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

[damoocow]

I'm out. My Qld Champs streak will end at 11.

OMG - what is going on.....

[damoocow]

Great work Benno.
Have played all those courses and liked them all.
Am in for Sat and Sun at least, will need to see about the Friday yet. [Want to - love Maryborough GC]
Not sure about accom. yet.
Also for people driving back to Brisbane - Isis GC at Childers is worth stopping for.

[benno_r]

Great work Benno.
Have played all those courses and liked them all.
Am in for Sat and Sun at least, will need to see about the Friday yet. [Want to - love Maryborough GC]
Not sure about accom. yet.
Also for people driving back to Brisbane - Isis GC at Childers is worth stopping for.

Welcome aboard!

Isis is a neat little country 9 holer. If we get enough interest might be able to extend a room or 2 @ CC and play an early morning round there Monday.

[SundayHack]

I'll take a works burger hold the Monday at this stage though.

[benno_r]

I'll take a works burger hold the Monday at this stage though.

Updated and welcome aboard!

[Captain Nemo]

Interested, but I'd need to really sit down and work things out, preferably when I'm not drinking (obviously not tonight)

[benno_r]

Interested, but I'd need to really sit down and work things out, preferably when I'm not drinking (obviously not tonight)

Too easy Capt'n.

If you need somewhere to stay in transit, I'll make some room for you.

[SundayHack]

Interested, but I'd need to really sit down and work things out, preferably when I'm not drinking (obviously not tonight)

Best decision are made under the influence. Man up. In or out

[markTHEblake]

I like the idea of this, It would be worthwhile hiring a bus from brisbane, just need to find a sober driver.....

[benno_r]

I like the idea of this, It would be worthwhile hiring a bus from brisbane, just need to find a sober driver.....

We did kick around the idea of a Brissy minibus, but we saw 2 issues:

1. It's Ozgolf, and organising a group of Ozgolfers is like trying to herd wild rhinocerus.
2. It's Ozgolf, couldn't think of a sober driver.

If you can get one together though mtb, it would be a great idea I reckon.

[Ned]

I like the idea of this, It would be worthwhile hiring a bus from brisbane, just need to find a sober driver.....

With a Drivers Authorisation.

[markTHEblake]

1. It's Ozgolf, and organising a group of Ozgolfers is like trying to herd wild rhinocerus.

. That's true but as we have learned long ago, just do it dont discuss it, bus leaves at X time, cost X bucks

2. It's Ozgolf, couldn't think of a sober driver.

without a bus we need many sober drivers, probably 10.

If you can get one together though mtb, it would be a great idea I reckon.

I have no contacts nor a license, .it may work better organising a bus from Maryborough from Friday PM only. Maybe then cost effective to hire a driver

[oldracer]

Need the Naga Bus

[benno_r]

Need the Naga Bus

Yep, see you on the 29th! 😊

[Eag's]

Count me in, I am overdue to attend a Champs

[goughy]

I like the idea of this, It would be worthwhile hiring a bus from brisbane, just need to find a sober driver.....

Bugger I can't make it! Would have had 10 of us covered!

[benno_r]

Count me in, I am overdue to attend a Champs

Done, put you down for Fri Sat Sun golf, 2 nights room and no cart Bargara.

Happy with that?

[Eag's]

Sounds good benno.

[nudgee]

benno

I will come up for this one and I think Ploppy Pat is in too - will confirm and come back to you.

[PeteyD]

Excellent

[Jarro]

Going to try and book some leave so i can make this.
Will try and find out today.

[PeteyD]

Excellent!

[benno_r]

benno

I will come up for this one and I think Ploppy Pat is in too - will confirm and come back to you.

Going to try and book some leave so i can make this.
Will try and find out today.

Excellent lads, let me know ASAP and I'll get you in the mix.

Cheers,
Ben

[benno_r]

First round of deposits received - thanks guys!

And just a reminder - I will need full name, club and GL at some stage. So far have:
3pp, Ferrins, Peppas, Shane788

Can everyone remember to send through (at your leisure of course).

[benno_r]

Update: Maryborough capped @ 24. 1st group off at 11:00.