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Q Golf online Editor: Claire Power E: [email protected] Contributing Writers Bruce Young, Bernie Pramberg, David Newbery, Matt Cooper, Tony Durkin and Tony Meyer. 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 Summer edition of Q-Golf Online As a proud Queenslander it is pleasing to see our State shining in the golf arena. Professionals Adam Scott and Peter Senior have this summer flown the maroon flag winning the Talisker Australian Masters and Emirates Australian Open respectively. Smith who was joined by the elite of world amateur golf from countries such as Korea, Japan and Taiwan. But it was the representatives from places such as Mongolia, Iran, Nepal, Lebanon and Cambodia that make the tournament a truly special event. Fellow Queenslander Matt Guyatt led the Masters field for the first two days after incredible rounds of 65 and 69 to finish tied 10th behind Scott. Despite fading over the final few days, Matt’s calm nature and composure didn’t go unnoticed. Bernie Pramberg caught up with Matt after the Masters to discover behind his smile is a family man battling a recent health issue. The Queensland Sport Awards are always an indication the year is coming to an end. I was fortunate to be at the evening which saw Barry Shepherd being presented with the highly esteemed Service to Sport Award for 2012. Barry has provided a long and distinguished voluntary service to the administration of the sport of golf not only for his home state of Queensland but also at the national level. On behalf of Golf Queensland I would like to congratulate Barry for this Award. Family is an important aspect of our sport, particularly when on tour. Matt Cooper often finds himself alongside a family member at a tournament and shares some of the anguishes they go through watching from the sidelines. Golf Queensland welcomes Clubs and Districts to send through their stories and this next yarn was just how we came across it. Still on the family note, Oxley members the Leasos have found 2012 rather lucky. Tony Durkin checks in with the family who have recorded a remarkable 40 per cent strike rate this year on Saturday competitions. Bruce Young recently enjoyed the opportunity of experiencing the Asia Pacific Amateur Championship which was played just outside of Bangkok. The tournament has a strong following as it provides the winner with the opportunity to play at the coveted Masters at Augus ф