Mother's Day @ RBGC - Sunday, 13 May 2012

Bring your Mum to RBGC on Sunday, 13 May and celebrate Mother's Day with a delicious lunch for $30p/p.

Golf Queensland is conducting Club Level Rules Seminar and Exam sessions at nearby Riverlakes GC on the 8^th and 15^th May. They are facilitating these sessions to provide members of South East Brisbane golf clubs with the opportunity to become accredited Club Level Rules officials.

Members are encouraged to register online at www.golfqueensland.org.au

Now these are tough local rules! From 1940

British Golf Rules in 1940
And, you thought you were a tough weather golfer.
This notice posted in war-torn Britain in 1940 for golfers 
with stiff upper lips. 
You have to admit --- these guys really had guts!
German aircraft from Norway would fly on missions to 
northern England ; because of the icy weather conditions, 
the barrels of their guns had a small dab of wax to protect 
them. As they crossed the coast, they would clear their guns
by firing a few rounds at the golf courses. Golfers were 
urged to take cover.

Day books a date for comeback & Reed aims for hat-trick!

JASON Day will have rested his damaged foot for a month when he makes his eagerly-awaited comeback to the PGA Tour on May 3 at the Wells Fargo Championship in North Carolina.

His return date has just been set after a positive update on the recovery of the foot tendon injury that forced his frustrating withdrawal midway through the second round of the US Masters at Augusta National.

Day, currently No.17 in the world rankings, can also solidify his season with good showings in the events that follow at The Players Championship and the HP Byron Nelson Championship, which he won in 2010.

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THERE is an anxious time ahead for Aussie golfer Matthew Giles after drink-driving allegations when he crashed a car into a house in Gilbert, near Phoenix, last week.

The front end of the car went through a wall of the house, fractured a gas pipe and forced the evacuation of several houses.

The Nationwide Tour pro spent a night in jail and faces criminal damage and driving under the influence charges.

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REDLAND Bay-based Heath Reed is aiming for a hat-trick of victories in the Coca-Cola Morobe Open which tees off in Papua New Guinea from Thursday.

Reed moved to Redland Bay in January and regularly takes advantage of the facilities at the go-ahead club.

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FORMER Test cricketer Greg Blewett has earned selection in the South Australian side to contest the Australian interstate teams matches at Royal Adelaide from next Tuesday.

It is a first for Blewett, 40, who plays at Kooyonga where Sir Donald Bradman broke his age on the course late in life. Top amateur Cameron Smith will lead Queensland's defence.

Black Marker Challenge - Friday, 11 May 2012

RACV Royal Pines Resort Black Marker Challenge - Friday, 11 May 2012. 

Over $1500 in prizes* inc:

Best Nett score wins 2 nights accomodation at the beautiful 

RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast.

Other prizes include:

- $100 Sirromet vouchers, $50 BP Vouchers, $50 Good Guys 

Vouchers, wine, beer etc

Beat your handicap and win a Black Marker Challenge Polo 

Shirt.

Tee Times are available on line or phone 32067011 

(*Based on 150 players)

2012 Battle of the Bay Returns - Friday, 18 May 2012

The Battle of the Bay has returned for 2012 between Redland Bay & Carbrook Golf Clubs and is scheduled for Friday, 18 May 2012. RBGC CURRENTLY HOLDS THE TROPHY!!! Which club will reign supreme for 2012?

Round 1 - Friday 18 May– @ Carbrook GC – 12pm SHOTGUN
$25 per person (Inc: burger before game, finger food post game and competition fee)
2 players from each club per group (single stableford medley (men and women))
RBGC members can book online for this event on the RBGC website (as per a normal competition) or call the Redland Bay GC office on 3206 7011 to book your spot.

Brian Hayward Memorial Day (Tuite - Eagleton Challenge), 4 May 2012

Next Friday, 4 May 2012 is the annual memorial event at Redland Bay Golf Club. There are some spots still available in the morning field (6.45am shotgun start)! If you are interested in playing in this massive event, the tee sheet is open on the website. Alternatively, ring the office on 3206 7011. Cost is $20 which include a drink, burger, golf and chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes.
Best Nett will win 1 x Full Time Membership at RBGC (Valued at $1040.00). Many other prizes are up for grabs!

TUITE - EAGLETON CHALLENGE
On the day, there is also a Tuite - Eagleton Challenge. To show your support for the Tuite Team, simply wear a Maroon Shirt and to support the Eagleton Team, simply wear the loudest shirt you own! The top 4 cards from each team will be used to judge the winning team.  

The New Wedding Gazebo @ RBGC

How good does the new wedding gazebo at Redland Bay Golf Club look?

Brian Hayward Memorial Golf Day

In a fortnight, 4 May 2012 is the annual memorial event at Redland Bay Golf Club. There are some spots still available in the morning field (6.45am shotgun start)! If you are interested in playing in this massive event, the tee sheet is open on the website. Alternatively, ring the office on 3206 7011. Cost is $20 which include a drink, burger, golf and chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes.

Ladies Introductory Golf Clinic - Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Our AAA PGA Professional, Shannon Beck is commencing ladies clinics at the Redland Bay Golf Club and you are invited to participate.  Suitable for beginner to the sport of golf, even if you have never played golf but are keen to try… these clinics will be perfect for you.  These clinics will be small groups of ladies and will be shown all aspects of the game.

When: Tuesday, 22 May 2012 
Venue: Redland Bay Golf Club
Time: 11am – 12noon
                           

Cost: $10

After the clinic, our wonderful ladies committee will take you on course for a few holes to get you into the swing of things.

For further information or to register your attendance please contact Stacey Solomon in the office on
32067011 or email at golf@redlandbaygolf.com.au

Songs of the Eagles & Bee Gees coming to RBGC

2012 Division 1 Wrap Up

The end of another pennant season has come and gone. Redland Bay has again, performed admirably and battled hard all season.

As captain, I am proud of the performance, ettiquette and behaviour of all the players.

Over all we have finished 2nd, congratulations to Windaroo GC, our arch rivals, for winning the season and MT Warren following in 3rd.

Redland Bay GC 2012 Pennant Team comprised of Dieter Moeckel, Nick Ball, Adam Decarli, Dane Gilby, Iveon Scott, Nelson Turner, Rob Ramsay, Rob Dempsey, Joe McGahan, Jordy McCarthy, Steve Cairns, Dan Toonan, Darren Imber.

Our Player of the year has gone to Adam Decarli, with a win ratio of 90%.

Darren Imber our Golf manager was fantastic, running the pennants like a well oiled machine.

Special thanks to Redland Bay GC, for their support and facilities.

Aaron Muirhead for his support and enthusiasm for the pennant season.

Col Truswell for his help and presentation of the golf course.

Fitzy for his help and crowd control of members wanting to watch and support the pennant matches.

The pro shop for their support and help over the season. 

Thanks to the members themselves for their patience and giving up a little of their golf course for us to play our pennants.

Of course putting a team together to play at this level requires assistance and sponsorship. We like to take the opportunity to thank the following people and businesses for their valued support.

Major Sponsor Carlton United

Bayside Car Care. Dan Toonan

Conedge Projects 

Mark and Nick Ball Painters

Beckys Pro shop   

Shane Munroe painting

Thanks,
 Dieter Moeckel
Captain Pennant Team.

On Tour with Heath Reed

Hi my name is Heath Reed and I have been a member of the Australian PGA since 2003.

I moved to Redland Bay January 2012 and have played and practice at Redland Bay for a number of years. I am very proud to call it my home course and plan to live here for a long time.

My Career Highlights are

2008 South Australian PGA

2011 Lea Open (PNG)

2012 Lea Open (PNG)

16 PRO AM Wins (QLD,ACT,WA,SA,VIC)

Playing the 3rd round of the Australian PGA with Bubba Watson.

I am currently on the One Asia and Australian Tour. I plan to write a small summary of my life on tour quarterly for the Redland Bay Golf Club Blog.

January Highlights

Quite month only a few events but the highlights were playing with Peter Lonard the last 2 round of the Victorian PGA. It was great to watch how he conducted himself on the course and the professional manner he approached every aspect of his game. I finished 22nd with 72,68,69,71 4 under par.

The other was having a chance to Qualify for this years British Open played at Kingston Heath. I was coming 3rd after the first round with a 2under 70 but had 76 in the second round playing in the strongest winds I have ever played in finishing 12th with only the top 3 qualifying.

February Highlights

Taking 6 members of Redland Bay and a Kiwi to tackle the sand belts of Melbourne. We played Woodlands, Southern and Yarra Yarra with Tony De Luca winning the event. It was a great trip with good weather the boys really enjoyed the experience of playing the sandbelts.

Steve Cairns caddied for me at Towoomba in the QLD PGA and I was coming 3rd after the first round with a 4 under 68 but faded away toand due to bad weather the event was shortened to 3 rounds leaving Steve and I playing lots of chess on a large board they had in the club house. Wasn't the most exciting weekend and eventual I finished 42nd on even par.

Royal Pines Pro Am was my best golf for the month finishing 6th with scores of 66,70,69 totaling 11under par.

Other Results for Feb

Victoria PGA  M/C

Lakelands Pro Am 2nd with 5 under 67.

March Highlights

Conducted another trip to Melbourne with 6 Redland Bay members and a good friend from Rockhampton who took them all to the cleaners winning the event. Once again the course were fantastic and a good time had by all.

Played in the NZ PGA at the Hills course in Queenstown. The course was fantastic and the weather was perfect. My scores we erratic with 74,70,77,69 finishing 49th two over par.

Quite time of the year for me as my main events are from September through to December.

My schedule for the next 3 months is of to PNG for the Lea Open 100k and PNG Open 130k (Port Moresby) leaving April 23rd. Hoping I can win my 3rd Lea Open in a row and win the PNG open after finishing 2nd last year.

Then of to the QLD mining towns in May for six two round events each around 20k over 3 weeks. 

Heath Reed

PGA Touring Professional

ONE DAY SALE of Social 18 Holes of Golf @ RBGC

Thursday, 12 April 2012, we are having a one day sale on 18 holes of social golf! These vouchers for one round of golf (not available for play on Saturdays) will have an expiry date of 11 July 2012! This round of golf sale price is $20 per person (normal price $35) and will be available for one day ONLY, being Thursday, 12 April 2012. To secure your round/s, please phone the Redland Bay Golf Club office on 3206 7011 and mention this offer! A great idea for a gift!

Only 1 Full Time Membership left at RBGC

As of today, there is only 1 full time (7 day) membership available at the Redland Bay Golf Club! If you are interested in joining this wonderful club, please call 3206 7011 as once this final membership is sold, the 7 day membership category will be closed!

Holden Scramble coming to RBGC - 16 May 2012

RBGC is hosting a Holden Scramble Event on Wednesday, 16 May 2012. 

Tee times available are from 6.18-7.54am & 10.48- 12.18pm. 

Cost for this event is $35.00 (RBGC Members) and $40.00 (Non RBGC Members). 

Each player receives 6 Callaway Diablo Golf Balls, $550 Cashback Offer from Holden & other special promotions.

The tee sheet is now open for bookings or phone the office on 3206 7011.

Wedding Gazebo Dining at RBGC

Bookings are now being taken for the RBGC Dining Experience (Up to 16 people) in the new Gazebo by the lake. There are 2 course (4 choices of Main & dessert) and 3 course (4 choices of each) plated dinner options available.

2 courses from $45.00pp

3 courses from $55.00pp

This would be a perfect venue for an intimate party or to simply get together with friends.

To book, please phone Fiona on (07) 3206 7011.

Songs of the Eagles & Bee Gees Tribute Band Coming to RBGC

On Friday, 22 June 2012, the magical songs from the Eagles & Bee Gees will sound through the Redland Bay Golf Club. This will be a wonderful night of music and food for $25.00 per person which includes a delicious buffet dinner. Doors will open at 6pm with the buffet available from 6.30pm. Entertainment will commence at 7.30pm. Bookings will not last for this show so book early to avoid missing out! Phone 3206 7011 to book your seats.

THE SONG’S OF THE EAGLES

 THE SONG’S OF THE EAGLES, fills the musical void left behind when the world's much-loved rock superstars, The Eagles, disbanded in 1982.

From the '70s through to the '80s, The Eagles were a major force in the world music scene. They were heaped with Gold and Platinum Records, showered with awards, and struggled to keep up with demand for product and live appearances, a strain that many say led to their break-up.

Now three highly respected, multi-talented musicians present THE SONG’S OF THE EAGLES , a faithful recreation of The Eagles' timeless hits, in a show that salutes the talent and musicianship of the original members. THE SONG’S OF THE EAGLES focuses on The Eagle's Hell Freezes Over Tour of the early '90s, capturing the an era when The Eagle's music undeniably transcended the boundaries of rock, R&B and country.

THE SONG’S OF THE EAGLES is an exciting showcase of all the chart-toppers, such as Take it Easy, One of These Nights, Take it to the Limit, Heartache Tonight, Hotel California, Lyin' Eyes, Witchy Woman, New Kid In Town, Tequila Sunrise, Desperado, Best of My Love and Life in the Fast Lane, as well as more recent releases, Get Over It and Love Will Keep Us Alive. The group also performs selected solo hits of 1971 founding members Don Henley and Glen Frey, and Joe Walsh, who joined The Eagles in 1975. The music of The Eagles touched the hearts of a generation. If you enjoyed life in the fast lane in the '70s, or simply yearn for a night at the Hotel California, don't miss this amazing multi media show.

THE SONG’S OF THE BEE GEES

 Barry Gibb along with his twin brothers Robin and Maurice, began in the Sixties as Australia's answer to The Beatles, and in the Seventies were the inspiration behind a global passion for disco music.

Today, no party is complete without them & no night on the town can end without hearing at least one of their harmony laden tracks. The Bee Gees music is 'timeless', and fans around the world constantly crave the opportunity to hear their songs performed live. This amazing recreation of The Bee Gees music is based on the 1997 One Night Only concert in Las Vegas, and the highly acclaimed live recording of that concert later released on DVD.

This show's playlist has been hailed as the definitive collection of Bee Gees hits, and includes best loved songs such as Massachusetts, Words, Spicks and Specks, Tragedy, I Started a Joke, How Deep Is Your Love, Run to Me, along with disco tracks, Night Fever, Stayin' Alive and You Should Be Dancin'. This show also present a touching tribute to the two lost Gibb brothers, Andy and Maurice.

Happy Easter!

I would like to wish all of our members (both golfing and social) a safe and happy Easter! Hope you all enjoy some delicious chocolate over the break! If you are looking at ways to burn off some of the Easter cheer, we have our Easter Cup commencing tomorrow through to Monday! Ring the pro shop on 3206 7011 to book your tee time! Have a great Easter and long weekend! Aaron