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benno_r
12th January 2017, 06:32 AM
Good day fellow Ozgolfers! Courty and I wish to announce a "save the date" for this years QLD championships.

We are heading North. Waaaaaaaay North! 4 days of fun in the glorious northern sun.

Kicking off Friday 8th September, and finishing on Monday 11th September. Come and join us where it is warm....

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e191/benno_r/PC0121_zpsissv15dt.jpg

Bring the family, make a holiday of it, get away from that dastardly southern weather.

Event Calendar:
Friday 8th September (12:00pm):
Come and get your 2 ball on in the Annual 2-Ball banana cup at the tropical Cairns GC. http://www.cairnsgolfclub.com.au/

Saturday 9th September (11:15am):
Rumble in the Jungle, Day 1 of the Qld champs. Palmer Sea Reef. http://www.palmergolf.com.au/cms/palmer-sea-reef/

Sunday 10th September (9:00am):
The grand finale, Day 2 of Qld Champs. Paradise Palms. http://www.paradisepalms.com.au/golf/

Monday 11th September (7:30am):
A quaint little wind down to be held at Half Moon Bay GC. http://halfmoonbaygolf.com.au/

What else is included?
There will be prizes, a putting comp, a Casino, beaches, sun, and backpackers. Need I say more?

I also expect we can rustle up a Thursday round (Mareeba / Gordonvale etc) for those inclined.

Accommodation options are still being sorted, and once finalised the full thread will be announced. Flights available from all 4 carriers.

Hope to see heaps of you there.

Cheers,
Ben

Courty
12th January 2017, 06:36 AM
I reckon I might be able to make this. ;)

oldracer
12th January 2017, 07:25 AM
might just have to stay on from our annual trip to FNQ

PeteyD
12th January 2017, 07:44 AM
Football season, will depend on the draw but most likely no chance. Also assuming I recover from the surgery and learn how to play the game.

goughy
12th January 2017, 08:05 AM
Not knowing how to play has never bothered you before!!

I can dream.....

mrbluu
12th January 2017, 08:05 AM
Is it mango season??? 😁

PeteyD
12th January 2017, 08:07 AM
Not knowing how to play has never bothered you before!!

I can dream.....

This is true

spanner039
12th January 2017, 09:05 AM
Dates firmly saved, looks great !!!!!

benno_r
12th January 2017, 09:32 AM
might just have to stay on from our annual trip to FNQ

Go on Al, you know you want to. Plus the Naga bus will be handy! :)


Dates firmly saved, looks great !!!!!

Warm northern welcome to a fellow Ozgolf NSW champion extended.

AndyP
12th January 2017, 10:19 AM
A clash with my tennis club championships. Damn!

benno_r
12th January 2017, 10:23 AM
A clash with my tennis club championships. Damn!

The only thing I didn't check....

wazamac
12th January 2017, 10:30 AM
Do you have to defend a NAGA Crown?

benno_r
12th January 2017, 10:38 AM
Do you have to defend a NAGA Crown?

You don't have to, but based on what i see in the what have you scored thread, you're in no danger on current form.

backintheswing
12th January 2017, 11:45 AM
So I need to get out from 2 to 4 to win this again


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benno_r
12th January 2017, 11:49 AM
So I need to get out from 2 to 4 to win this again


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So far the only confirms are Courty and I. You would still probably win off +4 in that field.

3Puttpete
12th January 2017, 11:56 AM
My only 1 golf trip year is looking shakey before the first is done.

benno_r
12th January 2017, 11:59 AM
My only 1 golf trip year is looking shakey before the first is done.

You know you want to...

3Puttpete
12th January 2017, 12:00 PM
You know you want to...

That's the only part not in doubt

mrbluu
12th January 2017, 03:31 PM
So far the only confirms are Courty and I. You would still probably win off +4 in that field.
Can we make it a 4ball??? 😁

Rascal
12th January 2017, 04:30 PM
Hey Benno,

Re Accom, Can vouch for this place

https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hotel_Review-g255069-d256457-Reviews-Trinity_Links_Resort_and_Apartments-Cairns_Cairns_Region_Queensland.html

Pros:
2 parks per unit,
nice pools,
rooms are clean and comfy,
putting greens on site
has gates that open on cairns golf club.

Cons,
a little bit out of town,
have to drive past the tip to get there.
putting greens are pretty average.

3Puttpete
12th January 2017, 04:41 PM
Hey Benno,

Re Accom, Can vouch for this place

https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hotel_Review-g255069-d256457-Reviews-Trinity_Links_Resort_and_Apartments-Cairns_Cairns_Region_Queensland.html

Pros:
2 parks per unit,
nice pools,
rooms are clean and comfy,
putting greens on site
has gates that open on cairns golf club.

Cons,
a little bit out of town,
have to drive past the tip to get there.
putting greens are pretty average.

Negative.

Full of sailors.
And memories.
And many nights of which I have no memory.

Lagerlover
12th January 2017, 04:48 PM
Negative.

Full of semen.
And memories.
And many nights of which I had no feeling in my bottom .

So you're going then?

3Puttpete
12th January 2017, 04:55 PM
So you're going then?

I've been!

Captain Nemo
12th January 2017, 05:03 PM
Let us know when your 100% out..

3Puttpete
12th January 2017, 05:06 PM
Let us know when your 100% out..

As soon as you confirm

Lagerlover
12th January 2017, 05:06 PM
Let us know when your 100% out..

hahaha

3Puttpete
12th January 2017, 05:06 PM
Let us know when your 100% out..

*you're

Lagerlover
12th January 2017, 05:07 PM
As soon as you confirm

booo!!

Captain Nemo
12th January 2017, 05:08 PM
Sweet.
Benno, I'm in.
:)

Lagerlover
12th January 2017, 05:11 PM
Sweet.
Benno, I'm in.
:)

Yay!! Gold L.
Brilliant!!

Captain Nemo
12th January 2017, 05:12 PM
Yay!! Gold L.
Brilliant!!
You going Rich, I'll room with you....;)

Lagerlover
12th January 2017, 05:14 PM
You going Rich, I'll room with you....;)

Sounds like a plan mate.

Daves
12th January 2017, 05:19 PM
Let us know when your 100% out..

You may have to define "out".....

Captain Nemo
12th January 2017, 05:21 PM
You may have to define "out".....
Double entendre Dave?

PeteyD
13th January 2017, 05:55 AM
Not for an ex navy lad ...

Dotty
13th January 2017, 06:16 AM
Not for an ex navy lad ...
Is Outcast returning?

I may be tempted, but I don't think the boss will be back in Aus. by then.

Lagerlover
13th January 2017, 07:47 AM
I may be tempted, but I don't think the boss will be back in Aus. by then. Renae Lawrence?

backintheswing
13th January 2017, 08:25 AM
Is Outcast returning?

I may be tempted, but I don't think the boss will be back in Aus. by then.

If your driving, swing past and get me on the way please


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BUSHY
13th January 2017, 08:52 AM
I reckon I might be able to make this. ;)

Ditto.

Dcanto
13th January 2017, 09:52 PM
Ditto. Me too.

SundayHack
13th January 2017, 09:58 PM
Pencil. Not the best time of year for me but we will see what I can do.

shazza_rs
28th February 2017, 09:01 PM
Pencil us in. I'll be a non playing tourist.


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Steve
28th February 2017, 09:15 PM
I may be able to make on of the weekend days


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CanuckDownUnder
30th March 2017, 04:59 AM
Sat and Sunday perhaps

PeteyD
30th March 2017, 05:22 AM
Might make this now. Need pricing ;)

benno_r
30th March 2017, 07:25 PM
Might make this now. Need pricing ;)
Good news! I just need to finalise sleeping arrangements and we good to go!

hippo10
30th March 2017, 09:12 PM
I move away and then you decide to have champs in Cairns!

AndyP
30th March 2017, 10:14 PM
I move away and then you decide to have champs in Cairns!That was the green light that we were waiting for.

PeteyD
31st March 2017, 07:10 PM
Poostar sale on.

They have added an oversize baggage handling fee of $25 a flight. crunts.

PeteyD
6th April 2017, 08:24 PM
And now I am out again we are heading to the land of the rising sun.

Eag's
7th April 2017, 08:09 PM
I have been waiting for this to move North....lock it in Eddie ;)
Plus, I along with Nudgee, are the defending Champs of the Banana Cup :)

benno_r
27th April 2017, 05:33 PM
I have been waiting for this to move North....lock it in Eddie ;)
Plus, I along with Nudgee, are the defending Champs of the Banana Cup :)

Bloody Hell mate, how did I miss news as momentous as this?!?!? Welcome aboard.

benno_r
27th April 2017, 05:42 PM
OK guys, the move to Korea stalled the accommodation front. But I do have some budget numbers if that helps people work out a budget/flights etc.

Accom: Aiming for $100 per night per room. Some rooms fit 2 people, so if you want a roomy $50/night.

Golf (includes prize money):
Friday - Cairns GC - $35 plus $40 for a cart ($20 ea)
Sat - Palmer - $120 inc cart
Sun -Paradise Palms - $110 inc cart
Mon - Half Moon Bay - $40 plus $30 for a cart ($15 ea)

Full announcement follow.

Cheers,
Ben

Iain
28th April 2017, 09:10 AM
Hmmm .... :-k

Dcanto
28th April 2017, 11:27 AM
I'm happy to organize a hit at Gordonvale Golf Club (www.gordonvalegolfclub.com.au) on the Thursday if anyone is keen. There is a comp on so it might be a late opportunity to do some farming (literally) before the Champs.

Gordonvale also has a very highly rated pie shop so I'm sure a pre tee-off visit for a pie or pastry could be arranged.

Courty
28th April 2017, 12:22 PM
I'm happy to organize a hit at Gordonvale Golf Club (www.gordonvalegolfclub.com.au (http://www.gordonvalegolfclub.com.au)) on the Thursday if anyone is keen. There is a comp on so it might be a late opportunity to do some farming (literally) before the Champs.

Gordonvale also has a very highly rated pie shop so I'm sure a pre tee-off visit for a pie or pastry could be arranged.

I might skip the golf and go straight to the pies. :lol:

http://i.imgur.com/vSD8SAX.jpg

mrbluu
28th April 2017, 02:36 PM
I might skip the golf and go straight to the pies. :lol:

http://i.imgur.com/vSD8SAX.jpg

Looks like you already do that :mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

Lagerlover
28th April 2017, 02:41 PM
Looks like you already do that :mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen: #saynotobulimicfatshamers

BUSHY
28th April 2017, 04:18 PM
I might skip the golf and go straight to the pies. :lol:

http://i.imgur.com/vSD8SAX.jpg

... And a sprite[emoji15]

Peppas
28th April 2017, 06:03 PM
I'll be there for Saturday and Sunday. Would appreciate a driver whilst there :)

Sydney Hacker
28th April 2017, 06:33 PM
I might skip the golf and go straight to the pies. :lol:http://i.imgur.com/vSD8SAX.jpg Mushy peas?

benno_r
28th April 2017, 06:33 PM
I'll be there for Saturday and Sunday. Would appreciate a driver whilst there :)
Why aren't you bringing one? I have a spare adams you can use.

Peppas
28th April 2017, 06:44 PM
Why aren't you bringing one? I have a spare adams you can use. It was more of a request for someone to drive me around, but thanks for the offer. What shaft is in it? :)

Courty
28th April 2017, 08:19 PM
Mushy peas?

That's usually what I get, but today I had a bacon, cheese & beef. [emoji41]

benno_r
28th April 2017, 08:29 PM
That's usually what I get, but today I had a bacon, cheese & beef. [emoji41]
I hope that's in order of most quantity in the pie.

KristianJ
28th April 2017, 10:23 PM
Pencil. Will either darken or lighten by the end of May...hopefully the former.

Sydney Hacker
29th April 2017, 06:20 PM
That's usually what I get, but today I had a bacon, cheese & beef. [emoji41] They don't seem to do the mushy pea thing south of the border, which is a great blight on them! With the exception of Harry's cafe de wheels.

oldracer
18th May 2017, 05:18 PM
Heavy pencil

shazza_rs
7th June 2017, 04:07 PM
Sooooooo...... accommodation options???

benno_r
7th June 2017, 04:15 PM
Sooooooo...... accommodation options???

Howdy Shaz,

We had a couple of little hiccups. One gave us the wrong price and one kicked us out as we were an "end of season sports trip".

Anyway, will have confirmation tomorrow, but will be booking 8 rooms.

Each room has 1 king single and 1 queen bed. Rooms have interconnecting access for families (becomes a 2 room facility etc).

$109/night per room including breakfast. So solos $109, sharers $55.

Hotel is 1.5km from city centre on the Cairns esplanade across from the beach. Has parking, a pool/spa, and most importantly, appears to be next to a bottle shop.

Cheers,
Ben

Courty
7th June 2017, 04:55 PM
Hotel is 1.5km from city centre on the Cairns esplanade across from the beach. Has parking, a pool/spa, and most importantly, appears to be next to a bottle shop.

"beach" ;)

benno_r
7th June 2017, 05:04 PM
"beach" ;)
I was thinking from a "bunker" perspective. Not a swimming perspective.

Courty
7th June 2017, 05:29 PM
This ain't Waikiki, there's only mud at low tide. :lol:

backintheswing
7th June 2017, 05:39 PM
This ain't Waikiki, there's only mud at low tide. :lol:

And crocs

mrbluu
7th June 2017, 05:49 PM
And crocs
So we should bring a bbq??😁

benno_r
7th June 2017, 05:51 PM
So we should bring a bbq??😁
Courty already is. Well he knows now anyway!!

AndyP
7th June 2017, 06:23 PM
"Bottle shop"? Do they sell anything but XXXX up there?

backintheswing
7th June 2017, 06:28 PM
"Bottle shop"? Do they sell anything but XXXX up there?

Northern

Dcanto
7th June 2017, 07:27 PM
Northern And Bundy.

BUSHY
7th June 2017, 07:53 PM
Northern

Crisp

Courty
8th June 2017, 06:48 AM
"Bottle shop"? Do they sell anything but XXXX up there?

It's a bottle shop... they sell empty bottles. [emoji6]