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2009 ROBINA WOODS JUNIOR INVITATIONAL - AUST vs USA
The tournament format will be a junior and colts stroke event for both boys and girls including gross and nett prizes. In conjunction there will be a teams event held against visiting golfers from the USA. Australia winning in 2008,
Entry Fee: $39.00 pp inclusive of 18 Holes in electric carts [juniors ride with driving USA students in cart] together with a sumptuous buffet dinner / soft drinks and countless prizes so it is truly a goodwill event.
Date of Event: Thursday 2nd July 2009 during the school holidays.
Age Limits - Juniors 18 & under. Colts 21 & under.
Handicap Limit: Boys 18 Girls 27
Call Robina Woods Golf Shop 5553 7520 or email GCDGA and we can email an entry form to you. Entries limited to the first 70 PAID APPLICATIONS - don't miss out to represent your country.
Come on Aussie oi oi oi.
JUNIOR CORNER
The Final round of Junior Interclub will be played on Sunday March 8th at Tamborine Mt at 7.00am. Leading team Coolangatta Tweed GC have lost 1 and squared 1 in the last two matches and hold a 1 point lead over Tamborine Mt GC who cannot improve their standing because they have a bye on Sunday.
Two other teams Emerald Lakes and Southport GC are two points behind and could feature if Coolangatta Tweed lose - good luck to all teams.
A BBQ will beheld on the mountain on Sunday following the last match where presentation of trophies will take place.
Rod Macleod would like to congratulate all teams who competed this year in the Interclub and special thanks to all Club Junior Co-ordinators who made this year so special.
B&C CHAMPIONSHIPS
CANCELLED
ONLY 8 NOMINATIONS RECEIVED
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JUNIOR CLASSIC
**CHANGE OF EVENT DATE**
EMERALD LAKES JUNIOR GOLF CLASSIC
BOYS & GIRLS
18 HOLE SINGLE STROKE
EVENT MONDAY 6TH July 2009.
COST $20 PER PLAYER includes Green Fee and Lunch.
Entries close: Mon 29.06.09
entry forms can be found at:
hhtp://www.golf.emeraldlakes.com.au
/files/elgc/junior_classic_2009.pdf
call Emerald Lakes Tournament Coordinator Mr Brett James on
5594 4400
JON NORTON JUNIOR CLASSIC 2008 RESULTS
Top 20 Juniors invited to Finals are listed below further in this column for quick confirmation Or to view all results in the Jon Norton Junior Classic 2008 click to our Junior Results Page. 1. Competitions - 2. Pennant 3. Juniors 4. Results.
COURSE RATINGS
It is interesting to note that Golf Australia will shortly announce a move towards the overseas slope system or similar for our course rating in Australia. Associations have been pushing for this system for many years as the system we use at the moment is stupid and grossly unfair in many aspects.
At last they have seen the light and moving in the right direction.
When implemented all courses in Australia will have to be prepared but at least we will then be on a level playing field so to speak. At the moment the variation between golf courses is too great. We will keep you informated over the coming months.
DELEGATES MEETING
The first Delegates Meeting for 2009 will be held on Tuesday 10th March at The Colonial Golf Club. All clubs will be notified and are urged to attend as this is your opportunity to catch up on all news and releases of the G.C.D.G.A. To all Delegates - BE THERE !!!
JON NORTON Jnr Invitational
2008
Results from 6 Junior Classics held on Gold Coast during 2008. Top Twenty Players are invited to play in Final at Coolangatta Tweed G.C. 7th Dec 2008.
1. Simon Viitakangas [S'Pdise] 77
2. Joshua Kim [EL] 76
3. Nathan Bennett [EL] 62
4. Jack Fox [Sport] 58
5. Sam Cooke [EL] 53
6. Toby Maloney [EL] 50
7. Hyung-Jun Kim [Robina] 47
8. Nicholas Smits [Colonial] 44
9. Jackson Dick [GC Burleigh] 42
10. Kingsley Kelly 42
11. Bobin Kang [Arundel] 37
12. Jayson Mathiou [CTHGC] 36
13. Famito Yamada 36
14. Evan Sinclair [Hope Is] 35
15. Kade McBride [GC Burleigh] 33
16. Nathan Kinch [S'pdise] 28
17. Hitaru Saito 23
18. Ben McArthur [Sport} 22
19. Curtis Henderson [GC Burleigh] 22
20. Alex Jeon [EL] 22
Invitations have been sent to all players. Registration is required immediately. Call Barry Neill on 0421 630180 to secure your tee slot.
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INTERDISTRICT PENNANT
The annual Pennant Match against the B.D.G.A. was held this year at the Southport Golf Club on Sunday 14th June.
This event has been played since 1985 and has proven to be one of our major events on our calendar each year. Unfortunately for the Gold Coast we went down in the Champion District Section 22 to 18 overall.
The Coast again wont he Open Section with good wins for Simon Teague and Captain Blake McGrory in their matches. A great fight back by Luke Marino after being well down early clinced a square result with John Fox and Lachlan Wall also competing their matches square.
The Juniors fought out a very close match with a final result of all square Jack Fox and Taylor Cooper played well to secure good wins while Kade McBride managed a very good square result.
The colts struggled with a final result of one win [Braden Marlbrough] and a fighting squared match by James Gibellini to go down 3 1/2 / 1 1/2.
The Masters also found the going tough with a 3 1/2 / 1 1/2 defeat. Captain Tracy Dunn flew the flag with a great win 3/1 and Lenny Korn managed to square his match. The others need more practice.
All in all the day proved most successful with the GCDGA winning the open section once again. Over the years some very successful golfers have represented the District in this competition. Players like Matty Ballard, Scotty Gardner, Lee Manning etc. All have gone on to be very good golfers in the professional ranks after representing our District.
Congratulations to all our teams for a very formidable defence of our reputation as a dominant association within Queensland. We truly appreciate you representing the Gold Coast and hope you enjoyed the weekend as well at the competition.
DIVISION ONE PENNANT
Once again a very close fought final took place at Sanctuary Cove - The Pines Resort. Southport hung on to defeat The Colonial 4/3.
The turning point and decisive moment of the entire match was Daniel Paton's Hole In One on the 166 mtr, 16th Hole when on good authority the ball slam dunked into the hole - the rest is history. We believe this may be the first Hole In One recorded in District Pennant especially in a final over almost 50 years. CONGRATULATIONS to Daniel.
It is most fitting and generous that Sanctuary Cove Vice Captain Bob Wiesmese presented Daniel with his actual ball mounted on a trophy which was a tremendous gesture by the Club.
Most matches were close all day with the result being in the balance until right at the end. There was exceptional golf played on a course that was presented in immaculate condition by Sanctuary Cove course staff. The Club had recorded around 12 inches of rain over the preceding 4 days so to have a rain free day and great golf course we were blessed.
Congratulations to all players who competed in the 2009 Seriesl. Fantastic results from all players.
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.
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