Q Golf - Official online magazine for Golf Queensland Summer 2016 | Page 3

Q Golf online Editor: Claire Power E: [email protected] Contributing Writers Bruce Young, Tony Durkin and Bernie Pramberg. 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 Officers Kirsty Wrice Louise Corrigan Program Officer Virginia Irwin Finance Manager Matthew Sedgman Administration Officer Sam Houston Participation Development Manager Adrian Hewat Participation Development Officer Scott Simons Sally Stringer Events and Membership Officer Rae Clarke From the CEO - Lindsay Ellis Welcome to the Summer edition of the Q Golf Magazine. As 2016 comes to a close we were provided with welcomed news from the State Government of its commitment to the industry. Golf Queensland was just one of the seventy-seven organisation’s across Queensland to receive funding for the next three years. In total, 32 million will be distributed with Golf Queensland receiving $900,000 over the next three years. In addition to this, the women’s initiative Golf Queensland has run in south east Queensland during the past three years also received funding to enhance the activities across Queensland. Golf Queensland is now excited to announce and deliver Ladies, Let’s Golf regionally with two districts targeted per year for the next three years. The grant will allow Ladies, Let’s Golf to continue to extend its reach following a successful 2016. The female membership participation pathway has grown 32% in 2016 and is delivered at 19 venues in south east Queensland. Over 495 ladies attended a Ladies, Let’s Golf Introduction session in 2016 with over 71% registering for the ongoing level 1 program. In 2017 the Ladies, Let’s Golf regional reach will be introduced into the Darling Downs & South West Ladies and Far North Queensland Ladies Districts. The women’s program has been one highlight for the year and we look forward to taking it further in 2017. I’d also like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Board and staff at Golf Queensland to thank Rae Clarke who has been instrumental in developing junior golf in Queensland. Rae will officially retire in January after 34-years of helping grow the game and see Queenslanders move from a 9-hole golfer to the top professional ranks. I trust you enjoy this season’s Q-Golf Online and take the time over summer to get out and play more golf. Happy golfing, Lindsay Ellis 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]. www.golfqueensland.org.au www.golfqueensland.org.au Summer 2016 Q Golf 3