Club Email

Update from the Course

Just when you think the course is drying out the inevitable happens………...it rains again. The 20mm in the gauge Sunday morning came after 49 mm was emptied over the Wednesday / Thursday period. In total 94 mm for the month of July and the year-to-date level stands at 1481mm, nearly 1.5m of rainfall on course. With daytime temperatures in the low 20’s and tree lined fairways we are simply not drying out. As a result of this we have now introduced a ‘Carts on path policy for the 6th hole.’ This hole in particular down the Left-Hand Side is in full shade and I fear that consistent cart traffic with no turf recovery could see a decline in playability even into the new spring growth. So, until further notice we will endeavour to keep ALL CARTS on the path until the area has dried out and recovered.

We will aid in this drying process with mechanical aeration and dusting (see photos below, aeration with 6mm tines punching to a depth of 75mm). As with all areas on course that have been roped off or pegged out, please use common sense and stay away. Our one objective for these areas is simple……. Provide you the golfer with better playing surfaces throughout the course.

Another big job for our irrigation technician this week with the 250mm poly mainline splitting on the 9th tees near the pump shed. This is the direct feed from the pump shed to the entire course so obviously it was the biggest priority of the week. A full replacement of tee pieces, couplings and joiners was required all of which had to be poly welded.

Despite the weather gods being against us the course is holding up really well. The rye grass seed we planted the 2nd, 7th and 12th tees had a 100% strike and looks far more inviting than what was previously there. The couch on these tees was struggling with the wet conditions and full shade hence the oversow. The greens have a terrific coverage and a vibrant look about them for a dormant surface. We continue to mow them only on a Tuesday and Saturday with rolling taking place on the other days. Rolling is a lot less stressful on the grass than mowing, plus it puts more speed into the surface through compaction so it’s a win win situation during these cooler months.

A really big thankyou to all the members who go out of their way to pass on complements regarding the course condition. There have been plenty of late and your positive feedback goes a long way to increasing morale in the maintenance shed, so thank you very much.

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

Membership Cards 2025/2026

A friendly reminder, if you have paid your 2025/26 membership renewal and have not yet collected your new membership card, please come to reception at your earliest convenience to collect your renewal pack.

If you need any assistance, please contact Membership Services Executive, Chris Falkner at membership@linkshopeisland.com.au or 07 5530 9055.

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

Drink Coffee, Do Good!

On Friday 1st August, Links Golf & Wellbeing will be wearing yellow and donating $1 from every coffee sold to Cafe Smart in support of homelessness in Australia.

By purchasing your usual coffee this Friday you will be helping fund a range of vital services for the homeless, including housing support, food relief, employment pathways, mental health services and much more.

For more information, visit CafeSmart

Links Golf & Wellbeing Club Championships 2025

Links Golf & Wellbeing are pleased to announce that registrations are now open for this year's Club Championships - the most prestigious event on our golfing calendar. The Championships are open to all Full (7-Day), Next Generation and Junior members.

The Club Championships will take place over two weekends in September:
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September

For members aged 70 and over who prefer a shorter format, the Veteran Medley will be held over two rounds only on Sunday 14 and Sunday 21 September.

In addition to the golf, there will also be Championship pricing on food and beverages to all players competing in the Club Championships. For the Finale all players are invited to the Championship Presentation featuring a delicious "Fork 'N' Walk" including an hour of complimentary standard drinks.

To learn more and to register, download the Club Championships Prospectus.

Entry forms and full payment must be received by 1pm, Saturday 6th September 2025. Late entries will not be accepted, and places are subject to availability.

Senior Pennant Semi-Final

Our Senior Pennant team spearheaded by Captain Roger Worms has had a wonderful season and will compete in the Semi Final next Monday 4th August. Our Links team will tee it up against Sanctuary Cove from 7:30 am at Burleigh Golf Club.
Spectators are more than welcome to attend and cheer on the team from Links.

Ladies Pennant

Last Monday was the 1st round of the Ladies Pennant. The teams played at Gainsborough Greens in extremely wet conditions.
The Division 4 team finished with a great 3 1/2 to 1 1/2 win over Surfers Paradise. The Division 5 Ladies also brought home a win of 3 to 2 over Surfers Paradise. Division 6 Ladies fought hard but were not able to topple Coolangatta Tweed.

A special congratulations to the ladies who played their first pennant match ever! You have done yourselves and the Club proud.
Next Monday, all teams will be at Parkwood. Let's hope for a dry course and lots of great golf.

QLD - QRSS 10-12 Years Golf State Championships

Congratulations to two of our Links Golf & Wellbeing juniors who recently played in the QLD – QRSS 10 – 12 YEARS GOLF STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS at Gailes Golf Club.

Carter Botha was the winner, shooting rounds of 39, 83, 76, 43 for a total of 241

Alex Nieuwoudt came in third shooting rounds of 42, 83, 76, 41 for a total of 245

Rounds 1 & 4 where played over 9 holes and rounds 2 & 3 played over 18 holes.

Both boys have been selected to represent Queensland in October this year at the Nationals in Ballarat, Victoria.

Please join us in wishing both boys all the best in the National Championship later this year.

Handiskins Results

Congratulations to the winners of Round 2 of the Handiskins competition.

Winner - Nathan Mitchell (37 points)
Handiskins NTP 14^th Hole Winner - Jamie Turner (Randomly selected by Handiskins website).

The third qualifying round will take place on Saturday 16 August. The leaderboard is also available to view online.

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 in the Semi Finals this weekend.

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

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

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

Experience the difference with TRUE Linkswear golf shoes—designed for golfers who walk.

Featuring a natural, barefoot-inspired fit with a wide toe box, zero-drop sole, and spikeless grip, TRUE shoes offer all-day comfort without sacrificing performance.

Waterproof options like the Lux Hybrid or Lux2 Player and OG3 Pro keep your feet dry, while the modern design looks just as good off the course.

Stock of the True OG3 Pro (Glacier White), the True Lux2 Player (Pro Black) and the True Lux Hybrid are now available for you to try in the Golf Shop.

Also NEW in the Golf Shop this week are the new SuperStroke REVL iron grips.

The first if its kind hybrid grip line is designed to meet the needs of every golfer. Whether you prioritise control, durability, or comfort, there is a REVL grip tailored for your game. Each model is crafted with SuperStroke’s advanced Genesis material, ensuring a consistent level of softness, tackiness, and long-lasting performance.

The following options are now available to purchase and fitted in the Golf Shop:
SuperStroke REVL Element
SuperStroke REVL Comfort
SuperStroke Crossline 2.0

Upcoming Corporate Golf Days

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

Lexus Golf Day
Thursday 14th August ,12.30pm Shotgun start
Normal morning competition tee times - 6.45am to 8.30am off the 1st and 10th tees

Lexus Golf Day
Friday 15th August, 8am Shotgun start
Tees times availalable from 1.32pm

Driving Range Open for Complimentary Use

With this Saturday being the August Monthly Medal, the driving range will be open on a complimentary basis from 2pm this Friday for all golf members who enjoy 7-Day playing rights, to help sharpen their skills.

The driving range will also be open on a complimentary basis for all golf members on Thursday 14th August, and Friday 15th August for all golf members who enjoy 7-Day playing rights due to the staging of the Lexus Golf Days.

Upcoming Fitting Days

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

Cobra
Date: Wednesday 6th August
Time: 9am to 1pm

Callaway Elyte
Date: Friday 8th August
Time: 9am to 1pm

Titleist
Date: Wednesday 20th August
Time: 9am to 2pm

Custom fitting days 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 book an appointment.

Friday Night Dining

Join us this Friday for Friday Night Dining with local singer/songwriter Curt Luxton performing on the terrace.

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

Dining at Links Just Got Easier

We’re excited to introduce a more convenient way to enjoy your dining experience at Links Golf & Wellbeing.

Soon, members and guests will be able to reserve a table online for breakfast, lunch, or Friday night dining - and even order directly from your table.

Whether it’s a quick coffee catch-up or a relaxed evening out, our new booking and ordering systems make it easy to secure your perfect experience - no phone calls or waiting required.

Stay tuned—we’ll be launching soon!

Friday 1st August

Friday 8th August

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
W: www.championshairbeautydayspa.com.au

MEMBERS BULLETIN

Wednesday 30 July 2025