Q Golf - Official online magazine for Golf Queensland Winter 2013 | Page 3

Q Golf online Editor: Claire Power E: [email protected] Contributing Writers Bruce Young, Bernie Pramberg, David Newbery, Tony Durkin 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 Welcome to the Winter edition of Q-Golf Online Queensland is at it again: producing world-class golfers. This time it was Adam Scott, although a multiple winner on tour, it was his first US Masters victory. As journalist Bernie Pramberg put it, ‘at last, an Australian would wear the coveted green jacket’. Or should we put that ‘a Queenslander’! Championship and over the next few years the course will be revamped to make it one of the best tournament facilities in the country. Journalist Bruce Young looks at what was involved in appointing a designer for the redevelopment and the challenges they face in reaching the deadline. We certainly won’t be resting our laurels on this recent success. In this edition of Q-Golf Online we catch up with the talented White sisters, Nadine and Stacey, who both found a spot on the Queensland teams for the Interstate matches. Our State teams did extremely well this year with wins for the Boy’s, Girl’s and Men’s teams and a third for the Women, who only lost one match in the Series. Another key tournament in the State is the Isuzu Queensland Open, back on the calendar for 2013. We’ve been scouring the history books to find Adam Scott’s name on the trophy, but to no avail. Of course we proudly claim the likes of Queenslanders Greg Norman, Peter Senior and Ian Baker-Finch on the winners list. The Golf Queensland team has also been around the State working with some of the rising stars at the Advanced Junior Clinics. It’s great to see some fresh and enthusiastic golfers eager to see their names on the leader boards of the future. Again we feature an industry volunteer. This important role is vital for the industry and journalist David Newbery finds out just why Terry Ward has dedicated 50 years of service. Will your name be etched on the TB Hunter Cup? Details for Isuzu Queensland Open pre-qualifying events on Monday, August 19 will be released shortly. Visit www.golfqueensland.org.au for further information. If you have a story worth telling ensure you let us know. Along the way keep updated with our Facebook and Twitter feeds. www.facebook.com/GolfQueensland www. twitter.com/GolfQueensland The 2013/14 summer of golf will see a few changes, namely the venue change for the Australian PGA Championship. RACV Royal Pines will be home to the Happy golfing, Claire Power www.golfqueensland.org.au www.golfqueensland.org.au Q Golf Online Winter 2013 3