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Looking for the perfect venue to host your Christmas function? Whether it’s a festive work celebration, family gathering, or friends’ party, we have a range of Christmas menu packages to make your event truly special.

Our experienced events team will handle all the details—from decorations to dining—so you can relax and enjoy the festive spirit. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and expertly crafted menus, your Christmas celebration will be one to remember.

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Call our Events Team on (07) 5530 9048 or email eventco@linkshopeisland.com.au

Let us help you make this Christmas unforgettable!

Update from the Course

There's been a few comments of late about the speed of greens after the club championships so I thought it would be a prime time to give an agronomical lesson on turf health and stress. 

For the lead up to the club championships we cut and rolled greens every day prior to the champs starting two weeks out. On the Saturday and Sunday of the championships all greens were cut and double rolled.  During this lead in period, we also backed off the watering of the greens bringing them into a manageable state of stress. There are three major factors when it comes to influencing green speed, that is the use of rollers, watering practices and dusting of greens. For two weeks prior to club championships and the weekends of, all these practices came into play, and the results were there for everyone to see 328 Tiff greens rolling fast and true.

After the final round we gave the greens a break to get them back from a stressed mode into a strong healthy growing surface ready to be renovated in 8 weeks' time. The procedure for this was increasing the length of irrigation of a nighttime, no rolling for the week after, but daily mowing of the greens at the same height of cut as they were for the club championships. We increased frequency of foliar fertiliser applications and gave all the greens a solid tine aeration. My number one priority during this time and going forward is to create as much growth as possible so they are at their optimum health and vigour when they get renovated in November. The stronger the health of the greens the faster the recovery period. What needs to be remembered is we are dealing with a living plant that will turn its heels up when put under constant stress. The greens as great as they looked and rolled for Club Championship were under a lot of stress and need a little bit of R&R to recover. Now with the greens vibrant and refreshed we continue with normal cutting and rolling practices and dust whenever possible.

It's incredibly dry on course now with no significant rain recorded since August 22nd. Unfortunately, one of our two irrigation pumps has broken a shaft, and we are eagerly awaiting its return from the engineering shop. This means our current irrigation programmes of a nighttime must be split over 4 days instead of two so the single remaining pump can keep up. This rather large dilemma along with faulty sprinklers, broken or buried gate vales and aging wires means there’s a lot of very dry areas on course. Please believe me when I say we are trying our hardest to resurrect all the faults in the system, but there are many.

See you on course,
Glenn Beauclerc.
Your Friendly Course Superintendent

Renovation Rates at Other Clubs

This year's course renovations will begin on Sunday 16^th November at 12:00 pm and the golf course will be closed before re-opening on Friday 21^st November.

So far, we have managed to make arrangements with the clubs below to provide a discounted green fee for Links Golf & Wellbeing members from Monday to Thursday during this period. If you are interested in making a booking, please contact the club you wish to play and mention you are a Links Golf & Wellbeing member. Please ensure you provide your membership card on the day of play.

• RACV Royal Pines Resort - $98pp including shared cart.
• The Glades - $89pp - including shared cart.
• Southport GC - $80 including shared cart (Please note Tuesday & Thursday booking will incur a $17.50 competition fee).

Club Championship - Matchplay Draw

Congratulations to our members who have qualified for this Club Matchplay event.

The draw is now available for the morning matchplay round, to confirm your tee time please click on Sunday 26^th October tee sheet.

The morning round starts from the 1^st tee at 7:32am for Ladies C Grade through to Men’s A Grade at 9am.

The finals will be played in the afternoon with Ladies C Grade from 12:12pm with the other grade finals to follow.

Good luck to all players, we look forward to some great matches this Sunday.

Links Ladies Memorial Matchplay 2025

The final of our Links Ladies Memorial Matchplay was played Tuesday morning between the teams of Jeanette Lanigan & Marlene Ayers and Lisa Williams & Jennifer Stanley.

This was a long and hard fought final with scores all tied after 18 holes, 2 extra holes required going all the way to 20^th hole with Lisa Williams & Jennifer Stanley coming away with the win.

Thank you to all ladies who entered and competed in this year’s event and congratulations to our winners.

Junior Pennant Round 2 Roundup 

Junior Pennant – Round 2 Handicap Team

This week Links Golf & Wellbeing handicap team played against Southport at Emerald Lakes. We thought all opponents were going to be tough, the team managed to come through with a win - couldn't be any prouder of how they all played and the respect and determination by all players.

Noah McLaren finished all square with a very back and forth match, but on the 18th he hit a very tricky chip over a bunker to put the ball a foot from the hole to bring the match back to square. 
Alex Nieuwoudt - gave 2 shots in his match to his opponent finishing off on the 18th all square. 
Clinton Wong - fantastic play by Clinton as is every week, winning 7 & 6 to play.

Annie Ritchie - Won 4 & 3 to play with a few things happening during her match that could put anyone off the game but she kept her cool and brought the win home for her and the team.

Ashleigh King- Ashleigh surprises every week, she was 4 down at the turn and lost some confidence due to her opponent being very confident. She fought back to bring it to the 18th hole, she picked her shots and executed them perfectly, she chipped within a foot of the hole for the parr to put the pressure back on her opponent but she took the putt and had the win. Player of the day

I'm sure everyone there supporting them would all agree Ashleigh deserves player of the day

Ryder Mitchell - great match winning 5 up, good to see Ryder loving this format of match play. Ryder is playing against players that are on a much lower handicap than him and he still has managed to take the win every week. Ryder's current handicap does not reflect his current playing abilities. Finishing with a birdie to win his match for the day.

Junior Pennant – Round 2 Scratch Team

Round 2 of the Junior Scratch Pennants saw our Links Golf & Wellbeing scratch team take on the highly respected Coolangatta Tweed team at Emerald Lakes Golf Club.

Teeing off at 2pm in challenging windy conditions, our young team showed incredible composure and determination, producing golf that drew high praise from both the opposition and supporters alike. David vs. Goliath – putting It into Perspective

The Coolangatta Tweed side fielded a powerful team with an average age close to 21 and four players off +1 to +4 handicaps.

By contrast, our Hope Island juniors averaged under 15 years of age with handicaps between 2 and 6. Despite the mismatch on paper, our team never backed down and proved that heart, belief, and teamwork can level any playing field.

Match Highlights

After some tightly contested early matches, Cooly took an early 3–0 lead despite brave performances from Damien Zervas (6), Chloe Kennedy (5) and Rayne Soderlund (4)

Each match went deep into the back nine, showcasing grit and resilience right to the end.

Momentum swung when Robert Niewoudt (3) delivered a stunning performance, highlighted by a chip-in hole-out and clutch long putts to claim a 2 & 1 victory over his plus-handicap opponent.

Then came one of the biggest moments of the day, Carter Botha (2) produced a standout 3 & 2 win, playing golf that far exceeded his years. Carter was two under the card for much of the match, an incredible achievement given the conditions and opposition.

With the team rallying, Mathew Zhang (1) stepped up in the final match against a +4, 21-year-old opponent. After falling 2 down early, Matt clawed his way back to go 2 up after the turn. As the light faded and cart headlights illuminated the 17th green, Matt hit a perfect tee shot, calmly two-putted for par, and secured the hole, ensuring the team finished with a well-deserved 3–3 draw.

Pride, Sportsmanship, and Team Spirit

The result was impressive, but what stood out most was the respect, maturity, and sportsmanship our juniors displayed throughout the day. Their conduct on and off the course earned genuine admiration from the opposition and all in attendance.

Every member of the Links Golf & Wellbeing Junior team represented our club with pride, skill, and humility, proving that while they may be small in stature, their character and competitive spirit are immense.

Final Score: Hope Island 3 – Coolangatta Tweed 3

An inspiring and memorable performance that reflects everything we stand for at Links Golf & Wellbeing.

Teamwork, Respect, and Belief.

Congratulations to our juniors, families, and support team. You’ve made the entire club proud.

Complimentary Range Access 

Due to the upcoming Golfer Tour and Links Ladies Christmas Rosebowl being held at Links Golf & Wellbeing, the driving range will be available free of charge to all members on:

• Monday 10th November 2025 – Golfer Tour 8am shotgun start
• Wednesday 12th November 2025 – Ladies Christmas Rosebowl 8am shotgun start

Ladies Christmas Rosebowl 

Get ready to celebrate the festive season in style at our Ladies Christmas Rosebowl, taking place on Wednesday, 12th November 2025. This much-loved event promises a day of laughter, friendship, and holiday cheer, bringing together women who share a passion for golf.

The format is 4-Ball Ambrose, with plenty of fun and festivities both on and off the course. The day includes 18 holes of golf, a delicious Christmas lunch, fantastic prizes, including best dressed and on-course novelties.

Don’t miss this unforgettable day of golf, glamour, and Christmas spirit. Gather your team and secure your spot!

Registration for this year's event is online via the Links Golf & Wellbeing website.

Dreaming of a White Christmas

Celebrate the season in style at Links Golf & Wellbeing with our White Christmas Dinner – a magical evening open to members and guests.

Enjoy a delicious three-course festive menu, live Christmas music, and a special visit from Santa.

Dress in white and join us for a night filled with great food, music, and festive cheer – the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!

Tickets: $85 Members | $95 Guests

Tickets can be purchased online via the Links Golf & Wellbeing website

Friday Night Dining 

Join us this Friday for an evening of great food and live entertainment! Enjoy the popular Raff De, performing live on the terrace, while our Executive Head Chef, Damon Howard, serves up a selection of delicious dishes alongside exclusive Friday Night Specials (menus below).

Don’t forget! Members enjoy 10% off all beauty treatments* at Champions, Monday to Friday. 

Champions Hair Beauty Day Spa services the local communities of Hope Island, Sanctury Cove and the wider Gold Coast. Visit Champions website for a full list of treatments, services and pricing.

Opening Hours
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm 
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30pm - 5pm
Saturday 8:30 - 3:30pm
Sunday Closed

T: (07) 5577 8677
E: enquiries@championshairbeautydayspa.com.au
W: www.championshairbeautydayspa.com.au

*Terms and conditions apply.

Opportunity to Profile Your Business

Premier Publishing is again producing a corporate brochure for Links Golf & Wellbeing in 2026, and our members and sponsors are being given first access to feature their business.

The brochure will be high-quality marketing collateral, distributed over a 16-month period. Copies will be displayed around the clubhouse, and circulated to members, guests, local businesses, and the wider community.

As a valued member, you can secure a profile at a reduced member rate, with the option of having the advert designed for you free of charge. To see what the publication will look like, you can download an example of the official annual coporate brochure for The Western Australian Golf Club 

If you know of other businesses or associates who may also be interested, please pass on this invitation.

For further details or to register your interest, please contact wayne.smith@clubbrochure.com.au

Spaces are limited and will be offered on an invitation-only basis.

If you have a story or group event you would like to add to the Members Bulletin, email golfshop@linkshopeisland.com.au we would love to hear from you!