Q Golf - Official online magazine for Golf Queensland Autumn 2013 | Page 3

Q Golf online Editor: Claire Power E: [email protected] Contributing Writers Bruce Young, Bernie Pramberg, David Newbery and Matt Cooper. Golf Queensland Chief Executive Officer Lindsay Ellis Golf Operations Manager Golf Operations Officer Golf Operations Officer Head Coach Luke Bates Chris Evans Matt Field Tony Meyer Communications & Marketing Manager Claire Power Communications & Marketing Officer Janelle Spencer Finance Manager Matthew Sedgman Administration Officer Jillian Johnson Participation Development Manager Adrian Hewat Participation Development Officer Lee Harrington 2/14 Walden Lane Bowen Hills, QLD 4006 GPO Box 1518 Brisbane, QLD 4001 P: [phone] F: [phone] E: [email protected] www.golfqueensland.org.au Publishing and Design Golf Industry Central www.golfindustrycentral.com.au Golf Queensland Ltd cannot ensure that the advertisements appearing in this publication comply absolutely with the Trade Practices Act and other consumer legislation. It is the responsibility of the advertiser and/or supplier to ensure compliance with all legal requirements. Golf Queensland does not accept responsibility for incorrect information appearing in such advertisements. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored, transmitted or used in any other way without prior permission for Golf Queensland. Contributions including the contributor’s name and address are welcomed by this publication, and should be addressed to The Editor, Q-Golf Online, GPO Box 1518, Brisbane, QLD 4001 or emailed to [email protected]. From the Editor’s Desk Welcome to the Autumn edition of Q-Golf Online The wealth of talent coming through the Queensland ranks is remarkable. As David Newbery has scribed in this edition of Q-Golf Online we certainly seem to have the “knack of producing top-class golfers”. Leading the charge is no other than Karrie Webb who claimed the Volvik RACV Ladies Masters last month making her one of the country’s greatest golfers. Karrie has probably singlehandedly encouraged thousands of women to take up the game of golf. I’m sure seeing her back in the winner’s circle at the Ladies Masters was a thrill for many. Queensland’s amateur golfers have also been shining. In the space of a couple of months we have seen eight young golfers from our State win major amateur championships around the country. An amazing feat that we are not shy to promote! Golf Queensland actively promotes the fact that golf is a game for everyone. It is one sport that allows for many to participate in. Ben Tullipan is one person who doesn’t let his disability get in the way of a game of golf. Bernie Pramberg caught up with Ben and gives us a snapshot of how a bit of hard work pays off. Sometimes the best medicine is being told you can’t so something. That way you can prove them wrong. It has been a wet start to the year, with many golf clubs around the State affected by the adverse weather conditions. David Newbery takes a look into some of the clubs affected by flooding, heavy rain and damaging winds. The Isuzu Queensland Ope