Update from the Course

On Wednesday all greens were given a foliar fertiliser brew consisting of High K, Rapid Uptake and Triple Sil. Once again this formulation is to stregthen the turf during these cold days and lessening daylight. We have raised the height of cut to 4mm for the Winter period to help reduce the stress on the greens. Speed obviously hasn’t been affected with fast true putts still evident on course.

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

The Team Behind Links... 

Ben has been keeping Links Golf and Wellbeing in pristine condition for the past three years, and it’s safe to say he loves every minute of it. Drawn to the role by his passion for the outdoors and heavy machinery, Ben finds real satisfaction in everything from mowing and spraying to large-scale earthworks and irrigation.

A typical day for Ben kicks off early with tasks like mowing greens or rolling fairways, followed by bigger projects that test his skills, one of the most memorable being the construction of the third tee area. The scale of the project and the teamwork involved left a lasting impression.

With a childhood dream of becoming a race car driver, it’s no surprise that Ben is passionate about engines, machinery, and engineering. He’s currently working towards perfecting his excavator skills and hopes to one day be in a position to teach the next generation of turf professionals.

Outside of work, you’ll find Ben hiking or cranking up the heavy metal – Metallica and Black Sabbath are favourites, and he’d choose time travel as his superpower just to see them live in their prime. His top turf tip? Water management is everything, and the best advice he’s ever received is to fuss over the little details because they really do matter.

With future travel plans to the Rocky Mountains and a steady focus on skill development, Ben brings both dedication and drive to the Links team.

Handiskins Member Event

Driving Range Open for Complimentary Use this Friday

Due to staging the annual Jones & Co Golf Day this Friday plus the fact Monthly Medal follows on Saturday the driving range will be open to all golf members for the day on a complimentary basis.  

We want you to be sharp come Saturday morning so please enjoy the practice!  

Membership Renewal Payments Final Reminder

This is a final reminder that the 2025/26 Membership Renewal Fees are now due.

To avoid your account being made inactive, please ensure your payment is made as soon as possible. 

If you’ve already made your payment, thank you! If you need any assistance, please contact Membership Services Executive, Chris Falkner at chris@linkshopeisland.com.au or 07 5530 9055.

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to another great year at the Club!

Super Senior Pennant Call Up

Invitations are now open for all interested Super Senior players, 60 years and over, to nominate for the upcoming Super Senior Pennant competition. With 12 teams from the Gold Coast competing in two groups of six, it should be a great series.

Five matches are played on consecutive Mondays beginning Monday 18th August, finishing Monday 15 September. Semifinals (22nd September) and the final (29th September) will follow the round robin series. 

A team of 8 players compete in Matchplay off the GA Handicap, 4 playing singles and 4 playing 4BBB. The maximum number of shots you give/receive is capped at 9, this means we are looking for a wide range of handicap golfers including the 'low markers'.

Players who are over 60 and have played in this years' Senior Pennant series are also eligible to play in the Super Seniors.

We need a squad of about 15 players. If you would like to register, please leave your name, phone number, shirt size and GA handicap with the Golf Shop by Monday 28th July at the latest. 

For any further details, please contact Russell Donald on 0418 235 746.

Men's and Ladies 4BBB Handicap Matchplay Draws

The updated draw for the 4BBB Handicap Matchplay is now available.

Good luck to all those playing. 

Please inform the Golf Shop team of the result of your match when completed

Men's 4BBB Handicap Matchplay Draw
Ladies 4BBB Handicap Matchplay Draw 

Senior Pennant Team Wins Again

On a very soaked Lakelands course with misty rain falling for most of the day, the Senior Pennant team had another great win against Emerald Lakes 5 ½  to ½ in round two of the competition.

Wins to Michael Hoffmeier, Mark Quinn, Roger Worms, Greg Shipton, Richard Byrne, with Adam Baker making a great par on the last to finish square. A great team result in very trying conditions.

In the cutthroat series with only 1 game to go, the win will get us straight into the semi finals.

Thanks again to Jamie Turner and Jay Carter for keeping us updated all day on the matches.

Next week we take on the very strong team Burleigh at Southport.

Roger Worms

What's New in the Golf Shop this Week...

Stay warm, comfortable, and ready for anything with the latest arrivals in the Golf Shop – the ThermoSeries collection by FootJoy is their most advanced and versatile layering system, adapting to the changing weather and helping you play your best in all conditions.

Whether you're facing cool mornings, unexpected showers, or a breezy back nine, ThermoSeries has you covered. The lightweight mid-layers offer optimal stretch and mobility for easy layering, while the outer layers combine technical knit and woven fabrics to deliver warmth without restricting your swing.

Now available at Links are the FJ Thermo Series Full-Zip Hoodie, the FJ Thermo Series Hybrid and the FJ Thermo Series Brushed Back Midlayer.

Drop by the Golf Shop this week to check them out. 

Course Care Reminders

A friendly reminder to all members to please repair your pitch marks on the greens and rake bunkers properly after use.

Unrepaired pitch marks can damage the turf, create uneven putting surfaces, and take weeks to heal. A quick repair helps keep the greens smooth and fair for everyone.

Likewise, neatly raking bunkers after play ensures other golfers aren’t left with poor lies or footprints to deal with. For instructions on how to do this, Links Golf & Wellbeing Course Superintendent, Glen Beauclerc has put together a quick "how to guide" on efficiently and correctly raking a bunker. 

These simple actions go a long way in keeping our course in top condition. Thank you for your assistance in keeping our club in the best condition for everyone. 

Upcoming Corporate Golf Events

For your information, Links Golf & Wellbeing has the following upcoming corporate events in June:

Friday 18th July - Pack Your Clubs Cup
7am Shotgun start, Tee times from 12, midday.

Sunday 20th July - Brisbane Nomads 
7.30am Shotgun start, tee times available from 10.05am

Wednesday 23rd July - The Golfer Tour
8am Shotgun start, tee times available from 1.00pm

New Car Park Now Open

We’re pleased to announce that the new car park is now open and ready for use.

Located on the left-hand side as you cross the bridge into the club, the new parking area provides additional spaces to those in the underground car park.  Overflow parking is still available on the grass behind the 9th tee.

Thank you for your patience during the construction period

Celebrate Christmas in July - Early Bird Tickets Still Available

Friday Night Dining 

Join us this Friday for Friday Night Dining with singer/guitarist Hannah Johnstone singing on the terrace.

Hair Models needed for our up-and-coming hair superstars at Champions Hair Beauty Day Spa! 

We will be needing hair models for women's and men's colouring, cutting and styling as per the advertisements. Taking bookings on Wednesdays and Thursdays only.

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.

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