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Easter Opening Hours

Links Golf & Wellbeing will be trading as normal over the Easter Long Weekend, including Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Alcohol Sales on Good Friday

On Good Friday, we can sell and supply liquor from 10am to midnight, but only with a meal, in a part of the premises ordinarily set aside for dining. The meal must be prepared, served, and eaten on the premises. Patrons can purchase alcohol to drink with their meal from 1 hour prior to 1 hour after eating their meal.
(Note: under the Act a meal is defined as food that can be eaten with cutlery while seated, it is not light takeaway food like sandwiches, snacks, hot chips, an entree, or children's meal.)

We are also unable to sell takeaway alcohol or alcohol from the refreshment cart and golf shop on Good Friday.

N.B. a 15% Surcharge applies to all Food & Beverage at Links, due to the Easter Public Holidays, from Friday 18^th - Monday 21^st April.

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter.
The Team at Links Golf & Wellbeing

Update from the Course

Still fighting with the man upstairs regarding the weather. It seems every time we want to dust greens; he always makes sure it's raining! We managed to dust and rub in all greens on Monday in amongst the showers and the 10mm of rain. The greens were still a bit sandy by smoko time, so the boys went out and rubbed them in again. All in all, they've come up well and will roll true.

We are still trying to stay on top of the weeds throughout the tee stations. On Friday we targeted the Crows foot once again and applied 6 tanks of Metric on all tees and surrounds to eradicate this weed. Like all herbicide programmes we will follow up with another application in 7-10 days.

Unfortunately, the weather halted the aeration of the 3^rd fairway. On two occasions this week we have attempted to start this project but once again the man upstairs said no....... here's two days of rain instead! As soon as we get a few days of sunshine we will be out punching holes on the 3^rd.

We have started to shape the new tees on the 15^th hole. The material used for the construction of these tees was the bunker sand removed from the greenside traps. We are trying to have the tees both on this hole and the 18^th hole solid turfed before winter.

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

What's the Buzz

Once again, our hives are thriving and surprising us every time we do an inspection. Prior to cyclone Alfred crossing the coast we completed a hive inspection, before strapping the hives down for the weather that was to come. At this inspection with only 40% of the frames full of honey I thought that our next extraction wouldn't be until the spring. What honey was in the frames would be enough surplus to get the bees through the winter with plenty of room in the hive and plenty of reserves stored in the cells in case of harsh weather.

Much to our shock we had to complete an emergency extraction last Friday with all 18 frames in both hives 110% full. Yes, unfortunately the extra 10% they once again decided to free form and build in the roof. We extracted 28 frames in total, leaving plenty of honey in the hive for winter and plenty of honey now bottled and ready for sale today just in time for Easter............and who doesn't like honey on hot cross buns!

Please see Chris at the front desk for any honey purchases and don't forget if you want to bring back your cleaned old jars I will be able to refill them for you as well.

A fully capped honey frame

Free formed honey comb in the roof

Employee of the Quarter

We're thrilled to announce that Gorgia Johnston has been named Links' Employee of the Quarter (January-March 2025)!

Over the past six months, Gorgia has demonstrated outstanding professional growth and made a significant impact across the business. Whether she's assisting members, welcoming guests, or supporting our event clients, Gorgia consistently delivers a high level of service with enthusiasm and professionalism.

Her positive energy, dedication, and passion for her work have not gone unnoticed. Gorgia has been repeatedly recognised by colleagues across all levels of the organisation for embodying our company values and going above and beyond in everything she does.

Congratulations, Gorgia - we're proud to have you on the team!

Meet the Team Behind Links

Meet Charlie from our Golf Services team, who’s been with us at Links Golf & Wellbeing for nearly two years.

Originally from England, Charlie moved to the Gold Coast as a child and found his way into golf while working at Palm Meadows during school. It was around that time he started playing, and he hasn’t looked back since. Drawn to the quality of the club and the chance to be surrounded by golf every day, Charlie says the best part of his role is the camaraderie within the Golf Services team—he’s made great friends and often plays rounds with his teammates after work.

A typical day sees him working mornings and hitting the course in the afternoon. Outside of golf, Charlie plays soccer for Surfers Paradise and has a passion for sport in general. His top pick from the Golf Shop? The Taylormade Qi10 35 Driver. He lives by the motto: “A bad day on the golf course is still better than a good day at work,” and if he could have any superpower, it’d be teleportation so he could travel the world—something that’s high on his bucket list too.

Charlie brings positive energy, a love for the game, and a great team spirit. You will often find him on the consierge desk in a morning so don't forget to say hi when you are dropping your clubs off next.

Latest Chook Run Results

Last week we played our last round of the Easter Chook Run series.

It was great to see so many members out on the course to play this 9 hole Ambrose event.

Winners - John Mitchell, Jeffery Emery, Sabina Emery & Greg Shipton 26.5nett

Runners Up - Simon Flack, Alex Whiteley, Chris Whiteley & Anthony Stephen 26.875nett c/b

Congratulations to everyone who played in this series, it was very challenging with the weather some weeks, so thank you for continuing to support it.

Our next Chook Run series will start Friday 9^th May 2025, tee time will be moved to 2pm due to winter approaching and daylight hours not as long as Summer.

36 Hole Foursomes Championships

On Saturday, 12th April 2025, we held our 36-hole Members Foursomes Championship. Despite the wet and windy conditions, a strong field took to the course and delivered some impressive scores.

Congratulations to our winners and all those who took part!

Ladies

Nett runner up - Melanie Whiteley & Liz Worms 147nett
Nett winner - Amy Power-Quinn & Jean Cox 143nett

Gross runner up - Jo Pell & Anita Scullion 182
Champions - Melanie Whiteley & Liz Worms 166

Men's

Net runner up - Mason Palumbo & Carter Botha 146nett
Nett winner - Martin Stanton & Ramond Georgiou 145nett

Gross runner up - Roger Worms & Alex Whiteley 160
Gross champions - Mason Palumbo & Carter Botha 159

A very special congratulations go to Mason and Carter, our Men's Champions, who at just 13 and 11 years of age respectively are surely our youngest ever Foursomes Champions. What an extraordinary achievement, well done boys!!

Custom Equipment Fitting with Mizuno

Links Golf & Wellbeing is pleased to be hosting another custom fitting session, this time with Mizuno Pro

No matter your skill level – from beginner to seasoned pro – custom club fitting can make all the difference. When your gear is matched to your unique swing, you're more likely to hit cleaner shots, play more consistently, and shave strokes off your score.

Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025.
Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm

The custom fitting will take place on the Links Golf & Wellbeing Driving Range.

Bookings are essential to take advantage of this service, contact the Golf Shop on (07) 5530 9030 to schedule an appointment.

Friendly Reminders:

Requirement To Check in Prior To Play

A big thank you to all members who take the time to do the right thing and check in with the golf shop team before heading out on course - we really appreciate it!

However, we've noticed some players still making their way straight to the tee without checking in. To ensure everyone has the best experience on the course, we kindly remind all members to stop by the golf shop first.

Checking in prior to play allows us to manage the tee effectively, inform you of any important updates, such as course conditions, special notices, or other helpful information for your round.

Thank you for your cooperation.

No BYO Alcohol on Course

Just a friendly reminder that, as per By-Law 17.2 (d), bringing your own alcohol onto the golf course is not permitted. Glass bottles of any description are also not permitted on the golf course at any time.

Our Special Facility liquor license encompasses the clubhouse and entire golf course property. As such any alcohol must be purchased through our facilities and served by staff who hold a valid RSA. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.

Use of Range Balls on Course

All players are advised that the removal of range balls / range baskets from the driving range is not permitted.

Range balls are provided to our membership base as part of your membership category to be used solely on the driving range / chipping green.

It has been bought to our attention that players are using the range balls on course, in particular from the 9th tee in both social and competition play to avoid losing your own golf ball.

Our range balls are limited flight and do not comply with the rules of golf and therefore anybody found to be using a range ball in competition play will be disqualified.

If members are caught removing range balls or using them on course, they will also face disciplinary action.

Thank you for your understanding.

Links Autumn Classic - Registration Closing Today

Registration for the Links Autumn Classic 2025 is closing TODAY, Wednesday 16th April.

As a Links Golf & Wellbeing member, secure your spot at the special member rate of $349.

Join us for this three-day golf extravaganza from Wednesday 30 April to Friday 2 May 2025, with 54 holes of Single Stableford competition, delicious food, live entertainment, and fantastic prizes.

Don’t miss your chance to win a Club Car Golf Cart with our incredible hole-in-one prize—available on all three days of play!

Registration includes a gift bag valued at over $150.

Places are limited, so don’t miss out—book now to guarantee your spot in this exclusive event. We can't wait to see you there.

Celebrate Mother's Day at Links Golf & Wellbeing

Treat Mum to a memorable experience with two elegant options: a delicious breakfast buffet or a refined high tea.

Start the day with fresh breads, tropical fruits, eggs Florentine, hash browns, and barista coffee in a relaxed setting. Or enjoy an afternoon of indulgence with a High Tea featuring a welcome Mimosa, gourmet sandwiches, scones, petite cakes, and live music by Benson.

Whichever you choose, it's the perfect way to spoil Mum.

Book now to create a Mother's Day to remember at Links Golf & Wellbeing.

Friday Night Dining

Join us this Friday for Friday Night Dining with live local artist, Angus Holmes singing on the terrace.

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

Friday 18th April

Friday 25th April

The Ultimate Gift - A Links Golf & Wellbeing Gift Voucher

Looking for a gift that's guaranteed to impress? The new Links Golf & Wellbeing Gift Voucher is the perfect way to treat the golf or food lover in your life!

One voucher, endless possibilities!

Let them enjoy a round of golf, upgrade their gear at the Golf Shop, book a professional lesson, or indulge in a delicious meal at Sol Café & Bar-the choice is theirs!

Why Choose a Links Gift Voucher?
✔ Redeemable across the club
✔ Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just because.
✔ Flexible denominations to suit any budget.
✔ A thoughtful and versatile gift for any occasion.

Buy online today and give the gift of unforgettable experiences at Links Golf & Wellbeing!

MEMBERS BULLETIN

Wednesday 23 April 2025