2015 QLD Champs – 29-31 May – Official Thread

[benno_r]

Time is upon us again for the famed OZgolf Qld Champs, and as the Barnum Brothers may have said, we are “taking the show on the road”!

The prestigous Duncan Bennett Memorial Trophy will again be up for grabs as golfers across the country compete to be Qld's top Ozgolfer.

Past Winners:
2004: Iain
2005: GazGolf
2006: DC68
2007: BrisVegas
2008: Davemason
2009: PeteThePilot
2010: Oxy
2011: Nudgee
2012: Ferrins
2013: Marto65
2014: DaveS
2015: Could it be YOU??

Accommodation:
Friday and Saturday night

http://www.coralcovegolfclub.com/resort
$320 for 2 nights in a villa (2br 1 bath - sleeps up to 4 - self contained) - That's a stella $40/night per person
$540 for 2 nights in a condo (3br 3bath - sleeps up to 7 – self contained) - That's also an awesome $39/night per person
There is a restaurant / tavern on site, as well as a pool, BBQ’s and tennis courts.

I have reserved 5 villas (20 people). If you want to share with less than a full quota, you are probably best booking another villa / condo yourself. Also, the accommodation is a 2 night deal, so cheap rates are valid only for the 2 night stay.

For those thinking of taking the family and want their own digs, resort can be contacted on 1800 356 722

I also have room for 8 at my place for those who want to break the return trip up Sunday night.

The Golf:
(All golf to be prebooked and includes fees for prizes (overall / NTP etc).)

Friday: One of Country Queensland’s finest: Maryborough golf club. We will be playing in the Friday Stableford Comp. 11:00am tee - 6 groups booked
http://www.maryboroughgolfclub.com/

$35 walking only (carts are all booked out).

Note: Maryborough is a 3hr from Brisbane Airport. We will be heading to Coral Cove after the round – approx. 90min

Saturday: Change of plans - Bargara may have forgotten this day was ladies club champs, but Rum City's finest - Bundaberg GC has stepped up to the challenge, and is going out of their way to look after us.
http://www.bundaberggolfclub.com.au/

Tee tee start - single stableford from 11:00am.

$40 + $17 ea for cart (optional).

Note: Bundaberg is approx. 4.5hrs from Brisbane Airport, and 20min from Coral Cove

Sunday: Did anybody say Par 6? We head to the home of the 2015 QLD Champs - Coral Cove Resort. approx 7:30am tee.
http://www.coralcovegolfclub.com/golf-course

Social round only:
$55 Inc compulsory cart for those staying onsite
$65 Inc compulsory cart for those not staying onsite

Monday: Not a lot of Monday comp rounds, but Royal Gympie and Cooroy are on the drive home, or the Sunshine Coast with its many courses is a small detour. I will get more information together pending interest. (Pay on the day)

NOTE: All golf to be prebooked and includes fees for prizes (overall / NTP etc). I will register interest below and deposit / payments paid early would be most appreciated. Some people may get cheaper rates for reciprocal etc, I will adjust accordingly ON THE DAY if applicable, and refund then.

Course ratings:
Maryborough GC – White Par 70, Scr 69, Slope 119
Bundaberg GC – White Par 71, Scr 69, Slope 118
Coral Cove – Blue Par 71, Scr 70, Slope 129


Additional Information:
Flight Information:
Flying into Brisbane leaves drives as above.
Flying into Sunshine Coast - 2hrs to Maryborough, 3.5hrs to Coral Cove. Good option as cheap flights from Melb / Sydney
Flying into Hervey Bay - 30min to Maryborough, 1.5hrs to Coral Cove. Flights not as cheap. Direct to Brisbane or Sydney. Sydney times aren't golf freindly.
Flying into Bundaberg - 75min to Maryborough, 15min to Coral Cove. Direct to Brisbane and connections only.

And a map to help out:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?m...k.kl-RFx1ICgSw

And the fine print:
1. You will not be considered as entered until you supply your Full name, club and Golflink.
2. Deposits (min 20%) to be paid by end March. Remaining by end April. Late entries will be accepted pending availability.
3. All rounds for championship purposes will be scored as stableford.
4. We do this for fun, so don't be a dick if we don't quite have what you want, or you don't like it.

Payment by bank transfer - Please leave your user name and QLD as the message ie "QLD - Peppas"

 

Bank: Bankwest
A/C: Benjamin Reed
BSB: 303 092
A/c #: 5689339

Player	Fri Golf $35	Sat Golf $40	Sun Golf $55/$65	Mon Golf	Sat Cart $17	Fri Accomm. $40	Sat Accomm. $40	Owe	Paid	Comments
	(Max 24) 11	16	16	4	9	12	12	$210	$2928
Benno_r	Y	Y	Y ($55)	Y	N	Y	Y	$0	$210
AndyP	N	Y	Y ($55)	N	N	N	N (w/ SundayHack)	$0	$175
3pp	Y	Y	Y ($55)	N	Y	Y	Y	$0	$227
Damoocow	N	Y	Y ($55)	N	N	Y	Y	$0	$175
Davemason	N	Y	Y Mem.	N	N	N	N	$0	$55	No accomm req'd
Daves	Y	Y	Y ($55)	N	Y	Y	Y	$0	$227	DEFENDING CHAMP!!!!!
Ferrins	Y	Y	Y ($55)	N	N	Y	Y	$0	$210
jimandr	Y	Y	Y ($55)	Y	Y	Y ($80)	Y ($80)	$0	$307	Own room in villa (maybe)
Lagerlover	Y	Y	Y ($55)	N	Y	Y	Y	$0	$227
Nudgee	Y	Y	Y ($55)	Y	Y	Y ($80)	Y ($80)	$0	$307
Peppas	Y	Y	Y ($55)	N	N	Y	Y	$0	$210
Peter_RS	N	Y	Y ($55)	N	Y	Y	Y	$40	$152
Ploppy Pat	Y	Y	Y ($55)	Y	Y	Y ($80)	Y ($80)	$0	$307
Shane788	Y	Y	Y ($55)	N	N	N	N	$130	$0	No accomm req'd
Shazza_RS	N	Y	Y ($55)	N	Y	Y	Y	$40	$152
SundayHack	Y	Y	Y ($55)	N	Y	N	N	$0	$147

Friday Draw:
Maryborough GC-1st tee (times a a little flexible - no timesheet for Fridays)

11:30: Benno_r, Nudgee, Daves

11:37: Peppas, Ferrins, Ploppy Pat

11:44: SundayHack, Lagerlover, 3puttpete, Jimandr

[shazza_rs]

So as it stands right now, going to book a fifth Villa for Saturday night only:

AndyP
PeteRS
ShazRS

You 3 happy with that?

All good here. Thanks!

[PeteyD]

Sorry guys I am definitely out now. Have a great time.

[benno_r]

Sorry guys I am definitely out now. Have a great time.

Damn shame Pete, refund has been sent.

For every one else we have 3 spots left for the big show.

Surely there is 3 people out there we can get on board???

[AndyP]

donut?

[benno_r]

Too cold for me

Better?

champs weather 2.JPG

[AndyP]

Is the gross prize, Shane788's to lose?

[AndyP]

FFS! My Newcastle trip just got postponed for two weeks, so I could have done an extended Champs weekend after all. I'll just leave things how they are though.

I won't be playing this weekend, so it will be 6 weeks without playing by the time I walk onto the first tee at Bundy. Fore left! Maybe I should over to the Nudgee GC range in a lunch break.

How is everyone else travelling?

[SundayHack]

We just had our pro am week up here. So have had 3 solid days of golf and drinking. Feeling it this morning. Perfect warm up.

[Peppas]

I feel like I haven't touched my golf clubs in ages

I played last weekend though.

Must be all the drinking I've been doing lately...

[Peppas]

Or maybe I really am just getting old...

[benno_r]

A bit more money has been recived. Welldone to those who have paid.

Public name and shame - still waiting on payments from:
Davemason
Lucasto23
Pete_RS
Shane788
Shazza_RS

And still chasing club / golflink details from:
Nudgee
Lucasto23

Still able to take a few more bodies QLDer's. 3 more gives us 5 champs groups.

All those filthy rich NQ people, surely 3 of them could charter a plane down together....

[Davemason]

A bit more money has been recived. Welldone to those who have paid.

Public name and shame - still waiting on payments from:
Davemason
Lucasto23
Pete_RS
Shane788
Shazza_RS

And still chasing club / golflink details from:
Nudgee
Lucasto23

Still able to take a few more bodies QLDer's. 3 more gives us 5 champs groups.

All those filthy rich NQ people, surely 3 of them could charter a plane down together....

PM sent re payment .

[benno_r]

PM sent re payment .

Excellent, thanks Dave - 1 down 4 to go...

[peter_rs]

Check the bank but I can pm you too

[benno_r]

Thanks RS's - $$$ recieved!

And "name and shame" might have been a bit harsh. Apologies to all for that.

In spirit of QLD champs I'll buy you all a Powers Bitter.

[peter_rs]

I would have expected better from the host area

[benno_r]

Bundaberg Ginger Beer, then Powers Bitter.

Spose they make a fair bit of carburetor cleaner up there too.

[AndyP]

Bargara Brewery.

[3Puttpete]

I'll have their powerses if they don't want em

[3Puttpete]

Warm up done. Next round, Maryborough.

[Peppas]

My warmup is tomorrow...

Maybe Sunday too if I can find a game and I'm physically able to play

[shazza_rs]

Played pennant today. Playing tomorrow and then pennant next Friday before we drive up.

[Peppas]

Played pennant today. Playing tomorrow and then pennant next Friday before we drive up.

Shazza must be the fave

[benno_r]

Shazza must be the fave

Always ends up being that way.

[AndyP]

Shaz had her chance last year and choked. There's no recovering from that.