Q Golf - Official online magazine for Golf Queensland Spring / Summer 2011 | Page 3

Q Golf online Editor: Claire Power E: [email protected] Contributing Writers Bernie Pramberg, Andrew Marshall, David Newbery, Matt Cooper and Rod Morri Golf Queensland Chief Executive Officer Lindsay Ellis Golf Operations Manager Golf Operations Officer Golf Operations Officer Golf Operations Assistant Luke Bates Chris Evans Jay Townsend Amanda Whitehead Communications & Marketing Manager Claire Power Finance Manager Matthew Sedgman Business Services Administrator Monika Kutija 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 Discovering our talent It’s been a tough year for the Queensland golf industry following the floods and cyclones. But it hasn’t all been bad sailing and this season’s issue of Q-Golf Online focuses on the great achievements that have been made. Junior golf in Queensland is strong. We have an army of talent coming through the ranks and are proud of the fact that the State has produced so many wonderful golfers. Professionally Jason Day has really hit the spotlight but the amateur ranks are only a few steps away. Cameron Smith has just returned home after claiming fourth in the Asian Amateur Championship and let’s not forget to mention Ashley Ona’s win at St Andrews in the St Rule Trophy earlier this year. Golf really does provide incredible opportunities for young and old. But despite our already discovered talent we always strive to get more people playing more golf and that’s where MYGolf has been so successful in the State. The MYGolf team in Queensland has been on the road promoting the benefits of getting involved in the National program. It was really no surprise when the figures came back recently highlighting just how many golf facilities have embraced the concept in just eight months. It’s not a new concept for schools to include golf in their curriculum programs. Kelvin Grove State College is just one of these facilities that has produced some very talented players including Korean national, Jessica Park. Jessica only took up the game five years ago and in that short timeframe has become a golfer to watch. Still only 18-years-old she hopes to one day play on the professional tour in Japan. David Newbery checks in with Jessica and discovers how hard work can pay off. Of course Queensland also claims many other successful golfers including Wendy O’Connell who this month will be teeing up in the Australian Senior Women’s Amateur to be held at the Toowoomba Golf Club. Wendy has travelled the world playing golf and explains in her chat with Bernie Pramberg that it’s not all about the competition. Golf is about having fun, meeting new friends and just enjoying the great outdoors. There is however no denying the fact that winning gives you a great feeling. Last month saw the Queensland Men’s Interstate Team defend their title in Perth. Queensland has won the title six times and this was the first time they have won consecutive tit