod Booth – Secretary/Treasurer
Cooroy Veterans’ Golf Club

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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.

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  • 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

  • Excellent course tough but rewarding..long par 3s..beautiful layout

    Mike Matutinovich

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