Q Golf - Official online magazine for Golf Queensland Autumn 2015 | Page 3

Q Golf online Editor: Claire Power E: [email protected] Contributing Writers Bruce Young, Bernie Pramberg, David Newbery, Tony Durkin and Nick Randall. 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 CEO - Lindsay Ellis Another Big Year for Golf Queensland An important part of Golf Queensland’s operation is the delivery of a range of State-based Championships throughout the year. With 22 tournaments on the Golf Queensland calendar and 26 on the PresCare Queensland Senior Order of Merit calendar, along with numerous clinics and workshops, it is set to be another big year. We are looking forward to beginning the year of competition in March with a couple of important tournaments on the calendar – the Queensland Indigenous Championships in Murgon and the Queensland Inclusive Championships on the Gold Coast. Queensland is a lucky State to have such a vast selection of different courses to play. It certainly is a special experience to play on the sand green courses dotted around the regional areas. The Queensland Men’s and Women’s Sand Green Championships continue to be popular events after their introduction 26 years ago, with many golfers keen to put their skills to the test. Golf Queensland delivers a diverse range of championship events from the Stroke Play Championships for elite amateurs through to our ‘Country Week’ events that are more inclusive. Not to forget the Isuzu Queensland Open that is run in conjunction with the PGA. As well as the Open being an important opportunity for professionals and amateurs alike, the event has provided great publicity for the game in Queensland. Day won the Queensland Men’s Stroke Play in 2006. Fellow Queenslander Karrie Webb took out the Queensland Women’s Stroke Play twice in the early 90’s. Participation in golf club competition is on the rise in Australia; with Queensland leading the way according to data released recently by the Australian Golf Industry Council, with participation also increasing in the majority of Golf Queensland’s tournaments as shown by over 2,000 competitors participating last year. It is pleasing to see more Queenslanders enjoying more golf and competition is a great way to socialise as well as challenge your skills. No matter if you are a humble club player or you are aiming to win one of our Golf Queensland championships I wish you all the best in golf this year. I hope you will enjoy the read and if you come across a story worth telling, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. Happy Golfing, Lindsay Ellis Queensland has produced some worldclass golfers and it is fantastic to see these names etched on our trophies before they became top of the field. Both Greg Norman and Adam Scott won the Gary Player Classic in 1973 and 1994 respectively, while Jason www.golfqueensland.org.au www.golfqueensland.org.au Autumn 2015 Q Golf 3