Q Golf - Official online magazine for Golf Queensland Spring 2012 | Page 3

Q Golf online Editor: Janelle Spencer E: [email protected] Contributing Writers Bruce Young, Bernie Pramberg, David Newbery, Matt Cooper, Judy McIntosh and Julie Morrison. 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 spring edition of Q-Golf Online I have had the privilege of overseeing the spring edition of Q-Golf Online while Claire Power is away on leave. It has been a busy few months here at Golf Queensland, with many events being held and a lot of positive projects currently happening. Winter is over and we are now looking forward to the Summer of Golf. The history of golf in this state is something that Queensland golfers should acknowledge, however it is often an overlooked part of the game. In this edition, Journalist Bruce Young has contributed a fantastic feature article about the establishment of the oldest golf clubs in Queensland – Townsville, Toowoomba and Brisbane Golf Clubs. It is an extremely interesting read, with significant research undertaken to provide the most accurate information to you. Here at Golf Queensland, we embrace the pathways of Inclusive Golf. Journalist Bernie Pramberg provides us with some insight into the World Deaf Golf Championship, which is to be played in October. There are several Queenslanders’ in the team to represent Australia in Japan. Good luck to the team! It is essential that we keep driving the importance of junior golf. Two popular Queensland junior events – the Katherine Hull Classic and the Gary Player Classic - are being held during September. Journalist David Newbery looks at these events and catches up with two very promising and talented junior players, Lauren Mason and Viraat Badhwar, who have been very successful in these tournaments in the past. Both players will be back this year to put up a good fight in these events. We all witnessed Adam Scott’s unfortunate finish at the British Open in August. Although Scott didn’t finish the way we would have liked, he came out of the tournament with his head held high – and with many more supporters from all around the world. Matt Cooper was at the event and offers us a behind the scenes look. Also in this edition, we do a wrap up of all the Queensland events held during winter. From Men’s Country Week to the Women’s Sand Green Championship and the Mixed Foursomes Championship have a read to see if your name gets a mention! The next edition of Q-Golf Online is due out in November and will continue to provide interesting articles and news from around the State. If you have a story idea that you ݽձ