
Proserpine Golf Club golfers wrapped up the final full week of competition before Christmas with strong fields, big scores and plenty of festive spirit across the course.
Before announcing the week’s winners, the club echoed its Patron’s Christmas message, wishing members a safe and happy festive season and looking forward to welcoming players back in the New Year.
Tuesday’s single stableford saw Tommy Gallagher take out the men’s event with an impressive 42 points, ahead of Tim Langford on 38. In the women’s field, Tina Badenhorst claimed victory with 39 points, with Tiina Randmae runner-up on 36. Nearest-the-pin honours went to Badenhorst on the 2nd and 13th, while Jon Miller collected the prizes on the 9th and 16th.
Elise Hodgson continued her good form on Wednesday, winning the women’s competition on a countback after posting 34 points. Tina Badenhorst finished runner-up. Chris Bartlett led the men’s field with 36 points, edging out Brad Fleet on 35. NTP winners were Di Chard (2nd), Tina Badenhorst (9th), Trish McNeill (13th) and Karen Oni (16th).
Thursday’s single stableford featured graded competition for the men. In A Grade, Norman Foster of Gladstone Golf Club claimed the win on a countback with 38 points, ahead of Greg Walker, while Perri Simpson finished third on 36. Nic Apruzzese dominated B Grade with a standout 42 points, followed by Rob Webb on 40 and Peter Fox on 37. Nearest-the-pin prizes went to Gary Scotford (2nd), Paul Carey (9th), George Meharry (13th) and Pascal Neunreuther (16th).
Friday’s nine-hole back-nine run, sponsored by the Metropole Hotel, was taken out by Di Chard with 21 points. Ben Smith finished runner-up on a countback with 20 points, while Nathan Sothman placed third. Chard also picked up the NTP on the 13th, with Edwina Pettiford claiming the 16th.
Saturday’s Haymans Electrical-sponsored single stableford delivered some of the week’s best scoring. Mick Kavanagh topped A Grade in the men’s event with an outstanding 43 points, ahead of Jason Whitney on 41 and Nathan Holohan on 40. John Wallace claimed B Grade honours with 38 points, while Brad Clements of Townsville Golf Club finished runner-up on a countback with 37, ahead of Troy Pettiford. Kavanagh won the NTP on the 2nd, with Clements taking the 9th.
In the women’s event, Sara Hagy secured victory with 41 points, narrowly ahead of Jenny Hounsell on 40. Trish McNeill finished third with 38 points, followed by Chorus Andrews on 37. Nearest-the-pin winners were Hagy (2nd), Di Chard (9th), Hounsell (13th) and McNeill (16th).
Sunday rounded out the week with a popular skins game, with Brad and Sidonie Fleet taking overall honours and collecting $1,025. In the Sunday stableford, Tim Frew led the men with 40 points, followed by Aaron Prosser on 38. Elise Hodgson capped off a strong week by winning the women’s event with 37 points, with Di Chard runner-up on 36. NTP prizes were claimed by Prosser (2nd), Scott Mason (13th) and Jake Murray (16th).
With Christmas now upon them, PGC members will take a short break before returning to the fairways in 2026.
Contributed with thanks to Tiina Randmae