Golf QLD – eNEWS (July 2016)

Castrisos re-elected Golf Qld Chair

The Golf Queensland Board last night re-elected Peter Castrisos as Chair of the organisation. This is the second term Mr Castrisos will serve as the Chair at Golf Queensland following his re-election as a Director at the recent Annual General Meeting. Read more > 

Mackenzie & Kobori champions at Qld Boys’ and Girls’ Amateur

Jay Mackenzie (Ballina) and Momoka Kobori (Rangiora) have claimed victory in their respective Junior Amateur championships after four intense and gruelling days at Bargara Golf Club.

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Qld Boys’ and Girls’ Amateur Highlights

VIDEO: Watch the tournament highlights from the 2016 Qld Boys’ and Girls’ Amateur. Check out all the tournament photos on the Golf Queensland Facebook page. Watch >

The new way to warm up this winter

Looking for a new way to warm up this winter? Get golfing with an innovative golf program exclusively for women. Ladies, Let’s Golf is a program designed to encourage aspiring golfers and returning ones to develop and refresh their golfing skills and right now you can join some of South East Queensland’s best golf clubs for a free introduction to the course! Insert Bmag.  Read more >

Golf Foundation asks golfers to ‘Pitch In’ Golf Queensland’s new charity, the Queensland Golf Foundation, has launched a program called ‘Pitch In’ with the future of the game firmly in its sights. Golfers throughout Queensland are being asked to give back to the game they play and love and contribute financially to assist three specific areas – Juniors, Ladies and Golf Clubs. Read more >

Townsville golfer on course for QLD Blind Golf Champs

Since losing his sight 15 years ago, Townsville golfer Michael Maurice says he’s not as competitive on the green as he used to be…. Mr Maurice is trying to get extra practice in ahead of the Queensland Open Blind Golf Championship at Brisbane’s Virginia Golf Course in July. Article by ABC North Qld. Read more >

Day to play Australian Open in Sydney

World golf’s hottest property Jason Day will play this year’s Emirates Australian Open. The world No.1 will seek his first national title to add to the sport’s most glittering resume of the past year, including his first major championship triumph. Read more >

Jason Day withdraws from Olympics

World No. 1 Jason Day has officially withdrawn from the Olympic Games at Rio De Janeiro due to health concerns. Father-of-two Day, who recently flagged worries over the Zika virus in Brazil, made his announcement at the World Golf Championship Bridgestone Invitational event. Story courtesy of Golf Australia. Read more >

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