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A Big Thanks To Our Major Sponsors |
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Details on the 2010 Optus Business Virginia Golf Club Pro-Am will soon be released. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our major sponsors. Their support makes it possible for us to hold such great events.
You can find out more about our sponsors by clicking here and we encourage to support their businesses where possible.
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Harry Baker Wins 2010 Virginia Cup |
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Harry Baker has won the 2010 Virginia Cup in an 18-hole play-off against Somerset Barnard. Harry set up the victory with a strong front nine and Somerset was unable to bridge the gap over the closing holes. Harry finished with a score of nett 73 (off a handicap of 13) as compared to Somerset's score of nett 78 (off a handicap of 21).
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Captain's Trophy Update - First Round Results |
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The first round of the Captain's Trophy is in the books and there were plenty of close matches. Just 8 players remain and the next round will be played this Saturday. The draw can be viewed here.
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New VGC Course Ratings - A Few Surprises! |
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Virginia Golf Club has new course ratings! A specialist team from Golf Queensland visited our club back in May to re-rate our courses in accordance with Golf Australia's new handicap system.
The results are interesting to say the least. What is our new rating for the blue tees? The white tees? The red tees? You can find out all the answers by clicking here.
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Ekka Wednesday - Change To Competition |
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We are continuing to trial a change to our public holiday competitions. For the Queen’s Birthday on June 14, both competition numbers and social numbers were up by more than 10% on the previous year. Many members took advantage of the early timesheet slots (now available from 6:30am onwards). Background information on the change can be read here.
We will continue to trial this format for the Ekka Wednesday competition on August 11. This competition is now a single stableford. The timesheet has now been released.
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Pacific's Brett Rankin Wins 2010 Wayne Grady Cup |
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Pacific's Brett Rankin (above right) has produced a strong comeback to win the 2010 Wayne Grady Cup. On a day of tough scoring, Rankin finished with 73-67-140 to win by two shots from Cameron Powell (above left) and Grant Lewis. Alex Wall was the best Virginian finishing in 5th place.
A full report on the day (including results and photos) can be viewed by clicking here.
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Toomey & Garred Defend Mixed Foursomes Title |
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In an extremely close finish, Matt Toomey and Lyn Garred have defended their Mixed Foursomes Championship. They won in a sudden death play-off from Don McLauchlan and Elmay Viking. Just one shot out of the play-off were Bob Watson and Nicole Coogan.
A total of 28 teams took on this 36 hole event and you can view a full report (including results and photos) by clicking here.
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Club Newsletter - May 2010 |
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The latest Club newsletter has been released and you can view it online by clicking here. You can pick up a paper copy from the office.
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New Club Policy On Returning Scorecards |
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With the introduction of the new handicapping system, the Match Committee has formulated a policy on returning scorecards. The policy can be read by clicking here.
The point we wish to emphasise is that a player should ALWAYS return their scorecard following their round. This is regardless of whether all holes were completed. By not submitting a card, the Club is unable to determine how well or how badly the member played. Thanks for your cooperation.
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Barnes & Fay Win Dramatic RW Wilson Final |
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Daniel Fay and Glenn Barnes (pictured above left) have won a dramatic final to take out the 2010 RW Wilson Memorial. With the match all square going to the final hole, a clutch par by Fay saw them defeat Ian Campbell and Travis Whiteman by the narrowest of margins - 1 up.
Whiteman had a chip shot for par on the 18th which could have sent the match into extra holes but it just slid past the hole. You can see his priceless reaction above right.
A full report on the event including the complete draw and photos from the final can be viewed by clicking here.
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An updated Virginia Golf Club Menu has been put in place today and there are a few changes. Why don't you come and have a look!
The biggest change is in the creation of a new "Member's Discount" of 20%! *
Whilst the prices have gone up, with the Member's Discount, our valuable Members will now be better off! When looking at Member's Prices, some items have gone up a little bit, but most have actually come down. Come and check out Matt's Mixed Grill or a special Rib Fillet Steak or one of our Birdie or Eagle Platters - all new and exciting items!
A copy of the new menu is available here. Don't forget, if you are a Member, you get 20% of these prices!!
*Conditions Apply
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Looking To Improve Your Game? |
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Looking to improve your game? As the Head Teaching Professional at Virginia, Tony Meyer is offering a range of lesson options which can be tailored to fit your needs.
You can learn more about Tony by clicking here. Lessons can be booked by visiting the Pro Shop or by giving them a call on 3267 7057.
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