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An update on two former CTHGC golfers.....

Two former CoolTweed golfers have been in the golfing news recently for some very good reasons. 

Brad Kennedy has won his first Japan Golf Tour event with a 3 shot victory at the Mizuno Open at the Setonaikia Golf Club. Brad had a share of the lead heading into the last round but proved far too good on the final day with a front nine of 32 going on to shoot 66 for a 72 hole total of 17 under par for a 3 stroke win.  He is in his second year on the Japan Tour and pockets $278,000 for his trouble.  As an added bonus he also secured a place in the field for this year’s Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes as this  tournament served as the Japan Tour qualifying for the 2012 Open Championship.  Brad must like the tournament as he finished 5th in the same tournament last year securing a place in the 2011 Open Championship where he missed the cut so will be looking for an improved showing this year.  For those recent members, Brad was a trainee to former CoolTweed Pro Geoff Parslow in the 90's and was actually Club Pro for a year or so before Russ Davis was appointed.

And on the Nationwide Tour in the USA our own Scott Gardiner finished in a tie for 4th in the Wichita Open in Kansas following the low round of 65 in the final round to rocket up the leaderboard.  At the close of the tournament Scott is in 25th position on the all important money list as at the end of the year the leading 25 money winners receive their card for the main PGA Tour next year.  Interesting to note that with 3 top 10 finishes already this year Scott has earned just over $80,000 showing just what a tough grind life as a Pro is and his 185 event  career on the Nationwide has netted him just over the million dollar mark.  A few stats for this year show his average driving distance is 280 metres with 65% of fairways hit followed by 70% of greens in regulation and an average of 30 putts.  And further news on the Nationwide Tour is that it has been renamed the Web.Com Tour as of this week which doesn't quite have the same ring to it!!

Congratulations Samantha!

Samantha Foley one of our very talented Juniors (handicap of 2 and only 14 years old), with playing partner Kevin Marques from Indooroopilly GC have successfully combined to win the 2012 Queensland Mixed Foursomes Championship at Virginia Golf Club recently.

Foley and Marques shared a tie for the lead with three other pairs at the conclusion of the morning round when they fired a solid score of 73 (2-over par).  Samantha and Kevin had a mixed bag in the afternoon with four birdies, a double bogey and two bogies.  However the thirty six hole total of two over par (73,71=144) proved to be enough to hold off the runners up of Toomey and Ona who finished in second place with scores of 73, 75 (148). Well done Samantha and Kevin.

Club Championships start next week!

Let's hope the rain decides to stop in time for the Club Championships starting on Saturday 7th July. The first two rounds are to be played on the River and there are a few spots still available in the morning field.

A reminder that all players in buggies are eligible to win the Gross event except A Grade. A Grade players are required to submit a medical certificate to be eligible to win the Gross.

We would like to acknowledge and thank our Club Championships sponsor - "Coca Cola"

LEXUS GOLFLINK CUP

Win an all new Lexus GS 250 in the Lexus Golf Link Cup

The Lexus Golf Link Cup is a ground-breaking online amateur golf competition open to all golfers with a valid handicap and a Golf Link number that uses your regular scores.
Just register then complete six of your regular competition rounds of golf between July 10 and October 9, 2012 and you could win an all new Lexus GS 250 Luxury sedan valued at more than $80,000 just for playing. And register before July 10 and you'll double your chances to win.

The eight best golfers will play in the National Final at the prestigious Royal Melbourne Golf Club in conjunction with the Lexus National Owner’s Golf Day, and join Lexus the next day at their marquee in the “Birdcage” at the Melbourne Cup!

There's thousands of dollars in prizes along the way from Callaway Golf, GoGolfing and the Golf Link Wine Club so register today at: www.lexusgolflinkcup.com.au before the competition starts and DOUBLE your chances to win!

Motorised Cart Storage Space
Under By-Law 15 storage area is for carts only. No Furniture eg. cabinets, lockers, tables or similar are permitted. If you have any of the above or similar please remove.

It's raining again.....

Our Club competition sponsor for today was John Wolfe - Australian Insurance Solutions but due to the continous light rain and cold conditions (well for Tweed anyway, presently 14 Deg) and many members choosing not to play today it has been decided to postpone the sponsorship to a later date. Today's competition will be sponsored by the "Club" instead.

GOLF NSW eNEWSLETTER

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BYRON BAY CLASSIC 4TH & 5TH AUGUST

DETAILS AND ENTRY FORM - CLICK HERE TO BYRON BAY WEBSITE

GCDGA INTERCLUB PENNANT SERIES

Nomination sheet is now on the Members noticeboard. 

INCREASE IN COMPETITION FEES

Please note the Competition Fees are increasing by $1.00 to $11.00 from 1st July 2012.

ROSS & JULIES NEXT GOLF CLINIC

OPEN TO MEN, LADIES, MEMBERS & NON MEMBERS
Wednesday 11th July 2012
4hour Golf Clinic
12.30pm- 4.30pm
Covering all aspects of the game, including
long game, short game, chipping, putting,
AND ON COURSE TUITION
$50 per person for 4 hours tuition
HURRY, NUMBERS STRICTLY LIMITED to 16
Payment due no later than Friday 6th July
For bookings and further information
Contact Julie on 07 55339368
Or e-mail   jjpowell56@gmail.com

Continuing server problems

INTERNET GOLF BOOKINGS
The problems with our server have continued on since Saturday meaning that golf bookings can't be made over the internet.  We apologise for this disruption and wish to assure Members that the problem is being worked on to find a solution.

Please ring the Pro shop for all golf bookings.

Another Hole In One Today

Congratulations to Malcolm Hall who had a Hole In One on the 8th Hole West Course!

LADIES FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIPS

Ladies Foursomes Championship 27 Holes Tuesday 17th July 2012
List to enter and Conditions of Play in Ladies room 
Entries close Thursday 5th July

This isn't a hole in one, Guy?



12th River

Guy Yuile one of our regular golfing members played an "intersting" shot on the 12th River last Saturday (as seen in this photo)! Well it didn't do him any harm as he had a real Hole In One today on the 3rd River. Well done Guy, practice makes perfect as they say! Thank one of your friends for sending this for publication.....
If any member does have a photo such as this one that you would like to share please send to michelle@cooltweedgolf.com.au and let us know the story behind the picture.

NSWGA RULES ACCREDITATION COURSE

NSWGA RULES SEMINAR - 26 JULY

2012 MEN'S GC SENIOR AMATEUR

GOLD COAST SENIOR AMATEUR
MONDAY 16TH & TUESDAY 17TH JULY 2012
To be played at two outstanding Gold Coast courses
Coolangatta/Tweed Heads & Lakelands Golf Clubs
DETAILS AND ENTRY FORM - CLICK HERE

CLUBHOUSE FACADE REFURBISHMENT

CLUBHOUSE UNDER SCAFFOLDING

2012 MEN'S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

2012 MEN'S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

TIME SHEET WILL OPEN ON SATURDAY 23RD JUNE 2012 FROM 6PM INTERNET, PHONE & PROSHOP BOOKINGS

FURTHER DETAILS AND CONDITIONS OF PLAY ON THE MEMBER'S NOTICEBOARD

Junior Golf Clinics at Cool Tweed

2012 JUNIOR GOLF WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS  
JULY 3rd, 4th and 5th from 3 PM - 5PM
                                           
THIS PROGRAM WILL COVER ALL ASPECTS OF GOLF AND
IS RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 9 – 16 GIRLS & BOYS

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!

COST: $60 PER JUNIOR/3 SESSIONS OR $25 SINGLE SESSION

BOOKINGS & DETAILS CONTACT

TEACHING PROFESSIONAL - ROSS MOODIE
0412 333 339 or   ross@cooltweedgolf.com.au

OR PRO SHOP ON 07 5524 4644

Ladies Championships

The Ladies Championships have finally been concluded after a weather delay and were played out on Tuesday June 19th in perfect playing conditions.  The winners are;

FULL RESULT SHEET CTH CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2012

CHAMPIONSHIP
Div 3 - NETT RUNNER UP Joy Anshaw (34) 228 nett
Div 3 - NETT WINNER Joan Westwood (35) 227 nett

Div 3 - GROSS RUNNER UP Joan Westwood (35) 332 gross
Div 3 - CHAMPION (GROSS WINNER) Joy Anshaw (34) 330 gross

Div 2 - NETT RUNNER UP Judi Carr (23) 216 nett
Div 2 - NETT WINNER Rita Craggs (29) 233 nett c/b

Div 2 - GROSS RUNNER UP Janet Walker (23) 303 gross
Div 2 - CHAMPION (GROSS WINNER) Judi Carr (23) 285 gross

Div 1 - NETT RUNNER UP Rebecca Kay (1) 226 nett
Div 1 - NETT WINNER Deonne Radley (10) 224 nett

Div 1 - CHAMPION RUNNER UP Michelle Gunawan (3) 236 gross
Div 1 - (CLUB) CHAMPION
(GROSS WINNER) Rebecca Kay (1) 229 gross

VETERAN CHAMPIONSHIP 54 HOLES Winners Div 3 - Veteran Nett Runner-up Joan Westwood (35)  227 nett
Div 3 - Veteran Nett Winner Johanne Atkinson (35)  231 nett
   
Div 3 - Veteran Gross Runner-up Johanne Atkinson (35  336 gross
Div 3 - Veteran Champion (Gross Winner) Joan Westwood (35) 332 gross
 
Div 2 - Veteran Nett Runner-up Judi Carr (23)   216 nett
Div 2 - Veteran Nett Winner Rita Craggs (29)  233 nett c/b
 
Div 2 - Veteran Gross Runner-up Janet Walker (23)  303 gross
Div 2 - Veteran Champion (Gross Winner) Judi Carr (23)  285 gross
 
Div 1 - Veteran Nett Runner-up Pam Ford (11)   229 nett
Div 1 - Veteran Nett Winner Elaine Markwell (18)  230 nett
 
Div 1 - Veteran Gross Runner-up Maryanne Bailey (11)  266 gross
Div 1 - Veteran Champion(Gross Winner) Pam Ford (11)  262 gross
 
MAVIS RANKIN PERPETUAL TROPHY  Veteran’s only Best Nett score 54 holes Judi Carr (23)  216 nett
 
ELSIE MORLEY BOWL  All players - Best Nett score 36 holes
1st & 2nd rounds - (Vi Hawker) Judi Carr (23)  145 nett
 
JAN ASHMAN TROPHY  All players - Best nett score 36 holes
2nd & 3rd rounds Judi Carr (23)   143 nett
 
Renay Appleby Trophy for Junior Girls  Best Nett Score 1st & 2nd rounds
Sponsored by John & Colleen White
Rebecca Kay (1)   149 nett
  

Welcome

Welcome to the first post on our Cool Tweed Golfing Blog.  Our aim is to keep members informed of all matters pertaining to playing the game of golf at our great Club.  We encourage you to join the site and provide us with your feedback and comments.

The Course Superintendents blog will continue as a stand alone information source as it has done for the past two years.

The Men's Club Championships are coming up shortly and this will be the place to find out all the news.