30 Aug 2011

Calendar of Events for September 2011

The Calendar of events for the Redland Bay Golf Club can be viewed by copying the following link into your browser:

http://www.redlandbaygolf.com.au/uploads/news/calendar%20Sept%202011.pdf


RBGC Golfing Members Loyalty Club - Aug 2011

Here at the Redland Bay Golf Club, we have initiated another new event designed to acknowledge and celebrate our golfing members by hosting a monthly ‘Golfing Members Loyalty Club’ party. Each month, a different group (Based on years of service) of Redland Bay Golf Club golfing members will be invited, along with new golfing members that have joined Redland Bay Golf Club in the last month.

This month, invitations were sent out to our golfing members that have been members for 15 to 20 years. I would like to thank those members that came along last Friday to celebrate their time at the club.

Invitations have now been sent out to members in the bracket of 10 to 14 years. It would be our pleasure to celebrate your membership here at RBGC on 23 September 2011. We hope to see you here at your club! Please phone (07)3206 7011 to register your attendance.

Father's Day this Sunday - 4 September 2011

Spoil your dad this Father's Day - Sunday, 4 September 2011. Bookings essential on 3206 7011!






24 Aug 2011

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (23 August 2011)

I would like to thank those members that attended the AGM last night at the club. It was very pleasing to see and hear that members are satisfied with the direction of the club and that they feel that the Board of Directors are well in control of the club and finances.

Congratulations to Peter Tucker (President) and Col Truswell (Director of Grounds) for their re-nomination onto the board(Both unopposed). I would also like to welcome the incoming Director of Match, Mike Fitzgerald (Also unopposed). Thanks also goes to Len Sleep for his valuable contribution in the position of Director of Match over the past 2 years.

There are Annual Reports available for those members that could not attend last night, please see the office staff.

Aaron Muirhead
RBGC Manager

22 Aug 2011

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RYDGES OASIS - Black Marker Challenge Sept 2011

Next Event: Friday - 16 September, 2011
TIME SHEET NOW OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLINE
Over $1500 in prizes to be won!
Phone 32067011 to book your spot in field

Thanks to our Black Marker Sponsors:
• Rydges Oasis Resort Sunshine Coast
• Sirromet
• Fosters Australia
• BP Redland Bay
• The Good Guys Capalaba
Coming Rydges Oasis Black Marker dates:
• 7 October 2011
• 4 November 2011
• 2 December 2011

19 Aug 2011

RBGC - Golf Improvers Club (16 September 2011)

26 August - FULLY BOOKED
Due to the popularity of the the RBGC Golf Improvers Club and feedback received about activities of this nature, we would like to offer this activity to RBGC golfing members with handicaps up to and including 18 that want to improve their current game to participate in the RBGC Golf Improvers Club on Friday, 16 September 2011 from 3pm. Phone 32067011 to book your spot!

Father's Day - 4 September 2011

Spoil your dad this Father's Day - Sunday, 4 September 2011. Bookings essential on 3206 7011!


16 Aug 2011

AUGUST 'BUNKER' NEWSLETTER

Check out the August 'Bunker' by typing the link below into your browser:
http://www.redlandbaygolf.com.au/uploads/thebunker/The%20Bunker%20AUGUST%202011.pdf




Sunday BBQ - This Sunday, 21 August 2011

From 4.00pm to 6.00pm this Sunday, there will be a BBQ running on the deck providing $5.00 hamburgers for members and guests.


13 Aug 2011

Qld Seniors PGA Championship 2011 Results

Playoff success for Merriman at QLD PGA
After birdying both playoff holes, David Merriman has taken out the 2011 QLD Senior PGA Championship at Redland Bay Golf Club.

The leaderboard was bunched heading into the final round with three players tied at 5 under par including Brett Officer, David Merriman and current EZ-GO Player of the Year leader Jim Lapsley. With 19 players within 5 shots of the lead though, it was still anyone’s tournament.

David Good birdied the final two holes in the second round after an opening round of 70 to get to 7 under par for the tournament, setting a total for the leaders to catch. Lapsley started the day in good form though thought his chances were blown when he made a soft bogey on the par five 18th Hole to also fall back to 7 under par, and when Merriman also finished on the same score, a three way playoff beckoned.

Both Lapsley and Merriman recorded birdies on the first playoff hole with Good’s par not quite enough to keep him in the race for the title. As he has done the entire QLD Swing of the EZ-GO Legends Tour, Jim Lapsley drove it in great position on the second playoff hole though after missing the well green right, it was left to Merriman to tap in a four foot putt for birdie and claim victory.

“I certainly felt a bit nervous in the playoff and to be truthful I think that shows just how much I wanted to win” said Merriman and in talking about the Legends Tour, Merriman added, “This tournament is the perfect end to what has been a great swing of events. The QLD PGA Seniors Championship is always a title you want your name on and I feel honoured to have mine on it given the calibre of players in the field this year”.

The scores over past few weeks are indicative of the great players who continue to play the EZ-GO PGA Legends Tour and Redland Bay General Manager Aaron Muirhead has been very impressed with the professionals. “I guess when we liken golf to other sports, Wally Lewis couldn’t run out for the Bronco’s this weekend and compete anywhere near the level would need, and Dawn Fraser couldn’t swim nearly as fast as what she once did but the PGA Legends still have it in them to shoot the same scores they did in their prime, and that’s the difference.

The EZ-GO PGA Legends Tour now heads to Victoria in a little over a month, starting at the awnetplus.com Legends Charity Pro Am at the National Golf Club on the 22nd September.

A huge thank you to the event sponsors, members and visitors that palyed in the event and all the spectators that provided extra atmosphere to this exclusive tournament.

To view all the professional scores, paste the link below into your browser:
http://www.redlandbaygolf.com.au/uploads/results/QLD%20Senior%20PGA%20Champs%20Results.pdf


2011 Champion - David Merriman

11 Aug 2011

Qld Seniors PGA Championship 2011 - Day 1 Highlights

First Round - Thursday, 11 August 2011

"The Legends are Here"

Today's Highlights!
· 3 way tie at the top for the lead at 5 under par 67
· Jim Lapsley is looking to become the second New Zealander to win the championship after Craig Owen won in 2007
· Lapsley’s round included birdies on the 1st, 7th, 9th, 12th and 17th as well as an eagle on the 3rd. His only bogey came at the 15th hole
· Lapsley is currently leading the EZ-GO Player of the Year Award
· Davie Merriman plays full time on the European Seniors Tour where he will return in just 3 weeks time
· Merriman made birdies on the 5th, 13th, 14th and 15th and as did Lapsley he also made an eagle on the 3rd hole with his only bogey coming on the 8th hole
· Brett Officer finished second yesterday at Carbrook and currently tied for the lead at Redland Bay
· Officer made birdies on the 1st, 6th, 8th, 14th and 16th holes for a bogey free round
· Officer is a current Fox Sports Golf Show presenter.
· 19 players within 5 shots of the lead
· Previous winners, in Craig Owen, Rodger Davis and John Clifford very much in striking distance




Top image - Jim Lapsley
Middle image - Davie Merriman
Bottom image - Brett Officer



10 Aug 2011

RBGC Smart Phone Application

Redland Bay Golf Club now has a SMART PHONE APPLICATION available by typing the site details below into your phone browser and then saving to your phone desktop applications.

This application has the following feaures:
- Coming event notifications in which you are able to RSVP through the application
- Book a table for in the bistro through the application
- The app can link to the RBGC website, facebook and twitter sites
- Club and golf information
- And more to come!

Check out the mobile app Redland Bay Golf Club on http://appsmakerstore.com/appm/ujgtbvqmeftvzb


The Legends are Here!!!!!

Tomorrow - Thursday, 11 August and Friday, 12 August 2011.

"The Legends are back at RBGC"

2010 Champion, Mike Harwood, 2008 & 2009 Champion, Roger Davis and other big names of Australian Golf including Ossie Moore, Mike Ferguson, John Clifford, Garry Merrick Krishna Singh (VJ Singh's brother), Peter McWhinney and many more will be gracing the pristine fairways of the Redland Bay Golf Club over the next 2 days.

These players enjoy playing for spectators, so please come down and see these LEGENDS in action!

You will also be able to enjoy the fantastic bistro specials available over these 2 days as detailed below.

SENIORS PGA LUNCH SPECIALS

Tomorrow & Friday during the Qld Seniors PGA Championship, we are offering 2 unbeatable lunch specials.

Kilcoy MSA Rump cooked to your liking, served with beer battered fries and a fresh garden salad. You will also have a choice of sauces including gravy, pepper, mushroom & dianne.

$9.90

Homemade Chicken Schnitzel served with beer battered fries and a fresh garden salad.

$8.90


VISITORS ARE WELCOME! Hope to see you here!

4 Aug 2011

Fund raising by a RBGC Bar Supervisor

One of our club bar supervisors, Rochelle Lewis is running Bridge to Brisbane on the 11/09/2011 which is a 10km run. She is aiming to complete it under 85mins. On the side, Rochelle is helping to raise money for BABI Youth and Family Services Homelessness program (http://www.babi.org.au/donate.htm) that sight page just explains what they need funding for. And all money raised will go to BABI on the 12/09. Good luck Rochelle and we hope you raise plenty for this worthy cause.

3 Aug 2011

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 23 August 2011

The Redland Bay Golf Club's Annual General meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 23 August 2011 from 7pm.
Nominations are now being taken for the positions of President, Director of Match and Director of Grounds will close on Monday, 8 August 2011 at 5pm.

Golf Improvers Club - 26 August 2011

2 SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE
Due to the popularity of the 1st RBGC Golf Improvers Club and feedback received about activities of this nature, Redland Bay Golf Club would like to offer this activity to RBGC golfing members with handicaps between 18 to 27 inclusive that want to improve their current game to participate in the RBGC Golf Improvers Club on Friday, 26 August 2011 from 3pm.
Please phone Aaron on 32067011 for more details!

2 Aug 2011

RBGC Membership Giveaway - Friday, 9 September 2011

Friday, 9 September 2011
BOOK YOUR SEATS EARLY TO AVOID MISSING OUT!
There will be a fantastic buffet on offer for $19.90 per person

Members Bistro Specials Friday, 5 August 2011

Friday night, there are 2 fantastic special on offer to RBGC members.

300g Kilcoy MSA Scotch Fillet cooked to your liking, served with beer battered fries and a fresh garden salad. You will also have a choice of sauces including gravy, pepper, mushroom & dianne. $14.90



Grilled or Battered Red Throat Emperor (Sweetlip) Fillet served with beer battered fries and a fresh garden salad. $9.90

RBGC Captain's Blog - Aug 2011

As I do not intend nominating for re-election as Captain at this month’s AGM, this will be my last blog contribution. This form of communication, along with The Bunker and e-News emails, is one of the great initiatives by our Club to keep in touch with its members. I hope you continue to log on and keep informed with what’s happening in and around your Club.

Len Sleep, Captain.