Spring Carnival - Bargara Day 3
The final SC day at Bargara with the same unusual winds from the north, saw our visitors adapting a little better than the locals. 67 Ladies and 104 Men took on our short but testing course. Bargara producing only 3 winners out of the 12. Chris Wake(38) stuttered home in A grade after 23 pts on the front 9, beating JB Bell(36) by 2. Other winners in the Men were all visitors, B Grade going to Greg Voss(35)(Gainsborough) pipping Robert Heaney(34)(HB) by 1, thanks to a 3 pointer on the 18th. Theo Poelstra(40) posted the best score of the day, winning C grade, with Alan Dwyer(36) from Tallebudgera on the Gold Coast, (sorry Alan, I'm a POM and had to look that up), as runner up. For the girls, Bargara lady Christine Parkinson(39) continued her good form producing the girl's best score of the day beating Shirley Lathouras(38)(Meadowbrook) by 1 - runner up 2 days in a row Shirley! Teena Poelstra(34c/b)(Bundy) made it a family affair by winning a tight B Grade - nice birdie on 13 Teena, Sandy Lockhard - yesterday's B Grade winner, also scoring 34c/b for 2nd place. In C Grade Susan LeMarrec(38)(Caloundra) took the honours beating our President Shirley Leacy(35) by 3. Day 3's photo of the day is of the 2 girls who made the Carnival at Bargara happen. Wendy, from the Wide Bay, and Sue our own Vets Golf Admin have worked their tails off putting this event together against the odds. So, next time you see either of them a word of appreciation for all their hard work would not go amiss. Our Vice Captain Dennis Gaylard had a word in my ear about not getting a mention for his 35 points on Day 2. Sorry Dennis, I'll give you a mention now for your well-deserved 28 points today. Good luck to those travelling on to Bundy, Hervey Bay and Maryborough - it's been great having you.
Spring Carnival raffle results.
Day 3
No. 387 $100 Robert Craig
No. 327 $50 Joe Heness
No. 169 $30 Graham Bell
No. 337 $20 Teena Poelstra
No. 135 $20 David Neill
No. 065 $20 Gay Bartholomew
No. 365 $10 Grant Airey
No. 166 $10 Graham Bell
No. 029 $10 Denzel Pugin
No. 068 $5 David Webb
2026 Class Of '46
This month the Class of ’46 held their annual get together. Meeting since the inaugural celebration back in 2016, this was a special “80th Year” edition. Most of them are still gracing our golf course on Vets Competition day and two-time winner in the last two weeks, Ross Hunter shows it’s never too late to play some great golf, and I still can’t hit the ball as straight as Leonne does!! Line up from back left: Leonne Collins, Judy Mansfield, Alan Mansfield, Peter Hoffmann, Don McKewen, Stewart Flanagan, Terry Goody, David Hunter. Front row: Pam Thompson, Ross Hunter, Dave “Barney” Newbert. To me, none of them look a day over 79. Looking forward to the photo from the “90th Edition” celebration. Congrats to all.
Upcoming Vets Comps
8th Sep - GREEN CORING - NO GOLF.
15th Sep - Mens & Ladies 4 Person Ambrose.
22nd Sep - Mens & Ladies Stableford.
29th Sep - Monthly Medal(Closed Event).
6th Oct - Mens & Ladies Stableford.
13th Oct - Monthly Medal(Closed Event).
20th Oct - Stableford Shotgun 8am START.
*** AGM follows this Event. ***
27th Oct - NO GOLF - LADIES CLASSIC.
Raffles And Member's Draw
The results of Tuesday's raffles and Members draw will be posted here on Tuesday evening. Raffles and Member's draw for 25th August below. I hope Noel bought a lottery ticket.
Money Tree 1 Money Tree 2
No 24 Rhonda PITT $10 No 16 Col LOVETT $10
No 72 Keith KROGER $10 No 69 Bob NICHOLLS $10
No 46 Noel McNAMARA $50 No 63 Noel McNAMARA $50
Grunskies 1 Grunskies 2
No 21 Steve LIST $20 No 64 Graham HILLOCKS $20
No 88 Tracey LIDDELOW $20 No 48 Fran TAYLOR $20
No 01 Frank MILLAR $20 No 54 John BLOOM $20 Members Draw $200
No 94 Christine ARNOLD NOT PRESENT
The results of our Tuesday raffles and Members draw will be posted here on Tuesday evening. Check in to see if you've been lucky!!
Raffle and Member's draw for 25th August.
Money Tree 1
No 24 Rhonda PITT $10
No 72 Keith KROGER $10
No 46 Noel McNAMARA $50
Money Tree 2
No 16 Col LOVETT $10
No 69 Bob NICHOLLS $10
No 63 Noel McNAMARA $50
Grunskies 1
No 21 Steve LIST $20
No 88 Tracey LIDDELOW $20
No 01 Frank MILLAR $20
Grunskies 2
No 64 Graham HILLOCKS $20
No 48 Fran TAYLOR $20
No 54 John BLOOM $20
Members Draw $200
Christine ARNOLD
*** NOT PRESENT ***
From Your Committee
The Committee has decided our 4BBB non-Championship Events will remain as single team-card Comps with no handicapping. There are around 5 of these "novelty" events in our Golf calendar. WThis decision is to support teamwork and friendship and allow players to enjoy playing as a pair rather than 2 individuals also playing a pairs game. It allows couples to help in reading putts, play tactical shots and make decisions that encourage fun and thought in these Competitions. Players can enjoy themselves without the worry of handicapping. The option to pick up without being punished also speeds up play.
Some Vets are playing in carts or bikes without their membership numbers, this is against Club policy. Please contact Sue to sort this for your golf vehicle. Bunkers, bunkers, bunkers. Without sounding like a broken record please ensure you rake bunkers after using them and place the rake in the correct position. There is nothing worse than landing in someone's footprint or bunker "divot" that hasn't been raked. If you struggle raking bunkers please ask one of your playing partners to help. The rake should be left in a flat part of the bunker, with no part outside the bunker, facing the playing line of the hole you are playing.
Our most recent Committee meeting was held on the 11th of August. With the end of the Vets golfing year approaching the following 3 Committee members informed us they will not be standing for re-election - Don, Pat and Brian. Over the past few years, they have been the backbone of the Vets Committee, and we sincerely thank them for their invaluable service. Recruitment to replace the irreplaceable is underway. Entries for the Spring Carnival will close on August the 14th. Shortly after Bargara Vets members will be able to enter the 3 days of the carnival in Bargara - 2nd, 3rd and 4th September. Entries forms and details will be published shortly.
Shaun's August Golf Tip
Shaun’s August golf tip will be useful to all of us, unless you are Ross McNeilly or Barb Charters who, rumour has it, never miss a fairway! Getting out of the rough is a frustrating and challenging part of playing golf. Shaun says…Use a lofted club like a 6 or 7 iron to lift the ball, rather than trying to fight against long grass. This helps you avoid getting stuck in the rough. Before you play your shot, check what’s in front of you so you can plan your next move. If you have low branches in front you may have to go sideways. Grip down on the club slightly and position the ball slightly back in your stance. Play more of a punch shot, making sure you strike the ball first. This will help present the clubface squarer and advance the ball further. Avoid choosing a club with too little loft, as it often leaves the ball in the rough. Remember safer is smarter.
A Message From Our President
Welcome to the brand-new Bargara Vets website. The website has been created to improve communication with our members and visitors and to provide you with a portal to keep you up to date with news and information about anything regarding Bargara Vets golf. It will supersede the Voice of the Vets which will be discontinued. As the website evolves it will offer all you need to keep in touch with competitions, results, details of upcoming events, exclusive regular golf tips just for Vets from our Professional, Shaun, and much more. We hope you enjoy the new website and make an effort to visit it on a regular basis to find out what is going on. We will endeavour to keep the website in an easy to read, professional format and up-to-date with a little humour added in along the way. Updates from decisions made by your Committee will also appear here first. So please add our website to your list of favourites. Any constructive feedback you have along with photos or interesting articles please e-mail them to webadmin@bargaraveterangolfers.com.au
Vets On Tour
5 of our Vets, kitted out in their Bargara Vets shirts, recently embarked on the golfing trip of a lifetime to Thailand. Here they are preparing to play the Black Mountain golf course in Hua Hin in Thailand. Rated in the top 100 courses in the World and among the most scenic golf courses in Asia I'm sure our boys played some top-quality golf and enjoyed some great hospitality afterwards. Let's see your scorecards please boys!!
2026 Vets Golf Shirts
The brand new 2026 Bargara Veterans shirts are now available to purchase. Priced at a very reasonable $20, and $30 for long sleeves, these fashionable shirts are a must have for anyone playing Bargara Vets golf. Dont be a grinch like Chris, get one now. To place your order please e-mail Ann at her Vets Committee e-mail address: golfadmin@bargaraveterangolfers.com.au
Many thanks to our great models, the very dapper Bob Warren and the lovely Kaye Nicholls.
Membership
Membership to the Bargara Vets for the 2026-27 golf year is a very reasonable $10. Membership fees are due following the Vets AGM which is usually held in the month of October. To become a member of the Vets you must be 55 or older, be affiliated to a Golf Club and possess a Golf Australia (GA) handicap. For a membership form please click on the 2026 Membership Form link below. Your completed membership form should be handed in in person, or alternatively, e-mailed to our Golf Administrator, Sue at: golfadmin@bargaraveterangolfers.com.au