April 2012 Events Calendar

Easter Trading at RBGC

The pro shop is open as normal over the Easter period including Good Friday. The Easter Cup will be played as per previous years over 3 rounds being Saturday, Sunday & Monday.

Kitchen open times will be as follows:

Good Friday - Closed

Saturday - 7am to 8pm

Sunday - 10am to 3pm

Monday - 10am to 5pm

Bar service times will be as follows:

Good Friday - Closed

Saturday - 9am to late

Sunday - 9am to 6pm

Monday - 9am to 6pm

Happy Easter to all RBGC Members and visitors!

Course Closure - Sunday, 1 April 2012

This Sunday, 1 April 2012 the course is closed due to the Golf Qld Men's & Ladies Foursomes Championship being held over 36 holes.

Putt for Ca$h & Monster Meat Tray Raffle - Tomorrow Night!

Tomorrow night (Friday, 30 March 2012) from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, we are holding the 1st PUTT FOR CA$H event where you have a chance to win $250 cash. It is $5 to enter which gives you 5 attempts. If you feel your putter is working for you, come down and have a crack!

On the night, we will also be holding the MONSTER MEAT TRAY RAFFLES with 6 huge meat trays up for grabs plus other prizes. Tickets will be available on the night from 5pm at reception. There will be 2 draws during the night, one at 6.30pm (2 trays plus other prizes) and the second draw at 8.00pm (4 trays plus other prizes).

Live entertainment also on the night by Dakota Striplin from 6.30pm.

 Bookings are recommended! Hope to see you here!

New & Exciting 2-4-1 Menu coming to RBGC

This fantastic new dinner menu will be available from Wednesday, 4 April 2012

Pelican by the lake!

You may have noticed over the last month that a pelican found its way to the back of the lake opposite to the 1st tee. This figure is a 1m high sculpture fabricated from 1mm copper sheet.
This excellent, life like work is that of Ralph Woodforth, an exhibiting artist and RBGC member.
The sculpture was donated to the club from Ralph in appreciation of the many years of enjoyment spent golfing at the course. Thank you very much Ralph!

RBGC Div 1 Pennants Update - 24 March 2012

After a disappointing loss to Windaroo GC a few weeks ago, our RBGC Div 1 Pennants team has bounced back to record a solid win against Windaroo at the Redland Bay Golf Club on the weekend defeating them 4 & 2. Well done again boys!

Thank You!

I would like to thank the many RBGC members that have passed on well wishes and congratulations to my wife and myself for the arrival of our new family addition, Levi James that was born on Tuesday, 14 March at 2.39pm coming in at a health 7 pounds.

 

A special thank you goes to the ladies committee and lady members for the lovely bunch of flowers that were presented to me on Tuesday. Both myself and my wife Kim really appreciated the thought!   Aaron

RBGC Sunday Kitchen Open Times

From April 2012, the kitchen will revert back to closing at 3pm on Sundays. Unfortunately, this is due to lack of sales from 3pm to 6pm. The exception will be one Sunday a month, there will be a BBQ held on the deck for the Sunday players. However, if this activity continues with decreasing sales, we will have no option but to stop it also. 

RCC Mosquito & Midgee Petition

With the unsettled weather we have been receiving, there has been an increase in the mosquito & midgee colonies on course which is affecting the experience of all members and guests. In an effort to have the Redland City Council provide another treatment, we are required to deliver a signed petition to the council that hopefully will result in action. If you would like to help out, please see the office staff and sign the petition ASAP as the more signatures the better!

7 Day Memberships @ RBGC - Only 10 Remaining!

The club has seen an impressive increase in  golfing memberships to date in excess of 10% compared to the same period in 2011 which is spread across all categories. Therefore, the 7 day memberships at the club are close to being full with only 10 spots left. In an effort to fill our remaining 7 day memberships and close this category, we are offering an incentive to current RBGC members that provide details of a prospective member (7 & 6 Day) that then joins the club - a $100 club card (which can be spent at the bistro or bar). Any new member that joins by 20 April 2012, will receive a FREE RBGC Members Hat and a RBGC Polo Shirt (Value $70) - 7 Day Membership cost - $541.90 (Till 30 Sept 2012)

Part Time Members (6 Day - Sun - Fri) cost is $451.90 (Till 30 Sept 2012). Any Part Time member that join prior to 20 April 2012 will receive a $50 club card (which can be spent at the bistro or bar).

If you have a membership lead, please contact Phil in the office on (07) 3206 7011.

RBGC Div 1 Pennants Update

The RBGC faced off against Logan City GC in the Division 1 pennants draw today at the club. The RBGC team had another massive win, defeating Logan 6 & 1. Well done again boys!

Queensland Golf Industry Unites

In QLD golf’s night of nights 350 guests attended the 2011 Queensland Golf Industry Awards and PGA Trainee Graduation at the Sebel Citigate in Brisbane last Tuesday night.

It was the final step for the 26 trainee professionals who as the graduating class of 2011, officially became full members of the PGA of Australia. Bearing witness to their achievements were many proud family and friends who have supported them in their journey along with many PGA professionals whose ranks was the ultimate goal.

“On behalf of all the graduating Trainees I thank all the PGA professionals who have provided us with the opportunity to fulfil our dream, and to our families and friends, we couldn’t have achieved this without your encouragement” said QLD PGA Trainee Captain Paul Hayden.

In an amazing individual effort, Hayden himself again impressed on the evening taking out the QLD PGA Trainee of the Year honours. This comes on the back of also being awarded the Australian PGA Trainee of the Year, becoming the first trainee in the history of the award to top both the academic rankings and playing averages in the same year.

Those attending were also reminded of how the Queensland golf industry has bounced back after the disasters of the state wide floods in early 2011. It was a worthy tribute that recognised the efforts of the countless staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly to get their golf courses back in playing condition after such devastation.

The winner of the QLD PGA Club Professional of the Year was Virginia Golf Club’s Shayn Barnham who paid tribute to his fellow nominees.

“To be accepting this award when you know any of those nominated are worthy of winning is quite an honour” said Barnham. “I have an amazing relationship with every member of the Virginia Golf Club Management and Board and therefore this award is as much theirs as it is mine”

The honour of QLD PGA Teaching Professional of the Year was taken out by Lakelands Golf Club Teaching Professional David Nable who was recognised for his outstanding efforts, having had success by not only coaching the 2011 Female QLD Amateur Champion Saki Suzuki, the 2011 QLD PGA Rookie of the Year Kevin Lee but also coaching Shiho Oyama who was a winner on the LPGA Tour in the US during 2011.

The prestigious QLD PGA Tournament of the Year was awarded to the popular Pat O’Driscoll Real Estate/ Tropical Auto Group Golf Classic. The $100,000 in prizemoney that is offered always puts the highly regarded tournament in with a chance, though it was just the event’s 3rd win of the award in it’s 19 year history.

In addition to sitting on an array of district/golf club committees and boards, Neil Dougherty was recognised for his long standing commitment to the game of golf via his contribution to the Mackay Pro Am and as such, was presented with the 2011 QLD PGA Chairman’s Award. Neil’s dedication to the Mackay Golf Club extended to him being General Manager at the time of his retirement though it was his work with the Mackay Pro Am which has been going since 1986 which amplified him becoming him a very worthy winner.

“Just to be involved with our great game is reward in itself but to be recognised in front of so many people who are just as passionate about the game of golf as I am, is quite incredible’ said Dougherty.

Redland Bay Golf Club’s General Manager Aaron Muirhead was awarded the GMAQ Manager of the Year Award for not only his dedication to the club and members, but also for his community work which, after giving generously to the Flood Relief efforts, saw him be recognised with a Queensland Premier’s Disaster Hero Award.
Cameron Smith and Ashley Ono again were recognised for their outstanding achievements winning the Male & Female Amateur of the Year Awards. Both players have had an amazing past 12 months representing both their state and their nation.

Other notable award winners include the PGA IGI Excellence in Education Award winner James Tucker, Golf Supplier of the Year winners Toro Australia and City Golf Club who, after staging a successful QLD PGA Championship just two weeks ago, were awarded GMAQ Queensland Golf Club of the Year.

Below is a list of all of the nominees and eventual award winners:

QLD PGA Regional Tournament of the Year
Finalists: Xstrata Glenden Pro Am
Blackwater Mineworkers Club Pro Am
Meng Group Tyre and Mechanical City of Mackay Pro Am
Ian Weigh Motors Rockhampton Pro Am
Pat O’Driscoll Real Estate/Tropical Auto Group Golf Classic
Winner: Blackwater Mineworkers Club Pro Am

QLD PGA Metropolitan Tournament of the Year
Finalists: Dental Solutions Tewantin Noosa Pro Am
Bartons/BMD Wynnum Pro Am
FKP Peregian Springs Open
Norris Motor Group Royal Queensland Cup
Metropolitan Funerals Brisbane Invitational Pro Am
Winner: Bartons/BMD Wynnum Pro Am

QLD PGA Resort Tournament of the Year
Finalists: Hi-Lite Pro Am (RACV Royal Pines Resort)
Pat O’Driscoll Real Estate/Tropical Auto Group Golf Classic (Capricorn Resort)
Australian 4 Ball Pro-Am Championship (RACV Royal Pines Resort)
Peter Senior Charity Pro Am (Links Hope Island)
P.I.S. Players Championship (RACV Royal Pines Resort)
Winner: Australian 4 Ball Pro-Am Championship

Golf Print QLD PGA Tournament of the Year
Finalists: Australian 4 Ball Pro Am Championship
Bartons/BMD Wynnum Pro Am
Coca Cola Morobe Open
Pat O’Driscoll Real Estate / Tropical Auto Group Golf Classic
South Pacific Export Papua New Guinea Open
Winner: Pat O'Driscoll Real Estate / Tropical Auto Group Golf Classic

QLD PGA Club Professional of the Year
Nominees: Chris & Matt Britnell (City Golf Club)
Shannon Beck (Redland Bay Golf Club)
Shayn Barnham (Virginia Golf Club)
Tony Di Tommaso (Carbrook Golf Club)
Winner: Shayn Barnham (Virginia Golf Club)

QLD PGA Teaching Professional of the Year
Nominees: Grant Field (Twin Waters Golf Academy)
Jim Barden (Victoria Park Golf Complex)
David Nable (Lakelands Golf Club)
Lee Harrington (Palm Meadows Driving Range)
Winner: David Nable (Lakelands Golf Club)

Platinum Partner Program QLD PGA Rookie of the Year
Winner: Kevin Lee

QLD Sunshine Tour Order of Merit Winner
Winner: Luke Paroz

QLD PGA Chairman’s Award
Winner: Neil Dougherty

QLD PGA Trainee Order of Merit Winner
Winner: Sam Eaves

QLD PGA Trainee of the Year
Winner: Paul Hayden

PGA IGI Excellence in Golf Education Award
Winner: James Tucker

Toro Superintendents Golf Course Turf Apprentice of the Year
Winner: Nicholas Reeve – Murwillumbah Golf Club

Simplot Partners Assistant Superintendent Recognition Award
Winners: Ray Lawrence – Brisbane Golf Club
Matthew Duff – Bonville Golf Club
James Gordon – Sanctuary Cove Country Club

Chesterfield / John Deere Superintendents Achievement Award
Winner: Ben Tilley – Headland Golf Club

Superintendents Industry Recognition Award
Winner: Pat Pauli – Horton Park Golf Club

GMAQ Manager of the Year
Winner: Aaron Muirhead

GMAQ Golf Club of the Year
Winner: City Golf Club

Club Super Volunteer of the Year
Winner: Ruth Hungerford

Golf Queensland Junior Male Amateur Golfer of the Year
Winner Kade McBride

Golf Queensland Junior Female Amateur Golfer of the Year
Winner Jaimee Dougan

Golf Queensland Male Amateur Golfer of the Year
Winner: Cameron Smith

Golf Queensland Female Amateur Golfer of the Year
Winner: Ashley Ona

Golf Supplier of the Year
Nominees: Acushnet
Coca Cola
Schweppes
Toro Australia
Srixon
Winner: Toro Australia

QLD PGA Awards 2012

Congratulations to Toowoomba City Golf Club for being awarded the coveted award of 2011 QLD PGA Metropolitan Golf Club of the Year at the recent industry awards.

Greens Reno's & Cart Paths

Our greens renovations have been completed this week. Once again, a great job has been done by our greens staff, Max and the team. While this work was being done, many of the cart paths were bitumened on course which has made massive improvement to the driving surface. A huge thanks to Col Truswell for organising this work!

Big Friday Parma Night & CHIP FOR CASH this Friday

BBQ & Tunes on the Deck this Sunday

RBGC v Carbrook GC Division 1 Pennants today

The RBGC Division 1 Pennants team faced off against the Carbrook GC team today at RBGC. Our team managed to record a comprehensive victory over our neighbours 7 - 0! The result is a massive win and Congratulations to the RBGC team! Aaron

Division 1 Pennants Update

The pennant season has been up and down. The season has taken a turn, we had have 2 losses in a row. First at Windaroo and then at home against Mt Warren. This week at home we hope to turn the season around and beat Carbrook. We beat Carbrook away, in a close one, and hope to do the same at Redland Bay GC. The new look team has battled hard with good results, and some very close losses. Our pennants Manager had to fill in for 2 matches with some very late pull outs whitch could not be helped, with good results, thanks Daz. A big thanks to the club and its members for letting us play in their fields on the Saturdays. The course has been in great condition and a big thanks to Trussy and the greens staff. Fitzy has also worked hard to manage the working together of the pennants and the members, and is doing a great job as a hands on captain. Thanks to all our sponsors and supporters, we will battle hard and tough for the rest of the season. Yours Dieter Pennant Captain Darren Pennant Manager

Golf Etiquette 101

When Lightning is near!

Danny Mayers Band at RBGC on Friday, 23 March 2012

Limited seats left for this event! Ring (07)32067011 to book your seat.

Course Renovations - 12 & 13 March

 Course renovations have been scheduled for 12 & 13 March but due to this one only being a light reno, it is anticipated that the full 18 holes will be available for play on Wednesday, 14 March 2012. The tee sheet for Wednesday is now open

Big Friday Parma Night & 'Chip For Cash' - 16 March 2012

The next "BIG FRIDAY PARMA" night is scheduled for Friday, 16 March and to add some spice to the night, we are also hosting our 1st "CHIP FOR CASH" night where there will be $500 cash up for grabs.  Come along to get a tender homemade chicken parma with your choice of topping with 8 different toppings to choose from. Bookings are recommended on (07) 3206 7011.

Hope to see you at the club!