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Merry Christmas &
Happy New Year
The G.C.D.G.A. President and Management Committee would like to wish all Management, Staff and Members a wonderful Christmas and New Year. May everyone enjoy the festive season with family, friends and Golf.
Make sure you get out onto the greens these holidays and introduce a new friend or family member to the wonderful world of golf.
Looking forward to a massive golfing 2012.
GCDGA CHAMPIONSHIPS
We are happy to announce that a junior on the Gold Coast playing from Emeral Lakes Golf Club was a runnaway winner in t his years Open Championship played at Southport Golf Club shooting 66.
Hyunsick Kong aged 14 years of age was able to out play some very good seasoned players on his way. This was an excellent effort by Hyunsick as the Southport course was not easy but he made it look easy.
Our colts winner was the ever reliable and impressive Luke Marino from Surfers Paradise who had a round of 68. Again Luke showed great form following his good performance in the Interassociation team event at Nudgee Golf Club.
In our Seniors Championship our ever-green veteran Lenny Korn [Cool/Tweed] proved for the third year in a row that he was no doubt our best Senior player going around at the moment with a great 74 to just edge out Gerald Arthurs who had 79, great effort Lenny.
MARQUEES
G.C.D.G.A. proudly have 4 marquees
available for club use. Marquees were purchased by a grant from
Qld Treasury and Gambling. Please contact Barry Neill on 0421
630 180 for enquiries.
SADLY THE GCDGA & OUR AFFILIATED CLUBS NO LONGER HAVE POSSESSION OF THE 4 MARQUEES THEY HAVE BEEN STOLEN.
IF ANYONE HAPPENS TO SEE ONE OR MORE OUT AND ABOUT AT MARKETS, BEACH ETC PLEASE CONTACT POLICE - ALL FOUR MARQUEES HAD GOLD COAST DISTRICT GOLF ASSOCIATION PRINTED ON THEM. THEY MAY SHOW SIGNS OF PRINT REMOVAL. IT IS A LONG SHOT BUT WITH MORE EYES LOOKING WE MAY JUST GET THEM BACK.
COURSE RATINGS UPDATE
On schedule to complete 142 course by 30/11/2010.
50 audits completed to date
Ratings will be scaled down over the hot season. [December and January] At present there is a 3 month delay before clubs are advised of their new Scratch Rating. The audit process is taking longer than anticipated due mainly to the large number of clubs rated over the past 4 months.
MIXED FOURSOME CHAMPIONSHIPS
BURLEIGH GOLF CLUB
SUNDAY 30TH OCTOBER 2011
TEE SHEET IN THE WEBSITE UNDER CHAMPIONSHIPS GO TO GOLF BALL ON TOP FOR FIRST STEP TO DRAW.
DRAW ALSO EMAILED TO YOUR HOME CLUB
JON NORTON
After 6 rounds played this year we have a tie for top spot. Garrett Skinner and Triston Nichols have 63 points, with one event to go [The Adam Scott Masters] we have a situation where at least six players can still win. The District is happy with our 2011 Jon Norton Series and congratulate all players for being part of our Junior Classics this year.
With our Junior Pennant Series for 2011/12 commencing on November 20th we are looking forward to another good year.
Many clubs starting to find more difficutly with gaining and retaining members it is most important for our Juniors to support local Junior Classics - This is where it all starts.
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Junior Excellence Highlight
HOLE IN ONE
We are happy to report a Hole in One which was achieved by junior Trent Rhodes of Emerald Lakes Golf Club.
Trent managed to ace the par three 14th at Southport on Sunday which was a great effort. Congratulations Trent and we hope this is the start to many more in your future.
G.C.D.G.A. 2011 FINALS
MATCHPLAY INTERCLUB
Thank you to all teams for a fantastic Finals day at Sanctuary Cove.
Congratulations to all winners.
Division 1:
A Grade: Arundel Hills def Sanctuary Cove 3 / 3 Countback
B Grade: Surfers Paradise def Sanctuary Cove 5 / 1
C Grade: Sanctuary Cove def Surfers Paradise 4 1/2 / 1 1/2
Division 2:
A Grade: Emerald Lakes def Helensvale 4 / 2
B Grade: Robina Woods def Helensvale 4 1/2 / 1 1/2
C Grade: Helensvale def Gainsborough Greens 4 / 2
SENIOR PENNANT
These finals have been completed for this year.
Congratulations to our winners
Senior Pennant Div 1: Coolangatta Tweed def Burleigh 5 / 2
Senior Pennant Div 2: Colonial def Helensvale 5/2
Super Senior Pennant Div 1: Sanctuary Cove def Arundel Hills 4 / 3
Super Senior Pennant Div 2: Match still to be played.... watch this space.
The Association would like to congratulate all clubs and their members for another very successful Senior Pennant Series. It is rewarding to see so many senior players enjoying playing matchplay pennant competitions each year.
A big thankyou to all clubs who hosted games and welcomed all players.
BRIAN OBERMAN TROPHY 2011
After a very keenly contested 5 Major Tournaments during the year Luke Marino [Surfers Paradise] proved much too strong for all opposition and became a runaway winner of the Elite Brian Oberman Memorial Trophy as the Gold Coast Player of the Year. Luke received his trophy and prize at our final delegates meeting on Tuesday night presented by Patron Bill Ryle.
Luke said he was very proud to be able to win Brian's trophy as he felt Brian had a major contribution in the way Luke had played his golf. Luke is of course currently a member of the Golf Queensland State Squad and represents our district on many occasions during the year.
Congratulations to you Luke on winning this much sort after trophy.
[Player of the Year]
Player of the Year for 2011 - Luke Marino Surfers Paradise
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INTER DISTRICT MATCH
G.C.D.G.A. v S.E.Q.D.G.A. v N.R.D.G.A.
Sunday 23rd October 2011
Congratulations to all Districts and Players for a fantastic day and excellent golf. Our host this year was S.E.Q.D.G.A. we thank you for all your expertise for putting on a great day and to Gainsborough Greens a great course.
Winners:
Colts - G.C.D.G.A.
Juniors - G.C.D.G.A.
Seniors - G.C.D.G.A.
Open - G.C.D.G.A.
Massive congratulations to all our teams you did us proud.
Best Scores:
Simon Viitakangas 69
Dillion Hart 69
Kade McBride 69
Nathan Baker 69
DELEGATES MEETING
Next Delegate Meetings for 2011
at The Colonial Golf Club
Tuesday 6th December 2011
All meetings commence 6.30pm
JUNIOR CLASSICS
JON NORTON JUNIOR CLASSIC 2011
After 5 Rounds played this year we have a tied for top spot. Garrett Skinner and Tristan Nichols have 63 points with one event to go [The Adam Scott Masters]. We have a situation where at least six players can still win. The District is happy with our 2011 Jon Norton Series and congratulate all players for being part of our Junior Classics this year.
With our Junior Pennant Series for 2011/2012 commencing on November 20th we are looking forward to another good year. With many clubs starting to find more difficulty with gaining and retaining members it is most important for our Juniors to support local Junior Classics. This is where it all starts.
Round 5
Garrett Skinner 63
Tristan Nichols 63
Charles Ryu 49
James Cho 48
Tom Hunt 46
Jin. Okugawa 46
Hunsik Kong 35
Jackson Dick 35
Luke Bourke 32
Sihyun Ro 31
Jacob Tonkin 30
Remo Fueeg 25
Josh Edgar 24
R. McGilvray 22
Jack Sullivan 22
J. Lane-Weston 20
P.Lyon 19
Jimmy Chung 19
H. Luxford 17
Kade McBride 16
T. Neill 16
J. Hulyer 15
K. Kim 15
Etan Best 15
Bailey Knoll 15
Event 6: Adam Scott Junior Classic Sanctuary Cove 1/12/11
THE ADAM SCOTT JUNIOR MASTERS JUNIORS
We are pleased to announce that a new Junior Classic has been born and will be played at The Sanctuary Cove Palms Course on Thursday 1st December 2011. The event will be "The Adam Scott Junior Masters" and will be open to all juniors both male and female under 18 years of age. Adam assisted by other professional golfers will conduct a Junior Clinic during the day. Food, Drinks and great prizes will be available on the day so we recommend getting your entry in early. The Association would like to congratulate Sanctuary Cove and especially Adam Scott providing this tremendous opportunity for all junior golfers from Queensland and Northern Rivers Clubs to compete in such an outstanding event.
We all work very hard to provide exceptional junior events for our kids to play in each year and this Adam Scott Junior Masters puts the cream on top.
The G.C.D.G.A. is proud to be involved with Sanctuary Cove and Adam Scott to help ensure that this event continues for many years.
Nomination forms are available through Sanctuary Cove Golf Club
2011 JUNIOR CLASSICS
2011 Junior Classics are about to begin on the Coast and we encourage all junior players to support these club events.
Clubs host these events each year to foster Junior Golf in our area and we do expect all juniors both male and female to do the right thing and compete and make each event successful. Every chance to play golf must be a good thing we think.
The Events:
4. Schweppes Sth Pacific Classic 18.9.11 Surfers Paradise
5. Coolangatta Classic 9.10.11 Coolangatta
Accumulate points earned in these events do determine the winner of the Jon Norton Trophy for 2011 so be in it you may be the winner.
"ALLSPORTS" COMPETITION
SURFERS PARADISE TUESDAY
Invitation to all Gold Coast Veterans Golf Member to join members of Surfers Paradise "Allsports" in their Tuesday Competition.
Venue: Surfers Paradise GC Each Tuesday
Tee Times: between 10.30 & 12.30pm
Cost: $25 per round including competition fee. Ann annual membership fee is payable with the first game [presently $10]. Good prizes & ball run down.
Anybody with G.A. Handicap can participate.
Booking by phoning Surfers Paradise Pro Shop on 55 75 1666 from Wednesday am the week before. Buggies can be arranged ask Pro Shop.
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