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MEMBERS BULLETIN

Thursday 2 January 2025

Happy New Year from all at Links Golf and Wellbeing

Dear Members,

As we say goodbye to another year, we just want to say a huge thank you to all of our members for making 2024 such a fantastic one. From the great rounds of golf to the amazing events and moments shared at the club, it’s been a pleasure having you all be a part of our community.

We are looking forward to 2025, and we can't wait to share another year of golf, good times, and great company with all of you. Thank you for being part of the Links Golf & Wellbeing family, and we wish you a Happy New Year filled with joy, health, and success!

Warm Regards
The Links Golf & Wellbeing Team

Chook Run Series

Summer Chook Run 

Kick off your weekends with the new Summer Chook Run Series. This fun and social 9-hole event is perfect for members and guests to enjoy a relaxed round of golf during the summer evenings.

Tee off each Friday at 3:00pm (Shotgun Start), from January 10th through to February 21st. 

There is a $10 competition fee for members and

 guests. Guests must also pay the member's 9-hole guest rate of $60.

As added incentive, we'll also be extending the member only Happy Hour from 5:00-7:00pm for those that miss out on the earlier time due to being on course.  At the completion of each week's event a presentation will take place, great prizes to be won and some finger food will be served. Presentation will take place immediately after golf at approximately 5:15/5:30 pm on Fairway Terrace.

Also, to keep you coming back again and again there'll be an eclectic competition with the major prize awarded after play on February 21st.

Bookings open in MiClub 15 days in advance at 1:30 pm. For more information and to book contact the Golf Shop on (07) 5530 9030 or book online.

Blue Cart Directional Signage and Lines.

Please remember to adhere to the new Blue Cart Directional Signs and Lines recently instated on course.  Since the introduction of the Visage 4 GPS system in September, we have been able to keep club carts well away from putting greens and surrounds, however we are still noticing too much cart wear close to greens.  The purpose of the blue lines is to make it absolutely clear where carts can be driven, the direction they are driven in and how far carts are to remain from surrounds and putting surfaces, so please, adhere to the direction of the arrows on the signs and do not cross the blue lines when driving a cart on course.  Staff will be policing this and in addition, we ask the lowest marker in each group to take responsibility for ensuring all members of the group adhere to the rule.  Please play your part in allowing us to deliver the quality of playing surface we all want to see.
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UPDATE - Golf Carts: By-Law 16.3 (g) Two Cart Policy 

We appreciate the cooperation members have shown with respect to the cart policy since the course re-opened after renovation in late November.  The renovation has been a success, golf course playing surfaces are recovering nicely and we look forward to seeing continuous improvement in the months ahead.  Whilst we recognise the uniqueness of the Hope Island lifestyle our primary objective is to deliver sustained improvement on the golf course, and we continue to encourage members to share carts on an ongoing basis.  However, commencing Boxing Day for the remainder of the summer season, we will allow the use of individual private carts on the basis of adhering to the 90-degree rule at all times.  This privilege may be revoked at any time dependent upon cart wear, weather conditions, the quality of playing surfaces and the general adherence to cart rules and directional signage (especially the Blue Lines).  We ask the lowest marker in each group to ensure all players adhere to the 90-degree rule and cart rules in general. 

Golf Australia Player's Personal Liability Insurance Policy  

Members who are a part of Golf Australia's newsletter database will have received a communication regarding insurance Thursday 19th January.  This communication outlined changes to the Player's Personal Liability Insurance Policy that will come into effect 1st March 2025.  This is the policy a part of your membership affiliation fees contributes toward.  Due to the increase in insurance costs and the escalating number of claims on a national basis specific exclusions have been added for any claim, loss, damage, liability or costs and expenses incurred directly or indirectly in connection with third party property damage to:

  •  Golf Carts, and
  • Personal electronic devices including phone, iPad, watch, rangefinder, or anything similar.
There will also be a $1,000 excess for any property damage where a golfer is found to have acted in a negligent manner and caused damage to a third-party property.

In the new year, as more advice becomes available, we will communicate further updates and any impact it may have on our members in the lead up to 1st March 2025.

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Congratulations Mason!

What a terrific few days Mason Palumbo has had! Despite the weather, he played four impressive rounds at the Greg Norman Qualifying Event. With rounds of 82, 77, and 81, he made it to the final day, tied in 11th place, and was determined to win Nett in his age division. In the final round, he shot 77, finishing 8th gross and taking home the Nett Winner trophy in his division as well as finishing as the Nett Runner-Up overall!

This year has been a huge year for Mason, from finishing 7th in the Junior World Stars in Las Vegas to competing at Pinehurst USA. Despite some tough challenges he always pushed through and came out on top.  We're proud of Mason's hard work and impressive results and we can't wait to see what's next for this talented young golfer!

Yoga Now Schedule 

Our Yoga classes will be starting back in 2025

Hatha Yoga - Trish Stone
Classes resume: Monday 6th January

Gentle Hatha Yoga - Jenni Woodward
Classes resume: Tuesday 7th January

Jazz Dance Class - Glenda McTavish
Classes resume: Thursday 9th January (new day for 2025)



Gentle Hatha Yoga - Gay Cannon
Classes resume: Thursday 9th January

Keep Calm Yoga - Nicola
Classes resume: Sunday 5th January 

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Champions Hair Beauty Day Spa

Champions will be reopening 9am on Thursday 2nd January 2025. Bookings for hair and treatment appointments can still be made online via the Links Golf and Wellbeing website

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Celebrate Your Special Milestone at Links Golf and Wellbeing

Looking for the ideal venue to mark a life milestone? Links Golf and Wellbeing offers a range of celebration packages tailored to make your event unforgettable. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, engagement party, baby shower, or any special occasion, our beautiful venue is the perfect setting for your celebration.

With various room options, all-inclusive packages, and the expertise of our dedicated events team, we'll handle every detail with care. To book your next event or learn more about our offerings, contact our events team at eventco@linkshopeisland.com.au, call (07) 5530 9048, or visit our website today.

Friday Night Dining

Join us this Friday for Friday Night Dining with live local artist, Hannah Johnstone.

Our Executive Head Chef, Damon Howard has prepared some amazing dishes, as well as exclusive Friday Night Specials (see menu below)

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Next Friday

10th January 2025

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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!

LINKS GOLF & WELLBEING
2 Springfield Drive,
Hope Island QLD 4212

Phone: (07) 5530 9000
Web: www.linkshopeisland.com.au

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