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

Update from the Course

The rain has been a blessing over the past week with a total of 87mm recorded. With moisture back in the ground it provided an excellent opportunity to complete the 3rd application of MSMA on all greens and step cuts. The results on the Blue Couch were excellent but I’m sure a lot of this couch has become immune to herbicide applications over the past decade, making our task near impossible for full weed eradication.

On Monday we applied 1.2 tonnes of a granular fertiliser called 2spec 23:1:10 to all tees and tee surrounds. Despite the rain we had incurred we still watered in with 20 minutes of irrigation to ensure there was no leaf burn. This fertiliser will encourage new healthy growth and thicken up the canopy of turf ideally for tee renovations in the coming weeks. A granular fertiliser provides the base nutrition the turf is requiring, and we add to that by foliar feeding every fortnight.

All greens have had their second verticut during the week. Verti cutting as the name would suggest is the vertical cutting of the grass rather than traditional horizontal mowing. These Verti cutting blades remove dead leaves and debris from within the grass canopy allowing more sunlight, air and water into the plants growing zone. More importantly what it is removing is the material that harbours pests and disease. These Verti cutting heads are the same heads we will be using on the greens for this year’s renovations. The only difference being the height of cut they are set at. For fortnightly Verti cutting we set the height at plus 1mm and for scarifying during renovations they are set at minus 4mm.

Two different catchers from two set ups. The catcher on the right shows the dead leaf and debris removed from the greens, whilst the catcher on the left is from the greens mower used immediately after the green has been verti cut.

With all this rain the mowers are back out in full operation trying to stay on top. It takes the full week to cut all the roughs (baring no breakdowns) and four days to cut the fairways twice. Greens are cut daily and tees twice per week. It’s a big operation and we really do appreciate your patience whilst we are going about our work.

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

Member Booking and Tee Sheet Etiquette

We’ve noticed that on two-tee start days (Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday), some groups at the start of the AM and/or PM fields are completing their first nine holes in under two hours, which is fantastic from a pace of play perspective.

However, some of these groups are then moving straight to their second nine before players in the later AM/PM tee times have teed off. This results in some groups commencing their second 9 prior to others beginning their front 9.

As a courtesy to your fellow members, please wait until all groups in the AM/PM fields have teed off their first hole before proceeding to your second nine. This helps maintain fairness and respect for everyone.

Member 'No Show' for Tee Times 

We understand that life gets busy and sometimes plans change. However, member no-shows are again on the rise, which at times can leave others without playing partners during competition rounds.

If you’re unable to play, please cancel your booking either through your member login or by calling the Golf Shop, so the team can make the slot available to others.

Your cooperation ensures all members have the opportunity to enjoy their round.

Thank you for your understanding and consideration.

Monthly Medal - November 2025

Congratulations to the winners of this month's Monthly Medal.

Titleist Pro V1 Ball Comp

Winner – Michael Bosworth 61nett
Runner Up – Dion Calder 63nett

GCDGA Junior Pennant Series 2025

That's a wrap on this year's GCDGA Junior Pennant series.

Both our scratch and handicap teams who represented Links Golf & Wellbeing did so with amazing teamwork, courage and composure.

The scratch team finished a creditable 4^th on the ladder with our handicap team finishing in 2^nd place in the blue pool, just missing out on the final by one point.

A massive thank you to both our junior pennant managers Ritchie Wise and Nathan Mitchell for your support and donating your time every Sunday over the course of this year’s season. I know the parents and players really appreciate your support.

Ladies Rookie Pennant

Links Golf and Wellbeing is participating in a new event run by Women’s Golf Gold Coast (WGGC). It is known as the Rookies Cup and is open to ladies on higher handicaps with limited to no experience in Match Play. Our squad of six enthusiastic ladies has participated in a few introductory training sessions prior to their first Match last Monday at Coolangatta Tweed.

Despite nerves, hot and windy conditions and one match pre forfeited everyone went out and fought hard to bring home an overall square against the Sanctuary Cove team. Sally Wilkinson had a convincing 5/4 win and Anthea Steans backed her up with a sound 3/2 win. Sharon Vining finished her hard-fought match square but Kathy Forsyth was unable to come away with a win this time. Well done Ladies!

Next Monday the team is off to Southport to battle it out against Tallebudgera.

Liz Worms
WGGC Delegate 

Members Summer Chook Run

Back by popular demand, starting Friday, 5th December, our Summer Chook Run returns!

Join us every Friday throughout the series for a 9-hole Ambrose with a 3pm shotgun start, followed by light nibbles and presentations.

It’s the perfect way to wrap up the week - a fun, light-hearted afternoon filled with plenty of laughs, good company, and great times on the course.

We can’t wait to see you all out there!

Complimentary Range Balls - Fri 7th Nov from 2:00pm

This weekend sees a Black Tee competition being played on Saturday followed by Sunday's annual Mixed Foursomes Honour Board event.  With this in mind Full Members (7-Day) can enjoy complimentary access to range balls from 2:00 pm this Friday, 7th November.

Upcoming Driving Range Hours

The hours of operation will differ slightly to normal during this time, with the range opening from 7:30am with last range balls being sold at 4:30pm (range is closed 1pm – 2pm for routine maintenance each day)

Wednesday 19^th November the Driving Range will be receiving its renovation, due to this the range will only be open from 2pm for use on the Wednesday.

Thank you for your understanding 

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 - $80pp including shared cart (Please note Tuesday & Thursday booking will incur a $17.50 competition fee).
  

Temporary Local Rules During Course Renovation Recovery

When the golf course reopens for play post renovations on Friday 21st November we will have some Temporary Local Rules in play. 

These Temporary Local Rules will remain in play from Friday 21^st November up to and including Wednesday 24^th December 2025.

Black Friday Sale - Friday November 28th

Mark your calendars for Friday, November 28th, and don’t miss our Black Friday Flash Sale – on for just three hours, from 3pm to 6pm!

Enjoy 20% off men’s and ladies’ apparel, including shirts, jackets, shorts, trousers, belts, headwear, shoes, as well as our range of golf bags. It’s the perfect chance to upgrade your golfing wardrobe or grab a gift for Christmas.

When you’ve finished shopping, why not stay and enjoy our Friday Night Dining – the perfect way to end the week.

Host Your Perfect Christmas Function with us

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.

Check out our Christmas Menu Packages 

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

Let us help you make this Christmas unforgettable!

Friday Night Dining 

Join us this Friday for an evening of great food and live entertainment! Enjoy a performance from the popular Angus Holmes 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.

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