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THE BIRDIE
MAY-JUNE 2021
winner the hole in “the springs”
winner! one club has arrived
Congratulations to Who was the latest Exciting developments on
Andrew Evans on his win inductee to this prestigious the luxury over-50s resort
of the 2021 Qld Open. club? Find out inside. planned for Pelican Waters.
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A BIG THANK YOU
Pictured: Pelican Waters
We would like to extend a BIG thank you to the 76 volunteers who
Golf Club’s Head of Golf
gave up their time to work various roles at the Isuzu Qld Open. The
Dale Williamson with Qld
rain delay on Thursday did present considerable challenges which
Open winner Andrew Evans.
carried over to the Saturday, but our hearty and enthusiastic team
stuck to their tasks and willingly adjusted to get the job done, which
contributed to the success of the tournament.This year was like no HOLE IN ONE!
other and we needed to cope with many role changes that came
welcome about due to COVID-19 protocols and the need to keep players,
officials and spectators safe while adhering to the Queensland
Government’s health requirements. Thank you so very much.
Paul Lander literally landed every
golfers’ dream - a hole in one! Paul’s
winning shot happened on the 15th
Qld Open 2021, who would have thought! Leading up to hole look like a million-dollar event. It sure added to the Grant Corbett, Queensland Open Volunteers Coordinator on April 22. Ace!
the event, it was as busy as it could possibly be. Marquees ambience of the event.
went up, there was the switching of the nines, new signage
and concreting paths installed and, of course, we had the As we move into a stage of planned development (which
all-important condition of the course to keep a focus on. is looking more and more like being an August start date),
we will continue play as a nine-green, 18-tee/18-hole CONTACT US
One of the key factors that brought it all together was how course. With this set up, we can manage 900 18-hole
our volunteers worked so seamlessly with our staff, through rounds per week, with competitions six days a week, all
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all departments. Golf Australia certainly played a key role fully approved by Golf Australia. It’s looking like it will be
but, all in all, the event was an outstanding success. A big a members-only access course through the development 40 Mahogany Drive,
thank you must go to all who went above and beyond to period. In the coming weeks, look out for nine-hole Pelican Waters QLD, 4551
make the event possible. membership options. In the meantime, book in a much Phone: (07) 5437 5000
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golf as you can to enjoy the course before the start of Email:
One thing that has always upset me as a golfer, and as a development. Just a reminder that for only $100 a year, reception@pelicangolf.com.au
member, is that a course never looks better than when an you and your handicap are tied to the course as financial
event like the Qld Open is held at your home course. In Trading hours:
members.
2020, we went to renovations the day after the event and Pro Shop: 6am-6pm, seven
I was determined for this not to happen again. Apart from It has honestly been a thrill to be a part of the team at days a week
the weather, it was great to see all our members had the Pelican Waters Golf Club over the past three years. I am Driving Range: 7am-5pm,
opportunity to play the course as the Pros did and it is our so privileged to lead the course and the members into six days a week (Thursdays,
goal to maintain the course to this standard throughout the future. To say that I am excited by what’s to come is 10am to 5pm) Pictured above: Pelican Waters Golf Club ladies entered two teams in
the year. an understatement. The thought of a new clubhouse, pro the annual Inter-Club Match Play Pennant Tournament organised by the
Teaching Pros:
shop and driving range all within one year is exciting for us North Coast zone. Participating clubs span from Bribie Island to Twin
Palm Lake Group has been instrumental in the support Tony Meyer 0424 994 933
all. Full plans of the overall development and course will Waters, and all clubs in between. Our Division 2 ladies performed very
they have given us over the past three months. Supporting Grant Field 0417 916 811
be available to view from the on-site Sales and Information well throughout the season but unfortunately were narrowly beaten
decisions to beautify the course is the reason it is looking Centre once development starts. in a close finish by Headland GC, losing by just 2.5 points. An amazing
like it is today. An extra $200,000 was spent (on top of
result by a small ladies’ club. Our Division 3 ladies have three matches
sponsorship costs) leading up to the event on things like Happy golfing to you all. Get excited about what’s around
remaining and are currently in second position behind Caloundra. With a
tree removal and clearing, extra employees to help the the corner!
bye in the last match it will be a difficult task. We wish them lots of luck.
greens staff and making the outdoor beer garden look more
Thanks to all the caddies who give their time to support our players.
attractive. The company even went to the expense of setting Dale Williamson,
up a great Palm Lake Resort marquee to make the final Head of Golf, Pelican Waters Golf Club
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STELLAR WEEK!
WHAT A FANTASTIC WEEK WE HAD FOR THE 2021 QUEENSLAND OPEN! OUR STELLAR
COURSE WAS IN MINT CONDITION AND IMPRESSIVELY SHOWCASED PELICAN WATERS
TO THE REST OF THE COUNTRY. CONGRATS TO OUR WINNER, ANDREW EVANS.
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AROUND THE
GROUNDS
BY NATHAN SPECHT Here are the results for the men:
PELICAN WATERS GOLF COURSE GOLF Men’s Mid Monthly Medal Black Tee Challenge:
OPERATIONS ASSISTANT Winner Michael Brodie, 68
Runner up Michael Warner, 75
Men’s Mid Monthly Medal Blue Tee Challenge:
What a couple of action-packed months it has been here Winner Terry Bambury, 75
at Pelican Waters Golf Club. After we handed over the Runner up Stephen Robinson, 75
course to the Pros to see if they could master the Greg
Norman masterpiece, we are lucky to play every day.
Here are some other results of events played recently:
Lucky for us, Troy and the boys were able to set the
March 19: The Rotary Club Golf Day had a tremendous
course up just like they played it on the final day of the
turn out with more than 120 players taking part in a great
Open, where we were able to challenge amateur golfers
day of fun for an excellent cause. With a wet, soggy
in a three round “The Black and Blue Tee Challenge.”
course after a substantial soaking, the course gave up
The major event was the first round, with over $1500 in
a couple of great Ambrose scores. Winners were Matt
prize money being awarded to the best golfer on the day.
Geldard, Matthew Kerr, Evan Mathews, Wayne Dickenson
Unfortunately, the rain came in hard for Round 2, which
51.5. Runners up were Nathan Specht, Tony Meyer,
only saw a handful of players complete their round on the
Darren Carter, Geoff Duggan 53.25.
Wednesday, that led us to cancel that round out of the
three-round challenge. Matt Blundell was about back up March 29: Vets Hosted Nambour. Winner Bruce Deegan,
his net 77 on the Monday with a net 73 on Saturday to 39 points. Runner up Scott Somerville, 38 points.
be crowned champion of the “The Black Tee Challenge
April 3: Black Tee Challenge: Winner James Riseley, 68.
series.” Matt McMahon was able to stamp his authority
Runner up Tony Moor, 71. Blue Tee Challenge: Winner Mat
in “The Blue Tee Challenge Series” with a blistering net
Schlotterbach, 69. Runner up Brady McHugh, 69. Red Tee
67 on the Monday, followed by a net 74 on the Saturday
Challenge: Div1 Winner Margo Solomon, 70. Div1 Runner
to be named champion. Pauline Stuart was able to get
up Waraporn Pakneau. Div2 Winner Mo Irwin, 75. Div2
the job done with a one-shot win over Sue Hanley to be
Runner up Lynette Campbell 76.
crowned winner of the single round “Red Tee Challenge”.
Black Tee Challenge:
After another absolute soaking over the Easter break,
Winner Matthew Blundell, 77/73 - 150
which led the course to be closed for 2.5 days, we were
Runner up Michael Warner, 78/74 - 152
able to bring back an event that was missed last year - the
Blue Tee Challenge:
Pelican Waters Masters. With and extremely wet course,
Winner Matt McMahon, 67/74 - 141
the weekend saw carts on paths and preferred lies. It was
Runner up Stephen Robinson, 78/73 - 151
an absolutely glorious April day out there and some great
Ladies Red Tee Challenge:
course report
scores went along with it. With a change in format to a
Winner Pauline Stuart, 77
stableford event this year, we saw a courageous 41 points
Runner up Susan Hanley, 78
get the job done for Andrew McGregor to be crowned the
Pelican Waters Masters Champion. Becoming quite the
March 16 saw the ladies take to the course to test their regular on the leaderboard, Waraporn Paknuea was able
BY TROY MUIR allowing us to mow fairways for a fortnight following.
skills in their Monthly Medal where some great net to win by countback to be crowned the Ladies Pelican
PELICAN WATERS GOLF Once we were able to get onto the fairways, they
scores were recorded. Waters Masters Champion.
COURSE GREENKEEPER were mowed into shape and we also applied a growth
retardant to reduce the amount of clippings on the Ladies’ Monthly Medal: Men’s Pelican Waters Masters
Rainfall was recorded on more than half of the days surface. Lake weed spraying was undertaken to remove Div 1 Net Winner Adele Webb, 72 Div1 Winner Eddie Baker, 38
of March totalling 322.5mm. We are grateful that Cabomba from selected areas. A preventative fungicide Div 1 Net Runner up Pauline Stuart, 72 Div1 Runner up Clarrie Burns, 38
the weather was kind to us over the weekend of the was applied to the greens as the humidity remains high Div 2 Net Winner Maria Schlotterbach, 75 Div2 Winner Andrew McGregor, 41
Qld Open however, rain then soaked the course not which encourages plant disease. Div 2 Net Runner up Ann Sutherland, 77 Div2 Runner up Nigel Riseley, 40
Div 3 Net Winner Deborah Bennetts, 75 Div3 Winner Cooper Field, 38
Div 3 Net Runner up Anthea Livingstone, 83 Div3 Runner up Michael Gray, 37
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Ladies Pelican Waters Masters
VETERAN GOLF
Div1 Winner Waraporn Paknuea, 34
Div1 Runner up Carol McLeod, 34
Div2 Winner Aileen Craig, 33
Div2 Runner up Lorraine Brysdon, 26
Div3 Winner Neola Murphy, 28
UPDATE
Div3 Runner up Anthea Livingstone, 28
Ladies Champion – Waraporn Paknuea
Men’s Champion – Andrew McGregor
Our very own Joel Stahlhut has taken out the 2021
Men’s Sunshine Coast Amateur Championship
which was held at Headland golf club over the Easter QVGU MEMBERSHIP CARDS
meet the
weekend. Playing off +3, Joel had rounds of 73,70 As the District Event calendar commences soon, it is timely
(143) to win by two shots from another Queensland to remind all PW Vets of the new arrangements now in place
young gun, Will Florimo (71,74) of Atherton, with last
team
for District, State and National Events. Under the agreement
year’s winner, Adam Hawkins (76,70) third. with the QVGU, PWVG members will only be issued with
Alfie Ward played down at the Golf Coast competing in a QVGU 2021 Membership Card if they have played eight
the Australian Junior Age Division Golf Champion. home games in the previous 12 months – and to play in
ship. The event is open to all junior golfers from the HARRY LAW District, State and National Events a QVGU Membership
age of 4 to 18 years and competed over three days Card is necessary. While a large majority of the QVGU
in age divisions and at modified distances based on membership cards have been issued to eligible members,
ASSOCIATE PGA MEMBER
age. It is the Australian Qualifier for two world junior there are a number of members who are yet to meet the
(TRAINEEE PROFESSIONAL)
events in the USA and is a Junior Golf Scoreboard and criteria for various reasons. Unfortunately, this also means
a Global Junior Golf Rankings event. Alfie finished with that new members will be ineligible until they fulfil the eight-
a Top 5 in the 13-14 age division, with rounds of 73 (+1) game criteria. If you have any concerns or questions about
What’s your handicap? One
the QVGU membership cards please contact Stuart L.
and an even par round 72.
What age were you when you first picked up a VET SHIRT UPDATE
club and what do you remember of your first VOLUNTEER SQUAD Some good news at last - VP Grant C has had a
The Pelican Waters Ladies Pennant season is well attempts/games and those early years? I was four breakthrough! As you all know there have been ongoing
A final thanks to all the members of the volunteer squad
underway with two ladies’ teams doing quite well. The years old and playing with my Dad and the family. challenges to source a new golf shirt for the Vets. The main
following an extremely successful 2021 Qld Open. The
Ladies of the Div2 Pennants went into their final week What do you love about Pelican Waters Golf issue has been supplier ability to guarantee the selected shirt
Volunteer Squad, which is predominately made up of Vet
of competition in a strong position for the final round Course? The members, the atmosphere and the will be a stock item over several years. A new predominately
members, have done an outstanding job to assist Troy and
had Pelican Waters on 23 points (2nd) and Headland fact that the course never gets boring. blue shirt has been selected which will be available for an
his team in preparing the course for the tournament over the
on 26 points (1st place). The ladies playing Maroochy extended period of seasons. Key points of the new shirt are:
last couple of months. In total, some 1400 hours have been
Which is your favourite PWGC hole and why? The
River sitting on 18.5 points in fourth position on the contributed by the Squad since January - a truly monumental • Sizing goes up to 5XL, as opposed to our previous Greg
12th, because it has the widest fairway and you can
table. They needed to win all of their matches and we effort. Norman version which stopped at 2XL.
just let loose.
needed Twin Waters to beat Headland if they were • Samples of the embroidered shirt will be available in the
going to win the Division. Hosting here at home in Outside Queensland and/or Australia, where Our honour role of Volunteer Squad members include: next few weeks for viewing and sizing.
their final round of matches, they proved to be too have you played golf and which courses have • The PWVG Committee have ordered 130 shirts, which will
strong for Maroochy and beat them 4 to 1. Taking five been the most memorable for you, and why? Barry Berner, Andrew Berry, Al Curr, Bob Davies, Don be available in late May.
points for the day, it put them into a commanding NSW, Bonville. It has a beautiful layout and Gregory, John Halbert, Col Hancock, Dick Hancock, John • Pricing is yet to be confirmed, however will be
position unfortunately Headland prevailed over Twin condition. I honestly recommend a visit. Higgins, Al Jory, Neil Kennelly, Harvey Matthews, Rob communicated to members once finalised.
waters to give them the zone title. McLeod, Lawrie Munro, Jim O’Sullivan, Stuart Liddell, John • All PW Vet members will be encouraged to purchase one
What is it about golf that you enjoy most? It is a
Pretorious, Bob Reid, Bruce Robinson, Wayne Ronald, David of the new shirts – even Captain Al is keen!
Pelican Div3 Pennant Team is currently third on the different game every time you play. It’s good to team
Sinclair, Alan Saunders, John Small, Norm Sutton, David
table. After a great start to the season, they didn’t up with your mates and is challenging in every way.
Taylor and John Walford. 2021 PLAYER OF THE YEAR
come away with team wins in their second and third
What’s the long-term goal for your golf? To be a
games, which then put them a long way off the lead.
good all-round golf professional, focusing more on This contribution was also acknowledged by the level of
(POTY) UPDATE
However, they rallied and came away with team wins
coaching. feedback from players, officials, spectators and members The race for the coveted POTY prize is well and truly on, with
in games four and five. They are now sitting on 16
on the outstanding presentation of the course for the a few changes to the top five:
points, behind Caloundra (25 pts) and Bribie Island (17.5 What’s a great tip for people just starting to play
tournament. Our owners, Palm Lake Group, also paid special
pts), and three games to play where the will be looking golf? Don’t take it too serious and have fun learning. 1st Bob Reid 2nd Peter Tanner 3rd Peter Wilson
tribute to all volunteers at the tournament presentation. The
to hand it to the competition. 4th Geoff Duggan 5th Alan Jory
Any other interesting golf-related facts that squad will continue with a regular program of work around
The Junior Pennants season will be getting underway we should know about you? I received my GA the course, but on a less intense basis. If other Vets would There remains a long way ahead - the more you play and
in May followed by the men’s in June. handicap when I was 8 years old, which was 29. like to join the Squad, contact Stuart L. travel the more points are on offer!
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Pictured: An artist’s impression of
the proposed clubhouse entrance.
PALM SPRINGS COMES
TO PELICAN WATERS!
Palm Lake Group’s latest development will benefit from
the culmination of all the knowledge and experience
garnered over the more than 44 years that this family
company has been designing, developing and operating
over 50s community lifestyle resorts along Australia’s east
coast.
According to Palm Lake Group Managing Director Scott
Elliott, “The Springs, by Palm Lake Group” will be the
most iconic resort in the company’s portfolio and arguably
the most iconic in Australia. For starters, more than 30
per cent of homes will offer water frontage, with others
situated right alongside Pelican Waters Golf Course.
International homeowners are expected to fly into their
THE FUTURE’S
homes here to escape their Northern Hemisphere winters
– trading them for our balmy Australian summers. Luxury
airport transfers and top-end golf cars, for use around the
resort and course, will await these so-called ‘snowbirds’.
SO BRIGHT
While you won’t have to be a golf fanatic to enjoy The
Springs, homeowners will benefit from this luxury resort’s
location adjacent to Pelican Waters Golf Club.
The Springs, by Palm Lake Group will be designed around
a Palm Springs theme. Think minimalist architecture with
crisp white lines, bright pops of colour in front doors and
WE ARE REALLY EXCITED ABOUT WHAT OUR BELOVED PELICAN WATERS GOLF CLUB
feature walls, as well as sparse, textured landscapes.
PRECINCT WILL BECOME IN A RELATIVELY SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME. It’s a highly desirable and in-demand aesthetic right now
and will take homeowners on a holiday, every day, to the
Californian resort town so famous for its warm weather,
BY SCOTT ELLIOTT of club members and the local public. It will be quite the leisure activities, festivals, history and golf. Sound Pictured above: Mood boards capturing the Palm Springs
PALM LAKE GROUP classy watering hole, emulating a similar golf club/hotel familiar? We can’t wait to bring to life the vision that is feel that “The Springs, by Palm Lake Group” will exude
MANAGING DIRECTOR concept developed in the United States by Greg Norman The Springs, by Palm Lake Group. when complete.
himself. Greg and his expert team have been so gracious
The renovation and redevelopment of Pelican Waters Golf in their time on our project. In fact, I can reveal that we’ve
Club is a project moving along with real energy right now. offered to build Greg one of our most luxurious homes on
free wheels with your new home
any hole of his choice there at The Springs, by Palm Lake
In the near future, our Greg Norman-designed course will Group! Standby for updates as they come to hand...
be reduced to nine holes to allow the construction team
scope to complete their work safely. A reconfigured 18- We’ve also just pushed the button on our Pelican Waters
hole course (redesigned with the guidance and support resort project. The tender document is now officially Did you know that if you purchase a new home at a Palm Lake Resort
of Greg and his team) will be unveiled in line with the out, which will see the imminent commencement of in Queensland, you will receive a Club Car ‘Tempo’ absolutely free!
completion of the greater project. Among the key features earthworks and civils. This project has us particularly Valued at up to $20,000, this four-seat premium golf car also features
coming to the new and improved Pelican Waters Golf excited. While we have one of the most complicated and the latest in lithium-ion technology, to keep you on the course for
Club precinct will be advanced golf training facilities, an extensive earthworks projects ahead of us given the na- longer. To find out more about this impressive offer, phone 13 72 56 or
Australian-first Greg Norman-designed mini golf course ture of the site, when it’s complete, this luxury resort will head to palmlakeresort.com.au
and a completely redeveloped hotel, for the enjoyment be nothing short of iconic.
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car. Purchase a new Palm Lake Resort home in Queensland and receive a $20,000
four-seat Club Car ‘Tempo’ (featuring lithium ion technology) absolutely FREE*
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