Club Championship 2025 Final Results 

The 2025 Club Championships have officially wrapped up, and what a fantastic competition it was from start to finish! It was wonderful to see so many members embracing the spirit of the game, enjoying great golf, and celebrating together across the weekend.

A huge congratulations to our 2025 Club Champions, Roger Worms and Melanie Whiteley on their outstanding performances. Well done also to all our category winners – your dedication and sportsmanship made this year’s championships one to remember.

Thank you to every player who participated and contributed to the incredible atmosphere on course and in the clubhouse.

A full round-up of all winning categories is available to download

Important Golf Australia Handicap Update

Later this month, Golf Australia will retire the long-running Golf Link platform after 25 years, transitioning to a brand-new system – Golf Australia CONNECT.

What this means for Links Golf & Wellbeing Members:

• New Golf Australia App – Launches 2 October on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android). This will replace the current GA Handicap App (not Sandhurst or MiScore). You can delete the old GA Handicap App from this date.

• New Online Portal – From 2 October, members can visit golf.com.au to view handicaps (replacing golf.org.au).

  • If you already have a golf.org.au account, please log in before 2 October to check your details.

  • If you don’t have an account but would like to access your handicap online, you’ll need to create one.

MiClub & MiScore

No major changes – members can continue using both as usual, with only minor background updates taking place.

Transition Timeline

• 28 September – Golf Link will be switched off once the final competition cards are uploaded.

• 29 September – 5 October – No handicapping events will be scheduled while the migration takes place. Members will not be able to submit cards for handicapping during this time. MiScore will remain available for social rounds. Visitors also cannot be booked during this period unless booked before the shutdown date.

• 2 October – Golf Australia CONNECT officially goes live.

• From 6 October – Handicapping events and card submissions will resume under the new system.

Links Golf & Wellbeing will be unable to run any competitions on Wednesday 1st October 2025.

Golf Australia has prepared a full transition guide, which you can be downloaded for more information.

Win a Week in the Maldives 

Fancy a week in paradise, staying at the Pullman Resort in the Maldives?

This is the Hole in One prize* being offered at next month's Talk Birdie to me Golf Day on Wednesday 8th October. 

Tickets are still available to join podcast hosts, Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen for a golf event like no other, filled with entertainment, insights, and laughs you won’t get on a regular round. The event will also feature Sean 'Flan" Flanagan from Gold Coast's Hot Tomato as MC.

For just $250 per player, you’ll enjoy far more than just 18 holes:

• Putting & Short Game Clinic with expert tips 
• Longboard Sandwich Lunch before play
• Talk Birdie to Me Single Par Event (with extra rewards for birdies & eagles)
• Gourmet BBQ Buffet Dinner

• Exclusive Q&A + behind-the-scenes stories with Nick & Mark

Plus, you’ll will also be in with the chance to win many other incredible prizes, including a Titleist GT Driver & 3 Wood plus custom fitting, custom Vokey wedges, Footjoy voucher, Golf Clerance Outlet vouchers, Pro V1 balls, and more.

Register Now: Click here
Get a sneak peek here: Watch the video

* Terms and Conditions Apply

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.

Melanie Whiteley and Micheal Hoffmeier Win at Sanctuary Cove

After a very intense weekend of Club Championships two of our local stars played the very next day in the Queensland Senior Order of Merit Event (QSOOM) at Sanctuary Cove Palms.

Michael had a brilliant 69 at the Palms to take the honours in the Men’s event and Mel, continuing her great form, had a brilliant 78 to take out the Ladies title.

Congratulations, great effort from two of our best. 

Upcoming Golf Events 

Links Golf & Wellbeing is honoured to have been chosen to host the BMW Cup National Final on Monday 13^th October and Tuesday 14^th October 2025.  This event is staged annually and rotates from venue to venue nationally. It was an honour for Links to be chosen to host this year's event in Queensland given the quality of clubs who were unsuccessful.

Due to the staging of this event the golf course will be closed for general play both days and we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience we know this will cause to our members who regularly play of a Monday or Tuesday.  Our practice facilities, however, will remain open to members and range balls will be complimentary on both days.  

Additionally, due to the staging of this event, we have also taken the step of configuring the tee sheet on Wednesday 15^th October for member only play until 1:00pm.  Range balls will again be complimentary on the Wednesday for all golf members. 

We sincerely appreciate your understanding.

Cart Speed Reminder

A friendly reminder to all members / guests to keep cart speeds to a safe level, particularly when carts on paths only conditions are in place. We've noticed an increase in the speed of private carts around the course & clubhouse area, which raises safety concerns for fellow players, other cart users and course staff. Fast-moving carts can also cause damage to the cart path edges and surrounding green space. 

Please take extra care and drive at a controlled pace when using the cart paths around the golf course & clubhouse. Your cooperation helps keep the course safe, enjoyable, and in great condition for everyone.

9th Hole - Yellow Penalty Area

The penalty area relief options on hole 9 if your golf ball enters have been updated.

Please make sure you are familiar with the updated procedure 

2025 Links Ladies Matchplay Draw

The Quarter Finals Draw of the Links Ladies Matchplay (formally the Kristine Maynard Memorial Trophy) is now available. 

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

2025 Links Ladies Matchplay Draw

Upcoming Fitting Days

Links Golf & Wellbeing is please to be hosting the following custom fitting days:

TaylorMade Fitting Day
Date: Wednesday 1st October
Time: 9am - 2pm

Cobra Fitting Day
Date: Friday 3rd October 2025
Time: 9am - 2pm

Baffler Fitting Day (part of the Cobra Fitting Day)
Date: Friday 3rd October 2025
Time: 9am - 12 Midday

All custom fitting days take place on the Links Golf & Wellbeing Driving Range. 

Bookings are essential.

Contact the Golf Shop on (07) 5530 9030 to register for one of these fitting days. 

Well, this year’s club championships have been run and won and a big congratulations to the winners of each division.  I’d also like to congratulate everyone who competed and managed to hand in their cards for the 72-hole competition. The final round saw some pretty tough pin locations and a few extra-long holes which should be expected for the pinnacle event of the year.

Well done to the maintenance team for their efforts in preparing a magnificent golf course for this year’s competition. We had some very long days and some very long weeks and I couldn’t be prouder of each staff member for their continual efforts and contribution in trying to improve the golf course and the golfers experience. Well done team.

I had the pleasure of following the leading group of men on the back 9 on Sunday and was super impressed with all four players. A massive shout out to Roger Worms, Michael Hofmeier, Mathew Zhang and Carter Botha for providing an enjoyable, competitive and exciting round of golf to watch. Your shot selection and ability around the greens were first class, and it was truly magnificent to see the current great players and the up-and-coming stars of our club competing at the highest level.

After stressing the greens out for several weeks with daily cutting and rolling we gave them a well-deserved aeration on Monday morning. Starting at 4am we aerated all greens with 8mm solid tines punching into the profile 50mm deep.

Being a solid tine there was minimal disturbance to the putting surface and after a triple roll with the electric rollers you would never have known they had been aerated. Thursday will see all tee decks receive the same aeration programme.

Who would have thought we’d see the fairways drying out after the deluge of rain we’ve received this year. Yes, we are back irrigating fairways automatically of a nighttime and can already see the dryer areas becoming evident as a result of failed or busted sprinklers. We’ve programmed the fairway irrigation to come on every second night and with the addition of a liquid wetting agent injected into the discharge line at the pump shed the fairways should hold their own during the warmer months.

Our focus now is preparing the course for the “Talk Birdie to Me” golf day and BMW Cup National Final in a couple of weeks’ time before we start our full course herbicide programme prior to this year’s course renovations.

Talking course renovations already……………..where has the year gone!!!!

See you on course,

Glenn Beauclerc.
Your Friendly Course Superintendent.

Celebrate Melbourne Cup With Us at Links

Save the Date: Links White Christmas 

This year's White Christmas event at Links Golf & Wellbeing will be held on Saturday 6th December. 

Registration for the event will open shortly.

Friday Night Dining 

Join us this Friday for an evening of great food and live entertainment!

Enjoy the guitarist and singer Nick Waters, 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).

Halloween at Sol Cafe - Friday 31st October 

This year, Halloween falls on a Friday – the perfect excuse for a night of spooky fun! Sol Café will be transformed into a haunted haven, complete with themed cocktails, ghoulish food specials, and a wickedly good atmosphere.

Don’t miss out on this frightfully fun night – book your table online now to secure your spot at our haunted house!

Celebrate Life's Special Moments at Links Golf & Wellbeing

From weddings and milestone birthdays to anniversaries, engagements, baby showers, celebrations of life, and everything in between, don't forget Links Golf & Wellbeing provides the perfect backdrop for your special occasion. And as a member you recieve 25% discounted room hire!

Our stunning spaces, all-inclusive packages, and experienced events team ensure every detail is handled with care so you can relax and enjoy the celebration. We also welcome schools looking for a memorable Year 12 Formal venue, with packages tailored to suit your needs.

For more information, call our Events Team on (07) 5530 9048 or email eventco@linkshopeisland.com.au

Let us make your next event truly unforgettable!

Exclusive Offer - Anytime Fitness Helensvale

Looking to kickstart your fitness journey or take your training to the next level? Anytime Fitness Helensvale is offering a special deal for Links members on a 12-month membership, paid weekly:

• $100 Joining Fee

• $89.95 Access Fee

• 15% Off 12-Month Membership – Just $18.95 per week (normally $21.95)

• First 4 Weeks Free

• 24/7 Gym Access plus full use of the Anytime Fitness Member Benefits program and App

 To take advantage of this offer, contact Hannah at helensvale@anytimefitness.com.au or 0483 130 107 and mention you are a Links member.

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

End of year bookings are filling up fast! To ensure you are able to get in with your favourite stylist or therapist, call us to organise your appointments today!

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.

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!