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

Q Golf online Editor: Claire Power E: [email protected] Contributing Writers Bernie Pramberg, David Newbery, Bruce Young, Lee Harrington, Pat Mcleod and Matt Cooper 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 Junior golfers in the spotlight It’s been a busy few months at Golf Queensland with the State Teams tackling the Interstate Series with mixed results. The highlight was the Girl’s Team who successfully defended their title on home soil. Winning is a great achievement but recognising the efforts of everyone involved including the players, coaches, managers and parents is equally important. With that said congratulations! Engaging with juniors in clubs has been a common topic among many groups recently. The Queensland golf industry has recognised this need and this month we feature the Royal Queensland Golf Club who have just launched the MYGolf program at their club and immediately signing up 80 participants. Junior golf was also a key theme at the recent Queensland Golf Forum which featured Jack Newton as the guest speaker. It’s no secret Jack is fairly vocal about getting juniors involved in the sport. He brought to the table many thought provoking ideas which Bruce Young, journalist and Forum Master of Ceremonies, has captured in Q-Golf Online this month. Garry Calder has played a key role in positioning Queensland in the top amateur ranks. Recently he stepped down as Golf Queensland’s head coach with Tony Meyer taking the reins. This edition, journalist David Newbery acknowledges the work Garry has done and how he has helped shape the pathway to make Queensland amateur golf successful. Recognising the good work of volunteers is always important when we rely so heavily on them. Golf Queensland encourages clubs and Districts to recognise volunteers and recently awarded the Club Super Volunteer of the Year to Ruth Hungerford from the Darling Downs for her work in the local golf community. In our next edition due out in August we will feature some of our oldest clubs from around the State. If you have an interesting story from your region let us know by emailing Janelle@ golfqueensland.org.au. In the lead up to the Sand Green championships journalist Bernie Pramberg catches up with well-seasoned player Len White. Len has been a long supporter of the Men’s Championships and shares one of his secrets in tackling the sand greens. Golf Queensland’s Participation Development Officer and PGA member, Lee Harrington, grew up mastering the sand greens and provides us with a few tips in preparation for the Championships in June. Happy golfing, Cl