Bargara Vets

Vet’s golf as we know it today commenced in the 1980’s and is administered by the Australian Veteran Golf Association through State and District bodies. There are over eight thousand Queensland Members in the 23 districts, which includes Wide Bay. Our area contains 17 clubs with Bargara having in excess of 270 members. Veteran golf provides a unique opportunity for men and women to enjoy each others company at a reasonable cost and on a regular basis. Bargara Vets play most Tuesdays during the calendar year and conduct a full fixture list of ‘open’ and ‘club’ events during the season. Additionally, Bargara has hosted a number of State and Regional Championship events in recent times. We welcome visitors at all times of the year.

Welcome Back Vets!

Well it’s been a long time coming, but at last we are back playing Vets competition as of 14th July. We suspect there will still be the restriction on social distancing on this date, so we will not be able to have the raffles but we are able to hold presentations at the present time. The programme of events has been changed and these are noted later on this page. In the meantime it will be wonderful to see the green shirts out in force again.

UPDATED BARGARA VETS PROGRAMME

NOVEMBER 17 – Men & Women 4BBB Stroke Championships ROUND ONE (changed from JUNE 2)
NOVEMBER 24 – Men & Women 4BBB Stroke Championships ROUND TWO (changed from JUNE 9)

27TH OCTOBER TWO PERSON AMBROSE SPONSORED BY PALM LAKE RESORT

Kerry Gallagher and Greg Gallagher – 64 ¼ pts

Mixed Winners

Jan Lenthall and Kathy Nelson – 65 ¾ pts

Ladies Winners

Dennis Bowman and Mark Ramsay – 65 pts c/b

Men’s Winners

Ladies Winners – Jan Lenthall and Kathy Nelson – 65 ¾ pts
Runners-up – Ann Johnson and Wendy Sturwohld – 69 pts

Men’s Winners – Dennis Bowman and Mark Ramsay – 65 pts c/b
Runners-up – Alan Chappell and Greg Cahill – 65 pts

Mixed Winners – Kerry Gallagher and Greg Gallagher – 64 ¼ pts
Runners-up – Rhonda Jago and Gary Le Bherz – 66 ½ pts

Dennis Bowman and Mark Ramsay – 65 pts c/b

Men’s Winners

October Monthly Medal sponsored by Carlyle Gardens

Div 1 Winner - Allison Jackson - 72

Div 1 Winner - Michael Anderson - 72 c/b

LADIES

Alison Jackson – Div 1 winner – 72 pts
Jessica Williams – Div 2 winner – 72 pts
Pam Thompson – Div 3 winner – 71 pts

MEN’S

Michael Anderson – Div 1 winner – 72 c/b
Kel Drady – Div 2 winner – 69 pts
Dave Taylor – Div 3 winner – 71 pts
Russell Fisher – Div 4 winner – 68 pts

Div 3 Winner – Dave Taylor – 71

Div 3 Winner - Pam Thompson - 71

Div 4 Winner – Russell Fisher – 68

36 Hole Stroke Championships sponsored by Dr Jai Eye Centre

Div 1 Winner - Kerry Gallagher 171

.Div 3 Winner - Elaine Kerr 211

LADIES

36 Hole Gross

Div 1 – Kerry Gallagher – 171
Div 2 – Wendy McNamara – 198
Div 3 – Elaine Kerr – 211

36 Hole Nett

Div 1 – Wendy Sturwohld – 145
Div 2 – Leone Collins – 152
Div 3 Jan Johnson – 146

MEN

Gross

Div 1 – Greg Lewis – 158
Div 2 – Allan Chappell – 171
Div 3 – TBA following playoff between Paul O’Neill and Bruce Rogers
Div 4 – Alan Arnold – 193

Nett

Div 1 – Mike Donovan – 145
Div 2 – Don McKewen
Div 3 – TBA following playoff between Paul O’Neill and Bruce Rogers
Div 4 – Barry Inglis – 139

Div 2 Winner - Michael Anderson - 70 c/b

Div 1 Winner - Greg Lewis 158

The playoff for the Division 3, 36 Hole Gross Championships was played between Paul O’Neill and Bruce Rogers. The victor in the playoff was Paul O’Neill with 90 points. Bruce Rogers is the runner-up in Division 3.

Second Round Stroke Championships 29th September sponsored by Dr Jai Eye Centre

Chris Algie 71

Ladies Div 1 Winner

Robyn Edgar 72

Ladies Div 1 Runner Up

It was great to see Dr Jai at our presentation for the championships. Here are couple of photos of Dr Jai with our winners and runners-up.

LADIES

Div 1 – Chris Algie – 71
Div 2 – Wendy McNamara – 70
Div 3 – Jan Johnson – 72

MEN

Div 1 – Peter Jamieson – 69
Div 2 – Mike Donovan – 67
Div 3 – Brian Durnford – 71
Div 4 – Barry Inglis – 68

Mike Donovan 67

Mens Div 2 Winner

Don McKewen 70

Mens Rundown

Vets Corner

Life Member

Our Association is delighted to announce the appointment of Fred Houlahan as a Life Member. Over the years Fred has been heavily involved in the development and progress of the Vets, holding many offices including President for three years. Fred started the Voice of the Vets newsletter in 1996 to ensure that members were aware of what was happening in the Association, he was also the Editor for seven years. He is indeed the perfect candidate to hold Life Membership of Bargara Veteran Golfers’ Association.

Happy 90th Birthday

Ron Howard, Patron of Bargara Vets turned 90 on 2nd May. Happy Birthday Ron! Our President, Bob, popped in to wish him a Happy Birthday from the Vets.

Voice Of The Vets (October)

The VOV is a quarterly publication produced for our Vets. If you want make a contribution please contact our editor Elaine Kerr. October’s edition is available here.

VOV October 2020

The 90 Club

Dan Moynihan with Glynn Bryen, Molly Roberts, June Holmes and Lloyd Glass amazing Vets members who have all turned 90. You are an inspiration to us all!

Welcome To Vets Visitors

Visitors are welcome to join Bargara Veterans Golf Club for a yearly fee of $6 if they are not a member of another veterans group associated with a State or District body.

Green Fees

Visiting Vets who qualify as a genuine visiting golfer will be charged $22. To qualify for this rate, a visiting veteran golfer must provide a Golflink number (or other documentary evidence) to the pro shop to prove they have played at least six competitive rounds of golf within the previous 12 months at his/her home club. If a visitor is unable to provide this evidence they will be charged visitor rates of $26.

Eligibility To Compete

In nominated Bargara Vet’s Open Days competitors must be a member of a registered golf club, a veterans group associated with a State or District body and hold a current AGU handicap. Proof of membership and handicap must be produced at registration. Competitors in Open Days are eligible to participate in all trophy allocations, pin and approach shots and ball run down etc.

Closed Club Events

As indicated in the fixture book competitions are only able to be won by players who are full members of the Bargara Golf Club and the Bargara Vets. Other veterans, visitors and temporary members are welcome to play, however such players are only eligible to participate in pin and approach shots and ball run down including runner up prizes. Exceptional scores maybe rewarded at the discretion of the Match Committee.